High Bridge at St Johns proposal gains traction
The article argues for replacing the St Johns ferry with a high bridge linking both riverbanks to ease congestion and boost Portland access. It cites civic support on the peninsula, potential ballot placement by county commissioners, and the economic and scenic benefits of a bridge over the Willamette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Johns
Willamette
Portland
Tualatin Valley
Peninsula
St. Johns Bridge
Mack
Morrison Street
Idols and Feet of Clay in Hollywood Marriages
A reader laments the fake romance of movie stars before divorces and scandals. The column cites Gloria Swanson, Marshall Neilan, Blanche Sweet, Big Bill Hart, and Winifred Westover, noting public fame followed by personal turmoil and brutish behavior, a pattern the writer decries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloria Swanson
Marshall Neilan
Blanche Sweet
Big Bill Hart
Winifred Westover
Winifred
Big Bill
Astoria
Observations From Our Unobserved Observer at St Johns
The column notes returning normalcy with traffic across the St Johns ferry rising and many residents planning vacations. It questions when the Willamette River high bridge will be built, urging community effort and optimism to spur progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Johns
High Bridge
Lower Peninsula
Willamette River
St Johns
New Order of De Malay Peninsula chapter installed
The Order of De Malay Peninsula chapter was instituted and officers installed at the Dorie Masonie temple on Thursday evening. Officers named: Stuart Pagett, Biel Toremey, Clark Tirien, Kenneth Catto, Alph Fair, Alvady Myers, Peter Tormey, HH Berry, Paul Clark, Louis Bittier, Donild Greene, Loyd Franklin, Wilton Carb, Leslie Ry Bu, Pevin Le Perish, Lennard Torenson, Lawrence Ten Eyck, Raph Meyer, John Hoover. The new chapter will meet weekly at Dorie Masonie Temple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peninsula
Order of
de Malay
Dorie Masonie
Dro Bop Borden
Pallewinge
Stuart MM. Pagett
Justre
Biel G. Toremey
Jor
Clark DB. Tirien
Kenneth M. Catto
Trenaurer
Alph Fair
Vhitds
Picnic Postponed by Rain and Roster Notice
The G A R and W R C event at Columbia Park on August 15 was postponed due to a light shower. The G A R and W R C will hold their annual picnic August 31 in Columbia Park with a call for all to attend. Other notes mention Mrs J Medellin returning home on Rich mond street after a tour of the Eastern and Southern states, Comrade Peter Crane at home on East Richmond street, and Clark-Wilon Lumber Co planning a new planing mill at Linnton with completion expected by January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Park
IL. B. Compson
J. B. Compson
W. RR. C
Peter A. Por
Wooder
Grand Army
Cal
Oregon
Peter Crane
East
Richmond
Clark-Wilon Lamber Co
Linnton
Killin
Rogers Sella Und
St Johns 1904 local notes list arrivals and property sales
From the St Johns Review of 1904 a roundup of residents and visitors includes Chas E Bailey from Wisconsin taking a position with St Johns Land Company, Gen Compson of Portland who platted early parcels in Caled Park Addition, Rev W B Scott returning from Europe with his family, Rev JM Cole visiting from Salem, Titus of Michigan erecting a home on Richmond near Hadon, John Tagwerty of Stillwater purchasing property in St Johns Height Addition, B D Harbert selling a Burlington Street lot for 100, JM Tallman planning a modern home at Hayes and Charleston, Dr Mary MacLachain noted as a Mary physician, and other locals including J K Williams and Wllliames planning new ventures. A funeral in Sheridan for Morin L Potter is also mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Johns Review
Chas. E. Bailey
Wisconsin
St. Johns Land Company
Compson
Portland
Gen Compson
Cale’ Park Addition
W. B, Scott
J. C. Scott
Europe
JM. Cole
Adventist Shurch
Salem
Cod
Titus
Michigan
Richmond
Haden
John Tagwerty
Stillwater
Minn
St. Johns Height
B.D. Harbert
Burlington Street
JM. Tallman
Newberg
Corner Hayes
Charleston Streets
Johns
Oregon
Mary
Mary MacLachain
J. K. Williams
M. Ly. Tolbrook
St. Jolie
Wisconsi
Williame
G. OW. Dunbar
Greeley
Col
St. John
Southmayd
Sheridan
Morin L. Potter
Dickens
Unknown phrase hints at crime and words about worth
Fragmentary text references a crime and moral judgment with phrases about worth and a supposed exculpation. Names, dates, or locations are not clear, making precise identification impossible from the readable portions.
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Rubers
Rogers
NS Ice Works
Lombard Street
St. Johns Undertaking Co
Thomas Grice
Empire
W. Jersey St
Avellanes
Revonnze
Alie
Eaton
G. A. R. and
Roge
Murey
Athe
Multnomah
Chiarawank Briday
Aue
Wally Reid
Elsie Ferguson
Forever
Cuinu
Muuwest
Hoot Gibson
Aftitl
Will Rogers
Paramount
Ciewdiy Wid Weel
Pola Negri
Reginald Denny
Mies
Wind Mel
Ang
Han Deur
Rennier Ruebens
Surday
Montag
Conrad Nagle
Leatrice
B. F. Husson
Peninsula Bank
Ite Durant
W. C. Durant
Durant
Jersey Street
Lansing
Mich
Florist
S. Jersey Street
OHO
Ferns and Palms Funeral Designs
St. Johns Fuel Co
Columbia Boulevard
Cordwood
Wildrose Shingle Co
Woodlaws
Bartlett & Widenmann Wood Saving
Say K. Mohawk St
Portland, Ore
N. Jersey St
Ernest Harold
W. Park
Columbia
Dearing
South Jersey Street
Lola Murphy
Solaist
Volce Wi
N. Kellogg Street
Roene
Dewey L. Bristow Jorrison
Reale
Arran
Beckett
Kellogg St
North
H. A. Manning
Prop
Alex
Fessenden St
the Peninsula Laundry
Syracuse Street
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