Athena Newspaper Notes Local Culture and Water News
The Athena column discusses Miss Polly's novel set among the Umatilla Indian reservation, local fair entertainment, and improved water supply from Gallaher Springs. It notes water testing, lawn watering needs, and a plate glass front added to Ed Manfino's store on Main Street amid ongoing town improvements.
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Umatilla
Miss Polly
Harrison
Idaho
Buck
Misa Polly
Wood
Bya Klowo
Wility
Gallaher Springs
Athena
Ed Manfinvo
Tacoma Ledger Sees Harriman Line Extension Possibility
The Tacoma Ledger argues the North Bank Railroad construction will nearly surely extend the Harriman line from Portland to Puget Sound. It questions whether Mr. Hill violated the gentlemen’s agreement with Mr. Harriman by crossing.
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Oregonian
Tacoma Ledger
North Bank Railroad
Harriman
Portland
Paget Sound
Hill
Mr. Harriman
Ross
Harriman plans block trains to Seattle and beyond
The piece argues Harriman aims to limit competing routes by blocking Union Pacific lines into the Columbia and Portland area while suggesting a bold strategy to reach Puget Sound. It notes the long fight with Hill and hints at broader railroad influence shaping regional growth and traffic flows.
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Columbia
Portland
Union Paine
Puget Sound
Union Pacific
Seattle
Harriman
Central Oregon
Iowa Country
Klamath Region
Tillamook
Hill
Parallels Seen in Tokio Riots and Jay Treaty Protests
The New York Evening Post notes riots in Tokyo echo earlier American protests against the Jay treaty. It recalls July 18, 1795 demonstrations near the Battery and Broadway where a treaty burn was led by flags while Alexander Hamilton urged adjournment.
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New York
Tokio
Evening Post
Jay
England
Battery
Broadway
Alexander Hamilton
Treasury
Boston
Philadelphia
Kokumin Shimbun
Senate
House of Representatives
Walla Walla Week Urges Standout Fair Exhibit
The Walla Walla Union urges stronger effort for the city’s fair presence to draw lasting attention. It cites Portland booths as benchmarks and warns that a standout exhibit, not just another display, will yield greater publicity and economic benefit.
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Walla Walla
Portland
Athena
Washington
Natue
Walla Walla County
Tacoma
Pumpkinville
Squashtown
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Alder Street
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Ihe
A. M. Gillis
Gillis Lumber Yard
Attorneys-at-Law
J. D. Plamondon
Barrett Building
A. B. Stone
Post Building
F. Sharp
Calla
Third Street
Oregor
John T. Wood
Detroit College of Medicine
the Palace Drug Store
WM. M'Bride
South Side Main Street
Athena, Ore
ST. Iighols Hotel
J. E, Froome
ST. Ighols
Betecomendyd
Ayr Tmird
Athesa, Gr
Troy Laundry
Elmer Lane
Lacksmith
A.hl Luna
King's Barn
Athens
Cleveland
ELY @& SCOTT
Pendleton
Charles Gay
Fishman & Peters
Athena Agent
Parker & Lane
Sid
Ed Barrett
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