10 May 1917
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1917
Page
1
E. J. Adams delivered a persuasive and practical talk supporting bonds and countered objections raised by Pierce. Pierce argued the bonding plan is insufficient to start the needed work and criticized its timing, claiming it would not meet present needs.
A state highway official argues that a six million dollar tax levy set for June 16 will cover the debt service on the bonds. The speaker contends motor vehicle receipts,铁路 license fees and allocations will fund interest and principal, with a surplus. He asserts the plan shifts costs to vehicle owners while funding highway needs, noting year over year fee increases and projections for three years.
A discussion at the Arcade theater featured Union county residents and speaker Merce Ke well known in Umatilla arguing for a pay-as-you-go road plan. They claimed it would save money for state roads, allow direct road taxes, and limit bonds while still funding essential work. Critics warned big interests push the plan to benefit themselves and criticized the bonding approach as insufficient for all highway needs. The debate continued with mentions of statewide costs and future road budgets.
The Mish Schee commencement pretrim is announced with President Joel Peer and Reverend BH EB Corratl leading. Senior class day exercises occur Wednesday evening in the Aieh School blue room with a detailed program for close day and the commencement exercises Friday evening May 18.
The readable OCR lists names in multiple rows from the 1947 P H S graduating class. Names include Sterling Pultervon Olen Hans Law Renee McIntyre Emerald Greene Pete Hall Kemne Sanders Hazel Strain Heather Nurkhous Leta Agee Nels ChiNdAth Paphite Swearingen Jane Murphy Ann Guerrant Thelme Thompcom Alta Posten Katherine Wells and more in subsequent rows with many typographic errors.
May 16 report indicates conferees have struck a Pall amendment and will send a revised bill to both houses. They drop consent for a volunteer cavalry forer, leave prohibition restraints, and set the draft age at twenty one to thirty three. A likely pass hinged on further Senate action.
An Oregonian report from Echo Oregon May 10 describes Jacob Trou Toren, on J. M. Saylor ranch, severely burned by gasoline. A can of fuel ignited clothing, starting a fire that a bystander tried to suppress with mixed results. He was transported for treatment, with a local man aiding in the event. The incident details remain unclear.
A Hudson Bay Grange meeting discussed the road bond proposal, with members opposing the measure. They argued the mill tax would remain about 326 000 dollars annually to fund a new drainage or construction project, citing high costs of timber and transport as reasons to vote against the bond.
Fragmentary text reports the death of Senator Foraker with scattered references to Obie Governor Peirce and local reactions. The legible portions indicate an obituary notice from a 19th or early 20th century Ohio context mentioning political figures and a public response.
German destroyers retreat as four British cruisers engage in a long distance battle. The report notes shifting weather aiding operations and crop conditions. May prices show volatility with commodities and local market chatter included.
Amsterdam dispatch says Chancellor Hollweg and Henes Geres geier pesen teres did not reveal when or how a dispute would be resolved. Reichstag speech expected. Germany to adjourn in a week. Berlin reports Germany aims to end the war only on honorable terms, not surrendering submarine operations. United Press cites statements from socialites and government circles.
London reports a long range clash off the coast involving German destroyers and British ships. Admiralty says allied forces engaged, four German destroyers were accounted for, with one British sailor killed. Parallel reports from the Western Front note Haig’s forces making gains around Frebney and Bullecourt despite heavy German counterattacks.
The Chronicle reports two British hospital ships sunk after enemy torpedo strikes near Lonthos. Officials condemn the attack while urging restraint and investigation into the incident amid rising tensions at sea.
Lewiston May 16 The Pendleton man identified as Idord Shaw killed his bride then fired a shot at himself last night after her planned walk. The couple had moved here recently from Pendleton and were employed by Hale and Bere. A friend of Mrs Shaw said their life had been troubled. the husband and bride had been living apart prior to the tragedy.
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