Taxpayers Demand County Cost Cuts in Clackamas
A Clackamas County farmer voices alarm over rising taxes and expenses citing tax jumps from 35 in 1895 to 112 this year and a county bill near 50 000 for one month. He calls for economical administration, road and project scrutiny, and taxpayer oversight to run county business like private enterprise. He urges a taxpayers delegation to confront the three county court members and expose road roller ownership.
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Courier
Clackamas
Aurora
Rt. 1
Clackamas County
Messrs
Mattoon
Blair
Beatie
Who Owns the Court House and Oregon City Officials
A reader praises Oregon City officials including Mayor Linn Jones, Chief Shaw, and the council while criticizing recall rumors against Beatie and the council. The letter recalls past access disputes over courthouse room use, road rollers, and saloon control, urging fair play and defense of honest governance.
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Courier
Oregon City
Long
Metzner
Linn Jones
O. K
Shaw
Governor West
County court printing costs questioned in local papers
The Oregon City Enterprise criticizes errors in May county court expenditures and warns about inflated printing charges. It cites a Jefferson-like long history of high costs under Beatie administration and questions warrants for Enterprise editions tax relief.
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Enterprise
Oregon City Enterprise
Oregon City Courier
Beatie
Regal Petitions Sufficient for Securing Names
Reg al petitions prove sufficient to secure more than enough names for the plan. Authorities report steady support and ready endorsements from key stakeholders, with organizers noting ample signatories already collected.
Recall petitions move fast in Clackamas County
In under five weeks about 26 percent of Clackamas voters signed petitions to remove County Judge Beatie and Commissioner Blair. Over 3,200 signatures are standalone, with more expected. Signatures will be verified against the registration list to prevent fraud before filing with the county clerk.
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Farmers Society of Equity
Court House
Beatie
Equity Societies
Maple Lane
Henrici
Rey
Harris
Muralt
Hese
Clackamas County
Equity
Blair
Executive Committee
Clackamas
Oregon
Mattoon
Salem
County Expenditures Misclassified Rebate Items Corrected
A county court error misfiled three tax rebate items under Rebat ing their Own Taxes. They should have been listed under road expenses. The correction follows discovery after publication and confirms the misclassification was due to an assembly mistake in the printing process.
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R. B. Beatie
N. Blair
W. T. Mattoon
Mulvey
Ancient anchor may leave river for junkyard debate
Fishermen claim a historic anchor found in the river has not appeared since 1493 and may have come from a mud scow six years ago. Locals fear moving it would be a jolt to legends and press debate on preserving or selling the artifact.
Bidder Ed Olds Denied Elevator Bluff Contention
The Courier claims Ed Olds was the lowest bidder for a public elevator atop the bluffs, while The Enterprise says Olds did not bid. The Enterprise notes Mr Brown bid on the steel tower at the bluff top, and that Olds’ bid included a $1,000 certified check.
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Courier
Brown
Ed. Old
Ennie
Olds
Ed Olds
Enterprise
E D. Olde
Will Mr. Gary Explain The Oregon City Clerk Issue
A reader questions eligibility of E. E. Brodie as school clerk in Oregon City. Cites sections of the Oregon laws on residency voting and district office eligibility and urges Mr. Gary to explain in the Courier.
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Barlow's
E. E. Brodie
Oregon City
Brodie
Portland
Gary
Mr. Gary
The
Courier
What Appears to Have Been An Attempt
A fragmentary note about an attempt to burn mills is described, with a critique of the Enterprise’s cautious wording. The text explains how an incendiary might have operated by applying a torch to wool inside the building, suggesting visible flames.
Shifting and Scrapping Amid Annexation Scramble
West Linn and Willamette engage in an annexation swing as Millsburg relocates and contests property boundaries. A July 30 election looms as Oregon City and local residents watch the territorial moves and power shifts with keen interest.
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Mexico
Millsburg
West Linn
Willamette
Big Mills
Oregon City
City Install Fire Alarm Transmission Box
The city council arranged with the P Ry L P Co to use poles for power transmission to the fire alarm tower. Pacific Telephone Co refused a central box, Home Co offered service, but the city will place the box at the water works plant to ring box numbers for fires and alert department members and citizens by ward and district.
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Pacific Telephone Co
Home Co
One-sided Sunday Schubel Defeats Union Hall 15 to 0
Schubel offense dominates Union Hall as Union Hall fails to score. Battery for Union Hall was Smith and Ginther, while Baker and Hegg carried Schubel to a 15 point shutout.
