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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1917
Page
1
Washington reports state department cableed Italy about Alfred Cucehi arrest in a murder case. Prolonged notes claim evidence obtained and papers prepared. bail set for the missionary’s wife and friends. Officials hint at organized procurers while police shakeup follows.
New York jurors award $225000 damages to a jilted plaintiff in a breach of promise case against millionaire Ted Judy Manning. The 84 year old suitor faced questions of credibility as the jury weighed claims of perpetual generosity and public attention.
Pilot Rock beat Pendleton 9 to 8 in extra innings after a late rally. Hawthorn and Miner starred for Pilot Rock while Haven and Black led Pendleton on the mound and at the plate. Fans packed the ballpark as the teams prepared for a rematch next Saturday in Pendleton.
The East Oregonian announces a promotion to provide free tickets to a Wild Animal Circus in Pendleton on June 26. The feature describes animals, acts, and entertainment, inviting families to participate by following write-in instructions and collecting tickets from the paper.
In Washington June 1 The Drumah foethils embroe Hewred an official wage. The resident momidered the situation insufficient for a personal conference. Chairman Dedman to the White House for a meeting. Cheithade sought a hearing from the president, as previous engagements delayed the schedule.
The Pendleton Floral Exhibit will be held at the Bag Woodman hall on Wednesday June 1. A display of roses and other blooms is planned with prizes awarded after judging at 3 pm. Complimentary tickets will be offered to donors, exhibitors, and press. proceeds support a hospital and future exhibits. Children admitted free. doors open at 2:20 pm. An evening program begins at 8 o'clock with a list of prizewinners and a donor tribute.
Market notes show a 10 cent drop in wheat at Chicago pits and similar softness in Oregon trading. The report cites July and September quotations with minor movements and notes weak sessions in wholesale grain channels.
Petrograd reports minister of war Kerensky imposes harsh measures to compel troops to fight deserters lose voting rights and land distribution rights overrules permits for soldiers to leave the front. He refuses leave to a Ukrainian division and disperses antiwar agitation within the army amid wartime tensions.
President Wilson announces a commission empowered to confer with the Russian government to press for cooperative action against the German autocracy. The aim is to unite democracies for victory and enduring peace, with a focus on representing diverse American elements. The report urges strengthening relations with Russia and coordinating effort to defeat autocratic aggression.
In Washington June the food control bill dominates as the Senate sets the bill as the order of business and blocks efforts to send it back to committee. The Hoover administration presses Congress to speed registration while the President outlines the Lever plan to give Hoover authority over the food situation, not to centralize control.
An article discusses installing automatic stokers on Ow locomotives to modernize operations. Centralia plans to adopt stokers capable of five tons per hour to maintain two fillies per engine, with fitting costs estimated around 82706. The move aims to improve efficiency despite initial expenses and technical adjustments.
A scrambled report recalls maritime sinkings and a thread of peril in earlier days. Names and numbers are jumbled, but the piece hints at historic ship losses, political mentions, and scattered references to sailors and events without clear details or dates.
London June 14 British troops repelled a German counterattack and advanced east of Arras. British forces reportedly recovered key positions near Moorhy and Prous, capturing several trenches and pressuring the German line as General Madenburg directs operations southwest of the city.
Washington reports the United States shipping board awarded ten steel ship contracts to Seattle Construction and Ter Teck Company and three company lines. Government plans to fix steel prices and requisition plants sparked debates on profiteering and war-time costs.
The county’s sheep herds are rapidly shifted to summer ranges with 34 000 head moved by Dana Smythe from Idaho to the Matilpa and north of Sandpoint. Forest Supervisor reports steep daily arrivals on the Matilla range shrinking lowland flocks, while lambing is below normal and weather remains unfavorable.
Washington June 1. An American air force of 24,060 machines in the government aeroplane program the first year. The Aviation Production Board told the United Press how it proposed to secure a great number of aircraft as small American motors could not halt government orders. Three mass classes of war airplanes to be built: training, bombing, and other aviation craft. Britain and France to continue speedy battle plane production. American plants to train engines and assemble wings and parts. Arrangements await $600 million appropriation. Six training schools planned. three under construction. Each plane costs about $15,000. Planes slower than 159 mph. battle planes about 159 mph. Automaker plants to build anti-planes may reduce civil output. Baker supports a great air fleet. hearings on a department of aeronautics continue. French officials urge immediate large-scale construction. Rear Admiral Peary praised initiative in national defense.
Polls close at seven o'clock for the city hall election with voters of all property classes eligible. Candidates for director include Mandal Friedis, J. M. Kite, James Johns, Sp, and Mrs Terpennime. Election board includes F. N Hutchinson, JE Ireland, and clerks Wilt Lowell and Lacrse Turan.
A historical notice reports more than 20 000 dollars in cash on hand on the opening day of a fundraising drive. It names collectors and contributors, notes rapid subscription uptake, and references a plan to reach a goal of 10 000 or more. The document lists participants and the sequence of events through the afternoon.
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