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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1893
Page
1
A bold editorial urging readers to support Athena by patronizing key local institutions and industries. It argues sustained spending strengthens community services and cultural offerings through direct engagement with named organizations and places.
A large dedication Sunday marked by a monumental statue at Waldheim cemetery honoring the Five Anarchists buried there in November 1887. Speeches were planned by notable figures from America and Europe, with invitations extended to Louise Mitchell and Prince Krapothine.
Governor Altgeld on Monday granted clemency to Fielden Neebe and Schwab, Haymarket anarchists serving life for complicity in the 1886 riot. He reviews trial flaws, jury prejudice, and possible coercion, arguing many charges were unproven and condemning the verdicts as possibly unjust while noting lingering debate over guilt and the police actions.
General Serenate Mississip, former rules committee member, discusses Congress autumn agenda. He cites repeal of the Sherman act, tariff reforms, and the need to modify rules to pass measures. He notes South sentiment on free coinage shifting and predicts a major conference outcome. In Chicago, Jack Corbett and Griffo tussle over access at the Grand Pacific Hotel as Corbett limits acquaintances.
Paymaster-General Stewart reports the late naval review cost 76800 with an appropriation of 350000, leaving 273200. 250000 to Treasury by June 30, leaving 23200 for contingencies. Harriet Beecher Stowe is 81 in Hartford living in a gray stone cottage cared for by daughters. She remains active, walks, and enjoys music with her sister. The twenty seventh Grand Army encampment begins September 4, 1898, in Indianapolis with anticipated large veteran participation. Pendleton Union Pacific train to Pendleton leaves Walla Walla July 4 arriving 10 a.m. schedules show intermediate stop times.
Aboard the British battleship Victoria a disaster near Tripoli claims 400 lives including the squadron vice-admiral after a collision with Camperdown. The incident spurs debate on monster warships and the vulnerabilities of great armored fleets. Speculation includes bulkhead design and ram damage as causes.
In the mining display a miniature hydraulic placer mine operates daily to demonstrate gold extraction from sand and gravel. Spectators from many nations watch as water power drives the process, while vigilance remains high against relic hunters who steal nuggets. A separate incident at Hicks' feedyard ended with a man struck by a pitchfork after a rev on taunt.
Mayor Sillert appoints a committee to assess the advisability of relocating European exhibits for the world fair to San Francisco and staging a mid winter fair. The panel includes J B Fisher Irwin OC Stam Hear 8 Martin E R Swain C McAfee R B Mitchell and others.
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