20 Feb 1920
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1920
Page
1
London February dispatch claims Archangel has fallen to Bolshevik forces and that the garrison there joined the Reds. The report notes military attention favors Bolsheviks and suggests opposition in Ruselas may be crushed if confirmed.
The Sands are heated and the Tiger fed as a ceremonial program by the brigands in new uniforms is planned for Monday. The dramatic divan will arrive in the morning with Ne le ROW and T. D-Taylor among local members. High rankers and observers are listed, including McCormick, Royal Viner, and C. M. Humphreys, but details are unclear due to damaged text.
New cadet officers named today for the second term of the school year. The list includes Company 1 with Lloyd Ashintix as lieutenant and Jerry Tada as second lieutenant, Jock Treek as first lieutenant, and several sergeants and corporals. In Company 2 Donald Wordwert is second lieutenant with a set of sergeants and privates.
Washington February 20 news reports the death of Rear Admiral Robert E Peary discoverer of the North Pole. He died after a recent operation for pernicious anemia and initially showed improvement before a relapse. Peary’s Arctic fever began in youth and culminated with his 1909 pole claim, amid competing claims.
Red white and blue posters announce a county membership drive for Umatilla County Legion posts. Local groups plan door to door outreach Monday through the week leading to a February 28 smoker at Eagle Woodmen hall, with visitors from surrounding towns invited to join.
Charges alleging foreign agents plot to disrupt American industry were presented to the Senate committee by W J Click of Bowltly. The testimony outlines covert operations aimed at undermining technology and national defense sectors with unknown actors connected to overseas groups.
London dispatch says Turkish national rebels killed the populations of seven Armenian villages in the Aydin district of Asia Minor. Armenians appeal for arms as Cilicia reports 150,000 at risk of annihilation while markets show price moves and drought impacts in California trade.
Fred B. Schmidt, a lode attorney, is mentioned as a Republican candidate possibility for state delegate from Umatilla County. He says no plan to enter, but might consent if urged. backers seek a challenger to the two western incumbents. Milton's Petterson urged for nomination as deputy public observer. Keator already filed for reelection.
Reports describe unrest in Fiume as notes and Morales influence shake the Adriatic city. Advices suggest tension across administrative lines while citizens face confusion over authority and control.
Washington reports a proposal ordering the Interstate Commerce Commission to adjust railroad rates to guarantee a five and a half percent return on aggregate property. Organized labor backs concerns over undue advantage to railroad owners as the bill faces criticism from various factions.
Snow stopped plowing and irrigation measures began to secure needed moisture. Reports describe sparse and scattered weather impact on farmland as crews adjust to wetter conditions and ongoing maintenance. Local operations resume with cautious hope for crop viability.
A garbled French memoir fragment notes certificates issued amid recent war efforts. It mentions Pontes Piet Na 33 and Arent Tarion, with vague references to navy or marine service, approval of about 128400 certificates, a $600 pot transfer, and a French people’s mark of approvisionnement for the war.
An open letter from Chancellor Chamberlain reveals the size of Britain’s Russian loan amid allied demands and press scrutiny. The note discusses the loan’s vast total and implications for shelter and policy, reflecting tensions over financial arrangements with allied powers.
Montesano scene of uproar as a janitor destroyed about fifty exhibits overnight. The incident alarms local officials and unsettles plans for upcoming proceedings. In Washington, President Wilson's Adriatic note stance is seen at the White House as possibly final with officials noting no further correspondence expected.
London February 20 debate on the home rule bill in the house of commons was postponed until next week. It will likely be raised Tuesday with Lloyd-George and Cooney expected to outline the bill as it stood when introduced last December.
Fel 30. Dahert Kuehle, 14, was struck by an automobile driven by H H Dioghtrey, a Portland commission broker, while riding a bicycle to school. Dioghtrey, former president of the Portland Union Shock Yards Company, had retired a year ago and entered the livestock business in North Portland.
The Montesano Central murder trial was interrupted by illness as juror Parr, afflicted with fever, could not attend. Judge Wilson said Parr’s absence may require one of two alternates to be sworn in, while doctors evaluate his condition and the court hears the sanity report tomorrow.
A Dublin police officer died in a melee as other officers were wounded and streets near the barracks were attacked. Police repulsed the assailants after a three hour standoff with gunfire and bombing.
W P Hawley Jr of Hawley Pulp and Paper denounces every accusation made by Marjorie Hawley in the divorce trial here. He claims any alleged affair was trivial and that the blows were not intentional. He cites affectionate letters and a prior message described as an angel letter. Judge Bagley denied defense motions to dismiss the case or strike parts of the testimony.
Washington Feb 20 Senate post office committees recommended establishing an air mail route from New York to San Francisco and dropping existing routes between New York and Washington and New York and Chicago.
In Scappoose on February 20 Mike Calhan of Scappoose unintentionally alerted police to thieves loading machinery on a truck. D W Price of Scappoose Lumber Co denied selling his mill. Deputy Sheriff George Crant and Price intercepted the truck and the alleged thieves were taken to St Helens for court action.
Washington Feb. 20 unsver ad military training to be instituted July 2 1922 was approved today by the house military committee by a vote of 11 to mine.
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