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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1918
Page
1
Indiana flyer Paul Baer reports he downed his first enemy airplane a month ago as the American press notes a strong wartime stance. The president signals a forceful approach to peace talks, aiming to end silence on the Siberian question and deter Teutons from embroiling Holland.
A fragmented caption notes a photograph featuring a woman and a "Hero of Verdun" on the Went front. The text hints at preparation and a sense of waiting or departure, with garbled phrases suggesting a parade or photo moment and plans to begin a journey or task.
Report from Washington indicates President Wilson will address the world with a forceful message ending silence about the U S position on the Japanese Siberia action. Diplomats expect a firm stance and renewed push for neutral shipping to support victory. German aggressions and Japanese-America exchanges frame a tense prelude to peace talks amid global upheaval.
Pendleton district forms for all future war work led by George A Hartman district chairman. Twenty precincts will appoint chairmen and recruit team captains to census potential contributors, with reports due March 22 and a county meeting set to plan the Liberty Loan drive and ongoing organization.
The report notes a message from Secretary Daniels saying submarines are being defeated as the Allies press the German submarine threat. It mentions naval committee discussions and the belief that Germany cannot sustain such submarine production against Allied countermeasures. The United States is cited planning contributions and a contract related to war effort.
A garbled newspaper index lists many sections and pages with unclear headings such as Pace I-Telegraph, Page 3-Househond, Mise t-News, and others. The text includes misspellings and misplaced titles, suggesting a damaged OCR of a multi-section table of contents.
A fragment notes potatoes listed as a flour substitute in Oregon with references to a Dr Ww, Dy MeoNary, and Poot Sonmisdener Ayer. It mentions bran, mdae substitutions, and a proposed ratio of potatoes to wheat in a mix, suggesting a wartime or supply-shift context.
A desolate report describes officers enforcing strict silence on troop movements and arrivals. It notes the suppression of information about emigration and deployment, with connected channels only sharing non sensitive details.
The article notes the senate accepted the draft bill with Mitson as a signatory. It mentions government departments adjusting clocks by one hour between March and October. Milroad is referenced as a witness or official in the coverage.
American artillery struck a German gas projector position on the American Front, with reports of successful shelling and continued air and artillery activity. Daily combat notes mention raids, downed enemy planes, and explosive missions behind enemy lines as both sides engage in offensive operations.
Citizens asked to place bundles of old clothing on their front porches before March 26 for Red Cross relief. Delivery will be arranged by volunteers. clothing will be ferried to Belgium and France to aid the suffering. After March 26 the Red Cross will not accept garments.
COPENHAGEN March 10 Desite Vielir permise of safe conduct the Germans seized the Swedish steamer Princess Inge berg grain laden for Belgium and took it to Kiel.
London reports an air raid over Hartlepool by German forces killed eight people and injured twenty two. Lord Frenel announced the casualties and confirmed the attack details from the raid briefing.
Tokyo reports serious cases near the Manchurian frontier as papers cite a Russian incident causing harm to 150 Japanese. The brief notes dangerous tensions and a warlike mood in the border region.
In Washington, March 164, Senate Longworth and Speaker Kitchin clash with President Wilson over war powers. Longworth accuses the executive of seeking autocratic control, while expressions denounce unilateral action. Debate highlights fears of an executive-dominated government and concerns about the war finante corporation. Other items note Germany thanking the United States, and Trotsky declaring robbers' peace impossible as messages of sympathy circulate.
The Coiled States employment office under J. Green will open here with headquarters in the Portrought-Chambers Co. East Creagine funding. A special phone is installed and Green plans to stay for a month to handle the harvest season. All workmen defining 40 enroll for work are asked to register. farmers seeking help should inform the office. No charge is made of either employee or employer.
Harold Brock, a local man now in military service, has been appointed the chief radio man aboard the chaser flagship in the squadron. Word of the appointment has been received by Mr. W. F. Brock and others in the squadron. Trook is on duty in the Atlantic, with eight other chasers in the squadron.
E C Anibal longtime Pendleton painter and contractor died last night at the hospital after eleven days illness from a collage. Born in Wisconsin in 1¢a, he had lived in the city 18 years. Survived by widow and two daughters Nellie and Verna Anihus, plus a mother and brother. He was a Christian and Moose member. Funeral Tuesday at 2 30 at Brown chapel with Rev W H Hubbell presiding.
George Howard of Pendleton writes from Norfolk Virginia in March 1918 about a cross country train trip with 300 fellow servicemen, rough western towns, and comforts of California compared with eastern towns. He notes destinations like San Diego Ogden Utah and Omaha Nebraska while detailing housing in Norfolk and awaiting ship assignment. He mentions letters to Nelie and Bill Wood and that he has little stamp left.
Moscow reports the Pan-Soviet congress overwhelmingly ratified the Brest-Litovsk terms. A read President Wilson message to the masses drew silence as the body backed anti-capitalist aims and called for unity to oppose German peace. Socialist commissaries quit the Tsarist cabinet amid reshuffle talks.
Amsterdam dispatch reports an unprecedented German troop movement into Belgium with headquarters at Spa, as Hindenburg and Ludendorff direct operations from there.
L A Reineman a former Pendleton lieutenant organizing a county guard unit in the east end invites residents to a meeting. About 28 have joined since the call in Freewater with 8 signing up the first night and 20 more since.
Two Spokane youths, El Larkin and Art Stebbins, were picked up near Rieth after fleeing from home to Pile Rock. Officers chased a car after the teens boarded a vehicle, one boy leaping to safety as the sheriff warned a gunfire threat. Parents were notified as authorities investigated the escape.
The Church of the Medeeer led by Rev. Alfred Lockwood, rector, holds Holy Communion at 45 Church pMehil with a morning sermon titled Facing the Inevitable. The date and exact time are not clearly legible in the fragment.
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