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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1916
Page
4
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A nostalgic poem reflects on a mother’s warmth and fading presence as children grow. It laments aging, memory fading, and the deep sorrow of losing a mother, noting how life darkens without her gentle care and guidance. Septimus Winner and Alice Hawthorne are credited.
Judge Burke explains there is a Pacific coast shipping lull due to republicans filibustering a $40,000,000 ship purchase bill. He notes wheat and lumber lack transports, high rates, and rail movement, while acknowledging some Democrats aided the delay and labeling the filibuster as unjust highwayman tactics in the Senate.
The writer notes no ships available to ship wheat this summer forcing grain to be stored in pails and paying high transport costs and steep Atlantic crossing charges. Farmers expect to receive less than half of the Liverpool wheat price, blaming the blocked Wilson program for worsening the situation.
Reporting from St Louis indicates 80 percent of Missouri trainmen supported a strike if demands are unmet. Similar signals from other points suggest railroads may need concessions or face a historic shutdown. Both sides favor a compromise to avoid loss from a prolonged confrontation.
An American viewpoint decries Britain's wartime blacklist of around 70 firms suspected of German ties. It argues the list harms U S businesses despite protest from the state department and notes a historic pattern of English overreach. The piece warns of possible broader consequences if the policy continues.
In Pendleton and nearby areas a long list of visitors and residents is noted. Names include Harold Thompson and Themgwe of Salem, Arthur Means of Union, W. E. Wheeler of Echo, and J. Dickson returning from Portland. A large party at Lehman Hall celebrated a silver wedding anniversary with music and refreshments.
Lieutenant M Swartakopensky former member of the Wodymourd of the car of Filaea lectures on exile in a noteworthy session. The talk attracted readers and scholars curious about Russian exile experiences and historical contexts.
Lieutenant Swartskopensky spoke at the Venture Institute on the life of Tolstoy and his aid to escape from Siberia. He described Tolstoy as evil and powerful and said the German war would end by arbitration, predicting another year of conflict before peace. Another talk on the escape from Siberia was set for the Oregon theater tonight with Mayor Meat presiding.
A report states the resignation of Okuma cabiger is near with Toyo Julie noting it to be handed to Field Marshal Seiki Teranedi. It is believed Okuma will become premier in the near term.
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