07 Jan 1919
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1919
Page
1
European notables joined in a condolence ode to widow as President Wilson King George Poincare and Lloyd George sent sympathy. Roosevelt funeral plans emphasized simplicity with no mile or eulogy, body to be moved by estate workers with minimal ceremony.
Jamon E Akey arrives in Pendleton from Preston Idaho to take over as manager of the J C Penney store on Main Street succeeding W Winnerston Winnerston will stay in Pendleton for now and has not decided his plans. Akey has years of Penney experience including a prior post at Preston and ties to Nodaway Missouri Atr. Akey and his wife will make their home in Pendleton near their residence.
A man identified as TED Elia jumped from a lower berth window on Iron No. 6 between Spokane and Tehth while asleep last night or early morning leaving clothing and a draft for 00 and $500 behind. Kellogg to Weiser ticket details suggest he boarded at Kellogg, with Spokane and Kellogg officials pursuing inquiries.
Umatilla County Red Cross reports 10 414 members enrolled in the Christmas Roll Call. The tally breaks down to 9 367 at $1.00, 964 from Wild Beck Red Cross, and smaller shares at other dues. Auditing committee I M Mayberry C K Cranston and John Lambirth verify the figures.
The Loyalty Committee reports a string of refusals to donate to the War Work Fund. Herman Hehake of Umapine declined. Nick Gromebauree gave 35 dollars out of 16000. Fred Meibhoff cited family obligations in Germany. William Swart, listed at 3200, and Hoon of Milton also refused. G. M. McKensie of Milton failed to donate despite county property over 31.10h.
Pendleton schools close due to a disruption but continue education via a new correspondence program led by Superintendent Austin. Online and mailed Saturday lessons allow students to study at home and submit work. Hawthorne School plans similar eighth grade options to prevent loss of instruction.
Local veteran recounts driving a Ford through Paris amid Allied celebration. Pendleton banners read Pendleton Grogon The Round Up Let er Buck adorn the car as crowds watched a smiling veteran and fellow soldiers. Continued on Page 5.
Local historians appointed by M. Kh. Chowan to compile a county war history with names of district historians and lists of wartime organizations. The project aims to document Red Cross, Patriotic Service League, Loyalty Committee, Honor Guards, Umatilla County Guard, draft boards, Liberty Loan drives, and local contributors and volunteers.
Overseas soldiers were sent by convoy in cold cars due to equipment delays. A Crestline dispatch noted about 200 troops moved to Camp Dix, with inadequate heat and weather gear. Soldiers endured night rides in open coaches amid extreme cold, highlighting logistics failures.
The Berlin correspondent questions Count Bernstorff over the disposition of the war. Bernstorff admits possible danger in Wilhelm's presence in Holland but maintains loyalty to the Monarchy and refuses to reveal sensitive plans.
Three bandits robbed Camp Lewry army bank in the morning. Military police pursued through the cantonment and entered the bank. A lieutenant depositing funds fired, the robbers fled with $500. Military policeman Jim Heary was shot and severely wounded.
Pendleton enforces a new flu mask ordinance with 12 special officers at street entrances. Banks and stores limit occupancy as residents and social officers keep to the mandate while some resist and face city attorney action.
Influenza quarantine numbers show 23 remaining with two new cases and eight fewer than yesterday. Ten released from avianantine, two new cases noted, with several names listed among released and relocated individuals in Ponketon area.
Paris reports France deeply shocked at the death of former U S President Franklin D Roosevelt as leaders and newspapers reflect on the loss of a nation’s statesman and the impact of his legacy.
Paris dispatch reports the president arrives to begin the YTinni preliminaries before formal peace talks among the powers. Wilson is expected to plunge into discussions immediately, with apparent support from the common. The article text continues on another page.
Washington January 7 The proposal to create a secretary of railways as a cabinet member with broad regulatory powers is set for Senate Interstate Commerce hearings next week. Edgar Clark of the Interstate Commerce Commission testified supporting private ownership under government regulation and a government rail administrator or small board to manage leased lines with competitive operators and a guaranteed return on operating capital. Senator Cummins, next chairman, backs government ownership with private operating companies under lease and unified terminals.
Lester Norman, Pendleton’s first 4iet division veteran to return, arrives from Camp Dodge Iowa after mustering out following service in France. He earned two chevrons for four years of service, served as a corporal in Company, spent time at Angers and Limoges, and endured scarlet fever at a field hospital.
Report from Monday describes Bob Simpson, an employee of Autes Company, suffering a broken right leg after a derailment on West Court Street involving a machine. He was transported for medical treatment and condition listed as serious but stable.
Berlin descends into chaos as rivals wage war against the government. Dispatches report the Spartacus group formed by Independent Socialists aiming to drive revolution. Central Germany announces temporary occupation of parts of Berlin amid the surge of revolutionary units. Leaders named Liebknecht and others reportedly direct events from the central police station. Women join fighters as the conflict broadens with a rising element of resistance.
Captain John D. Hartigan of the American Air Service in France recalls earning the Croix de Guerre as a simple feat amid danger. He recounts a night mission at Chateau Thierry, crash landing, and being carried from the wreck by fellow soldiers after an hour in the air. The medal was promised about a week later, reflecting modest bravado.
After a week of freezing weather farmers report fall wheat has suffered no damage. The mercury dropped near zero for several nights. A light covering of snow in parts of the county provided protection to the grain, while areas without snow saw no damage. A few fields of barley show slight damage where there was no snow.
Seattle declares a silent tribute to Colonel Roosevelt with a mayoral proclamation. Citizens will halt activities and stand at attention from 9:45 to 9:50 during the funeral procession.
A wartime letter dated November 2 1915 from Charles Owong, a private in the 46th Field Artillery, describes life near Verdun and Meuse sectors. He details trenches at Montigny and Cunel, movements to Chars, the artillery battery’s equipment, enemy air activity, and daily peril as troops advance toward the front.
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