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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1914
Page
1
A fragmented summary notes Belgian resistance and Allied actions near Charleroi and Bantry Bay, with references to German plans and a pope conclave in Rome. It mentions European enlistment impacting Boston’s winter opera plans, amid scattered war and political items from the current week.
Butte Montana is under martial law per a proclamation issued by Governor Samuel V. Stewart on Wednesday. The order restricts public conduct and bans women from streets after dusk and before morning hours. Courts are suspended for civilian proceedings, with military authorities to preside under Tomo B. Rooke.
A wartime dispatch from Berlin via wireless claims a German victory at Altenstein where three army corps were defeated and 70,000 troops were involved. It notes Russian generals were captured and mentions further enemy losses including commanders and artillery, with a dramatic account of the battle’s impact.
A garbled report notes a Kaiser Wilhelm der Große sunk by a British cruiser off Africa and references German and British war actions. It mentions recruits, rumors of executions, and a Longin hall speech about conscription. Also cites a U S financial tally with nationals buried and a Carman cruiser tied to a breakfast disruption.
A fragmented report describes multiple World War II era blasts in Paris striking Rue de Hannover Rue Mail Rue Jubert and Rue Moncou. damage to roofs and interiors noted with no major injuries. Intermittent explosions target life and property near St Lacarrovatn.
A Haguenau dispatch to the Expres reports Belgium four wealthiest men, Ernest Solvay, Baron Lambert, Baron Empain, and the Rothschilds, refused to advance wartime tax payments to Germany. The correspondent notes Brunsal ships were prepared for bombardment and Louvain faced potential threats if the guarantee failed.
Prominent planters at the Farmers Educational convention in Fort Worth demand government intervention to manage the 1914 cotton crop amid wartime market stagnation in Europe. The assembly pushes for relief and policy action to stabilize prices and support growers.
The state seeks 50000 acres of land held by Pacific Livestock and others, alleging fraud via dummy settlers and unlawful acquisition. Attorney General Crawfort and McConnell describe investigations tied to the Silves River region. The case contest is Hyde-Banisoo school land use and delays in action by the state drawing court scrutiny.
Eugene faces a rate battle as the private Oregon Power company challenges the municipal plant. The private firm files a new schedule with the State railroad commission, pledging to undercut the city’s 11 percent reduction. City rates had already dropped to 9 cents for lighting and 8 cents for power, with Eugene's new private schedule proposing up to 8 cents for lighting and 4.5 cents for power, plus a floor of 1.2 cents for 10,000 kilowatt blocks. The dispute follows a recent petition by the water board to the commission to curb private competition.
About 100 farmers and attorneys appeared before the county condemnation proceedings for the Columbia Highway. Claims include back-bill and agricultural land at $500 to $1000, with over 100 claimants. hearings will span several days and all claims cited will be heard at once. Flour prices rise and wheat markets firm amid rising costs. water system plan for Salem Fair grounds approved. estates and inheritance cases feature in Pendleton and Salem. Canadian company sued with temporary restraining order in Oregon.
A major blaze hit Burns Oregon beginning Monday midnight, destroying the Hotel French, a livery barn, a pool hall and other buildings. The fire spread across blocks, bypassing a stone bank but damaging multiple frame structures and local offices. Estimated property loss reached about $60,000.
Fire at the river area near Fire Henap sight burned three fires and men fought small blazes. Pire Warden 8, P. Shortridge controlled three fires in the iddite territory. The Wilson rerock blaze required a month's effort. about 100,000 feet of timber burned, with total losses possibly 200,000 feet. Several fires occurred in the Bow river country. dredging work at Tongue Point Channel is expected to take about two months.
Washington officials push to assemble a congressional quorum amid war risks with Europe. Administration seeks revenue measures, potential foreign relations actions, and plans to return absent members. Reports from Hood River and Longwy describe wartime damage and defense efforts, with economic notes on Oregon City line taxes and power tolls.
The city government orders residents within the defense line to evacuate and abandon homes within four days as food stocks are moved to safety. Military authorities confirm a precautionary drill and reinforce fortifications as German forces advance.
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