24 Feb 1919
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1919
Page
1
Boston revives in a colossal homecoming for President Wilson. crowds cheer as he lands at noon and a grand procession proceeds to the hotel amid police guards and ceremonial salutes. Police guard the route as 22 agitators are detained near the state house.
Confident of support but warns a final draft will test backing as Congress debates joining the League. President travels, argues participation is vital to lasting peace. final treaty and ratification to come after Paris conference, with a public appeal likely mid to late summer or fall.
Lieutenant Marshall Spell, who left Pendleton with Troop D and had been in France with a Dearth Armament train, arrived yesterday at Hoboken New Jersey. Telegrams received today by Carl Coaley note Spell is on his way to Camp Dis. It is uncertain whether he will receive his orders there or at another base.
Idaho era clipping notes T N Stark of Pendleton Oregon received a paper receipt dated October 18 1880 and remains a long time subscriber to the East Oregonian. It celebrates Stark loyal service to the county paper for decades despite distance and changing editions. The item mentions ongoing interest in preserving historic receipts and the paper’s long history in the region.
Antiquities ranging in age from ten centuries were shown at a Pendleton silver tea under the Travelers’ Society of Daughters of the American Revolution. Highlights included a seven-century Scottish lens named “Halterwen,” a New Jersey doorknob from Washington’s era, Delft plates about 150 years old, pewter and wool items, a handwoven wool piece, and a 746 printed “Summinke to Jacobus Dray ta colleht take” owned by Rev. George Winn. The exhibit also featured letters from Ist century, a 174-era Coke on ash and other relics loaned by Mrs. Lato and Mrs. A. Lowell.
Cold windy conditions marked the Weather Hoodoo 10 tournament with telegraphic shooting and scattered results. Pendleton posts a 117 to 108 win over another team as the day’s scores list Parr Citta 21, Janelaton 24, McNutiln 20, and Laer 22 among others in a tight meet.
Fragmented OCR describes Pendleton area and river changes with mentions of rivers, towers, and shifting sand. It references a 15 year period, Elibe tole pele, and Pendleton landmarks. The text is garbled but centers on river alterations and historical observations near Pendleton.
Tentative arrangements for a Red Cross canteen building near the express office area outline new facilities. Construction will begin immediately with opening activities and staffing planned to serve meals from morning to night, as shown in the tentative drawings and seasonal planning notes.
Portland February 24 The city hosts hotel men from Oregon Washington California and Idaho. Delegations from Seattle Walla Walla Yakima Spokane and other towns are represented. The opening session was held this morning at the Multnomah hotel with plans for banquets dinners dances and excursions among nearby areas.
George Morgan reaches New York aboard the Kans ashore en route to Camp Dix with the 116th Engineers. The unit includes sergeant George Morea, son of Mire Ed Mergen, and other members of the regiment as part of replacement actions. Stinky Barnes and Bred Gofal accompany the regiment.
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Ten alleged leaders in a Philadelphia plot against Wilson were arrested today. Officials say the group includes men named Oulmua Mesivags and &panhanis among others. The investigation seeks to uncover motives and funding for the alleged food disruption plan.
Sheriff detains Harry Sim who reportedly confessed to shooting Omiy Olinger, Milton storekeeper found dead with a gunshot wound to the back. Evidence links Sim to Olinger’s murder. investigation by Sheriff Taylor and Deputy Blakely continues. Olinger’s body was moved to Milton and an inquest held. family and community mourn as details emerge.
President Wilson, amid a massive crowd in Horton’s Me ehumies haly, argues for a new world order and league of nations. He warns Europe’s suspicion of U S motives, urges unity, and vows America will not falter as the nation leads peace and justice globally.
Salem Feb. 24 The Senate passed a bill fixing minimum specific gravity for gasoline and requiring that each deter in gasoline calculates gravity before sale. The measure, supported as necessary for quality and power, passed 21 to 0 amid concerns it may raise motor vehicle costs.
Berne reports Dpelshvik disorder forces gain in Gate the capital of Syria former province of Austria Hungary. Fighting for progress continues with rebels clashing as government troops are reinforced by workers. Heavy casualties reported amid evolving conflict. latest advices indicate increased use of machine guns by rebels against government forces.
The Campbell and Frentiel Motor Co announces a new automobile firm in Pendleton as the Umatilla county Lexington distributor. A showroom opens at 11 Main Street with rooms soon to be ready. Campbell and Prenteall from Portland secure agency details for Pendleton and county residents.
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