24 Mar 1920
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1920
Page
1
President Wilson plans an imminent order directing all departments to buy and speed coal purchases for May through July. State and local governments and public utilities will be urged to follow. The aim is to keep miners employed in the dull season and prevent wage increases from being passed to the public.
State highway commission held a meeting in Portland with Penkinsre Kiddle and Hood about routing the Columbia highway east of Keto or through the town. California delegates protested against routing through Lie town. Cost of a crossing and 22 miles of travel awarded to Porter And Connelly at 113000 dollars, contingent on county funding.
Metzker seeks $5000 heart balm as a jury trial in the elreult court case pending tomorrow. J. A. Mute Werve sues for damages claiming alienation of his wife’s affections after a divorce. Plaintiff, a Herminton resident, is represented by Kynon and Byrne. defendant by Peteemin Bishop & Clark.
Booster groups and Democratic allies in Oregon circulated petitions to place William Gibbs McAdoo's name on the state primary ballot. McAdoo has said he is not eager to enter the race, while organizers press ahead with petitions coordinated by Michael and Senator Walter Pierce of Viton County, seeking party support.
Mrs M A Ashby, aged 7, longtime Cmeatitia county resident, died on Sun Way in Los Angeles. Survived by many children slated to arrive tomorrow night including Mme M Jurry Pendleton, Mrs FL Reese Ante, John Met M B Miller Law Ane, Mrs Charles Town and Aira A 14 Jonson Banke, J T Ashby Ree Valley Aten, John Wort New Hale, and Mere Jamen Hyt Bt Helen. Funeral services set for Friday in Wee wo.
The article notes denning of coyotes in the county under note of a Biological Survey. Trappers are watching several districts including Main-Miston Stanfield and the creek region. Jowett of UF remarks on pup mortality and the bounty trap’s limited effect on predators altering herd dynamics.
Twenty members of the Delaware House sign a written pledge not to vote for suffrage at any time. The bi-partisan agreement aims to oppose the suffrage movement and maintain anti-suffrage positions during the current session in Dover.
In Gemmmn March 24 General Vor Louttwite head of the Kapp government police is detained. Admiral Von Trotha, admiralty chief, also captured as authorities claim prisoners released by defenders. Reports say Bolsheviks aiding the communist drive in Germany urge strong propaganda to sway the French.
E J Potter, a Moesituck expert, surveys native county stock feeding, warning that Penmelita feeders risk losses without diversified rations. He endorses alfalfa silage and sunflowers for nourishment, noting hay plus silage improves profits and urges silos in Wallowa and surrounding counties to meet rising demand for ensilage this winter.
Mr and Mrs Alsusce of 25 Ce or street report the birth of a baby this morning at their home, noting the event as the family's latest addition and extending thanks for health and happiness.
The LWV conducts a broad campaign among ex service men to unite efforts for overthrowing the government. J Eb Holden of Wink, a traveling representative, reported questioning the Legion’s push for soldier bonuses. He cited unrest among veterans and alleged radical recruitment in hospitals.
Washington March 24. President Wilsons views on the Allied Turkish settlement have been prepared for transmission to Europe and it is expected the note will be exploded via cables. Details learned from authorities Moroes Lomas.
Western Union announces a new arrangement starting April 1 allowing transfers of funds to Canadian points via telegraph. The service extends a long standing provision for U S remittances and involves Canadian Western Union and allied telegraph firms. The move aligns with universal money transfer facilities.
New York railroads said day light saving will affect schedules. The New York Central and New Haven will move trains to the new time, clocks remain at eastern standard time, while other railroads will keep or delay changes. New York has adopted daylight saving to take effect March 9 at 9 a.m. as city clocks switch.
Portlant March 24 Dillon Smith of Hust Eleventh street reported a girl from Hawthorne bridge attempted suicide Monday night by jumping toward Lily Roberts Hagellee and others. She grabbed the railing and was held by bystanders until police arrived. She claimed she did not intend death by her act and suffered a lapse of memory.
Women dominated the Republican tote convention in New Haven though lacking the vote today. The plank for ratification favored women suffrage and urged Governor Tiles to call a special session of the legislature to ratify the federal amendment.
Fragmentary report quotes William Jennings Bryan during a March visit as he casts doubt on prohibition and national nominees. The misread text references saloon, slavery, and a platform plank amid campaign talk, with uncertain dates and garbled phrases.
Washington March 24 Congressman Willen Growhinge of New Jersey died in a sudden incident inside the Capitol Building. The event occurred during a routine session when emergency responders were summoned to the chamber. Growhinge had been serving in Congress since 1932 and was noted for his work on transportation and veteran affairs. The cause of death is not yet released, and an investigation is underway.
In Ferlin March 24 a socialist workmen’s cabinet began forming under Ebert and radical leaders. The agreement calls off a general strike with troops not sent against Ruhr communists. West Germany sees spreading communism. fighting in Wesel Gotha Hennersdorf leaves 1000+ dead. Paris reports a 40 hour armistice and a pledge to a socialist cabinet in Berlin.
Mildred Harrie Chaplin says in an interview she will not pursue divorce from Charlie Chaplin. She gives him a year to reconcile, plans to leave for Grand Canyon and Mole, then England after her next film, and mentions a possible reunion.
Mrs Sarah Swaney aged 52 died in her sleep last night from heart leakage. Survived by husband Swaney and sons William Pronk Bert Joe Swaney of Neely, Jim Bwaner of Montara, and Truth Swater of Probed Le tints. Came to Pendleton 12 years ago from Montana. Funeral arrangements at Polsom's undertaking parlors.
Washington March 21. Officials blamed inefficiency in the navy during the war on the personal methods of Secretary Josephus Penfolk as an executive. Herbie Laning, acting technical officer in the department, declared in a session that the army had deviated from proper procedure and data handling in naval matters.
Washington March 24 Officials expect the president to act on revining of the federal tax laws before the current congressional session ends. Congress and administration officials anticipate a move on revenue measures as a political clash unfolds at the capital.
London reports Premier Hauer will depart Berlin to reach an agreement with the communists in control of West Germany. Berlin factions, including radical elements, are shaping a temporary government under an independent administrator as Germany faces threats of serious shortages.
The British miners federation voted unanimously to reject the government's wage offer of one shilling and a penny per day. The meeting had previously endorsed a constitutional approach over direct action as miners press for nationalization of the mines.
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