03 Oct 1918
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1918
Page
1
A garbled report indicates Turkey proposing peace to the Allies with Germany notified and the war possibly ending. The plea is framed as a threat to reconsider terms if not met, with mentions of imminent action and military considerations.
Washington dispatch reports a wide German retreat along a two mile depth front from Antwerp toward Amberg. British and American observers note a major retreat with retreats extending 20 miles, declaring the enemy reassessing positions while civilians and troops endure the movement.
The dispatch from Copenhagen claims Liberal will succeed von Hobrting as German chancellor. Meanwhile reports from Washington note Price Mexengiltian’s political win. Maxemillian’s alliance with an English wife is mentioned as part of the evolving postwar balance.
Italian forces press a new offensive as the Austrian and Italian fronts clash. A column reports goals to demoralize Allied armies and advance toward strategic junctions, while Austrian troops attempt to hold allies against further movement and Turkish involvement.
Pendleton city council hears a report by Commissioner Penland alleging Chief of Police Al Roberts failed to enforce ordinances on gambling bootlegging lewd women and curfew amid a Round-Up. Penland seeks Roberts dismissal. council postpones decisive action and orders further investigation.
The university president urges adoption of what is described as a normal measure to meet growing demand for trained teachers. The draft plan includes strengthening teacher preparation, aligning high school and college programs, and expanding statewide educator training in eastern Oregon and beyond. The proposal aims to improve credentials, raise standards, and ensure sufficient graduating teachers for public schools.
Organizations JOIM honors new superintendent Al Ordenii lione of the ety ar joining in a reception to be held Saturday in Austin. The event honors Austin city superintendent Mire Avioli Thole ters mer home and distant figures from Colomada Pendleeton school. Attendees include university leaders and commissioners from Michie and Colorado. The gathering recognizes the new leader and his work at the University of the Clip of New York and related institutions.
Fragmentary wartime item notes German forces firing at a location described as Roulers Flanders Objective 1s. The text references bombardment and potential retaliation by Allied units, with limited legible details on positions or outcomes.
R F Kirkpatrick resigns as member of the city council. Meeting minutes reference his departure and the council’s next steps as officials discuss repairs and responsibilities related to city projects. The document notes ongoing work on water systems and street repairs amid leadership change.
The record shows about 254,012 Huns imprisoned in three months with 123,000 captives taken in a single month on the Western Front. In September a bag of prisoners is noted along with 100 cannon and 10,000 guns seized. Allied forces claim extensive captures from July 15 to September 20 totaling 248,104 men and numerous machine guns.
In a brief item the U S Gutter Tampa is reported sunk in forum waters with all aboard lost, according to the Navy Department notice.
A garbled late 19th or early 20th century style notice cites Hans Pahl taking a full bond quota amid partisan obscurity. The text reads as corrupted OCR with scattered names and phrases, mentioning Mawes Pel and a series of fragmented references to bonds, bids, and assertions of ability, with unclear dates or localities.
Fragmented report notes a 1 mile front sheet action with references to Le Catalet, Gonz, Sequiard and others, claiming a German retreat and prices or prizes. The text is garbled and lacks clear dates or complete names.
An obituary note reports the death of the head of a lumber company, with fragmented references to locations in Canada and Winnipeg and mentions of a maker and rents. The readable text confirms a notable death in the lumber industry with ties to Canadian cities.
A caustic speech accuses slackers and disloyalists as the Service League vows strict discipline. The lengthy tirade references loyalty, town affairs, and upcoming actions amid tensions within local groups and governance.
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