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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1916
Page
6
The readable text references Pendleton and Greg with mentions of crowd matters and subscriptions. It appears to record advance payments for one year and monthly charges, with partial names and a weekly period. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR.
A New Zealand tribal war ended when one side ran out of ammunition and sought a loan of war from the opposing tribe. A messenger carried the truce, a commander lent powder and shot, and the battle resumed. The piece suggests if such chivalry existed in Europe, peace might come sooner.
The Oregon budget for 1917-1918, received from the secretary of state, outlines each department’s needs in detail. Opposite columns compare appropriations from the two preceding legislative sessions, allowing readers to see at a glance how funds were allocated and what changes may be anticipated.
The budget reveals expenditures and future requests totaling 9.32 million dollars with 7.02 million sought as appropriations. The six per cent amendment caps appropriations at 6.31 million, leaving about 715 thousand unfunded. The East Oregonian criticizes the six per cent rule but supports publishing the budget for public scrutiny.
New York World cites praise for National Guard units sent to the Mexican border under the Dick act. Regiments, drawn from professions and business, performed well in federal service, with Major General O Ryan noting their proficiency. Critics claim the Guard is failing, but the piece argues for a better system, not dismissal. Also comments on President Wilson’s age and train delays signaling winter presence.
The Astoria mayor-elect filed suit against an editor for 10000 dollars alleging publication of a letter calling him not a gentleman. The action centers on comments about his decorum as a public figure and the implied accusation of lacking proper manners.
Report notes a plan by railroad owners and trainmen to unite in demanding repeal of the Adamson law. The proposed alliance aims to pressure lawmakers and public officials to reconsider the eight hour work limit impacting rail workers and operations.
If the warring nations asked the men at the front, sentiment would favor peace, proponents argue that the greatest bravery is shown by those at home.
A 1838 news fragment notes Harry Pond leaving for Portland on a pleasure trip and a local misdeed by youths John Adams and Millard Thompein who stole ham. George Peoblet visits town, with a correction about misprinted notes, and Abe Belting responds to accusations in a heated exchange.
Amusements note that Harela Gell Wright serial The Winning of Barbara Worth ranked among seven best sellers and inspired Mark Swan to dramatize it. Critics praised its living characters and scenic production by producer T. C Yeomans. The original New York cast will perform at Oregon Theater next Friday January 6.
New York December 29. Elizabeth Schaeffer sues broker and mining heir Joseph De Lamar for 25000 alleging he should have prevented her intoxicated husband from accessing poison. The case, from Pembroke estate at Great Neck, cites negligence as the cause of the death after the man drank Paris green. Charles T. McCarthy and Te Perthkrew represent the parties.
Aller Smith a 19 year old telephone girl for Pacific States in Portland was found cramped in a linen closet at the Olds Wortman and King store. Identified by Police Matron Simpson as the daughter of Mr and Mrs Job M Smith of Milwaukie Oregon she was turned over to her parents. She said she recently recovered from typhoid fever and was seeking work after leaving Beatrice Washington.
Abe enters the Olds Worttwag and King store during the preaction period while pursuing a return to Meier and Frank. The fragmented note suggests a movement pattern ending at a department store, with reference to a wish to return to Meier and Frank's.
Chicago officials issued strict orders restricting liquor sales for New Year. Police will raid proprietors selling liquor during the hour between midnight Sunday and Monday. Officers are instructed to enforce state and city rules, with penalties for violations and closures at 1 AM and 11 PM under respective laws.
A Petrograd wireless message reports Russian war loan subscriptions rose considerably following the publication of peace notes. All cooperatives and a quarter of the capital reportedly subscribed.
La Grande city commission met Friday night and ordered stricter enforcement of the ordinance against hitching on the rear of wagons sleighs and cars to safeguard children's lives and limbs. Officials were urged to take steps to prevent children from following the dangerous practice.
An acetylene plant in the Madison hotel cellar exploded at noon destroying the building and triggering fires. Officials say multiple occupants are believed killed as flames spread to surrounding structures. Fire crews and city apparatus rushed to the scene.
Mrs Henrietta Lindsey, wife of Jude Lindsey of the Denver Juvenile Court, is expected to sign a contract on July 7 to appear in a series of moving pictures. The article notes her work in the juvenile court and her anticipated transition to film.
Oregon's universities struggle with inadequate funding affecting many students, including those attending the University of Washington, as financial support remains insufficient to cover costs.
After a harsh spell, communities are urged to help those facing shortages of food clothing and fuel. Officials call for donations and organized support to ease hardship for the vulnerable during this difficult period.
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