13 Apr 1917
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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1917
Page
1
A Washington special to the Organ notes a discussion in Congress on the loyalty of German citizens during the Civil War era. The piece references anti German sentiment and defense of German communities, noting charges of disloyalty were unfounded as soldiers fought for the Union.
The Pendleton Tribune reports U S engineer Ward Weber arrived from North Yakima to gather data on land for bridges over the Umatilla river at Mission and Thorn Hollow. He works with Swartalander of the Umatilla reservation as depth pits are measured. Congress earlier authorized two thirds of the cost with county court covering the rest, enabling year round bridges at an estimated total of 48,000.
Pendleton notes report several recruits enlisting in the United States Navy including Ray Finnell and Paul Finnell. Other locals listed as enlistees in the Army include Tedd Gould and Carl Johnson. David Starr Jordan advocates for unity and democracy as war looms, while school events highlight declamation contests and athletic scheduling challenges as teams seek games with nearby towns.
A not guilty verdict was returned for Alfred Frans of Athena in a circuit court trial. The case involved charges connected to an alliance of Miceks and insufficient funds. Proceedings referenced further indictments from CHM Ba, Colt Spring, and Yan tomate to be addressed.
The humorist editor Ralph Parlette will lecture Tuesday evening April 17 at the Christian eddred. Once a country editor surviving on a meal ticket and faith in the future, he gained fame for the Muff that made people laugh and helped him rise on the platform.
George M. Wilson, veteran horseman of the Northwest, says officers seek reliable mounts and that Western horses meet military needs. He notes U S demand could reach 40 000 animals from Washington, Montana and Oregon at about 126 dollars each, totaling around 2 million dollars, but praises Western stock for sturdiness and suitability as army mounts despite strict selection rules.
Wheat damage in the Walla Walla Valley is far less than first reported as war weather and spring rains break the crust. Some grain will need reseeding and adjustments in cascading plans, but overall losses are smaller than feared. Early spring wheat blown by March winds shows less damage, while western county areas report sparse green fields.
Leonore the little daughter of Mr and Mrs Me Reeder was taken to Portland this week for treatment of a throat Abroat. Her aunt Mrs A A Fous and Mr Heeder accompanied the child on the trip to Portland.
The Athena unit of the American Red Cross begins with 46 members led by Mrs Russell and officers Mrs Hat tory Mrs Ver and Mrs Sylvan Cohn. Members promise dollars and service as the chapter plans sewing and banner making in local church rooms. The article also notes a large county expansion and a successful high school comedy drama Mr Bob with strong student performances and a total fundraising of $49.90 plus $20.25 from Weston show proceeds for student fund.
A catastrophe at the Edystone Ammunition Corporation plant near Chester, Pennsylvania, claimed 12 lives and injured 144 as explosions rocked the building. Officials fear the death toll may rise to 160 with others permanently maimed. About 300 workers were in the facility where roughly 10,000 shells were stored when the blasts occurred. Fire followed, and many bodies were too badly burned for identification.
A Greek laborer named Jim Siapes, a member of the O W railroad ballast crew, was killed Tuesday morning when a piece of gear struck him at the track. Corder Brown is conducting an inquiry to determine responsibility for the accident.
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