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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1918
Page
1
State Department reports mutiny among German troops on the Eastern front. A division reportedly refused orders to move from Divnusk on May 17 toward the west front. Sixty soldiers were shot, more than 1,000 imprisoned awaiting court martial. Demonstrations spread as regiments protested the war.
The Pendleton fundraising drive continues after reaching a local target of 18 dollars over the top. Despite meeting the stated minimum of one hundred million dollars, organizers say no further coercion is implied and all potential contributors should be approached. Volunteers and committees will canvass the streets tomorrow urging badge-bearing residents to donate, while headquarters report a broader national goal of 100 million dollars for the coming year.
Seattle dispatch reports a car found burned in a North Ward garage after Sheriff Studnbaker learned a Kelso woman had transferred property to Horner for a loan on May 15. Investigators suspect robbery motive as Horner headed toward his ranch with cash.
A church driven campaign supports the president’s policy to win the war for democracy and secure a league of nations. Two talks are planned in Pendleton on June 1 with speakers Dr Slinsy L. Gullek and George W Naswich detailing America Japan relations and European events.
XTRA MOSCOW reports the second Polish army refusing to heed the German demand to dim within 24 hours and engaging in combat near Kiel leaving about fifteen thousand soldiers encircled. In Rome, the Prince of Wales arrived to join a patriotic celebration of Italy entering the war, greeted by thousands of schoolboys.
May 4 dispatch from the Bintibh front reports Germans themselves disagree on the timing and method of resuming the Western offensive. Some prisoners may be used in the north with Crain aews objective. others say interior recruits will be kept behind the lines but are soon drafted and split to fill army vacancies. Weather turns cooler with clearing skies. the British air offensive continues with hundreds of German casualties and large tonnage bombings. Paris reports repulsed German attacks and French advances near Champagne with prisoners taken. London notes continued bombardments and raids. American observers describe German working parties and visible air activity. The shelling fear and night raids create nerves as farmers return to fields amid scattered shelling.
Paris May 24 an American air squadron is cooperating for the city defense. Of three German attackers one reached the city before being shot down. The bomber dropped bombs killing one and wounding twelve as Paris reports Britain is planning intensified air offensives against France.
A Pendleton school board special meeting approved a budget of 81 375 for the coming year to fund salaries and improvements. The plan includes increases for teachers, updated departments, and costs to meet state requirements, with portions financed by county and state funds and remaining through the levy. The budget also covers new manual training shifts, painterly teacher salaries, and adjustment to discontinue German instruction with credits offered.
Washington May 4 Following a McAdoo-Wheeler conference, Kitchen reported work the tax bill would pass soon. The bill would become the largest since weeks long fight and was described as aimed to avert hearings. The decision would mean that commerce would detail its home for their campaigns and is expected to be signed by the President today.
Historic meandering fragment notes May 24 as Italy Day with references to a president addressing elders, wartime burdens, and public gratitude. Mentions of demonstrations and universal democracy tone fill the damaged text. The passage is garbled but centers on celebratory commemoration and patriotism.
Secretary of War Baker said American soldiers overseas will be allowed to vote in the fall if their states set up practicable voting methods. General Pershing reportedly discouraged widespread voting while in the expeditionary force, but Baker affirmed voting is feasible where states provide workable machinery to enable soldiers to cast ballots.
Pendleton hosts a week long Joy Week carnival to raise funds for uniforms for 74 Home Guard members. Pendleton company of Umatilla County brings in a carnival with daytime and evening amusements, a dream parade opening night, and proceeds from 35 acres of grounds to help purchase uniforms. The event aims to support local military outfits and provide entertainment for all ages while aiding the Honor Guard.
In Waukesh a May 24 report notes Grace Lusk ended her testimony by accusing Mrs. Roberts of reviling her for associating with Roberta Court room weeper Were Hiner. The witness described threats and insults during a dramatic courtroom sequence.
The East Oregonian reports a chaotic circus ticket contest affecting Kaiser and local students. Stamp sales by children raised funds and prizes, with totals like $782.50 at Hawthorne and $6740.58 in another school area. A final tally and winner were not yet announced.
Lloyd George declared here that the coming weeks would be a race between Hindenburg and Wilson, urging a truce in campaigns and criticizing Prussian aggression. He praised Allied naval buildup, noted German submarine warfare's failures, and spoke of General Foch as a brilliant strategist while lamenting the struggle for command unity.
Washington plans two daily air mail deliveries between Washington and New York. The program includes two airplanes per leg and backup machines to prevent delays if one plane fails. Officials expect the increased service to speed business exchanges and popularize mail travel.
Forty four casualties are announced with four killed in action nine dead of wounds and injuries of varying severity.
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