30 Jul 1918
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1918
Page
1
Washington July 30 A news dispatch says Turkey has broken with Germany though not confirmed. Dispatches signal Turkey seeks territory and may bargain with the Allies before a formal break while the State Department warns against placing full credence in the reports.
Reports indicate Turkey faces a shifting war with three active fronts in Asiatic Turkey and Persia. Relations with Germany are strained, casting doubt on future Turkish actions. The bombing of the American consulate and hospital at Tabris, Persia is cited as a trigger for Turkey to seek decisive engagement.
Rome July 20 report of a same front mood as prior patriotic lull. Berlin dispatch notes nervous strain among Germans after retreat, with Paris paper seeking to downplay the impact. Paris July 26 observer describes widespread unease at home and on streets.
British front reports Australian forces surprised Harris by a prr prise attack this morning. The Australians surrounded the village and cleared the Boohes out after a few minutes.
Lonteon July 30. Correspondents report Albert de Clare stating German forces have suffered 6000 killed and 250000 other casualties inPOownE operations. total foe casualties declared reach 28 000 in ongoing actions.
Washington July 30 The state department announced an agreement with American Tankers whereby China will receive loans.
London reports July 29 that 250 American warships have permanent placement abroad. Secretary of the Navy Knox trusted Roosevelt? Roosevelt paid tribute to Britain for help in transporting Americans. Geddes responded enthusiastically, signaling reciprocal aid.
Washington July 30 The food administration today issued a rule prohibiting grain purchases for making purposes before October 1 to prevent brewing a greater supply than the country will use. The battle line movement described spans several towns and regions in France, outlining progressive advances and directional patrols amid ongoing campaign activity.
Dr David Hill reports on a plan to station a War Secretary in this county to keep men engaged in the war effort. The concept involves secretaries in each entity to assist with home front work and morale as troops head to France under Gen Pershing.
An explosion at Shimondecks during loading a Japanese ship killed about thirty and wounded fifty. Eighteen carloads of powder and bombs exploded as cranes handled cargo, wrecking the ship and damaging nearby houses. The cause is unknown and many victims were workers on the loading dock.
British and United States recruiting terms settle today in London. Registration begins for Britons and Canadians aged 31 to 40 in Britain’s 50 day plan. 20 year olds register for 20 year olds group with ages 21 to 21 inclusive. US Army draft dates and enlistment procedures outlined. many details depend on proclamations by the president. Rations news reports Germany to resume rationing in August with weekly deliveries. military movements and dockside shipments noted.
Washington July 20. The war department announced names of new casualties including J. B. Miter of Lucey Washington and M. Bummee of Ashland Oregon killed in action. Phares of Walla Walla and J. Rethie of Yale Idaho were severely wounded.
July 29 dispatch from Lowell Mellet with the French align details German forces frantically retarding Franco American lines near the Marne. A German guard attacked advancing Americans as they held a ring, while French detachments north of Verdun captured material amid heavy duels. Artillery fire and artillery shells continue to devastate the Arde valley and surrounding sectors.
Treasury reports indicate War Savings Stamps receipts exceed five hundred thousand dollars with multiple records set this period. Authorities note steady growth and continued public participation across the nation.
Allied actions in France intensify as American and French forces clash with German units along the Soissons Rheims front. Reports describe heavy fighting near Sergy Beugneu Cierges and Ville en Tardenois, with German counterattacks and Allied defense shaping the contested line amid shifting village control. The struggle centers on the Vesle Oureq rivers plateau south of Rheims and nearby towns, with routine battlefield updates from London and Paris.
Czecho-Slovak troops have penetrated to the Black Sea in southeastern Russia and seized two Russian cruisers in Novorossysk harbor. The dispatch notes their southward movement toward France, with guns on the cruisers reportedly aimed at Bolshevik forces at Novaya Zemlya.
Washington July 10 The house ways and means committees decided on a double tax on admission to amusements and on club dues in a new revenue plan. The committee also favored fixing the rate on cigarettes tobacco and cigars, believing half to come from this source. Provisions preventing tobacco manufacturers and dealers from excessively boosting prices on the new taxes will be considered.
Washington July 36 A fee demand for the air ministry to manage the aircraft program appeared today when Senator Reed demanded the creation of a cabinet position. Other members of the committee investigating air craft agreed with Reed. The alleged collusion of the De Havilland airplane praised by Colonel Dieques in his letter is referenced.
Salem July reports two desperate inmates escaped from Salem Prison. Officials describe the fugitives as Thompson and Thurber, both convicted robbers with prior life terms. Authorities warn they may threaten officials as they flee, with police urged to watch for them in surrounding counties.
In a village captured and retaken multiple times the Americans found comrades who had been bayoneted and killed by German troops while wounded and helpless. The scene reflects the grim toll of combat as allied forces vie for control in the area.
In Chicago July reports say a private man under secrecy declared Kerensky was in America and aboard a ship during a U boat engagement while calm. Amsterdam dispatches note a destroyer and machine gun crews suppressing strikes near Cologne. Washington reports a perfected air flare with 190000 candle power for long range signaling.
A fragment from the New York scene notes crowded sidewalks and elevated trains. The writer observes odor and traffic on Broadway style streets, with mentions of crowds, hotels, and city life as commuters move through a dense urban environment. The piece ends mid-thought, referencing continuation on page 3.
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