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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1914
Page
1
President Wilson journeys from the White House to the Capitol to address Congress on trust interlocking directorates and proposed legislation. He denounces monopolies, calls for personal accountability of corporate leaders, and endorses an industrial commission amid a shift toward pro business public opinion.
George Forrest was convicted in Pendleton circuit court for killing an elk and sentenced by Judge Phelps to a $500 fine plus costs. His attorneys requested time to file motions for a new trial, with a deadline set for February 1. The defense claimed a biased trial courtesy of witness Seth Haworth, while the DA argued the jurors knew of Haworth’s prior denial of knowledge.
Under January 19, the University of Oregon Bulletin notes a young man from Athena, Patur Crookatt, pays forty five dollars monthly for railroad fare to attend the university. The Pendleton senior serves as pastor of the Obrian church near Wasco, travels Saturdays to Mondays, preaches two sermons Sundays, and plans twenty two credits next term while pursuing oratory. He once won the star debater title at the university but could not compete this year, now shifting to oratory to gain ministerial experience.
A man giving the name L. Webb passed a bogus check at Harden's store, drawn on the Parmore Bank of Weston. Webb claimed to farm near Weston and had an account there. A second check appeared at Weston and was used in Pendleton. Officers are seeking Mr. Webb.
Henry Ford outlines a plan to cut profits this year by 16.1 million and distribute part of the gains to employees. He says 10 million in anticipated profits will go to daily-wage workers with biweekly shares, aiming to foster prosperity for about 20,000 workers and promote social justice rather than concentrating wealth. He emphasizes loyalty, productivity, and the moral aim of sharing profits with those who helped earn them.
On Tuesday Weston resident Grandma Banister celebrated her 74th birth anniversary with many relatives gathering at her home. Relatives included three great grandchildren, several generations of descendants, and a wide circle of friends wishing her many more anniversaries. The family notes 29 great grandchildren, 44 grandchildren, and 14 children, eight of whom are living.
Joseph Reinville and son Albert traveled from the Poree Reservation to the city this week on their return home. They had gone to New Mexico intending to swap their Nez Peres ranch for land there but Joseph refused the exchange upon seeing the land.
State Treasurer Kay explains his stance on land reclamation and the Tumalo Project. He warns state funding for local improvements and irrigation could breach constitutional limits and lead to mass bonding by local entities, risking debt and altering fiscal restraint. He favors federal role while resisting broader state financing.
The Kenworthy Players, led by Helen Duffy, visit Athena Opera House for two weeks, hailed as a top company with strong attendance at Grant’s Voss. The troupe is praised for quality drama, while Charlee Coomane introduces a two-borne electric motor at his blacksmith shop.
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