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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1916
Page
6
An 18 year old, later identified as William O Connell of Michigan, was struck by a westbound train near The Dalles and thrown 160 feet. He stepped onto the tracks in front of the train and died instantly. The body was brought to town for burial in the pottern field with only a small book surviving.
Salem August 3 J C Cady ex superintendent of the Oregon penitentiary flax plant was terminated by the state head of control amid Governor Withycombe opposition. J Crawford of Portland was named to take charge of the flax harvest while State Treasurer Kay moved to dismiss May’s superintendent. Officials praised Cady for saving machinery costs by obtaining United States plans and avoiding duty. The board censured penitentiary officials for persistent criticism of the flax program and superintendent.
Burns resident William Hanley, a progressive party candidate for U S senator in 1914, declared support for President Woodrow Wilson's reelection. He criticized Hughes as a Parker figure and urged voters to reelect Wilson, calling him calm, honest, educated, and timely during European crises. He added he will advocate for Wilson to the best of his ability.
Joe Dingman of Webster City Iowa reports biannual liver trouble with pains in the side back and stomach and says after using half a bottle of Chamberlains Tablets he felt well with no pain. The ad claims the remedy cures widely.
Otto, a glue department worker at Coton Meat Co in North Portland, was fatally scalded after being knocked into a vat of hot water by Ban K. O'Connell. O'Connell later told the county jail he tried to rescue him but the man drowned in minutes. The incident prompted an investigation and charges.
Otto, 47, and O'Connell, 22, involved in a prior quarrel over four matters. Otto’s burial details note a 1215 Dellawarn Street residence, leaving a widow and two children. O'Connell is listed at 757 Derby Street.
London reports that Prime Minister As quith has announced Henry Duke as chief secretary of Ireland. Duke, aged 52 and MP, is described by officials as a capable administrator though some observers question his plans for Ireland.
SAN ANTONIO Aug 3 Military firms report widespread discontent as men quit steady factory work. Company G of the Second Battalion drew crowdfuls amid war talk, claiming officers misled them into joining expects relief through section crew labor. W E Jones of Muncie Indiana described stomach pain after 48 hours in camp.
A garbled note reports officials discussing wage details and troop presence. It mentions a fifteen dollar weekly shoe allotment in Munel, two hue dried per month, and a Maneles two hundred monthly, with asserting “he and his kind” staying in the area.
An historic wire report notes French forces destroying a fifth German asset amid bombardment. It details aerial activity and German shelling of Bola Fumis Gal luffo and the Mouse river towns. Mines exploded near Mousson as French troops cratered targets.
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