Council Discusses Street Work And Traffic Lighting
Council met with all members present and Mayor Hendricks presiding. A petition for an arc light at Kurt street and Willamette boulevard was accepted and filed. Bids for Wil Ha boulevard improvements were opened. two bids were reviewed and held for a week. An arc light at Decatur and Baltimore streets was approved for placement by September first. The engineer’s plat for Feaken street extension was adopted.
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Hendricks
Kurt Street
Willamette Boulevard
Caplow
Buchanan Street
F. 8
Noonan
Hide
Wil Ha
T. H Cochran
Moore
Pilla
Decatur
Baltimore
Feaken Street
Basey
North Edison Street
Edison Street
Busey
Sal Street
City weighs selling dock as streets vacate questioned
City officials probe vacant street status along waterfront as they consider leasing or selling the St Johns shipyard area. If streets like Chicago Albany and Bradford were never vacated, industries on water front may owe rent or face eviction. Debate centers on dock sale value, public interest, and impact on taxes and revenue while avoiding hardship for local industries.
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Live Station
Chicago
Albany
St. Johns
C. A. Cook
Burlington
John Street
St. Johns Lumber Company
Bradford Street
New City
Tribute to Robert Maple a St Johns marble cutter
Robert Maple known as Daily Maple, born in Broudenville Ohio July 25 182, came to Oregon 1882 and St Johns 1887. A skilled marble cutter who lettered about 20 000 tombstones, famed in St Johns for upright gait and activity.
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Robert Maple
Mletong
Bled
Alba
St. Johns
Ove
Mossenden Street
Holmes Lodge Incorporates to Build Pythian Temple
Holmes Lodge No. K of P voted Friday to incorporate under the Charitable and Benevolent Act and take over the Pythian Mall Association to facilitate the building of the proposed Pythian Temple at Jersey and Charleston streets. A long loan at a good price secures part of the building with prospects for leasing the rest. Officers include the keeper of record and treasurer with a three-trustee board. a ballot elected O. P. Wolcott J. B. Hiller Hendricka A. W. Vincent and B K. C. Hurlbert as a balloting committee to report at every meeting. Rapid progress toward construction is hoped for.
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Holmes Lodge
K. of P
Charitable and Benevolent Act
Pythian Mall Association
Pythian Temple
Jersey
Charleston Atreats
Couiander
Antil
O. P. Wolcott
J. B. Hiller
Hendricka
A. W. Vincent
BK. C. Hurlbert
le Ft
Atetendance
Good Men on School Boards and Public Welfare
Farm News urges selecting men of character for the school board. It questions whether members serve by having children, personal wealth, or political bargaining, and stresses choosing responsible citizens who prioritize children's welfare over petty politics.
Salem inventor H W Hatch sees friend J F Gillmore
H W Hatch of Salem, inventor of a patent wheat cleaning process, spent a few hours with his old time friend J F Gillmore last Friday. The invention is meritorious and there is little doubt he will earn considerable money.
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H. W. Hatch
Salem
J. F. Gillmore
Drinkless whiskey tabloid promises new mood aid
Burley Bulletin reports a condensed whiskey product named drink resembles a cherry gelatin in a salve box. It can be chewed or dissolved in water and delivers effects without drinking. Law changes may affect its sale in dry states.
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Masim
Burley
Funn
Georgia
Burley Bulletin
Keep Right At It Advertising Lessons From Orchards
An editorial compares patient fruit tree planting to patient advertising. It argues against pulling ads after a single poor year, noting neighboring orchards' longer cultivation and gradual yields. It emphasizes steady effort and warns against expecting instant results from advertising.
A Busy Rascal Editor’s Endless Grind
The piece extols the diligent editor who works sixteen hours daily year round, spurning leisure and Sundays. It praises their tireless service, cheerful charity, and habit of noting community births while threading duties from church to feast, all in a single, steadfast pursuit.
