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Newspaper
Saint Johns Review
Location
Saint Johns, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1914
Page
2
The St Johns Review discusses Portland's bid for a regional central bank and argues Portland is the logical site, with Seattle seen as a likely contender. The piece notes potential controversy and lightly suggests St Johns as a possible alternative location to avoid dispute.
Alderman Martin calls for charter amendment to stagger council elections. Proposal would elect three councilmen for two years and four for two years the next cycle to prevent a complete turnover. He warns a clean sweep harms new officials and delays their adjustment. The issue deserves serious consideration.
In the press and public, speculation swirled around President Wilson's favored selection of George Frederic Williams as Minister to Greece despite prior criticisms of the President. The piece notes a likely favorable stance by Wilson and remarks on a Multnomah county tax reform that ends discounts, imposes penalties, and shifts city and school funding. It closes with advice on farewells and the emotion of goodbyes.
Sealed bids for bonds of the city of St Johns Oregon issued under Ordinance 578 are invited at the mayor's office until six p m January 20 1914. Bonds total 9413 04 dating 1915 1918 bear 6 percent interest semi annually with redemption after one year. Bids require a 2 percent certified check payable to St Johns and bids may be rejected. Delivery at St Johns Multnomah County Oregon.
Ordinance 578 directs City Recorder to issue twenty improvement bonds of St Johns Multnomah Oregon for unpaid assessments totaling 9413.04 with denominations up to 500 dollars each. Bonds mature in ten years, interest not to exceed six percent, bids to be received publicly at specified time and place.
Notice is hereby given that the proposed assessment of a street project along Cen leul ave, che weaterly line and adjacent lots, with total cost apportioned, is on file for examination in the office of the undersigned. City charter requires a remonstrance by 5 o'clock PM, Jan 19, 1910, or the assessment becomes final.
An ordinance declares the cost of Crawford Street improvement from the northerly Burlington line to the Pittsburg street southerly line in St Johns. It levies assessments on benefited parcels, details the assessment roll, and directs entry in the city liens docket. Published in St Johns Review January 2 1914.
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