22 Dec 1919
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1919
Page
1
A culvert collapse on the Saxe crossing near Pendleton caused seventy feet of roadway to fail as Wild Horse creek flooded the area. A county crew works on temporary repairs to restore travel to Walla Walla with permanent fixes planned. Damage is estimated at $1000.
Crescent City dispatch reports a ship event where four seamen died after a boat containing three men capsized while attempting to cast off as the vessel moved away. Two of the six crew members in the rescue boat reached shore. authorities will probe fatalities and consider actions against the captain for negligence.
Washington reports the State Department urged the Mexican government to arrest the abductors of Frederick Huse, the American ranch manager near Musqat. Tensions rise as unofficial tips warn of possible open warfare between Curranka and Obregon, with further claims of robberies and train derailments amid ongoing insurgent activity in northern Mexico.
Washington December 22 The house and senate Saturday passed a resolution for a holiday recess starting that night and resuming January 6. A new advertising manager I Jackson, formerly with the Oregon Daily Journal, will join the East Oregonian. Tackeon has returned from France after 18 months in the engineers.
Hazel Gladys Reimann, seven, daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Helmann, residing near Pen Mleton, died yesterday from diphtheria after a brief illness. The child had been suffering for a few days. Private funeral services were held this afternoon.
An article fragment notes irrigation will greatly benefit from the large amount of white material. The text hints at agricultural impact but lacks fuller context or names, leaving the main fact as improved irrigation potential from the observed white resource.
In Pendleton Oregon plans are laid for a New Year celebration combining jazz and malted milk at Jolly Tin. The Pendleton orchestra, augmented by a sexapitone and guests from Wallis Walla, will perform as tables are reserved and private dances arranged amid a festive, nonviolent look toward the coming year.
The East Oregonian acknowledges its circulation reports were inaccurate. The paper cites a failed filing and explains audited figures by the Audit Bureau of Circulation, noting average daily circulation changes for the week ending October and the six weeks prior, while defending advertiser transparency.
Laredo Texas reports Mexico moves through the latest diplomatic crisis with an air of apathy and no immediate danger of intervention. Officials privately discuss the possibility while aiming for a middle ground between interventionists and non interventionists. Public opinion appears divided, with 30 percent of Americans reportedly opposed to intervention.
Washington December 12 The House adopted a conference report on compensation for war risk earners and wounded soldiers as part of the budget measures. The action follows a lengthy debate on benefits and funding for veterans and widows, with emphasis on wartime fatigue and care needs.
Nominations were sent to the senate on Saturday. John Skelton Williams of Richmond, Virginia, for comptroller of the currency. John Ay Welsh of Missoula, Montana, for collector of internal revenue in the district of Montana.
A new hen strain by NM. Berkley, a real estate dealer, allegedly lays frozen eggs. He claims the Round-Up Rede birds display unique laying traits, noting observed frozen eggs for the past two weeks and uncertain if permanent.
Six men received prison terms after last week's grand jury indictments. Sherman Reamer, 17, was given three years for attacking a girl last summer and hopes for parole. Joe Martin James Yoins and Fienny Mlea received two year terms for auto theft and related battery. Allen and George Jones, involved in a Hong Kong catty robbery case and assault on a Chinese cook, were each sentenced to two years. Leonard Taekwon, a colored defendant, pleaded not guilty to bicycle theft. TL. W. Manning, who admitted falsifying money, was to be sentenced and may also be paroled pending good behavior.
Governor Ben Wicott requests Oregonians buy locally produced goods to boost employment and curb overproduction of Oregon products. He urges restricting purchases to Oregon made items to support regional industries.
An unconfirmed Radleaus dispatch claims Admiral BRolbhak, head of the Foussian government in Siberia, warned the United States that if the Allies abandon Russia Burtslabie would cede part of Siberia to Japan in exchange for Japanese aid against the Bolshevik faction.
In Dublin on Saturday radicals attacked the Independent Dublin newspaper plant, overstating the damage at over 100000 dollars. The raid followed the assault on Lord French as extremists sought to intimidate authorities. most attackers escaped in the heavily policed city.
Paris December 22. The peace conference repealed an agreement on compensation for the sinking of the Scapa Flow fleet. A final note to German representatives will permit signing the protocol and declaring the peace treaty effective before December 31. Britain sent updated compensation terms enabling completion of the draft for all allies approval. If accepted the German delegates may begin final interallied negotiations on December 27.
Three hundred Knights from seven Pythian lodges in Matille County travel to Pendleton for first degree work at the annual district convention. Portland figures Fred Johnson and W J H Clark arrive to address the group, with Julian Hurley arriving later. Fifty pages from county towns will be presented tonight, followed by convention business and a midnight banquet attended by regional lodges.
In the Athena area, Guy Wyrick reports wheat planted on his land is recovering well after a fast thaw caused most moisture to run off. At the Bichon Thompson and nearby ranches frost left the ground, with wheat above soil and green, unharmed so far. Temperatures dropped to 14 below at Thompson and 4 below at nearby McFawn ranch, but indicators point to a successful winter for wheat.
An American newspaper page trimmed to sections listing weather, markets, and local items. It references Pendleton markets and various county notices, with listings for city and state news, social and personal notes, and editorials.
A pint of blood from Hugh Keeler of Pendleton, an Oregon Motor Garage employee, was transfused Saturday night to W. Brownfield at St. Anthony's hospital. Brownfield, recently operated for acute appendicitis and weakened by a long standing gastric ulcer, suffered a hemorrhage despite the transfusion. Keeler had no ill effects from giving blood.
Aberdeen correspondent reports opposition voiced at the Olympia government hearing on the proposed Puget Sound to Columbia River canal. Col Woodruff and engineers heard concerns from Grays Harbor Realty board delegates and representatives from Portland and southwestern Washington as the plan to connect Puget Sound with the Columbia River via a canal through Grays Harbor was discussed.
General John J. Pershing’s Chicago stop sparks a strong Pershing for president movement as he heads to St. Louis to continue a national tour. Local supporters opened Pershing headquarters and began organizing a broader campaign network during his two day visit.
Umatilla County Public Library will reopen at 30 o clock tomorrow morning after an afternoon open period for book changes while plumbers worked on home repairs.
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