15 May 1917
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1917
Page
1
British positions north of Bullecourt fall before a tremendous German counterattack. Most assaults are repulsed as the Kaiser's forces mount what is believed to be their biggest offensive yet.
London reports indicate a major German counter offensive against French and British lines on May 15. Haig says heavy fighting and a retreat at Bullecourt occurred amid bombardments of gains on the Hindenburg line. Washington says US staff foresee a possible major western offensive being prepared by Germany. Petrograd drive scrapped as Russia chaos grows and German plans shift to fortified fronts.
Fragmentary OCR text discusses the status of resignations by Russian generals, naming Burtoff as a notable figure and noting proposals or actions around their acceptance, with unclear spellings and missing context. The piece hints at a high command reshuffle and the evaluation of leadership in Russia.
Warden Charlie A. Murphy of the state penitentiary arrives by morning train with Indian inmate Frank Johuwen to visit his grandmother. Murphy, once amid prison turmoil, restored order and earns prisoner confidence while pushing for funding to improve safety and detention conditions at the penitentiary. Meanwhile artillery fire marks a fierce offensive near Home as forces advance from Tolmine to the river line.
German forces stormed St Bertha farm west of Fort Malinalven near Monkey. Official reports say the attack at Monoky was repulsed in an annihilating fire and the position captured.
Eight hundred Pendleton school children will take part Thursday afternoon at the Round-Up grounds in the public school rally day festival and pageant. Under the direction of Miss Levine Bailey, city supervisor of physical education, an elaborate program of music, marches and drills entitled Feet Two of the Fairies will be given. Several performers are named and patriotic costumes and drills will be featured. The program includes a marching band and a variety of school groups with scenes and songs leading to a finale celebrating Ferryland Fair.
President 10 presses party discipline as Congress negotiates amid dilatory lag. A series of conferences with congressional and party leaders are planned to speed action after six weeks of stalls.
Washington May 15 The President plans to push Congress to steady war legislation and curb extraneous matters. A White House conference tonight will seek a food control program approved by Congress and the cabinet with Secretary of Agriculture Howaton and committee leaders attending. Authorities aim to secure authority to handle the food situation nationwide.
A lemon extract business on Martin Street was broken up yesterday afternoon after the arrest of proprietor George De Mott for selling intoxicants to Indians. De Mott pleaded guilty in parish court this morning. Police, led by Officer Turner, reported extensive questioning and seizure of apparently illicit quantities, with the case involving a “Mauid hellfire” extract and alleged misrepresentation of alcohol content. The incident prompted legal action and broader scrutiny of the area.
C W Bowerman Brit ish Labour party official and MP joins J H Thomas and H W Garrod to consult with American labor leaders. Samuel Gompers AF of L president appears with them as they discuss war era actions and attitudes. The meeting signals potential impact on US labor stance toward the war.
A British Empire liner Abosso sank after a submarine torpedo hit her hull off Pastnet on April 4. Seventy-nine survivors were rescued by a submarine patrol and landed in Liverpool hours later. The vessel was approximately three hundred miles south of Pasinet when the torpedo struck.
Catholic Mission ongoing at St Mer church led by Kev Thomas A Meachier J Kes Patrick J Reilly. Mission runs through May 20 with catechesis, sermons, and preparation for First Communion. Evening services and daily instruction address eternity and Catholic doctrine for parishioners and visitors.
A fragmented note from May 12 lists price ranges and commodity terms for wheat, with references to Acerian and Canalian markets. It mentions continued maximum prices and potential listing constraints, plus scattered figures such as 248, 42, and 82.36. The text reflects confusion and partial data on wheat pricing and regional expectations.
The writer from the New York World condemns a revenue plan that threatens the newspaper industry. The piece notes political wrangling and pressure on publishers as lawmakers debate tax policies. The article reflects concern over press freedom and economic strain on papers.
A damaged OCR report describes multiple World War I era incidents. A submarine attempted to sink the Baltic twice in two days, missing both times. Survivors from a Danish lumber windjammer reached a British port after 24 hours afloat. A British steamer was reportedly sunk on April 22, while another German sub sank a vessel on April 25, with limited warning.
Paris May 15 General Petain has been named general with supreme command of the forces in the Geld Poch hero of the Marne designated as chief of staff Mivelle former commander of the fell forc es given command of army groups This sweeping change in French commanders followed a council of ministers decision
The will of the late Hen F is proved in probate, detailing a $400,000 estate to be divided among five children. It names specific parcels, including a 40 acre tract and 77 acres of farm land, with distribution figures and the executors listed as J. Vets and others.
Miliukoff appeals to soldiers amid rising danger as the Executive Committee prepares to cast a crucial vote tonight. The scene centers on tense leadership and the potential for decisive action in a volatile political moment.
Fragmentary wartime dispatch discusses revolutionary calls in Germany and allied concerns. It notes calls for worker and peasant uprisings, Soviet style influence, and strain on military power. Mentions Miliukov and debates over peace and defense amid mutinies and social unrest.
A fragmented Seattle note from March eight mentions the steer Pret and a pacifier. The text is garbled with missing words and unclear references, but indicates some event or test related to pee, tree tires, and mintle ater mete.
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