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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1917
Page
5
A fragment discusses improving the economy as a path to wealth, noting that new peace terms will not mislead. The excerpt suggests economic policy as a crucial focus for America, highlighting broader reads needed to boost prosperity.
Consul Frost reports the British bark Neath sank after a submarine torpedo with two Americans aboard. Captain rescued by a British vessel. names Clarence Broom and Peter Webber. Admiralty later rescued the captain. Also notes longtime operator at Western Union Pendleton and an OW railroad worker with a finger injury. Ex-Czar Nicholas remark ends the item.
The Tum a Lum Lumber company engineering department has contracted to build a 136000 bushel grain elevator for Pleasant View Warehouse company at about 22000 dollars. Construction will start soon and the new bulk elevator is expected to be the largest in the region. It is seen as a model that may trigger more such projects as grain companies and farmers adopt bulk handling. The elevator aims to be ready ahead of this year’s harvest.
Council weighs appointing a city building inspector after a $3500 damage suit. Murphy urged a flat salary and permit fees, plus inspector oversight of sewers and city work. Attorney says contractor bonds at $31.25 yearly may be possible, higher to cover up to 5000. Insurance for firemen to be studied. cemetery bungalow bids delayed. Willow street paving petition referred to street committee.
Several hundred Pendleton residents gathered at the G W depot to bid farewell to eleven militiamen leaving for Co B of the Idaho National Guard at Boise. Corporal Richard Devine led the delegation, with Sergeant Frank Cornfield staying to recruit others. A large crowd offered cheers, gifts, and Bibles as the unit prepared to depart.
Washington March 23 Two private shipyards were awarded the contract of an additional date of commarine ceeers the navy department announced The prices were made public Further awards will be made Saturday
Chinmen in line under Ung Goey lead a Chinese contingent in the patriotism parade tonight. Police forbid parking on Main and adjacent streets from Library to East Court and other routes to the freight depot and Alta theater. Veterans urged to assemble at the Main Street bridge and join the group, with Spanish War veterans welcomed.
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