14 Jan 1918
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1918
Page
1
A Texas Central passenger train split a switch and crashed into a siding, killing ten people including several soldiers. The accident occurred near Houston on January 11 as injuries were reported among the wreckage and rescuers worked at the scene.
A damaged wartime dispatch describes a mass killing aboard a fleet vessel with officers and sailors accused of violent acts. An internal inquiry by a naval committee led by Admiral Mulberry investigates the incident and trial proceedings, noting casualties and disciplinary measures.
A private named Vienne Porila is charged with negligence after a fire wrecked the Quartermaster's Storehouse. Explosions and a large blaze damaged gear, clothing, and equipment while threatening air defenders and troops at the Washington facility.
Fragmented report describes a person detained during a powder supply firing attempt near a fort aviation facility. The entry references naval lieutenant involvement and mentions a 1.52 time but lacks clear names or locations.
WALLINGTON, Jan Thi moan Willard of the rae Kinsteles hoard told the minute military peolie ere that Americas entrance into the war found no government department to bend in the teak Cleat tie the eerie No one in the War depart. Jnont even knew the resources of the nntry at that time, or said the national defense council was a "peace organization whtll lawt Maret. When war appeared Imoninenti began to study war probleme 7.
A candidate named Alexander seeks the state treasurer post in a spring election. The report notes his public profile and mentions opponents, party ties, and campaign chatter without detailing results or dates.
A garbled OCR style snippet shows scattered names and phrases. The text lacks clear events, dates, or identifiable subjects, making it difficult to determine a cohesive news item. Named entities are not extractable with confidence from the unreadable fragments.
District officials ponder funding by issuing bonds to cover anticipated costs. Residents and trustees discussed potential impacts, timing, and long term repayment as they weigh the financial path forward.
Turkiye accused of bending terms of the ceasefire with Russia as reports from Petrograd describe violations. The dispatch notes tense talks among Allied powers about the breach and the resulting transports and troop movements near possible flareups.
PH S Girls defeated the Dalles players in a hard fought contest. Forward Meebe Coke and Audy Laie led with strong scoring while team forwards Bel Wri and Vee Cooks supported, as Reed Tiiver Pridav posted balanced play and defense.
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Fragmented OCR text describes Peace Pak and a plan to change Y to Warsaw, troops heading to the front, with unclear references to Petroghral and political figures. The readable portions indicate military movement and wartime correspondence.
A reading of the text shows representatives seeking a definite government commitment on how long state control of roads will continue. The discussion centers on Zone 1 and its operation of multi rents, with demands for clarity on the administration’s future actions and timing.
Amsterdam dispatch reports a high level conference among Kaiser Crown Prince and generals. Participants named include Kolker Crovan Price and Cinner Aly Hindenturg, discussing strategic matters with Budeniforte authorities.
A distorted OCR fragment mentions Germany and food as a problem, with garbled names and phrases. The text sporadically cites individuals and terms like general tiling and various misspellings, lacking coherent narrative or verifiable facts.
Two talks by Army officers touring the front line will be held at the Arcade on Monday January 28. An afternoon session and an evening meeting are planned with a dinner offered to attendees. The speaking tour is led by Lieut. McMillan, Sora, and Capt. E. B. J. Conk, with Conk resting after a wound.
Fifteen districts in the county contemplate creating a union high school at Pilot Rock. Election details outline a vote on funding, date, and the future school district boundary. Voters will decide whether to approve the proposal and form the new high school district.
In a baffling case the existence of a human triangle emerges as a key factor in the murder mystery. Officials and witnesses reference strained relationships, hidden alliances, and a motive tied to rivalries within a circle centered on a local winery. Further investigations focus on the involved parties and territorial tensions.
City officials issue a routine order directing patrols and traffic checks after a spike in incidents. The notification names the department, outlines enforcement goals, and urges cooperation from residents. No further details given in the fragmented text.
Fragmentary notes describe a rancher unable to sell potatoes and choosing to feed them to sheep as a cheaper alternative to hay. The text references prices, quantities, and industry terms, but remains unclear on exact figures or locations.
Chicago reports the middle west slowly recovering from the recent storm. Forecasters warn of another system centering over southern Texas with a Pacific Northwest storm following. Railroad officials expect trains to run normally tonight as the region braces for more severe weather.
Washington January 14 The Navy Department said it had not received reports of American patrol boats chasing a U boat near Galveston bar as claimed by Dispatches from PoHo boats. Galveston said petrol boats were sent out and the submarine vanished when patrols approached.
Three men were hanged at the county jail yard in Butte this morning Sherman Powell John ONeill and Frank Fisher were executed after a governor's refusal to interfere Powell had killed a negro porter and the others killed Frank Higgins as he tried to aid a man Belne Hele wip
Portland reports top steers selling for 16.75 with strong demand as market reacts to policy changes and heavy buying. A run of cattle follows the month day restriction removal, signaling a brisk trade and record prices in the regional sale.
Washington reports the oil tanker Texan has sunk after a collision with an unidentified ship in Atlantic Port. The vessel was struck amidships, with only a distress signal and survivors reported as lifeboats were lowered and 92 aboard were taken aboard a rescue ship.
Washington dispatch reports the Supreme Court ruling that the appeals of Frome Goldie, Bertan Wiel, and others convicted of attempting to defeat a high level register were overwhelmingly denied. The court held the appeals without merit, with no fair basis shown for reversal.
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