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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1920
Page
5
Immense stocks of the choicest styles and materials are attractively displayed and correctly priced. The shop offers reliable trade and satisfaction guaranteed to every customer.
Amos Pinchot and Gardner announce the Committee of 48 will not join the joint committee with the third party. They say labor refuses to back anything but a policy in line with trade union language. If La Follette supporters’ platform is adopted, the senator may accept the nomination. otherwise a campaign split risks Eugene Debs and a weak socialist vote.
Ore July 16 A P Joan Leonardi an insane Italian who escaped from the state hospital farm after burning a barn died at the hospital from wounds after being shot by Verne Patton a farmer 12 miles east of here Patton who had a injured hip could not run when attacked Leonardi armed with a pitchfork and knife admitted firing the barn on his death bed He has a brother A San Luisa Abispo Cal
In Walla Walla July 11, Lilian Zinn and James W Brown both of Heho Oregon wed at the undertaking parlor of J W Cookerly with Rev W H Hlankenty officiating. The pair formerly ran an undertaking business together and eloped with help from an old friend. Cookerly faced threats of death if he kept the secret but disclosed the marriage yesterday.
A crowded house at the East Alta big tent enjoyed A Night at Monte Carlo by Kellys Comedians. Phil Bele, B C Hont, Oliver Finney, Brian Jonni, Ted Ulbnurk, Mead Selgier, Corey Hunt, Patsy Salmon and a lively jazz orchestra delivered musical numbers and stage scenery that made for an entertaining camp show with plans for another performance.
Angeles edged Oakland 2 to 1 as Meatley delivered the deciding run in the 11th inning, drawing a walk with one out and scoring on a single to lift the team to a win.
Spokane Washington July 15 The annual convention of the Interstate Realty Association opened with dealers from Oregon and Washington in attendance. Receptions banquets luncheons and dances are listed alongside business sessions and automobile trips. President Fred Betaylor of the National Association of Realty Bowne Portland and Tom Oigereo ff Aimneapolia national secretary guided the opening events.
Washington July 15. A. F. of L. labor chiefs report that the San Francisco Democratic platform more closely to labor's demands than the Republican plank. Samuel Gompers, chairman of the committee, submitted the analysis comparing Democratic declarations with the federation’s program. The panel concludes the Democratic platform better reflects labor rights and progress, while noting differences with the Republican stance.
Geneva July 16 A Swiss engineer claims a highly developed airplane silencer surpassing automobile mufflers. The chief engineer announced the invention with the first public demonstration scheduled on the Geneva service, marking a potential solution to airplane noise.
Spokane, Washington officials announced the Interstate Fair and Livestock Show will award forty thousand dollars in prizes at the event to be held here next September. Details mention cash awards and other prizes in competition.
In Chicago on July 18 a large demonstration at the Liberal convention disrupted proceedings as La Follette faced pressure from delegates. A parade of state delegates rose to confront him while leaders urged calm amid the tumult.
A brief note from the Youngstown Telegram reports a small girl on a South Side street attempting to do something her mother repeatedly tries to suppress. Each time the mother leans over to admonish, the child retorts in a quiet, defiant manner, saying it doesn’t matter. The scene captures a moment of parental suppression and a child’s stubborn reply.
The destroyer carrying Admiral Hugh Rodman, commander in chief of the fleet, and Secretary Daniels reached Ketchikan Alaska in a record time of about an hour. The ship traveled through inland channels at speed around 20 knots, shaving many hours from the previous best.
New York July 16 A. P. News reports continued weakness in the coffee market as futures opened lower and then edged down further. Near term demand flags and a rumored firm liquidation in Europe weighed on prices with July near 20,000 bags. December, September, and other contracts showed declines from last week’s highs.
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