City Council approves street work and budget items
All members attended the roe meeting with Vincent presiding. Messrs. Sellick and the committee discuss cement sidewalk at his Jersey street property, costing 123.70 including election expenses. Items approved include public telephone committee, a fire pump boat effort, wood aid for a St Johns resident, Ivanhoe street improvements, Hayes Street sidewalk plans, a dog muzzling ordinance amendment, ballot charter amendments for two and four year terms, and salaries stay unchanged. A rest room room near Seay Corner is proposed at 15 dollars a month with renter to be secured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roe
Vincent
W. Sellick
Jersey
Payce
H. Henderoe
W. H. Moxon
A. BE. Dunsmore
Ivanhoe Street
Hayes Street
Philadelphia
Catlin Streets
Neilmen Davis
Cornell
Graden
Garden
Pe Eleigen
Davis
Seay, Oo Corner
Will Not Take Sides Editor St. Johns Review
We, members of the local Socialist party in convention, declare the editor was unwarranted in his assertion in committee. The Socialists of St. Johns have not declared for or against annexation and agree not to waste effort on local issues not central to socialism. Our aim is The World for the Workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Johns
Socialist Party
Primary Election Results in St Johns Merger Debate
The Statesman reports a crowded, chaotic scene around the St Johns merger bill with charge lines on the emergency clause and voter manipulation. It notes scant ballots with many write-ins, lists results by ward, and shows A A Mock and A W Vincent among mayoral nominees, plus multiple council and city offices with varied party votes and ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Mock
Progressive
A. W. Vincent
H. D. Beam
A. E. Dunamore
E. Learned
J. E. Tanch
Learned
Mr. Tanch
E. C. Geenlin
Thad. T. Parker
L. D. Jackson
J. S. Downey
W. A. Carroll
C. R. Chadwick
W. H. Nolen
Remembering Portland insurance claim in St Johns dispute
A reader letters challenge a March 5 statement claiming Portland rules would lower St Johns insurance rates if rewiring matches Portland standards. The writer asserts the claim is false and seeks space March 10 or 12 to present the truth, noting current St Johns rates are lower than University Park or Lent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
St. Johns
University Park
C. Cook
Cook
Sucegpad
Alippi
Likely Benefit From Merging St Johns With Portland
The piece argues two trades would gain from uniting St Johns with Portland the plumber and the electrician. Replumbing to meet Portland rules would affect many homes and require permits and supervision plus tearing out and reconstructing. Sewer connections would force immediate hookup and Portland prices would apply though rewiring may also be needed. The plumber and electrician would profit while the public bears the cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Johns
Portland
Portand
Building Permits For Multiple Homes On Local Streets
Eliya N Walthart plans a residence on Ivanhoe street between Burr and Alma for $1000. F L Holmes seeks a residence on Fessenden between Oswego and Mohawk for $1000. F A Yates plans a residence on Fessenden between Trumbull for $1400. BE A Murray to erect a residence on Richmond Seneca streets for $800.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliya N. Walthart
Ivanhoe Street
Burr and
Alma Streets
F, L. Holmes
Fessenden Street
Oswego
Mohawk Streets
F. A. Yates
Fessenden
Trumbull
BE. A. Murray
Richmond Street
Seneca Streets
St Johns Tax Claims Move Under Portland Government
A. L. Minor recalls taxes rising from 45 to 675 dollars annually after St Johns came under Portland authority. He alleges a large portion of St Johns school funds was taken and not returned following the transition. Referred to D. G. rwis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Minor
West Polk
Crawford Streets
St. Johns
Portland
For Sale Full Blood Bar Rock Ew Notice
For sale a full blood bar rock Ew with details unclear. The readable fragment references hatehin and Mure 4 Wonecan pert but specifics are obscured.
