St Johns Review reflects on city progress and transit
A. W. Markle comments on St Johns Oregon progress with new residences and industries, the free ferry, and trolley service. He compares local transit to Chicago and Los Angeles, defends the Portland Railway Company, and notes corporate roles in city growth and public works.
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St. Johan
Band of Destiny
Piedmont
St. Johns
St. Jane
Portland Railway Company
St. Johor
Portland
Chicago
Pittsburg
Los Angeles
Wero Betwee
Long Beach
Broadway bridge promises a boon for St Johns
A sea captain who regularly sails California to Portland says once the Broadway bridge is built most vessels will dock at St Johns. Portland bridges hinder maritime traffic and if the government answers the largest petition, drawbridges may stay closed certain hours, benefiting St Johns as a shipping point with new warehouses and wharves along the water route.
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Broadway
St Johns
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Portland
St Johns Portland
St Johns Dock Proposal Spurs City Infrastructure Debate
Residents push to lease the idle city dock by expanding sidetracks and connecting with the Broadway bridge and Mount Hood Railway line in St Johns. Aimed at boosting traffic, revenue, and lowering property taxes, advocates urge bids for lease after improvements, while authorities weigh state law on saloon proximity to schools and local tax implications.
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Ula
Portland
St. Johns
Broadway
Mount Hood
City
Memorial Day Reflections by W R C and St Johns
The W R C and Post attend pre Memorial Day services at St Johns M E B church. The memory of loved ones and veterans from Old Minnesota 1st and other conflicts is recalled with reverence. Children present a flag during the ceremony. after programs at the GAR hall, mutual thanks are offered to St Johns Decora tion Day supporters and the community.
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Co. A
Minnesota
1St Bull Run
W. RC
St.Johns
Hill Grove
Gar
St. Johns
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