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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1917
Page
1
In a tense session the council halted several initiatives after delays and relief emerged as Lugna’s proposal faced questions. Key figures debated procedural steps and potential implications for the city’s policy direction.
Petrograd reports that Paul Milinkoff has resigned as foreign minister after a second dismissal attempt within three days. He faced heavy fire from the white and workers' councils for backing the autocratic government's conduct of treachery waned by protests. M. Torechonaike, formerly in Hannes, succeeds Milinkoff, while A. Kerensky becomes minister of War.
In Petrograd on May 16 the provisional government rejected the coalition terms favored by the workers council and the Duma refused to approve the council insistence on certain figures. The council’s acceptance of the Duma proposal to form a coalition was not fully made public, though it was suggested Milinkeoff should not join the cabinet.
Round-up goats, bought last year, show strong value with Mohair fiber yields rising. Livestock Seerator Ban Thempeon notes steady demand as gazes price points fail to mute profits.
About 320 boys attended the Pendleton high school meeting to join the industrial club movement with thirty committing to cultivate gardens or raise potatoes. Three asked for lots to plant and Mr Montell, county club leader, invites those with extra space to help.
May 16 dispatches report intense combat on multiple fronts. Italian forces push toward Corizia as Austrian units surrender. British gain near Bullecourt and Scarpe amid ongoing clashes. German attacks repulsed near Moulin and Laffaux. French cleared trenches on the front, with trench breaches at Verdun noted.
Details report an attempt to wreck Soo Locks and to raise a cavalry troop in Pendleton Oregon. Captain F E Gjedeted of Troop I Oregon National Guard appeared with Adjutant General White to organize the unit. The group would not be called into active service at present.
Chicago May 11 cash wheat prices eased with futures under restriction despite the board of trade denying link to high prices. Cash wheat traded around 2.40 dollars, about 65 cents below Saturday’s 2.43 level, dealers cited hoarding and carrier delays as factors, while futures showed limited gains amid market uncertainty. Portland report notes wheat pricing at 2.50 dollars amid similar volatility.
London May 1 American destroyer Moulin reported as active in European waters under Sea Admiral Sims command. Official admiralty confirmation cites US destroyers on patrol duty and cooperating with Allied forces. Washington announces the ships are officially in European waters as the first American vessels to join active war operations.
Four men were killed and three fatally injured when an explosion damaged a government pier near the Soo locks in Sault Ste. Marie Michigan on May 16. Unexploded dynamite caps were found on the pier and authorities from federal state and city levels began investigations. The locks themselves appeared undamaged and militia guards cordoned the area.
A man accused of a statutory offense against W H Hall’s daughter says he confessed only under gunpoint after Hall and an unnamed neighbor confronted him at Branfield. Hall allegedly forced a confession, struck him, and drove him to Pendleton with others present. The case involves accusations by Hall and a possible third man, with warrants and grand jury actions reported.
The text reports a failed forecast for today and notes insufficient counterbalance to the foreseen effects, with a mention of meteorological work in the Meniee Cee. The fragment references an engineered event and limited foreseen outcomes, lacking clear names or locations.
Spokane May 16 Part of Spokane is under water as residents of the peaceful valley district evacuate by boat. Bridges are threatened and water levels rise. Farm lands flood and mobile homes are overturned while service lines and communications face damage across the flood area.
Gideon Cummings collapsed and died near the mek at Cumin Crowong am the Norther Partfic traty from Passe wae drawing te a op the morning. He was 40 years old and had been a resident there for years. A Helix minister to the ate Ue prem Rie Reme attended.
Severe flooding threatens the water system intake near Thorn Helion. Damaged riverbank and eroded channels have compromised the supply, with officials warning that a prolonged high water period could worsen the breach and affect distribution. Local authorities monitor the river's impact and plan safety measures.
The special committee on woman suffrage has long sought an appointed body. The president sent a letter to Mrs. Currie Chapman Catt and Mrs. Helen Gardener and expressed strong support. He called it a wise public policy move though no decision on Miss Stankin’s consideration was disclosed.
Pendleton’s second military unit plans a jitney dance for married men of military age to raise funds for the war chest and home defense. Captain Lee Drake named a committee including E A Reineman Hinehart ROFE Farnworth Spence Bentley and J MacMayberry to organize the event with details to be finalized after Friday’s drill.
A draft project estimate outlines ten new improvements and facilities for telephone service between Pendleton and Walla Walla. The plan covers line extensions, pole and wire work along Main Street area and adjacent streets, with details on costs, equipment, and trenching.
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