25 Mar 1918
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 23 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1918
Page
1
Berlin claims to wedge between British and French sectors and says Americans are fighting on the direct road to Paris. If true this could unite Americans who have fought with the French in the Champagne-Damon region. The German communiqué hints Americans may have taken better positions amid Luneyville shelling.
Weather forecast for tonight and Tuesday shows likely minimums as British forces hold near Somme. A war bulletin claims German divisions facing 27 British divisions around Bapaume, with Haig delaying until air power improves before a possible renewed offensive.
Colonel Dougan MacArthur son of General Arthur MacArthur received the Cross de Guerre from France for heroism. He was in the War Department and requested front duty. Sergeant Hank Gowdy, praised by an American for his attack on German forces in the Daineville roxton, also helped his team win the pennant with Boston National Taftien baseball club.
An American patrol penetrated two enemy trenches at night and recovered a copy of President Wilson's January speech from a German soldier's pocket. The morning saw heavy American bombardment and machine gun fire, while German shelling near American positions at Laneville increased. An American unit reported a single American involvement with the frontline forces amid the broader action.
British front reports persistent clashes as Prussian cavalry attacks are repelled at several points. Commanders including crown princes and Hindenburg monitor actions while artillery and infantry exchange fire under daylight. Casualties and prisoners reported, but numbers unclear amid fog of war.
United Press dispatch from New York reports there is no western front situation warranting alarm or panic. The piece urges America and its allies to guard against remorse and notes allied nations face continued tension despite Verdun Ypres and other offensives not delivering decisive outcomes.
Italian artillery dueling reported along various sectors of the Hallam front as of March 26, with exchanges and artillery activity noted from both sides. Local observers describe ongoing bombardment and shifting positions amid the war's broader operations.
New York March 25 General Wool from Princeton insists no mysterious German gun is shelling Paris. He expects a major aerial gun attack by Germany but believes prior reports misread a long range gun. He says a radical development in air plane guns may occur.
The Commercial Association plans a meeting tomorrow evening to decide on combining its headquarters with the Bike Club. President Kormo Baer aims for full attendance and a favorable vote to adopt the proposal. If approved, Commercial members will gain access to new club privileges.
The American steamer Chattahooche was torpedoed off Pingland, London reports. The crew of 78 were saved.
Washington March 25. President Wilson sent a message of confidence to Taft for forthcoming tasks. Amsterdam March 25. A Bucharest Hepatich published by the German foreign office says the Romanian German power will be signed today. Romanian delegates have accepted all German terms.
All county newspapers pledge to publish full lists of yellow card men as part of a wartime drive for Third Liberty Loan support. Editors, publishers, and printers vow unified effort, with eleven papers represented, totaling over 1,000 copies per week, to ensure public notice and partisan mobilization.
Pendleton shooters struggled in the opening round as Woodburn posted a strong 125 bird effort. Local standout Saunders led Woodburn with a perfect 25 while Pendleton’s team managed 118 of 125. The schedule shows Astoria and Albany facing Woodburn, with Pendleton matched against Vancouver in upcoming rounds.
New York March 25 The next twenty four hours will likely decide Hindenburgs drive as Britain braces. German forces have improved defenses in western France and pressed their offensive plans, while Allied actions remain uncertain amid cautious vigilance.
Jol y capital edition fragment reports Fulton and Willen aftermath amid creased text. The readable portions mention a ceremony or event with references to Mele and Rieven and a fourths detail on a page.
An OCR damaged snippet references a man who wants Germany to win a battle and another who is killed. It includes garbled names and places, mentioning France detente and politics, with unclear events and missing context. The fragment lacks coherent chronology or identifiable subjects.
London dispatch reports British lines south of Peronne pressured with heavy material losses, including tanks, after German advances. Nesle and Guiscard fallen as Haig claims German progress halted temporarily. remarks echo king's message that the empire remains calm and confident in its soldiers.
Paris report says French relieved part of the allies shock with hard fighting in the Noyo region and violent artillery near Rheims Sourey Loivre Arrascourt. Enemy attacks east of Suippes and Badonvillers where Americans fought were repelled. Mysterious shells on Paris unsettled locals but not alarmed.
Berlin reports Bapume captured and a successful passage on the Somme below Ham. Fresh enemy divisions failed to alter the battle as German forces stream westward in defeat. Northeast of Bapume they broke through to push the enemy back to Ytres and Sailly, with strong positions west of Crozat Canal seized. Combles remains a hotly contested objective.
Fragmented dispatches report ongoing British and German clashes around Somme with fierce artillery and infantry action. Prisoners describe heavy losses as lines remain fragile while both sides press forward amid harsh conditions and mounting casualties.
Federal officers charged two Boy Scout leaders with misconduct. The case, investigated by John D. Grick and others, names Colin A. Liw and James E. B. Wet. The filing concerns alleged improper actions within Ameren Bay County.
Drafted men will receive free legal counsel through a state advisory board. The panel includes Justice Jones A. Pes, Col J. H. Riley, and Will M. Peterson, authorized to secure professional services and represent men in settlement of affairs or in court without fees.
London reports heavy firing along the Kentish coast with loud bombardment as artillery shells and gunfire intensify. In Amsterdam and German cities similar signals indicate escalating military activity and public tension amid ongoing wartime mobilization.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.