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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1916
Page
7
The New York World notes leaders from railroads, unions, and government meet to craft a compromise that supersedes the Adamson law. While conciliation grows, workers demand eight hours and ministers warn against public neglect as capital and labor seek common ground without harming the public interest.
A short poetic fragment reflects on men's different desires such as wealth health love and a steady friend who never lets down. The verse mentions Shanks and Sone and hints at life in town with a yearning for companionship.
In Portland the O W R N canceled its annual Christmas dinner for the unemployed due to too few unemployed to fill the guest list. The army and navy struggle to recruit as able bodied young men are in demand in civil life with better pay. The message questions President Wilson's handling of the nation’s affairs.
Eld Marshal von Hind enburg discussed the tension between military necessity and human cost, stating brains over heart guide orders that save the many at the expense of thousands. A HP Conference at Evanaville Indiana this week will address railroad relations and future transportation needs amid war weariness.
A three member committee was appointed to discuss a change in the Pendleton branch timing with the O R B and N Go. The Hoard of Trade elected officers for the year: President L Blum, vice president Dave Horn, secretary J B R Eddy, treasurer T F Rourke (re-elected). John Hughes visited Pilot Rock. Mia Hester works on Christmas carnival costumes. Lewis Kuebler and Lou Vernon referenced. Lt Morse improves Main Street lots for future property.
In Umatilla on December 6 the city elected four women to the council and chose a woman recorder and treasurer, defeating the all male slate led by Mayor Stircher. The mayoral winner was his wife, signaling a sharp shift toward firm business administration and efficient city government.
The first debates of the local high school debating teams begin January 10. The Milton unit enters Athena to face the Athena team with the negative side led by Zella Follet and Paul Mortimer. The affirmative team, Ralph Hargett and Sheldon Ulrich, will debate as well.
Local teams prepare for the league to sharpen debates and honor. They aim to match the standard set by former Pendleton squads and seek a strong first showing. Three years ago the local team won first honors and a repeat could secure the state cup.
Paris court on December 19 forces singer Mary Garden to disclose intimate wardrobe details before leaving for the United States. Her lingerie valued at 96000 is to be appraised by a board of experts.
A Parioian joint venture sues to recover funds minus 1600 paid on account amid public outcry. The revelation of Miss Garden’s spending on the fire incident sparks caustic commentary as critics accuse economy sermons of hypocrisy while women and children suffer hunger.
Kansas City盘 Dec 1 Mrs Anne E Karri files for divorce after admitting she will part with her husband but not her four bushels of potatoes she says are hers The couple had previously harvested eight bushels of potatoes together and she now seeks court order to gain possession of her share.
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