06 Feb 1918
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1918
Page
1
Washington reports the government is considering a sweeping move to compel neutral shipping into service for the United States and its allies. A new Imports Board, with four members and broad powers, is planned to oversee tonnage allocation amid wartime shortages and heavy weather disruptions.
Fragmented OCR notes describe Dr H H Hattery named captain in the Medical Reserve. The text mentions nominees, examination officers, and references to veterans and war service, with unclear context about assignments or dates.
Out of court settlement reached in a damage suit involving a California winter absence of key witnesses. Terms included payment of damages and release of all claims, with proceedings postponed from April due to missing witnesses and complex settlement discussions among parties and counsel.
The district convention for C F District is scheduled for February 23 at Stanfield. Attendees include Stanfield, Nita Weston, and others with preparations by the local chapter leaders.
Baker tells Senate Military Committee of a new idea to reform medical departments in the army and navy. He asserts the plan would create a centralized medical service with broader authority, aiming to streamline care for troops and improve training. Critics warn of feasibility and risks of administrative overreach amid wartime needs.
Frontline dispatch describes heavy German bombardment at the Jaraine sector and American counter actions. It notes vast mobilization, ongoing artillery and air strikes, and strategic pressure as Allied forces push to shift the balance of battle.
Coover McDonald, a well known county resident, was badly injured yesterday afternoon when the horse he rode fell on him. He suffered a fractured shoulder and pelvis and remained pinned for two hours before help arrived. A bystander later aided him to the hospital while his wife notified relatives.
In Washington the Senate unanimously passed a bill to protect soldiers and sailors civil rights, moving to conference committee. The day also saw news from New York about a patient undergoing a serious operation at a nearby hospital.
Maurice declares German forces stronger on the western front yet not equal to the Allies. He notes German numbers and the British counter effort, with a claim of over a million troops in England signaling ongoing missions and communications limits.
London report states Admiralty Secretary McNamara announced a steamer was lost in the channel. Two crew members and 20 army personnel aboard perished. Name of ship and cause of sinking not disclosed.
School drive launches nationwide Junior Red Cross program under Judge O G Phelps with a county chapter committee. Students will learn first aid, home nursing and citizenship while auxiliaries fund supplies through a per pupil fee. Lincoln and Washington birthday drives set with the slogan Every school a Red Cross center. Five volunteers injured in Montelano auto crash en route to a fire.
Merchants Exchange quotes brewing barley at 612 per ton in Portland with actual sales at a dollar more. House reports a bill draft to limit federal railroad control to two years after the war, shifting regulatory powers to the commerce commission. A London report notes another assassination attempt on Lenin Sagueray and mob attacks on an armed student near Linin e office amid war news.
Swale loaves of bread cost more as bakers face higher costs and bakers seek limits. A new 12 cent price for a loaf appears possible and grocers warn of further hikes. Public concern grows over meal costs as bakeries adjust to supply pressures and rising input prices.
The commission rejected all bids for Pendleton to Kehoe and Echo road graveling and grading as too high. Bond sales are postponed awaiting San Francisco Federal Reserve guidance due to war conditions. The matter is with the Reserve Bank for daily opinion, with expected government approval likely.
Washington dispatch reports that programs and other war needs will be funded to prevent any slackening in wartime production and effort.
The water department reports a main change will cut water to north of Jack- On Street tomorrow morning at o clock. Water will be off all day, as anticipated.
On February 6 Petrograd reports Russian soldiers at a mass meeting aligned with the Mogean Workmens and urged immediate formation of a volunteer army to resist. Meanwhile German sources claim Berlin seeks an ultimatum to Russia with demands tied to the Tentonte region, threatening a push toward Petrograd if refused.
An authoritative report describes American efforts in an anti submarine campaign sweeping divers from the sea. It mentions new devices and mine protection, noting possible references to Hammond torpedo control mechanisms and related systems.
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