31 Mar 1905
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Newspaper
Saint Johns Review
Location
Saint Johns, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1905
Page
1
A Cottage Grove style brisk summary notes the St Johns Commercial Association banquet fostered unity among local business leaders. It praises active residents, urges more housing to meet Weyerhauser mill labor needs, and highlights civic improvement efforts by the Civic Improvement league. The piece urges end to political strife and calls for constructive city development.
A schooner Luzon loads lumber at Cone's Hetock for San Francisco while the river towboat Star undergoes repairs. Tug Nestor, captained by Mil on Sorith, prepares an upper cabin amid logs and piles towing from Cowrie and Lewis rivers. Captain Smith, Buck Smith’s brother, is Nestor’s engineer. Hen Smith is also aboard. A wrecked steamer Elder nears refloat but remains aground, deemed a gonner by experts. A bear shaped raft with piles and saw logs, about 50 feet long and using 10 tons of chains, is built at Coal Creek Rainier for Frisco towage, as oil burners replace wood and coal in regional vessels. The wood trade faces reduction amid rapid fuel changes.
Mr George Ahiens of Amer Jet Mow Company of Manson Wis writes that his firm contemplates a Port land area plant with estimated cost 140000, city to supply 50000 if a 190000 city bonus is secured. Installments possible, plant would boost St Johns payroll and warrants close attention.
A letter argues voters should decide who governs St Johns rather than delegate power to outside railroad interests. It frames the April 1 ballot as the test of local control over mayor and council, and endorses the local paint and grocery merchants while promoting The Review subscription.
A local voter argues for T. J. Monohan as St Johns mayor, detailing his proven public service, progressive stance, and selfless record. He contrasts Monohan with Jobes, asserting Monohan’s consistent support for city advancement and public interests over personal gain. The piece urges readers to choose Monohan for the upcoming mayoral decision.
An open letter urges voters in St Johns to weigh candidates for the upcoming Monday election. It argues business stakeholders should influence municipal leadership and endorses two men, Carlson and Peterson, from local firms as ideal councilmen. It claims their extensive local investments and reputations will advance St Johns interests.
W V Jobes a candidate for mayor of St Johns was born on Staten Island and raised near Rockford Illinois. He worked as bookkeeper and cashier in Rockford then at Field Leiter Co in Chicago, later with Patisade Flour mills in Minneapolis and Inland Empire Milling Co in Holland. He moved to St Johns with his sons to form The Jobes Milling Co and now runs a new flour mill praised as a town credit. he says he has not been active in politics but will pursue honest government for the people.
An editorial urges voters to judge candidates by honesty and efficiency, warning against manipulating influences. It cites Oregon legislature dynamics, calls for scrutiny of names on the ballot, and advocates electing progressive, principled leaders to advance St Johns’ welfare.
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