What Did They Cost The Four Bridges Mr Taxpayer
A reader pressures Bob Beatie to publish exact construction costs for four bridges. The letter argues public records should reveal the erection price, cites statutes and past officials, questions payments and warrants, and urges taxpayers to demand the figures. It laments lack of transparency and hints at alleged overcharges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olds
Mr.Taxpayer
Bob Beatie
Catie
MD Olds
Jachomas Coury
Ed Olds
Axpayer
Howe
Karrel
Bop Kealie
Beatie al Lumpis
Marion
Lin and Benton Goulties
Coast Bridge
Marion, Linn
Benton Counties
Uiackanas Gountty
Vaxpayer
We County
Gilackamas Tounty
Whiskey Greek Bridge
Mt. Hood Road
Automobile Club of Portland
Juan Lewelley
Lind Bihis
Beatie
Halderman
Myr. Olds
Meatie
Fecold
Severance
George Hoggins
Laxpayer
Editor Courier Explains Hunters Privilege Bill And Bills
The editor argues for a law requiring hunter permission from landowners before hunting on fenced premises. He notes city hunters damage crops and stock and says owners could deny access if trust is broken. He mentions Schuebel anti profanity bill and notes passage of Mothers Pension bill in the House. Senator Hawhey’s veto is reported.
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Schuebel
House
Hawhey
Velin
bill sustains veto on fifty thousand dollar appropriation
The bill authorizing a fifty thousand dollar appropriation and commission of seven men was passed over the governor's veto despite fourteen negative votes. Schuebel and I voted to sustain the Governor's veto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schuebel
F, M, Gill
Let the Old Statute Stand
Justice Ramson remitted an 840 fine for J. G. Balisbury of Willamette who struck his wife on the condition he would refrain. The writer disputes mercy over domestic violence and urges keeping the old Oregon law allowing public whipping of a wife beater.
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Ramson
J. G. Balisbury
Willamette
Hell
Oregon
Protests at Stafford meeting denounce school supervisor law
At a mass meeting in Stafford school house on Saturday evening the gathered crowd passed resolutions denouncing the school supervisor law as increasing taxation and an unnecessary county office. They also urged legislators to repeal the law. A second resolution objected to House bill 3 by Representative Schnoert, seeking to raise the county school superintendent salary and asked lawmakers to defeat it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stafford
Courier
Schnoert
Oregon City Elks Lodge Noted For Community Work
From Inter-State Elk in Kansas City comes a note on Oregon City Elks Lodge a nearly three year old group that recently dedicated a $25 000 home praised as one of the nation s best arranged. The piece says the lodge backs community improvement and counts the town s best people among its supporters. It describes the lodge as a classy social club and the town s most progressive organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elk
Kansas City
Elks Order
Baker
Oregon City
First Second and Third Choice Ballot Bill Introduced
W U Ren of this city and A W Lawrence of Multnomah introduce a bill for elective governor US senators and congressmen by preferential ballot. Voter ranks first second and third choices with winner by majority. if no majority, second and third votes count toward the first choice to declare the winner by plurality. Similar measure previously vetoed by Governor West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
State Senate Blocks Abolition of School Supervisor Law
The state senate again rejected efforts to repeal the school supervisor law and blocked a county vote on the issue. Clackamas County opposes the law while Senator Dimick pushed repeal, forcing continued enforcement for two more years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Senate
Clackamas County
Dimick
Motion to abolish state railroad commission debated
At Albany last week the Merchants' Retail Association discussed recommending abolition of the state railroad commission. Members argued over whether the body serves the people or politicians, noting it currently lacks voter confidence and is seen as a politician's home rather than a regulator for the public.
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State Association of the Merchants’ Retail Association
Albany
State Railroad Commission
Bureau of Regulation
Opposition to School Supervisor Law Faces Repeal
The Aurord Observer notes strong sentiment against the current supervisory system and in favor of repeal. Citizens in the region, known for prioritizing teacher pay over supervision, appear ready for change.
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Aurord
Unnecessary Expense Questioned by District 122 Board
The District 122 Board questions the County Supervisor as an unnecessary expense and notes remarks from the Clerk of District 122, Mrs. M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dist
Hodes Found Dead in Local Woods After Suicide Attempt
O G Hodes disappeared from his home on January 19. His body was found the next day in bushes near the river, with a throat wound and blood on clothing. A post mortem cited blood strangulation as cause, coroner’s jury concluded death by a sharp instrument, likely self-inflicted. Survived by widow and five children. He formerly ran a liquor business in Corvallis, Oregon.
