Born on a trolley in New York a unique city child
A newborn in New York, David Mills Reilly, came into the world on a trolley car on East 64th Street. The crowd cheered as Bellevue hospital staff delivered him to his mother Mrs. Reilly and doctor David Mills. The car halted, the crowd roared, and the baby was christened with affectionate jokes about his future public speaking.
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New York
Belleveu
David Mills Reilly
Mary Reilly
26Th Street
Mullen
Bellevue Hospital
David Mills
Reilly
Bellevue
May Day Party Honors Beulah Beam At Beam Home
A May Day surprise shower was held May first at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Beam for their daughter Beulah. Attendees included Beulah Beam and many friends and neighbors, with refreshments of cake wafers and chocolate.
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Frank Beam
Beulah
Beulah Beam
Margaret Sparks
Lulu Day
Nellie Whisler
Gladys Palmer
Vida Evans
Marcella Richards
Cordelia Cross
Edna Hollenbeck
Velva Bean
Floy Coffey
Julia Johnson
Vina Swan
V Westhefer
Ed Westhefer
Frank Knowles
Osborn Walker
Forrest Hill
Roy Beam
Fred Marlette
Archie Smock
Hazen Smith
George Marlette
Ransome Powell
Wham and Gordon
Building Permit No 29 For Kellogg Dwelling On Willamette
Permit issued to W S Kellogg to erect a dwelling on Willamette boulevard between Polk and Buchanan streets at an estimated cost of 2250 dollars.
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W.S. Kellogg
Willamette Boulevard
Polk and
Buchanan Streets
Oregon minimum wage bill targets workers age twenty and up
The state federation of labor prepares a bill to set minimum wages and hours for clerks, mechanics, railroad workers, and factory hands with overtime rules. It bars under twenty workers over sixteen hours daily, six days weekly, and sets penalties for violations. certain farm and piece-work terms are covered. The bill, linked to earlier eight hour debates, aims for ballot approval in November.
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State Federation of Labor
Congress
United States
Oregon
Federation of Labor
Suggestion to Prefer Local Labor in St Johns
A letter to the Observer urges the St Johns Commercial club to pressure city industries to hire white home labor instead of foreign workers. It argues many locals are unemployed all winter and spring while minority workers fill jobs, and that growth depends on employing citizens.
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St. Johns
Commercial Club
Pew
If I Had Known I Made the Cross Myself Verse
The Chancellor reflects on the burden of guilt from driving his own punishment. He muses that if he had known the cross was for him he might have chosen a lighter fate, yet he sang merrily and built it firm and strong, bearing Calvary's weight.
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Calvary
Work in the M. M. degree at special Masonic meeting
A special meeting of the A. F. & A. M. will convene tomorrow evening to confer the M. M. degree. C. O. Rogers, secretary, notes the event and urges attendance by members.
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M. M
Rith
C. O. Rogers
Socialists and Religion in Public Debate
An anonymous reader argues socialists support religious liberty and free speech yet face questions about how their platform aligns with church teaching. The letter cites street orators, party platforms, and calls for clearer socialist positions on religion while defending religious freedom and urging calm, informed discussion.
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Indy
Lutheran Church
Portland
Gipsy Smith
Socialist Party
Peninsula Title and Realty Co. offers abstracts service
Peninsula Title Abstract and Realty Co advertises abstracts continued and examined with accurate work and reasonable fees. Manager H Henderson directs services from 208 North Jersey in the McDonald building.
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Peninsula
Abstract and Realty Co
H. Henderson
North Jersey
McDonald Building
Library Display Updates And April Circulation Stats
The article notes nine suburb libraries reporting April circulation with St Johns leading. It describes rearranged magazine racks and tables to improve light and space for a second reading table and better desk lighting for writing. New books include Paths of Judgement and Jean Valjean, plus Modern Plumbing and Creative Evolution.
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Public Library
St. Johns
Sedgewick
Jean Valjean
Wiltse
Victor Hugo
Lewler
Bergson
Arthur Mitchell
William James
Unlawful Editor Review on Roosters in City Limits
Subscribers ask if keeping game roosters is lawful where two or three may be kept in residence with no penalties in St Johns. They describe nightly crowing disturbing neighbors and urge a law to curb nuisance by tying owners to bed to ensure quiet.
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St. Johns
What a Man is Made of
The piece lists a man’s components as ingredients for various items, noting iron for a nail, sugar for a bowl, salt for a shaker, lime for a chicken coop, phosphorus for match tips, magnesia for a dose, sodium to neutralize water, potassium for a toy cannon, sulphur for fleas, and albuminoids for eggs, presented in a quirky catalog style.
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Leslies
Property Sale Notes for Lots 31 to 34 in Block 4
A public notice advertises sale of Lots 31 to 34 in Block 4 of Point View for $1000. Writte written by W H Reid of Devil's Lake North Dakota dated 26 61 likely referencing the sale terms and contact details.
