09 Dec 1916
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1916
Page
1
Dispatches from Athens indicate the Greek situation is at its most critical with royalists mobilized. Allied subjects have fled the capital as Venizelos adherents claim protection for all Greek troops who committed atrocities while allies maintain the blockade.
Senator Lodge introduced the American Rights League resolutions condemning Belgian deportations and asking crowds to support women and uphold America’s tradition of freedoms. The measure calls for strong defense of civil liberties and the oppressed.
Report from Petrograd via London states yesterday’s Duma session exposed the strength of M Radanenke’s supporters after the scandal stirred by M Markoff. Further ministerial resignations are considered inevitable and a cabinet reformation is expected to be revealed soon.
Lord Northcliffe comments on Lloyd George as premier leading five nations in war Britain Canada Australia New Zealand and South Africa. He praises George for breaking party lines and forming a wartime government with Bonar Law and Sir Edward Carson. calls him a Celtic genius of energy and industry.
A report explains that equipment for the Umatilla county library will be installed without city aid. County Judge Marek says terms with the county office are satisfactory and the work should finish within a week. The county will own the central library building and most volumes now in service.
Pendleton high school girls defeated La Grande 18 to 9 in a hard fought season opener. Vern Temple starred for Pendleton with most baskets and strong leadership, while Edso Jane led La Grande scoring. Pendleton's team defense and tempo controlled the game, with notable contributions from Ruth Laine and Della Ferguson.
Reports from unofficial sources indicate the Rieth terminal will be expanded to become the largest for the O W B N company. Plans call for eleven tracks, moving the main line, a new station and yard office, with heavy freight traffic driving the growth after handling about 30 000 cars in August and an average of 1000 cars daily.
Police released photos of Oliver Osborne a man said to have impersonated James W Osborne a New York lawyer in affairs with Rae Tanser a factory girl. The arrest occurred in Chicago and the exact time and place of the photo session were not disclosed. Tanser identified Osborne as the man who courted her and will be confronted by federal agents who declare he is her ally.
Sheriff’s men nabbed Steve Gunis, known as the Greek, at La Grande after he boarded No. 6 and left the county jail escape crew. Authorities say three others remain at large with possible sightings in several sections. Prison break used scissors to break wall, a wooden bar aiding brick loosening while workers sang to mask noise.
A special grand jury investigation of high living costs will start next week in Detroit Chicago and New York with Attorney General Anderson arranging. Additional probes may begin soon in Cleveland Kansas City and Minneapolis and President Wilson expected to approve plans Monday. The New York inquiry centers on a coal conspiracy.
In Portland a boycott by Rowsewlyer causes wholesale egg prices to drop from fifty-two to thirty eight cents. Dealers refuse to buy, leaving poultrymen unable to sell. Many face a selling crisis as the industry strains under the disruption.
Mrs Starcher, elected mayor of Umatilla, leads a women’s ticket to victory over her husband. She says women will control administration for two years with one marshal appointment to fill. Men remain on council as holdovers, but women hope to replace them.
Washington December eighth rumor notes Senator Newlands will urge Congress to postpone the Newlands committee report until after March fourth to give the administration time to pass railroad legislation. The report was set for January eighth, and the move would shift investigation into the background.
The new Catholic church at Court and Alta streets will be dedicated next Sunday December 17 with ceremonies led by Right Reverend Charles J O Reilly of Baker City. Clergy formerly with St Mary's parish will assist. Mass in B flat, directed by J Lynch, will be sung at the dedication.
Salem Dec 1 Governor Withycombe named E C Kirkpatrick of Dallas as Polk County Judge succeeding the resigned John Teal. The appointment is effective immediately and Kirkpatrick serves as mayor of Dallas.
Petrograd reports Roumanian and Russian forces retreating under continuous assault. Russians seize two heights near Valeputea and capture prisoners, machine guns, a cannon, and mortars. Baltic and Carpathian sectors see continued Russian pressure as Germans claim large prisoner totals and heavy casualties. Paris notes Meuse left bank artillery activity while other fronts are quiet. London reports no major changes on the British front.
Special reports from Chicago note higher range prices with open high and low close figures for December. Merchant Exchange bids in Portland show club at 1.48 and bluestem at 1.52 as wheat markets shift. Liverpool reports a firm spot with No 1 northern Manitoba at 17s fd per bushel and New Zealand oats at 9d.
Notice from Umatilla Agency Oregon reports a December 6 1914 update and a later January 2 1917 council agenda to decide if tribal lands should be allotted to the children born to current allottees. It notes 1151 residents on the reservation, 627 unallotted, and long use of common lands for grazing fuel and timber.
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