18 Feb 1918
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1918
Page
1
Disjointed despatches report rising tensions between Teutons and Slavs as Austria resists war fears. Reuters style notes wartime suspicions, German actions near Livonia and Ukraine, Austrian and British diplomatic reactions, and ongoing confusion across Vienna and London amid unstable alliances.
The article notes two men connected to Xtra LV GRAND were arrested for federal inquiry after a strike disruption incident. Officials claim the pair participated in propaganda to influence a strike in Oregon, aiming to threaten sabotage and violence in the men’s room. Authorities linked the actions to broader efforts by W. W. and others to create chaos.
Washington February report notes Viscount Ishii appointed ambassador to the United States with formal credentials expected soon. Foreign officials and press observe the ceremony and early signals point to strengthened diplomatic channel between Japan and America.
Knights of Pythias plan anniversary events with Grand Chancellor J. K. Crouch and Waller Gleeton among organizers. The gathering at the lodge will highlight fraternal duties, charitable aims, and a fundraiser for local relief causes.
A garbled roster lists 51 drafted men with partial identifiers and classifications. It includes names such as William Kyremal tn Carl Tyantioyie and many others, interspersed with unclear abbreviations and notes about district, order of rating, and property mentions.
The article notes a speaker named MIF PMothew of Walk Witla will discuss life at Camp Lewis in an event to be held tomorrow evening. He will describe daily life among soldiers, including training and conditions, and share observations from his time at the camp.
A damaged report claims the Dutch minister to Russia was stripped of clothing and robbed in an official setting. The article mentions a confrontation involving General Rorled and a Drap Comte, with unclear corroboration from the Paris authorities.
Congress braces for a busy week as the House planned a Saturday vote on a road bill. Discussion centers on a wide set of measures, including economic aid for workers, and a push for reform bills. Political maneuvering and committee actions loom large as leaders aim to set a date for decisive action.
Chinese editor and lecturer Dr Nee Pont Chew addresses a gathering recounting German actions in China. He notes Boxer-era provocations, wartime conduct, two German missionaries killed, and a rejected indemnity offer. Chew says German authorities refuse settlement and criticizes German policy, urged accountability and reparations.
Fragmentary text mentions Germans, a switch of command, and a Vieux stallion motif. No coherent event or names clearly emerges. The passage reads as garbled historical notes with multiple misspellings and lacks discernible actions or dates to summarize reliably.
War correspondent reports Allied peace is possible this year despite ongoing battles. He cites strategic positions, industrial outputs, and political signals from Allied and Axis powers as guiding factors shaping a potential agreement.
A historical report notes the seizure of a Russian monastery involving a high level church state clash and a government action. It mentions a figure connected to Thwetin Molknewtht civliet-oin Titer of pible welfite Nowa and a collaboration with Bolshevik forces amid tensions between the church and state over motherhood policies.
A historical item notes a Presbyterian flag bearing 26 stars and its dedication ceremony. It lists names and places associated with the event, including military figures and local dignitaries, reflecting wartime patriotism and ceremonial honor.
Bolshevik forces press large Allied commander Alexieff as heavy Russian troops advance toward key positions. Reports describe coordinated assaults, shifting fronts, and dramatic wartime movement across the theater. Local observers note weather and supply concerns affecting operations.
Washington February 18 Secretary McAdoo told the wartime finance committee urging prompt passage of the railroad bill to avert imperiling war production and industrial efficiency. He warned delay could jeopardize prosperity and welfare, noting the need for equipment and terminal facilities for the national rail system this spring.
Letters from farmers including Tom Thompson Frank Curl and George Peringer show a growing demand for farm hands as reports of a labor shortage spread from the northwest. A railroad worker in La Grande offered services, while others nationwide urged expedited support for submarines fighters and related war materiel.
Grand Master of Odd Fellows will visit county lodges with T. J. Taylor and other officials. A detailed program for the Umatilla county Order of Fellows Convention at Stanfield is outlined, including opening, committee appointments, and officers’ election. Also notes captured raiders near Seovehapelily and combats near Gavrelle in World War I era.
Mrs William OG McAdes, daughter of President Wilton and wife of the secretary, emerges as a key leader in a new movement in New York to mobilize wealth toward hunger relief. She advocates a single plan for voluntary action and urges generous assistance to save food amid shortages.
Newspaper clipping reports President Roosevelt advancing toward recovery after illness. The brief note suggests a positive outlook, noting diminished fever and improving strength as officials press for steady improvement.
New York reports indicate all workers will return to duty tomorrow with several yards resuming full shifts this afternoon. Officials foresee immediate resumption in Philadelphia and Washington shipyards as the President handles settlement.
Portland reports higher prices for flour substitutes after a federal order affecting sale of substitutes with wheat. Prices show rolled oats and related products at about 12.50 to 13.00 per barrel, with other substitutes rising as buyers seek alternatives to bent flour.
Plans call for extending the city water supply line starting March 1. Officials say crews and equipment are ready to push the project ahead, with anticipated labor negotiations for a digging machine and labor arrangements to accelerate completion.
From Wasington on December 14 sources say the American Federation of Labor believes workers are decently treated while arguing that German and Dutch labor relations justify policy. The federation backs fair wages and decent conditions as essential in the ongoing dispute over labor rights.
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