Water system turmoil prompts city action in Athena
Mayor Koontz and council explore Athena gravity water system and find clogged intake pipes causing surface flow and mud at the reservoir. Preparations to clear pipes and flash the reservoir underway, with boiling advised for now. Projections show needed funds and possible bedrock digging and new retaining wall to restore supply.
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Koontz
Athena
Koonte
Watts
The
Water Committee
Homer I. Watta
W. P. Littlejohn
J. E. Froome
Whitman College Faces Crisis Over $225,000 Debt
Walla Walla dispatch reports Whitman College trustees warn that if the $225,000 indebtedness is not paid or arranged by June 1, the college will not open in September 1912. The crisis threatens relocation to more favorable conditions unless finances are cleared. Spokane’s interest in Whitman is not denied.
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Bee
Whitman
Ioland Empire
Northwest
Walla Walla
Whitman College
United States
Spokane
Walla Walluna
Between Two Fires In A Napoleonic Hare Hunt
A 1809 Battle of Wagram anecdote recounts a vast hare hunt with 400,000 troops, half French and half Austrian. Hares fled from cannon fire, causing chaos as riders charged, bayonets glinted, and frightened animals were seized. The scene mirrors the great combat between two armies.
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Wagram
Ines
Harper's
Ant Memory Claim Tested by South American Scientist
Harper's Weekly reports an experiment isolating two large tropical ants. After multiple trials the insects learn to avoid a circular slant when a signal is present, regardless of color or material. The scientist even reverses the signal and the ants adapt, suggesting memory-like behavior in ants.
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South America
Harper's Weekly
Labouchere’s Indifferent Attitude Toward his Writings
London Truth quotes Labouchere expressing total disinterest after finishing copy. He says he cares only to provide material for editing, insisting the art requires one writer and another to cut down. The narrator reflects on guilt over discarding labor and Labouchere’s proprietorship of the paper.
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Labouchere
England
London
Baby at the Show and Carnegie Libraries
A couple takes a baby to a show and, after the baby’s cries disrupt the act, an usher warns they must leave if it cannot be quiet. They manage to quiet the infant, but later the father jokes the baby should be stuck with a pin. The article recalls Andrew Carnegie’s early library access and his later gift of Allegheny’s free library. It also mentions social quirks about trust and a humorous art note exchange about a painting.
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Carnegie
Andrew Carnegie
Pennsylvania Railroad
First Ward
Allegheny
North Side
Pittsburgh
Anderson
Allegheny ‘Free Library
New York Sun
Divorce and fashion quips amuse Boston Transcript reader
A playful, clipped exchange shows a barber quip about a wife surrendering to an expensive gown, a judge’s remark on plain taste, and a customer joking about divorce as a remedy. The dialogue reflects light courtroom and urban salon chatter, with names Peck and a barber’s banter cited.
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Peck
Boston
Fear of the Fox and Other Japanese Animal Superstitions
From Pearson's Weekly a summary notes that in Japan the fox is feared as a deity at countless Inari shrines, with beliefs of supernatural power and deception. The badger, weasels, dogs, mice, crows, spiders, and centipedes are interpreted as omens of happiness or misfortune, varying by time of day and creature.
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Japan
Inari Jinsha
Pearson's Weekly
A Poor Type of Citizen and Bets From London Chronicle
A London Chronicle note contrasts the self sufficient well meaning citizen with Bert Walker and others who never volunteer or aid in public needs. It also recounts wagers from Brooks old betting book including events about births votes in Parliament and bets on various outcomes in Sheridan era circles.
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Bert Walker
Car of Progress
Ship of State
Kansa City
Fife
Brooks
Lord Mountford
Sheridan
Amsterdam
Sackvilletreet
Bond Street
Lord Iichester
Clermont Hing
Crawford
Charles Fox
London Chronicle
Surprised Ventriloquist in England Story Told
A ventriloquist recalls a surprising moment in a small London theater. He pushed his voice up to the rafters and a ventriloquial reply urged him to let the audience see the people and hear the music. He bowed to thunderous applause as the crowd reacted to the odd exchange.
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England
London
Columbus Diapateh
Deeds Speak Louder Than Words Says Father in Exchange
In a brief quote from the Philadelphia Telegraph, Tom tells his companion he expects to inherit several pieces of fine property. Dick asks how the father responded, and Vor notes the wry line that deeds speak louder than words.
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Tom
Philadelphia Telegraph
Artiatio Questions the Chicago Play Report
A reader questions the artistic quality of a Chicago play as reported. The Chicago Record-Herald notes a man who wins his chance and believes every man who does well will be honored and aided.
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Artiatio
Chicago Record-Herald
John
Clark Captures The Convention Amid Stampede At Walla Walla
Delegates from Washington state backed Champ Clark at the Democratic convention in Baltimore with an un instructed delegation of 28 delegates. a Bryan stampede sparked by Wilson supporters caused several shifts in votes and tense moments, but Clark maintained leading support amid heated floor action and roll calls.
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le F. A. Shaw
Washington
Walla Walla
Oakland
California
Shaw
Northwest
Washington State
Baltimore
Champ Clark
King County
Bryan
Nolay Enogh
Clark
Peerleas
Missourian
Bryno
Wilson
Harmon
Awong
Clark Colonio
Pond d'Oreille
Sao Joao
Joseph Seasiona
Davenport
Ao Clark
Stout
Wdea
Paul Pattison
Ronald
Soen
Lincoln
Jefferson
Yakima
Pacific
Figree
Wilson and
Wes
Mrs Paige Injured When Horse Runs Amok in West Athena
Mrs Mary Price, of near Adame, was badly injured today when her horse bolted past a passing automobile near the west ward warehouse, overturning the buggy. A companion was tossed to the ground, and Mrs Price suffered a compound fracture to the left arm and a broken right arm. The auto from Pendleton left the scene. Mrs Price was treated at Dr. Plamoudou's and Dr. Sharp's offices and later returned home with her husband. She is well known in Athena with many friends.
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Mary Price
Adame
Waa
Weston
Clark Wins Delegates at Washington State Democratic Convention
Clark captured control of the Washington state Democratic convention at Walla Walla and won delegates over Wilno. The convention seated both King County delegations with half a vote each after a 998 to 291 vote showing Clark’s decisive influence.
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Clark
Walla Walla
Wilno
King County
Bhiogs
Hoth King County
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Bundy Paint Store
A. M. Johnson
Oregon
D. H. Mansfield
Main Street
Athena Bakery
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Bell Brown
Willow
Fane
Fod
Garrett
Brown
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Strand
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Milton
al G. Barnes
Wild Animal Circus
Barnes
Dell Brothers
Coon
Alfred the Great
Serio
Washington Herald
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Chicago Tribune
Wilie
Catholic Standard and Times
Mrs. Paige
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