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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1917
Page
5
A garbled, fragmentary note suggests a debate over a prohibition measure. It references Congress and potential novelty or introductory aspects, but the text remains unclear on specifics, dates, participants, or outcomes.
The Baker community forms a public safety council at a meeting led by J. J. Rand. A provisional constitution and by laws were drafted for adoption at upcoming gatherings. Membership target set at 25, with potential growth as the group organizes to protect public interests against enemies and opposition.
London dispatch notes the death of W Cornwallis-West at eighty two. He married in 1872 the eldest daughter of Rev Frederik and Lady of Aina Pite-Patrick and was connected to prominent society figures. The article mentions a controversial army inquiry, promotions and retirements affecting family members, with marriages to Lady Handolph Churchill and Mrs Patrick Campbell as notable marital links.
A chaotic OCR page lists numerous classified ads for furnished rooms and apartments, autos and parts, jobs, and goods for sale. Highlights include for rent notices, including four and five room flats, a housekeeper room, and modern apartments. items for sale such as sewing machines and a Ford touring car. and employment requests like cooks, waitresses, and general labor. Various business names and street references appear, including Penland Bros and East Groganian office.
An accident near the O W R N caused two men to be injured as a viaduct collapsed during toll processing. Charles Bennwon of Portland and another worker suffered injuries described as severe bruises and a broken collarbone. the incident left the structure damaged and the scene under investigation.
A U S sailor from Mentor Ohio named Barrett died in France while piloting a hydroplane during a training flight with a French instructor. The crash occurred at Tours Aviation, where he and the instructor were aboard the machine when it burst into flames at height. Barrett was among about a hundred Americans sent to Pronom telewrhne pilots. his death marks the first U S casualty in France.
Weston residents James Price and Zilla Sinton travel to Bingham Boringa for a two week absence. Mrs Charles Pinkerton and her father Gears Craiger head to Yaquina Bay for about a month. Hen Crakeen and Won Fishesugh, former Wertenitvs, are present for the season.
Admirers of Viola Beta will have a viewing today of Lady furnace, described as a tomboy role. The piece outlines an actress from tenements to country estates, with themes of love, society clashes, and personal struggle.
A garbled report claims King Alfonso agreed to support a Spanish republic if a political settlement allowed reform. It mentions the king and the Prince of Asturias and cites vague sources about a potential constitutional shift amid Spain's monarchy.
Several residents from Portland and Walla Walla are noted in city visits and travels. Mrs Arthur See Mra Minnie Walker of Helix visited during the week while Earl Liemliin of Walla Walla spent the weekend with relatives. Mrs Lethe King and children returned home after a month of visiting Beinfield. Many locals and visitors are listed as motor trips, visits to kin, and trips to Warm Springs and Bingham Springs. The alfalfa crop around Wemen is reported fine with many farmers expecting an old crop. others head to Kellogg Idaho and Lactose Washington for work or farming assignments.
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