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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1917
Page
6
A fragmentary World War I report notes German forces captured about 800 Roumanians north of Ypres and near the Meuse, with Allied resistance described as determined to recover Belgium. The text references Verdan and Dechampel in a cabinet context, and mentions the broader German offensive aimed at the Western Front.
Five men attempted a safe deposit vault burglary at Galena Governor Willis's vault. They failed to open the inner door, escaped with about 160 in cash, and fled in an automobile after a vault explosion alerted a posse. Governor and Mrs Willis left for Gajewa amid fears of political motives. no political papers found.
The Frankfurter Gazette copy dated December reports Serbian wines from Semendria owned by King Peter. The ad claims price and quality match good Rhine wine and says the wine is sold in the original bottle of the commissariat of the seventh German army, via Geppert Co. purveyors to the court.
Search for Harry Bishop and Lieutenant W A Robertsen failed to locate them after they departed San Diego yesterday aiming to fly to Cajexien Campo. The plane was found but unconfirmed. Rubio ranch reported a machine was seen descending last night.
Baron von Burian, the Avaro Hungarian foreign minister, has resigned. Count Ceerath von Chudenitz succeeds him. Emperor Charles awarded von Burian the Order of St. Stephen for his service and appointed him finance minister, replacing Prince Conrad von Hohenlohe who has resigned.
A new labor group called the Grettoe Thortic servanine unit has formed with 10 members east of the Missouri River. They will lay out wage and working terms for Duluth officials on January 15. Proposed wages range from 20 to 25 dollars monthly for two-person families and up to 35 dollars for three or more. The plan envisions a nine hour day with overtime at two and a half hours, one full day off weekly, adequate meals, ventilated sanitary sleeping quarters, and proper weighting.
St Louis society hosts gathered at Adolphus Busch's stables for a New Year blowout. Elite guests enjoyed wine and turkey in the area where the Young brewer's prized olive horses usually rest. A stamping encore and late-night departure marked the gala as guests returned to the Busch home.
Jan 16 report says Mia Chanler and William Astor Chanler along with John Moffat purchased the birthplace of Marquis de Lafayette in Chavagnac Haute Loire. The historic château will be restored as a museum under the French Heroes Fund. Mrs Chanler president and Moffat committee chair prepare rehabilitation plans.
Washington dated January 11 reports the Interstate Commerce Commission declares the Round trip, all year excursion fares from Seattle and Tacoma unjust discrimination in favor of Portland. They exceed similar round trip fares from Portland to the late western points.
The American consulate received a Detroit woman's alert claiming she is a spiritualist medium who hid a message from Queen Victoria for grandson King George urging an end to the war. Officials say the State Department handles diplomacy and they have no role in transmitting such messages.
A northbound sick train collided with a passenger train heading to Mexico City from Querétaro. Several prominent Mexicans traveling to the capital for a holiday celebration were aboard or nearby, prompting emergency response and traffic delays.
In Cincinnati a court ruled that a former wife may claim alimony from her ex husband G Adolph Fleischmann's earnings up to the alimony amount even if her own earnings exceed his. Judge Kelley presided in the Insolvency Court. Fleischmann's attorney stated he earns $2 a day while Melva Lydia Wolff works in Detroit as an inventor of employment applications earning $5 a day.
Laredo Tex Jan 9 Twenty five persons were killed and 0 injured in a train wreck near San Juan Te Rio New Years morning, according to Mexican newspapers reaching here.
James Word issues an edict at the fashionable St Francis hotel after a disturbance in the lounge. The measure restricts one visit for women patrons, provoking consternation among lounge guests and staff.
The U S submarine Le4, part of a group from Key West, conducted an exhibition off Merry Castle this morning in front of thousands along the seawall. It left the harbor at 10 o clock, cruised in a wide circle, then submerged, returning for a second trip with several officers aboard.
An old advertisement for Frame Cooking run at the Golden Rule Cafe promotes regular meals priced at 26 cents with all white help stated.
A brief wire-service note from San Francisco dated January 14 raises a provocative question about women's drinking habits. It outlines social attitudes and hints at ongoing discussions about gender norms in public life.
Adama and Athena Weston attend anvea Henning's Cigar Store at ten and three thirty p m daily as advertised in the notice.
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