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O. G. Hodes
Hodes
Strickland
Corvallis
Great Interest in Dr. Ford Sermons at Local Church
Large crowds attend Dr. T. B. Ford's Sunday talks on Fundamental Feats in Christianity and If I had my life to live over again. Next Sunday, morning topic Man's Nature Requires a Perfect Rule, evening A Young Man Leaving Home on a Great Mission. Music by choir, men's chorus and male quartet directed by Mr Will Aldredge. Dr. Ford to speak at Mountainview church in Ealyville.
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T. B. Ford
Grea
Will Aldredge
Ford
Mountainview Church
Ealyville
Beating Back a Beef Market Inspection Bill
A bill before the house at Salem would require state official inspection before slaughter and levy a mileage charge on inspection. The measure would raise butcher costs for farmers and is denounced as a beef trust bill aimed at driving producers out of business.
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Alt Salem
Beef Trust
Legislative roll call tallies 46 to 10 on amendmentless vote
A roll call shows 46 members voting aye and 10 no, with names listed for both sides. Voters in favor include Anderson of Clatsop and Wasco, Aplegreen, Belland, Blanchard, Bonebrake, Reonk, Corkin, Carpenter, Chap man, Childs, Heaton, Forsstrom, Gill, Hagood, Hall, Handley, Hin kle, Homan, Howard, Hughes, Hurd, Johnson, Latourette, Lawrence, Lewelling, Mann, Massey, McDonald, Meek, Mitchell, Murnane, Nichola, Olson, Parsons, Piercd, Porter, Reams, Schuebel, Stanfield, Thomas, Upton, Weeks, Westerlund, McArthur. Voting no were Abbot, Barton, Forbes, Graves, Helbell, Hill, Potter, Lehnoarr, Smith, Stranahan. Absent: Campbell, Lavehtin Lofgren, Nolla, Spencer.
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Anderson
Clatsop
Wasco
Aplegreen
Belland
Blanchard
Bonebrake
Reonk
Corkin
Carpenter
Chapman
Childs
Heaton
Forsstrom
Gill
Hagood
Hall
Handley
Hinkle
Homan
Howard
Hughes
Hurd
Johnson
Latourette
Lawrence
Lewelling
Mann
Massey
McDonald
Meek
Mitchell
Murnane
Nichola
Olson
Parsons
Piercd
Porter
Reams
Schuebel
Stanfield
Thomas
Upton
Weeks
Westerlund
McArthur
Abbot
Barton
Forbes
Graves
Helbell
Hill
Potter
Lehnoarr
Smith
Stranahan
Campbell
Lavehtin Lofgren
Nolla
Spencer
Salem
Schnebel
Lofgren
Heuvel
Enn Yoles
Anderson Pate Anderson
Wassco
Lanchard
Brunk
Garkin
Heltzel
Nichols
Pierce
Orter
Schnoert
Speaker
Nolta
Poller
Schuebelerg
Humane Society urged to aid abused fox on Madison Street
A black and white fox lerrier with dog license 121 died on Seventh and Madison from strychnine poisoning. The Humane Society was not alerted in time to help the owner or ease the animal’s agony. The body lay on the street until the next day, with no clue to the culprit. The society plans to expand efforts and public notices urge residents to notify them of cruelty. They also plan a drinking fountain near Twelfth and Main to aid traveling teams and summer traffic.
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Madison St
Humane Society
Alackamas County Humane Society
Oregon City
Clackamas County
Washington Street
Ninth Down
Twelfth Street
Twelfth
Court House Girls Banquet Spread at Noon
Court House workers held a noon hour spread described as the best banquet yet at the courthouse. A long table with snowy cloth and carnat ions centerpiece fed those present including Miss Iva Harrington Miss Helen Caulton Miss Rose Justin Miss Emma Quinn Miss Kathryn Sinnot Miss Cis Pratt Miss Ona Renner Miss Mina Kelly Miss Anna Iwan of Portland and Miss Georgia Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Iva Harrington
Helen Caulton
Rose Justin
Emma Quinn
Kathryn Sinnot
Cis Pratt
Ona Renner
Mina Kelly
Anna Iwan
Portland
Georgia Cross
Salem Fire Wardens Bill Fails in House Vote
Schnebel’s forest fire wardens bill lost in the house by 30 to 27 after a bitter contest. The minority report substitution sparked debate led by Schnebel with support from Lofgren Blanchard Gill Heuvel and Hughes as timber interests fought farmers.
