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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1917
Page
1
Reports warn German and Bolshevik forces face shortages and possible separate peace moves. In Paris a claim of proof that German spies sent Lenin is reported amid talks of intensified arms review by Trotsky. Petrograd cites near starvation as Dukhonin resists orders while government functions falter. Washington notes moves toward coalition talks ending counterrevolutionary threats as parties maneuver.
Former Senatorial contender R. N. Stanfield has announced his bid for the Republican nomination to succeed Senator C. J. McNary. He seeks statewide support in the race expected to draw multiple party figures and primary attention.
A coroner's jury declined to assign blame in a fatal accident that killed three children. The proceedings referenced the investigation into the tragedy and questioned fault, with testimony highlighting the complexities of liability. No conclusive determinations of negligence were issued.
A garbled town debate centers on center parking near North Madivon and North Madivoh streets. Citizens allege mismanagement and conflict over placing parking in the street center versus side lots. A committee vows essential steps to resolve the center parking issue without harming other city lots.
Paris reports units holding ground with Brennehene forces reportedly contesting positions yesterday. Street changes and movements described as successful advance near key sectors, with limited details on casualties or broader strategic impact.
Nov 22 Portland dispatch reports Chief Deputy Sheriff Bob Phillips died from bullet wounds after attempting to arrest Louis Hayes, an escaped maniac from the asylum at Salon. A night-long posse cornered Hayes in a vacant house. he was killed as Phillips died.
A garbled wartime notice from Camp Lewis orders men to stay out of Seattle. The fragmentary text mentions officials, dates, and directives, but the surrounding details and context are unreadable.
Local chatter hints at Olcott pursuing a gubernatorial race as supporters and critics weigh possible alignment with party figures. Analysts note potential implications for regional politics, voter sentiment, and upcoming party strategies.
U S government warns of German agents seeking to incite conflict with Mexico and disrupt oil supplies. Reports describe covert operations aimed at Carranza's regime and potential U S retaliation if oil infrastructure is jeopardized.
Court records reveal Rothroge facing a ten thousand dollar suit over alleged defamatory statements. The case names Celeste and others as plaintiffs with attorney Hunt representing the defense. Proceedings reference claims of harm and potential remedies in a pending legal action.
Officers returning from France warned that British tanks were improving fast and could outmatch American armor. They described new British innovations as formidable and suggested American designs must evolve to relieve Allied pressure, with Pershing's forces urged to match or exceed British capabilities.
Last night the council authorized street improvements on Wilken, Madixon to Hisah, and others across Chiefs area. They directed plans for Wilken Street paving and hydrant upgrades while some routes await final adoption.
A garbled wartime dispatch reports German efforts to expand a naval exclusion zone across Atlantic waters near Azores and beyond. The prose is severely corrupted, but indicates aggressive naval actions and enforcement near Atlantic routes, with references to locations such as Azores and Grack waters and various war-related terms.
Italian forces defend along the Piave as dikes break under floodwaters. Reinforcements rush to aid defenders while counterattacks around Gasera Melotta and Vatec are reported. Italian troops reportedly pierce dikes at Benetinve and Nedved, and portions near Monte Fontana and Monte Spingell are described as captured with German forces attempting to reinforce northern lines.
Pendleton high school football team trains hard for the Western Oregon scholastic championship game against La Grande. Captain Curty Willar leads Pendleton with standout linemen Willin and Torgeson, while Franklin High of Portland eyes a strong Portland league showing in the other semifinal, with kickoff set for 6:24 tomorrow.
A local dispute at the Stark From area centers on library operations. Citizens, led by Mersey and others, seek a peaceful legal settlement to settle the contention over library governance and access. The outcome hinges on court action filed by stakeholders and community groups.
Nov 22 dispatches report British troops penetrating eight miles beyond the Hindenburg line with German prisoners over 10,000. Seven counterattacks failed to halt the advance as Britain targeted Cambrai's railway hub and supply depots. British forces seized Fountaine and Notre Dame village amid reports of German blindness in the spy network and waning German defenses.
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