Tax axe on laws not county spending, says Smith
A Roseburg man named Robert E Smith argued taxes are high due to state laws and budgets. He urged a budget trim by cutting legal requirements and commissions, while noting most county expenses are fixed by law and only road funds and a few small items could be trimmed. Local critic R B Beatie led a budget committee, exposing past county decisions and urging targeted cuts at Salem rather than kerfuffle at home.
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Robert E
Roseburg
Oregon
Union
Hawley
R. B. Beatie
Beaver Creek
Portland Timber Cruising
Mr. Smith
Owill
Efter
Clackamas County
Stith
Salem
Court rejects Levings bill for Hill murder investigation
The county court on Friday refused to approve a $2000 claim by Portland detective L. L. Levings for services in the Hill murder investigation. Officials said the inquiry has not yielded evidence warranting further investigation or indictment.
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L. L. Levings
Portland
Hill
Washington report on Oregon City locks deed prompts action
The Department of Justice has received the deed to the Oregon City locks and promises prompt action. Past actions in this government locks deal suggest the papers may move to another department within a year while the farmer continues to pay the free hit.
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Washington
Department of Justice
Oregon City
Newberg Graphic
Oregon City Nursery promotes apple trees and plants
Oregon City Nursery and Greenhouses offers Choice apple trees at sixpence each, potted plants and shrubs, and funeral designs at low prices. Located at 3rd and Center Street with Pacific Phone 2511.
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Oregon City
3Rd and
Center St
Pacific
Water danger in Oregon City drinking supplies
A letter urges residents to reject continued use of alum and chloride of lime treated water. It warns of health risks, cites typhoid fears, and contrasts city water with pure mountain supply, arguing pure water benefits outweigh costs and that the issue frames local civic future.
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State
State Board of Health
Noble Wiley Jones
Portland
Oregon
Council
Water Commission
Chlordie of
Alum
Sion
Note
Bull Run
Chambers of Commerce
Courier
County Union meeting in Oregon City on January 9
The County Union schedules a meeting in Oregon City on January 9 to elect delegates at the next gathering. Local members are urged to attend and participate in the selection process for upcoming activities and leadership roles.
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County Union
Oregon City
Fountain Hose Co. Elects New Officers Last Week
Fountain Hose Company announced its officer slate from last week with Al Cannon as president W Reed as vice president Al C Cox secretary Chris Hartman treasurer Harry Seiler foreman Frank Schoenborn assistant foreman Frank Woodward second assistant foreman The lineup highlights leadership changes for the local fire brigade.
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Fountain Hose Co
al Cannon
W. Reed
al. C. Cox
Chris Hartman
Harry Seiler
Frank Schoenborn
Frank Woodward
Odd Fellows Elect Officers for Six Months
The Independent Order of Odd Fellows members elect F. P. Fuge as noble grand Lewis Conklin as vice grand L. H. Peaster as recording secretary H. W. Trembath as financial secretary and 8. 8. Walker as treasurer The first January meeting will be installation night.
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Independent Order of Odd Fellows
F. P. Fuge
Noble
Lewis Conklin
L. H. Peaster
H. W. Trembath
Too Much Charity in Clackamas County
In 1915 Clackamas County budgeted 10000 for the poor and 11000 for widows pensions. Eastern widows are largely self supporting, and excess charity is criticized as funds grow beyond needs. A paper suggests investing the fund in a productive farm to make charity self supporting.
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Clackamas
Hstacada Progress
Estacada Voters Face Oregon City Water Project
Estacada and nearby communities weigh a proposed Oregon City water project as bids come in within reason. The Estacada Progress urges residents to approve funding to avoid impure water risks and rising medical costs. Judge Thomas Ryan of Salem visited Estacada Monday.
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Oregon City
West Linn
Estacada Progress
Thomas Ryan
Salem
City
City Manager Plans Put to Taxpayers for Input
Three methods for selecting a city manager are outlined and debated. One where voters choose a council. one with mayor and council. and a system with a council plus a full time mayor as manager. The piece calls for public opinion to shape a new Oregon City charter and recalls an editorial from December 5 1914.
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Oregon City
The
Oregon Journal
J. O. Stanta
Daylight government urged to replace Portland commission model
The piece argues that abandoning commission government in Portland is unlikely and would fail. It contrasts daylight government with the old invisible councilmanic system, insisting officials be accountable and openly accountable. It predicts a new, wholesome atmosphere at city hall under transparency.
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Commission
Portland
Municipal governance gains trust and transparency
The Oregon Journal notes an atmosphere free of old distrust and suspicion around city hall. It praises the current administration as a more satisfactory status than prior governance and warns against returning to the prior mysterious, silent system.
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Oregon Journal
No Peace Prize Session Hinted by London Telegraph Dispatch
London telegraphic dispatches report the Noble Peace Commission will not hold a session this year and no peace prizes will be awarded.
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London
Noble Peace Commission
City hunters bag 65 geese in week near Arlington
George Ott and John Kimzmann of this city and Earl Berlin of Douglass traveled to Arlington to hunt wild geese. In one week they bagged 65 geese with 84 shot in three hours in the wheat fields.
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George Ott
John Kimzmann
Earl Berlin
Douglass
Arlington
Roads to Resist Rain In Washington County Portland Journal Notes
Washington county court orders chain repairs on improved roads for the rainy season. Clackamas Columbia and Yamhill counties consider same to protect costly roads. Willamette Valley Southern railroad from Molalla to Mt Angel aims for four week timetable to Portland as sections and power substations near Beaver Creek and Marquam advance.
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Clackamas
Columbia
Yamhill
Erut
Ctia
Portland Journal
Willamette Valley
Mt. Angel
Portland
Molalla
Beaver Creek
Marquam
What Is Your Idea of City Management
The Courier urges voter input on a city manager plan with direct election recall and accountability. It notes strong sentiment for change, seeks opinions from taxpayers, men and women, and promises to publish reader views in support of business management for the city.
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J. O. Staats
the Courier
Jones
Jones Re-elected Mayor in Oregon City by Narrow Margin
In Oregon City the mayoral race produced a tight result with Linn E. Jones defeating G. B. Dimick by 88 votes to secure a third term. M. Phillips won city treasurer over M. Latourette by 8d votes, while ward results showed Albright, Van Auken, and Cox re-elected to council seats amid a heated public backlash over a foreclosure measure.
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Linn E. Jones
G. B. Dimick
M. D. Latourette
J. F. Albright
John Bittner
E. D. van Auken
George Roberts
Roy B. Cox
Charles W. Kelley
Tonok
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Oregon City
M. D. Phillips
M. D. Latourettte
Latourette
Phillips
Phillip
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