12 Jul 1917
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1917
Page
1
Report from the front describes Kalusch succumbing to Soviet pressure as Russian forces advance near Halicz. Amazing progress shown by Russian troops, with the former Austrian Army headquarters 20 miles southwest of Halicz noted.
July reports state the Teutonic and Austrian forces face a widening front as Russian advances press deep into Polish territory. German and Turkish units reportedly retreat under mounting Allied pressure while communications and supply lines strain under rapid maneuvers amid shifting front lines.
Two parcels of Indian wheat land were sold yesterday through the Vingtiliu agency and Noth to raise food prices. June Weber purhhan ey 160 acres on the sour Ton'rvation adjoining hie farm for 217.1460. Tom Thompson bought 10 acres on the south reservation for 110,480. The Kulotn land, formerly held by Charles Hamilton, saw bidding.
TiEn TiEn reports July 18 that sixty thousand republican troops surround Peking and entrenched forces under General Change Mean are inside the city. The republicans are advancing with probable control of the capital.
Wheats advance again with July values at 2 85 to 2 90 and September around 2 92. Market notes from Portland indicate higher bids and firm demand as traders monitor supply and weather outlook amid muted selling pressure.
Fussy Four Minister of War Alexander Kerensky is highlighted as the great man of the hour in Russia. A photo shows him beside French Minister of Munitions Allert Thomas. Report unclear on his health. rumors say he is injured but no details released.
The city commission votes to bill water used to flush sewers at 2.5 cents per thousand gallons to curb waste. Mayor and council members murmur protests but will confer with the commission. The measure targets reducing excessive water flow through flush tanks and engines, with attorneys backing the plan.
Fragmentary report accuses Rev HB Gurnall of the Methodist church of inappropriate conduct during a gathering. Names mentioned include Mars, Stedman, Olver, and others as witnesses with the minister denying the charges, details unclear from damaged text.
London reports say the Crown Prince may endorse reforms as Kaiser pressures Hollweg’s resignation persists. Amsterdam dispatches note Berlin relations, with radical groups threatening a peaceful revolution if reforms fail and warning of harsher action if needed.
Bisbee Arizona July 2. Between thirty and thirty five hundred WW women and men were herded into a baseball park by armed men and are being deported. Fifteen hundred citizens were deputized. I am informed and have been to round up the WW. It is reported two men were killed.
Washington reports cite internal German strife and cabinet reshuffles as officials warn against overreacting to a supposed peace move. State Department notes indicate changes in leadership without confirming military withdrawals, while analysts see possible Kaiser's moves to shape a peace bid amid turmoil.
Hooper Rick Dies after being struck by a falling electric light pole while wiring a line on the beach following a fire. Harrison Mangie died this morning at a local hospital. Wooden ships boosted as a federal order grants shipping board broad powers to spend one hundred seventy five million for an emergency fleet. Committee leaders indicate the order marks a victory for the wood ship program while plans for power and efficiency measures move forward amid industry calls. London dispatch notes German drive toward Sienaert and Haver objects, with mixed forecasts on war material supplies and economic pressures.
British headquarters say German forces are highly active along the western front with Verdun style bombardments near Ypres and Low areas. German artillery and trench actions increase while rumors of Hindenburg ordering full army efforts circulate amid Allied shelling of German positions. Portland grain elevator project advances toward completion for 1918 crop.
The Staw Editorial Association opens in Pendleton with E E Dradle arriving to plan the convention. Portland train brings two extra publishers and many attendees from eastern Oregon. The program covers registrations, welcomes, war condition discussions, future paper prices, tax laws, advertising helps, and crime prevention notes. Lunch for delegates and their wives follows afternoon sessions.
A government operated employment agency is expected to open here around July 20. Officials including T. A. Robins and others in Portland discuss readiness and staffing with a local committee led by Dan Smythe and Manon Jack. The plan calls for city supplied offices and employer funding for employee placement services.
Washington reports severing business pressure as Congress faces high wartime costs. The President warns against price shocks and labor bidding across industries. Shipbuilding, mining, and defense contractors cite wage hikes drawing workers away, while some lawmakers back business efforts to press for profits amid shortages.
A bomb was thrown on Galveston’s causeway aimed at wrecking the two million dollar bridge. It was picked up and hurled into the bay by a watchman on a train. authorities say the bomber was arrested after the train halted on the mainland. The incident threatened a large shipment of munitions and caused a transport disruption.
Washington July 13 The proposed migratory bird regulations include a daily sunrise to sunset allowed period and a sunset to half hour before sunrise shift. If approved by President Wilson the season may run September 16 to December 31 for waterfowl across several states and regions including the Northwest and Rockies.
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