Peninsula Board Favors Upper Deck on New Railroad Bridge
The St Johns Board of Trade urges the Port of Portland Commission to require an upper deck on the Northern Pacific bridge near the drydock. It argues this will shorten travel, boost Peninsula property values, and aid commerce, while noting the project may not slash freight rates but would elevate Portland as a railway center.
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Peninsula
East Side
Northern Pacific
Port of Portland Commission
Wirninss
Willamette River
Wureaas
Salt, Willamette River
Wunenas
St. Johns
Port of
St Johns
Thin Subie Tt
Port of Portland
Portland
Northern Pacific Railway
Willamette
Gas Franchise Fight Sparks City Council Debate
Local owners in St Johns push to grant a Ka gas franchise amid strong calls for open competition. Critics demand thorough investigation and evidence of backing before any private gas supplier is approved. Residents question haste and seek public input on who is applying and why.
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St Jolie
St. Johns
Piper Bhefty
Jobin
de Sale
Dollay
Mystery Society Meeting at Woodman Hall March 17
A fragment invites readers to a Free gathering at Woodman Hall on Saturday March 17 hosted by the Imgraded Redaren order. The notice urges attendance and asks readers to keep their eye on St. Johns.
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Tadiva
Redaren
Dern Woodman Hall
Keep It Open Firehouse Open Door Policy Warned
A plea urges keeping the firehouse unlocked to save minutes in an emergency. It warns against forcing doors, notes dangers of locked access, and suggests an electric bulb be left lit. It also cautions that loitering or tampering with the building is a penitentiary offense and stresses parental guidance.
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Hoys
Whither of Not One The Late Mr Anthony's Determination
A fragmented tribute praises a devoted advocate for women’s rights, noting unwavering resolve, notable victories, and a forceful speaking presence. The piece laments prejudice yet admires her influence and steadfast contributions across many years.
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K Anthony
Favor An Upper Deck Upper Deck Debate on Draw Tide Causeway
An enthusiastic meeting Wednesday evening urged the railway company to place an upper deck on the draw tide project soon to be erected. Members Suk, Moxon, Shepant, McKeon, King, Monahan, Re Wheeler and others spoke. Some Commission stipulations were deemed too strong but support remained strong for the deck. A committee of Holbrook, D C Re, Wo L Whordyke and W Munson was formed to press Port of Porthiad officials.
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Thane
Messissuk
Moxon
Shepant
McKeon
King
Monahan
Re Wheeler
Porthiad
Mr. Holbrook
D.C
L Whordyke
W Munson
Free Admission Lecture on Our Modern Civilization at Hickner Hall
Sunday evening March 18 at eight o'clock a free lecture by DOG Crow author of the Electic System of Universal Development. The talk, titled Our Modern Civilization, promises new thought ideas and public access to a scholarly discussion in Hickner hall.
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Dog
Crow
Hickner Hall
Card Of Thanks for Fire Department Aid at St John
Card of thanks expresses gratitude to the Ne fire department at St John for saving property on the night of Sunday March 11. The message thanks the department and the help of the Portland Steamship Company and W. R. Stearns for their efficiency and aid during the incident.
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St. John 1
Portland Semeenan Railway Company Ver W. Rk, Stearns
City Hall Bond Vote Urged For St Johns Building
Citizens of St Johns are urged to approve ten thousand dollars in bonds to erect a permanent city hall with vaults to safeguard records after a recent fire. The site is ready, the building size fits the growing city, and backers say it will impress visitors and serve officials for years. Taxpayers are urged to vote yes and consider the community need.
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St. Johns
Ptr
Rheumatism relief and a near miss fire in Merald item
J C Bayne praises Chamberlain's Pain Balm as the best remedy for rheumatism and claims prompt relief from a single application. A house on Joey Decatur street caught fire Thursday morning but the fire was confined inside the residence with significant damage. C Couch received a letter from son Fred in Grand Haven Michigan about passing a three day test for a second mate position aboard the Great Lakes fleet.
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J. C. Bayne
Merald
Addington
Indian Territory
Chamberlain
Balin
Jackson
A. M. Stearns
Joey Decatur
Stearns
An. C. Couch
Fred
Grand Haven
Michigan
Great Lakes
Election caucus nominates Valentine for mayor in 1900s style meeting
A large caucus gathered to nominate a businesslike slate for city offices. Fred W. Valentine won the mayoral nomination with 48 votes, while S. L. Dobie and S. C. Norton were chosen as councilmen in the first ward. Hewitt and Bredeen won in the second ward, with Poff, Arnett, and King as councilmen at large. Hall became treasurer and Downs clerk and recorder. The ticket was approved and adjournment followed.
