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Newspaper
Saint Johns Review
Location
Saint Johns, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1911
Page
1
The Street Carnival failed to meet expectations with cooler lights and weak attractions. The Knights of Pythias organized the event and drew few out-of-town visitors. the best act was Prof Boss the elastic man, while other offerings ranged from ordinary to dull.
The article notes public discussion on cutting police staff, arguing fewer officers may suffice today. It compares four years of arrests under successive chiefs 1908 to 1910, showing rising totals from 98 to 328 and implying each officer averaged 35 arrests in 1904.
John L. Samuels of Idaho, in St Johns on Saturday, inspected the city dock and Gatton tract property while describing plans for an independent slaughter house and yards. He claimed the venture would centralize cattle from Washington, Idaho and Oregon for shipment to Portland retail butchers, with large deals in hogs and sheep.
An experimental order secured for burned over piling by the Santa Fe railroad proves satisfactory. A large demand exists for this material, with vast quantities remaining usable decades after forest fires killed the trees.
A Portland resident accuses the Portland Commercial Club of discrimination against St Johns. An inquirer seeking information about St Johns was redirected with vague claims about a se car line and a city hall, implying poor support for the adjoining district. The letter calls for reassessing staff competence and the club’s treatment of St Johns.
A list of building permit numbers 42 through 48 covering projects in City area blocks. Valuations range from 100 to 2000 dollars. Projects include saloon alteration on Burlington street, enlarging and erecting dwellings on Charleston Hayes Tyler Pierce Mohawk Hayes streets, and other specified locations between Willamette boulevard Edison Catlin St. Johns avenues and Richmond.
Stock Yard receipts at Portland Union show cattle 663 calves 25 hogs 1103 sheep 3203 horses and mules 43 as very light supplies sustain strength in prices despite declines at Eastern markets. Demand for all offerings remains active with light steers and butcher hogs selling well, horses inquired at noted levels. A Portland meeting spurs a statewide Good Roads association to replace the dissolved Oregon Good Roads body and to seek broader cooperation across Oregon.
A benefit concert is planned to raise funds for Teddy a Portland orphan who is gradually losing his sight and seeking a home and musical education. The Portland Journal outlines Teddy's situation and urges community support for the event.
The article argues McNamara’s arrest was legal if supported by evidence and notes calls it kidnapping by some union chiefs while others label it a setup. It contrasts theories of guilt with the Los Angeles Times blast, condemns the bombers as brutal criminals, and urges thorough pursuit to convict them, stressing innocence until proven guilty.
J A Cole formerly with Bitgood and Cole now based in Astoria spent a few hours in St Johns during a Portland business trip. He connected with friends and renewed his Review subscription for another year, noting quiet business recently but brighter prospects for a record season in the city by the east coast summer, and Salo Oliver cried as a new arrival at Couch and Co site.
Vancouver man Clyde Leiser landed a record sturgeon in the Columbia River weighing 1000 pounds and measuring feet inches. The monster required a hatchet to save the net, and Leiser caught it singlehanded after several hours of fight. It is said to be the largest sturgeon caught in the Columbia since pioneer days.
Public notice from Chief R. McKinney warns all dog license owners to pay by the second Monday of April or face a $10 to $50 fine with no leniency. The May events in Champoeg mark civil government foundations on the Pacific coast with Oregon Pioneer Association and Native Line leading the observance. The Oregon Mining Congress meets in Portland May 16-18 to unite miners and spur renewed interest in mining activity in the state.
Rumors circulate that active proelopares concerning the Mount Hood trolley line to St Johns may surface within a few days. An Br Thurmond is making notable improvements through street alterations.
The city steadily advances with over a hundred new residences in a year, outpacing many western towns. Critics claim slow property movement, yet evidence of ongoing development shows forward momentum. Residents are urged to appreciate progress and avoid regrets if selling now, as St Johns nears a construction boom.
A local note defends city officials against claims they favor outside contractors. It cites Portland and St Johns competition on sewer work and urges labor be drawn from St Johns workers when feasible, arguing foreigners fill roles locals could fill.
A Portland water rate is likely to increase to at least 1.15 dollars per month to avoid a large bond issue needed to break even for the coming year. Water prices have fluctuated for six to eight years since the St Johns franchise. The St Johns minimum charge stands at 1.00 dollars per month.
Three policemen are assigned to St Johns replacing four. The change comes as St Johns merges with Portland, triggering a likely reduction in local policing. The note suggests preparing for a smaller force.
The third regular council session saw socialist Perrine harshly criticize the sewer contractor and city engineer over alleged laxity. Actions included granting an electric sign permit, streetwear and macadam projects, rail company surface work, and a heated debate on Maple street sewer work with calls to open trenches and reseat pipes to specifications.
A lively May day tale recounts a playful attack by the Lend a Hand girls intermediate class led by Mrs. Kelly on John Keeler, the Up-to-date superintendent, resulting in a comic surrender. Also noted: Orchard Ladder & Manufacturing Co of St Johns drafts articles to establish a local plant and a month of mail counting at the post office with staff efforts to speed counting.
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