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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1920
Page
9
Astoria residents report a crab fisherman vessel washed ashore near North Reed. A teen operator reportedly disappeared, and two men in a second craft were found dead. Rescue teams have searched for 16 hours without locating survivors or the other crewmate.
Fragmentary copy notes Auto Stage Service 10 Colfax starting operations with unclear references to personnel and locations. The legible portions mention Spokane and Turner, with scattered names such as Gararemeng, Juan, and DetWeett. Overall details remain vague due to fragmented OCR text.
Annapolis Maryland Mey Colim- DLA Shrely cavemen who row midshipmen in the regatta faced a spill in Severn River. They were rescued by the Wanka crew and towed to the boathouse. no one was damaged.
Portland May report quotes Presiding Judge Johnny McCourt claiming most divorces could be avoided if couples used spanking at home. He notes the court grants few divorces and criticizes couples who rush to divorce, urging tolerance and moral guidance for young wives facing marital strain.
Forty bodies unearthed in ruins at Ypres are reported as well preserved and tented in a field scene. The fragment mentions sad casualties and a chaotic aftermath with unidentified remains and ongoing distress in the war zone.
Invitations were sent to ten members of the Commercial Club for attendance at a forthcoming convention. Secretaries Cranston and Reid anticipate key delegates arriving from distant locations to participate in the event.
London May report describes a boxing bout where Frank Moran of 1 core faced Pol Jonrnren, a French heavyweight, in the second round of a planned 20 round fight. The event occurred at Halburn a lum, with unclear details from the OCR.
Loner Reetz took two first places in three bicycle events held at Rowal-Up Park on a sunny afternoon during the National Bicycle Week. He won prizes including a gold medal and a racing saddle, with other top finishers: Francia Reider, Harold Halton, and F Devers. About 12 to 15 entries per race, with several sponsors awarding prizes.
A historic Oregon Products Week meeting approved dates June 15 17 with a focus on local manufacturing and chamber representation. Key committee members named include S J Wydenstein and Lene of tireces, outlining plans for sales and core standards at the event.
Olive Lee and Viola Suvane faced charges over an option deception in a land trade with O T Lathrap in Mor row county. The complaint alleges misrepresentation of farmland value and wheat yields, claiming the option valued at 92.90 was for land worth much less. plaintiffs seek remedy and record of the claim. The case lists witnesses Petereun Mahop and Clark in the filing.
Coal production in May was about 2,000,000 tons, roughly 25 percent below prior output. With railroads strained by the shortage, the bituminous coal industry faces reduced supply across the nation.
In May Trish reports Captain Annu nzi o seizes a vessel carrying grain. The crew loyal to Gertiv l From Priento to Catenle faces orders and pursuit as the grain cargo is redirected.
The Department of Agriculture announced today that the winter wheat area totalled 24,283,000 acres as of May 1. The average condition stood at 70.7 percent of normal, down from 75.8 percent on April 1 and 100.0 percent on May 1, 1908.
The council of ambassadors decided to grant Turkey one month to review the peace treaty. The Turkish plenipotentiary is to receive the document by Monday.
Fragmented report from Los Angeles in May lists murdered names and fates, including Nina Lee Delwhey drowned, Elizabeth Prior skull crushed, Beatrice Andres Martha drowned, Agnes Wileon drowned, plus details of ceremonies and suspected California move. Names and events appear garbled but indicate a serial murder tally and a linked wedding disruption.
A garbled note notes Tomorrow honoring the best mother ever lived as part of Mother's Day. It references the founder Anna Jarvis and mentions white carnations as a traditional tribute, with obscure date details and misspelled phrases.
The Methodist Church general conference, meeting in Des Moines, voted to endorse woman suffrage and adopt a resolution supporting voting rights. The panel also approved a district of Columbia Sunday law banning moving pictures, tarps, hardball games, dating, and theater on the Sabbath, sending the matter to a committee.
The grain grading secretary, to be conducted by the state bureau of markets, will be arranged for by community committees of Alma-Ula County Farm Bureau. It will be taught in Pendleton on June 11 and in Athena on June : the executive board met in Pendleton yesterday. Labor conditions between the meeting and the possible employment date were discussed.
Post Commander J A Bowler Pendleton Post outlines plans for a nationwide drive to recruit former service members into the American Legion. The campaign, May 15 to May 28, aims to unite 9000 former servicemen and women who served in the armed forces, inviting all eligible honorees to join through mail outreach and applications.
A historical report notes assurances of ample water for Pendieton city this summer. City officials expect no repeat of usual seasonal shortages, citing projected steady supply from Therm Hallow and improved storage. Residents may avoid rationing as water consumption patterns stabilize.
May 7 Fan Frantic reports the lumber schooner Defender wrecked on a reef near Ti12ands. crew survived but the vessel valued at about 56,000 with alleged losses including cattle, butter, and extras totaling around 25 to 65 cents.
United Press reports during hearings in Washington that railroads should obtain nearly 1.07 billion dollars for equipment from the federal government rather than banks. Jerome Haniner of Kuhn Loeb urged extending terminal authority and revising loan rules to help finance machinery and facilities. An underwritten fund proposal would replace five year timing with a ten year period and provide advances to cover revalued assets. An official noted the administration’s appropriation request stands at about 1.6 million dollars.
A garbled wartime report claims a straw hat caused a scare and apology from Dr. B C Jere Ker, with misattributed blame to F J Mechonics. A witness testifies that the director wore the straw hat, while the speaker complains about credit for HT and the season opening amid war-induced confusion.
An unidentified steamer is ashore off Ozette about a mile from Cape Pine, according to a message to the marine department of the chamber of commerce from Taououh Waxington.
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