Greece England and Russia loom in global tensions of 1895
A long summary notes heavy and weak markets for wheat with prices unlikely to rise soon. It discusses global trade, American and European demand, large West and Northwest grain receipts, and looming Russia Britain Japan tensions. It references political figures and events, coroner findings in Browns ville, and local Athena concerns about an opera house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
England
Far East
Russia
Great Britain
Germany
Turkey
Japan
Isles of the Sea
Uncle Sam
China
Miltons Town Friction Delays Needed Street Project
In Milton, residents oppose a proposed street layout. Citizens pull and haul, retarding progress as those who would benefit most fail to unite. The dispute stalls the project amid local tensions.
Judging a Community by Its Handling of an Indirect Prop
The best way of judging of the enterprise of a community is to see what disposition it will make of a proposition which will advance its interests indirectly, but require a direct outlay.
Wheat Situation Indicates 10 Percent Harvest Stored
The Walla Walla Union reports 10 percent of 1895 wheat harvest in the Walla Walla valley and tributaries is stored in elevators and on farms while awaiting a verdict by the Interstate Commerce Commission. A favorable rate decision could unleash thousands of tons to markets, enabling producers to meet obligations and finance purchases, boosting local business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walla Walla
Receiver for CO A Barrett Co. calls for account settlements
The court appointed CG A Barnett as Receiver for the CO A Barrett Co requesting all parties owing the firm to call and settle their accounts. The note also mentions a bicycle feat: Mr Barney Bond, nephew of John J Beeler, rode from Weston to Wattsburg, Wash in six hours and eighty minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CO. A. Barrett Co
Asid
CG. A. Barnett
Barney Bond
John J. Beeler
Weston
Wattsburg
Wash
Citizens oppose saloon license in Fischer building Athena
Petition to the Mayor and Common Council of Athena from citizens dated November 15, 1895 requests denial of liquor licenses for any building in Kirk's First Addition, listing numerous signatories including Milller, W E Young, Max Lewin, and J H Hiteman. The document specifies blocks 4 and 8 and emphasizes prohibition in the Fischer building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theos
City of Athena
Fischer
Kirk
Athena
Milller
E Young
P Leach
Max Lewin
Brady F
Rosenzweig
M Hayes
Carden
Johns
Port
Barrett
W Maloney
D Stancell
AH Luna
H Lippold
John McKay
Fred Carden
M Gillis
Will Wells
J Wilkinson
E Payne
L Dell
Hill Alex McKay
Willaby
Kelsey
Boy
Foss
R Booker
Maloney
J Gholson
OC Thompson
Ed Murphy
Dave Taylor
Hiteman
D Foster
M Carden
FS Jackson
Smith Dick Kinney
K Bryson
W Pierce
Ed Taft
Schnaebele
Mosley
Jas Mitchell
Ea ‘Aughn
Post
Ida Carden
Githens
Sharp
Hogeboom
Myrick
Richards
M Bush
Movement to the interior collective at Lewiston and Lapwai
The crowds along Lewiston roads to the reservation totaled about 2000 on Lapwai creek Monday as homesteaders move to inland areas. Buyers and claimants race to secure locations amid incomplete surveys, with many drivers well equipped and some buyers exploiting strangers. Guns and rifles are noted as common gear, and fears grow of forceful defense of claims while a mining party heads 50 miles toward assumed rich quartz ledges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewiston
Lapwai Creek
Three Persons Murdered at Brownsville Farm
John Montgomerey his wife and D B McKireher were found shot to death Wednesday afternoon on the 8 0 Temple ton farm three miles east of Browns ville. A later dispatch reports Lloyd Monery the 18 year old son arrested for the murder. His attorney waived preliminary examination and he was taken to Albany by Dept Sheriff Wilson. The grand jury will convene next Monday to investigate the charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownsville
John Montgomerey
D. B. McKireher
Templeton
Lloyd Monery
J Monery
B. & Martin
Albany
Dept
Wilson
Martin
Grand Juy
Murder verdict echoes through coroner jury findings
The coroner's jury returned a verdict that virtually charges young Montgomery with murder, yet the evidence remains purely circumstantial. The article also discusses a case of mental derangement in an elderly German resident of Salem, memory loss and confusion, plus local notes on cattle and sheep movements, stock shipments, and a speech by White Cow on land and sustenance.
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Young Montgomery
Word Building Contest Offers Prizes From Ladies' Saturday
Publishers of the Ladies' Every Saturday announce a word building challenge from ReV E R 8 A T U R D A Y letters. Prizes include a skateless pneumatic bicycle, a gold watch, and many articles. Trial subscriptions and rules are published by the Ladies' Saturday Publishing Company at 920 Walnut Street, Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta Exposition
South Seventh Street
Philadelphia
Department “B
Walnut Street
Cheney & Co Toledo Firm Trusts In All Business Deals
The undersigned known Cheney for the ten years pledges to honor financial and business transactions with Cheney & Co Toledo. The notice emphasizes their reliability and willingness to carry out any warranted financial duties and obligations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheney & CO
Toledo
Cheney
Wholemie Druggiste
Wann
Aay & Manvin
Public Notice of Application and Minutes of City Council
Notice is hereby given that T will apply for a license and permit before the mayor and common council of the city. The document cites actions dated October 21, 1405, and mentions a block and location details with assessment and tax rate notes.
Domestic Trade: Household Goods Price Notes From Ledger
Fragmentary OCR lists items with quantities and prices including raisins tea soap rice oats beans coal oil and coffee. Indicates bulk sale terms and unit measures, suggesting a merchants ledger entry or classified notice of available goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
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Athena Press
J. W. Smith
Prorrietor
Borron
Tlaan
Oregon
John Sherman
Garfield
Gail Hamilton
Blaine
Harrison
Pendleton
Space Writers of
Gotham
Trent Fe
Milton
Oes
Salem
Portland
Sheepmen’s Protective Union
Gilliam County
H. Y. Blackwell
Long Creek
Gazelle
Harris Bros
W. T. Grider
W. H. Ambrose
Middle Fork
Heppner Country
Hood
Morigagee
Jos
the Peoples Gash Grocery
People's Cash Grocery
W.&c Co
C. F. Bulfinch
oneAgent
Dement Bros
Peoples Warehouse
Sadie
Henriette
Broadhead
United States
Caldren
the Peoples Warehouse
Butterick's
W. P. Leach, N.A. Miller
Frank Beal
Beale
Mats Slater
Arhena
Ongcon
W. T. Elas Athena
Ore
Bacannas
Oere
Phoenix
Howse
Royal
Teman
Caledonian
Northwest
Shee
Uae
C.A. Barrett Co
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