City Council approves sidewalk projects and street bids
The council met with all members present. A petition for cement sidewalk on Ivanhogg Street between Burlington and Richmond was referred to the engineer for data. Remonstrance from Milton B. Kohn received but no action. Multiple sidewalk and street improvements discussed including Ivanhoe, Hayes, Catlin, Macrum, and Chicago streets with bids from Mason and others. A hydrant request near East St Johns, and a driveway permit for Buchanan Street were considered. An ordinance reallocates funds from street bond sinking to interest.
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City Council
Vincent
Ivanhogg Street
Burlington
Richmond Street
Driected
Milton B. Kohn
Newton
Olympia
Water and Light Committee
Barnea-Lindley Company
Eross Arms
East St. Johns
Martin
Buchanan Street
Swenson Street
Myers and
Conse
Yeeelty Limits
Ivanhoe Street
Philadelphia
Catlin Streets
Hayes Street
City Recorder
Chicago Street
Willamette Boulevard
Smith Avenue
Juggling figures cited in Portland tax critique
The Review comments that figures cited by Mr Lewis are not deliberately false but are presented cautiously. It disputes his claim of $10 in taxes this year if the Portland mill rate applied locally, notes water charges of $1.65 monthly, and questions tuition claims for St Johns residents. It argues several St Johns youths attend Portland trade schools without tuition.
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Lewis
Portland
St. Johna
Lewisroperty
St. Johns
An. Pasa
D. C
Hon. D. C
Vicksburg
U.S. Supreme Court
la Roche
Arthur Langruth
Convincing Arguments Draw Anti-Mergerites Meeting
A large High School assembly heard leaders argue against merging with Portland. Mayor A W Vincent stressed local control and vaccination issues, while K C Couch cited city services and economics. Attorney Howard C Rogers outlined water franchise limits and tax impacts, with W Zimmerman closing the event.
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C. C. Currin
A. W. Vincent
St. Johns
Portsmouth
K. C. Couch
St. Johns Limits
Piedmont
Portland
St. Jonas
Western Cooperage Company
Portland Water Board
Ths
Oregon
Currin
Couch
Howard C. Rogers
United States Supreme Court
K. Lewis
W. Zimmerman
Gettan
Some Straight Facts on Consolidation Opposition
An editor notes the father of the editor contends against municipal consolidation on grounds learned from past mergers. He recalls a two-town split with four wards and three councilmen per ward, arguing union raised taxes, stalled improvements, reduced local control, and offered no guaranteed benefits beyond rhetoric. The piece criticizes proponents who promise lower taxes, more industries, higher property values, prestige, and better governance, asserting none of these materialized.
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St. Johns
Third Ward
Portland
Mr. Cook
Mr. Lewis
Leek
Ireland
Franchises and council deals in old St Johns notes
The writer argues over Portland water franchising and city consolidation in St Johns. He recalls courthouse rulings, criticizes opponents, laments merged governance, and warns that improvements depend on Portland funding and city taxes. He urges residents to consider costs and outcomes of merging versus staying independent.
Water rights and merger fears in St Johns debate
Howard O Rogers argues against merging St Johns with Portland over water ownership. He attacks anti-representative government stances and questions funding, charter rules, and the 6 percent earning requirement. He warns merging would end local self rule and keep residents paying current rates until Portland takes over.
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Portland
St. Johns
St.Johns
Railway Commission
City of St. Johns
Portalnd
Peveralag
Howard O, Rogers
High School Students Review For June Exam Season
The Teacher's Training Class reviews for the June exam with 8:15 am meetings four days weekly due to cooking on Wednesdays. Maggie Dickie joins post graduate class this year after a successful term at Wapiinitia. President Bushnell of Pacific University spoke on The Challenge of the 20th Century to James John High, stirring humor and thoughtful questions. The basketball season closed with the boys posting 5 wins in 12 games against Gresham and others, while the girls claimed continued dominance in the Columbia Willamette valley, defeating Stevenson after a six-year undefeated streak. The Stevenson return matches featured tight play, refereed by Mr. White, with a ship voyage ending the season on the Columbia River. The Pacific University Glee Club will perform March 27 in the high school auditorium, promising an evening of vocal and instrumental music at modest admission.
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Maggie Dickie
Wapi‘initia
Bushnell
Pacific University
James John
Forest Grove
Orient
Park Place
Stevenson
Washington
Columbia
St. Johns
J. J
James Jobo
White
Cascade Rapids
Cascade Locks
Facea
Castle Rock
Pacific University Gleen Club
Y. M
Pucifle University Glee Club
Glee Club
Forest Grove School
Stepmother Debate Stirs St Johns Community
A critical letter questions if St Johns needs a stepmother for youth, urging better support from relatives and cautioning against dependency. The piece promotes a March 27 high school entertainment for students and locals, and notes tennis meetings, court prep, baseball field use, and a Pacific University Glee Club concert at the high school on Saturday night with tickets 15 and 25 cents.
Independent candidate for city treasurer announced
Mrs J M Shaw declares herself an Independent candidate for city treasurer in the upcoming election to be held on April 5 1015. The declaration outlines her bid and seeks voter support in the local contest.
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J. M. Shaw
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University Park
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St. Ohne
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Columbia River
Lamoothly
Tome
W. Rogers
Dr. Gilstrap
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