27 Oct 1916
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1916
Page
1
English and German destroyers clash in the English Channel with two German ships sunk. A British transport is lost, one destroyer missing, and another disabled. The engagement highlights ongoing naval dangers along the coast.
On Oct 27 British and German destroyers clashed in Beitish Beebe Beiliem channel. The Nubian was grounded after a climb and the flotilla faced heavy fire. Several vessels were older ships. reports name Queen and admiralty as possible identifiers amid uncertain details.
After nearly fifty days of dry weather Pendiaien and Umitilla counties finally received rain at 6 30 this morning. The shower continued with little interruption through the day with total precipitation around 0 6 inch by 6 00 pm. Earlier drought had left farmers praying for relief while households welcomed dust settling and clearer air. August to October rainfall stands at 0 36 inch with small events on October 4 and September 7.
MPRLIN Oct 7 Hollweg leaves for Imperial HQ delaying Reichstag speech as the chamber debates a resolution enabling the chief committee to meet during adjournment to discuss foreign affairs government stance and a $3 billion war loan faces approval while observers anticipate a policy shift.
Local reports indicate Senator chieftainship in Wilcon Pendicton area facing mounting pressure as new reforms and a growing economic metric show mixed signals. General Cerr enm system signals improvement while German destroyers near Chicago respond to a 300-boat incident, with flames reported aboard several vessels.
Mothers from New York's east side plan to attend a Wilson address at Shadow Lawn to thank the president for the child labor law emancipation of their children. A donor hid identity to avoid special car service. The event frames a proposed national "Child Emancipation Day" as part of Wilson's White House Dry era.
Burrell Engineering constructs a 12-bin grain elevator on Kurt Webb Street for Farmer Union Group Agency. Concrete tubes rise four feet daily to 10812 feet, using a screw-form method with reinforced concrete. Capacity 100000 bushels, with 4 unloading wagons per minute. Burrell reports 32 Northwest elevators built this year and predicts bulk handling to become common. Completion expected in December. 24-hour work shifts in place.
President Wilson begins final campaign journey from Shadow Lawn New Jersey. He speaks to a Wilson Day crowd and plans to campaign in New York next week after leaving Shadow Lawn. Cincinnati reception greets him warmly during the swing.
Articles of incorporation filed in Salem name Allen Ward Company with 910,000 capital. Officers are J. Eb. Allen and Fred Ward, Pendleton businessmen. They take control of the store, plan auto supplies, tires, fishing tackle, ammunition, and hardware. George Grite paid by Mr Allen to two Indian women. the note ends with a stray language aside.
The parties argued over the issues and demanded action as Wilson pushed through the Fight-boar Laws in Congress. The immediate strike settlement mattered less than the recognition of the short working day, seen as industrial justice advancing a quarter century.
New York report says the French liner Chicago with about 300 passengers aboard was burning. The ship was speeding toward the Azores after leaving Bordeaux for New York. French officials had not yet heard the report.
Record gains swept the wheat market with Portland prices rising to a dollar sixty and higher futures. Bluestem traded near dollar sixty to a bushel in Portland with deliveries noted and Western and Kentucky demand cited. Chicago futures closed at new highs for the current movement as December, May, and December contracts rose on strong buying toward the session close.
The John son Uner Rowanmere, a ten thousand ton liner flying the Tiritieh fur, sank after wartime action near London on the River. The ship’s captain was captured and the crew landed. the vessel is among the war’s largest losses.
Chicago police investigate the death of Wanda Tango a Japanese girl from Hawaii. Her body was recovered from the river and police suspect strangulation with a missing chauffeur as a potential link. Japanese butler Kietsiburo Kojima killed himself and investigators seek connections to Tango's cabaret past.
A test bet of 31000 in gold was laid at the Court wheel store for Wilson’s presidential election. Despite publicity to prominent Republicans, no one covered the stake by 1:30 pm. The fund included 2500 in gold from one backer and 28500 from other sources without any takers.
New York dispatch reports Mexican Consul General Juan T. Burne denying Carranza plans to abandon Mexico City. A telegram from Mexico City claims bandit Villa is not besieging Chihuahua or threatening Mexico City. It notes Feliz Diaz defeated and fleeing, and that Carranza will stay for the constitutional convention in Queretaro. General operations are said to be successful and conditions improving daily. Willcox and Baker trade barbs over border raid allegations.
A large Alta theater audience gave United States Senator T P Gore an ovation as he criticized the Republicans and praised President Wilson. Gore warned of a national tide favoring Wilson, predicting Wilson’s re election and noting peace as the key issue. He cited recent remarks by Roosevelt and Hughes and cited polling from Idaho, Kentucky, Tennessee, Ohio, Wisconsin, and Colorado.
Tomorrow marks Wilson Day with a large parade from the post office corner led by B. J. Murphy followed by an address at Greton theater by Senator George E Chamberlain. Senator Chamberlains arrival is expected to draw widespread support as Pendleton hosts the notable political event of the day.
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