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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1893
Page
1
Tax strategy note mentions Amesa and patronize nations and industries with unclear phrasing. No clear individuals or organizations identifiable. Reads like a fragment with possible VAT or tax guidance and embedded misspellings.
Corbett and Mitchell near fight negotiations in Chicago with Columbian Athletic Club. Corbett signed to meet Mitchell for 40 000 at Coney Island if Mitchell accepts terms.Alternate terms switch to 440 000 with Columbian Club if Mitchell balks. potential substitute Peter Jackson if Mitchell defaults. London telegram confirms Mitchell accepts the offer. fight slated for December.
Miss Annie Story hosts a dramatic competition between McBrayer and Govan to win a marriage license. Both race nineteen miles from Yorkville to Dallas, McBrayer arrives first for license, but Govan secures a shortcut and arrives ahead. ceremony follows as Govan wins and joins the festivities.
Al len of Long Tom narrowly survived after eating breakfast gems laced with strychnine. Mrs. Allen refused to eat hers while Mr. Allen fell ill and nearly died. Dr. Lee treated him, the gems were discarded, and a dog and cat died from the poison. The source suspects tampering during the couple’s absence, with no clear suspect or motive.
The Chicago Journal questions whether Governor Altgeld is legally governor of Illinois or a U.S. citizen. It notes his father was naturalized and Altgeld born in Prussia in 1848, arriving in America as a boy. If the father’s naturalization occurred before Altgeld turned 21, his citizenship status could be valid.
A local tale links Fielden Schwab and Needs to Altgeld amnesty sympathies amid a governor controversy. An Albany rancher, William Abraham, faced a slick two-thief scheme selling land at high price. a box of sand and little paper revealed a fraud. Separately, Willam Requa tested a gold mining machine on Snake River near Lawiston, claiming success as crowds watched the setup evolve into a working plant with silver catching copper box, signaling possible future profitability.
About 1 500 000 pounds of wool stored in Pendleton warehouses. Growers largely decide to consign with advances from four to seven cents. Shipping underway with most wool destined for Boston via two houses, Joe Co and Christy. Additional note on London railway line cited as costly.
The report quotes President Cleveland declaring an extraordinary occasion requiring Congress to meet August seventh at noon in Washington to relieve distress from financial policy. Ex-President Hannon Tanks and Ex-President Harrison comment on confidence, with Dispost urging reform and optimism in Oregon crops and banking. Mexico plans rapid silver coinage expansion while U.S. officials note a salary discount for federal workers due to exchange rates.
A garbled report notes changes in Oregon appointments, including Colonel Miller and Colottel Jer, with speculation on factional influence and a New York morning update. A Charleston Sun item describes liquor stock liquidation ahead of a proposed state liquor monopoly, widespread closures looming, and worker displacement.
The Chicago Burlington and Quincy surveyors are crossing Idaho and surveying topography for proposed Boise to Portland line routes. A Burlington Construction Co official said the Sound line project has been abandoned, while Idaho Oregon extension work continues and bonds may be issued when finances improve.
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