30 Aug 1919
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1919
Page
1
Portand August 30 The article discusses the impact of foodstuffs exports on living costs with hog prices and canned goods. It cites United States officials and a Federal Trade Commission chairman arguing that suspending exports would lower prices, while critics warn it could hurt supply.
Pendleton restaurant men pledged during the Round-Up to keep prices within reasonable bounds and not reflect badly on the city. The Commercial Association sought understanding with caterers after past complaints, with most town restaurants agreeing to fair pricing and ample portions while noting higher costs for added staff and wages. A follow up meeting will include the remaining eateries to finalize pricing.
Washington August 30 Intervention by President Wilson appears to be the only measure to avert a threatened steel strike. The deadline for Judge Gray of the United States Steel Corporation to reply to the steel workers committee’s request for a conference has passed without a response, and John Fite Patrick, head of the committee, said nothing more can be done.
The Prince of Wales may be invited to attend the Round-Up show in America. Details mention discussions with the Maine governor and preparations for a large, highly attended event with advance ticketing and extensive parking arrangements. Performers from Livingston, Montana are slated to appear, including skilled riders and riders who have performed here before.
A long line forms for Round-Up seats even as the sale date is set for Tuesday. Names like Col. J. I. Raley and Eugene Roslen appear among tentative ticket handlers. Prices for reserved grand stand and boxes are listed, with total costs including war tax. The piece notes traditional Hoylen family involvement and hints at page continuation.
In San Francisco and Los Angeles a stormy labor session drew clashes as radical elements pressed a speaker. Pacified by action, Los Angeles strikers stayed out, while Pacific Electric workers remain on strike in support. Government ultimatum expired without triggering railway operation.
Miss Grace Blanchet, 14, daughter of Mr and Mrs Eugene Blanchet, and pilot Archie Roth escaped after a plane tipped onto its side following a landing. The craft suffered damaged landing gear and propellers. The plane will be shipped to Portland for repair. Blanchet praised for composure during the emergency.
Indianapolis officials announce indictments against five cold storage houses, three warehouse operators, and five managers under Indiana cold storage and health laws. About nine indictments allege storage of food beyond nine months and improper stampage on storage dating, tied to a price and health probe.
Portlans Auk 26 a cable reports United States Marshal Jordana in Nome Alaska states Clair ence Johnson the alleged murder of Mrs Kuntee Freeman here weeks ago has been captured at Nome He confesses the murder and says he robbed a Seattle man of 40 dollars to fund the trip to Nome Freeman was killed with a gas pipe He was released on parole from San Quentin prison and given a home and job by a beneficiary. Johnson fears the parole could be revoked
Paris August 20 General Pershing today refused to testify before the congressional committee probing American war expenditures in France. The committee chairman called the act a typical example of the war department indifference to public wishes. Pershing said he had no way to conceal the records and insisted the AEF records are open in every way, though acknowledging difficulty in meeting committee requests.
Umatilla County establishes a county Farm Bureau with plans by the executive committee to enroll members in every community. Organization work starts immediately aiming for full setup by November. Local meetings will follow, then a county gathering to appoint a committee and plan projects on wheat culture, variety, and pest control. A rabbit drive discussion occurred with speakers including Earnheart, McNaughe, Hartab, Coppick, Battin, Lennion, and county agent.
Washington Ave report says shipments of American food spoiled in England due to a strike by transport workers congesting docks. Fed shipments from New York and Liverpool expected to be fed high in Liverpon and Southampton dick. Palmer predicts Congress action on Lever Act amendments hinges on whether government will enforce price reductions.
A partial OCR fragment notes a serious fire burning in a unit area with scattered details. It references a 168 message received and a national force or riders moving from Pendleton to a distant location, but many words are garbled, leaving unclear exact locations and actions.
Miss Alberta OCavender a former Pendleton High School teacher begins duties as a demonstrator for the Royal Baking Powder Company on September 2. Her first assignments include work in the high school and hospitals of Portland Seattle Tacoma and Omaha with headquarters in Portland.
Thelma Theampron, a Pendleton resident, flew from Walla Walla to Pendleton this morning aboard a Medford Aircraft Company plane piloted by Delbert Jones. She previously traveled from Pendleton to Walla Walla by automobile, the craft making a three city hop with Floyd Hart and Carl Peringer aboard.
A house occupied by Mr and Mrs N D Parks at Court and Garden streets burned completely last night. Fire was discovered at 6 90 o clock after spreading from an unknown origin with doors and windows open aiding draft. Household goods valued at 3500 were lost, including insured roof sections. The Parks planned to move Monday and the Elks assisted in finding a new home. a small dog perished.
Aug. 10 New York dispatch reports the Plum Plan aims to Sovietize American roads and rail, drawing criticism from Union Pacific head Lovett who warns citizens would suffer more than railroad owners. Washington Aug. 30 President Gompears of the American Federation of Labor says a committee will study the plan and report to the executive council. A separate note mentions price drops on potatoes and pork and plans for Pie Phrix to travel to Spolane for a vacation stint.
The foreign relations committee faces a sharp battle over treaty reservations early next week. Lodge leads as he tries to reconcile McCumber Knox and Fall positions while Democrats push stronger reservations. Opponents plan to stall until they decide strategy, with public opposition centering on President Wilson as Lodge advocates staying in Washington to gain publicity from the Senate floor.
The Umatilla National Forest urges campers to obtain a permit before building any fire in Oregon California Washington Montana Idaho or Wyoming. Forest Supervisor W. W. Cryder announced the rule takes effect immediately and runs until September 30. Permits are obtainable from Penderton or ranger offices in Pilot Rock Uhiah Parker s Mill Heppner Langdon and others. The regulation aligns with prior forest fire rules to curb destructive blazes in the Northwest.
A brief item notes JOD embers connected with Wank at Lewiston. Details are sparse but place named Lewiston and two entities JOD and Wank appear in a local note. No further context or dates provided.
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