31 Jul 1916
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1916
Page
1
The Round-Up sets a large purse across events from Cow relay to goat roping with totals like 1000 for cowboy relay and 800 for bucking contests. A goat roping prize of 200 boosts a slate of high stakes exhibitions during the September 21 22 and 43 rounds plus trophies and added features never seen in the Northwest.
A forest fire in Ontario has killed 184 people as of noon reports. Heavy rains hindered flames and it is hoped railway links will reopen this afternoon. Towns were destroyed and several communities evacuated as fire swept across acres in Cochrane and Hearst regions.
El Paso dispatch reports Mexicans killed two troopers of the Eighth Cavalry near Fort Hanvon during a patrol en route to raid American territory. Five Mexicans died, one American wounded. U.S. cavalry engaged the raiders as two hundred shots were exchanged near the border. Names listed include Sergeant Lewis Whompoot and others.
The War Department exonerates Colonel Herbert Slocum of the Thirteenth country from all blame for the Villa raid at Columbus. Slocum, who commanded during the operation, was found not negligent in the investigation.
Charles Johnson, a 71 year old pioneer farmer from Unnnililn county, died at his home west of A' inode night after an illness of influenza and a fall. Born in Finland on October 6 1844 he came to Oregon during the Indian operations with the Montana United States troop. He settled on the present farm where he had resided 28 years. Survived by his wife three sons William Albert and Tom and a daughter Wilma. The funeral will be held this afternoon at the Finn church with burial in the Finn cemetery.
Chicago market notes show wheat prices holding firm with small gains as activity levels remain cautious. scattered entries list bids and offers in Portland and Liverpool markets, with limited clarity due to OCR distortion.
July reports from Paris and London describe French resistance repelling German assaults near Minacwe and Sarin, with French gains along a four mile front west of Sarin and captures near Aiiacwe. Battle updates include intensified fighting, hand to hand clashes, and significant artillery exchanges amid shifts along the Veruue Hills and Mart.
A fragmentary Reconstruction era style item describes a tense public mood in a city with authorities enforcing strict attire rules. It mentions a weekly event, warnings about compliance, and a letter from a local school community. The piece hints at social control through fashion and public behavior.
New Jersey authorities investigate a series of explosions linked to dynamite storage as a Lehichi Valley agent and a storage company official face mainslaughter charges. Four dead, 116 injured, 25 missing across five states. fires subside as warehouses and ships suffer severe destruction.
J W McCormmack plans an experimental motoring tour across the continent. Reports from Omaha say the Pendimon auto expert has achieved about ten miles per gallon and will return to Perillonon early next month.
In Baltimore on July 31 at 1:30 p m the tug Timmons began removing the barkes obstructing the Peyiehig. Reports indicate immediate departure is likely amid confusion and conflicting signals as observers note Emperor’s illness in bed and naval movements surrounding the incident.
A freight train collision near Weatherly yesterday afternoon left A. B. Robinson of Meriden Idaho fatally injured as he was dragged the train’s length. His father in law Frank Wote aidt of Tittle Ground Wheh. was thrown 70 feet, both men sustaining fatal injuries. hospital authorities later confirmed the tragedy.
The admiral announced that a British air squadron by aircraft engaged a Zeppelin about thirty miles off the east coast. The pilot reportedly performed the attack and reported the encounter, with details still uncertain about the outcome.
Pendleton notes reveal a trend around box number 29 tied to a local incident. Community leaders report enhanced turnout and a related fire event noted near Main and Web streets. Detailed tallies show 29 surpassing other numbers in incident and contribution counts.
July 31 reports describe a massive blast shaking New York and Jersey City. Extensive damage totals include nineteen million five hundred ten thousand in losses across warehouses piers barges rail lines and cargoes with dozens of named companies and sites affected.
Report from the Cheyenne Frontier show notes the largest attendance in history yet criticizes grounds, accommodations, and the crowd’s energy compared with Pendleton and Royalty events. Indian participation appears down and organizers face waning excitement.
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