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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1918
Page
1
French bombing planes dropped 66 tons of explosives on German communications and depots during the offensive. Fighting squadrons engaged in multiple combats while troops moved hourly with British armies. Prisoners describe a special unit escorting the German army, stripping gear from the fallen.
French general staff keeps constant command as they retreat northwesterly and extend their line from Lafers toward Mont Didier. German plan to push toward Paris blocked as French reserves, infantry, cavalry, and rapid artillery movements blunt attacks. Prisoners say officers whip troops to urge relentless assault.
Private Skeen, Yale graduate who joined the French army in 1917, served at Verdun and St Mihiel with an attacking division. He plans officer training in France and then service with Pershing’s American army. He is to speak a week before Pendleton’s Liberty Loan drive, drawn from Portland.
Washington report from March 11 notes General Foch appointed to supreme command, seen as vital. The dispatch cites German drives pressured by internal economic strain and Austrian influence, with food shortages prompting calls for immediate defense and stronger military decisions.
New York dispatch says General Foch will decide how many American troops join the forthcoming counteroffensive. If a massive attack is planned General Pershing’s full force may participate, otherwise Americans may be kept in reserve for a principal role later. A major American push toward the Rhine could force German troops to shorten lines and impact Hindenburg’s position.
Marfa Tex March 20 A United States cavalry detachment returned after a 260 mile dash into Mexico pursuing bandits who raided the Newville ration. General Mirrzia Mexican commandant at Olinaga notified the American commandant.
As battles rage, German forces and allies press across routes from Constantinople toward the Persian Gulf and India. The conflict spreads with rail links and coastal lines cited, while British controls stretch near Baghdad and the Persian Gulf region.
A protracted border clash ends with U.S. troops repelling incursions and an American private Willem Gatté killed. Mexican forces suffer casualties as bodies are recovered amid renewed tensions. The incident prompts warnings of further armed resistance if crossings continue.
London dispatch reports British casualties for March totaled 1588 as unofficially compiled. It notes the figure is for the first stages of the latest operation and does not include losses from the current drive.
The first sale held in the Northwest featured items from the Pendleton Wearing by the tiletog and included coyote, muunk, and bid nor. Buyers attended from New York, Beattie, San Francisco, Portland, and Byker. The state of Washington was represented by Hedwon May Fur of San Francisco with a bid of 80 eel. Prices averaged around 3.00 for a share, with distinct lots selling to bidders including Tirker of Daher and Line. The sale overall grossed substantial totals, with proceeds aiding the Red Cross.
By official act of congress all clocks must be set ahead one hour tonight. The time change occurs at 2 a m Sunday on the Pacific coast. All trains and church services will operate on daylight saving time. those who do not adjust will be an hour slow or late.
A garbled notice describes how classified ads brought rapid results for canaries, horses, sewing tasks, and housing. A farmer reported lost or traded horses after contact via ads, while a woman sought sewing help and a man advertised a four room apartment. The piece emphasizes the quick, broad reach of the want ad method in the community.
County guards plan an open air drill tomorrow morning at Room Park under Captain Drake. Details note the unit will arm with knot rifles replacing obsolete Springfield models and the service will last for a set period under expected state orders.
In Washington on March 49 the press notes the plan to address a wartime mobilization. It mentions preparations and a formal schedule to occur on April sixth at a designated venue with authorities outlining the procedure and related directives.
A wire received by the Farmers' Union from W W Harrah hints at efforts to set the 1917 wheat price for unsold surplus. The message notes the 1938 ether price for 1917 crop aims to aid farmers, deliverers, or millers amid broader economic notes.
Garbled wartime dispatches report German use of a New York pastor's remarks to spread propaganda. The pastor and church are referenced amid blurred lines about antiwar sentiments and Allied views.
Private Thendory Albert was killed Thursday in a clash between Troop G Eighth United States cavalry and Mexican bandits near the Neville ranch. The incident occurred as U S troops engaged bandits in the border region, with Albert among the casualties.
Paris report says battle resumed last night with renewed violence along a 25 mile front from Ecemoreuil to Lasigny. French forces hold firm as reserves arrive to bolster defenses against strong German attacks. French aviators bomb and strafe ahead of the front, dropping 34,000 pounds of projectiles on Noyon Guiscard and Hamons. Thirteen German planes were shot down as the fight to move a wedge past Monte Didier continues amid extreme violence.
Haig reports local actions north of the Somme with British cavalry gallantry. At Demuin and Mezieres south of the Somme, counterattacks took prisoners as German offensives stalled. Prisoners say Amiens may fall by the fifth or sixth day amid cyclical fighting and German divisions massing along the line.
A sheep herder at a frontier camp proclaims unwavering loyalty to the United States amid wartime tensions. The scene turns raucous as arguments escalate to fisticuffs, a cowing breakfast ends in a brawl, and one worker is urged to register under federal war measures while purchasing a Liberty Bond to demonstrate patriotism.
Fragmented report notes Allied trench warfare pressures and German resistance amid Verdun siege. Mentions general staff concerns and shifting tactics as war news lags and public interest remains high.
Victoria librarian Miss Stewart will speak in Pendleton about her experiences in France with the Red Cross during World War I. She will recount front line work, hospital relief, and the people she met, and answer audience questions. The talk is part of a local patriotic service program and public is invited.
A dispatch reports Baker spending the day at federal headquarters amid war mobilization. The convoy and airfield actions are described, noting artillery activity and a German airstrike that wounded two and left others detained.
Charles Taft, son of a former president, is recommended for a commission in France amid wartime fiction. The report notes his prior service and current status, with details showing his progress toward the commendation and placement under Allied command.
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