13 Dec 1919
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1919
Page
1
Across the Northwest conditions ease as Walla Walla reports coal deliveries and warm weather in Montana. Washington and Oregon wire reports note easing restrictions, with Everett pending and concerns over gas and heating supplies easing. Discussions in Walla Walla center on a special election related to water system bonds and future transportation status.
Twelve felony cases will be presented to a grand jury Monday at 9 o clock in the county courthouse. Indictments include murder, rape, armed robbery attempts, burglary, larceny of a bicycle, and other felonies. Jurors named to convene include Toryal M. Bawtelle, George W. Bradley, Jaren B. Barer, Milt Whitiare, Carl A. Gilbert, C. Kops, and WA Barnes.
After the armistice twenty eight nations signed a peace treaty with Germany in Paris, including the League of Nations Covenant. Congress debated 15 reservations, but the ratifying vote failed with 41 approving with reservations, 39 without, and 15 against. The East Oregonian asks readers to vote by selecting one statement on ratification and to mail signed ballots from Pendleton Oregon. Ballots must be signed to count.
A fire at the Alta Apartment threatened fifteen families early this morning before firefighters from the endlewm department contained the blaze. Chief Rincohl and electrician Sherrell aided by thawing a pipe, with the building valued at $950 estimated damage. Ownership is listed as Charles T Murtiett.
Injuries to the hand and face were received by David Gleam this morning when a stove exploded at the Whitchway ironworks. The event occurred during preparations near Mittontt as a party moved to the scene for inspection. Witnesses say no other casualties were reported and the state engineer was taken to a local head hospital for treatment.
Uncertain OCR text describes individuals Drewes Nya Frank Garkey and Jaret with possible mention of pain or condition but lacks coherent event, date, location, or outcome to form a factual brief. No verifiable entities or context present.
A Pondieton dealer warns residents to order fuel two days before supply runs out. The alert says delivery will be prioritized for households with less than a two week stock, and some customers found with more than a week of fuel may not receive a delivery. The notice emphasizes anticipating shortages to ease future deliveries.
Pendleton endures a bitter cold spell as temperatures plunge to 28 below. reports describe a harsh day with wind and ice, prompting city warnings and a Weather Bureau advisory. residents endure extreme cold while awaiting relief as thermometers mark record lows.
C P Watson of the United States Biological Survey helped in the Idaho capture of Wallace Frost and Fred Kavannaugh who confessed to stealing 27 coyotes and other pelts from Ray Williams. Watson traced the changing possessor chain and reported to sheriff. Skins valued at 906 dollars.
Milto n area notes extensive improvements at the Pacific Power and Light sewer plant on the Walla Walla river, eight miles southeast of Milton. Superintendent G Weebbarn reports nearing completion with cement, oard and gravel work. total expenditure around £14,000.
The report notes cooler temperatures and a frosty morning in Hermiston with a forecast of very cold conditions. Forecaster indicates a drop from previous days and mentions a risk of freezing fog and chilly winds.
The athletic carnival at Pendleton High featured clowns from local schools, a wrestling match, and a lively WISA and cadet choreographies. A final score of 20 to 17 crowned the Sungyrs, with a later program including violinist Ivan Hoover and drummer Richard Nell. Power and coal shortages disrupted city lighting as authorities urged conservation and compliance with fuel rules amid a winter strain.
Googe Tonkin, formerly a game warden, is in the city to resume his post with the State Meh and Cane Commission. He aims to become a marshall for the Biological Survey. He is in Idaho to assist in the capture of two antelope killers, with a $400 reward likely. Some officials oppose Tonkin’s bid, arguing his current employment, but his prominence may sway the decision.
A fragmented local page notes weather updates, regional events, and city state items. It mentions Beech One Society and Stormers, with scattered references to Pendinian and Dottie astride, and notices of regional matters across the county.
Jolly Inn announced this afternoon that permission has been granted for a statues and a restart of operations this evening. The decision clears the way for a new cup dase event at the venue, set to proceed under the updated license and safety measures.
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