Woolen Mills Celebrate Christmas Feast at Portland Mill
The Portland Woolen Mills held a half holiday and grand Christmas feast for over 500 employees and their families. A noon banquet on a gala lower floor led to a stage show by the University of Oregon Glee Club, with speeches by E L Thompson and John Hartog and a song by Mrs. DeWitt Gillam. The event fostered goodwill between management and workers and was praised as a model of company generosity.
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Portland Woolen Mills
University of Oregon Glee Club
Frank L. Test
Glee Club
E. L. Thompson
John Hartog
DeWitt Gillam
Emen
Bins
Ui Evangelical Church Sunday Services Details
M and evening services at the Ui Evangelical church Sunday school at 10 a.m. preaching from 112 to 7 30 p.m. by G R Stover, pastor.
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Ui Evangelical Church
G. R. Stover
Goose Goes Missing in St Johns City Christmas Mystery
In St Johns a fat Christmas goose disappeared from its owner's confinement last week. The owner searched city wards, checking every goose for identification, hoping for a swift return before Christmas. Frustration grew as no trace emerged, and the chief of police faced a mournful holiday. Meanwhile someone in the city likely feasted on the missing bird.
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Christman
St. Johns
Bright Lumber Prospects in Oregon Mills for 1912
Lumber industry in Oregon predicted a big year 1912 as most large operations resume after January 1. Better freight rates on finished products boost car trade while coastwise shipping grows. California demand increases Columbia river mills with orders for San Francisco. Foreign shipments expected to rise. potential deep sea operation. Hume estate contemplates halibut fishing fleet off Southern Oregon coast.
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Portland
Oregon
Portland Lumbermen
California
Columbia River
San Francisco
R. D. Hume
Railroad expansion to Vail west ward set for winter work
The Short Line extension toward Vail west ward will be an accomplished fact soon as all arrangements have been made to start construction. Work is expected to continue throughout the winter months.
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Vail
Hear the Willamette Four at Ca lel Bros. New Year's Day
The Willamette Four performing at Calel Bros on New Year's Day delivers a musical show. Local residents anticipate lively harmony and seasonal entertainment from the quartet.
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Calel Bros
Airship float causes churchfire during Christmas program
At Evan gel church a pully airship display with cotton batting and colored bulbs caught fire near the end of a crowded Christmas exercise. Ruth Stover seven, suffered light burns while minister Rev Stover and others helped quell the blaze. No serious injuries or major damage reported.
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Evangelical
Ruth Stover
J. & Kilkenny
Stover
Geo
Hall
Packing plant on Peninsula to begin after January first
Plans by a Chicago architect call for a reinforced concrete packing plant on the Peninsula costing over 600000 dollars. The North Portland plant will mirror the Oklahoma City facility for Schwarzechild & Suleberger & Sons and will house the latest packing house machinery. The site lies about 2000 feet east of the Swift packing plant.
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Schwarzechild & Suleberger
Chicago
North Portland
Oklahoma City
Sulaberger & Sons
Swift Packing Plant
Central Oregon Seen as Future Wheat Center in Pacific Northwest
In a speech from Hill lines leader Carl R. Gray, Central Oregon is urged as the coming granary of the Pacific Northwest. He cites interior counties with vast areas and low populations, forecasting large wheat outputs as U.S. crops decline. He notes Pacific Northwest growth could outpace other regions and mentions record steer dress percentages at Portland and Chicago livestock shows.
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Oregon
Vrenivdent Carl R. Gray
Hill Lines
Pacific Northwest
Maryland
Iowa
United States
Central Oregon
Gray
Portland
Chicago
A Hal Look Out After New Year’s Graves Photo Giveaway
South Jersey mails cabinet photos as a New Year promotional stunt. The quirky fundraiser follows a note about a dangerous fuse incident and a warning to readers to stay alert after holiday events.
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Se2
South Jersey
Not in Jest Editor Review on Annexation Appeal
The writer accuses opponents of delaying the case on the annexation question and seeks to withdraw the appeal to hasten a Supreme Court review. He argues the district court’s election ruling would stand if the appeal were withdrawn and suggests a plan to boost St Johns prosperity within a year. S.C. Cook.
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Supreme Court
Rees Supreme Court
St. Johns
S.C. Cook
Annexation questions shape St Johns booster stance
The text questions if annexation to Portland would lower taxes water rates and costs, improve fire police and street services, parks and schools, alter valuations and insurance, affect saloons and parks, and change governance. It urges clear answers before backing annexation, noting Portland has given no promises.
