02 Jul 1918
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1918
Page
1
Austrian forces press a counter attack as combat continues around Montedival Molla. The enemy reportedly left over 1000 dead or missing on the slopes after recent action, with nearly 2000 prisoners taken across Saturday and Sunday.
New York July 2 A brilliant American advance at Chateau Thierry destroyed German supply lines and disrupted communications for the Marne army. American artillery supported by rapid advances pushed within two miles of the Chateau Thierry Tollway station, threatening the German rear and isolating enemy positions. Chateau Thierry itself faces serious danger as German defenses remain intense and the front line holds under pressure.
AMBTBHUDAM July 2 The Reichstag debates a proposed 15,000,000,000 mark war credit raising Germanys war debt to about 170,000,000,000 marks Chancellor Von Mertling will speak on the debt estimates and the foreign office's view in the Reichstag debate.
Official French cables report 6000 to 46000 German Finnish troops massing around Vi hore to advance on the Murman coast and Kola. The force builds toward connecting with the Murman line at Kern as railhead extension proceeds.
Conflicting reports from Rurata claim that Emperor Nicholas II, deposed after the constitutional democratic movement seized power, has been killed. The notice notes no official confirmation and warns of possible misinformation amid the upheaval.
The Thavin's Band and Exposition Hand headline today’s Chautauqua events with an afternoon concert and an evening grand program. Tuesday offers a grand concert with Tha vite's Exposition Hand and opera selections, followed by a week of health talks, cartoons, and lectures including "With Our Armies in Europe" by Lincoln Te Wirt. A Red Cross observation party proceeds under military escort to France.
Washington July 2 Hoover instructed the Cour milters to average their returns from January 1 and refund to the government all profits exceeding 2 dollars per barrel. The government will take this excess profit in the form of flour at 1 dollar per barrel.
A letter from Rev Cornelian, New York, describes his training for wartime service at Columbia College. He details moving Princeton University training to New York for a proposed corps, mentions 1300 aviation recruits, and notes soldiers assembling from across the country. The process includes weeks of instruction, uniforms, and reports, with training lasting about two weeks before deployment.
Washington July 2 Secretary Baker urged the commerce committee to report on the Aswell resolution enabling the President to operate telegraph telephone and cable radio systems. He warned even brief outages would hinder troop movements to France and said public interests override private owners. Secretary Daniels said government control had been necessary since the war began and could operate lines better than private firms.
XTRA ROME July's report says an Italian mountain offensive has seized about nine prisoners and numerous machine guns. The Russians and allies report continued Austrian pressure but maintain they retain gains along the MAVe while inflicting heavy losses. Official cables confirm cautious success and steady line holding despite assaults.
Zurich July 2 Austrian socialists replying to allied wartime notes approved the league of nations demanded the establishment of a Austro Hungarian federation of autonomous nations and the restoration and indemnification of Belgium.
Stockholm July 1 Bolsheviki win a complete victory in elections opposed by the populace. The proletariat and a majority of employed vote with the MemtL but the Bolsheviki win the vote of the unemployed and the tied Goods. Martial law declared at once with arrests of many work men. patrols in armored cars patrol streets. Workers are deeply resentful and unrest grows.
Mrs W D McNary and Miss Vir Sink are elected chairman and secretary of the executive committee of the Woman's Bi Vision of the Franklin County Patriotic Service League at the Commercial Association rooms. Districts will be organized county wide with a Camas Prairie district added. A fall announcement of district chairmen is planned.
Washington July 2 The American government plans limited contact with scattered Maesian Fo- Viets councils ruling the Slav e Commmn i the While not recognizing Trotsky Lenine governments Washington will aid Rueala through available channels The president supports Lenine Trotsky principles but will restrict aid to economic and moral influence until a democratic government can be set up in the region.
London dispatch reports Haig stating the enemy attacked at Albert last Friday to recapture ground but was repulsed with heavy losses. The sole success occurred at one point where the enemy gained footing before retreating.
Lt Jack O'Brien returns from France with a battle scarred doll named Ti Wan. He recalls the field mission where villagers fled, a counter attack, and the doll’s plea to set her free. A mother doll died protecting her child, and he promises to honor that wish.
Seven men were arrested today at Nogales near the border on charges of conspiring to foment revolution in Mexico. They were moved to Tucson for arraignment. more arrests are anticipated. A confession by a Mexican informant spurred the actions, with over 26,000 rounds of ammunition and many rifles seized by cavalry.
Artillery shelled the back areas thoroughly destroying German positions. Exceptional intelligence enabled every man to enter Vaux with precise descriptions aided by maps and photographs. Maps proved more valuable than photos as houses had been destroyed. The American advance went in skirmish formation behind a perfect barrage reaching a plateau with light resistance from machine guns on the left, while ambulances reported heavy activity after the attack.
Rome July 2 The Germans declare they are arming fast cruisers with guns having double the range of present naval armament and they hope soon to challenge Allied fleets, according to German sources reported by newspapers.
Berne July 2 report that three hundred Czechoslovak soldiers captured by Austrians at Montelio were immediately hanged by Vienna authorities per the Neu Frein Presse.
London reports survivors of the torpedoing of the Llandovery Castle hospital ship indicate German spies have direct wireless links with Germany from Canada and the United States. The submarine commander knew of eight officers aboard, misidentifying them as American. The rafts carrying wounded nurses were scuttled as the crew hunted for the client officers, with 234 missing. Bonar Law called the act an unspeakable outrage and urged resolve to defeat the enemy.
A British counter attack at midnight on July 1 or 2 forced German troops to abandon a foothold they had gained northwest of Albert. The action disrupted German positions captured earlier, with British forces reclaiming the area and advancing away from the contested sector.
A midland factory explosion kills none yet injures several as fire rages at Mount Union. Vancouver streetcar workers resume after talks with railway men. Washington reverses on a commerce station and asks the labor board to settle disputes. Columbus reports streetcar service restored as workers and owners refer issues to the war labor board. The Agriculture Department forecasts a four million bale rise in cotton output this year with higher yields.
A local shooting program lists a fourfold schedule with entries and prices. The event titled Special Handican Dp Pont Trophy includes beginner and youth divisions with specified entrances. Shooting begins promptly at 8 AM. pigeons timed and handling fees noted, and prizes awarded to Pentieton Gan Chik Menere entries.
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