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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1918
Page
6
May 24 dispatch notes widespread destruction in France and parts of Europe. Officials describe grim conditions and scarce resources, urging steadfast resolve as leaders warn of ongoing hardship and the need for courage in the face of war's toll.
OTTAWA May 22 despite wartime congestion heavy traffic and lies of many employees to the armed service the Canadian government railways did not kill one passenger during the fiscal year ended. Only 13 employees were killed and both 21 passengers were injured in operating a car mileage of 204,269,625 miles.
Victoria May 21 10,000 shipboard workers in Canada strike delaying the launch of 27 woolen ships. Officials hold little hope for amicable settlement as the Hunte Columbia marks Queen Victoria’s anniversary.
At a city council meeting Mayor Vaughan presided with councilors Phelps Wal Murphy Taylor and Penland in attendance. Lynn Brothers received permission to build a gasoline station at 409 West Webb Street. Bids for 1000 feet of new fire hose ranged from $1.09 to $1.26 per foot and were referred to the fire committee. Coal bids varied. price changes possible due to regulation or freight rates. Pendleton Roller Mill Co. was allowed to install platform rails before its milling plant. Routine ordinances on paving and street improvements were discussed. An appropriation of 250 to reimburse John Haley Jr for hospital and doctor bills was approved. The city attorney was ordered to draft contracts with the Mawoloum company. Fire Chief King begins vacation June 1 to 16. Assistant Chief Ringgold oversees operations in his absence. A sidewalk ban was ordered for the Roosevelt property on Madison Street.
A fragment from page one recalls a noble French officer at the burial of the first American dead in France Corporal Gredham Private Enright and Private Hay are named among the honored dead. The speaker thanks both nations and humanity, asking God to receive their souls.
The war releases railroad presidents with minimal ceremony, unlike the office boys who are not deemed nonenentiam under Mk McAdoo’s rule.
Countesn AMEKevics and many Irish and Sinn Fein leaders face British arrest over a German plot. She was convicted after an elusive Irish rebellion two years ago and sentenced to death but later pardoned.
Washington reports that the Department of Labor is considering wage standardization for common labor to halt heavy turnover slowing war work. The plan aims to equalize pay across states and housing conditions, preventing distortions and forced relocation.
Boston May 24 Open air military memorial for those who died for their country drew about 36 000 people at Fenway Park before the American League Baseball club. GardBal OC officiated from a line amid banners and flags as the crowd watched solemnly.
Reported opening of New York State's canal connecting the Great Lakes to the Atlantic at a significant cost. The eastern terminal near War is pictured, with barge and targe traffic moving through the major lock as construction reaches a milestone.
In Salem on May 30 a plan is outlined for the state penitentiary to request about 60000 in deficiency funds to cover the biennium. About 12000 remains of the 160000 appropriated by the last legislature for maintenance, with another 12000 likely to be needed by late July as funds run low. The Emergency Board will be asked to meet next month to secure bank funds for August when maintenance funds are exhausted.
Fragmented text from a 19th or early 20th century medical advertisement listing various remedies. It references tonics and elixirs such as Alond roc and Golden Beul ret, plus Dr Pierce and Anuric dissolves writ acid. The passage mentions kidney diseases and general health cures, with scattered product names and locations like Buffalo NY.
May day report from Underwood Washington notes the town with aid from FILG raised more than $400 to support food Crum.
May 80 Corvallis dispatch reports urgent calls received by President Kerr from the war department for engineering officers training camp at Camp Lee Virginia. The article notes the need to improve the trainee material as the program moves forward with the Oregon Agricultural College engineers providing leadership.
Misread dispatch describes a lord with a monocle overseeing troop movements and marines, noting his sharp bearing and fit for transport duty. The piece references his presence at earlier Dordinals fighting and praises his capable hands on the logistics and train transport.
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