26 Dec 1916
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1916
Page
1
U S steamer Maryland reported sinking about 150 miles off Sandy Hook as four vessels race to aid. A late despatch notes four ships en route and the revenue cutter Gresham added to the rescue efforts after urgent reports of the Maryland's peril.
A garbled report outlines why the Sturgia fund earned little, citing loans and cash holdings to prevent diversion. Jule James A. Fee is noted as trustee, with county court involvement and claims of endowment ownership shifts by commercial and social groups. The fund totals $17,206.60 as of April 11, 104. The narrative hints at management disputes and potential changes in stewardship.
A heavy blizzard rattles Utah with over 24 inches of snow in 24 hours. Trains run late, temperatures dip to four below zero at Modena. A court case before Judge Thorpe addresses the handling of funds from a store sale. A marriage license was issued and the couple married by Justice of the Peace Judge H. Marker.
Washington dispatch reports Henry of the rules committee extended Thomas Lawson a formal invitation and he claimed a conspiracy exists within government. Wood testified Lawson boasted of underground channels and sufficient evidence to justify a full investigation, asserting the push would prevent a natural death.
In New York on December 16 the Metropolitan Opera House box office reported a missing brooch valued at about 18,000 dollars from the audience during a performance of Il Trovatore. An usher, who found the jewel and handed it in, aided by staff, with Mrs Sherman later identified as the owner through registry notes.
In Snohomish Washington on the 26th two youths Pan Orenfer aged fourteen and Walter dolmsen aged fifteen were found in a slough near there. They had reportedly gone for revenge Saturday.
Count von Bernstorff informed Secretary of State Lansing that Germany is prepared to present a full peace term statement if requested. The ambassador plans to visit Lansing, and allied ambassadors reportedly advised their governments not to reject the proposal outright to avoid alienating neutral opinion.
Rieth Oregon deputy reports a burglary Sunday evening in Rieth. A burglar entered a car used as sleeping quarters and rifled a trunk and suitcase, seizing about 125 dollars in cash and valuable jewelry and wearing apparel worth around 75 dollars. The case is under investigation and possible arrests may follow.
Berlin reports Filipe si captured after heavy fighting on the Wallachian plain near Rimnicu. Teutons say 15500 Huewians prisoners taken recently as Danube bridgehead positions come under shelling. London notes destruction of enemy forces at Magrabah with 1350 prisoners. Paris mentions clerical reports of native artillery in the Le Filons region on the Somme. Berlin adds renewed British patrol repulses and escalating artillery in the Vprea sector.
Chicago report confirms the death of Princess Chimay in Padua. Daughter of shipbuilder Bher HH Ward, she gained fame worldwide for her romantic exploits. No will found. extensive fortune undetermined as relatives in America mourn and await details.
Sleet storm grips the Middle West delaying wire traffic. Chicago reports northern regions nearly isolated from telegraphic communication. Wisconsin Minnesota and the Dakotas are affected by the storm on December 26.
A historic photograph shows United States army officers examining the Lewis machine gun, a weapon once offered for U.S. use and tested for its firepower and reliability. The image captures military interest in early automatic weaponry and its development during the era of rapid small arms innovation.
Pendleton library board members file articles of incorporation to seize control of the Pendleton public library from the city. The move, stated by an incorporator, aims to counter a legislative bill routing library control to a county board and a city appointee, while preserving city ink ownership rights.
Rome reports Germany has handed neutrals a sealed packet with terms for peace. Notes indicate Allied readers saw convulsions and demands in the message. Vatican comment was absent as Wilson’s policy remains debated amid strong diplomatic secrecy.
Pendleton’s postal receipts for the Christmas season are seen to rise nearly 60 percent over last year amid heavier incoming mail. Local records show 19 days of data with strong gains, suggesting an overall 68 percent increase if the trend continues. Much mail was processed at the main office with parcels delivered late and some patrons directed to the general delivery.
Washington Dec 26 A Navy Department ruling requires the proposed eleven million dollar government armorplate plant be located no closer than two hundred miles to the coast or Great Lakes. The decision would eliminate all Ohio cities except Ironton, Sen Harding told reporters today.
Mm E Starcher won the Umatilla Oregon mayoral race defeating her male opponent who challenged the women’s suffrage wave. Four women joined the city council and another was chosen recorder with one becoming treasurer, as Mrs Mayor advocates strict law enforcement and lower government costs.
Berlin dec 26 Germany replies to president Wilson s note with readiness to collaborate with the United States toward peace once the present struggle ends The imperial government says it favors a meeting of delegates from all belligerents at a neutral place and exchange of views on the most appropriate road to peace The note expresses high mindedness and willingness to cooperate when the moment arrives and notes the work of preventing future wars can begin only after the fighting ends Washington dec 24 A State Department official says Germany s reply did not fully meet the US request for concrete peace terms and cautions allies may not be satisfied by mere promises
In Umatilla County the livestock outlook shows ample feed supply for cattle. Weel caitlin on Teed reports about 10 000 head of cattle are fed locally, with 1000 feeders this year. Hay prices rise as farmers cut back, while most cattle are maintained by local farms and short feed stocks persist.
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