18 Jun 1918
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1918
Page
1
Rimer Oliphant, a celebrated athlete from Wort Point, married on graduation day after earning his Woll petie diploma. A standout in football, basketball, and boxing, he hoped to join the professional ranks but faced an uncertain future.
June 16 report says German patrols northeast of Lameville were driven off after a brief encounter. An American lieutenant leapt onto a parapet and spotted four Germans carrying wounded comrades. He and four volunteers crossed No Man's Land under heavy shellfire to rescue two Americans, one wounded sailor and a sergeant. A German airman dropped notes promising another attack as towns suffered violent bombardment. one shell wounded a returning soldier.
Pendleton voters cast 1066 ballots in yesterday’s school election. Directors J BR Raley and J J Haomley each received 47 votes with no opposition. Budget adoption passed 25 for to 7 against, increasing the tax levy by more than 6 percent. The budget proposes 62425 dollars to be raised by taxathon.
New York June 18 An American submarine reportedly sank a German submarine off Virginia as a steamer arrived. Reports say an American sub sighted the German, the big sub submerged and a torpedo sank it, with greetings exchanged between vessels. Washington said no confirmation of any U boat sinkings.
The War Department ordered the creation of Worshipment battalions on all army ships to train men not yet fit for service. After thorough trials, those unable to train may be discharged. Officers are urged to conserve national power through persistent effort and exercise.
Local boy narrates dramatic sea fight during war era voyage aboard a submarine group. Thirty two shots fired, 46 minute engagement, depth charges and torpedoes referenced. crew missions included aiming for the Vaterland and air battle descriptions near France. Logs from June 3 recount transit from New York to France and return to U.S. waters with red crosses, wounded, and ship duties.
Report from the moonshine raid describes captives being interned, with a truckload of plunder including a copper kettle for boiling mash and a worm condenser used to distill liquor. About 100 pounds of corn meal and other equipment were seized, with the outfit transported to the county line. The incident involves local law enforcement and residents tied to the illicit operation.
Portland report notes an immediate class investigation into alleged irregularities. Officials seek to determine if student records were altered. Potential penalties include imprisonment up to one year. authorities require boards to be notified within five days of dependent status changes.
A community plans a homefront send off for the county draft contingent. A parade will form at the courthouse and march to the depot with local companies, children and citizens urged to line the route and lay flowers. Entertainment and gatherings precede the departure.
Amsterdam dispatch reports Kaiser warns Germanism cannot achieve victory within a year. He cites upholding German principles of duty and morality over Anglo-Saxon values of mammon and greed. Question of German victory is framed as to be decided in a year.
Rome and London dispatch describe Austrians advancing along the Piave with renewed pressure at Montello and on the marsh front toward Venice. Italian forces counter in the lower Piave with renewed efforts, while mountain assaults fade as Italian defense solidifies.
Washington reports net operating income of American railways for January to April at 142,454,004 dollars, about 100 million less than the same period last year, due to government charges, higher wages, and bad weather. Eastern railroads show the steepest drop with 40,391,000 dollars earned versus 126,051,000 previously.
Survivors of a submarine attacked vessel reported the Nerwesian ship Reingsjaa from near Alres in New York formed a warning to shellfire off the Virginia coast. The sinking occurred off the U S coast with survivors arriving in New York.
Plans for a large Thrift Stamp pledge drive are outlined with county and precinct leaders appointed. Rev Alfie Lockwood coordinates drive kickoff next Monday with precinct chairmen set to receive instructions and supplies.
Semi official reports say Austrian forces crossed near the Piave, establishing bridgeheads at three crossings while fog and smoke conceal Italian positions. Allied reserves are on the opposite bank, checking the enemy as reinforcements flood in. Vienna papers deny Berlin ordered the offensive.
Austrian Hungarian forces press a limited offensive aimed at the Piave line protecting Venice. Italians rush to hold the plains toward the Venetian lowlands as battles unfold near the Piave river, with both sides maneuvering for control and the risk of a breakthrough looming.
A flour substitute mill is planned for Penneton Street with capacity of 60 barrels per day. The facility will also produce meal and other substitutes, operated by Mydeneein and located on Wrest VWui street.
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