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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1905
Page
1
Saloons closed Sunday for first time in years after action by District Attorney Phelps prompted by a law and order league led by J M Hayes J W Jenkins and Ed Baker. Officials and farmers push for broader Sunday closures as business groups fear loss of trade and inconvenience for machinery firms.
The second trial of Williamson, Van Gesner and Biggs on subornation of perjury began as United States Attorney Heney outlined the government’s plan. The defense, led by Judge Bennett, disputes guilt and promises new evidence, while the case centers on Williamson’s presence in Prineville in June and whether the indictment is defective.
The Fenaleton boy Arthur Henn aboard the ill fated Bennington sent a message to The Oregonian saying he was aboard but unhurt. Later notes from Captain Young of the gunboat and San Diego police chief confirmed he had not been injured as anxious relatives wired in for updates.
Spokane residents oppose Northern Pacific plans to close trestles and build subways through the city. They demand streets stay open and tracks lowered in the business district while NP argues for improvements and bank funding. Also note a subscription offer for Athens readers with a harvest edition included.
Walla Walla county launches an annual strawing drive to make roads passable for the peak wheat traffic. Farmers are recruited to spread straw along their lines after threshing, hired at 2.50 per day, with direct road benefit and saved straw costs replacing the older system of higher daily wages and hauling.
A dam owner faces legal pressure for failing to install a fishway and curb illegal fishing methods. Reports say trout congregate below the dam seeking to spawn but cannot pass. Local condemnation notes lawmakers should mobilize wardens to enforce fishing laws amid mortgagee related domestic issues and ongoing sheep dealings.
Parker anama grandson Parker Hall were rescued from drowning near Esopus Island opposite the Parker home in Poughkeepsie N Y. Edward Fritz a photographer aided by rescuers pulled them to shore after Parker shed the lad and both were revived.
Mayor Behrman urged residents to sanitize premises and cover cisterns and water pools to deter mosquitoes. The state board of health prepared a detailed statement noting seventeen cures and six deaths from yellow fever to date. Grover Martin released on bail of five thousand dollars after conviction for manslaughter. bond posted by Thomas Spence and G. H. Boorster, Martin left for Milton on the six o'clock train.
The Palouse grain district faces heavy heat damaging spring wheat with losses from 5 to 25 percent in various areas. If heat persists, total crop loss could reach a million dollars, while fall wheat remains safe and harvesting should start within a year. K W Cammings proposes refitting Waterworks for cheaper water.
Lewiston county commissioners allocate 1250 to the Lewiston Interstate Fair and Racing Association to aid this fall. Chris F Osmers, secretary of the association, says the fair will be larger and better with an improved racing program and enhanced livestock exhibit. Nes Perce county exhibit expected to surpass prior efforts.
A Milton area farmer, W. E. Derrick, about 25, killed himself Saturday afternoon by slashing his throat with a razor after failing losses in a breathing outfit venture. He was found in his room with a deep throat wound. he had dined with his mother before retiring. Coroner Henderson held an inquest that evening.
Advertising copy touts a medical group called The Celestial Doctora claiming to treat chronic complaints with American or Oriental products, promising worm removal, painless minor surgeries, and asthma cures through nerve force remedies. Office advertised at St Nicholas Hotel with evening showings.
A five minute wind storm Sunday afternoon destroyed six wheat warehouses and partially toppled the home of J. M. Parry at Moro, with losses estimated between 12 000 and 15 000 dollars. Three warehouses were at Moro, one at Klontike, one at McDonald, and one at Demo. No injuries or further damage reported.
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