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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1916
Page
3
A list of apparel and accessory items including sheets pillow cases robes coats shoes stockings underwear and various trimmings. The items range from baby outfits and mittens to adult clothing such as gowns jackets and suits with additional gifts like pins ribbons and sweets.
New York December 10 Magistrate Paul Krotel ordered a charge of disorderly conduct against Frank Bardonnex phonograph dealer for chewing gum in Tombs court. Bail set at 500 with judgment due tomorrow. He faced possible contempt of court if charges moved.
London dispatch reports new passport rules will require every British subject intending to travel to the United States or Canada to obtain a passport two weeks before departure. Officials expect this to curb passenger traffic as steamship lines prepare to enforce the regulation and curb transatlantic voyages.
In Poughkeepsie on December 1 Colgate challenged Colgate to an intercollegiate debate. Vassar’s student body unanimously petitioned the faculty to permit a debate with Colgate after finishing the Vassar Wellesley Mount Holyoke triangular contest.
America of pronounced pacifists, but at the foreign office last night it was denied and the World war informed that it was a measure taken to conform with the prepared curtailment of rebroad traffic. No restrictive measures have been placed on purely American passenger traffic.
At a Cassar students Association meeting Wellesley and Mount Holyoke advocate joint debate between men's and women's colleges. Miss Katherine McAfee asserts the risk to challenge the belief that women belong in the home and lack intellectual development.
Wool coat and leather items accompany a car accessories list featuring gloves hats mufflers and a folding toilet case. Additional blankets scarves and socks complete the road travel wardrobe for cold weather care.
Soldiers returned from the European battle field describe a proposed highway plan starting at Halifax and running via Monton to the St Lawrence opposite Quebec. The route would touch Ottawa and extend to Winniper and through Brandon Regina Moose Jaw Medicine Hat. From January to Vancouver the 750 mile road is nearly complete.
A damaged transport Sumner near Barnegat New Jersey endangers crew as it leaks and is hard to salvage. Efforts by tugs and rescue craft continue while remaining crew are prepared for evacuation. The incident raises concerns over wartime ship status and future salvage plans.
Early last night the engineroom flooded before midnight as the Sumner sank into the sand. It was believed the Venise could be saved with a slight probability. Sixty one crew members of the Humner were brought to this city.
Washington December 19 Secret experiments by the War Department Signal Corps announced radical improvements in cable telegraphy. A new receiving instrument used in radio communication would allow receipt of ordinary signals by ear, removing the need for trained cable readers and enabling ocean cable operation under conditions that hamper the present system. Final tests observed by Lieut. Col. George G. Siner covered aSignal Corps line 1086 miles long from Bitke Alaska to Beatie.
An Oregonian Special reports the Birch Creek Rod and Gun Club duck and turkey shoot at the rifle range Sunday, weather favorable and many birds shot. Pilot Rock hosts a grand ball by Walter Albrecht, Saturday Club gathering hosted by Mrs. J L Gilliland, and a busy week of shopping, visits, and local events including a Sunday school session, nominations for officers, and a Quaker Show renting Carnes Hall for a week.
London dispatch reports Britain enforcing food control measures on December 19 with restricted dinner courses and reduced consumption. Public mood shows lighthearted humor amid shortages, reflecting wartime rationing and civilian adaptation.
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