05 Jul 1916
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1916
Page
1
A fragmentary report indicates Carrana desires mediation with the United States and signals openness to discuss a future course. The tone suggests America is prepared to engage in diplomatic talks to ease tensions.
Military officers in Colum Eve report that orders may soon authorize withdrawal of the American expedition if Curtina does not threaten intervention. No withdrawal steps are yet taken. Reports place Pershing as favoring withdrawal if no action occurs, with border garrisons and patrols likely, militia to be posted along the frontier.
Washington reports the Mexican note may pave a peaceful readjustment of strained relations. It urges immediate release of Carrizal prisoners and outlines plans for boundary stabilization, troop withdrawal, and frontier protection as key steps toward renewed diplomacy.
La Grande players dominated the inland empire tennis tourney at Round-Up Park. J Garfield King won the singles title from Pvt. Kroesch of Whitman College, while King and N W. Froon captured the doubles title, defeating Groedeh and Hurwool of Walla Walla. Nine districts entered. Pendleton clubs staged a notable event with strong showing by local players in doubles and singles.
July speech by Viscount Bryce, former British ambassador, condemns peace terms. He counters a German-origin letter urging a draw, argues Germany will be beaten, and outlines Allied aims including security for Britain, Belgium, and France, and preventing a German eastward advance. He calls for continued war until victory is achieved.
A Latin American committee including Dr Ixtincio Calderon and Dr Rafael Zale Vivar Cletlun met with Secretary Lacaille to decide if the release of Carrizal prisoners means it is too early for the U S to receive a formal mediation offer. They will judge whether direct orders from Gen Carranza affect timing.
Mahysville Missouri on July 5 report three men wearing guard outfits forced entry to the 3 Mary State Bank and escaped with 800 dollars after wounding a guard with a Colt pistol.
A sunlit Fourth of July in Pendleton featured a morning parade described as the largest ever, a full day of events, and an enthusiastic turnout. An estimated 15,000 celebrants enjoyed meals at Round-Up Park, with about 10,000 at the afternoon program and a Mardi Gras finale in the evening. A brief thunder shower interrupted activities just before 8:10, but the celebration resumed afterward.
British and French forces press the Allied offensive along the Somme and toward Ancre. German reinforcements from Verdun arrive as Thiepval counter attacks are repelled. Paris reports gains near Curlu and Sormont Farm, with over 3000 unwounded German prisoners and 69 guns captured south of the Somme.
NEW YORK July 5 A drive against the National Education Association opens with a push for women’s rights overshadowed by protests against women wearing certain fashions. Visiting teachers are registed, and debates on suffrage modesty in dress are planned with Anna Shaw speaking tomorrow. Rural teachers complain city boys spend too much on athletics and pink teas while Robert Alvin of the University of Maine is expected to be nominated for association president.
Statistics from Chicago show 12 killed and 400 injured during Independence Celebrations on the Fourth, a lower toll than last year when 19 were killed and 505 injured.
Wheat prices in Chicago show gains with higher open and close levels amid active trading. Market reports note price range shifts and volatility across the day as traders respond to supply signals and weather cues.
Samuel Perlstein, a New York walt er, faced a sharp turn of fortune in the piece, losing his position yet not yielding his resolve. The notice records the fall from status, with an emphasis on resilience amid professional setback.
General overview notes America seeking conciliation in Mexican tensions while allies prepare for potential action against German defenses. Pendleton hosts a history event as local items highlight social milestones. La Grande and Baker win tennis titles and Mrs. Frank Palro faces divorce proceedings in local notices.
Ten thousand gathered at the park for a day of events including water sports and a greasy pole climb but crowds overflowed the arena. An accident occurred when a vehicle crashed through burning machines, causing a total wreck but limited engine damage to one vessel. Continued on page two.
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