City Council Official Actions and Debates on Street Projects
All members attended the regular city council meeting led by Mayor Mack. The remonstrance against Catlin street improvement was referred to the city engineer to gauge property representation. A G A R donation of $50 for decorative purposes was acknowledged. Western Cooperage sought a fire hydrant on Alma street, referred to the water and light committee. Loeffelman Oswald Martin reported a bid error on Pittsburg street, proposing $400 more or contract annulment. decision deferred for one week with engineers and city attorney to review. The city offered wood at 2.25 per cord to the school board from Gatton tract. Bills totaling 396.77 approved. Discussion over accepting St Johns avenue led to a Friday council visit to decide. Street committee chair Dr Cook authorized to repair Columbia boulevard. South Jersey street sidewalk petition referred back for more waivers. City attorney to draft a new weed ordinance. Mayor veto of dog ordinance remained. motion to override failed.
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Cit
Mack
Catlin Street
Western Cooperage Company
Alma Street
Water and Light Committee
Loeffelman, Oswald & Martin
Pittsburg Street
Gatton
St. Johns Avenue
Cook
Columbia Boulevard
South Jersey Street
Downey
Martin
Bonham
Graden
Tallman, Perrine and
Dow
Prospects Improve for Northwest Lumber Trade Amid Alaska Railroad
The Timberman reports brighter prospects for Northwest lumber as Alaska’s government railroad project worth 28 million dollars nears completion. The 416 mile Seward to Fairbanks line, plus an 38 mile Matanuska branch, will boost demand for Coast lumber, with 1914 exports to Alaska over 36 million feet. Freight-rate talks among transcontinental lines may widen Pacific Coast markets through Panama Canal competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Alaska
Seward
Fairbanks
Matanuska
Pacific Lumber Inspection Bureau
Panama Canal
Pittsburg
What the Germans Hold in French Territory
A National Geological Journal statement outlines Germany’s control of about 10 000 square miles of continental France behind their lines. The region contains nearly half of France’s industry and almost one tenth of its population, including key coal, iron, and manufacturing centers in Nord Pas-de-Calais Meuse and Meurthe et Moselle.
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France
Pas de Calais
Nord Aisne
Ardennies
Meuse
Meuthe-et-Moselle
Republic
Flemish
Nord
Pas-de-Calais
Nord Department
Pittsburg
Cleveland
Menace in Trouble Prompts Obscene Mail Trial
The Menace editorial case moves to federal court in Kansas City as publishers face indictments for sending obscene material through the mails. The piece argues for press freedom with restraint when prejudice abounds and condemns anti Catholic rhetoric as unfit for American journalism. Inquiries for Oregon pine for South Africa and auto hire rates are noted alongside a travel offer from H M Waldref at 609 F a street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
America
South Africa
Four Drowned In Willamette River Craft Accident
Four young people died when a party's motor boat capsized near the North Pacific Lumber dock on the Willamette river. Surviving is Mrs. Minnie Weiss. others named include Amos Weiss Clyde Davidson Doris Shannon and Mrs. Ethel Martin. Rescue efforts and official inquiries followed, with details of the capsizing and rescue attempts by local fishermen and harbor patrol.
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Willamette River
James J. Martin
North Willamette Boulevard
St. Johns
Doris Shannon
Vanderbilt Street
Portsmouth
Amos Weiss
Clyde Davidson
Salem Street
Minnie
Mra. Weiss
Missilend
Amos
Columbia Engineering
Ethel Martin
James Martin
St.Johns
Coyle
Weise
Eart
Elidor
Tilton
Jackson
Jueckel
Hazen
Earl Nelson
Weiss
Sampson and Smith
City Council to repeal Daly wage ordinance row
City Attorney LaRoche moved to repeal the Daly measure that set a three dollar day minimum for workers on city contracts. The proposed change would exempt street and sewer work and may nullify the entire minimum wage plan, aiming to prevent financial loss to the city amid claims the system favors aliens over American labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daly
LaRoche
Tnaos
Cesti
Portland
Department of Public Works
Laktoche
Oregonian
Family Remains and Details From Tragic Incident
Mrs. Weiss widow Minnie Wilson of Walla Walla and Mrs. Shannon sister of the deceased are named. Weiss survived by parents George Weiss and spouse, and brothers Ned and Howard, with Davidson listed at 616 Salem Street. Bodies were recovered and sent to St Johns Undertaking Parlors.
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Weiss
Minnie Wilson
Walla Walla
Howard Weiss
Shannon
George Weiss
Ned
Salem Street
St. Johns
Davidson
W. J H. Davison
Farm property swap pitch in Yamhill County Oregon
A seller promotes choice small farms in Yamhill County Oregon with potential exchanges for city property. The note cites Dr W J Gilstrap of First National Bank Building St Johns Oregon and mentions a local pharmacy selling a film item under unclear terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yamhill County
Oregon
Liam
W. J. Gilstrap
First National Bank
St. Johns
Library Hours and Notable Book Receipts
Library hours list afternoon and evening times with Sunday schedule. New acquisitions include Barrie plays such as Pantaloon Rosalind and The Will, Burnham titles, Hoppin Life of Admiral Foote and works by Darwin Haeckel and Lodge on science and astronomy, with Tolstoi War and Peace presented as a Russian panorama.
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Barrie
Pantaloon
Rosalind
Burnham
Hoppin
Admiral Foote
Fort Henry
Mississippi
Haeckel
Darwin
Galileo
Neptune
Bissel
Nicholaon
Rawlinson
Parthia
Rome
Tolstoi
Annual Alumni Reunion at Central School Sees Joyful Return
The second annual Alumni of Room 15 Central School met in the assembly hall on June 1 to renew friendships. Faculty honored guests and performers from multiple groups recited poems and sang while refreshments, souvenir cards, and class records filled the hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central School
M. F. Burghdoff
Misa Lenore Kilton
Walter Andrews
Flavius West
Leon Peterson
Lola Murphy
Iss Miller
Clyde Thayer
Meg Merrillies
Margaret Nelson
Olga
Opal Weimer
Theiano Keys
Randolph Howard
Anata Russel Smith
C. H. Boyd
Monahan
Tandh
M. F. Burghdut
Owl Club
Satellite Society
Star Society
Busy Bees
Merk
Corona Club
Central City
Royal Republic
M. P
Burghdull
Also Mentioned on This Page
H. M. Waldref
Columbia 206
St. 8 Pharmacy
Ansco Ansco
the Library
Dieck
Multnomah County
Yeon
Yeon Leall
Base Line
Sandy River
Fairview
Republic Grand
Royal Band
Roy
Amile
Meg Merrilies
Sense
Peninsula Security Co
Flrst National Bank
St. Johns Pharmacy
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