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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1918
Page
1
Ukrainian Bolsheviks claim recapture of Odessa amid heavy fighting with German forces. Reports note renewed offensives, calls for universal military training, and tense clashes between Ukrainian factions and German troops as war rhetoric escalates across Petrograd and other fronts.
American front reports show fresh Allied troops moving up as the position remains quiet yet ready for cooperative action. American artillery shelled enemy positions near Bouseant. patrols encountered the enemy with exchanges of fire. Two American artillery units faced an enemy trench in broad daylight, sustaining higher casualties but drawing back safely while killing three enemy soldiers.
J FP GROATS WASHINGTON reports that American troops are joining allied forces near Vallemay, with more units expected to bolster the line. The war effort faces heavy fighting as reserves try to hold a German push while officials in Washington announce a consolidation of railroad offices to trim operating costs.
A Red Cross clothing drive for Belgian and French sufferers gathered seven and a half tons of garments this afternoon. Chairman J. H. Estee announced the haul, with four trucks needed to transport the shipment to the depot as photos were taken near the depot.
Publicity for the slackers will be featured in the county as part of the Third Liberty Loan drive. The notice names local organizers and emphasizes community participation during the March 22, 1918 event.
Amid chaotic front lines, General Maurice notes enemy checks but stresses persistence. Reports describe French forces gaining near Albert and Froyart, air raids dropping bombs, and reinforcements arriving as frontline positions shift north of the Bony.
A chaotic scene unfolds as mounted officers and American troopers are paraded from a train at a stockyard amid cheering crowds. The event features a mustang display and a sequence of commands, with onlookers and officials observing a staged roundup and the officers being escorted to a nearby platform for inspection.
In Amsterdam on March 27 General Von Hintinut of a German division was killed in action. The sudden engagement marks a sharp blow to German forces as Allied units press through the area. (Note: OCR errors present. core facts indicate a high ranking officer killed in combat.)
Paris March 27. Only a few French divisions are engaged the government announces. The bulk of the French army is awaiting events while the most powerful British reserves are just arriving at the front.
A late Addenda from the county notes a quota close to one million dollars. The report mentions expected releases and possible figures, with urgency in meeting the target. Local authorities discuss timing and the potential impact on the community funds and services.
The Upnalilla War Funds Committee is renamed the Umatilla County Patriotic Service League by the executive board. It will oversee all war drives and activities, investigate claims of slackerism and disloyalty, and unite citizens in pledged loyalty during the war effort.
Washington report states W. W. Harrah of Pendiconn has been named a member of the advisory committee aiding national agriculture policy. Despite protests from Washington farmers and Farmers Union members in Pendleton, endorsements from Oregon folk support his retention. Harrah may travel to Washington to appear before the committee as debate continues.
Paris dispatch reports Clemenceau predicting Allied mastery within 48 hours as heavy fighting rages around Albert. British and French lines hold from Echelin to the Oise, repelling patrols amid continued bombardment. Haig says the army is at a crisis but confident. German losses are said to quadruple as the wedge plan stalls.
During wartime the Commercial Association rooms will merge with the Elks Club. The arrangement aims to safeguard property and continue essential functions, with vote on postwar quarters and continuity of activities. The merger covers administration, meetings, and safety measures while the conflict persists.
Fragmented dispatches describe German and British positions near Amsterdam and Albert, with heavy fighting reported west of Albert and near Amiens. Weather noted as near perfect before recent bombardment.
An oblique fragment references several names and places, including Murray Ossis and Sek Werle of Speedie, with unclear context and several garbled terms. The text appears to be a rough note or transcription error rather than a coherent report or event.
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