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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1918
Page
1
William Phillip Simms reports a German Gotha raid over a British hospital area. Bombs killed and wounded many nurses and attendants, with fierce courage noted among staff who stayed to aid patients. The German commander was captured and treated by nurses.
Washington May 23 General Crowder announces a new draft rule effective July 4. It covers gamblers, hotel workers, waiters, bartenders, domestic servants, store clerks, and many nonessential occupations, excluding some categories. Local boards may compel work and deny relief to those deemed not usefully employed, aiming to mobilize every factory and loom for national defense.
Portland May 14 Oregon reports a new state quota gain of 25000 dollars. Officials believe this is the first such increase in the state in years, signaling stronger revenue or funding prospects.
Washington news reports announce a casualty toll with 14 killed in action and 12 dead from wounds, plus 3% wounded severely. Harvey Palmer of Hilledale Oregon and George Raborn of Tacoma are noted, with further details on injuries and settlements. A separate Winnipeg note reports a civic strike involving 20,000 city employees and a large-out mobilization.
Al G. Barns, proprietor of the famous circus, paid $3,600 in war taxes on admissions in Oregon and Idaho over the past fifteen days. The circus aids the government with posters urging support for war charities and liberty bonds. A visiting agency agent praised the effort, and 81 former employees have joined the service, with a service flag displayed.
A fragment notes a Socialist Woman described as a new Mormon type. The text mentions a figure tied to RANSAS and Siva Teer Pastor, with references to theft, federal court, dialogue, and patriotism. Details are unclear and miswritten, but indicate political and religious tension and an opposition stance.
Paris May 25 two dozen raids against the city were repelled by artillery. No victims reported as the serpent denied involvement in the Paris area. San Francisco May 2, workers demand higher wages, pledging continued support for army food. Katherine Stinson flies Chicago to New York mail route, Cleveland leg noted. Washington May 23 house passes emergency food bill with 291 to 4 vote, with a proclamation stop on grain and booze usage.
May 22. William Horner, husband of a Kelso woman, and two children are killed in a crime many locals say is linked to the Sharp and Pannett families. The report notes Horner killed Passet in a suspected accident and mentions Mrs Pannet as a figure in the case. The Kelso victims are identified as Horner and the Passet family, with five others reportedly from Republic.
Pendleton student Homer Mayden of Hill Military Academy in Portland received a corporal’s rank through diligence in military drill and bearing. The school notes many graduates now serve as officers, praising discipline and state service as another generation trains for the army.
A letter from Lt Joe Despain, serving with the American Air Service in England, recounts a near fatal shelling in France that killed several comrades but left Despain miraculously alive. The writer describes prayers, a narrow survival, and hopes for a transfer to rejoin his unit in old glory, with continued updates awaiting further pages.
A large group of students will receive diplomas at the high school auditorium tomorrow evening. University official Dean John Straukh of the University of Oregon will deliver a address. The list includes Paloma Bowman, Aladya Thedwell, Madeline Burtes, Eugene Royton, and many others. The program features musical and choral acts and an awards segment.
Stroble reports Thorn Hollow pipeline project advancing swiftly with crews laying pipe and tree cover along the right of way. The contractor notes progress on bore sections and remaining trenching tasks as the team targets completion and delivery of 606 feet of coal pine material for welding.
Mineevety is admitted to membership to the He- PabHionn Claty and tie of painting to near that of Tali. Hiavervele "fites to the President that be is Plesecd.
Red Cross drive reports show Pilot Rock leading all towns in the state for participation. Other districts like Freewater Hermiston Umatilla and Holdman report substantial progress with Pendleton still short but improving. County totals reach 395525.75 with a county quota of 27000 as follow up committees push to complete offers.
Washington reports a major allied relief effort to aid Russia. President Wilken and Admiral Reading planned a joint conference as military aid is prepared, with American troops and matériel to untangle the wartime supply system.
H J Taylor was elected head of the 1 4h F seat for a term of three years at the ICCF meeting in Reaston May 85. Observers noted the event occurred as favorable weather continued.
A Wisconsin tornado caused widespread devastation with sixteen killed and twenty injured. Reports mention damage across multiple villages including Laie Fleck Village as responders rush to aid survivors and assess collapsed structures.
Polio incident reported in New York. factory fire destroyed Meadowmont hennele valued at 1000, owed by Mrs. Loon Warner. A $400 fine imposed with a sentence of seven years in France. Red Cross drive aid noted. Conduct line states work must be done.
Officials identify mother Mrs Horner and son and daughter as victims in a Kelso area crime. Willian Horn er, a Snownealmi Lumber Co. worker, is named as a surviving family member. Investigators continue to comb Cowllie county for clues as they seek motive and suspects in the fatal Sunday night incident.
Between Monday and Wednesday the admiralty announced a new chapter for the Zeebrugge raid with details that some aircraft sunk in command and others damaged. Naval aviators are credited with the latest developments in the operation.
May 23 dispatchs from Washington report General Bridges predicting a German offensive around June 1. He cautions that if Mackensen fails to break the allied line near Ypres Amiens and Bethune German plans may shift to an Italy-focused drive. Reports note intensive German training and renewed activity along the Piacardy front with daily shelling and low-flying raids.
May 12 report from overseas centers on General Leonard Wood being considered for a major role in the expeditionary army. Officers describe a distinct American pattern at the western front as plans for a provisional independent force under Pershing take shape, with Wood possibly in a senior leadership position.
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