Bridges Over the Tunnel With Heaviest Highway Bridges
Meagley Junction Commercial Club pressed city officials about the steel bridges across the cut. Chief engineer T H Creswell states the bridges are among the heaviest highway bridges in the United States with concrete work near completion and steel deliveries promised in February and March. Erection will begin when steel arrives. floor requires two to three weeks to set before use.
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Meagley Junction
United States
Kansas City
Conemails
Iene A
New Federal Law Bans Chance Based Contests
A new federal statute effective January 1 prohibits all schemes with any element of chance including sweepstakes and guessing contests. It bans distribution through the mails for such promotions and bars merchants from sending lottery or gift enterprise materials. Violations carry penalties up to two years imprisonment or fines up to one thousand dollars.
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Publi
Sie
Saeconate
Uepers
Corvallis Man Recovers From Long Lost Arm Incident
Corvallis resident Mos W. A. Bochense has endured the long aftermath of a severed arm that was part of a medical complication years ago. The peculiar case involves a prosthetic or recovered limb and ongoing concerns about its status and impact on his life.
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Rasoke
W. A. Bochense
Corvallis
Rovers
Husum Washington’s boasted town of Husum perches in canyon
A writer extols Husum Washington calling it the best advertised city in three states. He notes a wooden shed planned behind the house and future schemes to expand by clearing an acre and possibly attracting foreign capital for a turnip crop, all framed as local booster prose from the Yakima Republic.
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Tom Richardson
Husum
Wash
Portland
Seattle
Tacoma
Spokane
London
New York
Washington
Hosum
Yakiow Republic
Thief in Town Robs Inn and Hotel Coats
A young man seeking work at Wynn Manning's cleaning and pressing shop obtained cards then hunted for jobs. He later swapped coats at the White House hotel, taking a coat and a gold watch belonging to Gus Johnson. He was last seen getting on a streetcar at St Johns, with no trace since.
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Wynn Manning
Dollar
Gus Johnson
St. Johns
Disturbance in Greek Household Overboard Bill
A disturbance near the Greek household by the river front involved a claim of attempted knife use. Two men tied the alleged knifeman to a chair and called the police. Judge Esss termed it a row over a board bill and split costs, warning restraint.
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Esss
Hasson
Man in Los Angeles clamps mouth with safety pins
Vernon E Bennett known as Kemer ane fiopary among Indians blocked his speech with safety pins. Police and nurse pried his jaws apart to remove pins at The Receiving Hospital Los Angeles. Bennett has a history of mental imbalance and was once a miscreant among the Indians.
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Vernon E. Bennett
Kemer
Los Angeles
Cal
Leo Marden
Bennett
Plentiful promises and a day of pay yourself denial
A fragmented line hints at a message about plenty tomorrow and paying for everything received. The phrase pay self-denial this day plus a mention of The Fire six moots suggests a historical or literary note, but specifics are unclear.
Real to Sell Buyer Sought by Jersey Street Contractor
A terse note from a contractor on Jersey Street indicates willingness to sell real property or assets to locate a buyer. The message mentions a cement block and references a person or entity named Co. Cook as the contact.
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Co. Cook, Cement Block
Jersey Street
Mayor Hendricks Annual Report to St Johns City Council
The first mayoralty report to the council outlines city finances and growth. It lists property value at 86598.28, bonded debt 70,000, nine franchises, three leases, 46 city rights, revenue 42819.46, disbursements 39357.50, and cash on hand 2761.90. Projections include 400 from dock receipts, 165 from leases, and rock crusher income. Street improvements total 20887 feet (3.77 miles) at 51727.35. Births 49, deaths 22, contagious disease 43 since April 1 1909. arrests 76 since April 16 1909.
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J. F. Hendricks
St. Johns
Philadelphia
Warehouse Co
Jersey Street
Richmond
Fessenden
Leavitt
Tacoma
General Fund
Fessenden Street
Water Company
Cattle and hog market shifts at Portland packing plant report
Receipts at Portland Union Stock Yards show 2918 cattle 84 calves 3601 sheep and 8877 hogs since last report. Prices for cattle dip with best steers around 5.25 and a further decline anticipated while hogs average near 8. A note urges shippers to coordinate with commission men to avoid a market slump and to ship cautiously amid eastern agitation concerns. D O Lively, General Agent.
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Portland
D. O. Lively
About the Size of It Advertising and the stubborn businessman
A satirical piece urges business leaders to advertise despite grandfathers, costs, or failed attempts. It mocks excuses from trying to advertise to avoid perceived risks and implies responsible self-promotion with ironic cautions about fear and ignorance.
Realty Corner Sale Expands Portland Market Reach
In Portland this week a corner at Fit and Morrison streets sold for 405,000 with an additional 110,000 for lease transfers. Seller W. Severson had owned the property 51 years. A dispute over wages and a missing shotgun led to the owner taking the lot in lieu of debt payments, finalizing Severson’s double debt settlement.
