03 Feb 1905
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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1905
Page
1
Witnesses describe Mrs A Masterson nearly crushed when she jumped from a moving passenger train at the depot. A brakeman restrained her as the last car passed, saving her from a fatal crush and leaving her with a small facial scratch. A New Year notice follows with a separate local event.
Oku's headquarters reports ongoing stalemate at Mukden with both Russian and Japanese forces digging in for a prolonged siege. Frostbitten troops endure Arctic cold as five days of brutal artillery and infantry fighting shape what historians call the Battle of the Hun River.
Federal grand jury investigates alleged local plot to obstruct justice by defaming prosecutors. Witnesses were pressured to testify along suggested lines and accused Heney of lewd conduct with a woman tied to the case. Secret service uncovered the scheme and all involved were summoned before the grand jury.
Representative Magger's bill to replace district attorneys with a county attorney office failed yesterday morning. Despite earlier efforts to shelve the measure, strong support wore down, and the bill was postponed indefinitely after repeated re referals. The Multnomah delegation opposed the plan and held firm.
Reports in the East Oregonian indicate the Cole irrigation measure is reasonably assured to pass, though not yet certain. The record of last Tuesday's joint House and Senate committee meeting is noted amid broader local events including social gatherings, residents traveling to Washington, and early spring activities.
Federal grand jury indicts Senator Mitchell for taking total 4200 in bribes from timber dealer Frederick R. Kriba to aid land applications in the Roseburg district. Brownell faces subse rdi sation and perjury charges over forged surveys in eastern Oregon. Gov Chamberlain to sign Third Agricultural Society of Eastern Oregon bill funding a 1500 annual premium. Judge Brents’ federal district prospects and Mormon Adventist college sale rumors noted amid local business, lodge events, and a funeral card of thanks.
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