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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1916
Page
4
The piece laments a crowd reacting to a war and praises the Regular Army in a spirited, informal voice. It mentions a speaker, perseverance, and the Army as a proud, steady force amid conflict.
Local officials demand removal of street poles and wires on Main street to improve lighting and safety. Public sentiment favors a municipal electric plant, with debate on whether Pacific Power and Light should accept city plans or risk a municipal competitor.
The Echo civic building project costs 11000 and yields a three story city hall with basement. It includes a ladies room library quarters small meeting rooms and a large auditorium with a stage suitable for moving pictures and entertainments. The white maple floor is praised as a fine dancing area. Echo anticipates strong benefits and pride from the new civic center.
Dispatch from Chicago on June 23 analyzes how eight in ten Progressives may return to the Republican fold after their party’s collapse while two in ten may stay loyal or abstain. It weighs implications for Hughes and Wilson, noting past totals and possible shifts that could still favor Wilson despite uncertainties.
A collage of brief items notes Judge Bennett's potential for the supreme bench if needed, mixed with opinions from war advocates avoiding enlistment, and a feature about a day owned electric plant reflecting typical summer resort weather. Seattle reports on Gowen’s ticket trip from Portland to Seattle and a UC Berkeley education. The Dalles item mentions a city dig for pipes and cutoffs with criticisms of the water department and city commissioners.
A garbled OCR note describes a trooper captured at Carrizal with clothing removed by his captor and later questioned by American officers at an international bridge. The text mentions dismemberment or injury to the lower body and an army blanket involved.
A fragmented report describes American involvement in charitable work and discussions with European figures. It notes statements about Americans viewing aid as a privilege to cooperate with others, including remarks linked to interactions with the Pope and other officials, amid references to Belgian context and European committees.
A garbled report from the Sequ and Sin Trancisen team outlines a hoonets operation in Bering Sea. Caprairs Teurze M. Tacobe of the schooner Charlies 5. Wilton Jr. of Beattie notes a crewmate aboard the Ep Progeles missing after a storm. Captain Tooote records codfish catches around 10 feet and references gales in May and June.
A July 14 nomination event in New York was announced by Senator Harding after a conference with Highes and Chairman Willecs. The televised program will be at Carnegie Hall with formal notices to be issued and the campaign to proceed.
In San Antonio July 13, Bacon of New York former secretary of state and ambassador arrived to study the Mexican situation from a closet point of view. He is accompanied by Dr Richard P Strong of Boston and others as he analyzes the issue for Senator Hughes campaign.
Fragmented report notes inspecting officials and claims of a university fraud case involving an informal inquiry and arrest by federal officers. The text also references a separate line about the Grays Harbor fishing season opening with early catches reported by crews and captains.
Fishermen report milmon entering Grays Harbor during several weeks, with numbers seen and trotting near the arbor. They range from 16 to 40 pounds, with occasional larger individuals. Observers note miles off the bar and 2pm sightings.
Preliminary arrangements for forming a company of 164 men are in progress in Curry county Oregon with District Attorney J Johnson and Fo Br Tichenor of Port Orford leading. Both men are Civil War veterans and Johnson has reported extensive army service. A recruiting office will soon open in Port Orford to gather volunteers amid expected opposition.
That she was forced to marry when a girl by her parents who thought that her prospects were wealthy and promising.
In Georgia, Mae E Taylor sought divorce from June W Taylor with J T Hubbard serving as referee. The decree confirms the marriage had ended, awarding Mae E Taylor custody of their 9 year old daughter Florence after a period of separation. Judge Anderson granted the decree and the custody arrangement.
A garbled Washington letter describes a convict's request to a judge about a potential military khaki role. It mentions public interest in a Fourth of July moment and hints at political pressure surrounding the state prison system and a presidential outcome.
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