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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1917
Page
1
A Kansas City report charges three German agents with conspiring to disseminate deadly germs via court plasters. Officials say contaminated plasters spread through towns, with more suspects possibly involved. laboratory tests confirmed the presence of dangerous germs. Names were withheld pending investigation by state authorities.
Report from Verdun shows German assaults repulsed with heavy losses as French forces retake ground on the Meuse. French artillery and infantry actions describe a decisive push, driving back German gains around the river and restoring positions previously held before June 24 and 25.
President Brodie expresses personal appreciation for Pendleton hospitality and the success of the 1547 convention in a letter to editor BE Aldrich. He praises Pendleton’s care and anticipates enjoyable events at Coe Ray, hoping the Burly News program measures up to Pendleton’s efforts.
Washington July 18 The shipbuilding dispute between Denman and Goethals reaches a critical point after Goethals replies to Denman. Denman requests fuller information before a board meeting later today. The showdown centers on plans for two government shipyards on leased land and the commandeering of alien ships under construction.
Recruit officers led by Captain Lee Wail announce vacancies for 15 infantrymen and volunteers for Company troop D. July 21 arrival for muster and exams. listed names include Holland E Thetmias Robert E Jones Archie Standard Walter Meakin and others awaiting medical and physical examinations.
New York event records a new mark as a card point is reached. Details are unclear due to fragmented OCR text but indicate a notable performance milestone with SIV GOS TO sit-4 referenced and July 15 timing.
The text reports a renewed Russian offensive advancing across Galicia and across the Lomillion river toward Kalas, with units pushing five miles in four days and capturing multiple towns and fortresses, while the broader summer campaign under General Brusilov continues toward Cracow and Cracow area positions.
Helix will soon host a new flour mill with four 100 barrel capacity units costing about 40,000 dollars each. Electric power and lighting will be supplied by Pacific Power and Light Co via a Touchet Hudson River line, with street lights and power for local industries. The project is to be financed by a stock company of Helix citizens.
July 18 reports say German forces stopped and pushed back parts of General Korallotts line. Petrograd cites retirement of positions south of WN front. Berlin notes Russians forced back at other Lomnica river points as Haig reports local skirmishes and gains around Monchy Le Preu. Belgian raids also reported.
Posters from the incendiary Industrial Workers of the World were reported on Pendleton bulletin boards and poles. Some referenced strike leader Haywood and displayed red flags with threatening language. Police and sheriff’s deputies monitored the area, with no arrests by 2 pm. A new state law makes threatening arson a felony. officials urged local action and to keep federal authorities informed. A separate blaze at Klamath Falls destroyed a large dairy building.
In Twente area, Mrs. Paul Aguilar, married 38 years, reports 26 children born during her lifetime. Her mother Mrs. Aguilar is noted as age 35. The article references a July 1st date and uncertain details about Ringo and family events.
Washington July 16 The Reichstag peace program calls for negotiation and perpetual reconciliation among nations to secure freedom for the people and an industrial peace. It asserts Germany will stand united against those who threaten conquest, while repudiating violence and isolation. The document notes the need for unity with front line heroes and continues on page 8.
Japanese officials confirm Germany financed General Chang's bid to crown a monarch in China. President Li Yüan-hsi resumes the presidency after refuge in the Japanese legation in Peking. Germans reportedly fought with monarchists during the capital's occupation as Li leads the republican government from exile.
Disturbing reports detail ongoing tensions as I. W. W. members accuse the capital class of lawlessness. Police list arrests of I. W. W. leaders and sympathizers as authorities stress no immediate danger to residents of Globe amid anti war sentiments and rising tensions.
A Paris dispatch reports Count ten Bernstert has been appointed as a mining official at Copenhagen in the plaza OY Count Prackdertt Ranseo. The note places the event in June with formal authority implied by the prosthetic court.
Washington July 18 Uncle Sam will provide arts and sports for 560000 drafted troops in cantonment camps. The War Department commission on training announces a program featuring theaters nightly Broadway tours by Caruso Ferrar and Paderewski and appearances by Mary Pickford Charlie Chaplin and other stars. A brigade of vampire movie figures will also participate with vaudeville acts and boxing instruction from famous fighters to teach the troops.
Paris July 18 Within a fort night the Lafayette airmen will be formally transferred to the American army. An American officer will direct the eyes of the American army. The unit will be re-organized with retained personnel except displaced French commanding officers. Lieutenant William Thaw of Pittsburgh will become Major Thaw and pursue commander of the unit. The Lafayette Squadron will enter American army records as Lafayette squadron. Veteran mechanics will remain and draw pay from the American government. The unit will keep its equipment and continued service under new command.
In Chicago a wheat pit rally pushed prices up by twenty cents as traders watched quotes move higher. The market displayed renewed activity with bids firming and nearby contracts showing strength amid uncertain demand outlook.
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