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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1917
Page
6
Washington July 13 A bill by Representative Rankin of Montana would grant federal allowances to dependent wives and children of soldiers during wartime. Payments would be 6304 per month for wives with no children 45 per month per child up to two children and 66 per month for two or more children may apply.
The United States extended new war loans totaling 1.2 billion to the Allies with 160 million to Britain and 60 million to Italy. Other allocations include Belgium 45 million, Serbia 23 million, and additional Russia credit expectations. Russian and American officials discussed the situation as rail and embassy matters progress. The National Association convention at Portland opens July 16 with lectures by Henry King and G Stentey Hall and ties to the Oregon Synod proceedings.
A report notes calls from university figures and educators urging continued effort in public education. It cites President Campbell and President Hebert Jo Alex stressing independence of data work and civic enlightenment in supporting popular instruction and governance.
Washington July 10 The state department cites a cable from Zittau Germany urging all residents to go barefoot to harden feet for winter. Reports say dairy cows in many districts have been killed for meat, creating shortages. Another message notes former homes of French men in Alsace being sold.
Eugene July article notes summer lecture series at the University of Oregon with speakers from national organizations. It mentions two centers in Portland and a robust enrollment with about half the student body expected to attend. The report hints at a post vacation attendance limit for National events.
Washington July 11. Walter Fore eighteen from Binghanton NL walked to Washington to enlist in the Marine Corps signing with a back message reading from his hometown. He proved the injured finger did not hinder his enlistment and received special authority to join. Also notes Industrial Workers of the World workers being ordered to leave mining camps in Chloride and Mineral Arizona and travel toward Tonopah and Goldfield Nevada.
Washington July 11 The Bureau of Mines released figures showing explosive production rising sharply since the European war. Exports total value reached about £100,000,000 with tens of millions in other explosives. Reports note malpresented figures but cite substantial outputs of fine powder high explosives and permissible explosives.
Town Heathen readers report the Guardian Troopees and Gira Town Heathen clashed at the river bridge in State. Walter Delon, former Rex theater manager, appeals to Judge Kiviats over alleged Curiae Wats guarding the bridge, stirring jealousy among Priest River locals. incident ends in a draw after a tense confrontation.
Franklin Lane Secretary of the Interior writes that the United States will be a nation at arms for an indefinite time and that no matter how long it takes, victory must be accomplished with full mobilization of the nation’s resources. He notes no early end to the war and emphasizes cabinet resolve.
A boat survivor, Captain Brown, recounts a clash with a German submarine near the Palermo in the Mediterranean. He describes torpedoing the Palermo, the captain being killed when the German commander fired, and the survivors drifting for hours before rescue, with further details of the Leyland liner and other crew losses.
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