22 Jun 1920
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1920
Page
1
Reports from Londonderry describe continuing rioting and gunfire as clashes leave multiple wounded and deaths. Armored forces patrol key streets while police report several attackers targeting courthouses and officials in nearby Dublin and Currigh, with combat spreading to surrounding areas.
An OCR fragment notes rainfall at 0 percent last night with a reading of 0.67 inches and a temperature around 67 degrees. The forecast suggests more rain as barometer reads 29.55 inches. June total rainfall is about 1.445 inches, compared to June 1919 when Cotll had no rainfall.
A baby girl named Varentia was born this morning to Mr and Mrs P. O. Stitt at St. Anthony’s Hospital. The birth was announced in the local column with details on the new arrival and the proud parents.
G M Rice and Manuel Friedly were reelected as directors of the Pendleton district. The election results show both men securing seats with broad support. Remaining directors J Raley and C Magiley were also mentioned, with the board planning to organize next Monday night to elect officers.
A damaged notice describes a municipal pump project in the city. City crews barred streets and prepared the ground for pumping works with concrete and related site preparation.
In Watramir y Conn on a June night, a disturbance escalated as armed individuals opened fire inside the Alba theater. Police responded, a number of shots were exchanged, and several attendees were injured or killed. Witnesses describe confusion as officers moved to quell the riot while the crowd sought safety. The shown matinee film and dance segments were interrupted. photographers captured the chaotic scene as authorities secured the area.
The text reports an election for secretary of a river valley lodge, Matriot No 117, with Shel Menting Weld and Dr Wo Leen Wie as candidates. A meeting was held but a disruption occurred during the event. John Oven and Den Neil appear as involved officials or observers in the scene.
John Armstrong sustained a broken rib and other injuries when his car overturned on a Sunday near The Dalles while driving with a passenger. He was hospitalized as friends and family traveled to his bedside. Cleanup and inquiries followed as local residents and officials noted the weekend incident.
The article notes that the theatre interior will be repainted with a new color scheme. Details describe the approach to wall finish and the overall effect aimed at refreshing the venue's appearance.
Allied premiers meet to set a total indemnity of 120 billion marks from Germany and demand immediate army reduction to 100,000. Ambassadors to Berlin to be appointed. negotiations with Russia to continue as part of a broader postwar settlement.
About 50 wheat growers from Tetulie county will travel by motor to the Gent drw hand wheat farming experiment station at the Morrow station in Sherivan county. The group, organized by the Farm Bureau and Amer van Nothote Bank, will start from the federal building and attend demonstrations on wheat growing, with reservations at the Wheat Hotel and a packing of notes at the Ride etc.
In circuit court yesterday the trial of Mrs Sarah Tabor was postponed due to her ill health. The 60 year old defendant faces charges related to the death of her daughter Maude Tabor in a house tragedy. The proceedings were adjourned until October.
An early earthquake damage survey in southern California reports losses exceeding $100,000 with many homes in Los Angeles, Long Beach, and surrounding areas sustaining broken windows and falling bricks. Several deaths occur from heart failure amid the tremor and fires as aftershocks rattle Los Angeles, Glendale, and Venice.
United Press dispatch reports Japan lodged an informal protest with the U S State Department over a proposed California measure granting land ownership by Japanese individuals. Ambassador Kijuro Shidehara noted the issue and said a formal protest may follow if the bill becomes law.
F P Austin departs Pendleton today to become superintendent of schools in the Chandler area for the coming year. He is accompanied by wife and son and will join Mrs. Austin in San Francisco after a few days in the convention city, then proceed to San Pedro to join family. He praises school board cooperation and progress under his tenure and notes changes in the high school staff and duties.
The Spokane County sheriff’s department searched the area after a jail break. A convict attacked Jailer Mc Kernan with a blow to the head before being returned to custody, as deputies pursued the escapees through surrounding country.
Paris June 22 The Boulogne correspondent of La Presse wires that the allies plan to occupy more German territory if the German government shows bad faith in carrying out the order of the supreme council.
S. Brigs, a senior in the agriculture program at Oregon Agricultural College arrived today to assist Fred Bennion as county agriculture agent. He is an ex service man in the army and is training under the Vocation Training program. Briggs is a reserve corps captain and previously attended South Dakota State College.
Seattle officials announce a temporary ban on pleasure cars for one week to conserve gasoline. Traffic will be limited between Seattle and surrounding counties, with motorists urged to use public transit or car pools. A tanker mobilization is planned to ensure fuel distribution to essential services and regional cities including Wenatchee, Chelan, Yakima, Spokane, and other counties.
A reward of $1,000 is offered for the return of a tin box cast from a window. The notice states a missing trunk containing a daughter’s item and a PineGe device. it mentions a carpet under a bath-teb and an old window. The spelling and details are unclear but indicate a missing box linked to a personal item.
Kansas City dispatches report ongoing Democratic convention maneuvers over McAdoo versus A. D. Jenkins. Delegates from Texas and Alabama show support, with Love pressing for McAdoo’s name. Communications cite plans to place McAdoo before the convention despite counter moves.
Reports from Pendleton and Portland describe Pendleton’s group seen at the Shrine convention, with patrols and demonstrations noted. A Cherry Day celebration planned for June 29 was canceled due to drought shortages and rising costs, affecting preparations for the event and related festivities across towns.
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