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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1916
Page
1
The Hague dispatches report that Germany will disclose its chief peace terms immediately if the Allied reply leaves the door open. Foreign Office notes suggest Allies may not reject Germany’s offer, based on reception of the proposal.
Washington reports German officials have received Wilson's note and expect allies may not reject it outright. Representative Wool introduces a resolution to form a five member committee to examine inter pretations and probe stock market fluctuations for potential insider gain.
Washington Pec 92 Congress will allow President Wilson a free hand in determining acceptance or rejection of any resolution approving or disapproving the president's action. The Senate for a second time refused to pass reenactment of approval. Lansings two statements interpreting Wilson's note were sent to American diplomats abroad the afternoon.
Two Burlington Talon Pachic freight train workers were badly hurt in a crash near Yutan when two engines collided, one worker died of his injuries. Officials investigated the wreck and described critical conditions at the scene.
Wichita Kansas December 24 four charred beds found in the cellar of the burned Kansas Masonic home. Firemen search eighteen inches of ley water for more corpses among more than 100 residents. Only eighty accounted for. eight children trapped in a wing cut off by flames deemed lost after futile entry attempts. Estate matters noted for McDonald family with administrators and appraisers named.
Parole Officer Jon Keller landed in Pendleon from Saloni and departed on No 17 with James Girton, recently arrested for stealing harness. Girton, on parole from the state penitentiary for passing a bad check, faced a violation of parole terms.
From Somewhere In France J W Marty writes to Pendleton Meat Co. grover Cunningham recounting nine months in the trenches with minor wounds. He notes a furlough in England, hopes to return home after the war, and imagines a Christmas menu of turkey with gravy amid rations. He sends best wishes to friends and troops.
Robert N. Harper of Washington is chairman of the ceremonial expert committee assigned to manage inaugural ceremonies for President Wilson. He will oversee fundraising and arrangements for the event on Washington’s March 4 inauguration.
The Commerce Department announced that American foreign trade for the year will likely total seven billion eight hundred million dollars. Eleven months trade stood at seven billion one hundred and eight million. The upcoming Family Film at Pastime will present Mary Pickford in Less Than Dust with cartoons as a supplement.
Berlin dispatch reports the German public is determined to persist in the fight after Lloyd George’s reply to the Allied terms. Officials are expected to withhold the exact text until peace conference start. Socialist leader Dr. Scheidemann says Lloyd George would be disappointed if Germany’s terms are revealed beforehand. Theodore Wolff in the Tazeblatt says Lloyd George rejects terms by insisting on German concessions.
Washington Dec 1. The American Railway Association's car shortage commission says eight railroads refused to cooperate in relief of the car famine. The stance impeded adjusting the nationwide shortage. Federal authorities attributed much of the high cost of living to the famine.
Paris dispatch reports the Ruptians press into Dobrudja driving Bulgarians into Lake Molota and old Rubadab. Many drown as 115 are captured. In Verdun region cannonading remains most violent with patrols on Straga front and duels near Monastir.
Seattle December 22 Ed Eagan a patrolman has been reinstated. The chief credited him with aiding the capture of Twe jen a suspect in the Bethell state bank robbery near Seattle and Tacoma for thirteen months. Police described the suspects being about to flee the Bothell area when Eagan's tip helped. A grand jury investigation looms over a bribe charge against a water department official Sau FB aves. The water wires between Cove and Thorn Hollow were down. Efforts to catch a train failed and the men walked back the 18 miles arriving about eleven last night.
The Indians of the Tutulla con gregation hold Christmas precises Monday. A committee including Hey J. M. Cornelison Parsons Metanic and Allan Patawale are in town spending a hundred dollars for presents. A Christine tree and Santa Claus will visit the church in the evening. Families share dinners during the hoon hour.
The Prospect Farm near Ban feld, a county landmark, sold for about 36,000 to David R. Wood of Woeton from William Robbin g and wife. The 160 acre wheat farm includes trade land in Weston and Milton plus a shop, warehouse, and house lot. The deal, handled by F G Lucas, follows a tumultuous ownership history. past values peaked at 73,000 with variable yields in later years.
The girls and boys basketball squads travel by car to Athena for evening games against Athena High. Both sides expect to win but respect Athena’s strength. the encounters serve as practice with final honors possible. Girls: Altene, Vera Cook, Alice Ruse, Helen Nelson, Edith ae, Gwendolyn Rogers, Della Ferguson, Leta Agee, Thelma Thompson. Boys: Olen Huey, Harold Casey, Milton Fits Gerald, Sheldon Ulrich, Ralph Hargett, Eugene Boylen, Harry Hays, Lawrence Woodworth.
In Chicago day notes the May options show prices around 1641.48 and 1.624, while July options trade at 1.38 to 1.34 percent. Portland market reports list club at 1.04 and dinette at 1.99, with merchants exchange pricing reflected in today’s figures.
A carriage license was issued yesterday to Burton H. Alderman and Effle M. Hopper both of his city. They were married by Justlow of the Police Parkes in his office.
The Temps reports shared British sentiment on Wilson's note in Paris, stressing the United States should seek a peace that respects liberty. It notes U S aims for a victory to deter further aggression and a lasting settlement, while calling for independence support and stable terms.
Dr. 5. O. Parker of the city yesterday purchased land from K. G. C. Warter farmed Wear Plot Rock for 10000 dollars. The farm consists of 1080 acres and Parker will secure 200 adjoining acres. The place was leased to a man who will farm it. Parker yesterday sold land in the same locality for 5000 dollars.
Circuit Judge Moving holds that Oregon citizens may manufacture wine for personal use. The decision affirms individual rights and outlines limits on production and distribution.
Pendleton residents will have Sunday mail delivery and the local post office will stay open all day Sunday to ensure Christmas packages arrive on time. On Christmas Day the office will operate from 9 20 to 4 39 to receive overnight shipments. December receipts last night showed $600 more than the previous year.
The article lists Shipping Board personnel including William Denman Democrat San Francisco serving all years Bernard M Baker Democrat Haltimore five years John A Donald Democrat New York four years John Barker White Republican Kansas City three years Theodore Brent Republican New Orleans two years The last session of Congress authorized the board with powers of investigation regulation and rate setting over the American merchant marine and to issue bonds up to fifty million dollars to build purchase and lease merchant vessels.
EI Paso Dec 22 Villa attacked Torreon at 4 o clock this morning an official wire for the Mexican government reported The pursuit suggests a bid to dominate railways to the border after Bermijillo was captured yesterday by forces nearby The garrison was weakened by movements toward Chihuahua aiding reinforcements
Charles Schwab told the Worm Club that Bethlehem Steel would be handed to the government in event of war. He called the Bethlehem works larger than Krupp, capable of producing a million rounds of heavy ammunition monthly. He voiced optimism about postwar U.S. industrial strength, shipping, and merchant marine growth.
Wit yiettai Priso Leon Cohen and W J Clarke, prominent merchants, plan to depart tomorrow for Ran Pranciera for a holiday visit.
British king to consult allies before Wilson note unifies Parliament. Bonar Law says stance will be determined after allied talks. British press growth shows war unity tempered by editorial doubt and concern over potential peace terms and outside intervention.
Officials refuse to comment on Wilco’s note amid delicate tensions in Buenos Aires. The press statement fails to calm traders as talks stall and authorities deem the matter too fragile for public discussion. No immediate changes in stance anticipated.
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