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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1918
Page
1
In Lorraine, May 24, Germans launched a heavy gas shell barrage, firing liquid phosgene in large counts. American officers warned troops to stand firm as the attack continued under uncertain results. In a separate air duel over the lines, three American aviators defeated four German flyers, shooting down one enemy aircraft as the others retreated.
Wayne Bedrock of Company A 162nd Infantry sends a letter home describing training, Hun tactics, and front hopes. He speaks of meals, quarters, and mail, notes Hun marksmen dwindling, and vows to play tricks on the foe. He mentions a ring made from German metal and plans to send packages home.
May 15 Moscow reports peasants uprisings across Ukraine burning crops forests and machinery as German artillery shells towns including Duren Kremtchong Epriatine and Mirgorod. Mirgorod defenders reportedly repelled the attack with artillery and machine guns.
Railroad wage talks leave over 200 men affected as the proposed 4 percent raise depends on December 1915 pay and may deduct earlier increases. Officials expect limited gains for low paid workers while some employers may receive genuine boosts backdated to January 1. Board creation aims to prevent wage cuts and address uneven raises.
Lightning hit the Repanno chemical plant in Wilmington causing a nitro glycerine mill to explode. Three tons of fibro glycerine exploded, huge crater formed. The mill was in operation when several workers were injured and buildings destroyed. The lone won $75,000.
Washington May 27. Germany forms convict battalions to ease man power strain. Other drastic steps include curtailing munition factory labor and mobilizing women, children, and prisoners while shifting troops from Dutch frontier garrisons and the Romanian front to the west.
W W Green of Echo has been named county superintendent to succeed Superintendent Young, who will move to Portland to engage in realty business. Green, 36, educated in Indiana and Oklahoma, has eight years of teaching in Washington and six in Umatilla County, with three years as superintendent at Cle and tree years in Tom-lim. He is married with children and will take office after Young resigns this week.
Rome May 2 reports a state of siege declared in several Austro Hungarian provinces including Bohemia and other Slavonic regions amid rising disorder. The dispatches say authorities ordered curbs on movement and public assembly as security measures were imposed.
A May fire in Heppner caused about 25000 in damages to a garage owned by Dick Johns of Monument and neighboring buildings. Winds from the northwest spread embers, threatening the town. several businesses and residences sustained secondary losses while firefighters worked to control the blaze.
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Government plans to tax wheat held for the government on March 1. county officials initially collected but then ruled the county lacked authority, with refunds to be issued. Farmers were asked to report who holds the wheat, and a correspondence between HL Houser and MM Howser discussed who pays the taxes and how receipts should show payment on government account.
Washington reports the shipping board launched fifteen ships and three wonder ships totaling about 06,700 tons for the week ending May 23. The May total reaches 20 steel vessels and 25 wooden ships.
British and French troops counter attacked southwest of Ypres with heavy gas shelling. Franco-British forces retook most ground lost yesterday. Germans fortified along Aisne front while reserves moved up. American troops in Chemin-des-Dames area replaced by British as fighting continues along Aisne and Flanders fronts.
Washington reports Allied reserves reaching the Soissons front have been mobilized, with British officials noting action. May 28 dispatches describe Allied and German positions at the southern battle line, arguing gains do not threaten Allies significantly. The text highlights leadership shifts and strategic conditions as the war continues.
Al G Barnes brings 60 lions and tigers to Pendleton for an 8 oclock performance. Trainers include Martha Miettine and Rien Mma with a display of trained acts, with Col. Predepith and Mire Vers Karte overseeing demonstrations. The grand cage tour opens at 7 showing the dangers and spectacle of the circus.
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