26 Jun 1917
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1917
Page
1
Washington reports planners will allocate relief supplies based on need and local forecasts. Experts say distribution should prioritize areas with greatest demand and adjust as conditions change, aiming to protect vulnerable populations while maintaining overall stability.
The annual Annapolis West Point football games were canceled as war demands halted intercollegiate contests with outside schools. The War Department ordered all West Point events to be discontinued.
Carl and Gretchen Hinehart, children of Mir and Mire O Rinehart, gave 60 cents to their father for circus admission yesterday. They then voluntarily turned the money over to the Red Cross, saying they would rather support the Red Cross than attend the circus.
Walla Walla county authorities cited a violator under the state game law for exceeding the line rule. Timkin, a game warden, caught Edwards, who failed to appear but later paid a fine of 25 dollars plus costs. Edwards’ companion Kennedy of Milton also paid 26 dollars and costs for the same offense.
A garbled dispatch from Washington reports Ambassador Rakamotief stating the intimate outcome of talks is certain to be favorable to democracy. The wording is unclear but the tone suggests a positive assessment of democratic prospects.
A fireman fell sixty feet from a bridge into a sand bar while the engine of an extra freight train moved past. He landed on the river bed near Camp Bell and was saved by guards on a sand bar. He sustained sprained ankles and other injuries but is not expected to be permanently incapacitated. He was taken to a hospital for treatment.
June 24 The sinking of the Argentine steamer Ter a prompted severance of relations with Britain. Officials called the sinking a grave act and demanded full official details from Madrid. Survivors reported the attack while the vessel sailed from Buenos Aires, and the incident stirred tensions with Britain.
An earthquake shock was recorded in Cleveland on June 4 with distant tremors felt at multiple colleges and nearby areas. The report notes the event as severe and confirms reports from local observers without detailing damage or casualties.
A meeting of Chadteuqua supporters discussed selling tickets for this year’s Chautauqua. Signers who pledged last year to purchase are urged to buy at Tallman Drug Store Pendleton Drug Store or from sellers to relieve guarantors. Tickets priced at 2 dollars 53 cents for the full week rise after Thursday evening.
CHMAGU June 26 Portland wheat quotations show open highs and lows with values around 2.00 to 2.46. Club prices quoted from 2.00 to 2.02, Bloementerm from 2.98 to 2.46 as the Merthsatte Exchange declined.
Athens June 26 King Alexander formally entrusts ex-Premier Venizelos with forming a new cabinet. Venizelos to unite factions and establish providitional government. Saloniki and Athens connected as work progresses.
Washington reports the Red Cross war fund surpassed its hundred million dollar goal with over subscription. By noon a total of 101 million had been pledged as twenty eight counties exceeded requests while several entities had not yet reported. The campaign formally ended last night but funds continued arriving.
The public service commission announced hearings on the application of the railroads for a 15 percent increase in interstate freight rates. The hearings will be held in Portland and Astoria with dates to follow, and the railroads are listed in the notice.
London reports three British naval planes clashed with ten German aircraft over Roulers. One German plane was set ablaze and two others probably destroyed. All British planes remained unhurt. The dogfight lasted 15 minutes as clouds blocked verification.
Fort Tehield defense attorney Swain announced Cocchi confessed the murder to a priest. The case involves preliminary testimony about the slaying and the suspect’s relationship to the victim. Authorities say the investigation continues as prosecutors seek charges and a trial timetable.
A stranger lured a business man with a whiskey scheme, delivering a fake boon via a $41 check dated in advance to protect the deal. The man stopped payment after delivery failed, and another merchant honored the signature, leaving the first payer to bear the loss. The tale circulates as a caution about a clever grafter exploiting liquor lovers.
In a terse note, Cotte miners announce a planned strike tomorrow. Engineers warn that if the mine is not shut down safely the action could affect operations and finances.
A fragmented notice describes a July Fourth celebration featuring a Battle of San Juan recreation with fireworks, flags, and a parade. It mentions a contract awarded to J. Deemwott of Portland for trewark atriend and a program including noon activities, aerial displays, and a mock battle with simulated artillery.
C M Moderwell of Chicago testifies to the Senate Finance Committee that American coal operators are bilking consumers during wartime. He says the average cost of producing coal has risen about fifty cents, with prices up two to eight dollars even as operators run at only sixty percent capacity. The Forest Service announces a campaign to encourage wood use where possible, especially in the West.
Salem reports the Oregon Supreme Court approves a bond funded plan to raise about 2.3 million dollars to match a federal appropriation for the Shackleford net project. The decision, greeted with ratification, directs bond issues and warrants spending across the highway construction program with emphasis on forest road work and related improvements.
A garbled note describes an alleged plot to sink a ship to block a canal. Names and details are unreadable, but the fragment mentions Boston and a captain Ralph Mosher.
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