21 Mar 1913
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Newspaper
Oregon City Courier
Location
Oregon City, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1913
Page
1
A fragment questions whether a neglectful act caused harm to a life. The readable text implies concern over accountability and the seriousness of the alleged negligence. Further details are unavailable in the surviving lines.
The Courier reports alleged state law violations during a typhoid outbreak in Oregon City. It cites delayed reporting of marriages births and deaths and asks why the State Board of Health relied on newspaper reports for outbreak details.
Reader notice clarifies legal fishing closure on the Willamette River below Oregon City from noon March 15 to noon April 15 and an additional closed period from April 15 to May 1, as stated in Lord's Oregon Laws section 6299 and the board notice.
The Courier condemns that Oregon voters gave the railroad commission power over telephone rates tying them to 1911 levels yet many utilities ignore the rule. Examples include a $1.50 four party line versus $1.25 nearby, and pressure on renters to pay extra. The piece argues law and city authority are ineffective without enforcement.
The Mt Pleasant Equity Local declares a Friday meeting with urgent business on the agenda. The critique questions why state bodies and officials fail to stop abuses and enforce the law against Pacific Co. and service cuts, urging action by voters and authorities.
The trout fishing period runs April 1 to October 31 with a daily limit of 75 fish or 60 pounds. It is illegal to catch trout under six inches in length.
The county court forbids road supervisors to draw special road tax money until courts rule on a law passed by the recent legislature.
Mrs Mary Rickmarry a former county resident died in Eugene last week. Her remains were brought to Blackamas Monday for burial. Mr McBaine reported that a letter from Congressman Hawley said hoped for national aid was lost. Hope springs eternal with effort to secure a post office building.
Monday night members elected officers for the Rod and Gun Club with Tom Myers as president Ed Schwab as vice president F Bollinger as secretary and treasurer An executive committee includes Theodore Osmund Charles Wright Dr Ice J C Pollenz John Clark and George Pusey The club has over 100 members.
A clipped and re set article from the Christian Science Monitor highlights Oregon Citys beauty industry progress and local progress themes, noting the editorials clean editing and high journalistic quality as part of a wider weekly layover.
On Tuesday in Live Wires Record er Stipp presented a long petition of names asking the city provide hitching posts for horses. The group groaned at the delay and the matter was referred to L Adams, Frank Busch and Clyde Huntley for action.
The Commercial Club of Oregon City hosts its 5th annual ball on Tuesday March 25 with prizes for best original character team or couple 10 dollars best original character woman 5 dollars and best original character man 5 dollars. Music will be plentiful and refreshments served maskers allowed until the grand march at 10 PM. Committee in charge includes M. D. Latourette Dr Clyde Mount W Evans and S T McBain.
Live Wires report on the Clackamas Southern railroad project led by McBain Cross and Dimick. They claim the four mile road from Oregon City toward Molalla area will cost under ten thousand dollars per mile and will be self funded by investors. Directors aim for local ownership and an advisory committee to review finances while promising rapid progress to Maple Lane.
A petition signed largely by county farmers requests a mass meeting in Oregon City to investigate the county court and public funds including a timber cruising contract with Nease of Portland. The meeting at Woodman Hall on Saturday April 5 aims to discuss mismanagement, courthouse use for farmers meetings, and a public inquiry into the issues raised.
The text touts a forthcoming road that will start operations and generate income. It claims to be the cheapest standard road in Oregon, with no water on the route, opening up the state’s richest section and ensuring profitability due to expected business.
A three hour council discussion led to a $1,000 appropriation to drill a test deep water well at Mt. Pleasant. Engineer Robert Dieck presented Mt. Pleasant as the strongest source, with Canby a close second, proposing 250 feet as the test depth to reduce pumping.
Columns urge county to accept a $60 000 Mount Hood auto road gift from Henry Wemme with no charge but a five year 12 000 annual maintenance obligation. The piece warns against missing the chance before state or forest officials seize it and promotes immediate acceptance.
A reader verdict is sought on whether evidence shows neglect or carelessness by Dr. Norris in the scarlet fever case. The article reproduces state and county health laws, quarantine rules, and witness testimony excerpts from KE H. Sarchet, including questions about quarantine and health officer duties.
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