30 May 1913
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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1913
Page
1
President Wilson denounces a powerful Washington lobby he calls industrious and insidious for spending money to influence the tariff bill. He urges public awareness, says press coverage has failed to reveal the extent of organized pressure, and notes lobbyists aim to sway opinion rather than corrupt.
Jobo EB Lathrop once editor of the East Oregonian reports in Collier's his recovery from tuberculosis after eight months of rest and open air exposure at Saranac Lake. He describes a long, patient regimen of rest, fresh air, milk and egg heavy diet, and slow progress toward a permanent cure. The piece offers hope to consumptives and notes Lathrop’s return to health in Oregon.
The event featured singing by Mrs Hallie Parrish Hinges and a piano program that delighted audiences. An aeroplane flight and Wild Wear segment impressed crowds. Roll of Honor lists pupils with perfect attendance: Richard Cartano Thela Orabill Vernon Miller Lucia Whitey Kobler Peits Edia Cartano Mildred Stanton Everett Knight Deory Knight Lloyd Mathers Clara Healey Frank Miller Mildred Winship Sylvester Crabill Thelma McEwen Henry Koepke Harold Melntrye Lloyd McPherrin Pauline Myrick Lawrence Tharp Louis Stewart.
A law to require medical examinations for marriage applicants takes effect next Tuesday June 5. Applicants must carry an oath sworn certificate from a licensed physician. fees capped at 2.50. Indigent applicants may obtain free examinations from the county physician. The law includes penalties for false certificates and sets strict fee limits. Destitute men may secure examinations through the county physician at no charge.
Leslie Edwards of Milton died hours after a high speed Athena Weston road crash while James Subl of Helix, Carl Engdahl mayor of Helix, Guy Smith and Clarence Sabill were seriously hurt. Subl and Subs escaped serious injury as the wreck flipped upside down after attempting to pass another car. Edwards died after his relatives reached Milton. The new Reo was wrecked with the odometer showing just over 1200 miles.
The shattered remains of a vehicle show the deadly Milton accident that killed Leslie Edwards. He was born July 31, 1884 in Milton, married Melissa Braeuin in 1907, leaving a wife, a daughter, his parents, three brothers, and two sisters. The Knights of Pythias and Athena Helix groups aided at the scene and in the funeral.
A severe electric storm near Walla Walla struck Mrs Julius Jensen and Newt on the Whitney road causing unconsciousness, torn clothing, and a mule driver knocked down. A woman near Lowden reportedly struck, but details were unverified. Telephones in the district were out as residents rushed for medical aid.
James J. Hill and leading St Paul banks plan million dollar funding for Oregon development. Elliott of Northwestern Trust and Rice of First National Bank toured Portland with Hill to assess conditions for lending on large regional projects. They aim to support farm and municipal finance, prioritizing farm security and reasonable rates.
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