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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1920
Page
5
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Poem asks how to know what lies ahead and urges hope. Refrains urge looking to the bright side as storms pass. Mentions spring, wind, roses, and faith in God’s will. Copyright line at end cites East Strogonian Pula.
Til Taylor died after a long career as sherif f in Umatilla County, hailed as loyal, competent, and fearless. Citizens recall his constant right place at the right time, comparing him to legendary figures like Bucky ONeill. The tribute notes his personal charm, enduring friendships, and service defending the county from lawlessness.
The race for the America’s Cup is an international test of skill and high order. Lipton has been a game contender for the cup and if he wins, many will wish him well. The piece contrasts yacht racing with submarine raids and troopship convoys, suggesting sport stories can be preferable to war news.
The article argues the Versailles covenant would shield nations from external attack and curb aggression. It notes that The Hague court failed to deter Kaiser Wilhelm II and calls for a functioning peace machine. The conference has adopted the covenant, awaiting U S entry as a wartime ally.
Mr. Harding asserts that if elected he will keep the United States from joining the league, opposing the covenant and proposing a justice driven framework akin to Theague court to promote pace by justice rather than force, challenging how he can gain backing for this stance.
Roy Mallen thirty was arrested in a Chicago hotel on an anonymous tip as the man matching Eugene Leroy the altered slayer of a murdered woman whose mutilated body was found in a trunk shipped from Detroit to New York. He was taken to the detective bureau for questioning.
In Sydney on July 26 the New South Wales branch of the Federated Seamen’s Union voted to withdraw all members from military and naval activities. Secretary T. Walsh says the move aims to deter war and prompt transportation workers and labor unions to refuse participation in conflicts. Walsh is son-in-law of Mrs Pankhurst’s suffragette associate.
San Francisco July 26 Idle Neva vowels are wanted by the weather bureau to stout the Pacific Ocean for storms. The district forecaster declared that wireless warnings from navy vessels could greatly improve storm tracking. Storms travel about 600 miles daily and without information from origin districts ships arrive before we know it. Navy vessels visiting remote ocean areas could share observations with the bureau.
Cupid ruled out of Long Beach schools as the board enacts a rule that a teacher who becomes engaged or marries automatically leaves the teaching force. Superintendent W. S. Stephens cites loss of poise and focus as the reason for dismissal from the classroom.
A major fire damaged the upper part of L Scarpf’s modern Bunh Breet residence as low water pressure hindered efforts. The family was away at Leh man Springs, and firefighters fought the attic blaze with a 12 foot stream and chemical before dousing the roof. No loss estimate available.
Five masked men held up the cashier in Central Falls Rhode Island July 34 and fled in an automobile with a strong box containing about $11,000. Police pursued but details of capture or suspects were not immediately available.
Milton-Freewater defeated Echo four to three in an eleventh inning victory to claim the Irrigation League title over Matilla County. Duff pitched for Milton-Freewater and Garber started for Echo before being relieved. Pantell finished the game. The unusually large crowd waned after a local courthouse tragedy prompted a chase and partial disruption.
Rio de Janeiro July 26. Thousands of workers are engaged in what officials call the most complete census Brazil has had. Official figures place Brazil’s population around 29 million, but Dr. Carvalho, director-general of statistics, says the numbers are too low and that Rio de Janeiro’s population exceeds one million.
Howland Gidding and Marold Har chant, boys from Seattle, swam near Lake Union where treacherous logs drifted. A dog fell in and struggled. the boys dove in despite danger, one going under the jam and the other widening the logs to free the unconscious dog. After a half hour, they recovered the dog and returned it to safety.
Madaline Plows, eleven, earned a life saver medal under Anna Horstell at a swimming event in Seattle. She completed 100 yards with various strokes and towed a helpless person 240 yards while demonstrating different rescue techniques and resuscitation methods.
Seven government expeditions will visit Alaska soon to investigate miners and recent terrier incidents. Alfred H. Brooks, geologist, is in charge of Alaska work. Seattle dispatch notes July 6.
A recent congressional appropriation of 75000 dollars supports work by the Federal Bureau of Mines. The program will defray expenses and cover all parts of the territory, aiding nationwide mineral study and related tasks.
From the East Oregonian dated July 24, 1892, Ben Despain began Sunday with a wagon load of broken iron weighing 1,000 to 1,200 pounds each bound for Kansas City. Clark Wood of the East Oremonian staff departed for Teel Springs.
Unclear report notes a foot bridge across the Umatilla at Cosble Street expected to be in place tonight. The structure will provide safe passage and convenience to the northside. Also mentioned is Uncle Jake Fraser brought from Naham Springs Sunday in improved condition.
Reports describe violent clashes in Belfast streets resulting in a death and multiple injuries. British troops patrolled the area as authorities reported motorized clashes, with gunfire and wreckage seen around urban blocks. Local officials urged calm as the town recovered amid the unrest.
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