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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1917
Page
8
A direct descendant of William Penn and Thomas Jefferson, a renowned manufacturing expert of The American Tobacco Company, stands as a famous authority on chewing tobacco. He leads the fourth generation of tobacco experts whose name is tied to the industry’s history.
In Detroit Judge Lamb's court Marion C. Smith testified against William P. Smith in a divorce hearing. She married in 1897 and said he knew she earned income and stopped working, contributing nothing to her support for 18 years while promising to get employment. The divorce was granted.
The United States will take over the Danish West Indies on Saturday and raise the American flag, replacing the Danish flag over the territory. This marks a transfer of sovereignty and a new name for the colony as Virginia Islands.
San Francisco dispatch reports the sale of the Great Northern end Northern Pacific to the Pacific Steamship for six and a half million. The item notes a big railroad and steamship sector deal with financial implications for regional transportation.
Eleven boys at Oregon Agricultural College answered marches to Ga. EK Third Infantry as part of a 1050 trainees, 200 of whom are officers. Faculty members including Dean Parke and W D Peasler received appointments in engineering and signaling. Women prepare for service with 160 signed to join all three corps. The convocation hour features The Star Spangled Banner.
Grand Duke Michael brother of deposed Czar Nicholas says he would accept the throne if the people vote on the choice. He calls for a general vote to settle a new ruler and clarify succession.
Man Pollman, president of the First National Bank and the Baker Loan and Trust Company, issued a statement March 211 in Baker denying knowledge of a pending peli uon and objecting to prior accusations.
Sixteen signers were claimed from the Versin group. Baker Loan & Trust employee Mabes said Senator Lane sponsored the petition, though Nobach attributed it to state military authorities via Mr. Boyle about guarding bridges. Railroad and sheriff aware. Patriotism week observed in Baker with high school exercises led by United States Commissioner Parier. Cadet Soule has 100 plus enlistment offers. Mayor Palmer issued a duty proclamation as a patriotic meeting is planned. Germany shifts stance on French mine warfare after public debate.
The writer describes lingering neuralgia and a low health state, noting periods of severe nervous spells. They praise faithful medicines and report limited ability, yet can perform light housework and garden tasks with support from Fred J. Weekley, a druggist, who will continue providing remedies.
The bone dry measure bans importation of papers for medical and sacramental use into Colorado. The bill, moved by the state senate, is expected to pass the house of representatives. local officials and lawmakers are pursuing strict alcohol controls.
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