05 Sep 1919
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1919
Page
1
President Wilson campaigns through opposition senators' territory for ratification of the treaty. He stresses a "terrible weapon" of blockade to compel violators to submit without importing warfare, using a line of argument that nations breaking the covenant can be coerced without loss of life. He plans two speeches to explain the document and win support.
The Undo Ol Co plans to build in the west end beyond the Blewett Harvester Co. plant after surveying a plot purchased for development. If approved, the operation would bring about five new jobs and focus on wholesale distribution with tanks and offices, while avoiding housing areas.
In Toulouse France a tragedy occurred when an express trade train heading from Darke to Bordewhs collided near the city. Official reports list twelve killed and forty injured with details still incomplete.
Nine soldiers of the American Expeditionary Forces were hanged and one shot for offense during the war, an investigation revealed. Two hangings were for murder and seven for rape, with six of the raped victims described as degroce. One execution was for desertion. Convictions and sentences varied, with officers facing higher leniency in some cases. The report notes a pattern of drunkenness and disorderly conduct among many officers.
Pendleton residents report teachers remain un housed during the school term as attempts to secure lodging fail. The article notes families from Paola Kansas and others visiting Pendleton on a motor tour through California and Oregon, delaying their return home.
Pendleton Milling firms win a government contract to supply 20,000 barrels of soft wheat flour. Silke WHT and Walters MON will begin operations tomorrow, delivering in 140 pound sacks. Prices and new sack specs cause cautious optimism as mills align with government orders.
Advertising copy promotes Round-Up souvenir editions with a large print run and high quality. It invites orders by in person, phone or mail from the Must Wremonian business offices, noting a price of 25 cents per issue and additional foreign postage charges.
Sept reports say Germany has sent a note to Clemenceau stating it will not change its stance on Austrian representation in the Reichstag after consultation. The Allies recently urged termination of the clause allowing Austrian delegates and declared the clause part of the peace treaty.
Washington, Sept. 0. President Wilson faced sharp criticism as Benton Sherman opened an attack on his address. Sherman denounced the president’s declarations on treaty provisions and warned of dangers from anti government elements. He described the president’s appeal as coercive and cautioned against provoking unrest.
Nine wounded, three seriously, after a dynamite blast wrecks a four story Salt Lake City hotel. Officials say the Black Hand is suspected. victims include men, women, and children helped down ladders by firefighters. The cause and motive remain under investigation.
Alex Arena of Tinatilla County Te Am has returned from military service in the United States Marines. He plans to visit his parents in the coming days as he resumes civilian life and reconnects with family.
Weather and market notes describe a trainload of cattle and sheep moving east from Umutilla toward Chicago as drought affects pastures. Rain in the mountains eases water shortages for stockmen, though some springs run dry and herds must be divided to find feed and water. If a dry spell ends soon, fall pasture should recover, reducing future hardships.
The .20 inches of rain that fell overnight may aid smut control in the wheat crop by moistening the soil and encouraging spore germination. Rain also eased forest fire danger in Umatilia and surrounding areas as continued showers are expected. County records note fees paid, with Clerk A. Gillam reporting $108.05 today, a memory similar to prior peak days.
A damaged OCR passage notes a September event about a fourth peete trathyn for selective serving, targeting 18 to 45 year olds not yet registered. It mentions county officials sending details to Washington and uncertainties over the exact name registered in the county, with limited readable facts remaining.
Crowds cheered President Wilson during a city welcome in St Louis as he spoke at a Chamber of Commerce luncheon. Police lines were pressed, windows filled, and banners waved while women photographed Mrs. Wilson. Wilson defended the treaty approach, urged no party in talks, and argued for wartime aims to deter future wars. An ailing Roberts was noted recovering after hospital care.
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James B. Welch, long serving deputy county clerk, has purchased an interest in a local laundry business. The transaction, finalized today, will see Welch partner with Mrs. Hart to manage the laundry, with Welch assuming duties as manager of Christiana Laundry and the partners active in day to day operations.
Fragmented OCR reads of 1910s Bulgarian treaty negotiations mention allied delegates, plotted routes from Tiniter Creek to Bovieh, and price notes for land sales. References include World War era farming, prices around 510 per ton, and local civic mentions amid confusion.
A garbled OCR fragment describes a church scene involving Maser paatdr of the Chrivas church and an officiating figure. The text mentions names and terms but remains unreadable, with references to a ceremony or event and a possible translation error or corrupted words.
Demonstrators picketed a French restaurant amid tensions linked to a recent conflict between a Chinese man and a local woman. Police noted planned protests outside related eateries and warned of potential further demonstrations as authorities sought to calm tensions and enforce laws.
In a disputed shipment, cattle suffered shrinkage during transit leading to financial losses. The report names several individuals and firms involved in the claim and the related Ute matters, with details from the court case and parties referenced.
The Mayfly airplane of the Medford Average will fly to Pendleton for weekend visits. H W Craig manager says flights have run successfully from Walla Walla, with cross country trips of 140 miles. The plane will carry passengers for short city tours or longer excursions, with former Army pilots Delbert Jones and Floyd Hart piloting. They will travel from Walla Walla by wire as usual. landing field unknown.
Belgium warns of a shipping embargo on Dutch vessels after the armistice, with a German ship once dimmed in the Rhine cited in the note. The Dutch refer to German owners in a separate sale contract dispute, while a county commissioner from Mitten is noted for an unrelated incident.
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