20 Jul 1917
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1917
Page
1
The first group drawn includes 32 Pendleton men, establishing the order of drawing and succession for the draft. More details continued on page 8.
The Gothils-Denman controversy nears resolution as Goethals proposes a single government owned shipyard to speed the wartime shipbuilding program. Denman accepts limited reforms but warns of potential clashes over three hundred million dollar contracts while the shipping board receives assistance.
An editorial praises the Oregonian and the East Oregonian, highlighting Pendleton progress aided by the paper. It lauds current owners as bright, alert, intelligent and popular, calling the publication a valuable city and state institution and a catalyst for forward-looking development.
The Bank of Spokane under the United States rural credit act loaned 8101,000 to Stanfield district farmers. Loans range from 1000 up and go to several named local farmers including J. B. Briedily, A. F. Lundbers, CW Gunner, W. J. Hates, James Metny, L. Dunning, H. M. Gartner, and Vv 4 Ball.
Farmers union delegates from Oregon Washington and Idaho met with President Hoover in Washington to discuss wheat crop handling and pricing. They urged a fixed price for wheat through a food administrator and warned against congressionally set price controls that could empower speculators.
General John J Pershing travels through Paris with two aides to attend a meeting at the Portekety Orne area. The brief visit is part of a diplomatic round in the capital, signaling continued Allied coordination.
Washington July 20 reports the third thousand in the draft rotary war drawn by 2:30 am with letters to finish. The process uses numbered cards drawn from glass bowls to assign draft order for service while officials monitor every step and tally sheets record each number. Secretary Baker and General Crowder witnessed the event as tens of thousands await final tally and district by district calls.
The report highlights General Korniloff's work in Galicia and the rejuvenation of Italian troops on the eastern front. It notes thousands of officers captured and the impact on German forces.
The water board informs the public that there is no surplus water and that a drought affects the city supply. A method was published to allow residents to obtain their share of earthy water without extra cost, while the commission can regulate price and distribution to private interests to keep reservoirs as full as possible for fire protection. Officials say four days of decreased reservoir level have occurred, with statements from the water superintendent and John Brown, craterium caretaker.
Spanish war veterans consider forming a home guard unit to aid the sheriff in emergencies. The plan, favored by Governor Willcombe and district leaders, envisions a state controlled force working in cooperation with local authorities. The movement seeks veterans from the Spanish War era to organize and train for rapid response under state supervision.
New plan outlined in New York on July 20 anticipates a $2,000,000,000 Liberty Loan. Secretary Meld is expected to announce within a few days, as governors of the 12 federal reserve banks were discussed.
Berlin reports Chancellor Michaelis declares Germany will not seek peace on any terms that do not honor victory. He defends unlimited submarine warfare as a wartime measure, asserts Allied overtures are needed for a true settlement, and cautions against concessions that would endanger frontiers or sovereignty. The chancellor stresses a calm, steadfast stance while outlining political reforms and the empire's constitutional framework.
Portland health officers declare all drink stands must rinse glasses in running water under city ordinance. Inspectors will enforce the rule to prevent contamination from reused glasses and stop the spread of disease.
In Amsterdam on July 30 PM, PMHP Schelidemann, a German socialist leader, criticized Chancellor Michaelia's remarks on internal reforms. Reported by Herlindia, the socialists denounced the policy, claiming it would do more harm than good and noting immediate protests at the chancellery.
A damaged wartime report describes a French airman landing after losing controls during a high altitude flight. The incident occurred near Kenplaw with the aircraft at speed around 210. The wreck hindered recovery and details remain unclear.
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