Debate over aid to Belgium vs local hunger in Oregon City
A Portland letter argues American and local need must take precedence over sending relief to Europe. It cites families boiling salmon heads for food, asks Hawley Paper Co. to match local aid to Belgium, and urges citizens to fund Oregon City’s relief first before any international shipment.
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Europe
W. P. Haley Prsident
Hawley Paper Co
Belgium
Portland
United States
China
Ohio
Colorado
United
Oregon City
Commercial Club Committee
Norris
Green
Macdonald
Relief Committee
Hawley
Big Paper Company
Oregon
Belgelgium
City Budget Plans Higher Police Pay and Indebtedness
The city budget eliminates several services while increasing chief of police and street commissioner salaries from 70 to 90 dollars per month. Income is projected at 45,000 with 19,600 to cover interest on past debt. An amendment to keep 100 percent of road money within city limits was proposed and approved for voter consideration alongside a water amendment. Lost cow described as yellowish with a missing horn, owner J Holboke from Clackamas Ore Rt. 1.
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Hacket
Schuebel
Council
Oregon Ciy
Fifth Street
Old City
Boy Scouts
Campfire Girls
City Recorder
Recorder’s Office
Recorder
Good Old City
Chartre
Local business leaders oppose foreign aid plan
A Courier note reports an En terprise list of about 25 business men and preachers formed to aid foreigners. Some signers deny they approved the effort, saying their names were printed without their knowledge, and they agree that charity should begin at home.
Farmers Organize Daily Auto Trucks to Portland
Farmers should form a spring plan to run an auto truck service to Portland each day. A simple organizing structure at both ends with a truck and a coordinating group will move farm and garden products efficiently.
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Portland
Oregon City Reproves Pacific Telephone Rates
About three years ago Oregon City found discriminating rates by Pacific Telephone in the city. After gathering evidence of discrimination against renters and newcomers, the matter was referred to the state commission. No decision yet. The commission is a political institution. Nuf said.
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Oregon City
Pacific Telephone
State Commission
The
Pacific Telephon Co
Nuf
Farmers Answer City Relief Drive Through Courier
The Courier reports many farmers respond to a city relief appeal with potatoes produce cash wood and baskets of food. The relief ladies thank the contributors and note the help will bless many in need.
Oregon county judges protest expert auditing charges
Judge Carter of Baker county joins other county judges in protesting the fees for auditing the county books. He questions hotel, railroad, and commission salaries paid to outsiders and urges using licensed local experts. The Clackamas delegation is urged to oppose the new law in Salem.
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Oregon
Carter
Baker County
Commission
Clackamas
Salem
Merchants Oppose City Road Money Runaround
A local editorial condemns Oregon City for seeking 100 percent of city road taxes andBlocking system-wide county road funding. It warns taxpayers that a West Linn bridge and county-wide changes may force farmers to bear costs while city officials push a self serving plan. It urges voters to reject the proposed charter amendment and calls for delaying until court rulings clarify legality.
City Voters Reject Gelfish Plunder Plan
The letter laments the city council as voters turn down the gelfish deal, warning of costly consequences. It decries what it calls a foolish majority seeking to fence the city, with gates open outward but closed to newcomers.
Wood relief offers in Oregon City area
S D Barney of Maple Lane offers free hauling and wood to any needy person in Oregon City unable to buy lumber. John Anderson near the west river bank has 500 cords of timber for cutting, with work available for groups. R Dundas near Central Point road also offers wood with free hauling for the destitute. Arthur Cliff on Route 2 near Clackamas river has wood if it is sawed.
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S. D. Barney
Maple Lane
Oregon City
John Anderson
R. Dundas
Central Point Road
Brown
Arthur Cliff
Clackamas River
Gas Franchise Rush in Oregon City as Fracking Deadline Looms
Oregon City races to have gas service ready by next Friday Milwaukie prep work speeds four foot per minute digging to connect lines The city pays 1.50 per thousand feet for gas a higher rate than Gladstone and Portland The council may extend the franchise again but public opinion opposes favors without benefit to residents
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Portland Gas & Coke Co
Milwaukie
Oregon City
Gladstone
Portland
Little Gladstone
Paper mills shut down for ten days amid market slump
Eight large paper machines at Willamette and Crown mills halt operations until January 4 as the new owners assess future plans. Officials cite a weak market and stocked San Francisco warehouses. rumors persist of longer shutdowns and possible rebuilds. Workers await official word on next steps and plant strategy.
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Willamette and
Crown Mills
Eastern Corporation
Crown
San Francisco
Relief committee of the women's club aids 50 families
The relief committee of the woman's club has performed steady work in aiding the needy. They have found many cases of poverty and provided fuel or food to over 50 families, earning praise for daily effort and cooperation from the community.
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Woman's Club
City charter abuse sparks budget debate over salaries
The piece argues the city council ignores the people’s charter salary vote for the police chief and recorder. It alleges hidden budget changes, improper street repairs funded by taxpayers, and calls for a new charter amendment to curb backroom pay increases and waste.
City to be run as business under plain charter
A speaker urges voters to dump the current showy system and adopt a simple charter. He calls for a businesslike city government and endorses appointing a manager to run affairs efficiently, criticizing the present bungling and laxity.
Judge Anderson Reviews Oregon City Road Tax Stance
County Judge Anderson criticizes Oregon City Council for seeking to capture the entire road levy. He argues real road building requires county and city residents to share costs and collaborate, noting only concerted effort by both sides will yield durable improvements. He urges mutual benefit from country roads for towns and city streets for rural residents.
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Clacknamas
Oregon City
Anderson
the Courier
Dragon City Council
Clackamas
John
A Practical Remembrance From Woolen Mills Managers
Woolen mills managers sent their annual Christmas greeting cards with a cash gift to employees this year, continuing a long standing custom observed by the mills.
Economic Aid Ratios Misstated in Domestic Budget
A fragment notes a reversed proportion comparing foreign aid to home relief, suggesting four dollars for home relief to one dollar abroad versus the stated one to two ratio. The text critiques the allocation as illogical and skewed against domestic needs.
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Mra
Fred Warner Critical Illness Report
Physicians say Fred Warner of Third and Seventh streets cannot live but a few hours as pneumonia deteriorates his condition with three doctors and two nurses in attendance.
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Fred Warner
Third and Seventh Street
Four Men Indicted for Liquor Violations at Friar's ClubMilwaukee
Four men Julius Wilbur William Wilbur Joe Harris and Frank Moore were indicted for liquor law violations at the Friar's Club in Milwaukee and will be tried starting January 4th. Trials are expected to last four days.
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Friar's Club
Milwaukie
Juliae
William Wilbur
Joe Harris
Frank Moore
Tax Levy Next Year Will Be 18.5 Mills
The 18.5 mill levy for state, county, school and road taxes will raise about $860,000, $43,000 less than this year, due to a $1,000,000 drop in county property valuation from railroad grants pending Supreme Court action. Oregon City's total levy falls to 36.2 mills. Retail promos from S. & H. Green Trading stamps accompany a local sale notice from Bannon & Co.
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Oregon & California Railroad
U. S. Supreme Court
Oregon City
Charter overhaul urged to curb city debt and waste
A call for a new business oriented city charter argues for seven council members elected city wide, an advisory committee, and a strong city manager with an annual overhead cap of 25 000. It promotes daylight government, monthly financial reports, and stricter controls on spending to eliminate a growing deficit. It also suggests leasing or privatizing the public elevator to recover costs.
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Water Department
J. O. Stants
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