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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1918
Page
1
The Senate sustained Vice President Marshall's ruling that conferees added new provisions to the railroad control bill and sent it back to conference. The bill would create two additional assistant secretaries of war. If the House sustains, the measure returns to conference.
Washington March 17 diplomats believe a new German peace move will be floated soon on terms already discussed. It reportedly retains plunder in the near east and relinquishes westward captures. The plan reportedly appeals to pacifists but likely won t win support, as it conflicts with US aid to Russia to overthrow German dominion.
Farmer leaders warn barley prices may fall this year due to large crops and uncertain markets. J. W. Shorthill of the Food Administration says there is no fixed price for barley or cereals and profits hinge on crop sizes and transportation. He urges caution and restraint in projecting profits amid wartime conditions.
London dispatch reports three Zepplin raid participants over the city. One aircraft reached the defended district while others circled the open counter, dropping incendiaries. There was one death at Hull.
Captain Archibald Hoorvelt sustained a minor leg wound from shrapnel and an arm fracture in recent fighting in France. Nine others died of disease while serving with Company Hetahtown. Reports describe the injuries as not serious and bound for recovery.
Washington reports Strang indicates the United States may take an offensive role in the West ahead of a German drive. Drafted men are to be moved into offensive positions to relieve strained Allied forces, with troops poured into various sectors as French demands for faster troop shipments shift strategy.
March 14 report notes secretary Daniels angry over three deaths from fragments of a practice shell near Fort Salwarie. Other items mention Spanish imports, shipments for Pershing, and emergency board discussions amid wartime strains.
News from Portland reports the death yesterday of Mrs Alannah Swinburne longtime Pendleton resident. She lived in Portland about five years after moving from Pendleton. Survived by her daughter Mrs Plenty St. Taine of Portland formerly Miss Fay Boartholomew of Pendleton. She had a brief era with Premiera.
An article describes a school lunch program offering meals at five cents or less with Hoover-era restrictions. The advanced class of the department manages lunch planning and funding, rotating responsibilities among members, supervised by Catherine Hour. Costs run about $30 monthly for staff, with student payments aiding expenses and a goal to keep meals long term.
Berlin dispatch reports nineteen enemy airplanes and two balloons downed in a hostile air action over the Champagne sector. The German stormy assault followed a bold air mission, with air supremacy contested as Allied forces press the front.
An eloquent plea urges fifteen workless days and a ten percent rise in farm labor. City labor enlistment is deemed essential to avert shortages. The speaker warns price fixing as a future risk and argues government farming takeover may be needed to meet wartime demands. Big cities rely on city Welch workers and seasoned farm hands to fill gaps. Widespread unemployment, drought risk, and regional labor strains shape the policy debate.
March news notes France favors Japanese intervention in Siberia conditionally while American attitude hinges on avoiding broader upheaval. Washington delays decisions as observers and officials weigh risks of wider involvement. The United States, Britain, and other powers watch closely as political lines form over intervention.
Lord Cecil told the House of Commons that nine hundred or more German officers and soldiers were captured. The statement referenced Allied troops advancing from the northwest and the need to press on to end hostilities. The information was presented amid war briefings from London in March.
The case centers on Consuela Hupp, mother of one, as Elmer Hon is slain when Charles Torce returns home from Chicago on February 14 and finds Joyce and Mrs Happ together. Consuela’s daughter Consuela Hupp is present in the house when Joyce visits and when the shooting occurs.
A list names fourteen men from Umatilla County called for military service including Hadorph Prochtel Weston Walker Ikney Davis Hermiston Grover Howles Athena Virril E Willaby Athena Carl A Anderson Pilot Hock Ernest KReepper Cornelius Ohre Joos E McCradey Hermiston James Willard Boldiman semecu Vitor Johnley Cayuse Furl V Storm Wilton Verne J fore ser Pendleton Albert Weat Sclo Leslie A Mashberrs Agiiten Gist Praselos Unowtille Huub DB Barret Patios Harey Miller Millien Carl Phteliberk Pitoteek. The notice specifies duty in the next period after March 24 and outlines quota and eligibility processes including medical examination prospects and credits toward the county quota.
Kansas farmers anticipate a record wheat yield as acreage expands and weather conditions support growth. Officials note potential gains could offset shortages and boost state agriculture, with sentiment tied to government programs and labor trends affecting planting and harvest plans.
Washington reports show 42 percent annual growth in family income for German households in a stated period. Bureau of Labor Statistics data indicate more families earning between 146 and 204 marks or 255.05 marks, reflecting expanding wages under the new government framework.
Salem March 1 James Harvey Graham of Huikeer tudes filed his declaration of candidacy for United Dean Cre Tomine for Conwnan in the second district.
Fragmented maritime dispatch from Philadelphia dated March 3 discusses a government notice about all ships and gear aboard Atlantic vessels. It notes terms of ship personal and equipment warrants and signals potential enforcement actions.
Paris dispatch reports American forces capturing the crew of a German airplane that fell near the Chemin des Dames sector. Artillery concentration was heavy in multiple sectors including Meuse, Raidon, and Lorraine, with four German aircraft shot down.
American forces moved into a fresh German trench position north of Toul finding the first lines evacuated. They bombarded nearby enemy trenches with artillery and shelled German guns before advancing. Dugouts were smashed and debris indicated heavy combat with no American casualties reported.
Washington march 13 nine hour and five hundred additional railroad men are to be recruited for service in France this will include about 44 officers recruiting officials are to confer with brotherhood chiefs for cooperation in the campaign
New York March 13 The German resumption of Zeppelin raids on England admits Allies air dominance. Zeppelins once deemed useful are now relegated as outdated. Hindenturg lacks sufficient aircraft for west front duties and Paris and London raids, forced to rely on antiquated Zeppelins.
Washington, March 9. Labor Leader Gomez announced he cabled a message urging Russians to resist. He said the American public could help and expressed support for renewed defense efforts.
March 1 report from Ambteimnam says Admiral Jon Diederichs Gollithander of a Cer mah equedron off Manila died after clashing with Admiral Dewey, commander of the American squadron during the Spanish American War. The friction between Dewey and von Omerieter is reported as over intercepting ships near the Philippines. The Cherroms tried to avoid rules and friction persisted in multiple encounters.
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