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Point View
W. H.reid
Devil's Lake
N. D
New St Johns Pastor Reports Local Church Busy Beehive
Wm Stephen Plowman notes St Johns as a scenic Pacific coast city with strong schools and public improvements. He calls the Evangelical Church a beehive of workers. 187 in Sunday school under Mrs G M Hall. 44 in the primary class led by Mrs Kila Kilkenny. 65 in the Thilo Christo class led by J J Monahan, whose trip to Palestine arrives in June with a banquet planned. Mothers Day slated for May 12 with a program and sermon. services Sundays at 11 am and 2 pm.
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Evangelical Church
St. Johns
Pacific Coast
G. M. Hall
Kila Kilkenny
Thilo Christo
J. J. Monahan
Palestine
Stephen Plowman
Lafferty Introduces Land Settlement Bill for Oregon California Suit
Congressman Lafferty proposes a bill to settle the Oregon and California land suit and to dispose of forfeited lands by value based classification and a proclamation driven drawing system. It would open 2965000 acres to settlement, quiet titles tied to railroad land sales, and ease unsettled Willamette valley property.
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Lafferty
Oregon
California
Willamette Valley
Ice plant owner weighs new manufacturing expansion
H. K. Harris, owner of an ice plant, considers building a factory for ice making machinery beside the site. He cites Dawson street’s poor condition in wet weather as a barrier to growth and argues street improvement would attract the St. Johns plant, accelerating plans.
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H. K. Harris
Dawson Street
St. Johns
Portland man to restart Cedar Park brick plant
Walter A. Goss of Portland has taken possession of the old Cedar Park brick plant. He intends to place the plant in first class condition and begin operation in the near future with energy aimed at turning it into a flourishing local industry.
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Walter A. Goss
Portland
Cedar Park
City Council Proceeds on Street Improvements and Utilities
The council met with Mayor Mack presiding. Actions include proposed concrete paving on Smith Avenue and a request to grade the White House hotel area for basement excavation. The sidetrack to the brick plant was ordered removed. 94 arc lights are in use in St Johns. Franchise on the O W R N sidetrack moves to final action and a plumbing ordinance expansion is planned with a new committee. Park land options in North St Johns and Caples park data efforts were assigned. Polk Street improvement approved.
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Mack A
Smith Avenue
Columbia Boulevard
Buchanan Street
Daniel Williams
White House
Burlington and
Decatur Streets
Walter A. Goss
Fessenden Street
Portland Railway, Light and Power Co
St. Johns
Ivanhoe Street
Richmond
Mohawk
Alderman Horsman
Lauthers
Gilbert Overstreet
Perrine, Hiller and
Valentine
Hiller and
Jennings
North St. Johns
Valentine and
Davis
Caples Park
Polk Street
Willamette Boulevard
Jersey Street
Alderman Hill
W R C Sewing Circle Meets at Mrs Downey Home
The W R C sewing circle gathered at Mrs Downey’s 943 North Hayes Street on April 26 with members Hewitt Chaney Nolan Aikin Barnard Masters McCollum Hogardus Simmons Godfrey Fones Robinson Clayton Smyser Johnson Shutter and Miss Minnie Nolan present. They sewed, visited, enjoyed lunch, and departed hoping to meet again soon.
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W. R. C. Sewing Circle
Press Cor
Digestion Helped by Chamberlain's Tablets
This advertisement extols Chamberlain's Tab lets as a rational cure for indigestion. It claims the remedy increases bile flow purifies the blood strengthens the stomach and tones the digestive system for natural healthy action. Sold by all dealers.
For Rent A Five Room Modern Cottage
A five room modern cottage is available for rent through Couch & Co.
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Couch & Co
Dr J Vinton Scott Dentist Opens Evenings Sundays
Dentist Dr J Vinton Scott announces patient appointments for evenings and Sundays. Office and resident contact listed as Columbia.
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DR. J. Vinton Scott
Columbia
Columbia A8
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Mrs. Reilly
F.W. Valentine
the Library
University Park
Brooklyn
Arleta
Montavilla
Nis
Gresham Seabee
Woodstock
Troutdale
Cree
Council Proceedings
Rambo
First National Bank
Joseph McChesney
McCheaney Bik
Daniel O. Webster, A. B. M
Piiter
Perry C
Stroud
O. J. Gatzmyer
St, Johns
H. M. Satterlee
J. R. Weimer
Vancouver
Lintle Fortiend
Ape
City Dock
Alpees
St. Johns Express, Transfer and Storage Co
Porthend
Gou
E. Burtington Street
Kines
Miovele Tiree
Stowk
J. M
W. Powray
Bick
Howe’ Hall
Wade B
Chie
Dawle
WOM
Eastern Star Minerva Chapter
Adres
Sunte Koes
Holmes Lodge NO
Knights OF FV
INAS
W. Mason
Horksman
S. Jersey Street
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