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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1917
Page
1
London reports a German air attack causing multiple U S patrols casualties and large air defenses engaging the invaders. A later dispatch notes renewed strikes along the coast and home defense efforts as pilots pursue enemy aircraft and a heavy air train threat.
A chaotic OCR fragment describes Alexander as the new king of Greece amid governance shifts. It mentions Chancellor Law and signals a formal change in dominion, with unclear additional details about dates and events.
Milton residents celebrated a Pendleton festival with a large turnout that benefited the Red Cross. The event featured a parade, drills by Honor Guards, first aid contests, a hall game between Twin City and Walla Walla, and afternoon talks on home economics. Proceeds supported Red Cross work, with community members refereeing and volunteering throughout the day.
Thousands cheer as General John J. Pershing lands in France aboard a formal transport. Officials welcome him and his staff in Paris while crowds wave flags and a French boy asks for his autograph. Pershing vows the United States will do its full part in the war.
The Cited Status governs price setting for 1917 wheat with caps to prevent price surges. Max Houser of Portland consults officials about northwest wheat profits for U.S. and British governments. A wire report notes a Liberty Loan subscription and hints at a pending East Coast trip.
The Pacific Ocean cutter Metuli collided with the United States schooner off Point Arguel, sinking the cutter and prompting searches. Governor folhiwiawr orders action as crews survey the scene and assess survivors.
Paris reports 199 missing from 550 aboard the French steamer Sequana after a submarine attack. A second cable notes the liner Anglian was sunk, per the International Mercantile Marine.
A historical note explains the American Red Cross is funded by private subscriptions to stay neutral. It asserts the organization operates independently of government, with leadership under the President and audits by the War Department, while maintaining humanitarian principles and rapid relief.
In Jacksonvil e Ore on June 1 a county recorder was injured while pursuing a sentenced inmate and his accomplices during a jail break attempt. The jailor and several other prisoners were injured. one guard died and suspects fled toward the courthouse area as officials pursued them through the streets.
Hearty response to the Red Cross fund drive emerges with early pledges from Pendleton and Milton communities. The Milton donation totals 870,000 may be secured on the drive’s opening day as committees in Helix, Weston, Freewater and Pendleton organize.
Bids for constructing ten miles of hard surfaced road between Perchelon and Makel station opened today before the state highway commission at 11 am. Bidders must submit cash or certified checks with bids and a 5 percent bid bond. The commission may reject all bids and reserve the right to amend specifications before award.
A chaotic report notes outnumbered soldiers retreat after returning fire from Mexican forces. In June 13 dispatches, about a thousand miners quit work and five hundred more, including men from Mentia, were ordered to stand by as rioting fears rose. Large copper mines halted operations amid alleged union organizing by Los Angeles agitators and Irish Home Rule advocates, who warned they would not mine.
PETHOGRAD June 11 France has formally notified Russia that he stands ready to make new agreements with the democratic government covering future cooperation in the war. The notification responds to Russia allies call to restate war aims and remodel treaties. England France and the United States restated their aims. England said it would negotiate new agreements if desired. Italy approved President.
Pendleton becomes first Oregon city to subscribe its share of the Liberty Loan. Quota set at 454000 with progress pushing past 550000, exceeding allotment by about 125000. HK N Stanfield led subscriptions for 2200. State total outside Portland reached 7,300,009. Pendleton accounts for about one quarter. About 450 subscriptions in Pendleton so far with more expected before Friday. continued on page 4.
Portland jute market reports show Lebanon wool fetching over 63 cents per pound with the Camien Meat Company holding the line at 42 cents per pound for the week. Prices mark the strongest selling point in Meebete territory as traders note demand remains steady.
On June 13 forty Mexican bandits crossed 15 miles east of El Paseo and attacked a U S Eighth Cavalry patrol. Outnumbered, the Americans retreated as the bandits followed. Reinforcements from El Paso arrived and forced the Mexicans back across the border. Three bandits were reported killed. no American losses. About a thousand troops including cavalry infantry and mechanized units were dispatched to the scene.
June 19 reports a Greek clash in downtown Los Angeles caused injuries with about twenty Greeks in hospitals. A police flying squadron responded after a large brawl at Ninth and Market, with several arrests made.
Chicago market bulletin shows a slight drop in wheat prices with July at 9.50, high 88.32, September 2.07 and 2.05, reflecting modest trading shifts. Portland reports tape class bids and bluestem as a minor listing, with weak overall activity across futures.
A garbled report notes men enlistment and women placed over mile wards at a rate of £0.5 H per hour. The piece mentions attempts by a Maty or Mal y attenptante at ate Mart and uneasy security concerns among attendants. Some women are assigned to wards while men attend elsewhere, with several waiting for transfers.
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