23 Oct 1918
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1918
Page
1
Zurich dispatch reports meetings of German laborers from Wellstech Armumen dorf Teniehenal Wilenberg and others discussing immediate peace terms and reactions to Allied diplomacy. Trade unions and local organizers convened to assess pressures, labor shortages, and potential protests amid postwar settlement chatter.
British and American forces report gains along a ten mile sector as Allied attacks press the Brioules line. Night artillery across the Oise valley yields loot and prisoners. casualties mount, with captures near Bruay and Valenciennes reported.
Five men will leave Pendleton in the morning for duty with two en route to Port McArthur and three to Fort Bravens. Named bound for Fort Stevens are Sam Grigler Freewater Frank J. Uirttain Pendiaon and Frank L. Prater. Fort McArthur travelers include FH F Wolgamott Watlown Ralph GC Raster Freewater Madelph M Tat bor. Fort halted for Pendleton reporting though delayed by the epidemic at Litheum and is now being relocated from Portland.
Secretary Daniel announced that America will add 200,000 officers and men to the navy within a year to bolster naval strength for own war effort and merchant ship protection.
Walla Walla Washington October reports the government ban on all construction halting cement work and leaving streets damaged with torn up sidewalks. A temporary government representative stated no decision but hints a possible small easing before winter to let contractors complete contracts.
The German chancellor Maximilian told the Reichstag Germany must be ready for peace or violence as President Wilson's note and the peace of justice debate unfold. He argued the German people expect a decisive stance, citing self determination, government reform, and a provisional higher authority to steer policy amid calls for equal suffrage and a new imperial system.
Paris reports British forces are in Valen ciennes as part of ongoing World War actions. Details remain limited but the move signals intensified Allied pressure on northern France.
Citizens and business groups clash over a proposed oil plant expansion that would extend pipelines and affect local wells. The Commercial Association notes potential higher costs and disruption for farmers, while officials warn the move could improve distribution of gas and oil. A referendum seeks input from residents on the proposal.
Fragmentary OCR describes a wartime procurement note about improving quantity production and delivery for military needs. The garbled text hints at a policy stance against interference and emphasizes efficiency and timely supply to support armed forces.
Dr William J Mayo told the University of Minnesota board of regents that a new serum has been perfected preventing pneumonia development in all treated cases to date following Spaulding ing the.
Paris reports the Chamber of Deputies rallying to condemn German crimes. Deputies Delory and Ragheteon recounts of women and girls aged 16 and 19 seized, separated, and forced to perform under German gunfire as punishment for resistance. Indignation echoes as speakers vow to teach future generations about the brutality.
Month caves and two fraternity homes were seized for hospital use today amid a mild form of Infinenm coms declared by officials. The action affected several sites as authorities repurposed buildings to expand medical capacity.
Twelve deaths from Spanish influenza were reported in Portland today, raising the city total since the epidemic began to twenty. Reports from the health department indicate 11 men and 219 new cases in the latest update. A prophylactic treatment in use elsewhere shows cued results and will be distributed tomorrow.
The War Industry Board stated the United States is nearing a critical milestone as American industry ramps up production. The report notes steady progress toward increased output and coordination across sectors, signaling readiness for forthcoming mobilization efforts.
NEW Youth reports the president planned to ride a horse during the Liberty Day parade in Washington. Secretary Tumulty announced the change as the parade was about to start, prompting Wilson to remark to Patrolman Murphy that riding could be seen as putting on airs or sparking Peagale to misinterpret his action.
Foreign secretary Thilfour told the Allied Cub that the safety and unity of the British Empire would not permit the return of German colonies. He warned that a colonial return would threaten stability and national security, signaling a firm stance against a postwar rearrangement.
Washington Oct 2 A rumor cites Rep. Warren of Wyoming as challenger to Chamberlain in a Senate contest. The Republican campaign committee asserts Democrats would lose Senate control if the race tilts, based on a statement from the national campaign group dated Oct 17.
Washington State college reports campus shutdown as flu epidemic spreads. Four deaths occur amid widespread illness among students and staff. campus departments close and hospital beds fill with patients.
Washington reports Austrian bank bonds fell to 95 percent on the Vienna exchange as President Wickesnpose appeared, while industrial stocks dropped 66 to 40 per cent according to neutral advices.
Washington officials reveal a revised order easing political activity rules for railroad workers. The modification lifts some bans on campaigning and fund raising while preserving duties, seen as a union labor victory amid a rail labor community.
Jadiph Oras der, formerly of Dayton, was killed in an automobile accident while hurrying to aid a stricken brother in Pullman. Cresier, a former Dayton resident who ran a Main Street store, was about 20, leaving a wife and a brother. The Washington State College community awaits further details.
A fragmented report describes Oregon community efforts combining education and civic engagement to address local issues. It highlights a river valley setting, a town remodeling project, and a focus on future development with students observing the process.
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Fragmented wires report Wilcont discussions with allied governments on German reforms and Kaiser powers. Messages indicate split factions and potential constitutional changes amid wartime negotiations. A Paris note notes Alsace Lorraine and armistice debates. Wilson conversations noted with Navy officials and military chiefs in Washington talks.
American Expeditionary Forces create sorting stations to speed letters and telegraphs to troops in France. Experts reassigned from post offices help run mail service, deploying devices to reduce misaddressed mail, while soldiers move between units and families must notify changes.
An autumn bulletin from the Weather Bureau forecasts a rapid change to cooler weather within 34 hours across the plains states, the eastern mountains, and toward the Mississippi Valley by Thursday. The notice cautions residents to prepare for plummeting temperatures as winds shift.
A fragment notes that members of the Sigma Kappa fraternity report an attack against Berwick. It mentions several young women including Mies Hamel Strain and A. Ott and implies distress among the group. Further readable details are unavailable in the fragment.
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