City appointments cause strife in Hartwig era council
The council moves to challenge the Mayoral picks deferring approval for City Attorney nominee B C Smith while Derby eyed for the post as mayor Hartwig clashes with allies over appointments. Officials including Hall Brosius Wright Arnold and Hug gins clash over confirmed posts and charter limits.
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Hartwig
Brossus
Huggins
Arnold
Wright
F.C. Smith
Derby
Hall
Hugetos
Brosiue
Smith
Laogue
Morse
Rolit
Lewin
Henry Hickox
Henry Steed
Schall
Cornelinan Hall
Counelinan
Judiciary Committee
Nik
Robt
T Lewis
More
Malcolm Bronson
B. C. Smith
Tie Meange
Hill
Ef, C. Mahaney
Robi. Stone
Henry Smith
le and Brosius
Broglie
Dbrvelue
Browius
Huggles
Pollee
Hugetosa
Browne
Domothe
Corneilman Brosius
Commelina Brovius
Recorder
A.J. Derby
Oll Council
Connelimian Brosti
Alall
Cornellman Wright
Connell
Smulth
Moree
Malcolm Bronnon
Molt. Lewis
le Wii Pot
Mayor Hartwig Presents Citywide Reform Proposals
Mayor Hartwig submits a five point address urging urban reform through data driven planning and expanded municipal powers. He calls for sobriety in policing, improved water and fire protection, cleaner streets, and stronger health and sanitation measures. The mayor recommends two officers for district patrols, stricter tobacco and liquor enforcement, and better city accounting. He notes a pending lawsuit over a Paradise Park right of way and emphasizes cooperation with county and state law enforcement.
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Ecity
Chilis
Grand Jury
Hid Iilver County
Head River
Elty
Pepe
Grand Jury Puts Tight Lid On Liquor Selling
Hood River grand jury report details pervasive liquor infractions linked to local option violations. Evidence shows minors importing whiskey from Portland and the Dalles to Hood River, leading to rowdy behavior at skating rinks and public venues.
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Stereet
Severt Capes
Harrie
Harris
Morriston & Hayward
Hood River
Oregon
Hon
WoLbradataw
Cleealt Court
State of
Howl River
Tse
Hood Miver
Portland
Dalles
Good Roads Boosters Hear Active Meeting
A large turnout backed a joint session on upcoming good road bills aimed at permanent highways. Marshall N. Dana and Walter E Priest urged action, noting Howe River county’s strong role and proposing delegates from each county to Salem to press the measure.
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Aester
Marshall N. Dana
Walter E Priest
State Good Roads Association
E. C. Smith
Hood River
Association
Portland
Light Power and Water Sold to Big Company
Howl River Light Power Company sold to Pacific Coast Company. Pacifi Coast plans to expand operations, possibly including an electric railroad, after purchasing the plant from Organ Wallington. Representatives visited and an inventory and financial report are expected. longtime water system superintendent Wim F. Chipming retires.
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Big
Howl River Light & Power Company
Pacific Comet Light & Power Co
Organ & Wallington Corporation
Honda
Amercan Light & Power Company
Ble
General Electric Company of
New York
Pacife Coast Company
American Licht & Power Company
Planteatendleton
Wallan Wallin
Dalles
Ofte
W. Ss
Crelner
Mellee
An Andstor
Pactic
City Urges Immediate Sewage and Street Improvements
The letter-Council report stresses immediate sewer coverage to protect health and a major drive to grade and repave main thoroughfares. It calls for a competent inspector to ensure sewer maintenance and designating a city planner to oversee all works. Citizens demand reliable water supply and synchronized street repairs across Oak Street and surrounding avenues.
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Detroit
Elor
J. P. Batefielder
Paradise Parm
Wees
Cirenit
Aeselon
Wilson
A.W. Myer
Erick Nelson
A Wilson
Phiugheaupt
M. Karstetter
Wow Piloxhnupt
Mlighwupt
Geo. Wilber
Good Roads Boosters
Pacific Coast Power and Light Corporation
Thie
Burk
London
Wales
Fies
Railway Ete Chietia
Oak Street
State Street
Prat
Fwars Co
Dohnson
H.gar
Arch Hoxesey
John B. Moleant
Moleant
New Orleane
Hoxsey
Los Angeles
Eugene Hale
United States Senate
Democrats
Maine
Charles P. John
Post Office Department
William KB. Corey
United States Steel Corporation
Elbert Wmitney
West Virginia
Stephen Elkins
Washington
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