19 Sep 1919
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1919
Page
1
Thousands of visitors packed the Big Stand for Happy Canyon's second night as gunfire imagery and wild Western action electrified the crowd. Dancers, gambling games, and heavy smoke filled the air while tickets sold out early, with management urging locals to secure seats for tonight and tomorrow.
Santa Barbara September 19. President Wilson's special train bound for San Diego arrived here today. A large crowd greeted the president during his brief stop.
Police patrolman Koutron known as Tex Winchester is hospitalized after a collision between his motorcycle and an unidentified car that turned a corner improperly. He sustained a broken thumb a deep cut on a toe and multiple bruises and is expected to remain in the hospital for about ten days to two weeks.
Charges of room profiteering swirl around Pendleton lodging houses with demands of up to 5 and 9 and more per night. Reported lenders from Chicago confess to resale of surplus army stock at 100 percent profit.
A garbled report notes onlookers at a late night event and the Indian parade yesterday. It mentions a sleeping barn repurposed to accommodate crowds and a north side family cow tethered near a no phones pole. It describes Ermine worn by royalty in the Tadiana procession, brown bearskin as decor, and multiple outfits including headdresses. Tommy Douglas, a clown, partnered with nine year old Daley Parsons in the grand march. Little Miew Parsons is noted as the youngest trick rider. Walter Bronten, known for waving at crowds and organizing meetings, is described as having been busy for an Indian pageant over several months. The text also recalls a potate incident and babies in native dress, with one wearing modern white clothes. The item ends indicating continued coverage on page 2.
Paris Sept 29 Bulgarian delegation presents the peace terms with a request for mitigations. Bulgaria would cede border adjustments to Serbia at four locations, hand western Thrace to the allies for future disposition, reduce army to twenty thousand, pay 840 million, recognize Sore-Slavia independence, and renounce Trest-Litovak and Huch treaties. Frontiers with Russia and Greece remain mostly unchanged. End result stalled by Western Thrace issue and American opposition to final award.
Delegates from the Oregon State Jewelers Association arrive for a convention in Pendleton. Officials include A. Flattman Pendleton president and PF Donnerburg Astoria third vice president, with F M French and J Z Jaeger among the executive committee. Harold Warner delivers welcome as attendees discuss a new shop coin system. closing is set for noon Saturday.
A NSW assembly vote of 29 to 25 expressed support for Ireland's self determination. The session in AYDNEY N.8. W. noted the clear stance amid imperial politics.
Cowboys Helay Race results show Beoop Martin winning in 4:02 with other riders: Jan Miller, Lorena Trickey, Eloi Hastings and more. Shown are names, times, and standings including Richard Burke, Ray McCarroll, and Jennie Stahl. Also included is a Japan statement note about Shantung return and Tokyo-Peking negotiations with officials silent on specifics.
Sept 19 reports say a fire near the Muir Redwood forest swept toward the woods from the Winehind area, driven by strong winds. Six or seven homes damaged on the valley outskirts as authorities battle the blaze, with conditions unclear on fire's fate.
Corpus Christi report shows former Mayor Brown urging aid for storm victims. He notes hundreds made penniless and many have lost clothing as relief efforts rise. Death toll estimated 310 to 426 with property losses near twenty million dollars. continuous rain worsens the plight of about 3000 homeless in improvised refuges.
Lal Jolly's Inn Pendleton prepares to serve luncheon and dinner to Round-Up crowds before a formal opening after the event. The basement cabaret at the S J George property is remodeled with lavender and mandorem hues, a hardwood dance floor, reserved tables, and a soda fountain, with H Rudd and Ernest Morris announcing the impending opening.
The Westward Ho parade recalling 49 era opens at 10 Saturday morning. It travels from Alta to Water to Railroad and circles through Main Thompson Alta Lee Court to Round-Up Park. The mile long pageantry features stagecoaches horses and fire bands with invited dignitaries like Bill McAdoo. Parade routes must be kept clear on Main and Court streets during the event.
Washington Sept 19 Secretary Baker made a formal visit to urge passage of a bill conferring the permanent rank of general on Peyton March for his services as chief of staff. Baker wired Chairman Campbell to report out the rule for immediate consideration. The committee plans to take up the request next week.
A crowd near 23 000 filled the grandstands and bleachers for day two of the bisweet Round-Up as opening events, bucking steers and burros, drew lively action. Bands energized the grounds while McAdoo’s arrival drew cheers again as Til Taylor and the Round-Up judges reviewed the procession.
Traveling deluxe in seven Pullman cars with two diners two hundred Portlanders arrived this morning for The Journal Round-Up. The extensive party, listed with many names, will be city guests for two days as the train arrives with electrical lighting baths barber shop and a dining setup. Continues on page.
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