14 Apr 1917
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1917
Page
1
Portland April 14. Eastern wheat brokers push rapid purchases as prices climb. Quotations flow to mills in Walla Walla and the Me redeuisgiris district with a two dollar and one cent Portland delivery high. The note calls for sending all the wheat possible as prices advance amid mill interest and buyers.
Henry Waltereun submits a contribution to a war contest at Center Bay with Roosevelt's aid to select an appropriate battle cry. The piece targets Hapstyrar and Hahynsolleris TM Watterson and urges action with a combative stance. April 14.
April 14 reports say a group of Villistas wrecked a northbound train twenty miles south of Jerpe and killed four passengers after a clash. Fire destroyed wires as firemen fought the blaze. investigation to begin soon.
French sailors paraded Washington April 44 and hailed the White House as Lafayette’s entouage. Enoch carried an American flag as an American corps welcomed the visitors before the crowd, who paid little heed to the striking uniforms and the parade passed with no notable attention.
A Milton Freewater teacher asserts Oregon could fund a permanent highway bond system. Citing 1916 state debt and per capita wealth, he argues Oregon’s high per capita taxes and expenditures justify bonds to improve roads. He compares Oregon’s finances with other states and urges cautious adoption of the proposal.
Local farmer Herrsh Pendleton sold bulk wheat to a Kansas City mill at 1.93 per bushel after wire offers. A competing KC bid of 2.26 per bushel arrived, but Pendleton chose the larger bulk rate while noting the processing and bagging costs affect overall value.
Philadelphia telegram reports prominent corporate lawyer John A Johnson died at age 76. He reoriented key Mandanti and Atieriomn partnerships, leaving a lasting impact on the firms and local business circles.
A submarine incident off the coast near Cape Imate resulted in the sinking of the U S schooner. Captain Nicholas Willer and eight crew members were aboard, all eight saved as wreckage was afloat and rescued by nearby vessels.
A photograph shows evangelist Bills Sunday with family members Paul Bonday Ma Sunday Sunday Bunting Riley Sunday Jr. and Geere Marquit Sunday after their arrival for a months long campaign in New York.
Buenos Aires April 4. Argentina moves toward breaking diplomatic ties with Germany as anti German sentiment rises nationwide. Reports cite the submarine attack on the Argentine windjammer Monte Proteida, prompting officials to forecast a German break while the cabinet holds action. A brief conference with Jaoxen asserts Argentina Germany are at peace. A strong anti German rally and a delegation of prominent Argentine men present a message of sympathy to American Ambassador in formal ceremony. The government tightens around the German legation and telegraph services amid the crisis.
Portland officials received an offer from the Commissioner of Labor to construct a jitney fleet in Portland. The note indicates plans to commence the project and asks for assistance in removing barriers, with entreaties directed to local committees to support the effort.
Washington University won the three mile intercollegiate race by four lengths at Oakland on April 14. Stanford was second and California third. Washington's time was twenty one minutes and twelve seconds in unfavorable conditions with rain.
In New Brunswick on April 1 Edward Armrein, an German-born resident not yet naturalized, is suspected of hanging an American flag from his home porch. Overnight, the wall near the front door shows signs of tampering, with a hole or damage observed between the door and adjacent wall, suggesting an act tied to wartime sentiment.
Washington April 1 Breckwell a farmer in Pawnee County receives the first loan under a federal farm loan program. The amount awarded is 400 dollars and is funded by the Federal Land Bank of Whebite.
Washington April 14 The United States plans to aid Russia by present and future measures including political, moral, and economic support. Prominent figures emphasize backing the Russian government to resist German influence and keep allied effort intact.
San Francisco April 11 A special squadron of three Japanese cruisers was ordered to cooperate with the United States as part of a joint Anglo American naval task. The action aims to coordinate operations and safeguard Allied interests in the area.
Washington April 14 the proposed eight hundred million dollar bond issue passed the House at 4:30 pm with little opposition. Amendments were minor and allowed members to vote. Majority Leader Kitchin entered committee amendment praising allied team for efficient national security and defense funding. The provision restricts loans to nations at war with the United States foes.
Washington reports the house will approve sending three billion dollars to the Allies with minimal reservations. Republicans and Democrats sharply attacked amendments restricting loan terms. Moore of Philadelphia urged repayment in thirty years, a proposal hotly criticized.
Secretary Reifield proposed to the War Department mobilization of training camps to support the nation’s fishers Statlins and other training sites. The plan aims to expand facilities across the United States with about ten nations involved, each to deploy near land reserves.
An auxiliary to the Umatilla County Red Cross chapter was organized at Mt Helix yesterday with an initial membership of 15. Officers chosen include Mrs J B Anderson as chairman, Mrs Marr Wilkes as secretary, and Miss Phyllis Piper as treasurer. The Pendleton Red Cross headquarters request sewing machines for the work and will loan them. Mrs Grommelin donated 200 bolts of knitting cotton and a dozen knitting needles for the Red Cross effort. London notes report a month of fighting with Allied gains of 750 square miles of French territory and 75 miles of advance, as the British push toward Paris while German lines at Vimy Ridge come under heavy shelling. The British press notes encirclements and persistent activity near St Quentin, with talks of German strain as Haig presses the advance.
Ban Francisco April 14. Dittrlet attorney Fickert declares full confidence in the testimony of FC Cc Oxman prominent inland empire sheepman star witness in the Money trial against whom frame up charges were made. The accuser Fel friend Beth are said to be en route to San Francisco.
Washington April 12 officials state that members of the crews of German executized will be put to work. One thousand eight hundred and state men are effected. A survey is being made to determine where the new could beet be employed.
Thompson addresses a Farmers Union county convention urging endorsement of the bonds. He argues federal road authority cooperation and state highway pledges to fund main trunk roads, warning defeat would jeopardize the Cold Springs to Columbia port road project and main route grading plans.
Washington April 1 The push for wartime food conservation threatens breweries and distilleries as grain needs escalate for food and military use. Brewers fear production cuts and shutdowns while advocates urge strict wartime prohibition to redirect grain to feed and rations. High officials and labor groups weigh implications of curbing beer production during the war period.
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