City Council Receives Bids and Approves Street Plans
All members attended the regular council meeting led by Mayor Vincent. Bids for Oswego street improvements were opened with Cochran-Nutting & Co. lowest at 2557.79 and awarded. A fire hydrant was ordered at Hayes and Reno, with more hydrants planned on St Johns. Cleanup Day was set for April 5th in St Johns, and ordinances on censorship and the water plant were advanced to voters.
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Vincent
Zeigler
Swenson
Water and Light Committer, LLC
Trenik
Philadelphia Street
Oswego Street
Smith Avenue
Columbia Boulevard
Majeske
St. Johns Avenue
Hayes Street
Philadelphia
Catlin Streets
Ivanhoe Street
Catlin
Catlin Street
St. Johns
Garlick
John
Leston
Frustrations Over Annexation to Portland Highlight Local Costs
The Beaver State Herald from Lewiston Oregon notes residents who favored annexation to Portland now face limited benefits. Improvements came from the county and Mrs. Bright funded street lighting, with new substantial buildings seen. The city offers little relief on cash, taxes, or licenses, while water appears cheaper by about $3 yearly, amid warnings of further restrictions on trees and street projects.
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Portland
Bright
Lewis
Water Merger Talk From St Johns Sparks Town Debate
A resident from St Johns discusses merging the town with others. Questions arise about water supply from Bull Run, summer warmth, policing, lighting, depot relocation, fire truck plans, school books, and city hall occupancy. The dialogue hints at broader fears and local distrust of change.
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St. Johns
Bull Run
Peninsula
East St. Johns
University Park
Portland
Stark Street
Unpopular City Decision Hits Portland Suburb
A Port land suburb laments city commissioners’ move not to cover street light obligations from July to November last year, totaling over 900. Residents note city taxes and permit fees now apply, with local services and aging pipe and hydrants left to support the district.February 1914 comments from Lents urge fairness and question timing. A column at St John’s Pharmacy touts special phonograph deals.
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Daly
City of
Portland
Gilbert Avenue
Main Street
Mt. Scott Avenue
Water rates and the St Johns Portland merger dispute
Howard Rogers argues against merger driven water rate relief for St Johns residents, noting the St Johns Water Company franchise runs until April 1919 and federal law protects contract obligations. He says Portland could not legally lower rates or compete without condemning and buying the plant, and the Railway Commission remains the sole rate regulator. He warns voters to be wary of merger promises and emphasizes local autonomy.
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St. Johns
Portland
St. Johns Water Company
Bull Run
St. Johne
United States Supreme Court
Vicksburg
Niskabure Waverspike Coginay
U. S. Supreme Court
Ropuleipe
City of St. Johns
City of
Railway Commission
Wanted Boarders For Quiet Home Near Ear Line
Several responsible boarders are sought for a nice quiet home on E. 5 Mohawk Street. Utilities optional piano use available. Please inquire at the residence for details and terms.
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Mohawk Street
Momentous Question on Portland St Johns Merger
An editor urges readers to support merging St Johns into a greater Portland, arguing unity brings growth, improved services, and stronger economic standing. The piece cites annexation examples like Montavilla and Lewis, noting population gains, Bull Run water, police protection, and electric lights as benefits of union.
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Lita
St. Johns
Portland
Montavilla
Lewis
Bis
W. A. Carroll
Women Voters urged to unite for St Johns progress
A letter to the editor argues women should speak on city governance and join in plans to boost St Johns autonomy from Portland. The writer criticizes water-front land prices and urges a $100,000 city bond to buy land for factory sites, proposing rental to attract industry and offer opportunity to women to govern for two years.
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Advan
Portland
St. Johns
Lonal
St.Johns
Northwest
Parent-Teachers Notes Show Pictures In Multnomah Theatre
Central-East School Parent-Teacher Circle plans to screen Finley Motion pictures featuring Oregon birds fish and animals at Multnomah Theatre. A entertaining program was presented at Central yesterday at the regular monthly meeting. The next meeting is set for April 8 at 3 o'clock in the First Trust and Savings Bank building via East St Johns. An evening session is scheduled March 24 at 8 p m in Central school with Miss Alice Joyce Portland teacher who traveled Europe last year offering an illustrated lecture. The event is free to all attendees.
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Central-East School
Finley
Multnomah
Oregon
Central Hoor
Parent-Teachers Association
Parent-Teachers’ Association
Alice Joyce
Portland
Europe
Port Harbor Watchman Chronicle Notes Local Roles
A fragment notes a person described as a citizen of St. John the Gatew, linked to Portland harbor rather than North End Portland. Mentions watches and rates at Rogers, Jersey Street, with unclear roles or residence and no full context.
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St. John the
Rogers
Jersey Street
Merger Club open meeting discusses Portland water policy
An open meeting in the library by the Merger Club debated water rights if St Johns merges into Portland. Officials cited Supreme Court decisions on exclusive franchises and Portland policy favoring merged suburbs getting Portland water rates. Residents cited Montavilla and Lents as examples of benefits and urged a merger to gain lower rates, hydrants, and fire insurance advantages.
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Supreme Court
Beene AE
City of
Portland
Oregon State Senate
Languith
Merv Club
Portland Municipal Water Company
City of St. Johns
City of Portland
St. Johns Water Company
Portland Water Department
Wm. Deveny
St. Johns
Montavilla
Montavilla Row
Mr. Carroll
Lents
Commercial Club
Parma
St Johns City Features Positively for Growth
St Johns is described as a thriving community with strong industry rank, rapid Portland commuter access every 16 minutes, navigable waterways on three sides, abundant gas and electricity, two robust banks, five sizeable schools, pure water supply, hard surface streets, extensive sewerage, a modern brick city hall, reliable payroll, and monthly freight car shipments. It notes railroad access and claims it as gateway to Portland harbor with ideal climate and healthful living.
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St. Johns
Portland
Portland Harbor
Ridiculous claim on city funds denounced as hot air
Mergerites claim 11000 borrowed from the sinking fund to cover deficits in the general fund. The speaker says no transfer has occurred recently and challenges anyone to prove otherwise. The city’s finances are reported as healthier, with old debts cleared and bills paid on time as new tax money comes in, unlike Portland.
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Portland
Let Us Grow by Keeping Away From Portland Debt
The piece argues against annexation and city debt for Portland. It cites Montavilla population figures, bonds, saloon licenses losses, and a conservative budget stance by Portland officials while contrasting St Johns finances. It urges restraint to avoid tax hikes and indebtedness, ending with Editor Ed.’s view.
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Howard C. Rogers
Montavilla
Hammond
Lents
Lents Herald
St. Johns
Portland
Bigelow
Department of Finance
Salem
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St. Johna
Sheridan
W. J. Gilstrap
First National Bank Bldg
King
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