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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1895
Page
2
The Athena Press is a Friday morning newspaper edited by J. W. Smith and others. It notes second class mail matter status at Athena port and lists advertising rates and submission instructions, including line rates and address for notices.
A February 15 1895 note from Athena argues Oregon will wage its next campaign over silver coinage with free coinage support strong among voters. The piece criticizes lawmakers and income tax prospects, notes 8 000 dollar income threshold for March 15 filing, and praises Nebraska and Grande Ronde responses to aid efforts.
A clipping mocks Senator Corbett and Olympia legislators with satirical complaints about wealth and power. It cites Treasury revenue projections for 1895 and derides state faces in printing while lampooning conduct of officials from Multnomah County and beyond.
The piece surveys legislative gridlock and political maneuvering as Oregon faces a state census and land policy battles. It notes a bill to break up the school land ring, outlines proposed land exchanges, and reports on a sharp national debate over free coinage of silver with a tally of 47 for and 39 against, including notable senators across states.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad nears completion of a tunnel under Baltimore to run trains between Washington City and Philadelphia. Electric locomotives will haul trains through the tunnel to cut running time by about thirty minutes, advancing faster service with smoke-free operation.
Three 57 ton artillery pieces head toward San Francisco to bolster coastal fortifications. Each 40 foot long gun with 46.4 inch bore and 12 foot 2 inch circumference will guard the Golden Gate from Meerid, with two sent to Fort Point and one to Lime Point cliffs, forming a six mile sea barrier against ships. The Nez Perces in Idaho are also noted for building a three quarter mile race track as pay returns to government service.
The owner plans a round track on land near Lapwai with stables and hay for training horses. The piece describes harsh winter weather and widespread cold across the eastern states, heavy snow, ice, and related incapacities impacting railroads, roads, and daily life.
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