Poultry Champion Christenson Wins Big at Oregon City Show
Oregon City breeder M. G. Christenson won top prizes in Bull Laced Polish division at the Clackamas County Poultry Association show. An out of state buyer from San Louis Obispo California ordered a cock for shipment soon. Mrs J B Fisher plans to expand her Black Minorcas and White Orpington stock and has several choice birds at Christenson home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. G. Christenson
Oregon City
Clackamas Corn Poultry Association
San Louis Bison
California
J. BM. Fisher
Panther Splaw
Christenson
Extra Carrier Coming to Re district City Post Office
Postmaster Handall received word from the post office department that an official would be sent here this week to re district the city and another carrier would be added to the force. He is certainly needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handall
Post Office Department
Crowded Page Forces Ad Changes This Week
This week sees space squeezed by numerous large advertisements pushing other content aside. Multiple articles will be printed next week to fill the gaps and compensate for the crowded layout.
Looks Like Boy Bandits on S F Express Near City
A San Francisco Express train slowed to a stop in the city approach after striking a pile of ties on the track near a trestle. Newspapers call it bandit work, but witnesses doubt it and suspect unruly youths seeking notoriety rather than professional criminals.
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San Franccisco
Clackamas County Fair to Elect Directors in Oregon City
Notice states annual meeting of Clackamas County Fair Association stockholders at the Commercial Club parlors in Oregon City on Saturday February 1 1913 at 4 00 PM for electing six directors and for other business as may legally come before the meeting D Eby Secretary
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clackamas County Fair Association
Commercial Club
Oregon City
D. Eby
Onion Sets Carload Reported by Hubbard Herald
The Hubbard Herald notes a carload of onion sets was shipped here from that place last week, a local mention that reads like a simple onion growing update for readers back east.
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Hubbard Herald
Court salaries hike passes with 39 to 8 vote in house
The house approved a bill to raise circuit court salaries from 3000 to 4000 dollars by a 39 to 8 vote on Monday. The courier searches unsuccessfully for any mention of Clackamas County.
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House
Courier
Clackamas County
Schuebel's 10 Hour Bill Passes
Representative Schuebel's bill for a 60 hour week passes the house on Wednesday. The measure aims to set a 10 hour daily limit and drew support from labor groups while facing opposition from business lobbyists.
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Schuebel
Clean Up or be Cleaned Up in Town
A call for a thorough investigation of corners and alleys to ensure all areas are clean and healthy. Officials warn of a required cleanup, urging preemptive action before committees compel more stringent measures.
Senate approves library funding increase
Wednesday the senate passed a bill adding 7600 dollars annually to the library commission appropriation. Only Senator Dimick of this city voted feekie against the measure.
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Senate
Library Commission
Feekie
Senator Dimick
Gardell Held on Forgery Charge in Main Street Case
Gus Gardell a seldowman on upper Main was arrested for forging Herman Scherzinger's name on a $100 note. Justice Ramson set bail at 8500. Gardell was previously held for the grand jury on a liquor to minors charge but was not indicted.
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Gus Gardell
Upper Main
Herman Scherzinger
Justice Ramson
Gardell
Ground Hog Day Weather Folklore Update
Sunday Ground Hog Day notes how farmers judge winter's end by February 2. If the sun shows a shadow six weeks more winter. if cloudy all day winter ends. The piece mentions Oregon is exempt as spring has come.
Latourette proposes asphalt over Main Street brick paving
Latourette urged extending hard surface from lower Main Street and covering the existing brick paving with asphalt at a cost of $1.15 per square yard. The plan aims to improve traffic and curb noise and wear on Main Street.
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M. PD
Family Returns to Grass Valley After Visit
Mr. Frank Olds returns to Grass Valley Oregon with Irene Shannon after visiting her father James Shannon and siblings. Irene is the daughter of the late Mrs. James Shannon and is being raised by her aunt Mrs. Olds.
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Frank Olds
Grass Valley
Oregon
Irene Shannon
James Shannon
Littl
Little Irene Shannon
Olds
Typhoid Fight Urges Action for Pure Water in Oregon City
A letter to the editor urges residents to push for clean water to end typhoid outbreaks. It praises local papers and doctors, calls for boiling all domestic water, and argues citizen pressure can curb the epidemic and prevent future cases.
