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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1904
Page
2
AILF Volroth formerly of Prineville and long a county poor farm inmate has been adjudged sane and will be sent to the asylum. He is 22 years old and his insanity is attributed to venereal disease.
Portland reports vehemence as rival factions clash over proposed amendments to the Ancient Order of United Workmen constitution. Grand Master George Durham leads discussions on shifting from classified to level insurance, with fears over 80 000 yearly burden on 1400 members aged over 55, amid opposed sentiment from Portland delegates. A constitutional change also barring divorced wives as beneficiaries is adopted.
Mrs Florence Maybrick former Mrs Chandler leaves for France after release from prison. The London marriage to James Maybrick in 1881 drew accusations of arsenic poisoning. Doctors testified death due to poisoning but the defense argued a prolonged disability.
Chicago July 21 workers at the packing houses end a long strike. Leaders on both sides met to resume operations, rehire old employees, and submit the case to an arbitration board. All old workers to be rehired and non union staff protected until the board issues its award. Labor leaders and packers hail the settlement as jubilant workers rush to reclaim their old positions.
A Tokyo foreign office message reports a Japanese steamer of 818 tons was fired on and sunk off Isoya coast about twenty five miles from Hakodate. All crew were landed safely at Cape Yeeun. London dates note Peninsular & Oriental directors urging government action on Malacca volatile situation with British involvement.
Citizens of Athena urge Superintendent Campbell to raise Athena's agent rank to match Farmington and Garfield. They argue Athena is as commercially important, noting disadvantage in promotions that favor other towns and seeking equal footing to attract settlers.
Finance committees report a 209 surplus from Fourth of July funds after all bills paid and a turn over to the Quledonian society treasurer. Caledonian society also reports a surplus and a 25 donation to the Fourth of July efforts. Receipts total 973.50 with disbursements 344.04 leaving 29.16 balance. Includes detailed disbursement totals. Also notes Ottumwa’s Rollen Brown leads Iowa league batters with .490 average for June and Alberta trip return of Mr and Mrs Wm Thompkins with lingering health issues.
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