25 Aug 1916
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1916
Page
1
Paris dispatches report French forces captured Maurepas after a Zeppelin raid caused casualties. Reports describe continued Allied pressure on the western front with British and French units fighting near Verdun and Longueval. Reams of combat summaries indicate German attempts to counterattack were repelled.
Washington Aug 25 hours concurred in senate amendments to the army appropriation bill. The action boosted total preparedness expenditures to over six hundred forty five million dollars. The report noted a battle bulletin began with I regret to report.
Ametia County publishers association proposes a legal rate study and a five cent mandate for newspaper delivery. Community leaders including L. D. Litake and C. Ash gather at Hotel Pendleton to discuss promoting a state-wide framework influencing presses, with aims to support or set publishing charges.
General Cader pushes his line within four town miles of Trieste, southeast of Monfilcone, as shells continue to bombard the city for several days. Trenches and wire entanglements hold, with corpses and dead horses scattered, and both sides exchange heavy bombardments near Carno and surrounding areas.
Danish Landsting rejected the sale of Daish West Liles for 825,000,000 to the United State by a majority vote. The report notes a wedding of Mire fd McDaniel and Carlton ONiMMeld occurred August 23 at the bride’s parents home in Portland. The couple plans a country home near Aurora, Oregon after their wedding trip.
A British merchant captain testified that the Bremen was captured in the North Sea after becoming entangled in a steel net. Four crewmen died in foul air before a patrol boat reached the helpless ship. The submarine was towed into Dover. the admiralty allegedly kept the episode secret.
Pendleton elts of Miss Mary Evans sues for 2600 claiming personal injuries from a sidewalk accident on a street in which she says she tripped on a jog and suffered a broken toe and lasting pain. She seeks 2000 for damages and 600 for medical costs from the defendant.
The Willameth Valley Lumbermen's Association has indicted Attorney to sue for a quarter million dollars against the Southern Pacific and Oregon Electric. The suit alleges freight discrimination injuring mills and threatens to close many plants as Winter months approach, with federal tensions cited as affecting freight costs.
Wide price movement reported with wheat trading up five cents in Chicago and two cents in Portland. The notices mention market ties and various price listings including Liverpool, Manitoba, and western winter wheat. A separate tidbit notes Dr. Brundage and wife vacationing in Tokeland and unrelated local literary mentions.
Miss Muriel Saling of Pendleton has been selected to rule over Astoria Regatta and Pendleton Round-Up events next month, likely becoming the first to preside over three major municipal festivals in the region this year. The choice follows her prior Queen honors at Pendleton’s Round-Up in 1913 and 1916, with strong local support and cross-city approval.
Forty head of Mexia Texas steers were selected for a local round-up to entertain and test ropers for prize money. The animals, weighing about 75 pounds each, are noted for the lowest horns and smallest eyes among recent consignments. A goat roping contest and a carload of 24 goats join the festivities as part of the program.
General report notes railroad stalemate amid Bremen capture. Kasdan announces music release. Local items include Mire Muriel Saling Gedead, identified as queen of Asteda Hegatta tid Peniletom Heamed, and nephew of Judge Moloney killed in anio warden incident. Officials respond with terse notices.
The North German Lloyd liner Willehad docks at the Buite ocean and steam ship pier in New London after a Boston voyage unescorted. The crew reported operating beyond the mile limit but no hostile ships were sighted as authorities discuss her status and pilot orders to beach if warships approach. Captain Hinese of Eastern Forwarding Co. met Willehad’s captain on arrival.
Sigmund Pennington, son of Mr and Mrs Pennington of La Grande, recovering use of his limbs after a broken back and bone pieces removed from the spinal column. Letters from him to Mrs Pennington describe progress as he recovers at the son's bedside in northern Canada, with physicians hopeful for function returning.
Robert Maloney a resident of Walla Walla and nephew of Judge J W Maloney was killed in a automobile accident in Walla Walla. He was about 23 years old, born in Athena, and had lived with his brother Ross in Walla Walla. A married sister resides in Montana. News came via Rose Maloney to Judge Miloney.
Berline Aug 05 Preparations for the Deutschland second American trip are nearly complete with cargo ready and larger than expected. Shipping men report crew willingness to enroll again. President Lot minn of Ocean Transportation, the Deuwehling off Heligoland Captain Coenke greeted him onboard.
President Wilson meets with railway president, but no change in stance on eight hour workday. Telegrams from Northern Pacific agents urge arbitration and rapid settlement, with station funds covering telegrams. White Fish and Spokane agents press Congress and public to push arbitration over congressional action.
Perry Arnold from Laramie reports Hughes announces a new name amid a crowded rally. The event at seven in the morning drew cheers as Hughes, unplanned to address, spoke briefly and urged party supporters to rally for prosperity and public backing.
The Wheat market was quiet with numerous small lots offered yesterday at low prices. Several farmers chose to hold their wheat awaiting higher rates, despite fragile conditions in shipping east and ongoing market uncertainty.
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