Grand jury sessions questioned in British Hindu affair case
The article alleges misuse of subpoenas by a Multnomah County deputy in a case involving Hindus and a British government inquiry. Witnesses were paid with county funds, unaware no grand jury was in session, and claims may be rejected by county officials. Possible indemnity claims against the United States loom as next development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thas
United States
Wyatt
Multnoimah
Bloch
Malarkey
King George V
India
Pacific Coast
St. Johns
Gordon Dickey
Regal Grand
Dan J
James Wes Laidlaw
Dickey
Multnomah County
Yor
State of
Oregon
George J. Cameron
G. W. Garland
Grand Ry
J. B. van de Bogart
T. Glover
Lee Lane
Roy Garlick
Sherman Cochran
T. J. Murphy
L. L. Bennett
Rae Eee
Ray van Panelty
Grand Jury
B. van de Bogart
Chamber of Building
Cameron
Post Office
L. L. Levings
Garland
Dewey United States
Ian de Bogart
F. Gomera
Hindu riots probe taints Cameron DA ethics claim
A scathing letter accuses Multnomah County District Attorney Cameron of abusing authority to aid British interests in a Hindu riot case. It cites fake grand jury actions, private detectives, and alleged cooperation with a British consular representative, urging the Attorney General to intervene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
M. M. Bloch
George J. Cameron
George V
Bloch
Himelf
Loose Money Scarce in St Johns Hinting Local Lending Need
The piece argues money is tight in St Johns making it hard to borrow at reasonable rates despite land worth 1500 dollars offering mortgage security. It laments lack of response to a 300 dollar two year loan at eight percent and suggests a building and loan society would help local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Johns
Tho
Building and Loan Association
St. Jobkus
City Proceedings Signify Street Improvements And Franchises
The council opened Tuesday night with petitions to improve Willis boulevard Bruce street to St Johns avenue and New York street Hayes to Willis boulevard with macadam surface and sidewalks. A five cent fare clause in a Portland Railway franchise provoked debate. most favored keeping it, but work on Fessenden street proceeded with plans now underway. Elsewhere, Burr street assessments faced objections, a crossing permit on Hayes and Tyler granted, and sewer routing via river threatened by a lumber company opposition. An estimated street project total reached 34 513.75.
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Willis Boulevard
Bruce Street
St. Johns Avenue
New York Street
Hayes
Edison Street
Portland Railway, Light & Power Co
Hiller
Windle
Johnson
Cook
Davis
Downey
Dobie
Fessenden Street
Hendricks
Eepy
A. L. Minor
Tyler Street
Andrew
Messrs
Mack
Evans
Borer
Martin
Burr Street
Cooper
Tyler
Weyerhaeuser Lumber Co
Peterson Co
Hh Street
Fillmore
Edison
Jereey
City approves bills totaling five hundred nine
An ordinance amending ordinance No. 160 was passed and may be found in this issue.
Edlefsen Fuel Co Establishes Portland Coal Yard
The Edlefsen Fuel Co formed by A H Edlefsen P H Bird and John N Edlefsen opens offices at foot of Railroad and Russell Portland with yards in South Portland. It handles anthracite coal rock springs coal slabwood and coke and ships from Wales and Wyoming. A St Johns yard near water tower will serve local needs and prices will be kept low as business grows.
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Edlefren Fuel Co
A. H. Edthe
P. H. Bird
John N. Edlefsen
Edlefsen Fuel Co
Railroad
Russell
Portland
South Portland
Rock Springs
St. Johns
Nee
Carnival of Sport at News Hall St Johns July 4
A carnival of boxing and wrestling at News Hall St Johns on July 4 features amateur bouts and a few pro matches. Prof Frank Ely will present exhibitions with two or three Bret class pros. evening includes a catch can wrestling bout between Walter Arndt and Prof Ely for a purse. The program also includes a four round boxing exhibit and other entertainments to be announced.
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News Hall
St. Johns
Frank Ely
Bret Clase
Walter Arndt
San Francisco
Ely
Building Permits Issued for New Dwellings
Permit numbers list three dwellings: J J Karr on Seneca Street between Columbia Boulevard and Fairhaven Street costing 1000 dollars, A A Schrimsher on Hayes Street between Catlin and Trumbull for Mr. Koerner costing 2700 dollars, and J W Lindley on Leonard Street between Catlin and Fessenden costing 1200 dollars.
