Regular City Council Meeting Addresses Street Work
Council met with all members and Mayor Hendricks. Bills total 240.44 were approved and bids discussed for rock, street work, and improvements on Buchanan, North Albany, West Chicago, South Jersey, East Burlington, and Tecoma streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corncil
Hendricks
Health and Pollen Committee
W. B. Hiller
Omwoo
West Fessenden Street
Condene Nation
Jersey Street
Richmond
Mohawk
National Wood Pipe Co to Build Plant Here
Portland plans a major industrial expansion as the National Wood Pipe Company purchases 15 acres between Columbia Boulevard and Columbia Court, with a factory, warehouse, and drying kiln to employ about 170 workers. Grading begins in two weeks under the company engineer, with construction to start soon and headquarters moved to Portland to serve distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Wood Pipe Co
Clowe
Bt. Johne
Telestani
Portland
National Wood Wipe Company
Kenton
Columbia Boulevard
Columbia Comb
Wand
Popare
Ralph 8. Lloyd
Kenwood
Coun
George Heusour
Kenvund Land Company
Swift Packing Company
Jik Tw
Alaska
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Plank
Oller
Uw Company
California
Ings
Extending Car Lines Progress On Albiny Avenue Tracks
A large force works on extending Port and RELIWEY Light Power tracks on Albiny avenue from North Albina to the Swift Packing plant. After a quarter mile of grading was halted by a referendum, work resumes with speed. Kenton line connects with Kenton Traction. Cars expected to reach Swift plant within ten days. Peninsula extension underway to meet demand. Council names A W Davis, C Cook and P Brown to act. Mayor lends residence for basement construction project.
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Port
Rellwey
Kenton
Kenton ‘Traction Company
Swift
Peninsula
Big Lumber Company
Journey to the Ocean at Seaside Oregon Summer Visit
W E B Swengel and family describe a Portland to Astoria journey to Morrison station and Seaside. They praise the ocean view, camp setup, and surrounding scenery including Tillamook Head, a wrecked three masted ship, and a government jetty. The piece notes the route, lodging, and seaside attractions aboard the July excursion.
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W. EB. Swengel
Columbia Beach
Portland
Astoria
Columia
Columbia River
Oregon Country
Thingelor
New York
John Jacob Astor
Lowe
Hadson Bay
St. Johns
Wid Forest
Morrison Staten
Bul la
Needlows
Sammie
Jacob
Jan
North Head
Tillamook Head
Parup
Lalile
Bill Construcion Company
Seaside
City Attorney Opines on Streets Vacations and Local Transit Complaints
City records show concerns over vacation of Albany street and Chicago street in St Johns with questions on legal validity of Ordinance No. 27 from February 1904. City Attorney Collier notes irregular meetings and posting failures, while residents voice tolerance for the trolley line’s service, fares, and maintenance as population grows. A contractor Mason recounted a comical hunt for a cat in a barrel and reported four dead cats after gunfire. Oregon’s National Monument designation for the Oregon Caves on Cave Mountain details marble caverns, exploration, and scenic formations with forest service improvements for access and protection.
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Chicago
Albany Streets
Collier
Albany Street
Chicago Street
Baltimore Street
Bradford Street
Willamette River
St. Johna
Henry B. Collier
W. W. Mason
Mr. Maken
Win
Mr. Mason
Honda
Mason
Oregon
Josephine County
Bis} National Forest
Grant's Pass
Cave Mountain
Bilja Davidson
F. M. Nickerson
Kerby
Une
Forest Service
Building Permits List For Portland and Hartman Streets
Notices show permits issued for residences on Portland boulevard between Newton and Buchanan streets at a cost of 1000 by J J Karr. Hartman street between Crulkebank and Meyers at 400 by George Urokaw. and a temporary dwelling on Dayton Mrevt between Seneca and Fessenden at 50 by H M Waldref.
