10 Jan 1918
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1918
Page
1
Jol 10 England seeks morning details on President Wilson's freedom of the seas. The press editorially backs the peace outlines but cautions on disarmament without an international league with police powers. Wilson’s stance viewed as aimed at pressuring German liberals.
A civil suit filed this afternoon accuses William Hell of wrongfully alienating his wife’s affections and seeks 20000 dollars from John McPhail. The alleged acts occurred at the Elk Hotel and at home, with court appearances promised and possible divorce actions hinted at by local reporters.
London reports 207 secret German dye recipes captured from the enemy and offered to the government. The Daily Mail calls it the most important event in the economic war, saying the formulae will shatter the German dye monopoly.
Waco Texas January 10 report says Carl Palmer, claimed by family to be twelve, may be the youngest American soldier. His sister says he lied about his age to enlist last fall declaring he was eighteen and may be discharged before reaching France.
A Senate hearing quotes Sterebyy Baker declaring the U S fighting force expanded from about 212000 to 1539000 in nine months. He praises rapid mobilization, notes clothng shortages nearly solved, and outlines training and equipage plans. He says German morale is low and emphasizes full American power backing democracy while reorganizing ordnance and quartermaster branches.
France’s deputy Dienohm pledges chamber support for restoring Alsace Lorraine and aiding Chevre. He vows victory, rejects peace terms, and condemns invaders. The Becho-De-Paris states a joint war effort will be launched soon, date to be set by the Entente leaders at a Paris meeting.
Jan 11 report notes German Dutch frontier closure for a monthly broadcast and suggests troops may be redeployed. Mentions possible transfer of forces from Malacca to the west, and broader strategic shifts along the border.
Washington June 10 Mark Regia of California appointed head of the pencil department in the food administration detachment. Regia transitions from a prior role to oversee pencil procurement and related duties amid ongoing food administration efforts.
London dispatch notes artillery operations around Goureiinni with ongoing combat reports. Details include Allied and opposing forces in action as of January 16.
Washington dispatch reports that the United States should deploy two million troops to the European front to counter German efforts for peace. The piece debates the cost and risks of turning the conflict toward a broader mobilization while stressing the impact on ships, aircraft, and artillery.
Amsterdam dispatch reports Cologne Volkstellung and North German Gazette dispute Wilson's fourteen points as a peace plan. They claim the President interferes in Austria Hungary internal affairs and rejects the program as a basis for peace.
The article states that thrift stamps will be sold at P H S following a faculty meeting. It notes a proposal to boost purchases of war savings certificates and mentions a planned student-led campaign under school committees to support the drive. Separate peace between Russia and Bulgaria is also noted.
Parishioners envision a parish house as a living memorial to the late Rev. Potwine. At a parish meeting a dinner preceded discussions on a community center to serve church, youth gatherings, and social events. The plan stresses unity, youth appeal, and broader community use before any construction, with continued dialogue (Continued on Page 3).
A largely garbled report cites an AI minister questioning whether a presidential address can secure general peace. It notes sympathy toward Russia and argues for universal principles rather than one side’s demands, mentioning Britain America and Soviet positions and debates over the applicability of a peace formula.
In Tacoma on January 10 Antone Siepanch, 15, was sent to the woodshed for misdeeds and later found dead, hanging from a swing. Authorities believe he placed the rope around his neck and swung out from the pole, resulting in death.
Long awaited reform reshapes naval police command as Homewaters overseas and trade protection divisions merge under proven officers. Preliminary statements describe a revolutionary restructure intended to place each department under competent leadership.
June 10 reported by the Bolsheviks that the Cossack revolt is dwindling as government forces push back rebels. The article notes actions by armed units and worker groups amid tensions in Petroghad.
At a county community meeting Stanfield introduced his platform for U S Senate. He urged support for national administration and government health, vigorous wartime measures, a peaceful postwar world, and democracy. He called for a collective draft to organize the army while preserving labor and materials for industry and commerce.
A garbled report describes a near overturn during a practice at Upton involving a unit named Britannia. It mentions a motion overturned at Camb Viton and references a tank sequence from Kita to New Orleans, with unclear details about troops, wires, and potential war-related events.
Washington report on January 10 notes Congress debates the suffrage amendment with key figures Jeannette Rankin and Dr. Shaw advocating for women's voting rights as a war measure. President Wilson endorses the bill, urging anti-suffragist congressmen to drop opposition. the vote is expected to pass today, with widespread public support in galleries cheering.
Washington dispatch states Private Thomas Scott of the infantry, formerly of Portland, was discharged in France, according to Secretary Baker. Private Sharpe of the aviation section was killed in an airplane accident, and Aaron Crock died from asphyxiation. Six deaths occurred by natural causes in the same report.
Public schools in Pendleton, led by the high school, are hooverizing coal due to warm weather. Head engineer Guy Cook says ample supply exists, but cooling needs and storage issues drive usage. A tin can holds coal outside the shed. heat on the building widows aids the warming plan.
Slavs join hands to press for transfer of negotiation authority to the German and Russian delegates. They express solid hope for peace, stating willingness to support peace efforts at all costs and to back the parleys toward a negotiated end.
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