Coal famine probes implicates Congress problem price fixing
Cars declared inadequate shortage means loss to miners mills business and revived profit limiting machinery amid coal famine probes.
05 Aug 1919
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1919
Page
1
Cars declared inadequate shortage means loss to miners mills business and revived profit limiting machinery amid coal famine probes.
Washington. Aug 1. Officials report President Wilson and cabinet have prepared definite suggestions for reducing living costs. Palmer hints at food profit reduction while omitting specifics. Inflation fears grow as miners, railroads, and fuel costs threaten autumn hardship.
Washington notes push for government ownership of railroads as part of broader crisis. Leaders from four railroad brotherhoods prepare to testify, seeking public control and government bonds to retire capital. Government faces twin pressures from wage demands and the rising cost of living.
Men born abroad who served in the U S military or naval forces and received honorable discharges may become citizens without five years of residence. One year in state suffices, with no declaration of intent, arrival certificate, or fees. The policy lasts one year after the last American soldier returns from Europe, and naturalization hearings are urged promptly.
Five persons were seriously injured and two killed when a train crashed into the rear of another train in the yard at Baubalito California on August 5. The trains, crowded with passengers bound for San Francisco, overturned and an open switch was blamed for the wreck.
About 90,000 pounds of Umatilla County wool from the 1900s clip sold high in Boston markets. Prices ranged from 56 to 62 cents per pound for fine and medium wool, with top quality wool from Pilot Rock and Johnson & Pearson noted as near the best in the state. Market strength seen as likely to sustain into 1920, aided by ample supply and favorable eastern demand.
R M Turner the Pendleton born lawyer who once practiced here resumes the practice in the former Bailey room with plans to take over the Pendleton firm’s law work. He previously practiced in El Paso and New Mexico where he served two terms as district attorney. His wife and sons accompany him to Pendleton staying at Hotel Pendleton while securing offices.
A trainload of lambs shipped from the west to Chicago was delayed by race riots, half the lot sold at top prices but the rest held amid trouble. Returns are incomplete and a second train went east from Sloan. The middle west market is about 4400 higher than Montana offers as sheep raisers ship large consignments. Net gain now about 20 dollars per head. Spokane votes for strike. railroad shop crafts approve a strike to begin tomorrow.
Report from Yoakum area describes hogs with unusually solid hooves and odd behavior in a pen kept by John Runcellwy. A local tale attributes the anomaly to ancestral lines from a marshland boar and speculative evolution, with observers noting strange changes under lunar influence.
Carlisle efforts target new tire models with sixen and Haines lines to be fitted this season. F I Hawley of Howell & Swit Co and Pooffle Tire Rubler Co of Portland spoke during a visit to Lewis Tire & Rubber on East Court street. Hawley optimistic about growing tire fuel business in Pendleton and expects Lewis to popularize Carlisle and Cantonecards and Blackstone fabrica tires locally.
Budapest reports unconfirmed claims that Romanian General Du rescu ordered occupation of Hungary only to secure Budapest’s outskirts. He says no intention to interfere with Budapest’s internal affairs while conflicting dispatches sayAgora forces pressed toward the city despite orders.
Berlin dispatch says Marshal Von Hindenburg intends to head a new national peoples party. The group will be extremely conservative, with a state tribunal to study war responsibility and try guilty parties. Preliminary reports to be shown before the Weimar national assembly. Proposals also call for reviving electric power plants.
Hamsey and Co completes the $400 prize saddle for the world's champion steer roper to be awarded after the Round-Up competition on September 15 1 and 20. The hand made roping tree saddle features a steer head emblem silver buttons and a silver back plate inscribed with the champion and year. A second prize saddle for the Walla Walla frontier days is also finished and valued at about $900.
Memphis editor T. Lanch of the Memphis Pree faced contempt of court after remarks on politics and corruption. A procession formed and drew bands accompanied the prisoner, who was sentenced to ten days in jail and fined 50 dollars. The hearing followed a notable free speech appeal in Memphis.
The Milton traction company faces a paving dispute on Main Street between rails and 14 inches each side. City officials warn the company must cover at least 14,000 dollars for work its franchise requires. Manager Walters warns that failure to comply could force abandonment of tracks and transmission lines in Milton.
The leaders say nearly 250000 men are already affected as widespread action nears. Reports indicate strike impact spans multiple regions with effects in numerous districts, underscoring growing labor pressure and national disruptions.
Liverpool endured a police strike related disorder with a 7‑man military cordon surrounding the area. One person killed, hundreds injured and arrested, 100 injured reported, 400 arrested, widespread property damage estimated at a million and a half.
Oregon state highway commission opened bids totaling 1.59 million dollars for multiple road projects. Bids cover hard surface pavement grading and macadamising with miles listed for stretches near Astoria Tebongi Pendleton Corvallis Monroe The Dalles and Deschutes county among others. Remaining bids and awards expected tomorrow afternoon and federal aid anticipated for some segments.
A special train will bring fish kings to Astoria for the tenth annual show near the Columbia. Frank Sanborn, Astoria chamber president, and C F Barr back the trip. Five sleepers are expected to be secured and parked at the station for three days as preparations begin.
Paris August 5 Dr Karl Menner head of the Austrian peace delegation said the counter proposals to the peace treaty will be delivered tomorrow.
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