25 Apr 1913
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Newspaper
Oregon City Courier
Location
Oregon City, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1913
Page
1
A provocative legal opinion warns of a flood of alcohol related issues. The piece contrasts a lake of booze with a river of beer as a metaphor for cascading regulatory challenges and the potential for widespread consequences.
The city grapples with William Stone’s ruling that federal licenses allow saloon operations in Oregon City while local laws, taxes, and charters are bypassed. Critics warn the decision undermines state and city controls as they question legality and demand action.
City council weighs to license saloon stock sellout by quart or gallon after license revocations. Debate centers on government versus local licensing authority, with Rev Edwards and attorneys clashing over legality and enforcement. Members vote to lay the application on the table indefinitely as officials defend strict compliance.
With two down, Zacher belted a fence shot and sprinted to second as Strand lost his poise. Two men reached, paths clogged, and a masterful return play prevented more damage, yielding two runs in a tense late inning.
The piece argues Oregon City can rise with Hawley's new paper mill and eight hour shift, citing big payrolls, Willamette shipping, and SP railroad projects. It urges the Commercial Club and Live Wires to unite, inspired by Eugene's recovery, to make Oregon City the county’s thriving hub.
A farmer questions the timber cruising process used for tax basis in half farming sections of Clackamas County. He notes cruises show total timber per section but not ownership, rendering assessment unreliable and costly. He urges explanation of arbitration provisions and calls for correction.
Commercial Club members will subscribe $2,000 in 20 minutes and the Clackamas Southern contract seems safe. The slogan To Beaver Creek by May 25 drives momentum and once started, business will follow as the railroad moves forward and loaded trains begin.
River boats fill the water as anglers land salmon weighing 15 to 65 pounds. The scene at Oregon City is described as a fisherman's paradise with plenty of fish and active fishing days.
The fourth annual booster day and street fair opens Friday at 10 with a stock parade and runs through Saturday night. Events include a large stock show, school and fraternal parades, student drills, auto parade, two bands, and judged stock by Dr. James Withycombe and professors from Oregon Agricultural College. Admission is free, prizes offered, and locals plan special merchant discounts during the event tied to the concurrent Sunday school convention bringing hundreds from nearby towns.
The Courier is issued one day earlier this week by request of booster day supporters and local advertisers to reach readers countywide before the celebration begins. Late letters and Equity news items arrived after deadline.
The investigating committee appointed by the farmers mass meeting and the Live Wires will hold an open session next Tuesday at 10 o clock for any person in the county to file complaints against the county court. The panel will then begin the approved investigation work per mass meeting resolutions.
The upcoming May 2 edition of the Courier will spotlight women and their views with at least twelve pages, fronting local news and editorials shaped by women. Advertisers order space for a standout issue seen as influential, with both male and female readers seeking extra copies.
Corvallis plans a three day Spring Openings campaign with two inch double ads from each store. The uniform display avoids rivalry while drawing new customers to the city merchants. Countywide sales publicity could boost McMinnville trade this month.
The Willamette Pulp and Paper Co plans a new Willamette Heights suburb on 67 acres with 200 lots and 16 home designs from cottages to bungalows. Company will sell to employees on easy payments with no taxes or interest to foster home ownership and attract skilled workers as mill shifts expand. The tract lies east of the West Side school house along the Willamette River, planned for a scenic, rapid development.
Mayor Jones announces strict carnival rules banning fake shows and "skin games" and any entertainment not proving full 18 carat worth and decency. He orders a lid on activities deemed indecent to ensure wholesome fun for all.
W A Shewman Jr aged 41 died in Portland after a southern trip for health. Funeral from his home Thursday at 2 pm with burial at Mountain View. He led Portland publishing ventures including the Courier and Albany Herald and served as editor of the Western Stock Journal. Burial will be at Mountain View with Rev Bowen officiating and bearers including Mayor Linn Jones and Judge Grant B Dimick.
In a bold move the sheriff pledges a radical reform of prison policy aiming to clear the jail. Continued on page eight.
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