Good Times Are Coming Say Industry Captains
In a chorus of optimism industry leaders outline a rising prosperity, with Franklin MacVeagh James J. Hill Cornelius N. Biles and others voicing hopeful forecasts for Treasury resources wheat and textile trade. They cite tariff moves as a key influence on future growth and stocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Franklin MacVeagh
Secretary of the Treasury
Washington
Cornelius N. Biles
Biles, Fabyan & Co
Amercia
Republican National Committee
Henry Clows
Wallrech
Perenne
Spibert H. Gary
United States Bloc Corporation
William K. Corey
United States Steel Corporation
Double Header Pulled Off on Hill Grounds Sunday
The locals defeated Albina in both ends of a Sunday doubleheader on the Hill grounds. Jack Olney pitched the opener to a 2 1 victory, with Baron Schaeffer at short and strong fielding. In the second game McConnell came in after Albina starter Taylor faltered, St Johns winning 7 2 as Janman struck out eight in five innings, dropping Albina to the cellar.
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Valentino
Albina
Jack
Olney
St. Johns
Baron Schaeffer
Taylor
McConnell
Rune
Bt. Johns
Janman
New Wonder
Gt. Johns
St. Johna
Vancouver
Roosevelt hunter dispatches leopard at close range
On a recent expedition Mr Roosevelt killed a python and a leopard with rapid shots. The leopard had mauled a victim and charged Kermit, who was at a distance of six paces.
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Roosevelt
Kermit
A Valuable Paint Deposit Found Near Portland
C D Titus owns half of a large paint mineral deposit in Clark county about 30 miles from Portland. The 160 acre site yields exceptionally fine material, cited by eminent authorities as the best yet found. Only one other mine exists, in Massachusetts, with Salem area mines deemed inferior. Local interest rises over the discovery.
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C.D. Titus
Massachusetts
Salem
Clark County
Portland
Fossil Like Whitish Creatures Found Near Denver Bluffs
Last week a truck gardener digging in a sandstone bluff three miles west of Denver uncovered whitish, eyeless creatures resembling frogs and found in cole coverings. The soft bodies were dying. geologists suggest ancient mudbeds in the area and a chemical process turning mud to stone over ages. Preach the gospel of St. Johns.
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Denver
Width of Willamette Boulevard Stirs City Council Debate
The council debated the boulevard width from Richmond to Pierce, with west side property owners pushing for a five foot sidewalk and the west side demanding 100 feet, while east side residents contend for 100 feet. Records from Albina and testimony suggest 100 feet was intended. council laid the issue over for two weeks for further evidence and potential hearing.
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Willamette Boulevard
Richmond
Pierce
West Side
East Side
Cornell
Philadelphia
Collier
Francia J. McKenna
Albina Council
Mesers
Carhart
Baker
Bolen
Thurman
Dunbar
Stearna
Bredeen
Portland gateway opened by ICC decision
Portland residents welcome ICC ruling opening the Portland gateway for through passenger traffic between Hill and Harriman networks. The decision ends rechecking baggage and buying new tickets for Eastern travelers via Portland, boosting through tickets via the city and expected to draw more Eastern visitors. The Hill lines plan to appeal to the Supreme Court.
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Portland
Interstate Commerce Commision
Portland Gateway
Hill
Harriman
Sound
Hill Lines
Hillroads
Supreme Court
Heavy land purchase near Goble by Shepard and Hardy
Richard Shepard and Anthony Hardy bought 9000 acres from the Columbia Timber Company for about 50000. The tract, in Columbia County along the A and C Railroad about 40 miles from Portland, includes Redtown and village structures. Purchasers plan to plat the land and market portions in June.
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Richard Shepard
Anthony Hardy
Goble
Columbia Timber Company
Timothy
Clover
Columbia County
R BR
Portland
Redtown
Excavation Begun for New School Building at East St Jobne
M. and Kilkenny secured the contract for cement work on the new school building. Excavation started this week on the site at East Street. A local man gains work on the project as construction begins.
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M. & Kilkenny
St. Jobne
Funny Proposition Man An Eternal Jester Of The World
A humorous reflection traces a man from birth to old age through a string of contraries. As an infant an angel, as a boy a devil, in manhood all roles clash from saint to sinner. Every action invites judgment, from charity to politics, church attendance to social standing. The piece ends noting life remains a funny proposition with public gaze shifting from cradle to grave.
