Sewer District 2 Meeting Defends Maple Street Plan
A Friday night gathering at city hall drew property owners to form a defensive association over the Maple Street sewer project. Election of officers, protests over contract terms, and plans to enlist legal aid and remonstrances against payment dominated the session.
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Maple Street
Perrine
McChesney
J. 8. Downey
Downey
M. W. Gatton
Hayes Street
Paschal Hill
W. S.lauthers
Payecett
W. C. Fulton
Dr. McChesney
J. 5. Downey
J S. Lauthers
Building Permits Listed for Several Dwellings
Permit notices document connections to Peter Singer Scott avenue project Jos Basie and Adam Heinrich authorizing dwelling erections on Bank Oregonian Midway Scott Charleston John Astor Bank Oregonian Fillmore Catlin Trambull with costs shown for some entries set at 1000 and 700 dollars.
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Peter Singer
Bank Street
Oregonian and
Midway Avenues
Qande
Jos, Basie
Scott Avenue
Charleston
John Streets
Adam Heinrich
Astor Street
Oregonian Avenue
Katie Holcomb
Fillmore Street
Catlin
Trambull
Annexation Case Delays Final Ruling by Judge Gatens
Judge Gatens of the circuit court delayed a ruling on annexation, staying all proceedings until the supreme court can decide. He ruled partially in favor of annexation, noting a 32 vote majority, while acknowledging uncertainty over the legal validity of the election. The decision favored annexers, with praise from antis for his candor and legal skill. The case hinges on whether 1906 constitutional amendments limit territorial annexation, a matter likely resolved only by the supreme court, possibly by October or later.
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Gatens
Circuit Court
Supreme Court
Becades
Portland
Miserv la
Geo. J. Perkins
Antis
Fulton
Oregon
Panier
Council 10
Gateus
Jé of
St. Johns
Su Court
Council vote on Maple Street sewer contract details
Editor requests publication of the council vote on letting the Maple Street sewer contract. The note lists eight names—J H Hiller, W W Windle, C L Johnson, S C Cook, J A Downey, A W Davis, S L —all recorded as voting yes.
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Maple Street
Thos. Burckles
Crrizin
New York
Mr. Seybold
J. H. Hiller
W. W. Windle
C. L Johnson
S.C. Cook
J. A Downey
A. W. Davis
S. L
Ballard's Snow Liniment Advertised for Insect Bites
An ad promotes Ballard's Snow Liniment for stings and bites with swelling. It claims the lotion both sets and heals and sells at 25 cents and one dollar per bottle through St. Johns Pharmacy.
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Ballard
St. Johus Pharmacy
No to annexation by majority vote says local writer
A local writer criticizes the annexation majority as secured by misrepresentation and argues against overriding the city council. He notes renters and non property owners were swayed by a water bill incentive, while business and professional people largely oppose annexation. He contends if majority is at fault it should be resisted and calls for adherence to lawful processes.
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St. Johns
Mier
Hever
Jand T
Portland
Jeannot
St. Jesus
Olb SumecRine
Reunion of Old Minnesota First Volunteers Recalled
A reminiscence recalls a Pioneer Press note from June 1 1911 about a June 22 reunion of the Old Minnesota First volunteers. The writer recounts a 1846 journey from St Paul to see a departure for the South, missing the boat by hours, and reflects on family members in the Civil War and hopes for future reunions on the other shore.
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The
Pioneer Press
St. Paul
Minnesota 1St
South
Epanre
Bor
Ian Forestes
Richmond
Ido
Cc. McCollum
The Good Die Young Arthur Syd ney obituary in a local paper
The article mourns the death of twenty five month old Arthur Sydney Haskin after a Friday illness and weekend convulsions. He is described as gentle and selfless, buried at Columbia cemetery with four young pallbearers and a procession drawing tears from mourners. The piece closes with a religious note about Jesus welcoming children.
