05 Dec 1919
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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1919
Page
1
A harsh second note to Garranla discusses U S positions on Mexico in a Puebla case. It accuses Mexican authorities of severe treatment and outlines expected U S responses, asserting no need to keep Jenkins in jail while investigation proceeds and criticizing Mexican penal interventions.
Washington reports the 66th Congress convened with a packed agenda. Key items include rail legislation, the German peace treaty, and a projected five billion dollar peacetime appropriation to fund ongoing government programs. Negotiations signal potential delays before July 1 amid uncertain outcomes.
A public service order cuts rates for the Pacific Telegraph company though specifics are unclear. The ruling appears to reduce overall charges by a significant percentage and directs actions across multiple jurisdictions including Kansas and surrounding areas.
A winter silver thaw leaves Athena Weston and nearby towns in darkness as ice coats trees wires and roads. Widespread outages follow a night of cracking branches and toppled shade trees while Pendleton largely escapes. A gasoline engine runs to publish Sunday edition.
The Athena Civic Club held a meeting to approve a December 20 public market in the school auditorium. Committees were named for booths, crafts, food, bake sale, vegetables and poultry, art and needlework, and advertising. funds will support city betterment. Donations welcomed from local citizens to form future improvements.
A garbled report cites an indictment involving a 13 year old girl and young adults Kate Mahler 21 William Pookay 22, tied to an incident at a Third Street address where a woman allegedly lured the minor. The text references a doctorine and feeding concerns with a focus on a care setting and a sprawl of unnamed locations in New York.
Grand Rapids Michigan senator Truman B Newberry was indicted by a United States grand jury on multiple charges including corruption fraud and antitrust in connection with a political campaign. Indicted with him were 121 others including My A Hop King John Newberry and Paul H King. The case centers on alleged bribery and corrupt practices surrounding the Newberry campaign and the opposition of Henry Ward.
Wallace Idaho report details two miners trapped for about fourteen days by an earth slide at Multan. Grant and Saya were rescued in fair condition after around 371 hours of entrapment. War Time Fuel Order issued in Washington to reduce consumption amid power shortages.
Echo Commercial Club invites residents to mark the Test Irrigation District project funded at one million dollars and reclaiming twenty thousand acres for settlement. The celebration on December 10, 1919, includes farm visits, a luncheon, music, and speeches in Echo.
This coming week at the Standard Theatre features three major pictures. Saturday presents The Tiger Man with Bill Hart in the lead, plus a Sennett two reel comedy and Pathe News with Lloyd comedy. Also Geraldine Farrar appears in The Devil Stone, a Paramount production, with a reading portion in The Woman. Tuesday brings Taylor Holmes in Its a Bears plus an Arbuckle comedy. Wednesday showcases Dorothy Phillipe in Paid in Advance, a six reel superspecial, with a two reel Western. Regular admission prices prevail.
A closing of the Pershing club canteen leaves workers in sorrow as Amelia Toren and others recall the days serving troops. A reporter notes a death in the family and consoling words from a staffer as voices reflect on the farewell and the boys' kindness.
In Oregon all sections report strong demand for the Christmas Seal sale running now through December 80. Larger subscribers can buy health bonds of 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100 dollars bearing twelve coupons for the Tuberculosis Association’s work. Oregon’s budget is 44,260 dollars with funds to bolster state health and public nursing, Open Air School costs, and county health drives. The Athena unit chairs the seal drive under Mrs. F. & LaGrow, relying on community support to meet its quota. Also noted: land sale figures from Baker and Umatilla County show notable profits and lease income in recent deals.
Bovton discovery in a Montreal man’s insides reveals a curate shop of items including a two foot long doge part, a suspender buckle, 179 glass pieces, wire and staples. Officers report the collection held no profit motive but a possible self harm intent, per Dr. L C Rockwell.
The supreme council adopted the British proposal to partition the German war fleet with Great Britain receiving 70 percent of tonnage, France 10 percent, Italy 10 percent, Japan 2 percent, and the United States 2 percent.
Washington report on Congress receiving President Wilson's annual message. Major recommendations call for a budget system, tax reform, tariff readjustment, veteran relief, and rural debt programs. Emphasis on reducing unrest, modernizing finance, and maintaining price stability while resisting political sensationalism.
In St Louis a panel of military surgeons discusses disease spread in winter. Col Victor Yainghy cites handshakes as a transmission method while Bromsbell notes the higher death rate from diseases contracted in crowded, foul atmospheres. The piece reflects public health fears and defensive measures.
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