Strong Speech Promises Era of Voters’ Sovereignty in U.S.
A congressional speech envisions a new era for sovereign voters. The speaker vows to push bills on agricultural asset currency direct federal judge elections fair food labeling and antimonopoly reforms. He cites Valley Forge and parties in Congress urging rules changes to stop pigeonholing and enable accountable votes. Concludes with a Portland telegram praising direct election of federal judges and promises continuation next week.
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United States
Valley Forge
Missouri
Champ Clark
House
Congress
Oeferend
Pasoral i
Henry E. Mevin
Portland
Oregon
Jo McGinn
A. W. Lafferty
Washington, D. C
Henry MecGinn
Be Fair on Park Prices Say St Johns Reader
Mr Lewis defends his park price comparisons in a St Johns letter to the editor. He contends the Jaeger and Caples tracts were evaluated fairly against indebtedness and street charges, urging lower prices and reporting the mass meeting outcomes and Dr Cook’s price reductions amid a park debate on location and value.
City Council Meeting Notes and Deliberations
City council met with all but Alder man Vincent present. Petitions for street arc lights referred to water and light committee. Water drainage on Buchanan street discussed and referred to city engineer. License transfer granted for M F P Joyce to George Miller. Jaeger tract proposed as park site at 9600 plus street work, filed. Willamette boulevard case costs referred to finance committee. City attorney granted more time to review telephone rates. Special police salaries set at 2.60 per day. Smallpox measures noted. P G Belieu serving as special police. Board of Health ordinance repealed. smallpox conditions improving. Plans for Mohawk street improvements adopted. cost fairness discussed. Chief of Police clarifies Jones family not ill. chicken pox diagnosed, vaccination noted. Doctor White questioned over school closings and advisements for St Johns employees. unresolved. Mayor Bredeson nearly suspends Street Inspector Shorty pending investigation. Engineer specifications for South St John sewer project to be drafted. Beers renewal disallowed. Attorney to advise on charter changes to allow a partial year term for some city officials.
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St. Johny Review
Tte
Markwart
Caples
Hornet's Nest
Jaeger
Cook
Catlin
Jaegster
Allen- Stearns
Vincent
City Council
Bredeson
Seneca and Tioga
Astor
Terrace Streets
Water and Light Committee
Thos
Buchanan Street
Fessenden Street
M. F P. Joyce
Philadelphia Street
George Miller
H.E. Collier
Willamette Boulevard
Supreme Court
Collier
Finance Committee
P. G. Belieu
Board of Health
Allen
Mohawk Street
Fessenden
Swift Boulevard
Central Avenue
RK Graden
Munson
Policeman Jones
Jones
Shorty
City Recorder
South St.John
Perrine Sparks Clash Over Park Tracts and City Plans
A local debate centers on Jaeger and Caples park tracts in St. Johns. A reader accuses Perrine of bias while outlining council selections, public petition support, and the need for a clear, businesslike park proposal amid district tensions.
School vaccine drive and debates mark January events
High School held a Wednesday meeting at the auditorium where Dr. Calvin White urged vaccination of pupils in St Johns. About 90 percent vaccinated, fumigation followed to cover the building, delaying a Dramatic Society operetta. Debates between Astoria and St Johns proceed with Tillamook withdrawing.
Public notice on tract sale and harmony motives
A fragmented notice discusses selling the Jaeger tract and avoiding commissions for a public convenience. It suggests a park, ongoing efforts toward harmony, and implies ulterior motives by improving methods and paths to the sale. A.W. Davis signs the message.
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A.W. Davis
Special city council meet weighs school measures
The city council met last Friday to consider further action on school arrangements. The health board order could not be changed, and the attorney was tasked to draft an ordinance reforming measures that created the Board of Health. Rev. W H Ingulla urged consistency arguing churches should not be closed while saloons and pool rooms might also face similar restrictions.
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Board of Health
W. HE. Jngulla
Methodiat
Note on Your Paper Clergy and Sale Notice
Fragmented OCR notes mention a gas line sale on N. Jorny Street and details about the Congregational Church at the corner of Richmond and Ivanhoe Street. It lists Sunday School at 104, morning and evening services, midweek prayer meeting, and a welcome to attend.
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Richmond
Lvanhoe
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Mr. Lafferty
House of Representatives
Mr. Lewis
Catlin-Markwart
Allen-Stearns
Dr. Cook
Mr. Stearns
C. Lewis
Lewis
Tharity Council
Souncs Bo
Rome
Asl Council
Jacwer
City Hall
Dawson Street
Polk Street
Dangon Street
Dawson
Stanton Street
Jersey
Ivanhoe Street
Caret
St. Johns
Lasview
Jersey Treet
Adv
Mr. Davis
Perrine
Sherlock Holmes
G. L. Perrine
Commercial Club
St. Johns Heights
Caples Park
Polk and
Tyler Streets
South End
South Ind
Sam
Parks
Eb.a
Gotsman
Burt Olin
Gvorme Skaar
Ditto
Si. P Woke and and Gravel Co
PLC
Calvin
White
State Board of Health
Marcellus
Geary
Graves
Dramatic Society
Astoria
St. John
Gilmore
New
N. Jorny Street
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