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Arthur Sydney
W. Hii Haskin
Arthur
Mie
Columbia
Harry Kind
James Fletcher
Donald Rose
Charles Snyder
Jesus
Heaven
Engineer's Theory of Maple Street Sewer Specifications
The city engineer's version asserts that the Maple street sewer specifications were followed as needed to ensure a good sewer. It notes allowances for sandy soil, contractor permits, maintenance bonds, and ground settlement issues, including fractures of heavy timbers, trenching hazards, and differing conditions in Oregon City. It claims the sewer is, on the whole, as good as or better than the average sewer.
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Maple Street
Portland
Oregon City
Fourth of July at Oswego Lake with Evangelical youth group
A Portland-bound party from an Evangelical church enjoyed a Fourth at Oswego lake. They traveled at 11:30 a.m., shared a dinner prepared by wives and girls, ate deliciously, then spent time boating, shooting, and photographing. Supper around the campfire led to singing as the day closed.
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Evangelical Church
Oswego Lake
Leavi
Portland
Wearth
Ets
Arthur J. Clark
City council shifts meeting as mayor marks birthday
Tuesday's Fourth of July observance prompts a Wednesday session with council members present. Discussions cover sewer repairs, bids for street hard surfacing on Philadelphia and Burling ton, maintenance bonds, and lighting rebates. Contracts awarded for Philadelphia Street Hayes to Edison and Poison Street Fessenden to Huntington. An ordinance for indemnity bonds and a deed for St John Avenue are considered.
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Tuesaday
Colleh
C. Cook
Fessenden Street
John Peterson
R. W. McKeon
Hart
C. W. Fulton
Ald
Hill
North Jersey
Perrine
Mack
Soc. Perrine
Hreedeson
Water Company
Ald. Muck
Alderman Hill
Philadelphia Street
Wessenden Street
Valentine
Wredeson
Jacob Halu
Fowest
Hayes
Edison
C. E. Wheelock
Eoison Street
Fessenden
Hurlington
Horsman
St. Johna Avenue
Morris Bros
Huston
Oregon
Hredeson
Philadelphia
Burlington Streets
Still More Sorrow Bailer Review on War and Labor
A reader denounces competition and profiteering in war fostering socialized industry. The letter argues a shared boost in pay and promotion for all workers, criticizes private enterprise in labor, praises government control of industry and transport, and warns of political power shifts as democracy shapes industrial fate. It also notes local governance debates on Panama isthmus, street hearings, and a rental dispute for Charleston Street.
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Bailer
States
Fism
Luther
Vincent
Perrine
Sanka
Panama
Adjourned City Council Debates Streets and Costs
All members were present at the adjourned city council meeting last Thursday. They adopted resolutions to improve South Ivanhoe from Polk to Ida and South Jersey from Khanat to Ida, and stayed a remonstrance against Decatur Street opening between Salon and Richmond. The viewers’ report on Willamette Boulevard width was referred to the city attorney.
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South Ivanhoe
Polk
Ida
South Jersey
Khanat
Decatur Street
Salon
Richmond
Tyler
Bredeson
S Park
Fessenden
Willis Boulevard
Charleston Street
Hayes
Olympia
Willamette Boulevard
R. BK. Thurmond
Library Notes and New Pictures at Portland Reading Room
The month’s book circulation rose by 247 from May as Jane. The Portland Library Association supplied a framed picture by Georgi of an old world village street Mis Isom head librarian presented the reading room with an unframed picture of Sir Francis Drake’s capture. A list of books recounts the encounter. McClure’s July issue features Burton J. Hendricks on Oregon’s Initiative Referendum and Recall.
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Portland Library Association
Georgi
Mis Isom
Sir Francis Drake
Don Pedro
McClure
McClure’s
Oregon
Burton J. Hendricks
Best of common brick for sale at St Johns Brickyard
Best of common brick for sale at the new St Johns Brickyard located at the corner of Myers and Thompson streets. Brokaw Bros. props 45.
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New St. Johns
Myers and
Thompson Streets
Brokaw Bros
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