12 Sep 1919
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1919
Page
1
Seattle witnesses a massive crowd as the first ship of the Pacific Meet arrives at 10 50 am. The waterfront fills with about 300000 people to greet the fleet and the defense ships.
CAPETOWN Sept 12 The Union of South America ratified the peace treaty by 84 to 14 while General Smuts defended President Wilson against charges of bad faith in relation to his 14 points. In Ottawa on Sept 12 the Canadian House ratified the Peace treaty and covenant of the League of Nations after a late-night session, senate approval having come on Sept 4.
Pilot Rock rang the fire bell and called citizens to the flag to greet Rev. I. W. Warrington, former community church pastor. A spontaneous celebration ensued as Warrington, serving in France as a KM. C. A. secretary, returned with Mrs. Warrington and their two children. He will resume duties at Roseburg in a few days.
Washington Sept 12 Senators moved to advance treaty related measures before the pact’s fate in the Senate. Lodge pressed to take up the treaty Monday while supporters raced to extend the food contract. Opponents argued government authority suffices to curb profiteering and questioned the need for new measures today.
The local sale of reserved seats for Happy Canyon opens at 9 o clock Monday morning at the corner of Martin and Alta streets. Tickets cost 1 each with tax included. Many out of town buyers have arrived, and about 400 seats are available for the event. Emma Pi and Coble will have seats in the tent located opposite the Round-Up ticket office.
Henry J. Taylor, pioneer farmer, fraternal leader and councilman, reflects on his 40th anniversary in Pendleton. He recalled driving into Pendleton on September 12, 1878, camping near Jacobs Grove, scouting land north and west, and purchasing the BH Taylor ranch for 400 dollars. He moved onto the 960 acre home ranch on September 21, 1878, noting the slow shift from rough timber to fertile wheat fields.
McClellan of the Fur Woat prelete company tours the western states from California to Oklahoma aboard the Pendleton bound round trip. The film showcases cattle riding and mobility, praising Oregon’s opportunities while Mexico is also visited. The travel promotes public works and the HO or SystSat ventures across towns and hamlets.
Rumor says raids on food shops in Silesia caused ten deaths and several injuries. Reports claim crowds swept streets with machine fire as authorities tried to restore order. Local officials urged calm as investigations begin.
The report lists J Uo Mates and George Stangier among the performers for Vis' premier Doyx Show in a tonal online event described as the Villa Walls frontier dave show today.
Edwin Kirtley was elected president of the student body at the weekly assembly. Edward Thompson will not attend school here this year. A. B. In to a principal urged a single candidate vote and the student body organized activities, including an orchestra, choral efforts, and a trematto club with officers elected.
The jury recommends a safer jail for the county prison, citing better safety and soundness. They report the county farm grounds are in good condition, with clean grounds and orderly buildings. Foreman B A Snyder led the jury, which investigated 27 cases and examined 114 witnesses, noting several indictments not yet public.
On September 12 the United States battleships New Mexico and Arkansas crossed the Strait of Juan de Fuca this morning en route to join the fleet entering Puget Sound, meeting the Victoria flotilla along the way.
Fred Ferguson reports from St. Louis that Senator Johnson attacks President Wilson’s treaty terms, alleging secret wartime charters and a US guarantee of peoples and territories. A crowd in Indianapolis’s Tomlinson Hall cheers his stance against unqualified acceptance of the Covenant.
Robert Grant pleaded guilty before Judge G W Phelps to theft of the J B McCook automobile after initially pleading not guilty. He faces sentencing Saturday as an alleged accomplice remains at large. Austin Mann and Earl Kutempeyer pleaded guilty to auto theft from Frank Baling, were captured in Idaho, and received 1 to 10 year terms. Benjamin Seemeister was indicted for stealing a watch valued at 25 and 50 in cash and given until Saturday to plead. E L H and A DeVieming, indicted for arson in a dwelling, will arraign tomorrow, out on 750 dollar bonds.
Boston observers report orderly streets with seven thousand patrolmen on duty and no clashes overnight. A 15 year old, Henry Crote, was killed in a raid on a dice den. Delegates vote on a general strike in sympathy with police but result undisclosed. Police seek union recognition as death toll rises to seven. over a hundred injured or in danger.
Sommers a well known Portland mite weight who was discharged from the army meets Mick King in a six round bout here tonight. The two had met in Seattle with King securing a close decision before Sommers decided to take on the Hun opponents.
Missoula reports strong football interest with Montana and regional teams lining up a slate of games. Notables include Montana Wesleyan October 1 and Utah Aggies October 26, with a busy stretch through November and Thanksgiving plans against Washington State and others.
The Chicago health department reports one influenza death and 19 cases in the last eight days. Health Commissioner Robert H. Tobertine announced the figures today.
Washington reports a Mexican federal forces unit fatally wounded Adam Schaefer, an American citizen naturalized in the United States, in Zacatecas on August 8. Dispatches note Schaefer had a heavy mine payroll and that his mother resides in Sharpstown, while unrelated items mention crossings and railway supervision in Pendleton and La Grande.
President Wilson travels by special train to Coeur d'Alene where he urges ratification of the peace pact to prevent future wars. He accuses German propaganda of seeking isolation for the US and touts the League of Nations arbitration as essential. Reservations, he says, would force another return to Germany and allies for review.
Noted western film star Big Bill Hart and William G. McAdoo are slated to attend the Pendleton Round-Up as guests of C. B. Jackson publisher of the Oregon Journal. Hart, famed for two gun cinema roles, will bring added appeal to the event amid holiday decor and growing street color as preparations continue.
Miss Agnes Flanagan, appointed county health nurse for Umatilla County under the Red Cross, heads a planned program outlined at a public health committee meeting. A publicits committee and a consultation group were named to clarify rules and aid the nurse, with many local officials and Red Cross members in attendance as plans extend to the east end of the county.
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