Bredeen Family Visits Seattle Exposition Highlights
P A Bredeen and John Bredeen spent last week viewing the Seattle exposition with P A noting the sale compares favorably to Portland yet draws a larger crowd. He remarks on immense spending for street work, large-scale operations, and a rising Seattle spirit, while wondering about future taxes.
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P. A. Bredewn
John Bredeen
Seattle
P. A
Portland
Seattle Spirit
Waterfront Hold-Up Game Angers Bt Jome Citizens
Public spirited Bt Jome residents denounce waterfront property owners for high land prices that block manufacturing and capital in the port city. Portland buyers and Eastern manufacturers face repeated attempts to purchase waterfront lots, but price demand by local sharks keeps the town from industrial growth.
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Jome
Wuntling
Portland
Commercial Club
St. Johan
Meeting With Success A. 8 Douglans Becomes Chiropractor in Portland
A. 8 Douglans, formerly owner of a St. Johon saw mill destroyed by fire, established Douglans planing mill, then shifted to medicine and now operates as Dr. Douglans a qualified chiropractor. He treats patients at the Abington building Third street Portland and at homes mornings and evenings. The new doctor is described as a courteous conscientious professional devoted to his field and expected to succeed.
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Douglans
St. Johon
Blice
Doug.inne
Abington
Third Street
Portland
Loy Recovering After Serious Operation at Hospital
M. F. Loy, after a serious operation, is unable to be around a little longer but is hoped to rapidly improve in health. Mrs. A. Wright has returned from a ten day visit at her old home in Calla, Wank.
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M. F. Loy
Wright Haw
Calla, Wank
Not Worth the Effort Over Land Claims and Homesteads
A citizen recounts hardships facing settlers at Cowur de Alene lands. He explains high costs and slow odds, including steep registration fees, down payments, and questionable valuations. Indians hold adjacent tracts, water access is constrained, and timber limits hinder prospects, making nearby property buys seem wiser.
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Thome Peale
Boorkane
Japan Outclassed By Woolen Mills Team In Sunday Game
The Japanete club was defeated 10 to 2 by the Woolen Mills, showing they struggle with hitting curves and fielding. The mill workers played a solid game, while the Japs showed improvements needed with the bat. The Germantown road improvement is praised for elevating the county’s main route. Wanted: a class hand steward at St Johns Laundry.
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Woolen Mills
Germantown
St. Johns
Building Permits For New Dwellings Across City Streets
Several permit notices list builders planning new residences on Wilily Boulevard Brunswick to Cawogo, Harlin between Crulkehink and Meyers, Tyler between Portland and Jorny, South Hayes between Mu chanda and Durr, and Beattayenin between Joli and Charleston. Totals include 400 and 1400 dollar estimates with multiple unnamed applicants.
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Byers
Wilily Boulevard
Brunswick
Cawogo Street
Leman
Harlin
Crulkehink
Meyers Atreata
Tyler Street
Portland Boulevard
Jorny Street
Enthnard
Handy Man Harry Mansfield Demonstrates Cabinet Making Skill
A veteran laboring man shows rare talent in cabinet making with flood and chowt dresser crafted withHeatness and skilled workmanship. His crude tool usage highlights natural ability despite no formal training, suggesting a calling in this craft.
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Harry Mansfield
Thaa
Lighted path proposal connects mill to hill access
The woolen mill requests a street light up the hill by their plant to guide workers at night. With many employees from the surrounding area, the lift would improve safety. renovations have been made in September to fading tiles, supporting the need for better illumination.
Count Us In Too The Telegram Visit Portland Attractions
A reader claims Portland offers more attractions than Forest Grove and Hillsboro, urging the Telegram to list forthcoming sights. The letter critiques biased selections and asks for complete, detailed guidance for visitors from Mr Telegram Man.
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Portland
St. Joh
Bince Wilvonville
Forest Grove
Hillsboro
Big Daly Ie
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Council
T. Johns
St. Johne
Rascal
Japan
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