22 Sep 1917
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1917
Page
1
Allen Drumheller nearly wins the men’s relay as a horse stumbles during the race at Pala. Lynched by accident, the rider remains uninjured while the horse finishes the event.
Paul Hastings of Cheyenne claimed the Bulldogging championship with a 12 minute total. Nep Tone finished second, followed by Diraden Garking in third as competitors from Miles City and Holy An were noted in the event standings with totals around 12 to 13 minutes.
In Charter Wier of New Mexico steer roping today the event awarded prizes with a total time of 6 2-3 seconds for the winner. George Wier placed second with a total time of 25 2-6 seconds. Pronk Sond finished third with a total time of 2 minutes 2-5 seconds.
The eighth annual Pendleton round up near Cheyenne crowns winners in a rodeo style event. Mildred Douglas takes first, Glen Ducking places high, Olle Osborn from Union earns third as crowds of up to 90 000 fill the grandstands. The two day event features tense trials for name and fortune with riding and precision contests shaping the final results.
Josephine Sherry, a young rider, fell headlong during the relay on the track’s west end. She suffered a head wound and contusions to her right leg, receiving care as spectators watched the race and the event prompted medical attention and cautious optimism for her next appearance.
The Long Island parade featured seven bands and a large Native American exhibit. Distinguished guests included President W.T. Taylan and Director Mahon, with bands such as the Round Minotteuned Band and Grey eps Tin contributing a ceremonial showcase through city streets and park avenues as the crowd gathered for the festive event.
A fragmented Salem Oregon bulletin shows local notes on people and events. Mentions Seton and Superintendent Wate Wirauing, plus multiple hazards and a fatal accident near Polling, with references to Portland and port dealers and a general sense of community notices amid unclear names and dates.
The passage reports a reported Portland wheat price near 2.05 with mentions of futures or related market terms. It references figures and authorities including Pendietun farmers and administrative names, noting a price of 2.30 in contrast and listing various officials and dates tied to grain market activity.
A late 1917 dispatch from Captain Lee R. Caldwell of Troop D Oregon Cavalry from Charlotte North Carolina expresses regret at missing the Round-Up events. He notes his squadron runs the remount station and works eight hours daily while sending greetings to Pendleton readers and the crowd.
Sixteen riders advance to the semifinals in the sixties era rodeo, from eighty entrants over Thursday and Friday preliminaries. Key qualifiers include Lenard Stroud on Chilly Jones, Tex Smith on Wis in, Pete Wileen on Gilbert Millhern, with notable performances by Ed McCarty on Coldeane and Cannutt on McKay. Finals will feature Angel and Culdenac among the horses, with six cowboys vying for the championship in a heated roping contest led by George Wier and John Judd.
Readable race card lists winners in multiple pony and steer events. Notable names include Addie Tuirh second in Cowloye Pony, Kate Wilkes Catlilie on Billy Bock, Elin Mercyfield on Holy Green, and Indian Henry Mace first Ny. times shown for each run, with lane times ranging 20 seconds to 4 minutes and 37 seconds and totals recorded for several heats.
The notes describe a chaotic relay event with Milby and Wave-era figures, detailing performances in a crowded field. It mentions a champion relay, a finish by Teomheline, and a broad sense of disappointment and admiration amid the heats and crowds.
The American embassy in Petrograd faced a detachment of guards from a Russian force believed to be loyal to the Soviet authorities. Communication with the ambassador in Petrograd was attempted but no arrests or detentions occurred. The situation remained tense with no immediate action taken.
In Lyndon Kept on the 21st newspapers note central authorities appear to push toward the Pope on tentative terms. The Star declares the negotiations costly while reporting progress toward a possible opening in church relations.
Washington Sept. 22 Senator King of Utah presented what he called definite evidence that Bernstorff paid large sums to certain publications. He showed checks and money orders including 2000 dollars to the Full Play Publishing Company. He cited a pacifist Marcus Draun and receipts for embassy payments to foreign language newspapers including 790 dollars to Polit newspaper. King claimed the data were authentic and tied Bernstorff to broader influence on Congress amid war politics. Braun, a Hungarian editor linked to State Department officials, figures as a political influence in New York Hungarians.
Pendleton residents filled the grandstand and standing room as the Happy Canyon western show entered its peak week. Fans cheered the western program and noted a high turnout despite limited seating, with excitement around events like the fighting muley cow in the pool and a horse misadventure.
The Frincklin animabite belonging to Colonel Raley was stolen last night about a m aim from in front of the residence on College street. A sheriff’s report received this morning from Athena noted two young men seen nearby and asked about the theft but they refused to provide details.
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