10 Feb 1917
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1917
Page
1
The article reports the administration fearing a state of war and considering conscription if neutrality fails. It notes plans to arm and ready American ships, potential naval action, and possible propaganda efforts to influence public opinion. It mentions telegraph traffic to the White House and associations of pacifist groups reacting to the crisis.
The Pendleton Civic Club carried on Hoginnnne work and tree planting, aided a Babies Eugenic Center baby parade, funded a free public lecture on landscape gardening, contributed to the Belgian relief fund, furnished the county library club room, repaired drinking fountains, and purchased park benches. Total receipts 541.01, expenditures 456.63. Officers: Mrs J F Robinson president. Mrs James Johns Sr vice president. J T Richardson recording secretary. Mrs E T Wade corresponding secretary. Charles Greulich treasurer.
Washington reports Gerard takes 120 Americans out of Berlin today aboard a special train. The State Department issued cables noting the move ends a prolonged pause in communication. Several sick Americans were left behind as the convoy proceeds toward Berne and Bern.
Ambassador von Bernstorff was issued passports after Germany pledged to resume submarine warfare, despite prior assurances to the United States. The move followed a German note promising restraint, complicating diplomatic relations with the United States.
A historical bill reports six months of military training for every male citizen aged nineteen, with provisions to reserve a portion of the population for future military service. The president can mobilize reserves during invasion, and employers may grant leave without wage reductions while trainees receive instruction from regular army officers. The bill also restricts selling uniforms to soldiers and excludes conscientious objectors who oppose war from compulsory service.
Late wire dispatches report a British and American casualties at sea with two steamers destroyed. Survivors rescued. trawler recovered bodies after drifting for days. U boats and German losses dominate naval updates. damage estimates show shifts in sinkings and patrols.
An investigation is set to begin immediately under federal trade commission procedures. Details remain sparse as officials prepare to study allegations involving possible misconduct and related timelines. The setting is Washington with officials indicating swift action.
Battery A Field Artillery Troop II and Company A Renal Corps Troop II of the Washington militia entrain for a border mobilization. Forty two cars depart at 8 tonight in three sections with horses. They have been on the border since July and expect to be held at Vancouver Barracks pending settlement of the international dispute.
East Orange February reports Thomas A. Edison will turn 70 tomorrow. Plans are set for a 4,000-person birthday dinner and reception led by Edison and his own Edison military band at the storage battery building. Despite advancing years, Edison remains vigorous, attributing longevity to sparing meals and sleeping no more than four hours a night.
London reports naval aircraft bombarded Chistelios airdrome with several hits. All machines and personnel reportedly returned to base without further incident.
Rome Feb 10 reports neutral ambassadors are urging the pope to publicly condemn German submarining.
On February 16, fourteen Chinese residents fled Portland fearing a threatened tong war. They went to Becalie seeking safety as tensions rose between rival tong associations.
Allentown Pennsylvania February 16 four bodies believed recovered after a boarding house fire. Early reports indicate four occupants perished in the blaze with additional details still unclear from the scene.
New York February reports two American merchant vessels the Orleans and Hoehienter raced toward New York harbor at 2 20 pm as they planned direct to Bordeaux in defiance of German warnings both unarmed and without contraband one freighter anchored awaiting sailing orders while painted and unarmed the other carried contraband and announced a 50 percent danger bonus for the crew
Echo Oregon reports two fires in one night. The Burdick home in West Lawn was destroyed at 7 p.m. with estimated damage around 800 dollars, insured. A second fire at McCoy Laundry was found at 3:30 a.m. and extinguished with about 100 dollars in damage.
Minority Leader Mann told the House the United States would fare better in war if submarine warfare were unrestricted. He cited many submarines under construction and opposed restrictions. Simms of Tennessee responded he would vote against the submarine bill to avoid a black naval policy.
Lima reports Peru will forward its reply to President Wilson's note about a united neutral action against submarines. All indications point to Peru supporting Wilson's program. Peru sent a strongly worded protest to Germany last night.
Washington dispatch notes the Justice Department says the New York federal grand jury will probe the newsprint paper situation. It appointed Brainerd or Y. Mark Hyman as special counsel to advise New York attorneys.
Pittsburg Feb 10 Mon Travilla Wood of Chicago announced invention of a torpedo with eyes and brain and claimed the weapon can detect an enemy vessel. He described detecting a foe nearly a mile away and evading anchors.
Washington Feb 10 reports that Germany is sending a note to the United States outlining a policy to avoid further neutralタ teres and preserve American peace while not dropping its submarine campaign. The note's arrival uncertain, and Secretary Lansing denies knowledge of it, though influential peace forces in Germany are said to favor communication with the United States.
Rev J M Cornelion of Tutulila notes Indians have long held Lincoln Day patriotic services at their church near Tutulila. He will address the group tomorrow, marking Lincoln Day on the nearest Sunday. The local Presbyterian church claims to be first in the northwest to hold such services for whites. Indians dispute the timing but honor the martyr president annually.
Portland and Chicago market notes report closing bids up five cents today with ranges in several commodities. Special dispatches from Portland cite prices for Bluestem and related grains, while Oregon markets show modest gains amid steady trading.
Joesph Reig, Pendletons firm manager, arrived from Portland with decorations to prepare the Happy Canyon pavilion for the annual automobile show opening next Thursday. Local dealers granted free rein to create a Northwest city’s best show with afternoon and evening sessions, an orchestra, and 25 cent admission. Oregon Motor Garage received 46 stripped show chassis from Portland for display, including a Buick powered by an electric motor to demonstrate operating parts.
General von Windenbure is said to hold almost supreme control of German conduct of the war, with advisors urging resumed unrestricted submarine warfare to starve England. Von Tirpitz is deposed, the rival party regains influence, and von Minders leads the revived movement amid forceful methods.
Boston dispatch reports the fashionable Lenox Hotel in flames. Ten guests were injured as rescuers aided bystanders and stairs, with ex governor Walsh among those who escaped and then helped. Joseph Collier climbed a sheets ladder from the tenth floor as elevator cars moved through smoke. No deaths were reported.
Salem Feb 1 The senate passed the Rogue River fishing bill by 24 to 6, opening the way for Upper River fishing interests to prevail over lower river protests. The law bans seine and set nets and the senate weighs extending the commercial season on the Rogue River near Grants Pass.
Pittsburg Feb 16 Nicholas Murray Butler president of Columbia University said the British captured more than two hundred German submarines during World War II era reporting the milestone in a perplexing claim.
Pendleton Knights of Columbus officially endorse President Wilson for keeping the United States out of war with Germany. The letter, dated February 1917, expresses support for peace and urges mobilization if needed, vowing loyalty to the country and president during the crisis.
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