09 Mar 1918
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1918
Page
1
March report describes three days of violent artillery on the American sector near the Swiss border. American morale remains steady as relief troops fail to reach the first line due to ongoing shelling and wire-cutting by enemy fire.
Washington reports two days of casualty lists withheld at Pershing's request for secrecy on dead and wounded. Information committee will not publish names. Secretary Baker defends withholding while enemy information officials resist. In Oregon, public service commission notes railroad car shortages delay supplies and return of a contingent from the coast.
Pendleton High School girls dominated Hood River 26 0 in the first half and won decisively with balanced scoring from Vera Cook and Allee Finnell. Hood River provided fast play but failed to keep pace on their home floor as Pendleton’s guards and forwards shared scoring duties.
United Press dispatch from Washington reports German agents operating under cover aboard ships and in colonies to seduce or manipulate Allied powers. Officials say a Soviet telegram cites orders to move German influence to the United States and Britain while seeking to mobilize prisoners and spread propaganda to destabilize allies.
The article discusses a proposal for the Commercial Club to share space with the Elks Club in the town. It notes the economic considerations and potential arrangements, with emphasis on maintaining separate identities and addressing cost efficiency for the clubs.
A fragmented report from the morning papers describes a heavy snow event around Boston causing travel disruption. Names and places are garbled but indicate widespread winter weather impacting days around a winter storm.
Fragmented diary style letter from a serviceman in France detailing daily routines at Ta Grande hospital and forward areas. He mentions coinage curiosity, trench travel, interactions with the chief surgeon, and personal observations of towns, fellow soldiers, and letters from home.
Fragmentary report states Grand Duke Nicholas was arrested in Marl Patrogead amid a plot to restore the Russian monarchy. Partial text mentions German influence and town coincidence but lacks clear dates or official details.
Chicago March 9 Feed administration officials call for federal regulation of all grain prices to set a minimum price and compel farmers to market their grain. They argue a government peak price could control the wheat market and boost farmer income, noting farmers refuse to sell at existing prices.
Fendleton high school plans to apply as an auxiliary to the Junior Red Cross. Students have begun work before formal acceptance. The Junior Red Cross is expanding across the county with schools in Adare, Athena, Weston, Milton, Freewater and Irerndale already organized.
Copenhagen report says German destroyers sunk two Russian ships south of the Aland Islands after a brief engagement. The area lies between Sweden and Finland. Earlier reports indicate Red Army demobilization and former soldiers rejoining, as Petrograd notes muttered efforts.
A funeral procession in Ireland drew 30,000 to witness the burial of Fob Rede, with American sailors and many notable figures among the mourners. The cortege moved from the train to the church as the city observed the somber event.
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President Wilson appoints George B Case to the War Council of the American Red Cross to fill the vacancy left by Charles Norton. Case, a director of law and international relations for the Red Cross and partner at White & Case, resides in Englewood New Jersey and is a Yale and Columbia Law School graduate. The council now includes D Henry P. Davison chair John D Ryan Harvey J Glan Cornelius No Biles and George B Case with ex officio members Taft and Wadeworth.
The Pendleton Cadillac Motor Co announced it will handle the Nash Six and the Nash truck, with indoor care arriving about March 22. The Nash Six is a new automobile with advanced features, including a deep breathing valve to the head, designed by the designer who previously created the Jeffery and Feareheo lines.
A historic appeal describes forming a local society to adopt French orphans. It notes funds and organization, naming figures like Maréchal Joffre and others, seeking broader support from bachelor men and women with children, and detailing a plan to aid French children in need.
A Japanese military mission headed by Major General Chikuahh arrived at Pacific Port with a personal message from Mikede to President Wilson. The party plans visits to France and trench warfare study before returning to Japan. They declined to address the Siberian question. Japanese railroad officials accompanied to study American railroading.
British forces repelled a German attack along a mile front east of Ypres near Poelbehoek and north of Neuve Chapelle after heavy artillery. The report also notes Romania breaking with Germany and peace with Russia, with Odessa peace terms and Romania evacuating Bessarabia. Portuguese and British raids occurred near Pleurbaix.
Scarifiers have been at work for several weeks on the Wild Horse macadam to restore a smooth highway. The road from the end of the pavement at Blakely to near Athena is scarified, two inches removed, the surface reworked, and a drainage system with pipes planned. The county court plans further treatment toward Washington state line, while eastern residents welcome the renewed road condition after long delays.
Former congressman and several associates were detained by federal agents on charges linked to espionage act violations. The report notes alleged interference with employment records and coded references to the implicated individuals and organizations.
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