10 Feb 1920
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1920
Page
1
Halifax dispatch reports twenty one crew members perish as a British vessel sinks after rescue steamer Oxonian tries to save the Bradbayne crew. Six crewmen vanish and fifteen of the Bradbayne crew perish in the initial sinking.
Real estate leaders in the Interstate Realty Board, led by J. Snow and Fr W. Dayton, advocate cooperation between owners and agents. They aim to enroll Umatilla County members, curb unscrupulous agents, and push tax and legislation reforms. The Spokane July meeting is set to host strong representation from the region.
An attempted hold-up ended when Emery Sewell, a former taxi driver, wrestled a gun from the attacker. Sewell immobilized the suspect and escorted him toward Martin Street before the captive twisted free and fled. Police later found no trace of the robber.
Attorney Van derveer opened the defense in the Centralia trial disputing the credibility of the prosecution. He argued no shooting came from the W.W. hall and that meetings organized by merchants and manufacturers never aimed to inflame unrest or trigger the riot.
The school board formally accepted resignations of two teachers and appointed three new instructors for local schools. Minnie Zin of the birth detoat Gaeuity and Mire for Rusinueen of the gunded were among those named. Bo Sehmidt, former attorney, was confirmed as interim to Mien Sin mortian. Dorothy Bedwell was added to elementary staff, and Mire AL AmiTon to Hawthorne.
In San Pranciado on February 10, Henry Alberd, a Portland millionaire miller, was sentenced to three years on McNell'a Kaln with a 10000 dollar fine for alleged collaboration with the German government. The report claims Alberd endorsed enemy work.
The Frasher field south of Pendleton is urged as the ideal aviation site. Jefery and Ri Pew arrived from Portland to discuss city use with Gregan Washington and Maho Airplane Co. They propose relocating to a field that supports three hour landings and note drainage is good.
Senator Ritner outlines a central Oregon road project linking major rail corridors from the Desehaten mouth toward Kinmath Pails, arguing it speeds raft transport and boosts commerce. The plan faults duplicative routes, favors railbed purchase options, and aims to connect Metolius and Pendleton districts with reduced costs, pending further legislative review next spring.
Cable from Wellingen Holland reports exiled crown prince Frederick William offering Germans abroad aid to force delivery of Reich assets. He denounces wartime violence, appeals to Allied powers, and urges governments to back his demand, warning of consequences if ignored. Page text reflects crisis notes from February with tense language about war guilt and national fate.
Local men will open the Myrtle Paulie Auto Camp on the millrow land near Warren Creek, a modern roadside campground for tourists with electric light and stove facilities. Mr Downing and Mr Torser, former residents, will oversee installation and operations as a summer home project and mountain troop venture.
Editor BP Irvine spoke at a Christian church urging help for 250000 Armenian orphans left bereft by war. He described families starving, homeless, and without clothing or medical care, citing Turkish atrocities and the urgent need to support orphanages and relief efforts.
Leavers of a ramshackle railway workers group present demands to Ball Orienter Hines seeking immediate wage action. Leaders plan further talks after a forthcoming general conference as 2,000,000 railroad workers threaten to strike over methods of action. Governor Allen says fines and enforcement will be used if the union officers violate the industrial entry law.
Warrants were issued for the arrest of 10 men tied to shipbuilding irregularities after a federal grand jury indictment. Named are W. A. Mager northwest district manager of the Emergency Fleet Corporation H F Oetrander exporters shipper Alfbert Schulback president Graf Har hey Motorship Co Co N sea bor president of Seahorn Bilt ing Co Teoma Philly Morrison Alec Seaborns Trove Shorts A A Hoonan A FR Shay A B Hutt Montey Ward Grove Harbor Corporation.
London reports Parliament meets in a tense mood to debate new measures. Discussions center on a broad housing and reform agenda, with ministers delaying key bills as lawmakers weigh the government’s ability to command support. In London, King George addresses the chamber outlining cautious steps toward a broader agenda while resistance remains.
The text reports a contentious Senate session in Washington where President Wilson faces obstacles from Senator Hitchcock. It notes the vote on article topics and hints at climate policy discussions and pending travel or travel-related remarks. The report mentions procedural returns to regular business after debate.
Martial law grips Lexington as regular troops patrol streets to prevent renewed violence. A deadly confrontation near Wort Lockett leads to a fatal shooting and several injuries. The wound detachment of infantry arrived late at night, leaving the city under armed guard by about 200 soldiers.
Washington February 10 Admiral Sims charged Secretary Daniels with prying a defeatist policy into the navy claiming it undermines fighting spirit. He said efforts to reward defeat threaten military morale and warned of permanent adoption if not halted. Senators Byrnes and Whaley challenged Sims testimony and denied his statements amid wartime Europe controversy.
Kid Williams, a 125 pound local comer, has agreed with the boxing committee to meet a NW opponent at a smoker on February 24. The bout aims to showcase his punch in a prelim. Other NW boxers are mentioned for undercard slots before the main Danny O Brien versus Kid Grueger fight.
A local drive aims to raise 275 for the Christian Endeavor convention opening Friday evening at the Christian church. Committee members coordinate events and fundraising to help delegates attend, with a planned benefit entertainment canceled due to health concerns.
Opening of the second semester triggered several key meetings at the high school last night. The executive committee met in secret to discuss various problems and hinted at radical changes in several lines, with no formal report issued yet. Cadet corps officers approved important criteria for upcoming drills. Next Monday exams for appointments are to be conducted by Commandant Freischmann, with two alternates for the company taking charge.
In Centralia on Feb 6 the state identified the gun used to shoot Grimm as the weapon that killed Warren, claiming Eugene Barnett fired from the voten rooming house. Defense attorney Vanderveer argued no shots were fired from the Union hotel, seeking to prove the state's theory incorrect.
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