City Should Stay Wet and the Ayer Dry Vote Debate in St Johns
A 1910 St Johns public notice argues for keeping the city wet in the April 4 election, examining industrial and business impacts, payroll effects, saloon presence, and civic growth. It contrasts dry and wet periods, cites city hall figures, and advocates a public vote to decide liquor licenses.
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Ayer
ST. John
St. Johns
Nquor
Maine
Oregon
Diversity Park
Portland
Vancouver
St. Fees
Perrine Seeks City Hall Sale Amid Charter Debate
A reader letter questions Section 71 of the charter and whether amending it to make the council the exclusive judge in appropriations could allow selling the city hall. The writer urges bold action, expressing frustration and a desire for major change. The tone is urgent and reflective of local governance tensions.
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Dhau St. Johns
Seres Bs
Fessenden Street Condemnation and Franchise Plan
Condemnation proceedings aim to clear 20 feet of private street of way owned by the P R L P Company on Fessenden Street. A franchise to place poles to the new curb line will follow with a deed of dedication for the private right of way. Work could start by June 1 1910 if council approves, with possible parallel street improvements.
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Aiass
Christ in St Johns Race Controversy Reflected in Community Debate
Local discourse in St Johns centers on race tensions following recent events. Charting public sentiment, columns and letters reference religious guidance, urging restraint and unity among residents amid stirring discussions about equality and community harmony.
Second Ward Calls For Fessenden Street Action
A letter from P. Hill of 614 Jersey Street criticizes city leadership for ward disparities in street improvements. He argues the first ward gained extensive upgrades while the second ward has only minimal paving and a stalled Fessenden street project despite a proposed 70 foot right of way dedication by Portland Railway Light and Power Co. He urges residents of the second ward to elect a representative who will act for their constituents and support Fessenden Street.
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St. Johns
F. W. Valentine
Thos. Cochran
J. T. Murphy
Willis Boulevard
Tacoma Street
Fessenden Street
Kellogg
Gilbert
Eeness
Council
City Recorder
Portland Railway, Light & Power Co
Jersey Street
Jersey
Cook
Dobie
Murphy
Windle
Downey
Valentine
Boss Tweed
Second Ward
P. Hill
Portland to Get New Flour Mill by Balfour Guthrie Co
Balfour Guthrie Co announces plans to build a large flour mill at the foot of Tenth Street on the Portland waterfront. The project, including a mill wharf and elevator, costs about 250000 dollars and is slated to open in the coming fall. The facility will serve ocean steamers and rail, be operated by electric motors, and have a daily capacity near 1000 barrels.
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Mr. Wood
Lves
St. Johns
Portland
Krayer
Burlington Street
Balfour, Guthrie & Co
Tenth Street
Portland Water Front
Kansas Letter Attacks Governor on Prohibition Claim
Captain B. I. Snow of 705 H Charleston Street writes that prohibition did not stop drinking in Kansas and accuses Governor Stubbs of hypocrisy. He recalls lectures by James Drew and Judge Boardman, cites town Marshaltown Iowa, and offers to provide affidavits and payment proofs if challenged. He signs as a former Spanish American War officer and invites responses for satisfaction.
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B. J. Snow
Stubbs
State of
Kansas
Marshaltown
Towa
James Drew
Hek
J. Boardman
Judge Boardman
Iowa
Avery
Oregonian
Stubbr
Ernor
Snow
Charleston Street
Record cattle and hog prices mark Portland market week
Cattle and hogs set new records in Portland livestock trade with hogs at 11.50 per hundred pounds live weight and high grade steers around 46.78 per hundred pounds. Ontario raised mutton lambs near 12 per hundred pounds, while the Deschutes region sees rail and electric line prospects. Road and rail developments hint at new routes linking Deschutes, Willamette Valley markets, and Hill country assets.
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Portland
East Advet Ls
Railway Acrous
Oregon
Ontario
Coon Bay
Proses
Deschutes
Willamette Valley
Great Northern to Run Crack Limited Train into Portland by June
The Great Northern Railway will operate its crack limited train into Portland by June 1, using Union Pacific and Northern Pacific tracks under the Northwest traffic agreement between the Hill and Harriman lines. This will inaugurate extra service from Portland to Puget Sound and to the East.
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Great Northern Railway
Portland
Union Pacific
Northern Pacific
Hill
Harriman
Northwest
Puget Sound
Modern six room house with 50 by 100 lot for sale
1ge0 terms offered by Calef Bros. property located opposite the post office. details suggest residential listing for a six room dwelling with standard city lot dimensions. contact Calef Bros. for viewing and terms.
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Calef Bros
The Treasure of Health by Albert Carey MD
An earnest meditation on health as life’s greatest boon. It outlines body blood mind harmony, urging constant care to maintain a clean blood, non diseased brain, and wholesome thoughts, with Albert Carey MD cited as author and advocate.
Bargain houses on South St Johns and North Edison
Real estate ads advertise a two room plastered house on South St Johns with a 190 by 100 lot and a three room house on North Edison with river views. Prices: 1200 and 750 down, balance easy. McKinney Davis of Jersey 216 lists the properties. Community events note a pancake dinner April 4 at Lauthers building with aprons and candy booth by Junior League. Mr and Mrs R A Annin arrive from Oakland with family. staying briefly then moving to Oregon. Cantional church announces Sunday services at Richmond and Ivanhoe with Sunday school at 10 am and services at 4 pm and 7:30 pm. Pastor G W Nelson welcomes all.
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South St. Johns
Graso
North Edison
Fine River View
McKinney & Davis
Jersey
R. A. Annin
St. Johns
Oakland
Anvin
Richmond
Ivanhoe Streets
G. W. Nelson
Sunday service and communion at Evangelical Church
Sunday forenoon at the Evangelical Church Mr Gates will preach marking the third year of his pastorate with a review of church work. In the evening Dr C C Pothiy will preach and administer communion.
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Panegelical
Mr.Gates
C. C. Pothiy
Ward's Central Market Meats Offer Free Delivery
All our meats are government inspected and the best that money can buy. They are neatly and carefully handled. Come in and leave your order for free delivery from Ward's Central Market.
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Ward
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Mr. Ayer
Roosevelt
Perrine
Fessenden
Christ
Orester Mt. Johns
Sentegnn
Vogue
Albert Carey, M, D
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Philadelphia Street
Philadelphia Works
PI Street
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