15 Feb 1918
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1918
Page
1
A fire at the Guy Street home of the Grey Nuns in Montreal left fifty five babies dead and many others exposed to danger. Convalescent soldiers from France were among the inmates. The death toll may reach seventy as investigators finish the count. Survivors were helped down the fire escape by returning soldiers and staff.
Land sales reported at 200 dollars per acre covering several hundred acres near Wells and Wilke. The listing notes new buyers and multiple parcels with improvements including buildings and road access, reflecting rising agricultural land values in the area.
Pendleton prepares for a home clash with La Grande as fans expect a competitive matchup. The Friday event features local venues and a likely tight contest, with both teams aiming for a strong finish in the season stretch.
A Montana labor dispute story reports the Montana Machinists Union voting to call out men from mines. The article mentions union actions, names, and procedural details around the strike vote, reflecting labor tensions and organizational activity in the mining region.
Massachusetts Senator Weeks delivered a three hour defense of Senator Chamberlain, alleging that political meddling has weakened war effort and criticizing Wilson’s rebuke. He called Baker a pacifist by nature and argued the partisan question arose only after the president’s remarks.
A local notices a public ceremony at Merchen Viemy with plans for a recital and related activities. Officials report several delays and logistical changes affecting the event schedule and nearby preparations.
An Elks anniversary event drew a large crowd as members recalled the lodge history and prior celebrations. The gathering featured signatures, toasts, and ceremonial displays highlighting the order’s Western chapter origins and long-standing community ties.
Fragmented OCR text describes making layettes for Belgian and French infants tied to interwar Venileten era. Mentions chest of patterns including knitting and sewing items such as yarn, fabric, and outfits. References to Red Cross and various garment pieces, with unclear specifics due to garbled source text.
Washington reports a presidential proclamation requiring a special license for all import or export of any commodity starting tomorrow. The measure curtails American industry and neutral trade amid ship shortages and wartime needs, directed by the War Trade Board to focus on war efforts.
Special to East Oregonian reports an attempted wreck of the O W R N fast passenger Train No 17 at Baker Ore. A switch crew removed a tie from the south Baker yards track this morning. it was not fastened and would likely have derailed the engine.
A fire damaged the Seaby rooming house owned by Josie Scarure at the Cottonwood and Talfeoad corner. The blaze began around 7 o clock and destroyed most of the kitchen and dining area while the rest of the building suffered heavy smoke and water damage. Firefighters extinguished the flames but the extent to the rest of the house remains under assessment.
Vernon Castle, British aviation captain and famed dancer, was killed in a midair crash near Port Worth while teaching an American student. The incident occurred as they both descended about one foot from the ground when attempting to land. Castle had 30 aerial missions over German lines and was unscathed in prior campaigns.
A Pendleton meeting was called by Commercial Association leaders to discuss a contract for a Portland baseball team. Judge W W M Cradle and Hore W Collies spoke on organizing fan support and arranging weekend games. Attendance was urged to resolve scheduling and governance of the team.
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