13 Feb 1919
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1919
Page
1
A city union delegates meeting featured T H Bolton and Frank Trico denouncing radicals while warning against Bolshevik elements. NF Nauman urged reform of labor, saying walkouts violate AFL law yet some radicals push for faster action. Leaders debate pace of reorganizing labor amid looming upheaval.
An appropriation of 65000 for bounties and 10000 for cooperation with them is proposed. A Bureau of Biological Survey may be included in Ways and Means recommendations. The plan adds a permanent bounty of 400 for female coyotes and adjusts stipend. Widespread efforts by the Patriotic Service League feature weighing and measuring of children aided by donated machines.
The case Ben F. Brown versus John M Jones sees testimony taken with D W Bhilley representing Brown and J B Perry appearing for Jones. The dispute centers on a controversy resolved through civil proceedings in the court under Tudwe G W Phelps overseeing the session.
Mrs Thompson of Walla Walla is convalescing in St Anthony’s hospital after an operation this morning.
A letter to Pendleton Commercial Association cites advantages for placing an overall factory in Pendleton Oregon. Cyrl D. Silven from Reker asks about shipping advantages and local labor, while Cranton reports Pendleton’s favorable inland Empire shipping access and invites a visit to discuss terms and freight rates.
A violent storm stretches from Denver to Kansas City severing telegraph lines and isolating Denver. Officials report almost total failure of Western Union and Postal Telegraph networks, with government lines already limited to a lone connection to Chicago. News of Europe difficult to receive. sleet and blizzard conditions worsen outages.
Hermiston and nearby towns organize welcome efforts as returning service members arrive. Athyna mayor Iron Watts reports readiness to assist in receptions with Red Cross and community groups. Milton council forms a reception committee while Hermiston plans an organized homecoming with local residents invited to share experiences.
Mrs Daniela Daniele, wife of Pendleton farmer Birt Charles F Dinglely, has written more than 1700 letters and 295 packages to service members in wartime. She sent letters to her son Francis Daniels, now in Company G 364 Infantry, who reportedly was wounded and whose correspondence has been returned.
A state and federal dispute over Fourth Liberty Loan inclusion persists as Pendleton is left off the list. A letter from BE. El Emunda of the state committee says efforts failed to secure Pendleton and other towns adequate recognition while Newport boasted a 100 percent quota. The federal district headquarters notes delays and credit can be given to smaller towns via state publications. Trial in Justice Court Today centers on wages owed, with M. Header suing J. Gray and others over disputed sums.
The funeral of Allen Rhodes who died yesterday at his Pendleton home was held today from Brown's chapel. A longtime resident of Umatilla County he moved from Colorado in 1882 and later farmed near Pendleton. A Civil War veteran and G A R member, he died at nearly 77 with wife Mattie Blackburn Rhodes surviving along with numerous children.
Washington February 10 Redacted report indicates freight rates will slip and apply February 11. Board officers say the changes amount to zero per cent and cover shipments to be weighed up to a specified tonnage.
Diveron Lewitt Williams files suit in the effents court against her husband William A. Williams. M. Sehanney of Plot Rock represents the plaintiffs. Complaint alleges cruel treatment and seeks a one third interest in the defendant's home and payment of 160 for attorneys and 940 for sums.
Federal officials are seizing the records of W. W. leaders with view to clamping down on andesirel ecdieens. The revelation followed the rest of Cleveland yesterday of Victor Pierre, J. W. recently referred from Leavenworth, Annual Parish inner. The annual parish dinner and parent meeting of the Church of the Refeemer will be held next Wednesday in the bevement of the Cigeletian church. Those in charge of the dinner are Mew C. A. Morth, Ofra, J. OF. Rotinwon, Mra Jomew Johns, Sa, Mien Lathe Nish and Mee, Leo Mueorhetin.
Veterans and wounded signal the war era as the meeting shows in a concert described with bold phrases. The program features baritone Jank Carton performing a patriotic piece while the audience reacts to a stylized war remembrance. The band prepares to depart for La Grande.
