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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1917
Page
1
Washington March 9 The President remains in bed as meetings are canceled and advisers weigh options for arming ships or calling an extra session. Debates focus on army orders armed neutrality bills and funding Mexican border forces amid a pending decision on immediate action and timing.
Local newspapers issued corrections after false reports about two Pendleton residents named Nissen. John Nissen and his wife were alive, while the Nissen who died in Portland was a different person. Authorities verified the error and warned against further misinformation.
Mark J. Samuels former partner in a Mexican banking venture of Gustavo Made ro seeks an annulment from his wife known as the marble bride. He alleges from the wedding day she gave no affection and repulsed him, erasing their fortunes after the Madero upheaval and Wuerts.
An East Grecian service notes a down day for the Chicago market with limited readable data. The fragment mentions price changes and opening figures but lacks clear details on specific indices or outcomes.
A clipped OCR item from Portland Oregon notes a March evening bulletin about Club F105 with a monetary figure of 1.08 and a time cue 8pm. The fragmentary text lacks clear context, participants, or events to identify a definitive news event or outcome.
Lieutenant Sawada, not a military aviator, injured by his own hand, deliberately overturned his plane from a high altitude and died.
T B Gurdane declares to the council he can no longer serve under Mayor Best. He says efforts to enforce law are hampered rather than supported, signaling a rising crisis in local police and council relations.
Turbulent council session ends with Chief Gurdane quitting amid threats and countercharges. Mayor Heat, police, and council members clashed over law enforcement, with fresh calls for resignation of the police committee chair at the upcoming meeting. Chief Gurdane accepted a federal position, leaving his hometown unsettled as tensions persist and a new outbreak is anticipated.
A fragmented 1917 era note highlights Lieut James Alli son of South Carolina training progress in federal service at Paes Tras. It mentions Private Tate White from Buncombe county North Carolina Infantry and Private W. Tnem, with photographs dated January 30 and August near Tex Stewart. The writer argues military service proves value and readiness without exceptions.
News from Major Swartxlander states that new Indian appropriation bills allow allotment of Umatilla reservation lands to members not yet allotted taeda. Each unallotted Indian may receive up to 0 acres with rules to be set by the interior secretary. Allotments expected this spring, creating rental opportunities for white farmers as many allottees are children and women.
A Pendleton community banquet at Bagie Woodman hall honored returning veterans, leaders, and the state basketball champions. Delegates and guests praised Woodrow Wilson and called for united support amid the international crisis. Attendees enjoyed speeches, songs, and a playful arrival tableau featuring Wade Sam and Miss Betty Bond in colonial dress.
Senator Stansefueed to explain campaign filibuster while disregarding resignation call. He plans to publish his speech and asserts he will be re elected chairman of foreign relations. The press is urged to wait for his Saturday speech as he declines further comment.
In a March statement the nation of Fulgaria defended Bulwer wan Policies in Macedonia and old Serbia and Monitia region. It accuses Pul iamen military actions of mistreating populations in these sections amid tensions and alleged security operations.
Captain Alfred Fritzeen, ex German navy officer, arrested in Albuquerque and tied to Cuba Mexico activities, flatly denies charges. He says he came to America in 1914, worked in a California music company, planned to reach Mexico, and had funds from private sources. Indicted in New York with Von Papen and others, likely to be moved for trial on the Welland canal case.
Ean Oregonian Special reports Pilot Rock resident Ps Weener dies at 82 after a long illness. He lived in the Amarila county area for over four decades and is survived by ten children including Walter Elmer Ralph Werner and others. Funeral arrangements have been announced.
Dispatches report U S Marines landed in Cuba with minimal resistance and no combat reported. The action follows a broader military shutdown as authorities impose a state of martial law while securing key property. United States forces move to stabilize the city amid ongoing tensions and unrest.
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