29 May 1917
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1917
Page
1
Washington May 39. The War Department announced that married men with dependents will not be automatically exempt from conscription. The Census Bureau estimates nearly half of available men under the law are married, complicating exemption rules for the draft and raising questions for policy makers.
A large Portland delegation joins Oregon officials and prominent citizens in paying tribute to Harry Lane United States writer and former Portland mayor. Congress members and local leaders attend the funeral at the Masonic Temple with military honors. interment follows at Lone Fir Cemetery.
Chicago traders saw July wheat prices slip as early exchanges showed softer quotes. The May session reflected lower bids with a general trend toward decreased futures values across the board.
May 20 report from New York states Marmillen Crickerton expedition members depart Shetland for Greenland en route to Copenhagen. By May 26 five explorers remain on the frozen ice after a 100 mile dog sled run. a relief steamer Denmark, with provisions, follows duties toward the main party near North Cape. The expedition, rival to Mials and Eckbluw, aims for God Haven on Greenland east coast, with arrival expected in Copenhagen and New York later if survivors are aided by Neptune from St Johns.
G M Rice and W J Thompson, executive heads of First National Bank and American National Bank, are nominated by citizens as candidates for two vacancies on the Pendleton school board. Petitions were filed with School Clerk Lot Livermore today by J F Raley.
Mayor James West proclaims Wednesday May 20 in the City of Pendleton as Memorial Day to honor those who died serving the country. Public offices to be closed and community observances planned in recognition of wartime sacrifices and devotion to human rights.
The proclamation indicates most business houses will stay open all day, with enforcement actions possible for those failing to display required windows. Citizens are urged to participate in planned events while court actions proceed on violations.
In accord with a presidential proclamation the Pendleton chapter plans to name three of its strongest men to attend a district meeting at Hotel Portland on Monday June 4. Mrs H Ho Wattery, chapter chairwoman, has not yet made selections but other points will observe the event from June 15 to 23 to boost organized work.
LATE WIRE NEWS HELIN May 29 reports a tentative coalition attempt with leaders named and a new pledge to back Chant. In Portland May 29 a decree targets Norwegian interests as the party plans a concluding event. Apple men are seen preparing amid tense preludes to a forthcoming period.
Frederick Steiner argues in a 1917 column that bond funding for road construction is the fairest method, avoiding immediate direct taxes. He criticizes alternative plans as unjust, noting bonds retire after use and spread costs to future generations while urging local support for the plan.
The Liberty Loan campaign committee for the county is named with M. Rive as chairman and W. L. Thompson, Leon Coten, BR. Alexander, Charles Mond Marion Jack, J. W Twihthan, and a Farm Bureau member to be designated. The state committee includes A. Kaine, F. Meyers, and TL. Mite. The group will lead a broad campaign to sell war bonds and support national effort.
Fragmentary text notes a political announcement about election security and coalition matters. It mentions public duties, party actions, and possible governance topics with unclear names and dates. The readable portions imply a formal statement from an official or candidate regarding electoral protection and responsibilities.
Lee Caldwell champion of the buckaroos is elected captain of Troop D Second Squadron Co G Pendleton. He was the unanimous choice of his mates at the election. none other officers were elected. Plans to appoint lieutenants and a second lieutenant are expected, with Jamers F Cooke considered likely for first lieutenant. Training and recruitment details follow as Pendleton prepares new riders for the summer campaign.
Delegates traveling to the National Educine convention will be welcomed in Pendleton Oregon from July 7 to 14. Visitors will receive corsages, flowers, and fruit, with officers presenting ceremonies. Local committees announce the names of delegates, including Mrs A J G baw te Mrs F Colesworthy and others, as part of the event activities.
Five infantry companies and a cavalry troop were sent to East St Louis at authorities' request amid race tensions. Reports say Black workers from the South were to be imported for factories, provoking threats and fear of unrest. Police monitor gatherings as mobs mobilize. authorities warn of potential violence and take steps to prevent confrontations.
The government plans strong action against spreading anti administration and anti draft propaganda. The justice department continues its system with indictments, and the war department prepares to mobilize militia to quell the riots. Propaganda is traced to Texans in an organization claiming cooperative aims.
A telegraphic report from Cortland Ohio states a fatal railroad accident occurred near Falirond. The victim, a worker aged about 24, had been employed for two years at a pit in Wayam, Pittsburgh, and was found dead with the body later checked by his parents.
The fragmentary OCR notes storm deaths and late totals for Ope Gand. It lists investigators and officials but contains garbled names and dates, making precise counts difficult. The text hints at a total casualty figure and referenced meetings or reports without clear specifics.
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