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J. J. Karr
Seneca Street
Columbia Boulevard
Fairhaventreet
A. A. Schrimsher
Hayes Street
Catlin
Trumbull
Mr. Koerner
J. W. Lindley
Leonard Street
Fessenden
Portland Bonds fund Broadway bridge project locally
Facing a weak Eastern bond market Portland residents buy the city’s new improvement bonds to avoid delays. Bids from Eastern firms were below expectations, with the best offer at zero net, prompting a local purchase of the initial $250000 block of the $2,000,000 Broadway bridge issue to prevent losses and delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Simon
Get
Broadway Bridge
Case of Blood Poisoning at St Vincent Hospital
Thomas Glover a well known saloon man was taken to St Vincent hospital Wednesday suffering from a severe case of blood poisoning. He injured his leg above the ankle a few days ago the wound was slight but grew painful until blood poisoning set in. Friends hope for a safe recovery and his smiling countenance on the streets soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Glover
St. Vincent Hospital
Episcopalian Diocese to Sell All Portland Properties
The Episcopalian Diocese of Oregon plans marketing of all Portland properties valued over 200000 dollars. The sale aims to fund improvements on newly acquired property on the hill west of town. A trolley line is needed to connect the site with the new school, otherwise students may face difficult climbs.
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Oregon
Portland auto tour brightens rainless day for children
Treat Unfortunate children of Portland received a two hour outing as local automobilists donated rides around the city. Wards of the Boys' & Girls' Aid Society the Children's Home and the People's Institute enjoyed the excursion in large cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Boys’ & Girls’ Aid Society
Children's Home
People's Institute
Iity
Prairie City Hosts Railroad Day as Valley Line Reaches Town
Prairie City marks an early season Railroad Day to celebrate the extension of the scene Valley line. Prominent speakers praised the railroad’s expected benefits, and a large barbecue followed the addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Prairie City
Scene Valley
Oregon Pioneer Association Reunion in Portland
The Oregon Pioneer Association held its annual reunion in Portland this week. Mayor Simon delivered an address of welcome as surviving pioneers and other speakers recalled the early days of Oregon. A banquet at the armory capped the event.
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Pioneers
Geog
Portland
Oregon Pioneer Association
Empire Builders
Old Oregon
Simon
Armory
Portland club names successor to Tom Richardson
C. C. Chapman will succeed Tom Richardson as manager of the Portland Commercial Club for the development league. Chapman is an acknowledged man of experience and was nominated by Beckwith, with Richardson’s endorsement, and seconded by Hewes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Richardson
Portland Commercial Club
T Se
C. C. Chapman
Iyrenee
Beckwith
Mama Richardson
Hewesimously
May Build Brick Block on Philadelphia and Ivanhoe
C. C. Woodhouse of Republic Washington has been seen in St Johns these days seeking approval for a brick block on his property at the corner of Philadelphia and Ivanhoe streets. It is likely the project will proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Woodhouse
Republic, Wash
St. Johns
Philadelphia and
Ivanhoe Streets
Thomas Monahan
Man Ellis
End of Month Savings If You Save A Dollar
A brief note urges saving any amount at the First National Bank which issues Time Certificates of Deposit. It emphasizes even a small sum can start a CD.
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First National Bank
St Johns Local News Includes Outing Boat Trip And Civic Notes
Local items report a Sunday 8:30 AM gas boat trip to Lady's Island with crowd demand and 50 cent tickets. Other notices praise the Electric theatre, the Peninsula band for July Fourth, and improvements by Dan Williamson. Several residents are noted in real estate moves, railway and bank interests, and a forthcoming paradi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Johns
Lady's Island
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Council Proceedings
New Fuel Company
Carnival of Sport
Dan Williamson
Peninsula
North Bank
Nyal
Columbia Steel Works
W. H. Guiles
Indiana
Iowa Cavalry
St. Johna
Alberta
Canada
A. M. Esson
J. $. Downey
W. W. Windle
M. Ei Cuneah
Leavitt Street
F. N
Sandifer
Committee On Parade
R. Alsberge
Stafford Street
Buchanan
Scranton International Correspondence School
Wolcott
South Jersey
Washington Street
St. Laundry
Bece
W. W. Holcomb
Attorney
Holbrook Building
St Johns
S. J. Wilson
Washington State
Kenton
S. W. Rogers
Jersey Street
McKinney & Davis
Chicago Street
N. Bailey
Whitwood Court
H. Dean
Ashland, Et
John Goodman
C.P. Gates
Burlington Street
Wataem-doerd
Mee
Calef Bros
John Koerner
Fort Hayes
Gail Perrine
Red Willow
Aie
C. Cooper
Hamilton, Montana
St.Johns
Amis
J. Seacrist
Family
Texas
Loieate
J. W. Lindsey
Leonard Eee
River View
K. C. Couch
Chester Vincent
Engineer Corps
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