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J. J. Karr
Portland Boulevard
Newton
Buchanan Streets
George Urokaw
Hartman Street
Crulkebank
Meyers
H. M. Waldref
Dayton
Seneca and
Fessenden
Feel a Lot Better A Visit to Martin's Hot Springs
J. 8. Downey PHU and W. W. Windle report improved health after visiting Martin's hot springs. They praise the mineral waters for cures and note the crude accommodations but overall benefit. Bathing and surfing are popular. clam digging thrives with abundant shellfish. A sea breeze and sun aid the beachgoing in fair weather.
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Downey
Phu
W. W. Windle
Martin's
Lone
Visits New Town Site by Columbia Trust Company Excursion
A Portland excursion under the Columbia Trust Company toured Broadmead forty two miles above Portland last Saturday. About one hundred Portlanders joined locals from St Johns and McMinnville to view Bro ade mead lands and a two story store run by John Peterson and partners. The crowd feasted, supplies were restocked in McMinnville, and the open land drew praise for Willamette Valley farming prospects as the group praised the site and valley scenery.
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Columbia Trust Company
Portland
Broadmead
Hortland
Johue
Mt Iy
T He Ladde
Je Belie
John Peterson
McMinnville
Pete
John
Wight
Mewinnvill
Waler
Oregon City
Forest Grove
Willamette Valley
Visitors From Michigan Tour Denver Salt Lake City
Misses Mary and Lise Parker of Day City Michigan visit Frank Clark and A Dante this week en route to Seattle for the Kaponition. They stopped in Colorado Springs Denver and Salt Lake City and praise Portland as the finest city. The Parker women formerly chief rancher in Hay City and a teacher in the Chicago period. They express admiration for the hearty welcome and the beauty spots of the city.
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Mary
Lise Parker
Day City
Mich
Frank Clark
A. Dante
Seattle
Colorado Spring
Denver
Salt Lake City
Portland
Bhief Rncher
Hay City
Invervat
Whitwood Court Developments Slow Progress in Excavation
Foss Kept Busy Chas Fots secured to a contran for the excavation and neck work and building to be used as a meat market barber shop and general store at Whitwood Court adjoining Kulait Glover s saloon Work is being done for Wo D Duah of Portland Mtr Fons le has a force of men at work sharing a lot for Wayne K Mille at Whitwood Court and soon will be in excavation for the erection of a Vandavome dwelling for Mr Mills Whitwood is rapidly coming to state the town
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Chas
Fots
Acontran
Whitwood Court
Kulait & Glover's
Wo D Duah
Portland
Mtr
Fons le
Wayne K. Mille
Mr. Mills
Whitwood
Tate
Reckless Shooting on Porch Wounds Edlefsen Home Scene
A bullet struck a pillar near Mrs. PIL Edlefeen and others on the porch of the Edlefsen home last week. no serious injuries occurred. The shooter, described as reckless, is urged to exercise care as city ordinances forbid shooting within town limits. Mrs. Bally Walker of Port land, operated on at Good Samaritan hospital, is reported to be rapidly improving.
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Bally Walker
Stewart Wired
Good Samaritan Hospital
Portland
Delightful Musicale at Stewart Street Home
Mrs John N Keeler hosted a musicale last Friday honoring Mrs Riley Hutchinson who leaves for a trip to Duluth Michigan. A fine program was performed and prizes were awarded for guessing the greatest number of muntem people and items with musical significance. Refreshments were served and all enjoyed the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
John N. Keeler
Stewart Street
Riley Hutchinson
Duluth
Mich
B. L. Cox
Oil Will Be Kept Here By O R N Co In Oregon
The O R N Company has cleaned out the old oil works in North St Johns and will begin handling fuel oil from St Johns after September First replacing Portsmouth. This covers the fuel oil supply used by the O R N and Southern Pacific railways in Oregon. Subscribe for the Review and be happy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North St. Johns
St. Johna
Portsmouth
Southern Pacific Raiways
Oregon
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Council
J. Cunningham
Buchanan Street
City Turney
Sauthers
Willis Boulevard
J. H. Moore
A. W. Davis
J. W. Davin
Brown
Johnson
Albany
Couschman Doble
Burlington
Tecoma
M. L. Holbrook
A. W. Davia
Davis
Cook
Lendricks I
Ivanhoe Street
W. E. Swengel
St Johns
Southern
St. Johne
Michigan
Foss
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