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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1919
Page
8
Residents approve a 10,000 bond to build a city water system with Wells Creek as the source. A steel storage tower will be erected near the bank, with a well already dug to 126 gallons a minute. A surface well will serve as an auxiliary supply if needed.
Portland, Aug 26. With New York reporting 19 jowts of the American Legion in Oregon, George A White temporarily in charge writes state chairman RE Flyers that Oregon moves to eighth in the union for posts to men in service. Last week more charters sent east, total posts now 71, placing Oregon near the front rank in the nation. Alliance, Neb. Aug 26. John Krause known as the Nebraska potash king dies after hospital shock and burns from burning oil splatter after a tar oil explosion. Krause and a brother owned a 20 000 acre ranch in northwest Nebraska with many lakes. His former home was Fountain City, Wis., where the remains will be taken.
Washington Aug 36 The War Department ordered all soldiers not to wear stars on the Victory ribbon unless a proper citation accompanies the award. A silver star is allowed only with specific citations such as Medal of Honor and Distinguished Service Cross. Officers and enlisted men must present citations to their commanding officer for approval. Bronze stars are restricted to representing actual battles.
High Moore, 19, farmer from Rage River Oregon, stood trial in San Luis Obispo for complicity in the murder of watchman David Morthouse. Moore and two others were implicated in a Paso Robles burglary, with defense to claim mental deficiency and a history of misfortune after a runaway accident.
A mysterious arming of Pomoranians is reported by the Berlin Aton el Uhr Blatt. A military automobile delivered a load of arms on Saturday and another car was halted while attempting to deliver about 400 rifles and ammunition to the Pomeranian Agricultural League.
A hearing before U S Commissioner Drake in Portland decides whether Joseph E Riley and his 18-year-old bride Dorothy Tidd Riley will be tried in Portland or San Francisco for counterfeiting. Authorities link Riley to a large Pacific coast counterfeit network and allege bigamy and desertion themes.
The Franklin County grand jury indicted four Columbus baking companies and five company officials for violating the Valentine antitrust statute. The indictments detail the actions and names of the firms involved as authorities pursue the case.
The War Department authorizes the seven Divisions of the Regular Army to use motor transportation. Equipment will be issued in limited quantities as prescribed for 1918, pending a ration and supplies based system. Subordination to equip seven divisions remains skeletal and does not end traditional arms use or future need for pack horses.
In an interview with Charlow Hart, head of the Film Division of the Committee on Public Information, Lithuania described its 8 million population with 1 million has never seen a film. The country, recovering from war, lifts trade embargoes and offers inexpensive labor and cheap property, presenting a ripe market for American moving pictures.
J. M. Cornelison writes from Paris in August 1918 about leaving for America soon after a year in the city. He recalls sights from Notre Dame to the Eiffel Tower, notes high living costs, and praises the French spirit and resilience amid war. He plans to sail via Brest with other U.S. soldiers to return home to Oregon.
Astoria Oregon editor admits a local labor paper article defaming Jeem Hinman president of the Astoria Post American Legion was false in part and will be retracted. Trial adjourned to obtain more testimony as Hinman faces charges of abusive language. Support from American Legion posts nationwide underscores a push for Americanism over anti-Hun rhetoric amid heated debates.
Grant Mays 52 a leading stock raiser in eastern and central Oregon and well known in Umatia county died of heart disease in the Belle Court apartment Portland He was vice president and general manager of the Maya Cattle company Montana and manager of the Mays Brothers Interest in Oregon Survivors include his wife four brothers and two sisters Funeral services will be on The Dates
In Quebec and Quebec City on April 24 the Prince of Wales was welcomed at the legislative buildings with addresses from Sir Lomer Gouin, premier, and Mayor Lavigneur. The prince replied in Préh to Sir Gouin.
Tacoma physician Dr. Quevil, nine years president of the Washington Tuberculosis Association, warned at the annual meeting that the high cost of living will lift tuberculosis deaths. He cited inadequate access to nourishing food as a key factor. The gathering continued this afternoon.
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