26 Nov 1917
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1917
Page
1
Chaos reigned as hundreds of Bolshevik demands spread. Wil son and Lansing weighed a possible recognition of the defacto Bolshevik government while rumors of armistice terms and internal upheaval mounted from Petrograd to Berlin.
Government project farmers in Hermiston report strong growth led by Col H G Newport. Quarter million dollars worth of project land shipped this year including alfalfa valued at 10 per acre and 14 acres of apples exported. Next year an additional 2 to 10 thousand acres to be cultivated, signaling expansion.
Anilline de Saulles testified that Totin De Saulles squandered her money and boasted of affairs with other women. She described his drinking, jealousy, and alleged influence of a confederate while describing personal conflicts and a later incident of suffering a serious event.
The interior department issues new instructions requiring bidding to rent reservation lands near Filan, provoking protests from white settlers and petitions. Dorr and Higgins lead a sweeping inquiry into land utilization, with H G Wilson and Dyer noting potential changes to distribute land at lower rents. Farmers hold more land in the reservation than permitted, prompting possible policy shifts to curb holdings and adjust rents.
Troop D officers receive promotions and transfers at Camp Millis Tong Tetund New York Nev. Captain Lee Maldwell remains at Newport while Lt. Col. Weymiant transfers to Hout Ost, with details on personnel moves, casualties, and shipboard assignments. Lieutenant James Stureie leads in patrol duties as the unit reports on losses and reorganization amid the ongoing operations.
Paris dispatch reports a French strike on a two front line near Cambrai and Queant as British forces advance. German lines are described as “useless to the enemy” while French operations push back German counterattacks with strong results at dawn.
A fragmentary notice from New York alleges a plan to revive Roman power with Duke Nicholas as first president. Ivan Murphy, head of Kaelin civilian property, is cited as backing the move. The Washington embassy denies knowledge of a grand duchess visit.
A partial police report describes a burglary incident in Cleveland where robbers forced entry, blew open a safe, and took about 825,000 to 5000 in cash. Investigators note the method involved blew torques and a car scene, with no further details available.
A garbled report from La Junt cites obfuscated notes and names suggesting a delayed release for a figure called Austin May. The text references a draft, an explanation, and a local superintendent, but details are unclear due to corrupted OCR.
London dispatch reports Allied leaders pursuing a unified front with America’s engagement strengthening coordination against Germany. Officials foresee a future single front while revising aims, with emphasis on centralized command, rapid execution, and elimination of interallied friction. Villa assault near Chihuahua noted with Carlist troops at gates.
Following a weekend announcement that the high school would retrain some faculty, Philip Pargher and Paul Amort, both in the manual training department, resigned and plan to join the navy as machinists. The departure may force the manual training department to close if replacements cannot be found, with further resignations possible early next year as more staff consider service.
Local patrol and residents search for a man in a car who turned in a false fire alarm from box 08 about 30 minutes past evening. A fine of 50 is set for each offense. Soon after responders left box 12 called again. The garage of Charles Greulich caught fire from a box of ashes adjoining the garage. Firefighters extinguished the blaze with the chemical pyrene, totaling about 59 dollars in damage.
County teachers register for a weekly institute led by Judge Phelps and assist in promoting loyalty amid concerns of sedition. The program features speeches by Milton Swarnutt and Whitman College’s English professor, outlining work of the State Teachers' Association and the educational role in fostering patriotism.
Lyman G. Rice of Copia Field Artillery leads a county group to earn commissions including first lieutenancies for J A Fee Chester Fee E O Harra and others. The Presidio camp crowns nine officers from the county with several additional locals receiving second lieutenancies in infantry field artillery and signal corps. The camp adjourns tomorrow with officers to await official assignments and return home for service posting.
George A Hartman won the Pendleton handicap golf tour finale amid a blur of misreads. Officials and sponsors noted Hartman as champion, with Kearns and Meharry mentioned in prize discussions. The event capped the Goale Championship series, with the Hoge tournament teased for after the Thastentvike Day.
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