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Oregon City
Oregon
Water Board
Questioning City Water Official in Oregon City Note
A high school student questions a water official about Walter and river water quality. The excerpt critiques impurity concerns and calls for a new supply and an honest worker to ensure safe Willamette River water for Oregon City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter
Elks Club
Willamette River
Oregon City
De Rol Hop Invites 360 Guests at Busch Hall
Invitations issued by Fol de Rols for a hop at Busch's hall Friday evening in January with Olsen's Portland orchestra providing music for dancing. Decorations promised to be unique and attractive and guests expected to have a most enjoyable time. Patronesses include Mrs J W Gale Mrs L L Pickens and Mrs M Latour ette.
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Alt Busch
Olsen
Orchestra
Portland
J. W. Gale
L. L. Pickens
M. ©. Latourette
Irene Hanny
Adah Mass
Lillian ‘’'Sehirgi
Rose Justin
Marion Pickens
LaVerne Wraker
Messrs
Josep Hedges
Kent Wilson
Fredric Legler
Lorraine Ostrom
Thomas J. Sinnott
Arthur Farr
Gilbert Morris
Charles Holmes
Allie E. Lewith
City notes show residents and visitors in Oregon City
W H Kellogg of this city went to Molalla on business. Many locals and visitors from Carus and Molalla were seen in Oregon City Wednesday. Georgia Gross plans to attend the University of Oregon in Eugene next week. Several residents move between cities for health and hospital care. A. S. Dresser visits with Oregon senators. no political ties noted. Thoroughbred roosters advertised by Brown Leghorn farm of Oregon City.
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W.H. Kellogg
Molalla
George Holman
Beaver Creek
Vina Duncan
Oregon City
W.A. Beck
Eli Stark
Clarks
Frank Hubert
Portland
Mr. Schmidt
Shubel
Orgon City
Georgia Gross
Eugene
University of Oraggon
Gussie Johnson
Ley Robbing
Regan City
Ern Bros
Palknore BR. A
Old deals recalled at Gourier convention tale
A reader recounts a chaotic Directors convention where a salary raise for Mr Gary was rushed through by Mr McLaughlin. The letter recalls old conventions, alleges pre arranged motions, and condemns the speed of the vote while urging vigilance against such practices. It cites other political manipulations and laments the ongoing Supervisor School Law debate. The writer compares costs and questions arithmetic behind salary changes.
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McLaughlin
Directors Conventon
Gary
Mr. Norton
Prank Jaggar
David Kinnard
G. T. Howard
Howard
Lexether
Mr. Kinnard
Altho
Cheney
The
Gourier
Senate
Salem
Mr. McLanightin
Jonny
Eldorado
Sohurbel
Portland Telegram i Ainly
Baptist Church of
Yenes City
Shestear Company
Greenwood Social Gathering at the Allen Home
A Greenwood group met Saturday night at Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Allen’s home for refreshments and fellowship. Attendees included Mrs. Allen, Mrs. Knowles, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Braker, Miss Nellie Knowles, Mr. Allen, Mr. Knowles, Mr. Braker, Mr. Smith, Richard Braker, Allen, Wesley Knowles, and Hobart Eastman who is recovering from pneumonia and plans to return to work. Walter Meade and family moved to their father’s place to establish a temporary home. John Braker was ill but is improving.
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Greenwood
B. J. Allen
Allen
Knowles
Smith
Braker
Nellie Knowles
Richard ‘Braker
Wesley Knowles
Hobart Eastman
Boo
Walter Meade
John Braker
Dover Notes of Visits and Local Events
Miss Leah Morrison returned to Portland after a visit with her father A. J. Morrison. George Roberts returned to Jarls Bros. mill following a week with his parents Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Roberts. Donald Hedley called on Birch Roberts. Mr. and Mrs. John VanNatta hosted a party for their son turning 21 on January 25 with a dainty supper. Eags Creek mail carrier broke down but carried mail the rest of the way on horseback through Firwood.
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George Morris
Hatacada
George Qaff
Orderon Gily
Edward Blewart
Portland
Oregon
Thomas Warner
Clara Wieversick
Oladlamas County
Rey
Wieversick
Hicks
Adams
Miles Queenie
Farr Brothers
Eleanor Beatty
Ebon Moon
Cleveland
Ohio
Henry Smith
New York
Leah Morrison
A. J. Morrison
George Roberts
Jarls Bros. Mill
W. P. Roberts
Donald Hedley
Birch Roberts
John VanNatta
Firwood
Eags Creek
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W .S. U'Ren
Humane Society Would
de Rol
Hop
News OF the City
Frank Jagegar
Caras
Herman Smith
Jack Irish
Mrr
Schuebei
Dover
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