02 Jan 1917
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1917
Page
1
Berlin mood sours after German press decries Entente peace moves and vows to fight to the last drop of blood under Hindenburg. Officials in Berlin await official text from London while German editors condemn the note as baseless and driven by madness.
Washington reports indicate Stone, chairman of the foreign relations committee, faced questions over profits tied to a Wall Street leak. Lawmakers discuss recalibration of stock changes and investigations into the Lawson matter amid civil service concerns.
Fragmentary report notes no strike vote yet as the U.S. Supreme Court considers the Atlantis law. President Ler of the Trotter hood of Trainmen comments on ongoing actions.
San Francisco January 3 reports General Fukuta of Japan says figures compiled in Paris and Petrograd show costs to kill a soldier set at thirty seven thousand dollars and to wound one at thirty five hundred in the European war.
Several hundred Umatilla Indians gathered at the agency for a council to voice views on a proposed plan to allot 76,000 acres of tribal land among the children of present allottees. Superintendent Swartalanier prepared two petitions for and against allotment to be presented to Washington. Sentiment was divided with mixed-bloods largely favoring the plan and full-bloods opposing.
Salem January 2 Governor Withycombe declines to dispatch militia to Culver to recover county records seized by Madr Veetepday. Sheriff Baekmpri ented for the ititla. Attorney General Van Winkly advised that the courts should settle the matter.
Washington January 2 The comptroller of the currency issued a call for the condition of banks at the close of business on December 27.
The French government plans to elevate General Joffre to Marshal of France in recognition of his services. A decree will be submitted to Parliament for ratification as soon as possible. The rank had fallen into disuse since the Third Republic. a 1816 bill preserved the rank but left conditions to a separate bill that was never acted on.
A county picture features Grace Gilliam as county treasurer on the left, Roscoe I. Keator as district attorney in the center, and R. T. Brown as county clerk at the bottom, highlighting three newly appointed county officials.
Arizona faces a unique split with two governors and two executive officers. Attorneys Campbell and Hunt say they have reached a Supreme Court preparatory agreement to finalize a plan by Thursday. No violence occurred, and the aim is a governor who obeys the law.
Grand jury convenes this morning to review pending criminal cases carried over from the last term. Several indictments and original matters are expected to be investigated as the January court opens, with several names and cases listed for tentative docket entries.
Archer, a bootlegger, was caught selling a half pint to a man posing as a government agent who turned out to be the police chief. The chief and Archer were both arrested. Archer pleaded guilty after learning the buyer was the police chief. Investigations showed Archer had trafficking in several county towns.
The Teengelenoneleatin Witten withdraws from the Orton debating league as several members graduate or leave, leaving five Umatilla towns in the league. The team had prepared for a debate planned for the first of the month but semester ending and lack of suitable coaching materials led to the decision to drop out.
Officers say preparations underway in the supply department for withdrawing Pershing's expedition. All property clerks ordered to Columbus. Duty clerks start records of equipment entering and leaving Mexico as the move toward withdrawal proceeds.
London reports growing belief the allies will reply to President Wilson with a joint draft. The note may echo German terms and seek Paris approval, while outlining desires to oust Turkey from Europe, seize the Dardanelles, gain Tyrol and Istria, and restore Alsace Lorraine to France.
A petition was received by Representative Church of California from seventy nine of the eighty five members of Company A California Engineers. They signed in a move to express concerns and ask for action, reflecting personnel sentiment at home visits by the representative.
A Portland market note shows club bids at $1.45 with volume and price range details. The item lists open high low and close figures for a May contract, mentioning 180K and a 144 percent indicator, reflecting trading activity in the period.
Snow and wind crippled travel in Pendleton and outlying areas as drifts six feet deep blocked roads and rails. Trains faced delays near Walla Walla, Adams and Kamela, while Meacham Kamela saw steady fall. Road crews kept routes open where possible. Ukiah reported about a foot of snow. River levels remained comparatively unchanged due to uneven precipitation.
In Austin on January 2 the Lone Star Brewery Company was sold after a state law violation for political contributions. The sale brought six hundred dollars with banker Frank Groce listed as the purchaser.
Last night a formal interpretation was placed on the Presidents Conference with Chairman Stone. It states the body will be asked to endorse a note to belligerents.
Washington January 2 The House refused to endorse Wilsons note to belligerents though Congress may vote on endorsement. Officials say Stone was commissioned to sound Congress for approval as a warning of American backing if diplomacy breaks down. The secrecy around the peace move suggests fear of a congressional uprising over secret diplomacy and the push toward action against Germany.
Vandy leader's forces see deserters from Caran Garrison weaken defenses as Villista faction plans a 10 unit strike on Chiruarua City. Twelvy Thow attributed as rallying figure amid mounting internal rifts and loyalty shifts.
Report from El Paso notes a defeat of a team identified as the Vistas and reports the execution of one hundred forty prisoners by authorities yesterday at a location described vaguely as Tor reros. The source mix includes names and institutional details unclear due to OCR errors.
A disrupted report from northern capital area indicates refugees fear increased danger as forces move toward evacuation. Officials say the rail network is disrupted and hundreds flee toward safety while authorities push for order amid tensions.
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