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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1916
Page
4
In Midland Oregon a terse police report notes a suspected stranger incident at the Siegert Hotel. The Midland News Company of Oregon filed the notice with federal authorities in Washington.
The piece argues Pendleton would gain a four state normal school, boosting permanent population and the city’s moral tone. It cites Monmouth normal attendance as 350 last winter and over 800 now, implying strong commercial and familial benefits for Pendleton.
Territorial searches surge along New Jersey shores after a man-eating shark sighting and attack near Matawan. Officials and volunteers gather with weapons as nets close the mouth of the inlet and authorities confirm the incident amid speculation on where the next attack could occur.
The fragmentary text outlines a legal or probate matter involving Hetty Aireen and the estate of Gideon Hawl, mentioning 1900 living descendants and specific figures. It references trustees, a crater of Silve Ane Mowlnnt, and property values, with unclear connections to residence in New Bedford. The wording is garbled but centers on an estate distribution and related heirs.
The Willys Overland company directors declined a quarterly dividend of 8 percent, raising the annual rate from 6 to 18 percent. An extra 10 percent dividend was declared, reported in NEW VOI on July 14.
US to prison for swindling case tied to a New Orleans broker operation. Lyman faced federal charges, with hearings detailing a fraud scheme. Reports note penalties, confinement length, and related proceedings, including abetting and conspiracy elements. The article also mentions price changes in grains and sugar during the period.
An economist analyzes retail prices across 29 food items in 1907, noting a downward trend in overall price levels except in meat. The study highlights how costs for items like fats and oils compare to breads and cereals, reflecting shifting purchasing power in mid century.
The strike spreads across regions affecting multiple sectors. Officials note the action as a major labor move with ties to broader unrest. Northern areas report disruption, while authorities urge restraint and orderly demonstrations.
A fire at Cartiale Linviter Depot destroyed two kinds of livestock and damaged other property. Firefighters responded quickly but the blaze caused significant material loss before containment. No injuries reported and investigators began scene assessment.
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