23 Jan 1919
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1919
Page
1
A severe morning windstorm toppled a large electric pole near Riverside Wild Horse cut and shut off power in Athene and Pendleton. Crews restore service after 11 am with delays from a lineman’s illness and weather, while wind damaged telephones and windows at Lincoln school and scattered debris across the city.
A major blaze at The Peoples Warehouse on Court Street caused extensive damage this morning. Firefighters fought flames from 9 a.m. to after 12 p.m. with 150000 dollars in stock estimated lost and the annex basement hit hardest. Lawrence Austin helped fight the fire, suffering burned fingers as he alerted staff.
Fragmented notes describe a large fire event with Chief Ringeld coordinating amid smoke and confusion. Evacuation fears, water depths, and structural hazards are noted as responders work to control flames and protect a cafe and surrounding buildings.
Local farmers in Fruitvale and nearby towns declined to contribute to the United War Work Fund. Names include Herm Beélinke Nick Grosebauer Fred Meibhert William Swash and dF Tioon, with one farmer cited as valuing prune crops highly and another defending relatives in Germany. The Central Loyalty Committee notes multiple refusals.
Pendleton city council last night passed a resolution urging investigation to secure a large German cannon captured in France. If obtainable, it would be kept as a memorial of the war. officials call for pursuing the purchase and delivery through appropriate channels.
The 1918 annual report of City Physician Dr J H Hava neagh shows Pendington tallying over 600 influenza cases and 38 deaths for the year. Smallpox and typhoid reported minor totals with one typhoid death linked to city water. Water safety and sewer concerns cited. panel urged continued monitoring.
Reports from Tacoma describe heavy rain causing train service to halt, power outages, and mobility disruptions in the lower Puyallup valley. Portland faces flood danger as the Willamette rises, with telegraph service interrupted and towns along the Colombia river impacted. Berlin endures blackout conditions with streets dark and businesses idle amid power cuts.
Seattle workers at a January meeting urged solidarity and a mass walkout set for February 1 to pressure employers. Speakers warned of a rising labor movement that could influence government policy, while references to Bolsheviks drew cheers and sparked debate among attendees.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference Ireland and independents, mentioning a map and wartime context. The readable text points to a discussion of Irish reform and potential faction alignments, with limited clear names or dates.
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