Frustrated Framing of St Jo gas franchise by city council
Citizens reflect on the stalled Economy Gas Co plan in St Johoe after city hall battles, print deadlines, and differing views. Portland Gas Co appears favored for a cleaner supply, while the community debates cost, soot, and local impact, urging a reliable gas source over costly wood.
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Johns Gas Light & Heat Co
Economy Gas Co
St. Johoe
Bconomy Gas Co
Portland Gas Company
Portland
Portland Gas Co
Bt. Johna
Bae
City dock lease debated at Commercial club meeting
At a regular Commercial club session last week, Mayor Hendricks said bidders insisted on leasing the entire Richmond Street dock rather than part of it. The club favored leasing the whole dock to maximize revenue and keep the port active, noting the Richmond Street dock could be upgraded cheaply and serve as a steady revenue source while other plans developed.
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Commercial Club
Hendricks
Richmond Street
Johns
North Bank Road
Richmond
Ventnel
Hudson Street
Charleston
Newport
Buchanan
Lehigh Street
Darling
City Recorder
Portland Gas Company
Bt. Johna
Cate In
Ivanhoe
Fessenden Street
T. H. Cochran
Wall
Thin Mall
Mekineney
Iam
Monke
A. R
New City
St. Johns
Jersey Street
Ile
To Build Fine Home Injured by a Bull
The city rejected an $18 000 bid for a dry dock site sold at $34 000 to Benson Logging and Peter Autzen. Benson plans a $10 000 residence on the land, while Autzen holds the balance. A cow farm near Sacramento was mentioned as an alternative site, and a bull attack left Jennie Bicher badly injured but alive, with lasting disfigurement.
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A. 8
Benson
Benson Logging Company
Peter Autzen
Cty
Jennie Bicher
Sacramento
George Simmons to Run Portland Daily Journal Section
George Simmons secured the agency for the Portland Daily Journal section. J N Kevler resigns as editor to take another job. Simmons locates easily for subscribers and will handle duties from Jersey street confectionery ware. Theil sold assets. Magoon builds ice and confectionery store on Fessenden street near Oswego to Jersey street. Thiel constructs residences to aid rapid sales. Roses roses roses Vogue Millinery.
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George Simmons
Portland Daily Journal
J. N. Kevler
Mr. Simmons
Jersey Street
George
D. Theil
O. Magoon
Fessenden
Oswego
Atinger
Thiel
Franchises advance as Vancouver defeats St Johns in ball
The Vancouver Pioneers routed the St Johns club 11 to 2 in a hot Sunday game. Stone struggled, Gains starred with three hits, and Vancouver’s hitters and fielding proved superior throughout.
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Vancouver Pioneers
St. Johns
Stone
California
Vancouvver
Fred Gains
Vancouver Lads
Vancouver
Brother Stone
Adama
Dimaccif
City approves new river dock with contractor dispute settled
Best on the River reports the city council accepted the new dock after a $200 penalty to the contractor for late work. Weather and material delays reduced charges, with $200 deemed sufficient. The project saved $1750 in plans and supervision fees, funding an inspector and city engineer salary. Rental expected around $6000 yearly for five years to cover interest and upkeep.
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Pacquet
A. W. Davis
Lkely
The Girl Question in St Johns A Dated Debate
A discussion in St Johns argues that securing reliable housegirls is hard as most young women prefer counter work in Portland for better pay. The piece notes housework is not dishonorable but finds few competent candidates and warns of future marriage dynamics if this attitude persists.
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St. Johns
Portland
Death of Uncle Billy Brown in Dallas Elates Town
Uncle Billy Brown died at his Dallas home Monday morning. A longtime hop grower with substantial Polk county holdings, he was famed for generosity and hospitality. He often amused local children with coins and hosted widows at an annual dinner, earning townwide respect. Dell Cox worked for George Simmon’s confectionery on Jersey Street.
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Billy Brown
Hhis Hime
Dallas
Polk County
Billy
Coln
Dell Cox
Herk
George Simmon
Jersey Street
Offspring Seek Carriage for San Francisco Patriarch’s 36th Child
An aging San Francisco family patriarch, Juan Grijalva, famed for his 36 children, seeks a body carriage after a hospital mix up wrongly reported his death. Nurses declared him dead, sending grief to his young wife and elder relatives before the truth arrived. The newborn son’s arrival brings hope as the family confirms the infant’s health.
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Association of Charition of
San Francisco
Juan Grijalva
Juan
Jeert
Tte Téyear
Epanieh Grandece Ie
Stirring Growth At Pacific Coast Steel Plant Site
Columbia Steel launches vast earthwork projects along the river, leveling land for a mammoth plant to become the largest on the Pacific coast. Grading proceeds at Whitwood Court and Kelley Putte, with new depots and quarry prep near Claremont as the west side rapidly develops.
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Columbia Steel Company
Pacific Coast
Whitwood Court
Claremont
Tn United Railways Company
Geo Harbor
Linnton
Peninsula Publication Earns Praise for Local Boost
The Peninsula magazine, produced by B. L. Merritt and 8. B. Klaho, has released ten thousand copies. It features detailed descriptions of the peninsula and numerous cuts. Local business men supported the effort, aiming to raise awareness of the region.
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Peninsula
B. L. Merritt
B. Klaho
Notson
Merritt
Mr. Klahe
Shooting Affray at Swift's Packing Plant
A shooting affair occurred last Friday at 6 40 am at Swift's packing plant. Don Enright a teamster shot William M Iverson a fellow teamster in the back wounding him seriously. Enright escaped and has not been apprehended as authorities pursue him in the aftermath of a long standing feud. Work for a Greater St Jobus.
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Swift
Don Enright
William M. Iverson
Enright
Recipe claimed to cure scarlet fever and smallpox
A page fragment reports a home remedy using sulphate of something with sugar and water to be taken hourly as a cure for scarlet fever and pox. It claims a hundred cures and notes it was copied from a California page. The writer says the recipe was found under the door with an unknown contributor.
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California
Purp Dog Tags Watch on at City Hall Record
The city reports 45 dogs impounded this year at the town hall. A number remain at large without tags while Chelf Hredenon patrols for unmarked canines. Owners are urged to obtain proper tags or surrender custody.
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Wily Hall
Chelf Hredenon
Caninas
Do You Know Him A Spokane Caller Seeks Word
A Spokane reader asks to publish a notice for a young man named Orville Smith believed to be in the area. His slender frame dark brown hair and eyes are noted and his mother wishes to hear from kin at 51a McClellan Street Spokane Wash. Portland will not have a public bath for boys and girls this summer as the old bath house was sold and no replacement is planned.
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Spokane
Orville Smith
McClellan Street
Wash
Portland
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Ite
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Thi City
A. W. Davin
Doble
Council Chamber
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