21 Nov 1919
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1919
Page
1
Paris reports the Franco British treaty becoming effective as Britain commits aid to France against unwarranted German aggression. Karl Crewe and Foreign Minister Pichon exchanged ratifications while Allied and German commissioners meet to discuss execution of the treaty and protocol.
Circuit Judge GW Phelps ordered the grand jury convened December 15. Seven jurors who served in September will reconvene to consider murders and assaults with several other crimes behind Indictments. District Attorney St I Keator plans subpoenas for witnesses for various cases. The panel includes W A Haines BE C Rogers Queree W Bradley Mit Whitmore James FE Harvey Royal M Sawtelle and Carl A Ollbert.
Episcopal parish organizes for nationwide campaign to expand church field. IT groups to be led by appointed leaders and assistants, with a literature study by tomorrow. Campaign aims to bring church benefits to more communities and support struggling parishes.
The Security Loan & Investment Co bought a 100 by 100 lot west of the new Elks Temple for 7600. The Elks, who recently acquired the east half of the half block, plan a 40 by 100 foot apartment house with about 80 by 100 feet used for temple purposes. Over 21 applicants for the apartments have been received, with more inquiries expected. A court ordered division of 21,000 from disputed land proceeds, awarding fees and costs to involved parties.
Eastern Oregon sent a strong showing to the Portland livestock exposition. Attendees included Fred Bennion, county agent, who returned from judging Aberdeen Angus cattle and carlot hogs. Winners included George Strohm of Hermiston for Hecht fat hogs, with a prize and top earnings. J W Chandler of La Grande also a winner. The grand champion car and hogs fetched high prices, with the market building records and several Eastern Oregon outfits taking top prizes. The Union Experiment Station and Eastern Oregon Beef Cattle Company scored, while local growers and county delegates attended meetings of cattle and hog associations. Overall, the Northwest led in stock displays, with some Colorado and Midland exhibitors planning future participation.
Secretary Daniels told Congress that defeating the League covenant on November 21 would prompt a huge U S naval buildup. He warned the United States must build a fleet large enough to deter any global fleet allied with the League and to prevent one world through the covenant from prevailing.
President Wilson transfers food administration powers to the Justice Department to meet national needs. Attorney General Palmer will oversee the department’s work in this food regulation effort.
Warrants charge twenty seven growers with profiteering in selling sugar at twenty cents a pound. The note mentions Chicago and codes, with references to Buccarie polling and related actions.
Two men and a car, accused of speeding while transporting about ten quarts of whisky, were detained by the sheriff near Freewater yesterday. Deputies report the machine struggled at low speed across the journey from Freewater to Athena, with one man betting the car could not reach high miles per hour.
Gasoline will rise to 34 cents per gallon in Pendleton on Monday, higher than the local retail range of 26 to 27 cents. The wholesale price stands around 25 cents, with Portland consumer costs cited at 40 cents. Local dealers note higher prices in smaller towns and at Pilot Rock, where a 20 cent per gallon rate has been quoted for some time.
In St Louis a federal judge upheld an injunction preventing officials from interfering with brewers in manufacturing or sale of beer. The order cited constitutionality questions but did not affect whiskey sales or release from bond. The decision noted the prohibition era’s impact while leaving distribution details intact.
Budapest dispatch reports Hungary facing Vienna with a declared ultimatum to surrender Beta Kun and associates. Admiral Horthy, heading the new government, warns that force could be used if Vienna authorities do not accede, indicating a possible march on Vienna.
Washington November 2 The president is vigorously drafting two state papers for his administration. One will be sent to Congress by December 1. The other will go to a new industrial commission to foster peace between labor and capital, likely to convene on opening day of Congress.
A garbled report describes a man and his friends in a murky tale of goose pits and days spent in the wild. It notes broken legs and a neck injury among informers, with reference to crippled geese and two hours of cholla as the story gods.
Grand Officers Hubbard and Hante of Oregon to be honored at a Pendleton meeting December 3. Joint session of Mureke and Integrity Lodges to confer the third degree. special grand lodge session planned in Portland. Charles J. Charen to receive 25 years service. attendees from Pendleton and county lodges expected. Also listed are several circuit court actions involving local parties and businesses.
Washington. Ratification of the peace treaty looms as a decisive issue in the 1920 presidential race. Prominent leaders expect a bitter showdown as voters decide whether the United States will join the League of Nations with reservations. The fight could pit President Wilson against opponents while a Senate battle looms over committee reports and two thirds approval.
Wapimington November 21 Immediate capitulation of Mexican authorities is expected after the note created by Chalcom Prittenmen of Consular Agent Jenkins. The United States demanded release in what is described as the most aggressive note yet sent to Carranzas. The reply was expected today or tomorrow and a cautious action plan was anticipated. Washington officials avoided predicting exact steps if Mexico refuses to release Jenkins, as demanded by the goverment. Officials believed Mexico would comply with the American demand.
Governor Ben Clearl writes Mayor John Vaughan pledging state aid to quell uprisings by radicals. He cites Chapter 12 of Oregon 1915 laws on criminal conspiracy and sabotage and Chapter 95 of 1910 on vagary, urging cities unable to cope to request immediate assistance.
The Prince of Wales laid a wreath at Theodore Roosevelt's grave in Oyster Bay New York amid ceremonies on November 21. The visit highlighted royal tribute to the former president with a formal tribute at his resting place.
Berlin officials warned that the U S Senate’s refusal to ratify the pact could drive smaller European nations from the League of Nations and leave Germany exposed to France. A high foreign office official urged immediate action to relieve the present confusion and said Germany wants peace.
Washington on November 21 report that Lodge backed concurrent resolution declaring the war ended. Officials say the president could veto or kill the measure by signing it or letting it die if Congress passes it, citing constitutional authority.
Washington reports miners and operators near a possible early settlement as miners drop their 60 percent wage demand. Secretary of the United Mine Workers says a proposal will be submitted today, with talks continuing to avert a broader fuel crisis across regions including Chicago and New York. State leaders react to Harding’s plan for state-run mines with mixed responses.
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