Cornerstone for Oregon City's Founding Hero Dr John McLoughlin
An article recalls Dr John McLoughlin as the pivotal founder of Oregon City and a key Northwest figure. It notes his care for settlers, clashes with the Hudson's Bay Company, and the long effort to honor him with a memorial and future school. The forthcoming cornerstone ceremony will feature Archbishop Christie and speakers including Senator John M Genrin.
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Spaulding
John McLoughlin
Hudson's Tay Company
A. Hillebeand
St. Tom’s Church
Pr. Dotin Ae Loughlin
Father Hillebeand
Christie
Helgith
Snday
John M. Genrin
Sherman
William T. Sherman
Cie
Oregon City
St. Dole
Oregon
Testate House
Salem
St. John’s
John McCowshtin
Riviere du Loup
Canada
Old Northwest Pur Company
Hudson’s Day Company
Astoria
Colimina Valley
McLoughin
Archangel
Alaska
Sandwich Islands
Wisen Lee
Whitman
Fatal Case of Meningitis Claims Beatrice Mason
Spinal meningitis is reported as the cause of death for Beatrice Mason, the -year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Mason, who died at around o'clock Tuesday morning. The illness lasted only a few days and prognosis was poor from the start. This marks the first cerebrospinal meningitis case recorded in the city.
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Beatrice Mason
C. M. Mason
Fourth of July plans loom in Oregon City business parade
Citizens consider a large Fourth of July celebration with a grand parade and fireworks. Merchants anticipate substantial local spending as subscriptions rise and a National Guard company and a band form to support the event. The plan aims to outdo past city celebrations and leave a lasting impression.
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Oregon National Guard
Oregon City
Loomis Elected Captain of Separate Company G
Pronklin AL Ljomia was Monday night elected Captain of Separate Company G mustered into the Oregon National Guard by Captain L A Knapp of the Third Regiment from Portland. The choice was unanimous and Captain Loomis praised the members for their interest. The commanding officer of Oregon City s new militia company had considerable experience and was a Major in the volunteers during the Spanish American war. The meeting and kill nights of the
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Pronklin AL Ljomia
Capain
Oregon National Ward
L. A. Knapp
Portland
Loomis
Oregon City
Volunteera
Union High School Proposed In Barclay Building
City school board offers two Barclay rooms for a union high school as Gertrude Nofeger and local educators back the plan. Details outline board structures for different district unions and tax funding through apportioned high school costs. A memorial idea for Dr McLoughlin is also noted by Pastor St John’s Church.
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Barclay
Barclay High
Union High
Gertrude Nofeger
Barclay High School Alumni Association
St. John’s Catholic Church
Dr. McLoughilin
City Schools
Uggei
County towns plan celebration with Oregon City parade
County towns announce a celebration expected to draw large attendance in Oregon City. A committee may be formed this week to interview business men about weekly company meetings. New uniforms and full equipment will be received, with Decoration Day observance likely.
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Oregon City
Spinal Meningitis Case Clarified at City Health Office
Authorities report a fatal spinal meningitis case but state no danger of wider spread in the city. Officials note the illness can arise from the body’s condition and germs but reassure residents, especially parents of young children, that fears are unfounded and general health remains sound.
Repairs To Big Bridge During River Crisis
The article notes progress on repairs to the EELIE River Suspension bridge and completion of a pontoon bridge at the south end of the city to aid papermill workers. Merchants west of the Willamette express dissatisfaction as traffic blocks hurt trade while a ferry may be established to ease access.
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Eeselie River
Willamette
Moxley Suit for Divorce Cites Quick Temper and Abuse
Rose Moxley files for divorce from Russel Moxley whom she wed November 29, 1905 in Multnomah County Oregon. She alleges a quick temper and frequent abuse after a 1906 Portland property sale proceeds dispute and claims she has supported herself since September 1906. Jude Gordon B. Hayes acts as her legal representative.
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Rose Moxley
Russel Moxley
Multnomah County
Portland
Jude Gordon B. Hayes
Union High School Plan Moves Ahead Under New Law
Proposals to form a union high school by uniting Oregon City Parkplace West Oregon City Willamette and Canemah districts proceed with petitions to the boundary board. A public vote at the June meeting will decide, with site location required and a portable building possible by September 1908.
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Oregon City
Parkplace
West Oregon City
Willamette
Canemah
Union High School
Union High Schools
Union High
Union High Schools Law Takes Effect Next Saturday
A new law allows union high school districts to form in California counties starting May 25 by grouping several country districts to establish central high schools. Petitions must be sent to the boundary board asking for voter approval at each district meeting, with a majority in all districts required to form the union. If any district votes against, the measure fails.
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Union
Ak the
Boundary Board
City to spend on street improvements and new fountain
Nearly $20 000 will fund street upgrades in the near future as the council approves improvements on J Q Adams street Seventh to Eighth lower Ninth Eighth Seventh and Fourth streets and Madison Street from Third to Fifteenth. A drinking fountain for public square at the overhead crossing is approved with the city paying half of $150 construction cost.
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J. Q. Adams Street
Madison Street
Fifteenth Street
Conel
Madison
Mra. B, M. Burmeister
Ninth Street
Main Street
Water Street
George A. Harding
Clackamuy County Himane Society
Orient man committed to Insane asylum after spells
John Erion of Orient was Saturday committed to the Insane asylum. He appeared rational at exam but reportedly has spells at night, causing alarm. About 57, he came from Kansas 21 years ago and has prior stays at Kansas asylum and Oregon asylum. He claims to own land in the county given by the state but says the papers are lost, living with daughter Mite J Bs Fowler of Orient.
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John Erion
Orient
Erion
Kansas
Oregon
Mite
J. Bs, Fowler
City Seeks Hospital in Oregon City With Physician Support
Local doctors unite to push a hospital project in Oregon City. Two physicians will match a $1600 company donation to start a fund of about $7000 for site and build a small hospital. Plan envisions granting the building and equipment to the Sisters of the Catholic Church rent free for a year, with possible sale or lease later. savings from not sending patients to Portland would aid county workers in Canby Molalla and surrounding areas.
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Oregon City
Clackamas
Portland
Canby
Molalla
Clackmamas
Sisters of the Catholi Church
Road House on Clackamas Opens Soon
August Erickson plans to open the Clackamas road house, soon called Clackamas Tavern, with furnishings nearly complete and a grand opening picnic. A health resort, a dancing pavilion is under construction, and autos will connect with Portland electric cars. He aims for high class patrons and a large hotel next winter.
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August Erickson
Clackamas Road
Erickson
Clackamas Tavern
Portland
Dale
Portland Mother of Attorney Latourette in Critical Condition
Mrs. Keira Latourette mother of attorney C D Latourette, died at her home in Portland at 83 years old and her condition is listed as very grave.
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Keira Latourette
C.D. Latourette
Portland
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