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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1916
Page
3
London reports Jacob Luekenbach, an American airman, was drowned after a collision in the channel. The crew were rescued and saved from the incident.
The city of Atlanta Georgia retains ownership of a water tower bought for six thousand dollars that has seen only a single use in twelve years, highlighting an underutilized asset.
Pilot Rock Oregon July 6 Old fashioned Fourth of July parade concert and prizes marked a full day of celebration. Winners included Mrs Ly KB Toy for prettiest yard and Mrs VO A Couper for most improved yard. Prof Henrykner of Whitman College spoke on Preparedness. A race between New Royer and P C Knapp, baseball Pirates vs Union Pacific, and Willow Street races filled the afternoon. An evening grand ball closed the day. local families welcomed a new baby and updates on residents were noted.
Rieth Oregon residents celebrate the arrival of an eight pound baby, the town's first birth, with family and friends sharing congratulatory notes. Pendleton celebrations and travel home for the holidays are noted as locals recall the Fourth of July festivities. A local editor chronicles hospital updates and includes a testimonial about Chamberlain's Liniment for rheumatic pains.
Washington July 6 government closed its fiscal year with total receipts of 481 a nd expenditures of 199 666 159 an excess of 74 737 810 over the year end deficit of 69 436 000. Income tax and internal revenue receipts rose led by McAdie. Corporate receipts totaled 055 409 541 with 67 907 488 from individuals. The general fund balance at year end stood at 174 965 231.
An advertisement touts Cham Seriam's Tablets as a cure for bilious attacks, claiming they tone the liver, clean the stomach, and relieve constipation and nausea. It promises quick recovery with a cheap quarter price, available everywhere.
Over 1000 residents gathered at Umapine for Independence Day events hosted at Goodmans Chapel. The day featured a morning program with prayers and a Declaration reading, a patriotic address by Hon. B. E. Casey, various horse and foot races, a greasy pie catching contest, and a baby show won by Bessie Lauretia Murphy. Additional notes include weddings, medical procedures, and local visits.
The New York National Guard fields a mobile fortress battery, modeled on European methods, with three armored cars shown. The unit races to Peekskill mobilization camp as a rapid fire gun on tracks is described and trucks are prepared with loopholes for nine men.
Duncan July 6 Hast Oregonian Special. Hain felt daily last week. Forecast suggests haying may begin at Duncan as soon as conditions improve. Mrs Ida Wilbur and daughter attended chautauqua in Pendleton. Pinkerton supervisor from Wellin Denet pray. Ruth Hun Eloer Thomas and Rissoll Wilbur spent Fourth of duty in Pendleton. Telephone line work resumes and may finish this month. Masters Wil ter and Carrol Swart of Dayton with father Jack Swart Owen McLaughlin and others attended funeral of Mrs Metale drowned at Batter Creek Ste.
Polk Virginia July 6 Champ Clark speaker of the House told reporters there would be no war with Mexico. He warned against rushing to conflict and urged restraint while visiting Virginia Beach. The remarks reflect a cautious stance amid national tensions and a desire to avoid escalation.
President Wilson commented on re election chances saying possessions nine points of the law, reflecting his view of constitutional authority and wartime governance.
San Francisco July 6 Thousands of people in India are said to face starvation amid drought. Ram Chandra editor of a Hindoo newspaper reports no rain for months in some districts. Children seek tiny food, mothers die by roadsides with babies.
Washington July 6 An amendment by Representative Shirley to the Adamson bill was adopted permitting the secretary of war to levy a tax on the grantee of ten year water power permits along navigable rivers. The tax scope depends on local circumstances.
An ad touts Spear Head chew tobacco promising rich fruitlike flavor and lasting enjoyment. It claims Burley leaf juices are preserved by modern processes to deliver a sweet, pure, and long lasting plug, wrapped in wax paper and marketed as the best chew.
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