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Portland
Fit and
Morrison Streets
W. Severson
Severson
Saloon Closures and City Police in Early 1900s
Saloons closed from July 1 and reopened in February 1909 for two months before closing again until October 12. Officers report that 1907 increases stem partly from repairs to the W Elder at the city docks and bridge work across the W River, which drew undesirables to the peaceful city. The police have not addressed these facts, and residents desire clearer action.
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W. Elder
Aay
Wader
Con
First National Bank Plans 3 Percent Offer
The First National Bank outlines a 3 percent plan aimed at improving personal finances as another month ends, urging readers to begin now and not delay.
Smith Defeats Kid Welch In Rough Pro Wrestling Match
The Wednesday night skating rink bout pitted Charles Strangler Smith of Portland against Kid Welch of Salt Lake City. Five falls decided the match with Welch taking the second and third falls and Smith the fourth and fifth. Welch showed grit and constant effort, while Smith employed vigorous, sometimes rough tactics yet stayed within the rules. Referee Josh Campbell and timekeeper Tom Glover officiated as a preliminary between Wynn Manning and Bob Bush energized the crowd. A brief note on Firemen's Amateur Athletic club incorporation and membership drives to support facilities and local athletic development concludes the report.
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Charles Strangler Smith
Portland
Kid Welch
Salt Lake City
Smith
Welch
Josh Campbell
Glover
Wynn Manning
Firemen
A. A
Bob Bush
Arleta
Wynn
Washougal
Frank Ely
Bud Williams
Ely
Wil
Tom Glover
Manning
Bush
Piedmont Down
Suriny
St. Johns
Vogue Preach the Gospel at St Johns Warn Wanted
A local event at Vogue draws attention as the gospel message is preached with emphasis on St Johns. The notice calls for attendees and outlines date, time, and location details for the outreach.
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Warn
St. Johns
Poultry Running At Large Rule In St Johns Ordinance
City records show Ordinance No 45 prohibits horses cattle sheep swine goats chickens geese ducks from running at large in streets parks or public places. Offenders may have animals seized and fined up to five dollars per offense before the city Recorder.
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City of
St. Johns
Challenge to Perrine on Prohibition and Socialism in St Johns
Letter from S Johns Protective Assn president defending the group’s constitution and aims to ban licensed saloons. He denies authority to debate socialism within the association and states the goal is to keep saloons out and place law-abiding leaders in office, inviting Perrine to debate the issue.
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G. L. Perrine
St. Johos
Antisaloon League
St. Johns
J.aldson
Pres
Lindboe Purchases Holbrook Block Grocery Store
A. B. Lindboe has purchased the grocery store owned by J. F. Hendricks in Holbrook’s block on Burlington Street. Lindboe, an experienced grocer, brings first class style and expects success. He starts with a sizeable advertisement and invites patrons to call in and meet him.
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A. B. Lindboe
J. F. Hendricks
Holbrooks
Burlington Street
Lindboe
Medford Commercial Club Faces Membership Costs
The note stresses the club's progress and current membership of two, highlighting a five dollar initiation fee plus monthly dues, explaining why Rogue River city’s status is often discussed.
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Medford
City Council Approves Street Improvements and Licenses
Regular session notes approval of five foot cement walks and a ten foot macadam strip on New Center street. A liquor license renewal for Samuel Cochran was granted. Remonstrances on Charleston street ring were discussed and laid over. Budgeted salaries totaling 4810.41 were authorized. Rock crusher lease extended to five years with Nease promising $5,000 in improvements and new machinery including a concrete rock cluster at $1.10 per yard. Viewers on Fessenden street Jersey to river discharged. their report rejected. Bradford street train speed ordinance passed. Mayor’s message filed.
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Aeven
Myers
Will Boulevard
Samuel Cochran
A. P. Leshler
Charleston
Hads
M. G. Nease
Nease
Fessenden Street
Jersey
Bradford Street
Roses From Japan sent to Portland for Washington's Birthday
Japan sends 170 native rose bushes to Portland public squares for February 22 festival activities. Officials praise the gift as a friendly gesture toward Oregon and the Pacific Coast. Rosarians expect the plants to thrive in their adopted country amid a wave of international contributions on Washington's Birthday.
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Japan
Oregon
Pacific Coast
Portland
Washington
Building Permits Issued for Two Dwellings on City Streets
Permit No 1a issued to A Pachowsky to erect a dwelling on Fillmore Street between Catlin and St Johns Avenue with estimated cost 400 dollars. Permit No 13 issued to W G Tinkington to erect a dwelling on Newton Street between Mears and Fessen den for Mrs RK Breslin with estimated cost 1200 dollars.
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A. Pachowsky
Fillmore Street
Catlin
St. Johns Javenue
W.G. Tinkington
Newton Street
Mears and
Fessenden
First National Bank Offers Time Certificates for Deposit
The First National Bank promotes time Certificates for Deposit to help savers begin this month and begin saving. The notice urges customers to start saving now and put away a portion of earnings with bank support.
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The
First National Bank
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