Portland Fee War Sparks City Merge Debate
A letter discusses Portland ordinance paying 3 dollars per day for street work with Portland resident preference, arguing it raises labor costs and delays street improvements. It questions merging St Johns into Portland, cites property owners, water rates, job access, and historic city consolidations as context for local sentiment. It notes St Johns council hearings and warns of potential influx of laborers from other areas. It concludes that merger opposition spans politicians and business interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Portland
A. W. Davis
Mars Way
St. Johns
Ity Council
Davis
Fother
Columbia River
Pittsburg
Allegheny
Brooklyn
New York
Unclear Unincumbered Property for Sale in Sheridan
Unspecified owner offers choice unincumbered property in Sheridan Yamhill county for sale or exchange. For desirable property in Ra Foe Fant roll formation contact Dr W J Gilstrap First National Building St Johns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheridan
Yamhill County
W. J. Gilstrap
First National
St. Johns
Such is the truth on St Johns merger questions
In a letter to the editor, D C Lewis argues that merging with Portland will let Portland own streets and water mains, lowering water costs and taxes for St Johns residents. He claims bond costs and plant value favor merger, while critics contest railroad commission findings and the plant’s true value, urging fair pricing before any transfer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Statesman
St. Johns
the Statesman
Portland St. Johns
Jonah
Portland Council
Portland
Vater
Bull Run
M. Rt. Morrow
St Johns
Railroad Commission
Bulun
D. C. Lewis
Lewis
Willamette
Lewis Price
City of St. John
Railroad Commissioners
City Hall
St. Johns Water Works & Lghting
Esa Io
Salem
Oregon
Frank J. Miller
Thomas . Campbell
J. Lewis
St.Johns
Ananias Club
Linnton
Mr. Lewis
Lews
Willamette Boulevard
Evangelical Church Update from Mary Monahan's Homecoming
Evangelical Church notes Mary Monahan returning to Missouri and Margaret Howard arriving from the East. Mentions the Youngeople Sunday school planning a play, a L C E delegate attending the state convention at Eugene, and a report of a great time. Bishop C. Preech and remaining ministers discuss the Lord's Supper, with annual conference set for April 1, 1915, in Corvallis Oregon. Two members died this year, both active in missionary work, leaving sorrow in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Monahan
T. J. Monahan
Missouri
Margaret Howard
Rachel Howard
Margaret
Johns
of the Christian Endeavor
Eugene
Mies
C. Eepreach
Corvallis
Oregon
Rane
John Poff
W. Roy Hall
Christian Church Youth Programs and Library Plan
The Y P and C E gave a program replacing services and the Workers Conference met March 2 with motions including establishing a church library. Nettie Hoots elected librarian. library to hold missionary and religious books. A Book Auction is planned for March 14 and a St Patrick Day party is slated for March 13 at Bert Smith's home. The Loyal Sons, new boys class, plans activities. reporter teaches the class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miay Nettie Hoots
Supt. M
Beam
Carrie Score
Charles Graden
Bert Smith
Jubers
Ste. Porter
Anti-Merger club tickets dominate city election slate
The Anti-Merger group lists a full slate for mayor city recorder treasurer city attorney and council members including A. W. Want, E. Dusmore, Thad Parker, A. Larrowe and H. W. Waldref. The plea warns against misrepresentation and warns the public not to let growth stagnate through merger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Want
City Recorder
E. Dusmore
J, BE
Tanch
Thad
T. Parker
Taking a chance on merging Portland and St Johns risks crime and taxation
A letter from Contributed questions crime reports in 5S E Portland and Lents compared with St Johns, praising local police and arguing against a Portland merger. The writer warns that taxation without representation could worsen residents' lot if merging proceeds.
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Portand
Lents
St. Johns
Portland
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Evangelical Church
Business Men’s Ticket
A. Larrowe
E. E. Gambee
H. W. Waldref
First Ward
B. Garlick
Fae Ingledue
Wenpend
Pongelinven
H. W. Bonham
C, RK. Chadwick
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