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Bickner
W. H. King
W. L. Thorndyke
F. W. Valentine
H. W Brice
Douglass
N. A Gee
B.C. Hurlbert Des Parker
Mabde
Valentine
Brice
J. H. Black
D. G. Busbey
S.C. Norton
L. Dobie
Hewitt
Bredeen
Geertz HS. Hewitt
P. A. Bredeen
John Poff
C. W. Arnett
N. A. Gee
Poff
Arnett
King
Gee
Fred W. Valentine
Norton
Hewitt P. A. Bredeen
C.W
Apeila
St. Johnie
Oregon
Hieschel
Vist
St. Johns
Wood For Sal At Ferry Landing Pittsburg Street St Johns
Opened woodyant ready to deliver dry wood anywhere in wel farvish planet. Trimmi Will farns miming blackwood or slabwood four-foot wood or stove length. Trial order welcome. No wood better than ours. Out of Pittsburg Street St Johns.
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Pitteturg Street
Trimmi
Pittsburg Street
St. Johns
Woman Walks Home After Portland Fire Delays
Sunday evening Miss Mary Bickner left Oswego on the eight o'clock car and rode to Portland. When the train halted between Portsmouth and Northern Hill power failed and news spread that the city’s business portion was in ruins. Conductor said wires down in St Johns and no passage through Gerry Street. She walked the rest, anxious for her brothers and glad to arrive safely despite the fearfully long journey.
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Mary Bickner
Oswego
Portland
Portsmouth
Northern Hill
Géry Street
Dinner Notice for April 2 at Congregational Church
Election Jay reminds residents of a dinner Monday April 2 at the MW A Hall from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Ms J H CHAMeERa serves as secretary and asks readers to remember the date.
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Congregational Chugeh
W. A. Hall
Free Ferry Opening Set for March 18
Tar Review announces the ferry franchise opens Sunday March 18 with free trips for the public. A large influx of visitors is expected from out of town and strong city turnout is anticipated. Manager J K Brink facilitated the arrangement and the paper pledges coverage of the event.
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Tar
J. K. Brink
Always Keeps Chamberlains Cough Remedy at Home
Local note from W. W. Kearney editor of the I lent in Missouri praising Chamberlains Cough Remedy. It claims quick relief when kept on hand for colds and croup prevention in children, with sale by Johnsons Pharmacy.
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Chamberlain
W. W. Kearney
Lowry City
Missouri
Yevery
Jackson's
Goodhearted Fellow Delivers Free Fire Aid by Harry Wilcox
A generous resident named Harry Wilcox offered free fire relief, bringing his van to Jersey Street when a mill fire broke out. He moved and returned goods for Bon Ton barbershop and a cigar factory, working until midnight, declining cash offers with the motto I can afford to do good. He is praised as a steadfast, selfless helper in distress.
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Harry Wilcox
Wilcox
Jersey Street
Bon Ton
Gravel Company Wins Settlement in Lien Case
Four months earlier A. R. Myers filed a lien against St. Johns Land and Gravel Company and property holders. The Gravel Company won a demurrer in court and Myers accepted the same amount offered previously, plus settling court costs of the case.
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A. R. Myers
St. Johns Land and Gravel Company
Myer
Myers
Jewelers Change Hands A K Wilson Out of Position
A K Wilson, known locally for a four minute man role with jewelry and watch repair, has disposed of his business and is now out of a position. Marion Salisbury arrives from Portland with long ties to a jewelry firm and aims to build a large trade through extensive advertising.
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A. K. Wilson
R. Marion Salisbury
Portland
Remedy for Babies Coughs Colds Sold by Jerkoun Pharmacy
A vintage remedy praised as a favorite for babies. It claims to quickly cure coughs and colds and prevent danger from croup. For sale by Jerkoun Pharmacy, with promotional language and limited observable details.
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Jerkoun
St Johns Council approves Catlin Street grading project
The City of St Johns Oregon Council deems it expedient to grade Catlin Street from Lively to Jersey Streets following a light grade similar to county roads. Improvements to follow City Charter Ordinances and plans by City Engineer. plans filed in the Records Office.
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Rusatven
City of
St Johns
Oregon
Lively Street
Jersey Street
City of St. Johns
Catlin
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