15 Nov 1919
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1919
Page
1
Washington November 15 the Howe military committee outlined a peace time force of about 206000 officers and men. It proposes a regular army of 250000 with 50000 in an auxiliary corps, matching roughly half of the Baker and General Staff recommendations.
Pendleton high school yard event saw the Baby Rooks defeat the Sophomores in a tug of war staged south of the high school. The victorious freshmen will repaint the campus nal sign with their own number as witnesses and student leaders commented on the spirited contest.
The Senate voted 78 to 16 for cloture ending extended debate on the peace treaties. Lodge reservation on mandates approved by acclamation. Vice President Marshall announced time limits for each member, Poindexter opened remarks under cloture, and discussion shifted toward ratification rulings and related matters.
The article reports that statements certifying officers to be named in the 1920 elections are nearly completed under former secretary of state Sam A over at Salem. It lists candidates for state and district offices, party delegates, and several county officials for Morrow and Umatilla counties, with names such as Cyril G. Brownell and Nod Sinnott among others.
City plunged into confusion when the power failed on Tuesday night. Residents crowded streets as panic spread until an earthboard operator left the job and four fuses hung, later restored by an electrician who reconnected the grid.
Pendleton High School Commercial Department students excel in a speed test under the International Typewriter Test. Esther Jenking recorded 4 words per minute, Verne Hughey 48.9, Elaine Park 49.1, with the first shorthand speed at 75 words per minute. The instructor A Crews notes exceptional progress in related commerce work amid limited study time.
The article reports a Senate session where discussion centered on foreign policy and domestic questions. It notes votes on provisions influencing tariffs labor and Monroes doctrine while addressing control over military matters and security measures amid partisan exchanges.
In the Wigan elevation area grocers struggle to fill sugar orders despite a 25 cent limit. Retailers report sugar arriving in small quantities, with some shipments by express from Portland or Bent. Prices vary, and restaurants and hotels feel the pinch as confectioners face candy making challenges under wartime sugar controls.
A protest mounts against a Standacdigation committee ruling to discontinue manufacturing ut ageay ditharconel. Farmers and local agents circulate a petition in Pendleton to oppose the decision, arguing it harms weed control and field conditions. Local business groups and agricultural officials express concerns, while residents share strong sentiment over the measure’s impact.
Sergeant William A. Myers, stationed at Port Georrte Wright, Washington, traveled to Pendleton to visit his father CH Myers, marking a brief home leave amid duty.
Spokane and Seattle brace as I W W rumors trigger guard mobilization. Police watch depots and rail routes. twelve suspects arrested in 12 hours, total 74 called for federal inquiry. Local communities seek protection amid fears of northwest terror plot and possible invasion.
Seventeen children aged two to four registered for the City Hall child welfare clinic in Portland are tested this afternoon. Mrs. Fred Schilke heads the bureau, with Florence FB Smiley and other county health officials in charge. The clinic runs Saturdays from 1 to 3 p.m. Children are divided into two groups by name initials for testing between 1 and 2 p.m. and 2 and 3 p.m.
Pendleton Post of the American Legion reports C M McArthur replies to a telegram dated November 12 promising unqualified support for legislative measures to suppress revolutionary radicals and alleged secret enemies seeking to undermine the government. The message was sent in response to a telegraph from Pendleton Post urging action against T W W's.
A local notice reports a man seen near Faetsott and Vince Pre Se eer AF tee dd maces pany bien. The victim, a girl, claimed a micros device harmed her but no arrest has occurred. Chief Thyberte is informed as the scene remains unsolved and witnesses recall a man fitting a particular description.
Willan N. Wright yesterday leased the John Crow ranch in Reverva ton district and bought stock and farm machinery for operation. The 1000 acre wheat land lies about five miles from Pendleton. Wright, a well known local farmer, recently returned from Montana. Crow plans to move to Pendleton with his family.
A dry house at the Trojan Powder Company in San Ledindro exploded today, killing D. J. Rodrigues and sending shock waves across the bay. The blast shattered windows within a mile and rattled windows 15 miles away in San Francisco. Police fielded hundreds of calls as Howard Pronstein of the company suggested overheating caused the blast. The plant’s jars reportedly remained intact.
Navy recruit John Leonand Kistler, who left Taele Sam at Great Lakes on May 25 1919, returned to duty after meeting with navy recruiting officer K Carr. He is not labeled a deserter but a straggler for overstaying leave and plans to resume service as a third class petty officer after a short probation period. He says he earned about 1600 dollars since leaving and has been working in La Grande. He was sent to Portland and then to rejoin the fleet.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a sale involving Mrs Leewl phoning Mr Deady of Seenfield regarding purchase from A Behe for 1506 dollars, price noted as 1506, with a house at 216 Talleth St. Some names terse and garbled, complicating full identification.
Four men led a daylight bank robbery 26 miles north of Sioux City, injuring Sheriff Maxwell and his son, seizing the sheriff’s family and escape by stolen car. Lee Barrington, Janes Keefe, W. Cul fom, and Harry Smith fled, pursued by posses nationwide, while Smith remains jailed.
The Security Loan Investment Co plans a new apartment house in the city with 20 units for tenants. Only one inquiry had been received by early afternoon, per Gorges A. Hartman, who handles applications at the First National Bank. The firm, composed of local citizens, intends to proceed and will adjust plans to tenant wishes.
A case involving Aweting Pesecral Action and G Martit, who were restrained by police after a troubling claim, is awaiting word from federal authorities in Portland. District Attorney Keator plans further action against the men if federal action stalls, noting that federal statutes may differ from state laws in pursuing accountability.
Fragmentary notes show figures discussing party unity between Republicans and Democrats at a state convention in Pendleton. Several months of observation reveal calls for cross party alliance to advance reform, with influential local editors and party actors weighing a united approach.
A committee led by Leon Sobt J WH Sturste and J B Purges advanced plans for the Timatilla county quota livestock pavilion in Portland. They reported progress on the effort and noted headway made in the assembly today.
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