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Athena Press

Location

Athena, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1922

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Canton Falls to General Chen in South China Coup

Canton, capital of the South China republic, reportedly falls to General Chen Chiung Ming. President Sun Yat Sen’s bodyguard battles from the presidential palace as Chen’s forces seize control and discussions of reunification accelerate amid counter-revolution risks.

Pekin Chen Chiung Ming Canton South China Republic Buh Yat Sen Sun Wham‘Poa Ching Sui Yai Bien Chang Tee-Lin Wu Poi-Fu China Li Yuan-Hang Chen ChivngMfing Sun Yat-Ben'a Bun-Yat Sen Bun Enougy Tiatt Liieront Chen ‘Chiung-Ming Onae Agnitt

Rail Union Heads Ready for Strike

Cincinnati officers announce formal notice to the railroad labor board by ten unions signaling a strike if wag reductions proceed. The move involves about 1,228,009 workers and was signed by B. M. Jowell and John Scott of the AFL Railway Employes Department.

Cincinnati Railroad Labor Board B. M. Jowell John Scott American Federation of Labor Railroad Tinfonm Withdenwal Wagw Fe Rel Rons Poulymuts Worl Ie Ora Anid

Mars Still Mystifies Observers at Earth Approach

Scientists at the Washington observatory continue Mars observation despite no new findings from recent study. Professor Apa Hall Jr notes that Mars had been observed as it neared Earth, with plans to extend observations from the horizon. Further approaches in 1024 will bring Mars within 84 800,000 miles, offering clearer study than the current 48,000,000 mile close approach.

Washington, Dy C Mars Earth Navel Hori Planat Ebcades Hall Remmarke

Right of Way Material for State Highway Use

Olympia Washington notes material as a right of way for state highway construction or maintenance. Abutting property owners have no right to protest the use which serves highway purposes. Offer details and official notices provided by Assistant Attorney General Joseph Allen, Supervisor of Highways.

Olympia Wah Vison Jemope Allen

Portland Votes School Bond and Tax Levy in 3 Million Plan

Portland voters approved a $3,000,000 school bond for building purposes and a tax levy providing $1,000,000 annually for school maintenance in the coming term. City officials stated the measures will fund growth and facility upkeep.

Portland

Weston to Host Big Road Meeting on July 8

Weston plans a major road meeting Saturday July 8 to advance the proposed highway linking northern Union and northern Umatilla counties. Delegates from Walla Walla Pendleton Weston Mountain Milton Freewater Athena Helix Elgin Joseph Enterprise and other towns will discuss the toll gate route through Wenaha National Forest and form a road promotion organization. A noon meal and program at Memorial Hall follow the 11 am session with public talks on Union Umatilla highway and forest access.

Weston Union Umatilla Blun Mountains Elgin Earmest Washington Federal Wich Wenaha National Forest Walla Walla Pendleton Weston Mountain Milton Preowater Athena Helix Joseph Enterprise Wenada National Forest Delopatas Memorial Umatilla Highway Cemimercial Club Everi Nelson J. Jones E. M. Smith Clark Wood Weston Mountain Community Club

Hall Gratified by Umatilla County Vote Visit

Senator Hall visited Pendleton and Umatilla County to thank supporters after the primary. He considered requesting a recount if precinct results warrant and hinted at reporting findings after returning to Portland. Burton receives Doctor of Divinity degree from Eugene Bible University in a formal board action.

Charles Ball Marshfield Pendleton Umatilla Hall East Hantorn Oregon Burton BB. Buryton Eugene Bible University Buene Oracon Athena. de Bugton Sanger California Ad Mmil Sanger Herabi

New Drinking Fountain Planned by Etude Club Gift

An order has been placed with Watte and Mogers for a drinking fountain to be installed at Mainetzpet. The gift from the Etude club to Athena will appear at nine convenient spots on the Fourth of July picnic route. Mr Rogery funds the fountain and it will be turned over to the city for installation.

Watte & Mogers Etude Club Athena Mainetzpet Rogery Fupnjah

School Meeting Elects Zerba as Clerk and Reelects Director Kirk

A large turnout at a Monday school meeting voted to reelect director Kirk and clerk Zerba, with 128 votes cast. Zerba was reelected as clerk over A. H. E. Shick, while Otho Read declined a director nomination. The meeting also reviewed the 1921 22 school year figures and noted a Scout trip that afternoon east of Bingham Springs.

Kirk Zerba Wehool Heratotore Polron Hoier Watts Mtr School Fork B. B. Richarde Otho Read A. H E. Shick Read W. 8. Ferguson Everything Sho Clerie

Death of Mrs Manassee in San Francisco after long illness

The widow of a former dry goods merchant died April 27 at her sister's home in San Francisco after eleven weeks confined to bed by diabetes and a flu illness. Her son Herbert lives in San Francisco, and daughter Jeanette had died years earlier.