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Cook
Antis
Supreme Court
Portland
St. Johns
Jersey Street
Swift Packing Plant
Red Light
Fortland
Ron
Board of County Commissioners
For Rent Furnished housekeeping rooms in Burr Street area
A rental listing offers furnished housekeeping rooms at 109 West Burr Street near Burr station. Contact shows Boss Col at 184 Sett for details.
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West Burr Street
Burr Station
Tax Levy Talks Reflect City Debt and Reforms
The present council cites a previous penurious levy as the cause of a $10,000 plus indebtedness. They plan a 6.5 mill levy, just below Portland by 0.3 mills, to fund city government and public works. Officials defend modest salary raises and costly improvements like street repairs, hall vicinity work, and fire apparatus as necessary for better policing, lighting, and public buildings.
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Counel
O Ae
Portland
Scout Reception Showcases Boy Scouts Learning Paths
The Boy Scouts held an information evening at their barracks in the McChesney building led by Scout master Hyerlee. Council members and press attended as scouts demonstrated first aid, injuries care, and improvised stretchers. A camp style lunch followed. locals praised the organization and the mothers who provided pies and fruit punch. The event also corrected a fire report at David Davis residence on Buchanan street, noting minimal damage and the fire’s cause remains unknown.
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McChesney Building
Hyerlee
Hoy
Calel Tiros
Bonham & Currier
Alda
David Davis
Buchanan Street
New Year's Eve Event With Calef Bros Orchestra and Willamette Four
A celebratory evening featuring Calef Bros Orchestra and Willamette Four invites friends to gather for New Year's revelry. The program promises lively performances and seasonal entertainment to close the year.
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Calef Bros
Ine’s
Orchestra
Willamette Four
City Council Upholds Budget Votes and Scout Invitation
Regular meeting with Mayor Couch presiding. Debate over police salary petitions and public wage disclosure. Several street improvements approved including Crawford Street and Jersey Street works. Tax levy set at six and a half mills. Adjourned to accept Boy Scouts reception at McChesney building barracks.
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Couch
D. N. Ryerlee
Boy Scouts
McChesney Building
Thte
Police Department
Business Men's Association
Board of Governors
Commercial Club
Perrine
Valentine
Aled. Hills
Aldertan Davin
Conneil
Edison Street
Wen
Aldertuan Muck
Recorder
Crawford Street
Pittsburg
Tacoma
Crawford
Richmond
Salem
Esson
Jersey Street
Catlin
Muel
Baby Show at Multnomah Theatre Opens Next Week
A baby show hosted by Multnomah Theatre invites St Johns residents with babies to submit pictures for a popular vote. Entries must be submitted by midweek. prizes include a child’s bed and mattress, a large doll and cart, a child’s sulky, and a chemical crying doll from local businesses.
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Multnomah Theatre
St Johns
St Johns Furniture Co
Christmas Eve Church Fire Near Miss
A small blaze at the Congregational church during Christmas festivities Saturday night burned some tissue paper on the Christmas tree but was extinguished before damage occurred. The scene prompted fear and panic but no injuries were reported, avoiding a potentially sensational incident.
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The
Oregonian
Christmas Day at the Evangelical Church Lingers In Chaos
A festive church gathering plans misshapen after decorations and ship excursion ideas fall through. Fathers are urged to bring their children next Sunday for a sermon and address, while families cope with the usual chores and humor about dads, mothers, and holiday duties as the home scene plays out in a nostalgic, bustling, and imperfect Christmas prelude.
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Lenia
Aml Hiepetar
Dad
Draven
Epworth League Notes and December Meeting Plans
Epworth League notes describe a December 41 meeting tied to regular church services. Letters from lay members and church groups were read. officers were elected for six months starting January. A Sunday event was planned, a meeting postponed, and a social gathering noted before time constraints limited full coverage.
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Howe
Eluret
Amd
Christias
Schon
Leaguers
Aigistes
Abie
Abie Af Mrs Hoo
New Year Reception Planned by Local Firms
The article notes a Monday afternoon New Year reception hosted by business leaders to thank patrons and discuss topics of interest. Attendees include Calef Bros, John Noce, St Julia Pharmacy, Johnston's Taggers, Muck & Co, Save a Jolas Furniture Co, and others offering social mingling and light entertainment.
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Televies
Leu Bs & Spl
Calef Bros
John Noce
St. Julia
Johnston's
Muck & Co
Jolas Furniture Co
Torng
Boulum & Currier
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