14 Aug 1916
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1916
Page
1
Fronts report German counterattacks push British from trenches near Thiepval while Teutons retreat across multiple fronts. British, French, Austrian units clash with heavy fighting. claims of captured villages and tactical moves cited amid broader Allied and German actions along Sereth Prench thrust and Ypres observers.
Washington January 14 The campaign between President Wilson and Charles E Hughes for the nation’s highest office proceeds with Wilson’s acceptance speech completed. Reported that he will deliver the address Saturday afternoon September 3 at the White House, outlining a high plane campaign and denouncing Republicans while appealing to progressives. By October a possible extended trip or visits to Columbus Day events are under consideration.
A compact locality round up notes a tower opening, a local man linked to bathing concerns, Happy Gingou stock being offered on the market, and a general imaging fire incident. The items read as terse summaries of civic and economic happenings in the area.
Hunters prepare for open season with artillery and wagers, as officials warn deer, grouse and pheasant may be hunted under state laws. Wardens under Captain George Tonkin explain patrols to enforce tag limits and compliance, detailing District No. 6 boundaries east of Cascade Mountains to guide compliance.
Aug 14 reports Lake Toe area flood blamed on negligence as townsfolk evacuate Nis region. Hundreds flee, substantial property loss estimated at around half a million. officials caution warning signs were ignored while rescue efforts proceed.
Fragmentary OCR text hints at a fire related care incident involving a person named Oritmay Wie and a turbine misfunction during a Saturday journey between Caynae and Thee Hollow. Mentions freight to Crile and Springs Ho, with vague references to governance and HAM.
Chicago wheat pit shows a six cent drop with Liverpool showing stronger bids. The report notes prices around 436 per bushel with mixed activity in the port area and regional market observers citing demand shifts and price volatility.
The local wheat market shows no quotations with demand low. Farmers expect prices to rise and are reluctant to sell at past lows. Last Saturday 76,000 to 106,000 bushels of wheat were sold at 3.00? to 8.0? per bushel amid quiet trading.
Notice for the first meeting of stockholders of Happy Canyon Company to be held at Pendleton Commercial Association rooms on Tuesday August 1, 1916 at 4 pm. Share offered is one dollar par value with a call for participation and discussion of stock matters.
A call invites subscriptions for a share of Happy Canyon stock. Interested buyers must send their name and dollar to J. Ros Ruby immediately. Only two shares remain for sale before the stock limits impact value. details about the meeting and corporate officers are noted for stockholders to attend in the Commercial Exchange rooms.
A severe storm swept through eastern Arkansas and western Tennessee causing destruction. Twelve buildings collapsed at Edmundson, 17 miles east, injuring seventeen. eight victims were hospitalized in Memphis. Five women may die. The storm damaged churches, toppled a Bethlehem Baptist structure, and downed telephone wires. Heavy rainfall and high winds also affected Memphis with a damaging hurricane-like gale.
Funeral held yesterday morning at the home for John Dand. Theo Doty conducted the service. Interment followed at Ol Noy Cemetery.
Jeen H W Hubbell of the Christ on church, enjoying a brief stay at Hidaway Springs, arrived Saturday to officiate at a ceremony and to conduct a rite today. He plans to return to Hidaway Wednesday as the Hubbell family continues their visit.
Hays New Auto and A. M. Winn of Helix purchased a 0 4 Buick from the Oregon Motor Garage.
George Simpkon was seen trimming the trees at the court house today in a quiet civic maintenance effort. Local officials declined further comment.
The funeral of Mrs Bligh Rotmagoux was held yesterday at the Cathalc church in Littlepoint. Father Row officiated. Interment followed at Olay cemetery.
The infant son of Mr and Mrs A Milateur was buried yesterday morning. The funeral services were held in the Mother Church, with details of the service noted in the parish records. Local residents attended the modest ceremony.
The railroad brotherhoods of conductors engineers firemen and trainmen seek an eight hour day with time and a half overtime Affects 400000 directly 2155000 indirectly 225 railroads 270000 miles of track and 2507000 cars would be tied up if a strike occurs
Twenty railroad managers arrived at the White House and met with President Wilson as mediation continued. Judge Chambers, the federal mediator, described cautious optimism while signaling no immediate strike. Representatives from four railroad brotherhoods reported the conference lasting about ninety minutes and said negotiations are in the president’s hands.
A young man named Bowlby was forcibly bathed by a mob near West Webb and Garden Streets in an apparent abuse incident. He was restrained by teachers including Clarence, who tried to defend him, but the group pressed the act and threats followed as townspeople returned to the area.
Railway managers express pessimism and fear of a nationwide rail shutdown. A prominent official says workers hate concessions and a strike seems likely, though managers favor outside adjudication. Chicago and other lines anticipate government protection and possible receivership.
Officials report potential rail strike across Western systems as UP freight and passenger crews prepare for actions. Union leaders claim a high percentage of trainmen are ready to strike if demands are not met, while management says arbitration is possible and no walkout is certain.
Fragmentary text mentions Ta Grande, Pendleteyn Somrerdey, and a nine week period at Homtane Bate de Loa Cinwiite with references to people and places but lacks coherent detail or identifiable facts. No clear event, date, or organization can be reliably determined from the readable portion.
A garbled OCR note mentions Albany and Fortin and hints at a misread tie trip and a mistaken portrayal. Details are unclear due to corrupted text but reference to places and figures suggests a historic reporting fragment.
Marrigide Litvenes Peete appears in a county clerk record for a ten day notice filed by Marrer C. Maneta and Nellie Maenmitt Mork. Residents listed include Ile Onvily and other names. The fragment preserves names and filing context without full details.
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