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Newspaper
Saint Johns Review
Location
Saint Johns, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1905
Page
2
A statement asserts the association's aims exclude political meddling. It emphasizes its sole object is advancing the material interests of the people and vows not to let politics impair its usefulness. The group claims higher aims beyond local or broader political involvement.
Friday evening, March 3, 1905, a call is issued for a graded street along the water front to support St Johns industrial growth. The piece argues mills and factories drive wealth and that neglect of utilities and dock facilities endangers the city’s status. It asserts the city council now has full authority to act, warning inactivity harms progress.
Citizens debate keeping liquor license issues out of politics and propose submitting the liquor question to a direct vote. Supporters argue a citywide decision would shield councilors from responsibility while ensuring that elected officials reflect broader interests and work for St Johns.
In a Tuesday report it is stated the St Johns Commercial Association plans a mass meeting to nominate city officers. The association insists it is non political and has never suggested involvement in the city election. Accusations to the contrary are dismissed as fake by the group.
A broad clean up and beautification drive spreads through Portland suburbs and the city with meetings and organized plans. The Ladies Civic Improvement League targets St Johns with early vigorous efforts to enhance lanes and homes, urging support from the Commercial Association and citizens. Rumors claim United States Marshal Jack Matthews may step back from active federal service amid political turmoil.
A letter praises St Johns civic spirit urging a saloon ban, bank and fire protection, and rapid city growth. The writer commends Mr Heitor and the local newspaper, noting the town's bright destiny and the editor’s substantial personal contributions to the publication.
Community notices show With Columbia Aseam and Modern Woodmen of America chapters meeting weekly at Bickner Hall with officers named. An excursion labeled Go-Slow and Never-Arrive Railway is planned for next Monday evening at Bickner Hall, urging readers to secure tickets.
Old Cassidy, a well known Portland character, was found dead under a dock in Portland. A Trinity College Dublin graduate famed for brilliance yet prone to drink, he spent years in the city’s saloons and a life marked by bravado and decline. A native Filipino theatre is planned to be a notable attraction at the Trail.
A reader praises St Johns Portland as a healthy, picturesque community with expanding industry and thriving schools. The writer notes its water front advantages, recent municipal organization, strong employment prospects, and the town’s rapid numerical growth reflected in crowded schools and active churches and Sabbath schools. The letter frames St Johns as an attractive, neighborly neighborhood poised for continued development.
A storefront advertises clairvoyant and palmistry services at Yanda's temple of palmistry. Readings include astrology, cards, clairvoyance, and spiritual guidance. Location cited as Fourth Street, Portland Oregon, with readings by a No 4 and names given out on request.
A parade of local and visiting figures appears this week with HL Carlson from The Dalles Oregon on business, Mrs P Helan's father hop grower near Gervais visiting, Mrs Wilson of Sherwood in town, jeweler Belcher at home, and Mrs Fox of Salem visiting daughter Mrs Simmons. Others include Geo Honville, St Johns electrician, Mr Talluian Newberg, Simmons on Bdi con street planning to Pennsylvania, JF Hansen ex Glen Word Iown now in Alberta, Judge and Mrs K F Wicker Kalama visiting Allan Blackburn, A J Gunderson family ill, J H Wilson from North Dakota exploring investment, and a St Johns cafe social game with Mr Davis.
Seventh Day Adventist church notices announce Sabbath services at 100 miles regular service at the meeting house every Sunday with prayer meetings Wednesday evening. Congregational services at Bickner's Hall weekly after month at 300, Sunday school 220. Classes and meetings include Epworth League 690 pm, Junior League 2 pm Sunday, and Evangelical Church preaching Sundays. Sunday school and prayer meetings details vary. Subscription option offered for Tax Review at one year.
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