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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1917
Page
1
The article notes Germany’s Liberalization push with key conferences and a Reichstag session shaping electoral reform. A forthcoming Hollweing statement is awaited as parties discuss district changes and representation to curb debt and future governance dynamics.
July 1 in French port the American expeditionary army trains for a push to the new line. Major General is eager as Sam m ies, townsfolk cheer departure, and ball games fade as troops move toward the front under shelling threats.
Federal agents arrested 14 men of the I W W near El Paso, with one arrestee confessing a plan to strike 2000 Mexican employees of a major corporation. Names tied to the conspiracy include J F Wright and Walls. others remain unidentified. Investigation proceeds as authorities map alleged leaders and units of the organization.
Chicago brokers report embargoes have no effect on wheat prices at the opening of the Chicago Board of Trade. Analysts cite protective regulations and speculation limits as underlying factors, with July futures showing limited movement while nearby prices edge up slightly. Portland market notes show minor price fluctuations amid overall flat sentiment.
Oregon Fire Marshal urges farmers and warehouse owners to protect grain stores from fires during dry summer. News notes grain as vital to war effort, urging deep furrows, water buckets, and vigilant fire prevention. Officials offer assistance via Salen and state marshal Harvey Wells.
William Campbell longtime resident of the region died at St Anthony’s Hospital after a blistering case of tuberculosis. He survived a famous 1878 Indian War escape when he fled on foot for three days to reach safety along the Uinat River. He was born in 1865 and leaves a brother and several relatives in Oregon. Funeral services will be held at 10 tomorrow from Folsom Chapel with interment in Olney Cemetery.
Special to the Oregonian says Harver Welle state creek marshal and Joy Stevens chief deputy will travel tonight to Pendleton and La Grande to confer with farmers on measures to protect grain warehouses from fire and other threats. They plan Honkty steps to forestall the danger.
The report notes Canaman gold pours and a Merangin reception totaling 6,500,000 with a provisional movement reaching 126,051,000, received in New York today by J. P. Merman Co from Canada and sold to the Federal Reserve Bank. The figure for 1917 shows 1,051,000.
The eleventh annual report of the Carnage Couns olation for the advancement of towel ing shows a total endowment of $44,250,000 and accumulated surplus of $81,000, with expenditures of $72,000. It notes 1647 pensioners and pensions granted, and $4,910 expended for the fountain fee. The foundation cooperates with national and local groups in advancement efforts.
A 1930s style thrift note from the agriculture department suggests a meat and eggplant pie. Layers of fried eggplant and minced meat are baked together with salt and pepper. If meat is scarce, brown it first and add tomato as desired.
The War Department reports a substantial rise in total U S military strength, noting gains of over 600000 men in the Armed Forces and a draft expansion to exceed 100000 volunteers. During the first 90 days of June a net addition of more than 126000 men is recorded, with partial federal recognition before June 30 granting state units credit for some early enlistments.
July 1 report from Vallejo says six are dead and many injured after a massive explosion at the Mare Island naval yard. Police and officials seek the cause, with a United States Secret Service inquiry ordered to determine responsibility and motive.
Fragmented wire copy reports Allied morale rising as US speaker claims Kaiser’s defeat in Europe. Scattered lines describe Belgian deportations, German threats, and wartime economic aid. Adds a British patrol recovering a German ship’s dead crew and France receiving 100 million dollars in credits during wartime.
Reports say a large Russian offensive centered on Lemberg captured 7000 men and multiple guns, with several villages taken. General Kermilos directs the operation. French counterattacks attempt to hold lines near Gardemirt and Loos amid broader Galician battles.
Washington July 9 President Wilson issued an embargo proclamation to curb export of basic commodities to allies and neutrals. The aim is to relieve prices at home and prevent neutral shipments to Germany while ensuring equal food and fuel distribution among Entente and allied powers.
Police report a fatal attack involving a woman and a child in St Joanserey. Investigators say the accused, May Hicks, allegedly struck a man with a weapon during a dispute. Authorities later identified several relatives and bystanders as witnesses while the case proceeds in court.
A July report from Washington shows the 1916 crop outlook with wheat around 675 million bushels and corn in the billions. It notes decreased farm stocks and lower prices across crops as growers retain grain amid shifting supplies.
On July 9 in Winneapolis Charles E F Ovenshire imperial potentate of the Gate of Antiwar and Arabic Nobles of the Mywile Shrine was summoned to Washington for a conference with Herbert Hoover to secure cooperation from leading fraternal orders in conserving food. Several large fraternal orders will be represented at the conference.
The University of Washington will offer an intensive four weeks course for quartermaster reserve corps prep. Beginning Monday July 16, the program includes instruction in accounting, business law, quartermaster manual, field service relation, military transportation and military law applicable to the quartermaster department.
Local grain buyer Moore reports rain in the county boosted crop outlook after a dry period. Farmers fear continued drought could reduce yields, with two weeks seen as critical. pilots and observers note heads forming unevenly as soil moisture remains variable.
Washington July draft projections outline a total citizen pool of 687000 for regular army, national guard, and national army levies. Idaho and Oregon gain from this restructuring while 32 states race to complete preparations for the first selective draft and its aftermath, with Crowder’s office moving toward a late week lottery.
The admiralty announced the Mass. Peyita was sunk on Saturday after a collision with the De Seine off the north coast of France. The 3195 ton steamer carried a crew of 33, including eight Americans, and was bound for New York from an unspecified port.
A fragmented July notice from Renton Maine mentions deaths and multiple individuals including Feterocofithe Ite and Babe, with references to a fete and deep areas Siktetwr and Crowder. The garbled text limits clear facts but indicates a death-related event and scattered proper nouns.
French submarine 28 reportedly sunk by German forces in the Mediterranean. Initial dispatches indicate heavy engagement as authorities confirm the loss and note Allied naval presence in the area. The incident highlights ongoing submarine warfare in the region with limited details available.
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