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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1918
Page
1
London reports American naval forces battled submarines on November 27. They claimed ten raiders destroyed and twenty six other vessels damaged in the engagement.
President Wilken plans a full nation speech detailing the administration's platform and peace commission head, while designating executive functions during the president's absence. Five nominees for McAdoo's post will be named, with McAdoo handling duties via a Washington delegation as Wilken heads to France and aims to depart by December 3.
Washington Now and McAdoo announced plans for a fifth loan to finance war costs. The plan includes by weekly Treasury certificates ahead of the loan and emphasizes continued heavy expenditures for the army of occupation and other war bills. He warned payments depend on continued public support as November outlays set a record.
Paris news reports workers remove and lay gates along a city avenue to welcome King George of Britain, with preparations including guards and furniture arrangements. The events are tied to a ceremonial arrival, with crowds and official notices guiding the route from the rail station toward central squares.
In a matter regarding a woman linked to the ambassadorship, uncertainty surrounds her appointment as ambassador and the associated government role. The report notes her involvement in the broader diplomatic framework and references her prominence among officials during the era.
Weston farmers report Red Mexican beans on summer fallow land yield about 40 dollars per acre after expenses for harrowing and cultivation. Beans price five cents a pound, with costs estimated at 60 to 260 dollars per acre depending on land quality. County Agent M. A. Shrock arranged sample shipments and engaged local herders to assist harvest and testing.
Lima dispatch notes rumors from Buenos Aires that Chilean, Argentine, and Mexican ministers discuss an alliance to resist US or European intervention in South American affairs. Argentina's minister in Lima denies the reports and says no such plan exists.
Washington reports four peace commissioners chosen as a cabinet lineup discussion continues. Names like Witema and Baruch surface in rumors about the War and Treasury boards, with the public eye on the possible secretaryship posts and railroads oversight.
A quirky Thanksgiving tale unfolds as Dave Hill stages a hunt for a gander, leading to comic confusion. A wandering bird, a doctor, and a bridge balcony auctioneer add to the scene before the third bird is found dead, leaving the crowd in bewilderment and anticipation for the next day.
November 27. Secretary Daniels announces Vice President and President Wilson will nominate Rear Admiral Gleaver, in charge of officer fleet at New York, to the rank of admiral in the American Navy. The move names Gleaver for high command amid ongoing wartime preparations.
New York Nov 27 there is no confirmation from the Peruvian consulate here that the diplomatic break between Peru and Chile has ended by a Peruvian apology. No official word supports the claim.
Chapter on the Pendleton Round-Up to appear in History of Oregon, written by J B Horner, professor of history at OAC. ML H Chethian prepared the chapter at Horner's request. An engraving will depict Low all bor making the fat owe ela plotship side of Argel in 101%.
Seattle November 27. Attorney Fickert of San Francisco faces seditious utterances charges after John F B Densmore testified he heard a telephone recording. Densmore asserted the charge is supported by the device recording and quoted remarks about the President and administration.
Chairman Bherey of the House Appropriations Committee announced Congress will take full command of financial recommendations to enforce peace time economy. The statement signals ongoing focus on wartime appropriations and budget discipline as the treasury seeks to return funds and oversight to the executive branch.
Paris reports a reception plan by army and state chiefs for the American party. Pereira minister Alehon and Admiral Lorcoe will meet President Wilson, while allied army chiefs await the arrival of the Armenian party in Paris.
Navy officials told the naval committee that advances include new air stations and ships, as well as a report of speeds near 359 miles per hour from experiments. Adm. Taylor and Capt. Steele described the plan and the tripleplane, dubbed the KPA chain, as part of racing toward the world’s first triplane.
Fragmentary OCR details describe Pat Lomerzan from an unspecified locality facing questions about swearing yesterday. A witness talks of witnesses, timing, and possible motive amid contested events and party notes at a public setting.
In Nov 27 dispatch from London, 70,000 armed Berlin troops move to seize power amid counter revolutionary bids. Kurt Eisner, leader of the German republic, is praised for quelling Bolshevik influence while a reward of 82% is offered for suspected leaders dead or alive.
A Rowe patch from Lonthin reports the Pope will relinquish his residence in papal Rome after the peace conferences. The ascribed decision cites two possible motives: either pressure from Belsheviam or a request from the Italian government.
At Camp Lewis Tacoma November 275 alien residents from enemy nations, previously barred from citizenship, rush to naturalize via a shortened path as the war ends. Many soldiers seek discharge or are awaiting reassignment, while authorities tighten controls and report hundreds granted or awaiting final papers.
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