City council adjourns as members abstain from meeting
An adjourned city council session at the city hall drew only three members, with officers sent to summon absentees. Despite calls to compel attendance, some members refused to participate. roll call showed three present, and debate centered on lawful compulsion and future meetings. A further adjourned session was scheduled for Tuesday.
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Hanks
Broderson
Bac
Leggett
Brice
Shields
Counell
Greene
Lindquist
Peterson
Thompson
T.T. Parker
W. Rose-Garry
K.C. Hurlburt
J.C. McFadden
McGuarry
Kelvants
King
C.D
Thompson, Lindquist
Messr
St Johns City Council S Story of Quorum and Ferry Talks
Late Friday Mayor King faced a council with only Lindquist Peterson and Thompson present a quorum failed and no legal business could be transacted. Attorney McGarry ridiculed Edwards while hints of resignations circulated. J C McPadden pushed for a Willamette ferry exclusivity, but the ordinance blocks new ferries within five blocks. The meeting adjourned with matters held for Monday’s session.
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King
Lindquist
Peterson
Thompson
Brice
Leggett
Shiells
Marshal Hanks
Shields
Washington
Attorney McGarry
Edwards
Pearances
Fort
McGarry
Portland
Aelus
McGurry
J.C. McPadden
Cathlamet
Willagnette
Big Show at Lewis Wut Cark Poultry Show Opens Oct 5
The Lewis wut Cark poultry show opens October 5 at the expo and runs to the yard, inclusive, promising the finest collection of poultry ever seen in the west.
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West
Should Behave Better At Public Grove Near Schoolhouse
The letter complains that many Lays and others cut and destroy seats in the little grove by the schoolhouse. Seats are public conveniences for visitors and strangers who view the city. It criticizes St Johns for boys and young men damaging private property even when it serves the public.
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St. Johns
St. Helens
W. Cochran
Paul
Herbert Whitten
Portsmouth
Troutdale
Mount St. Helens
Cochran
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Chamber of Commerce
Portland, Oregon
Rogers and
van Houten
M. L. Holbrook
ST. Johns Abstract
King's Building
Jersey St
Multnomah Electrical CO. Inc
Weiamatt
Fatah Wee Paps Rape Mre
Ca ‘Ating Ant
Poress Ripots
Renee Ters
Sua Williams Avenue
Fortiand
NOW
Judge
Porth
St. Johns Park
Jersey Street
Weyerhauser
St. Johns Land Co
Phone Union
Oregon
St. Johns Lumber Company
Burlington St
J. J. Kadderly
Universal
Universal Steel
First Street
Odd Fellows Building
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