25 Nov 1918
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1918
Page
1
Washington reports a shift to a 90 000 daily discharge rate by week end or early next week as demobilization speeds up. Affects army divisions and logistics with potential delays from geopolitical tensions and the withdrawal of some American posts.
Rome November 25 The world record for taking prisoners goes to Francesco Caradin son of the Rome vice prefect He earned the military medal for actions during the Austrian retreat He commanded three drumered cars with 14 men and headed off 4000 Austrians capturing them all The feat is 266 prisoners per man
To the citizens of Umatilla County the Christmas Roll Call opens December 11. Membership renewals and new joiners are urged as Europe faces greater need. Population of 25,000 should have members, with a dollar to aid in mercy labor worldwide. A. chairman calls for open speech books and a $1 pledge in the name of charity to humanity.
A wartime caption notes the top image depicts Allied movement into a city, highlighting a central figure among supporters. The map reveals Rhine territory being populated by allied forces and mentions plans to occupy western Rhine towns and surrounding areas as the zone expands toward Holland.
Pendleton Oregon November 5 Evitor Mast Oregonian reports a letter urging a communal memorial hut for returning soldiers and veterans. The idea envisions a public meeting place to honor those who served and to aid families, with community groups invited to support and fund the project.
A planned highway expansion nears completion with a new grade reaching the top of the hill, linking Pendleton to McBay Creek and the Belo area. Judge Marsh notes gradual progress with travel to Belo anticipated within a week, while the fully paved route from Pendleton to the Telit region awaits final approval and construction milestones.
There will be corgi turkey to Kobroniel for the vine craftowel Chee Teele M. The beet towed will renal at 2 cents.
Washington reports officials expect German guilt in conspiring with Austria to spark the war. Bavarian officials argue Germany approved Austria’s push before 1914, with documents cited from the Bavarian minister to Berlin. The Bavarian government seeks to curb imperial influence and shift blame to the Kaiser's circle.
County treasurer Grace Gita notes November workload heavy as cash disbursements rise. A large check mailed to Salers Leni for county taxes. Election costs and road work add to expenses. warrants delayed until cash available, with expected spring repayments.
Three new cases appeared in the quarantine list as cages were moved from the emergency hospital to 617 Ga are ter and 12 cages remain at the emergency hospital. Names linked to the fresh cases include Mr. Denter Mrs. Hutchins and others with addresses on Vincent and West Court McKenzie Jane Roseh and Foon among the listed. The report notes incident times and Sunday final updates.
The Journal notes Fred Lockley will speak here as part of a planned program. A public meeting is mentioned, with preparations by The Journal staff and a expected extended liberty for attendees.
Fragmentary note reports Italians occupying several Soban cities including a home area. Text is garbled with unreadable terms. specifics on dates, places, or parties remain indeterminate.
Chited Prem State Corréspondent reports German camps show dire conditions for American prisoners. French troops occupy Alsace Lorraine capital, and Germans allegedly starve and mistreat inmates while moving prisoners to rear areas before supposed liberation. Aviator Eugene Seegel, wounded and captured, escaped from a camp with British and French officers aiding. Scoggs remains with British guards by the Rhine bridge.
In a Saturday evening statement warden C A Murphy outlines what he calls the governor's misrepresentations about a request for his re signing He accuses the chief parole official of dictatorial control and criticizes the governor for accepting his counsel without scrutiny alleging extravagant interference at the penitentiary He asserts he has never been amenable to the executive and cites orders from the warden to staff as evidence of autocratic governance and discord within prison administration.
Walla Walla seeks new influenza measures as four deaths occur today after a recent outbreak is lifted. School attendance remains at about 60 percent of normal as medical society and city commissioners plan further actions.
In Southern California a fierce wind storm battered the region as the yacht Trojan with Chief Quartermaster Charles Kiertiff from the San Pedro naval training station vanished after a nightlong search. The storm caused damage to orange crops and disrupted local ports as rescuers scoured for any sign of the vessel.
Washington November 15 reports on a Republican peace conference plan. The article notes preparations for a Republican observer to attend with prominent duties, aiming to influence postwar policy and arms talks. It describes the leadership role of Wille Pire while detailing expected delegation composition and public visibility at the conference.
Citizens in Pendleton and the county weigh a memorial honoring soldiers and sailors in the war. Proposals include a statue, art sculpture, or a combined architectural memorial at sites like Round-Up Park or near the federal building, with funding ideas from the Patriotic Service League and potential central national involvement.
A fragment describes two 300 ton silos to store feed for wintering sheep. It mentions a person named Kyle overseeing chaffing and filling large silos, and a wagon loaded with corn related to the operation near a county location.
Report notes sheep remain on range at Echo as several bands stay elevated to higher pasture. Additional groups are still grazing on the higher range.
Berlin reports describe a critical internal crisis as workers and soldiers councils pressure for control, with divisions across regions. A proclamation signals attempts at counter revolution while Berlin, Bremen, Hamburg and others consider independent republics, amid fears of widespread upheaval and civilian defense amid troop and machine gun deployments.
The Pendleton club grounds hosted a turkey shoot with WEW stars including H J Stillman, Wepangle, Dan Bowman, Lee Matlock and Baur. About three birds per winner, many names to be confirmed after score averaging. Winners also included Charlie Hamilton and Dr Hubson party from Walla Walla. hundreds of birds offered amid farm exhibit.
A garbled report describes Constantinople related hires, a government action, and a formal officer count. The fragment mentions 24 officers and a dated event, with unclear agency names and roles. The item reads as a political procurement or personnel allocation note with limited readable specifics.
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