17 Mar 1919
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1919
Page
1
Unrest in Berlin grows as government fails to crush Spartacan rebels. Reports say radicals push to form a Soviet republic while the Berlin region faces intensified opposition. Officials consider constitutional changes and new congress structures to balance working groups and local representation amid upheaval.
Fragmentary text indicates a request for 108 copies of a tally or document named Kant or Oregonian with a Friday date, priced at 2 1-2 cents each, to be returned to an office in Wood or Saint Contan. Details are garbled and unreadable.
Police arrested several demonstrators after a morning disturbance at the bell ring today in Seville Meareh 17. Two were injured and carried away as tensions rose during polithesl events.
United Press dispatches report a dispute between President Wilton and Foreign Minister Pichon on embedding the League of Nations covenant in the final German peace treaty. Officials say the preliminary accord may extend the armistice, with ratification by the Senate uncertain. The German treaty will address reparations indemnity and boundary arrangements, while a later peace pact could implement league provisions.
The incident involved a ship forcing a flag salute to the United States as Allied officers observed. Jugo-Silays demanded an apology, and the destroyer was cited in connection with the affair.
A Redfield spokesman urged American business and manufacturers to boost production despite the sale downturn. He said the country must keep capital and labor working to create markets for wartime outputs and to prevent further unemployment. He defended the industrial policy aimed at easing economic stress and supporting demand.
Henry Judd, a private who served on the western front with the 90th Artillery, has been discharged and is back in Nome. He recently visited Portage until leaving for Pendleton to resume plans after finishing studies at the University of Washington. He expects to work for a time and may reenter school in the fall.
Washington March 17 The government announces a new decennial census with over 100 supervisors and 90 000 workers. Supervisors and enumerators will operate under the Director of the Census with appointments by the Secretary of Commerce. Selection follows a standard examination process and duties involve overseeing field work for the Fourteenth Census.
An unclear news note describes an unsuccessful attempt at Lenine’s life with subsequent execution of the assailant. The fragmented text provides no verifiable details on date, location, or identities.
Yesterday's event featured J Stillman leading the shooters with a near perfect 24 of 25. The field included A Matlock, D Bow, B Faum, L Matlock, and others, amid windy conditions hindering wheel work and rough track. Individual scores and participant names from George McNurlitt and others follow in the final listings.
Forty teachers attended the district teachers institute at Hermiston Saturday. Music by Hermiston High School orchestra. Lunch served by the Parent Teacher Association to district towns amid pride. Program covered school tax, the new state text, and changes in arithmetic and reading age series. A C Voelker spoke on normal education, Rev H H Hubbel Gid on citizenship, and merit awards discussed by Fup Atentin. Next institute set for Pilot Rock.
Washington reports the quiet in Tientsin is believed at an end to trouble according to a cable from the commandant in that area. The note states there is no further disturbance and a settled situation is hoped for.
Gen Arvilen once led a German force in Vilomlers and reportedly led a raid after firing on peasants. The incident ended with pillaging of a castle as authorities investigate the shooting and ensuing violence in Copenhaver.
In Washington March, preparations intensify for the 66th Peace Council meeting. Tensions rise between factions within the Demokrat party as leaders argue over control of the republic and the agenda for urgent regulatory measures.
Forecasters predict rain across the Pacific Coast region from March 17 to March 22 1918 with cooler temperatures and snow in northern Rocky Mountain and Pacific regions. The note mentions mild to heavy weather and a separate line reports German state actions about military questions in Basel dated March 17.
The East Oregonian urges readers to vote in a statewide plebiscite on adopting or rejecting the League of Nations. Citizens are asked to express views, with ballots to be mailed or dropped at local offices. the paper stresses broad public participation and notes ballots will be available daily.
The text references President Wilson and former President Taft backing a League of Nations to prevent future wars. It mentions a prepared editorial and a pledge box, with unclear local details and names obscured by garbled OCR.
Wortham's Greater Alamo Shows signs a contract with the Round-Up Cowbeoy Band of Endieton for a week starting Monday in Pendleton. The show features a 14 show schedule with four ride features including a large Ferris wheel and a giant airplane swing. The band will perform with the troupe and hopes proceeds fund new uniforms for cowhand and parade use. Local band leaders and organizers arrange the event with Pendleton officials.
A citywide effort titled Make Pendleton a Flyless Town aims to improve cleanliness this summer. A Whrarf meeting gathered precinct leaders and civic club members including Mrs Lorene Parker and Mrs Edith Salisbury to plan district surveys and report progress toward eliminating unsanitary conditions.
The Italian government will redeem and protect plowing and seeding lands in the laveted territory. John Thenpen, a prominent figure from Gibbon, is reported to be transitioning business today.
Paris reports on the pending German peace pact and the debated inclusion of the League of Nations. President Wilson and American officials push for league participation, while French diplomat Pichon’s statements provoke surprise and tension as allied leaders weigh ratification timing.
The grain grading school begins a four day session at the county library this afternoon and continues through Tuesday evening. East Oregonian notes the program aids elevator managers and farmers, covering wheat classification, mixtures, grain grading, and mill and elevator fire prevention.
Saturday night showcased a successful Pendleton auto show with attendance above expectations. Dealers initially opposed the event but backed its continuation as an annual affair. Sales reached 85 core and parties report increased business demand after the show. The association plans improvements for next year the Happy Canyon pavilion will host a dance and decorations will remain for the anniversary occasion.
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