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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1918
Page
1
Four Japanese workmen were burned to death when a section house for the Southern Pacific wards in Los Angeles caught fire. Friends heard their screams but could not reach them. The men were trapped while harping a furnace or stove, and a thousand dollars in folding money was found nearby.
An article notes a 25 cent per square yard rise in paving gravel and tar paving costs in Pendleton, affecting new and upcoming Logan Street contracts but not existing ones. High labor, freight rates, and fuel costs drive the uptick, with current gravel and tar prices cited around 1.45 per square yard.
In Janu 26 dispatch from QEUNH notes a new Ukrainian delegation appeared at Hrpat Litovahland claiming the previous team was not authorized. The Teuton-Ukrainian price agreement is cited as the context for the peace claim amid confusion.
Fragmented OCR passage discusses international rights recognition amid German diplomacy. Mentions Holy See response to Belgium and Austria Hungary, and a statement attributed to Albert on economic independence and integrity. Unable to confirm clear events or dates due to garbled text.
Chicago dispatch reports O'Connor urged Prime Minister Lloyd-George to enforce majority rule at the Bonn convention, arguing that allowing a minority to block will harms democracy. He warned that if a minority’s prejudices prevail, democratic interests worldwide suffer and the authority over the minority weakens.
Secretary Baker refused to comment on Senator Amberisin's address and said he would reply when he testifies before the House military committee. The chamber war cabinet was referred to the Senate military committee amid a drumbeat of questions about the war department and integrity.
A report from Washington notes charges of excessive profiteering in the shoe trade. The case targets a seller and a firm for controlling output and prices. Officials cite high margins and potential market manipulation amid a scrutinized industry.
A brief wartime dispatch notes a quiet day on the west front. St Haly reports that Clete was not seen as an important target, with no significant activity or engagements reported.
Washington reports a dangerous finding in candy products with glass fragments. Officials consider halting shipments from two firms and ordering tighter controls. Government agencies assess retaliation options as inspections continue.
Bulleting from Jan 24 reports the Salem city petition to rescind fare increases rejected by the council. Jan 21 dispatch notes overthrow of communist regime in a verschiedenen region. no further details. Washington Jan 24 reports Hugh tole named deputy pro mandel by President White. Rome Jan 26 notes Italian forces capture enemy arms at Caposilo. Ottawa Jan 24 draft category A1 rolls twenty to twenty five households plan. London Jan 2 Premier low? travels to confer with Prime Minister Lloyd George.
Six drafted men are classified by the district exemption board of Jay Orande and Collins. Names include Arthur Wynne, Miss Deditrallen, John Holmeren, Prank Dut, Lester Watrus, and Clarry Curteon with varying classifications noted as 2-4 or 3-1.
Chicago reports Bolsheviki groups from San Francisco and other cities plan to attend the trial of LW. W. charges. The union of fiber and other syndicates allegedly coordinated to influence the proceedings.
In Salem a new district attorney will be chosen for a two year term. The source notes that the attorney general provided an opinion and mentions candidates or contenders. Details are unclear due to damaged text but emphasize selection for the credible district attorney role.
A fragment describes a Saturday event where children are admitted to a theatre program in a mail order catalogue. It mentions a manager and performances including a phot deme and acts by Korier and Dew ve doville, detailing the routine of the event and admission procedure.
A garbled OCR piece describes a Friday night double header between two teams. It mentions players possibly from a school or league, with repeated references to opponents and the struggle to win, but the text is highly unreadable and many names are jumbled.
Unclear text describes students sentenced in a kangaroo court setup at a high school building. Mentions penalties, accusations of inappropriate conduct, and references to a Triton competition and individuals including Smit h Walter Betyoiter Jedee ON hark. Details are garbled, but indicate a local school disciplinary action with unspecified outcomes and dates.
Fragmentary OCR passage references Laborites supporting Lloyd George's government and wartime politics. Mentions removal of Heriew, coalition, and weekly writings. content is garbled with many unreadable words and names.
Reported note outlines that Canadian officers will visit Monday to describe warfare aspects. The fragmentary text mentions attendance, timing, and officials from the armed forces, with references to viewers and locations, but many parts are garbled.
A historical note claims the first American in uniform crossed into German lines. The report mentions a pilot identified as Stan Williams or similar, with mixed transcription errors. The fragmentary text suggests bravery and wartime action but lacks verifiable details or dates.
Fragmented text appears to discuss unspecified events and names with inconsistent spacing and garbled phrases. No clear persons organizations dates or places emerge to anchor a concise news item. The readable parts offer no coherent report or verifiable details.
A garbled note describes a death case with a weary figure and phrases about a suspect linked to a march or marchlike event. It mentions a woman and a supposed poet bearing a Bolster city location and unclear motives.
A Vienna revolution rumor via wireless claims provisional Austrian cabinet named. Bolshvik leaders allegedly seek separate peace under German influence. Copenhagen dispatches note Austrian socialist extremists challenge control amid strikes. Prague rumor of republic forms alarm. Germany warned by Scheidemann as fire cited in press.
Pendleton voters will need to register again as city elections time changes take effect. The measure allows county precinct registration in coterminous areas, but Pendleton precincts don’t match the county precincts. Recorder Fite urged council to pass an ordinance changing election and voter registration rules for the upcoming primaries.
Fragmentary report describes eight bodies recovered from a mine shaft. Details are unclear due to damaged text but reference is made to the mine fault line and rescue operations underway. Officials have not confirmed identities or exact location.
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