20 Jun 1919
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1919
Page
1
Reports indicate the German cabinet resigned and a new cabinet will be formed to sign the peace treaty. Americans foresee the Cashel area as a likely object of occupation. tensions rise as wool market trades and troop movements unfold across Europe.
Local officials and residents debate a 4240 000 senate irrigation committee recommendation for the Umatilla project. They contend the money targets new laterals to water 11 570 additional acres rather than McKay Reservoir, amid misreadings of Senator McNary's wire.
In Oregon June 25 three men were arrested for starting fires near Beaver Marsh. Distinctive shoes helped identify them after a patrol followed a woods trail to Fort Klamath. The trio pleaded guilty in justice court and were fined five dollars each with costs.
Paris reports the government will publish the corrupted text of the peace treaty tomorrow. In a separate note Harvard won the fresh and junior events at the annual regatta against Yale on the Thames in New London today.
A dinner at the Hotel Pendleton will honor Lieutenant J. M. Fetters after his arrival by airplane tomorrow. A reception committee from Pendleton Commercial Association and retired officers attend the event with Mayor J. L. Vaughan among guests. The landing field on the north side will be reached via Madison Street and McCormmach Road. Fire precautions will be strict and smoking is discouraged to protect dry stubble. The eastern reconnaissance party offered to donate field marking and ground crew for the landing.
In Paris on June 20 President Wilson returned from Belgium after war involvement that deepened Belgium’s bond with the United States. Belgium’s chamber of deputies leader praised American help and referred to Belgium’s gratitude. In Washington on June 20 Secretary Polk announced the Space Treaty review would be published today in Paris and London, with no copies at the State Department.
A burning odor from a barrel of sweeping compound left by a janitor prompted an alarm at Eagle-Wondman Hall. Fred Stroble, employed by Stroble Furniture, was notified and the fire originated in the locker room. The blaze damaged a locker and carpet cleaners were called. investigators suspect the compound, containing UO, caused the flare.
FE H De Vieming and A T Fleming, both of Hermitan, allegedly confessed to starting a May 1 fire to defraud an insurer. They have been in sheriff custody since Wednesday and face a Thursday preliminary hearing before likely grand jury action. Both men are over fifty and accused of removing valuables from the home prior to the blaze. Officials had pursued the case for several weeks.
District Chairman Fred K Judd convened a meeting of precinct captains for the Salvation Army campaign in Pendleton and Union County to open Sunday June 29. The heat committee in charge urged full attendance to receive outlined directions as volunteers prepare to raise the Pendleton quota of 2000 dollars and county total of 4900. Local officers praised the Army for its wartime service in France and urged participation. Precinct captains listed include 27 George Hill, 28 Ed Morgan, 29 O T Thompson, 40 A M Maye, 42 Will Dien, 45 ET Marshall, 46 BF Murphy and others across multiple precincts.
War rants for the arrest of 1200 residents of Binbee Arizona charging kidnapping as a result of the Binbee deportation, July 12 1997, are being prepared according to the Arizona Labor Journal. Large criminal prosecution expected in numbers involved.
Washington speech defends league participation as a check on the league of nations and a guardian of American sovereignty, answering critics with firm stance on duty and preservation of national independence.
Berlin reports longtime cabinet plans to resign and form a new ministry capable of endorsing the peace terms. The national assembly in Weimar is to decide soon, with industrial tensions rising and a possible general strike in the capital. The peace delegation opposes the treaty, while the socialists demand signing. The scene includes martial law in Ruhr towns Humbern and Sterkrade and talks of a Soviet attempt in the Ruhr.
G E McLaren of Pendleton Meat Company was knocked unconscious when brakes balked on a Velie car near Cayuse hill while returning to Pendleton from Baker. He was thrown about 10 feet, found by Z T Lienaken and A Pynd, and taken to St Anthony's hospital where he regained consciousness. He suffered no broken bones and is convalescing.
Thieves forced an entrance to Pendleton Cash Market in Kewet Court and Johnson Street last night. They robbed the cash register of a small amount and ate cantaloupes before escaping, as police noted the back door was used and the office safe was disturbed. The report also mentions a separate, graphic account of a gruesome death at San Rafael's San Quentin prison, describing the victims' suffering during execution.
Pilot Rock residents face a housing shortage as the city rents its jail to a local family amid steady population growth. JL C Scharpt from Pilot Rock notes the move signals rapid progress and a shortage of housing, with remarks from Mr Scharpt on local development.
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