Myrtle Point Considers Charter Change for Water Works Debt
City voters will decide next Monday on amending the charter to raise the debt limit for waterworks from 25000 to 50000. The measure aims to fund iron pipe and system upgrades. no bonds are authorized at this election. The move is urged as economic, with broad support and no organized opposition. The California & Oregon Coast Steamship Co owners report good local business and plan five year lease of Marshfield warehouse and wharfage, with improvements and new docks beyond. The Wilhelmina operates Marshfield to Coquille and may pilot broader coastwise service.
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Myrtle Point
Woolden
California & Oregon Coast Steamship Company
Alliance
C. A. “Smith
Marshfield
Umpqua
Siuslaw
Port Orford
Wilhelmina
Coquille
North Bend Seeks One Coos County Float for Rose Carnival
North Bend Chamber of Commerce secretary promotes a countywide float for Portland Rose Carnival in June. The idea aims to showcase Coos county resources in a single attractive exhibit, reducing labor and cost while representing the entire region. Community groups are urged to share views promptly.
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North Bend
Coos County
M.G. Cleaver
Portland
Alliance Owners Lease Dock
Alliance owners lease a dock with H. W. Skinner acting as agent for the Marshfield Alliance and Prentis N. Gray named in the agreement.
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Alliance Owners
H. W. Skinner
The
Alliance
Marshfield
Prentis
Senator Chase Port Bill Aims to Develop Oregon Harbors
The Enterprise reports Senator Chase’s port commission bill from Salem with amendments to favor Portland over Astoria. If enacted it would fund harbor improvements through property taxes, create a development corporation with harbor control powers, and benefit ports such as Coos Bay and Coquille River by increasing property values and commerce potential.
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Senator Chase
Chase
Port Commission
Senate
Salem
Astoria
Portland
Oregon
Coos Bay
Coquille River
Myrtle Point and Coquille to Debate for Coos County Championship
High school debate teams from Myrtle Point and Coquille meet at Benson's opera house on February 12 to decide the first of several matches toward the county title. The winner advances to face Bandon, then the victor faces Marshfield and North Bend in later rounds. May Hall, Ray Haines, and Lester Sumerlin will represent Myrtle Point on the negative side of the Greece versus Rome question. Judges come from North Bend and Marshfield.
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Myrtle Point
Coquille
Benson’s Opera House
Coos County
Bandon
Marshfield
North Bend
May Hall
Ray Haines
Lester Sumerlin
Greece
Rome
Abolish Commercial Rates Proposed Amid Rising Demand
The article notes a push to abolish commercial rates due to rising demand for their application. It discusses potential policy shifts and the implications for businesses and municipal revenue.
Commercial Rate Abolished on Coast Steamships
Companies on the Pacific coast announce the end of the $5.00 Commercial Rate for steamer travel. Effective February 1, 1909 regular rates will apply with no reductions. The move reflects passenger dissatisfaction and aims to prevent unfair discrimination.
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Portland & Coos Bay S. S
C. J. Millis
G. M
California & Oregon
Coast Ss. S. Co
P. N. Gray
Portland Banks and Utilities Boost 1909 Subscriptions
The First National Bank and Ladd & Tilton notify the Oregon Development League their 1909 subscriptions rise to 200 dollars per month from 100. Portland Railway Light and Power and United States National Bank also increase their monthly commitments.
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Portland
Oregon
First National Bank
Ladd & Tilton
Oregon Development League
Portland Railway, Light & Power Company
United States National Bank
United States
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Rose Fair
Rmmakers
New York
P. Peterson
Propriete
Benson’s Brick Building
Liberal
Portland Boosters
C. L. Bender
Dement Bros
Dement
Myrtle Point Mill Company
GEO, H. Guerin & Sga
Hotel Guerin
Commercial Travelers
Myrtle Point City Hospital
Hermann
Spruce Street
S.de Wetmore
Pearce the Harness Man
G. B. Haight
Fourth Street
W. C. Cooper & Company
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