26 Feb 1918
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1918
Page
1
Fragmented text describes Sergeant Arther Guy Kanpey carrying the Lewis machine gun for the American army. Empey notes opinions on machine gun efficiency, rate of fire, and ammunition considerations, stating the gun’s impact depends on target survivability and sustained fire.
Amid reports of Pskoff and Pakoff post offices recaptured, workers refuse to fight while other battalions enjoin resistance against German forces advancing from Pe Hoff. News from Petrograd describes limited dispatches and revolutionary zeal, with defiance urged to die for the revolution as towns like Noval fall.
An abrupted drive for YWCA funds will not proceed immediately. The Versarilla War Drive committee will borrow 1600 dollars for the county and plan a brief campaign later if conditions allow. Interim funding will be raised and a new organizational slate will set dates and appoint committee chairs.
Report from Washington on September 20 notes the death of two Oregon men, Verner Brennand of Colon and Alexander Donn of Portionine, among others previously reported as missing after a wreck near Tread. Olstead of Tenine, Waels is also listed in the latest casualty roll.
Wil Hays, newly elected chairman of the Republican national committee, is recognized as the head of Indiana class and the party’s authority. The report notes his election and role within the party structure and committee leadership.
Fragmentary text mentions Lontwon Pehl and Cerny with garbled terms about a road and an air, plus a note that some force or defense would be repelled. Names and places are uncertain due to the OCR quality.
Amsterdam reports Chancellor von Hertling denying Swiss intrigues and stating Germany’s war aims are defense of the fatherland, territorial integrity, and development. He says punitive aims in Lithuania and Courland favor self administration, and asserts no plan to seize Euthonia or Javonia.
A strike in Canadian shipyards, involving about 800 men, threatens production. Workers demand a 4 percent wage increase, while yard owners and the government refuse to discuss terms. Officials warn the walkout could spread if no agreement is reached.
Word arrived this morning of the death of Mrs J E Hanshaw at her California home. She was formerly Miss Lull Bentley of the city. She died at 6 o clock this morning after a brief illness. Her sister Miss Rentice Hinshaw will travel to California to attend the funeral and remains expected to be gone two weeks.
Pendleton dominates the trapshoot results with top scores and strong showings by Sunnyside, Pendleton and nearby teams. The late standings list Pendleton 24.2 in overall averages with notable marks for Wenatchee, Wallace, Yakima and Heppner among others.
A Washington dispatch reports the American government pressing propaganda to deter Germans aided by the Bolsheviks. President Wilson backs the drive as radicals are barred from passing cables. Critics fear peace talks may appease autocracy while the nation fights to support the antiwar coalition.
Reverend Gornall of the Merha ditt cit spoke to students about spiritual property and virtue. He recalled his boyhood in Newport and urged poverty and charity, urging parishioners to support care for the needy and to live with piety and purpose.
A garbled piece reports on sugar rationing shortages during the Hoover era. It mentions a so called sugar slacker secretly selling sugar, grocers under pressure to meet wheat substitute quotas, and housewives seeking relief while officials urge sacrifice.
The record lists 47 men with classifications and scores in a local contest or drill. Names appear with mixed spellings and partial titles, including Bartie, Romie Keni, Kier, Ward Orew, and Howard det among many others, with numerous scores like 2-0, 2-c, or 1-0. The fragmentary text preserves a roster style and various abbreviations, reflecting a dated clerical record.
Ukiah residents face a summer without ice cream as local supply disruptions affect shops and vendors. Officials cited weather, sourcing delays, and production issues impacting availability.
Turbulent posts report increased postal surcharges and currency changes. A Turkish port conflict is noted with potential 1-2 percent impact. US congress actions on postal rates and a jail conviction in a separate item are briefly summarized with limited details.
A fragmented report describes American forces pursuing German Huns across a half mile, with high enthusiasm noted among troops and observers. The text mentions cannonading and shifting lines, reflecting a tense frontline moment amid ongoing combat.
French forces raid along the entire west front from the British to the Swiss border. The new raids use big artillery and surprise night deployments to strike German trenches, destroy positions, and withdraw, making the German offensive harder to launch and increasing Allied impact.
Changes redefine Pendleton precincts including East of Perkins Avenue and north of river moving voters from 41 to 43 with a new voting site at Christian church. West Pendleton alters divisions across multiple sections, affecting local wards and hospital area.
February 26 news recounts a sea tragedy with 12 Florida survivors describing rapid swamping after impact. The wreck left men and officers on deck as waves swept people overboard, with several fatalities reported and two captured as missing.
A chaotic OCR town report notes a failure to meet the skilled workers quota. The piece mentions agencies, volunteers, and refereeing confusion while highlighting ongoing recruitment and tracking efforts.
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