04 Mar 1919
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1919
Page
1
Washington reports depict President Wilson allocating blame to obstructive senators for stalled major federal appropriations. The deadlock halted government business as Senate and House debated a $2.6 billion package affecting farmers, fuel, and relief programs.
Ben W Olcott is sworn in as Oregon's governor amid ceremonial duties. A deputy announces emergency measures and bills will become effective after five days without further action by the governor, who remains in office.
Returns from the local race will be flashed this evening by the East Oregonian. With only one measure on the ballot, results are expected to be brief. Headquarters at the Berkeley office will receive updates and broadcast city results as they come in.
Folsom Tallman returns home from naval aviation service after training and assignment details. The report notes his time in California and involvement with instructors, with mention of family and local ties in a war era context.
The September wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Ward Manker is announced. The bride, formerly Miss Aly Harvey, was introduced to the groom’s family at a ceremony in Wallawalla. The couple plan a honeymoon in Spokane after a Meadville area education and Whitman College studies.
Mr and Mrs W J Taylor escaped with injuries after their car collided with a freight train at the second crossing near the State Hospital yesterday afternoon. The wagon, heavily damaged, was struck as the train approached without whistle signals at the crossing. Mr Taylor, a long time automobile driver, and his wife were hospitalized briefly for injuries while the wreckage and car suffered extensive damage.
Washington discusses President Wilsons plan to push for ratification of the League Covenant. Republicans resist, fearing political damage in an election year as debate centers on whether the United States will join the League of Nations. The fate rests with rank and file voters and GOP senators.
New York harbor workers strike after rejecting employers' offer to compromise eight hour day and 40 percent wage increase. Government craft are exempt. ferries halted and train service disrupted as the city deals with the stoppage.
Two Pendleton country fighters arrived in New York with casualties from World War II. The report notes themes of Reho with Company C, 154th infantry near Frome, wounded three times, and mentions Kaew and Thirh. Additional casualty details reference a regiment landing in New York with capital coupons and a medic. The piece also cites Lester Stites and Sydnee ey Nae Jor moo Pivfodlitent neoaler in New York dispatches. The tone reflects wartime pride and surprise at factory chicken yards in France.
A consignment of pure bred Short Horn and Hertford cattle was bought in Spokane by OH Py Whitworth for Pendigton Meat Company to supply stockers. The deal, valued near 1925 dollars, was confirmed by local stockman Mr Whitman amid notes on stock quality. Washington reports note President Wilson intends to sign A Mitchell Palmer appointment before Parliament adjourns, with Senate confirmation uncertain. Mexico faces claims as government seeks damages from telemetric debt liquidation impacts.
A garbled morning note mentions a person named Wil Teane or Teane and Sally arranging an operator for an unspecified feature. It references The Merchant and Howie as a title fragment, plus a Tangled string about export with cinema machines and a Mr Divermare.
Ta Dow reports a carpentry crew at a site near Fo Weert Alta. Latow states that despite prior planning with the carpenters, schedules must align with the contractors. The dispute centers on cost and time, delaying work as negotiations continue.
Miss Rita Hales is mourned in a brief obituary noting her ties to Wales and her time at the University of Oregon. The service is to be conducted by a minister of the Methodist church, with no service date yet set.
Washington March 1. A government teletyped notice reports Rainbow Division support for the Victory Loan drive. Mentions general officers and service chiefs urging mobilization and public backing.
Independent socialists call a political strike to demand recognition of the Soviets and overthrow of the Scheidemann cabinet. Government vows no compromise with terrorism as unrest grows. Assembly to dissolve soon amid mobs and police actions in Berlin and Weimar.
Two American aviators lost their lives in combat actions during a mission over the Atlantic coast. Lieutenant J. Pahl and Lieutenant T. Liewtole are named among those killed as a ceremony at a hospital side will present honors to their families. The King of Italy also awarded a strategic decoration for valor to the bereaved families.
About 100 Pendleton residents attended the Arcade Theatre for a special screening of The Heart of Humanity. The war picture follows a Canadian family’s sacrifices and a Pendleton native George Hackathorn in a tale of a son seeking vengeance after his brother is killed by a German sniper. Showings are Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday with matinees from 2 to 4:30 pm and evening starts at 7.
Salem March 4 James Whthy combe governor of Oregon died suddenly last night of heart disease. Secretary of State Olcott becomes governor. He leaves a wife and four children James Withycombe John Robert Mabel and Earl Withycombe. Born in Tavistock England March 2 1854 he came to America at 17 and rose from state veterinarian to director of the Oregon State Agricultural College experiment station before being elected governor last November defeating W Br Merce and previously losing to H H Chamberlain.
Washington March 4 The serrata Socom with the bemo Facile bust conts talay reported no charge against either the government or the Ford company in the Eagle boat contract case.
Thirty six Weston men served in the military with no fatalities among 66 listed. Leonard Blomren, ambulance crew his division, Karl Goleon, bravery in action, and other named servicemen are recognized for courage. Roles include ambulance team, division, and bakery company assignments as they took over duties.
Weather notes show mixed fragments including temperatures around 64 and mentions of rainfall trace. Unclear locations or dates, with several garbled terms like Naday Moxinche and Weerthier. Source provides insufficient readable facts for a complete item.
The 69th Coast Artillery Regiment, 470 enlisted men and four officers, will pass through Pendleton about 11 tonight per Hed Crom HQ. Canteen items will be provided to the men and the canteen building aims to be ready tonight. No Pendleton men in the unit. many from Portland and other western cities. Roseburg troops from Douglas County mostly in the Seventh. The Teples Warehouse suit against Shawut filed seeking $1,200 plus $40 attorney fees.
A tight vote at the bond election shows meager turnout and uncertain support for the measure. Reports indicate low registered voter turnout and limited approval so far, with only about one half of expected votes cast by noon.
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