26 Jun 1918
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1918
Page
1
San Diego June 26 A blazing roof at Steele Fleh Packing company collapsed killing fireman HM Cunoch and injuring eight others, including Ranistagt Chet Parrish. An explosion preceded the blaze, leaving the plant a total wreck and causing loss of 10,000 cans of tuna.
Bootleggers including Wm McGowan and Geo ne Brown faced fines totaling 350 dollars in Umatilla County court yesterday afternoon. McGowan paid 200 dollars, Brown 160, while one defendant was acquitted. The group, arrested near Umatilla by Deputy L. Aarhus, apologized in court for having their names misrecorded. The car tied to the case, a Studebaker, may be confiscated. witnesses included Aarchos and Brow Nell. The proceeding was led by District Attorney R. J Keator with Will M. Peterin for the defendants.
Fragmentary report notes 20000 Austrians drowned at Piave as Italian forces renewed offensive. Text implies Austrian lines broken with Italian reorganization and mountain operations. Specifics uncertain due to garbled OCR, but tied to Piave engagement and ongoing combat strength.
Washington reports a cool reception and doubts about the new peace proposal. The plan is described as insincere and aimed at plundering, while discussions with foreign ministers seem unlikely to produce progress. News from Amsterdam notes minimal enthusiasm and a tense Herlchetag session with Devlin dispatches.
Johnson Barnhart, son of William Lerhiari, a well known local Indian, serves in the naval air service. He has been at Fort Tilden, New York, and recently returned home on furlough to spend time with his child.
The California Thows har been awarded the gold medal the grand prix of the French rose world. The annual rosy competition took place Sunday in Varin in Rose gardens at Pagatel lo, the farmeur little chateau In Rose Hovlegnd. The winner is a California product from Los Angeles, daughter of Léon Rowe, bearing the name of a well known actress of the Comedie Francaise, Mime se ond.
Cle Elum Washington suffers a major urban fire destroying more than thirty blocks of business and residential property. The blaze, fanned by wind, cuts electric service to the city and leaves over 1500 people homeless or sheltering in temporary quarters. Aid from Red Cross and state stockpiles is arranged as relief efforts begin.
In a turbulent session the government announces a policy shift aimed at stabilizing the economy amid rising prices. Officials emphasize fiscal restraint and consults with the League of Nations era allied bodies to secure support for the plan.
Italian forces push gains in Capua area and repulse multiple counter-attacks. Rome reports occupation of Caputo bridgehead with about 370 prisoners taken and more captured. Italy recovers artillery and matériel, including Austrian material, as assets restored.
Rieth camp reports smallpox affecting county guard leader Dr. Marker says the case mild and under control. Practitioner notes no other apparent cases in Drake area as health officer Dr. Metal enforces quarantine and monitors Rieth and surrounding.
London reports President Achelia of Bremen warns against relying on a clone union to shield Germany from the entente's economic war. He advocates restraint and rejects preemptive escalations while urging political and military caution amid mounting strain on Germany and Austria.
Jane Lantos reports on frontline raids and patrols near Morville and Vitranere with few prisoners and a machine gun captured. He mentions patrols near Sallylew, Gomeeewurt, and Palle wn, describing bombardment postings and petrol gauges amid combat.
A report outlines urgent demand for a passable road between Pendleton and the West End, linking the city to the western towns. Officials discuss proposed funding of several thousand dollars to improve the route from Nolin to the river, amid court items and ongoing delays. Local residents endure hardship as winter travels remain unsafe and uncomfortable.
Private Anthony F Drolshagen writes from Presidio California hospital describing mail from home, describes fellow Umatilla county soldiers stationed at Presidio and undergoing surgery. He notes Army units, mentions towns Pendleton and Hermiston, and thanks readers for Red Cross help. He asks for mail to keep in touch with families.
Washington reports Crowder issued draft calls in the past 24 hours totaling at least 344,500 men to entrain for camps in July. Four calls added 154,500. includes a 120,000 draft for dimen announced recently in Pertham. Also noted are later calls, with Senator Chamberlain stating the war department plans to deploy men between August and January.
Frask J. Tattle reports Americans in Alsace have taken or held portions of territory near Gebwetler after repelling several German attacks. He notes rugged terrain with ravines and dense forests aiding defense and asserts continued resistance by Allied forces.
Fragmented OCR text appears to discuss a request to return fleurs to the federal government in response to a regime, with garbled names and phrases. It mentions a company and references delays and motives, but the exact event and parties remain unclear. The tone suggests a wartime or political coercive context.
The Americans seized the rest of Belles wood on the Marne front last night. Heavy German losses and many prisoners, including a captain, were reported as American troops broke through with machine guns and enfilading fire. A dramatic incident saw Private Frank Lennart of Chicago lead German prisoners and officers into headquarters before executing surrender. The clash featured desperate fighting, lengthy shelling, and continued skirmishes as Americans fortified gains northward.
June 26. German reserves from France are pouring into Italy's mountainous region. Italy warns Austrians threaten to recapture the mountains as forces shift toward the front.
London dispatch reports former Russian premier Alexander Kerensky arrived in London and left for America amid officials denying political significance. The dramatic arrival drew loud cheers as he appeared before attendees and was introduced by Arthur Henderson during the Eritrean conference context.
Paris dispatches say on June 24 that brilliant American operations at Belleau Wood and successful French actions at various points were reported by the war office today.
Great damage was done in Karlsruhe Saarbrucken and Offenberg yesterday by British bombing planes the admiral is announced. Four enemy planes were downed. Three British planes are fine. They attacked railway sidings section engine shed bomb racks and munition works Many direct hits were observed. Also to Belgium.
Washington June 26 The proposal to extend draft ages to 20 to 40 may be postponed until the next session. Secretary Baker told the Senate military committee that the War Department opposes the change now and seeks a worked out plan before any amendment. He said there are enough men in Class 1 for current needs and that extending ages would delay the draft. The committee voted to defer action and await an enlarged program with definite regulations on who may fight. Senator Chamberlain reported the committee action to the full Senate. Shipping outlook and France Britain supply discussions were noted as influencing military plans.
The committees report progress on the campaign effort with two chairmen, Me Xery and Fulton, pledging $119456 and 138 respectively. Altre and the Penwdieion chair urge all committees to complete remaining tasks tonight, while a final report is demanded by Friday to ensure government drives see a 14 percent completion.
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