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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1917
Page
8
Helena reports the North Tutte Mining Company agrees to compensate victims’ dependents after a deadly fire that killed 164 miners two weeks ago. The corporation and state Compensation Board will pay about 600,000 in total settlements to heirs and families.
Washington June 24. Since the war began 56,248 men have enlisted in the navy. The total now stands at 120,923. Recruiting today and yesterday added 1,202 men.
Inactive kidneys claim health benefits from Foley Kidney Pill. The ad asserts the product boosts health, relieves fatigue and dizziness, and helps with bladder weakness and other conditions. It cites varied ages and offers testimonials from Tallman Drug Company.
In Olympia on June 24 the secretary of state reports two thirds of the referendum petition canvass completed. Many invalid names found reduce the margin, now 632 when filed, with a 16-name duplication discovered today. Result expected within 10 days.
Charles J. Vopicka American minister to Serbia Bulgaria and Rumania prepared to continue his world circle from Bucharest to Jessy nine hours apart. He was in Bopharee as German forces left and could not reach his station. To resume duties in Romania he crossed Austria Hungary and embarked for America. His route would then cross the Pacific and steer through Siberia and Kota.
Boston report quotes Agua Ciuffelli former Italian cabinet member and Italian mission to the Americas saying over 1,000,000 tons of neutral shipping idle at anchor in belligerent harbors. He notes greed as the motive for delays and urges immediate action by allies including higher port dues and denial of bunker coal to ships refusing to accept cargo.
Ward H. Sedley and assistant A. K. Andrews faced two masked men who boarded the Adams Express car on passenger train No. 3 in the railroad yards. The bandits escaped with an estimated sum between $25,000 and $20,000 after confronting Sedley and Andrews last night.
Alexander Berkman editor of The Blast and William Hayes office boy faced conspiracy charges over obstructing the selective draft. Berkman secured 8250,000 cash bail and Hayes $4900 cash bail. both were to stand trial in U S district court tomorrow after their Tombs prison release.
Frank A. Perkins of Wendell Minnesota walked 117 miles to Minneapolis to enlist. After passing medical tests he was found eligible but closer examination revealed a deep scar on his right leg and an artificial leg that made him nonfunctional, leading to rejection.
Omatia Neb June 27. William M. Jeffers began as a messenger boy at North Platte 28 years ago. He is named president of the Union Pacific Railroad and will retain the general manager role with new duties effective July 1. Jeffers has long served as general manager.
Portland groups plan a June fundraiser with bankers and harriers donating all proceeds to the Red Cross. Manicurists will give their receipts from that day and candy sales at several stations will donate 25 percent of profits to support the Red Cross relief effort.
Fire devastates El Vado in northwestern New Mesicd with unconfirmed reports of extensive losses. A large force from Lumberton is said to have been dispatched to fight the blaze. Damages are estimated at up to 500 000 dollars and multiple deaths are reported in the early wire service intelligence.
Mrs Blanche Jerrensos of 73 Lyon Street Des Moines endorses Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She says it restored her health allowing her to perform housework and urges other women to try the renowned tonic derived from valued roots and herbs for forty years of reported benefits.
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