Local Couple Marry in Christian Church
A local couple, George Donaldson and Mrs Florence Rucker, were married at the residence of Rev J B Johnson of the Christian church on the evening of May 1. Both are well known in St John, with the groom linked to the Collapsible Box Co. and the bride sister to Mrs Eaton and Mrs Trout. They have started housekeeping on Joba street.
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George Donaldson
Surprise farewell party at the Tallmans home
About forty friends gathered Monday evening at Mr. and Mrs. D Tallman’s South Mayes residence for a surprise farewell reception as the couple plan an extended visit to New York. The event featured a vocal solo by Mr. Kender with Miss Long on piano, generous refreshments, warm fellowship, and fond memories noted by attendees.
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Mre
Mr. Kender
Miss Long
J. R. Kerr
Mr. Hunter
Mra
L. L. Brunson
Chas, Garlick
J. ©. Scott
Blanche Game
Mise Neille Brown
KB. H
Regular Schedule Count Up Rapidly for United Railways Line
The United Railways plans hourly departures from Whitwood Court to Portland starting 6 34 p m with a car leaving each hour until 7 34 p m A Portland passenger Mrs Pay Irish of Clark county Wisconsin recently became a mother reporting five babies three daughters and two sons born last week All children reportedly alive and well The railway says business is strong and riders grow daily The notice ends with a booster for Mt Jobna.
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United Railways Company
Weet
Whitwood Court
Portland
Clark County
Wisconsin
Burling
Death of H. D. Whitman in St Johns
H D Whitman died at his home in St Johns on May 19 1909 from stomach trouble. He came to St Johns to run a laundry later selling to St Johns Laundry, and earlier founded the first steam laundry in The Dalles. A Monmouth resident for 15 years he was about 57, married with three daughters and no son. He was a Woodman leader, drill team captain, insured for 1000, and to be buried at 2 PM in Monmouth camp funeral rites.
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H. D. Whitman
Mr. Whitman
St. Johns
West Coast
Dallas
HD. Whitman
Dalles
Monmouth
Independence
Charley Black
Court Street
St. Jolene
Whitman
S O
Oregon
Squire
Woodmen
High Bridge at St Johns urged by local business leaders
Readers are urged to form a petition drive to support a suspension bridge at St Johns. The piece notes broad business backing but warns action must wait until the legislature meets in two years. Citizens across the peninsula and Portland are called to sign and raise funds, with county taxes seen as offsetting the cost.
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St. Johns
Peninsula
Portland
Tualatin Valley
Keep It Beautiful Beautifying St. Johns Prop Oeition
Community notice urges residents to improve lawns alleys and streets ahead of summer visitors for the Row Carnival and Exposition. Citizens should pick up litter and burn waste while planting flowers to maintain St Johns as Beautiful.
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St. Johns
Beattle
Gt. Johns
Kircher Receives Central Hotel Purchase and Plans Upkeep
C Kircher has bought the furniture and features of the Central Hotel from Thos Wanking and has taken charge. Mr Hun king will depart for New York state on a three month trip to his childhood scenes. Kircher promises to maintain the hotel and aim to make it a popular stopping place for visitors in the city.
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C. Kircher
Central Hotel
Thos, Wanking
Hunking
New York State
Mr. Kircher
Dredger Chinook Idle Costs Taxpayers Dearly
Letter-writer railing against the Chinook dredger lying idle at government moorings for years. He decries wasted investment of about a million dollars and fifteen thousand monthly losses, warning against socialist control of works and industries and urging either repair or replacement to stop ongoing depreciation and salary costs.
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Sam
Orritenion
Sammy
Ballerin
Hoya Debating Club Debates Government Rail Ownership
The St. Johon High School Hoya Debating Club held a May meeting. The affirma tive argument favored government ownership of railroads in the United States. Jerome Whisler and Arthur Clark argued the negative, with judges ruling unanimously for the opposition. A brief business session followed before adjournment.
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Hoya
St. Johon High School
United States
Arkie Anderton
Archie Smock
Jerome Whisler
Arthur Clark
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