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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1918
Page
1
Petrograd dispatch reports Austria halted any advance on the Russians as German forces concentrate in Volhynia and the Dobra district. Disobedience among German troops grows, while defenders prepare for continued operations near Pskov and Narva. Hundreds of thousands mobilize, with rail disruption and coastal bombardment feared as strategy shifts unfold.
The article reports the formation of a national Liberty Loan drive committee with regional chairs and vice chairs named to oversee the campaign. It lists named individuals across counties and towns forming the Liberty Loan committee network and coordinating the third Liberty Loan drive. A London dispatch notes the Serbian cabinet in a separate brief item.
A couple named Lieut. Thorey and Miss Winifred wed after a church ceremony. The ceremony occurred near Morena Leon with the bridal party traveling to the church. Guests included local officials and a few witnesses as family and friends observed the rite.
St Paul report states A C ed and Joseph Gilbert, president and manager of the Non Partisan League, were arrested for conspiring to teach men not to enlist in the United States Army to fight Germany. The charges allege the pair endeavored to undermine national defense and loyalty.
Border clashes and air patrol incidents near El Paso are reported with several injuries and ongoing security responses. Military officials confirm a series of skirmishes and raids across border zones, noting casualties amid intensified patrols.
Washington February 29 General Pershing today approved the sentence of four American soldiers in France convicted of sleeping on their posts. The War Department reviewed the cases and is to Treaslieit Wilent for consideration.
A new ruling affects how Pullman rail tickets are obtained and canceled by telephone. Refunds apply to certain fares with defined deadlines, while older trains retain specific refund rules. The policy requires timely remittance and may limit refunds to the issuing company.
A deteriorated list shows 45 drafted men being reclassified within a county unit. Names include Albert Mbonto, Clifford Fegon, Claude L. Finkey, Thomas Motieht, and others with varying classification scores. The garbled OCR suggests unit assignments and possible changes in status within the district defense regiments, but exact details are unclear.
Fragmentary report from London notes February losses for Britain are small amid wartime conditions. The text is garbled with many OCR errors, making precise figures and names unclear but hints at military or industrial shortages and ongoing combat impact.
A growth note from Poh. 28. reports belief that the Klamath Falls line will be opened to the Silver Dale potash fields. The piece cites a spokespeople’s statement and hints at transportation improvements benefiting local industry.
Washington reports high military men say the United States is not ready to recognize a Japanese Siberian expedition. Allies criticize Germany for pretexts, and Japan may rely on U S approval. Some estimate 600000 to 1000000 troops could be mobilized in weeks if permitted.
The report notes Estonian unit changing allegiance to the Huns and seizure of large stores. At Minsk, Soviet forces claim 2000 machines and 5000 rifles captured, while Austrian bombardment targets Venles port. German forces are said to be maneuvering toward peacetime power in a tense, shifting front.
Washington, Feb. 28. In view of the reported maneuvering of German relations, it is believed President Wilson will continue his peace terms talks, probably singulary expanding the share of Hertling's speech. News here says Austria is doubtful of German intent in the eastern drive as the alliance after clashing over prolongation of the war. Austria returned to send note to him and Russia, and Germany is ready to strike Austria to speed the peace talks.
Portland reports February spruce shipments reached a record level as city officials, led by Col. Disque, discussed government seizure concerns and court appeals in multiple cases. The council approved gas station installation plans, delayed several local projects, and advanced paving and drainage work on Madison and River Drive streets.
The government takes control of all platinum supplies in the United States and orders seizure of toluol and related properties to boost explosive production. War industries board is authorized to distribute these materials, and several rifle and arms manufacturers are commandeered to speed up war work across multiple branches.
Washington reports Attorney Francis Heney in an open letter to the Federal Trade Commission argues that writs of error are delaying the packing house investigation and criticizes the legal distinctions used in the case. He says the law draws a line between anarchists and the Red Shirt and Archiet and calls for felony indictments where needed.
Berlin dispatches say the German Baltic fleet is steaming north to ward Finland with full speed, while Oupentiagen reports the operation underway as tensions rise in the Baltic region.
Fragmentary dialogue depicts an internationalist brigade meeting during wartime. Agents claim to represent the International Bitty Association while discussing recruitment, loyalties, and war duties amid chaotic, oblique testimony and era rhetoric.
Elmore discusses potential wheat price increases tied to political policy and market controls. He emphasizes cautious steps to avoid disadvantaging farmers while addressing northern states and broader economic pressures.
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