28 Dec 1916
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1916
Page
1
Petrograd dispatch reports the Kushians withdrawing as Bavarians and Prussian-led forces press from Rimnical and press back the enemy beyond Rymnlcal. The march aims at Odessa with Teutons holding the eastern flank amid intensified fighting.
Lontion reports a renewed German advance north of Dorin and east of Moldavia with heavy fighting against Russo Romanian forces. Experts foresee intensified battles as German aims focus on Ode a while Roumanian pockets remain under German control. Berlin notes 3000 more Hua sian prisoners, total 10220 with 22 machine guns. Paris reports a German raid south of the Aisne region and French shelling over German positions.
Three inches of new snow blankets the ground atop a two inch base. Temperatures fall to 17 above before moderating. Flakes fall steadily, with heavier accumulation near Pendleton and Wyoming storms delaying Union Pacific trains. Traffic is hindered on highways though local transit runs on schedule. only a Balt Lake train arrived this morning.
Chicago crime figures hint at severe strain as the new chief prepares to assume office New Year. Petty theft and murder occur with alarming frequency with a hold up every six minutes a murder every Other day and an arrest roughly every seven minutes in the city according to Kilbride of the pardons board.
A British king decorated an Indian officer at Buckingham Palace for valor in battle. The captain was wounded and left with injuries, including one eye bandaged. After recovery in London he was summoned by the king for the honor.
A sunrise report notes renewed volcanic activity at Mount Lassen with a double eruption underway. Nearby observers describe rising steam and minor ash, while officials monitor potential lava flow and air quality effects.
Tonight features a decisive boys basketball clash between Whitshore and Pendleton in Pendleton. If Pendleton wins, they contend for titles in eastern Oregon and southeastern Washington. a loss keeps Eastern Oregon titles possible but not certain. Pendleton lineup includes Huey Coney Hargett Utivleh Fite Gerald Sihe Greulich Hays Carr Wenworth Roylen. The game starts at 8 o'clock followed by a Waltshore high school dance honoring the visiting team.
Washington dispatch describes a large leak in Wall Street trading yielding over sixty million dollars. The telegram to Weed from Thame Lawson discusses an informant who profited from prior knowledge of market moves and hints at future full disclosures. The memo touches on implications for Washington and the financial sector amid ongoing scrutiny.
Washington December 28 President Wilton turns sixty today and appears vibrant and in excellent health. His private physician Graynoll reports no issues and says he has never been in better condition.
Clumsy OCR reports from Denver describe a severe grain shortage and rising imports. It notes heavy demand from central markets and Colorado's role in shipping, with references to famine pressures and European buyers, though many phrases are garbled.
London dispatch reports daily food demonstrations in Austrian Hungary with great military activity and hundreds of personal crises. The Exchange Telegraph mispatches to Geneva note widespread hunger and suffering across the region.
A runaway team from Telephone Livery Stable dashed into a moving freight train on their path last night on Muln street. Three riders, Mark Patton Jr, Arthur Greenwald, and Felix Rouma, were thrown from the sleigh when the seat cracked, but all escaped serious injury. The sleigh and rig were badly damaged as bystanders and Ralph Grandin stopped the horses after they veered onto Main Street.
The high school basketball team yesterday elected Olen Huey forward as captain. Huey, noted for hard play and popularity, has developed into a star and is expected to lead through the 1916-17 season.
Dr W B Hinson of Poland a leading pulpit orator is secured by the Baptist church of Pendleton to lead a revival beginning Sunday January 7. The local church expresses strong confidence in his ability to present the gospel forcefully and entertainingly and expects attendees to return for the full series.
General Bell renewed the investigation into the round robin protest within the Ohio National Guard. He announced that the non commissioned officers involved were not reduced to ranks. The sole disciplinary action was against Robert Dixon of Akron for circulating the alleged protest statement.
Deg 29 Two filibustering parties crossed the Rio Grande into Mexico near Laredo. One group of eighty met Carrancistas and a running fight left an American soldier wounded. The other party, forty strong, crossed above the city. Carrancistas pursued with two hundred troops. smaller bands were seen inland. Unverified reports said Carrancistas were killed.EL PASO Dec 18 Carrancistas push toward Saltillo and Monterrey to halt Villa forces toward Tampico. General Hill prepares to lead troops north. Carrancista garrisons in Durango and Coahuila revolt, calling themselves Villistas. A revolutionary band of five hundred led by Colonel Tamez hovers south of the border.
Germany's note reached Washington and was reported identical in essentials to the press version. Secretary Lansing arranged copies for President Wilson and avoided studying the press text to keep Germany's points clear of misinterpretation.
In New York on December 28 the railroaders unions held a secret meeting with the conference committee of the rails but it broke up abruptly amid evident disagreement. Neither side would discuss final concessions while Stone and Carter planned to leave for home immediately.
SAN ANTONIO December 27 Major Clayton of the sixteenth cavalry died at Fort Sam Houston from injuries after a fall from a horse. He was the son of General Powell Clayton, the Confederate leader.
London dispatch reports the allied reply ready soon and identical in tone to entente notes. It will reject peace based on German plans and set out principles of the fight, denouncing militarism and force over international law. The note will not specify terms for talks but will oppose Germany’s peace conference urge and address Wilson’s suggestion.
Portland market reports higher bids with open high and low prices. Prices listed include open range and latest bids for Dec. and Feb contracts. Illinois and Oregon prices show bluets and blue stem grains with varying bids.
Washington reports growing belief that Carranza has not signed the protocol and will offer counter proposals instead. Officials expect Cabrera to present them at the conference while ambassador designate Arredondo is to be replaced within two weeks.
The widow of the Irish editor Mrs PF Sheehy Skeffington, shot on April 24 for his role in the Dublin revolt, evades detention efforts and travels with her seven year old son.
Ta and Chow stated to the East Oregonian that Hermiston creamery has not been sold. Oldaker of Hermiston denies a Stanfield report that a Mr Dinhl purchased the plant. He says no offer was listened to and business will continue as before.
A late telegram from an official aboard a warship reports an Israeli steamer sinking off the Mediterranean coast. The sinking occurred after a collision amid rough seas. casualties are feared. Details remain sparse as dispatches continue to arrive.
Len Parkes reports a successful sortie on the western front claiming the destruction of a twenty fifth German aircraft. The statement notes substantial effort against enemy planes and mentions operations near Rompfbach Trier and nearby areas, plus reconnaissance over Neuskirchen.
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