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Schubel
Union Hall
Union Smith and
College Biddy Sets Egg Record at Oregon Agricultural College
A cross bred hen named College Biddy at Oregon Agricultural College laid 99 eggs in a given period despite missing a day for commencement. The bird has laid steadily all winter, illustrating potential gains from selective breeding and carrying several generations of prized layers in its pedigree. Mr and Mrs W S U Ren Miss Myrtle Buchanan Mrs M E Bunn and M J Brown attended a barbecue in Aurora Saturday and were hosted by Mayor Mrs Sadler at their home.
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Oregon Agricultural College
Biggest World Fair contest opens in Oregon City
The Oregon City Courier launches a six week subscription drive with over $2,000 in prizes including three trips to the 1916 World’s Fair in San Francisco and a Hiler’s Bungalow Player Piano. Contest managers Geo S. Teall and Geo C. Blower promote it statewide.
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Oregon City Courier
Oregon
San Francisco
California
Hiler
Courier
Geo. S. Teall
New York
Geo. C. Blower
Ohio
Teall
The
New York World
Rochester Herald
Cedar Rapids Republican and Times
Denver Republican
Salt Lake Tribune
Los Angeles Times
San Francisco Chronicle
Sacramento Bee
Nevada State Journal
Blower
Ohio University
Clackamas County
Oregon City
Oregon bodies urged to uncover delays in state canal project
A editorial calls Oregon readers to demand answers on why the locks canal project in the Willamette Valley remains stalled for years despite state and national funding. It questions delays by Southern Pacific, red tape, and outside lawyers, urging taxpayers to expose the alleged shady dealings behind the long inaction.
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Northwest
Linn City
Noah
Oregon City
Washington
Oregon
Southern Pacific
Willamette Valley
Mc Loughlin Memorial Association Plans Penial Reunion
The annual meeting discussed a big reunion of pens in the city for a later date. Officers re elected included E G Caufield president Rev A Hillebrand vice president J B Hedfe secretary Geo A Harding O H Rye B E Brodie George H Himes V Holman and Dr Andrew C mith.
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McLoughlin Memorial Association
Penls
E. G. Caufield
Rev. A. Hillebrand
J. B. Hedfe
Geo. A. Harding
O. H. Rye B. E. Brodie
George H. Himes
V. Holman
Andrew Cmith
Fourth of July Celebrations Sprawl Across Clackamas County
Oregon City skips festivities while Gladstone Molalla Clackamas Logan and Canby plan fireworks parades and concerts. Notable speakers include Gilbert J. Hedgs G. B. Dimick and Colonel Robert R. A. Miller. Events feature races tug of war ball games and a grand ball with music by Molalla and Praest orchestras.
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Clackamas County
Oregon City
Gladstone
Molalla
Clarks
Logan
Canby
New Eira
Schnoert’s Park
Hon
G. B. Dimick
Redland Band
C. Schuebel
C. Spence
Star Prenia
John Wallace
Portland
Robert R. A. Miller
George ©. Brownell
Get the Book Chautauqua Draws Record Crowd
The Gladstone Chautauqua opens next week with a record anticipated attendance. Patrons from Portland Oregon City and rural Clackamas join groups buying season tickets at the Bank of Oregon City. The program runs July 8 to 20 with lectures concerts and daily games plus a 100 voice Chana chorus and Portland Ladies Band in a festival atmosphere.
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Chautauqua
Pioneer Assembly
Troutdale
Gresham
Canby
McMinnville
Estacada
Molalla
Portland
Oregon City
Clackamas
Courier
Gladstone Chautauqua
Gladstone Park
Sierrra
Pamuahasika
Mr. Ng. Poon Chew
Frederick Vining Fisher
Frances Carter
Dr. Hinson
Maude Willis
Matt Hughes
Colonel Bain
B. G. Lewis
Grace Lamkin
Walt Holcomb
Prof
Baumhardt
Bain
Baumgardt
James Gilbert
The
State University
Misa Lamkin
Round Table
Hinson
School of Music
Prof. Cowen
Big Chana Chorus
100 Voices
Ladies’ Band of
Canby M. E. Church
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Road Roller
Charles F, Terrill
Schubel Trims Union Hall
Eiler
Pioneer
Howard M. James
Jame
D. W. James
D. A. James
Chautauua
James
Gladne
Oregon City Woolen Mills
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