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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1895
Page
2
A 1895 Atlantic City style column argues that wealthy American women married to European nobles are useless to the country. It condemns taxation that benefits the idle and wealthy, cites Misa Vanderbilts and the Duke of Marlborough as examples, and blames the system for fostering privilege and perjury while Americans who work bear the burden.
A conversation with an Eastern visitor who spent time in Oregon notes locals mock rank. The Oregon man explains officials, including congressmen and judges, are not superior and many are only financiers who survive on salaries until real life forces hard scrabble.
A fragmentary reminiscence describes Kirkland near Seattle as a boom town with empty houses and four story brick buildings, a land sale at 40 acres near steel works, and a $1.6 million plant that failed to operate and moved to Oregon. It notes repeated advertising as good business and hints at a mystery skull in a miner’s tale.
The Times-Mountaineer quips about a described skull, noting abnormal development and a twisted nose, with ten teeth missing from each jaw. It jokes the skull may belong to John B. Allen or Ankeney of Walla Walla, suggesting the latter.
A large Osage party visits the Sac and Fox, initiating a pony dance lasting a week. Observers note Osage squaws in gaudy calico bloomers and a white attendee remarks on the scene. Mrs. ConA Thomas sues the Baker City Democrat for 10 000 damages to her reputation, highlighting costly colored reputations in Baker City.
President Cleveland spoke to a vast crowd in Atlanta during President's Day at the exposition. He urged unity and careful support of public welfare over sectional aims, noting lessons for national health and happiness. The Willamette River levels and tides were described with Astoria observations.
The Lawrence-Sweeney Co. Omaha circular dated October 18 reports cattle receipts near 16 800, 9 300 previous week with a 20 to 80 cent Chicago and Kansas City decline. Local slaughters strong, demand good for stuff and steers, prices 5.00 to 5.35 for native corn fed, westerns 3.50 to 3.75. Sheep slightly lower, mutton 2.50 to 3.90, feeders 2.25 to 2.65. Wheat trade shows moderate activity, exporters loading ships, rejections common, quality standards pushed.
Report from Shanghai says Japan replies to Russia’s demand to evacuate Corea with firm language and protests dictation in Corean affairs. Russia is expected to permanently occupy Fuse as the gravest situation yet. a solution may come if Russia and Japan divide Corea.
Herman Robe, teaching near James R Templeton's farm, Brownsville, found a section of an elephant tusk and bones on Templeton's ranch. A flint Indian knife and spear were also unearthed, suggesting prehistoric times and the elephant’s remains.
The rapidly sinking fighter faces dwindling hours and limited access to friends. He traces his decline to a blow from years past at Fitzsimmons’ stands, while others blame consumption. A new issue, North Pacific Mining Review, will be published twice monthly from La Grande, overseen by E. Thomas. Harry Gilliam of La Grande is in town.
Notice is hereby given that I will apply to the Mayor and Common Council of the city on the 0th day of New Hesse to simplify nonsmalt and visous liquor in less than one quart and to guard only in a building labeled 0 jot in block of gala city. ANDER. Kpollcan.
Delegates from Willamette valley and Eastern Oregon and Washington attended a successful session. A motion passed to seek admission in the Southern Baptist convention and over 400 was raised for missionary work. The Dalles was chosen as next year’s meeting place with hospitable local entertainment.
Assignee in the State of Oregon Matilla County notifies all creditors to present claims. The assignee Athena, Oregon, has qualified and will manage the insolvent debtor’s estate. Deadline stated as September 1, 186. Contact details and formalities provided for claim submission.
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