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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1916
Page
3
William Brum aged 60 was convicted of annoying his 90 year old father Frederick G. Brum, a retired shoemaker, in Camden New Jersey. Recorder Stackdown sentenced the son to 20 days in jail for the conduct against his elderly father.
A garbled early 20th century advertisement extols a product named Mother’s Friend. It claims the coming baby brings joy and promotes comfort for mothers, inviting readers to write Bradfeld Berylatur Co for more details and a book. The text inflates praise with misspellings and archaic phrasing.
Fred Watson testified he was repeatedly summoned to the scene and accused Brum of pursuing his elderly parents when he drank. A relative’s court appearance failed to materialize, the recorder accepted Watson’s account, and Brum was sentenced based on his alleged faults.
The fragment describes travel disruptions in Wisconsin on July 3, mentioning La Crosse Waukon and Viroqua, with a reference to a population cut off area and a trek along sidelined routes. Readable names include La Crosse and Viroqua. details are incomplete due to damaged text.
A fragment cites a slogan Shall We Fight Mexico and mentions Robert Jasnaing, secretary of a group or committee, with limited surrounding context and no clear event date or organization details. Further readable material is needed to identify the full item.
Officials concluded a device planted in the morning car of a Southern Pacific train at Sixteenth Street station was intended to wreck the train. The explosion failed to trigger on the mole, but caused damage and a serious scare. The investigation pointed to deliberate sabotage and timing aimed at the Western Terminal.
A Saturday clash in the Netherlands saw the army deployed against protesters described as Jikmistal amid resistance to authorities. Soldiers reportedly fired on the crowd, wounding ten people and an officer. Fifty participants were arrested after the violent incident.
George B. Powell a minor held on failure to support his wife Ida Powell and their two children. He waived examination before Justice of the Peace awaiting the Linn county grand jury. Bond set at unspecified amount. The charge stems from his wife’s allegations of abandonment and failure to provide. In other news from London and the Austrian front, reports of trench actions near Pedescalas and Monfalcone describe Austrian setbacks and Allied gains. General Northey announces British victories and captures in Africa and Germany front areas, with prisoners taken.
A fragmentary advertisment touts Wood's Sarmapariti… claims relief from severe rheumatic pains by altering the blood. The ad promises direct action, improved vitality, and lasting effects, urging readers to try the remedy despite unclear medical backing.
Vintage advertisement claims Dr Janes Headache Powder stops headache neuralgia and pain. It urges immediate action to send someone to the drug store for a dime package and promises relief moments after taking the powder, describing rapid, almost magical effects.
In San Angelo Texas on July 4 a local Fourth of July event featured a goat roping contest drawing participants from nearby farms. The unusual stunt drew a crowd as townsfolk wagered on events and celebrated the holiday with rural entertainment and a parade.
Eugene Oregon July 4 A G Batey nominated by Lane County Democrats as candidate for school superintendent is not qualified to accept the office. He has not taught a county school for at least 27 months as required by law according to County Chairman L M Travis. Travis says Bates will withdraw and the Democratic central committee will likely select a woman to oppose Republican nominee E J Moore.
Petitions urge President Wilson to press Britain to grant clemency to Sir Roger Case, an Irish revolutionary. Requests flow from many parts of the country, though U S action would be informal.
Kansas seeks 35300 harvesters to handle grain in central areas near Great Bend. Wages from 2 to 6 dollars a day with board offered, but no takers reported as of July 4. Government report from Durown notes need in central Kansas near Great Bend.
In Livingston Montana an elderly prospector Decree Ficher was found dead from a self inflicted gunshot while clinging to a contract for mining property valued near 817,000. Witnesses say he believed the sellers faced a scandalous low price and feared losing wealth. He left all his debts to a friend. unmarried with no known relatives.
On July 4 in Hrach Haven Charles KL Vansant, 23, son of a Philadelphia physician, was attacked by a shark while bathing offshore. He died before rescue could reach him, according to witnesses referenced in local tables.
A noxious plant known as fan-weed invades Baker after a specimen was found by W. McCuley. The weed disrupts crops and soils. believed to have come in with imported goods. Burning is planned as the likely eradication method.
Marblehead Mass July 4 An accident ended the second annual ocean race for the Vanderbilt gold cup when the Vanderbilt schooner Vagrant lost lead in a heavy squall after taking early lead over Seaconnet and Virginian owned by L. F. Crofoyt Omaha.
July reports from Berlin describe mobs clashing as Karl Liebknecht and Clara Zetkin face punishment, with authorities enforcing penalties amid street unrest and political tension. London press via The Hague notes punitive actions against socialist leadership and widespread public reactions.
New York reports author Miss Gates began action at White Plains for annulment of her marriage to Frederick Ferdinand Moore formerly of San Francisco Yo Atgi 1914 Aili Ciaten obtained an interlocutory decree of divorce from Richard Walton Tally Her marriage to Moore followed Recently Miss Gates learned the decree was not binding on the relation upon confirmation of the decree of separation from Tally she said she will remarry Moore
Nancy was shelled last night with a German long range artillery barrage. The official announcement confirms the attack, detailing the bombardment but provides few further specifics about casualties or targets.
Washington July 3 President Wilton pardoned S S and W G Simpson owners of the First National Bank of Caldwell Idaho convicted March 15 and sentenced to five years for issuing four certificates of deposit with intent to defraud. The brothers claimed no fraud was contemplated and have not surrendered any part of their sentence.
BERLIN July 3 The official announcement states a general meat card will be introduced across the empire on September 1 After trials in several German states and major cities there is still questions about how meat will be allotted nationwide The man behind the plan is said to be the wealthiest in the world with an estimated fortune of 96 million dollars.
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