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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1917
Page
4
Yale graduates consider organizing a worldwide effort to revise the college tune Bright Col one Years. They aim to replace the current words with a new version that is free of German origin and sing the line The White King, seeking a modern, inclusive anthem.
Inkerton agency reports identify a man from a prominent New York family as a likely culprit. He allegedly robbed merchants through fake checks while wearing a uniform to pose as Army or Navy personnel on Washington base business. He trailed the south aided by a vaudeville actress who was later named as his accomplice.
City authorities plan five hours of daily curfew after seven oclock each evening affecting saloons bars and restaurants along Broadway and nearby venues. Misir Mitchell rumored to lead the crackdown while the measure targets the “white light” era and the era of quiet daily restrictions. Public officials say the new outfit cost comparison favors the stricter rule for some operators.
A. Livingeton Allen, chief officer at Minewia Army Aviation Station, and WL Leenard Bon ney, aviators who dropped universal military service petitions, watched the Wake Up America parade in New York City aboard the Mentre show with bundles of petitions.
President Hoover warned that submarine actions threaten American war output and industrial districts, urging swift action as wartime strains intensify. The report notes U S naval operations and warnings from Hoover about enemy submarine activity impacting supply and production.
Khaki clad women of the National League for Women’s Service helped load 9150,000 worth of brevettes clothing and war relief supplies along the New York waterfront. Two automobiles with women chauffeurs operated between piers as Captain Edith Field directed motor drivers in the day’s mission during wartime service.
Supplies for France will be shipped by the War Relief drive to aid France and its allies. Work proceeds in two shifts to meet demand and support duties in the effort.
May weather in Walla Walla brought a heavy storm with strong thunder and a brief downpour. Rain measured at .22 inches after noon, causing scattered plant and fruit tree damage but overall minimal losses as the event passed.
Members of the Keho Commercial Camp marked a road 9.7 miles from Echo toward the John Day river and placed concrete milestones bearing Pendleton via Echo. Open River Warehouse owners Drier and Hull visited Echo to discuss freight hauling from Uncatilla to Hermiston and Echo by motor truck. Pacific Coast and Elevator Co shipped the remainder of 1916 wheat from Echo warehouses to Portland, about eighteen cars moving this week. Wool buyer Thomas Rosa shipped a carload to Boston, Mass. on Monday, and local residents reported plans and moves around Echo including property interests, travel to Lane County, and visits from Pendleton residents.
Amsterdam report of May 4 cites a source stating Germany has seen 1,300,000 killed to date. The tally notes a large death toll and a population drop of about three million due to casualties and reduced birth rates. The article also mentions a female surplus of over two million.
Milfordé Pike Co Pa April 26 1917 editor Bast Oregeniin In the great time when every citizen must do his part Pinchot appeals to farmers to feed the nation and win the war. He warns that food, ships and labor are pivotal and that American farmers must produce enough to defeat Germany and sustain democracy.
A letter touts Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a splendid remedy for kidney troubles after fourteen years of customer satisfaction. It claims equal quality to leading preparations, urges sending ten cents for a sample bottle, and promises a booklet with information. The notice asks readers to mention the Oregonian Regular and to check drug stores for the product.
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