19 Jul 1916
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1916
Page
1
Berlin reports capture of Longueval and nearby areas as German artillery and infantry strike. British counterattacks near Peronne and Somme, with heavy night fighting and shelling continuing. Paris notes grenadiers pushing toward Verdun. Haig says Allied foothold held at Longueval outskirts.
A fragmented reminiscence recalls W O Cavinew and fellow engineers Tendle and Wilder from Pikes in transit to Pendleton. The text credits Cavinew with holding the proposal and influencing contract awards linked to the Hunt system and Canal project witnesses, including Wither.
Fragmentary text references attacks against Britain, moves of Carpathians into Hungary, appeal to the supreme court in Maver Test case, and a possible Roosevelt appearance at a roundup. Mentions W. W. Davinews, a Pendleton railroad builder, among scattered names.
In Frewater Oregon on July 19 a man riding between cars on a Pendleton Spokane train was killed after being struck by the engine. Police report unclear details with conflicting accounts of how the accident occurred. The victim, described as dark complexioned and about twenty six, had a walch and chain on his body. Milton Weston of Woeton is cited as a friend. A man named J T Brown was notified and an inquest was planned.
Reports suggest Theodore Roosevelt may visit Medford for the 1910 Round-Up with high profile guests and officials possibly accompanying him. Posters to promote the event have been distributed across Oregon Washington and Idaho as anticipation builds for the exhibition dates in September.
More than fifty sign up to attend the La Grande races Sunday at 7 am aboard a special train. Officials plan to reach the 100 participant goal tonight or tomorrow. Women show strong interest and will ride with the group to the Speed Ten Up event led by a notable rider lineup including Albert Wilwan and Red Coghurn. The round trip fare is 2.75 dollars with a Tall City gathering for departure.
A revived Cypriot tobacco sector aims to supply the Turkish market with locally grown leaf. The plan focuses on reestablishing cultivation, processing, and export pathways to meet demand from regional buyers.
Jamed M Cornelixon of the Tutuilla Minion was chosen moderator of the Presbyterian synod in Eugene. Rev Joseph Diven of Alytines wis elected reporting clerk as the body began its work. Union actions on Albany College Albans and Pacific University Forest Grove will be considered in five weeks.
Fragmentary report notes figures including Dr Frank Hang of Indians and William Siler of New York as frontrunners in a convention pacing for a presidential nomination. The piece hints at timetable pressure to avoid an immediate nominating move and mentions a federation tied to regional political interests.
Key terms include long low rate farm loans up to ten thousand dollars with mortgage security. Loans cap per borrower and fees cover administration and interest, with penalties for early retirement and potential adjustments under the Federal Farm Loan act. Continued discussion noted on page six.
Moscow reports heavy artillery clashes along the sixty mile sector as Soviet forces push into Carpathian fronts and threaten Austrian positions. Mud and weather hinder supply amid shattered lines and advancing units in harsh terrain northeast of key rally points.
CHICAGO July 19 price range and spot notices show July closing prices falling by about a cent with several values listed across regions including Portland and Liverpool. Market notes mention Manitoba prices and a tentative range around 1.87 per unit.
Mexican reports say Villa has discarded his disguises and again commands his bandit group led by Minnen. 83 miles from Chicago area noted as alert while authorities await confirmation of his movements and actions.
Reports from Bridgeport and Baltimore note delays to the Deutschland departure due to defective pipes and rushed repairs. Submarine Bremen arrival rumors swirl as crowds patrol waterfronts while officials keep details tightly under wraps and divers monitor progress.
Director Pragler announces use of Hound-Up park grounds limited to out of town tourists from now until September. Garage men and merchants urged to divert visiting tourists to Round-Trip Park to avoid crowding traffic along Pen-Weton route.
A Bombay dispatch reports Annie Besant, prominent home rule advocate in India, has been barred from entering the Bombay presidency under the Defence of India act. The order restricts her movement in the region amid the political tensions surrounding the movement.
A notice of appeal was filed with the Oregon Supreme Court in the J A Best case where the mayor is charged with improper language at a boxing match. The court will decide in October whether Judge Parkes may try the case in his own court or must grant a change of venue. E F Swift of the Swift Packing Plant Omaha visited Pendleton with Frank Donnelly and W H Doherty to review Swift stock interests and farms in the county.
Charles Sturdivant, who underwent an operation at St Anthonys hospital this week, is reported to be much improved today.
The article argues for a constitutional amendment to validate Oregon’s school locations and establish a state normal school at Pendleton. It cites 1919 teacher shortages, inadequate training, and evidence that many teachers lack proper credentials, urging action to avoid litigation and improve education statewide.
The fragment mentions a totephone or tote item linked to Pape Heir Roma and a date or code 29 with three linen units valued at T26,000.004. Details are incomplete but indicate a financial or goods transfer tied to specific identifiers.
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