Manassee Tormerly Font of Athena San Francisco Manaseee Hideen Herbert San Pratcioso Jeanette

Timely Fourth of July Appeal From War Veterans Band

A Milton-Freewater band of twenty five will provide music for the Knights of Pythias celebration in Athena on July 4. The Pendleton Legion appeal urges ex service men to join for Americanism, stressing veteran support and the Legion as a strong community asset.

Fursiah Knights of Pythias Athena Milton-Freewater Perriods Pendleton \eirion Legion Pendleton Ore Leglon American Legion Thei American Legason Tiron Post

Mrs Van Densen Demonstrates At Civic Club

The Civic club met Tuesday afternoon at the Commier Cin club rooms for the last session before vacation. Mrs Van Densen demonstrated household conveniences including a home made fire box cooker. A refreshment stand for the July picnic was dropped. President J Watta announced no meetings until September. Maynie and Nautane Daylason returned from a trip to British Columbia and described northern country impressions while Athans men found better land elsewhere.

Civic Club Commiercin Club Committee On Ways and Means J. Watta W. E. Maynie Onathane Daylason British Columbia Davidwonton Athans

Better Seed For Quality Product In Oregon Potatoes

Oregon potato growers are urged to assess seed quality and adopt better seed stocks to improve yields. The piece notes Portland markets rarely show abundant high quality Oregon potatoes, cites seed shortages as a main reason for poor crops, and contrasts with Yakima and California where frequent seed changes occur for higher profits.

Oregon Yuki Elon California Portland The Journal Yakima

Summer Normal Opens with Notable Attendees

Kantern Oregon summer normal school opened with good attendance. Monday morning one hundred twenty five pupils registered in the teaching school. Assemblies held daily in Pendleton high school auditorium with educators Mawes Hello Angie Pambrun and Zola Koon of Athena attending.

Echodi Kantern Oregon Tealining Schoo Pendleton High School Mawes Angie Pambrun Mise Zola Koon Athena

Boiler Blast Halts Rock Crusher Power In Morrow County

Percy Wine, contractor for General Construction, reports a boiler explosion at a gravel base near the Umarilla Morrow county section of the state highway. The blast stopped rock crushing work until a replacement boiler arrived. No injuries were reported. Strawberry picking is at peak, with large volumes sent to market for canning. A new road project extends from Rinurham east to the ranger station on the Umatilla river. Betty Jann Bayorie visits grandparents in Dayton.

Percy Wine Aeaetor General Construction Company Umarilla-Morrow Athena

Filipinos Plead for Independence in Washington

A Philippine delegation to Washington urged complete independence, presenting a plan for a stable government and parliamentary rule. Manuel Quezon read the statement to President Harding, arguing autonomy has fostered social and political progress and quelled fears of foreign influence.

Withington D. C Philippican Baw United States Proal- Jont Harding Philip Washington Philippine Philippines Herding Manuel L. Quezon Woodchurben Mission

Harding asserts party leadership in Washington

President Harding pressures Congress over tariff and soldier bonus issues. He signals a shift from noninterference by informing Senate leaders that tariff and subsidy bills should pass before the soldiers' bonus. A compromise on procedure with the bonus bill reportedly reached.

Washington, D. C Harding Axnerind Ainew H White Senate Authardy Bonator Lodge

Navy appropriation bill clears Senate for conference

The annual naval appropriation measure passed the Senate by 1296 to 450000 and moved to conference. It funds about 206 450 000 for enlisted personnel of 46 000 non active, and 115 000 additional personnel. No final vote record exists and no cuts were made. Debates included occupation endings in Haiti the Dominican Republic and Nicaragua and the congressional investigation of navy administration.

Senate Washington D.C Oval House Dominican Republic Nicaragua Navy Adinistration

Confederate Mount Stone Sculpture Proposal near Atlanta

A plan to carve a large Confederate memorial on Stone Mountain near Atlanta attracts attention dating back to 1918 when architect plans were discussed with sculptor Gutson Borgia to assess feasibility of a monumental relief on the mountain. The project envisioned a massive sculpture in a fortified area, with the Confederate emblem intended to honor the Confederacy.

Stone Mountain Confederacy Atlwnta Mae Gutson Borgia Koorglt Borin Butte

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Chen Sun Yat Sen Rail Union General Statistics Ander Gaal Ena Jung Athena Boy Scouts Mrs. Manassee Aetes Aports Lugion Hall Standard Theatre Wallace Reid Gloria Swanson Elliot Dexter Bunter Keaton Ula Rinurhamingen Rangor'e Betty Jann Bayorie Vialting Dayton
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