Emergency bell will warn the town hours before the train with Ghah fell artillery arrives. Mayor Veurchan issues order to arm and alert residents to reach the depot. Soldiers on the train are described as sleeping and will receive prior notification to ensure people can reach the station in time.
Communications issues delayed a message about Stieuwer accompanying the regiment. The 650th regiment in this state faced wire disruptions, hindering updates on transfers and home-town arrangements for the California men.
In Jerome Arizona on February 13, two vigilante groups closed camp operations citing insufficient ore and wage cuts. Troops guard mine approaches as sections shut down, with hundreds out of work and mine owners fearing copper prices do not justify continued operation amid labor disputes.
A Portland casualty train movement is described with wreck details and a list of victims or events. Portland and Oregon figures are mentioned along with the mayoral inquiry and a note of shipments and payments linked to the incident.
Silk mills reopen as tense talks resume between workers and management over a pending settlement. Principal Hawthorn attempts to calm the scene while officials seek to prevent further incidents and ensure workers’ conditions are addressed.
London February 1 report from Stockholm confirms a recent failed attempt to assassinate Nikolai Lenin the premier of Rose. The thwarted plan occurred earlier this morning as details emerge from international correspondence.
Paris reports a new economic lid by the supreme wartime powers. Restrictive measures aim to secure provisions and pressure Germany, shaping what will become a key element of the peace treaty. Details delay until presented to Germany at Treves.
A large area of wheat near Weston Rashoe was killed by freezing in today’s report. The Pacific County coast area aims to secure grain for remedies, with the largest documented loss in the county. A field south of Pendleton is reverted and 200 acres will require replanting or recoding.
The meeting of the committee will discuss establishing bilateral terms for a world police force under the League of Nations. The French delegates submitted the proposal, while American and British delegates are said to be opposed to it.
A garbled Paris scene describes girls in festive mood during President Wilson's arrival and an American officer presence. The passage mentions crowds, hats, and a controversial kiss, with chaotic detail about banishment and admiration, all amid wartime celebrity spectacle.
Los Angeles dispatch reports Francie J. Henney, defeated Democratic candidate for governor, will again seek the California governorship. The story notes Henney’s ties to New York observations and possible links to President McAdoo’s prospects, with ongoing speculation about his anti trust stance and legal career.
Jude J. A. Thawloweben of Walla Walla reports the death of Judge J. A. Tastor prooner of Portland of 462 and a pioneer member of Oregon and Washington se g e su tures. obituary notes his long service and regional influence.
Lieutenant Ward and Professor Breach, veterans of 1885, recall their service with the York and Simonog regiments and the Old Battalion known as the Little Blow Devils. The North West Rebellion era Indians, Kell rebellion rescue, and a May event connect their past with today’s audience.
Charles Green administrator says prices for woolen goods will not fall until next fall while predicting declines in heavy coats as leather costs ease. He passed Pendleton en route to Portland after Bor toth trip and foresees no prewar price collapse.
Washington reports that the withdrawal of allied and American forces from northern rivers and borders will be the first issue at the proposed conference. Diplomats expect Onok and Archangel governments to participate at the latest moment.
Washington Folk 12 The Ram Croan memorimients taninerntas and corwardice to ceking the Ihe of Feed American soldiery in Rush without hope of Henefic 0 ny etc, Senator dehneoo todas declared. He charted the senate with camouflaging by an Otteel of Sbolhevien. Vir four to act on tin resolution for t he apiweddy re turn of Armerican troops from Rus s.
In Bucharest today a crowd tried to storm the royal ante hall shouting Hurrah for the Republic. Troops suppressed the disturbance and reports warn that labor troubles threaten to seriously handicap industries across Romania.
The high school hosts a basketball event after 4 pm with junior and senior classes split for games. Senior and sophomore teams will compete while the junior and freshman groups play. Admission is set at twenty cents for spectators, with some students free.
Seattle faced a violent revolt plan as 70,000 workers aimed to spark a broader uprising. Mayor Ole Hanson claimed the strike was engineered to spread to other cities with armed support, but most workers stayed loyal and the revolt failed.
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