03 May 1919
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1919
Page
1
British sources say Bolsheviks compel civilian evacuation from Petrosrad and nearby areas. The plan mirrors earlier announcements to move people to Moscow and grain centers to ease feeding. General Richardson reports American troops in good morale and the situation satisfactory.
May 2 report says the 3 Cachha force continuing offensive between Hernad and the Bajo river has reached Salksao as the Momania army drives west toward Budapest. French and Kpehi cavalry and artillery, led by French officers, are included in the push.
Irene Cantio famous dancer and film star wed Captain Robert Treman of Ithaca New York in the Nite church New York May 7 The widow of Vernon Castle who died hero's death in Texas was present The bride will continue moving picture work as Trent Castle and the couple will travel to the Adirondacks for on location filming of a new project.
Freewater and Hermiston joined county towns over the top today, adding 31000 and 826000 to Pendleton’s county tally as the drive nears 1 million. Pilots Rock shows 2400 left. overall subscriptions grew late despite slow start. executives urge late comers to meet the quota to avoid exhausting local funds.
The Pendleton-Umatilla motor car will be discontinued after May 10. A new Baker to Umatilla local train with night Portland connections begins the following day, replacing the motor car on the westbound run and altering Pendleton and Umatilla schedules. Public announcement credited to WH Liam McMurray, O.W. B. & N. Co. official.
The Creecowood ranch, first tied to Peter Christopher 41 years ago, changed hands again as Isaac Christopher bought it from the Lewis Golves estate for 6524 through Jamon H. Gwinn. The property, once owned by multiple generations, lies mainly in wheat with remaining land in summer fallow, and includes five adjoining quarters.
The Guns of 200 northwent trap shooters start tomorrow morning in Pendleton for the seventh bonus shoot of the Oregon State Amateur Association. The event runs Monday to Wednesday with prizes totaling 9800 dollars. Hi Troeh of Vancouver is the amateur champion here, joined by his brother Jesse. Local shooters include Bowman Matlock Mitlock, and Guay Spangle among others. Trains bring entrants and observers. gates open with no admission charge except for ex com officials.
An American officer famed for piloting the first Hun battle plane is pictured, tied to a stunt that earned him notoriety. The caption notes his circus ties and a famous neck crick stunt, mentioning Captain Sinontn Wy and a crick in the neck of top sea skyruser.
President Wilson expects to return home around June 2 and Congress may reconvene May 2 to 6. The peace treaty text has arrived in full at the State Department, with a digest to be opened to the Senate before his return and a nationwide tour planned after his address.
A misread license story shows Flot Smith seeking a duplicate at the county Clerk's office after reporting he could not catch anything but suckers with his old permit. The clerk quotes a 25 cent duplicate fee as Smith hopes luck improves.
Soviet dispatches report German troops entered Munich and captured the royal castle and communist HQ with fighting continuing across the city through the day.
Paris reports preparations at St Germain for reception of Austrian peace delegates as Allied drives to conclude separate treaties with Austria, Turkey, and Bulgaria post German pact. Italian government signals discontent over Wilson appeal. Rome ambassadors push for Italian delegation’s return to Paris as amid delays.
In Milton, Oregon on May 4, thousands of ladybugs were released in a 20 acre apple and pear orchard near Freewater to combat spliis and aphids. J F Slover, informed by government research, stored and released the insects after a winter in cold storage, with fewer than 100 lost.
Eighteen longtime Pendleton lodge No. 63 members and two lodge guests, Dr J A Beet and Fred Steiner, honored Monday evening with a ceremony at the lodge room. Two candidates to begin lodge work at 3:30 pm, banquet at 6 pm, then evening session. Weather delays flight from St Johns Newfoundland May 3 with little hope of arrival.
County and city Baptist leaders gather for a banquet this evening at 7 30 showing the opening of a two day program. Rev W H Cox is toastmaster with toasts from prominent members. The schedule includes sermons, Sunday school workshops, round tables and an evangelistic sermon by M G Bentley.
Wallace Winther, in home at Mo & Winther, declared he served as private wireless operator for President Wilson. He described handling coded messages during travels to Portland and other ports aboard the Western Hope supply ship. He stated the voyage arose after a storm and noted training trips to Brew, Mar eville, and Gibraltar, with wartime duties and discharges.
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