27 Oct 1919
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1919
Page
1
Riot erupts as about 2000 strike sympathizers clash with harden longshoremen in Brooklyn. Clubs and revolvers used, police restore order after hours of fighting at the entrance of the North River piers. Pickets along the water front prevented many from reporting to work amid threats of violence if orders were ignored.
The will of Jackson Nelson was admitted to probate after testimony from J Liduallen and David Taylor. Executor named is David Taylor with widow Jane Nelson claiming as beneficiary. specific bequests include Mel Nelson’s lot and home in Athens, $2000, and $100 sums to several brothers and sisters. The filing followed objections regarding age and competency.
Washington January 27 Congress passed a prohibition act to enforce wartime day rules. President Wilson vetoed the measure citing enforcement concerns and constitutional questions. Secretary Tumulty conveyed the administration’s position.
Colonel Maples said federal troops will stay on duty at Gary steel district as reinforcement plans were debated. He rated reports of mass transfers to West Virginia as false and noted no advance safety margin beyond cautious expectations.
Mr Bonnet reported multiple highway changes in Sherman county involving MP Steanelt and engineers from Mherwiat and Gillinin to improve bridge spans over the creek and adjacent railroad. A controversy over Quinten times and wider yawibility prompted at least one required alteration. In Umatilla, W O Crrder supervised a civil service forest ranger exam today, with only Walter Kirk of Ukiah attending. Kirk is a former forest service employee.
The Penincton library appeal travels to Salem for trial in an equity foreclosure case involving multiple parties and lenders. Judges and attorneys from Oregon and California attend as the docket centers on a merger of national bank matters and the contested foreclosures. The session features a long roster of counsel and local officials.
Abtetrin Witte and L. Downs with the U S Railroad Administration tour the northwest and contact shipyards to explain the vehicle scarcity. They warn production delays affect the entire country and stress the need to increase supply amid dockside constraints and factory output slowdowns.
Washington October 27 The president of the Brotherhood of Trainmen and President Sheppard of the railway conductors will confer with Tall Lime for immediate wage increases. The officials seek a quick accord to raise pay and stabilize operations.
Laure Philippe won the first prize of £10 in the Virinia kite event at Lie Phen ipor Dairy. Graor Skinner Tarrio Off wooed Wormers and received Mr Charles WW Marsh of Pendleton. The program also featured a feature on cooking a complete meal in a Protesiive cooler in 20 minutes.
Ah Care, chief quartermanter in the United States Navy, who oversaw the recruiting office in Pendleton, returned today after a business trip to Walla Walla, amid a broader inquiry into recruiting activities.
Washington reports that American consul Jenking kidnapped by bandits in Puerta Mexico was freed after a ransom of 000 paid by the Mexican government. Officials said the release followed threats from within Mexican federal circles, with U S authorities denying further action and stressing limited military involvement.
Johnson introduces a measure to accomplish the same object after defeat of the Latin amendment. Republicans aligned with the negative, including Col Edeo, Kel inge Keret Mefumber McLarey Nelson and Sterling. Gore voted aye, with subsequent debate on pursuing the objective.
Scapathe Hayie reports a daytime blaze at Italian cotton mills causing significant damage and financial losses. The incident prompted quick firefighting efforts and raised concerns about industrial safety and the cost to workers.
A Pendleton Legion post holds a meeting amid plans to nominate permanent officers at the upcoming gathering. The group discusses enrollment efforts and cooperation with the local draft and civil defense programs, with details continued on page 6.
Hale of Gity leads a committee meeting in the afternoon to finalize subscriptions and rally support for Pendleton districts. Legal counsel and municipal officials pressed forward with continued outreach as activists target full quota fulfillment.
Washington dispatch reports backer topled exected to announce candidacy at a late night event. In a harsh denunciation of threats by terrorists, the pillar insists labor and retail reform will be central to the platform, while disputing labor claims as misrepresented.
Eight Norwegians living near Helix will travel to Norway for Christmas aboard the United States steamer. The party includes Mrs Salve Om Vad and family, with two children, and will sail from New York on November 15. They expect to land at Christianssand and return to the United States next spring. Reservations were made for Cat Spilling, Nite Aanesson, Reinhart Aanenses, Chris Jakobsen, and Mr and Mrs Salve Omid with two children.
In Cleveland on October 7 an effort to unite the International Labor Union and agricultural organizations into a large cooperative to cut food costs was announced by Wabréon Stone head of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen. He plans to two months to perfect the scheme to remove middlemen and enable direct farmer consumer exchange, aiming to include the Federation of Labor and the National Grange.
The report notes a weather update with a 45 degree high suspect low 20s and a 39.96 barometer, predicting clear and cold conditions. It also reports the death of Cury Ward 25 of Hermiston from a hospital listed as St Anthony, with survivors implied by an obituary section and a note about the Polson undertaking parlors.
Mrs Terwilliger of Salmons asks the county superintendent to aid in finding her daughter Ruth, aged five, who was stolen. She has distributed a wanted picture to identify the child and offers a reward for information leading to recovery.
Adoption documents dated today involve Merio larihel Hoff and partners. The agreement names Haretyt Crawford and 415 others as part of a broader familial adoption scheme.
Fragmentary OCR shows a dispute or notice involving Dee Dowty James Pell and a theatre district near Weeton. Details are incomplete but place and persons suggest a local matter or notice affecting district 7 and the city today.
Washington Oct 27 government officials poised to step in if the coal strike proceeds to protect public interest under food control and war powers. The United Mine Workers in Indianapolis claimed they are powerless to rescind the November 1 soft coal strike order without convention action, as the order was issued by the Cleveland convention.
Belgian King Albert arrived by airplane from New York to West Point on October 27 and watched a cadet football game after a review by the military academy’s officers.
Washington Oct 27 The supreme court today upheld the conviction of David Lamar the wolf of Wall Street on charges conspiring to prevent the manufacture and shipment of munition Lamar was charged with conspiring with German agent Von Hinten.
London dispatch reports French destroyers at the Datinn mouth will assist Mellivh warships against Colonel Mermoandt's forces. Riga dispatch notes Premier Chaimnia and extreme socialists of the Lettish government have resigned. Nermoenit, a Russo-German west front commander, has been botirhe Bink of a part of Mgalyet, with Lettish opposition to his march against the bolsheviki.
Victor Henderson sues Arneld Hoeft and Elmer Tow in the Motor Inn Garage case for $2946 alleging an agreed sale of Hendersons interest for $200 was completed but the payment was never made. He is represented by Raley, Raley and Stiwer.
A Ford car was found abandoned on Saturday in Freewater and taken to a local garage for examination to determine damage. A boost to a property belonging to CW Bade in Freewater was reported stolen and tracked toward the Walla Walla River area.
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