St Johns City Poised as Gateway to Portland Harbor
St Johns claims second place in industries and seventh in population with rail access to Portland harbor every 16 minutes. It boasts navigable water on three sides, ample water supply, hard surface streets, an extensive sewer system, two strong banks, five large schoolhouses, a modern brick city hall, a payroll of 95000 dollars monthly, and monthly freight shipments of 2000 cars.
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St. Johns
Portland
Portland Harbor
Council Meets As Projects Move Forward In City
All council members attend a Tuesday session except Davis. Crown Columbia Paper plans a private warehouse due to dock lease uncertainty. city may gain access to Long steam fire engine for six men. Bills of 22.75 approved. Mohawk street work and bond enforcement discussed. Eastman of Western Cooperage proposes a new plant to employ 200-300, up to 450 workers. Committees formed to study roadway funding and hard surfacing on Richmond and Charleston streets with joint efforts from the Commercial Club.
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Davis
Oreon
Crown Columbia Paper Company
A. G. Long
Portland
Mohawk Street
Waldorf
Jerney Street
Eastman
Western Cooperage Company
Bradford Street
Mesars
K. C. Couch
H. W. Bonham
J. N. Edlefsen
A. M. Stearns
Cha. Anderson
Vincent
Anderson
Stearning
Commercial Club
Walderfick and
Munson
Bonham Nee
Messrs
J. S Edlefsen
A. Larrowe
Eastman Og
Richmond Street
Edson
Charleston Street
Hayes Street
Willamette Boulevard
Packie Fda
Bank Bank Cub
Kellogg
SE Johns
City Dock
North Bank Railroad
General Fund
Midat
St. Johns
Thevdry
Los
Fix
Watson Eastman
Western Company
Albert J. Bubtz
Louis Woerner
Northwest Bank
Aberdeen
Wash
Houston
Oregon
Print contracts spark national dispute over post office envelopes
Debates erupt over a Dayton Ohio printing contractor given exclusive rights to print return envelopes and cards for the government. Critics claim forced use shifts high clerical costs to taxpayers and favors one firm, while others note the plan could lure new industry and jobs to St Johns and nearby ports.
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Uncle Sam
Dayton
Ohio
Post Office Department
American Press
Building Permits Issued for Several Dwellings on Local Streets
Permit records show J B Fletcher approved a dwelling on Jersey Street between St Johns Avenue and Catlin Street costing 1200 dollars. Geo Lutz approved a dwelling for D E Broddahl on Buchanan Street between AA and Hayes Streets with unspecified cost. H D Beam approved a dwelling for C R Thompson on New York Street between Hayes Street and Willamette Boulevard costing 2000 dollars.
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J. B. Fletcher
Jersey Street
St. Johns Avenue
Catlin Street
Geo . Lutz
D. E. Broddahl
Buchanan Street
Aa and
Hayes Streets
H. D. Beam
C. R.thompson
New York Street
Hayes Street
Willamette Boulevard
Delightful Tea Hosted by Holt and Johnson at Buchan Street
A delightful tea was hosted by Mesdamen Holt and Johnson at 212 Buchan Street on the 01 an me of the former. Guests were entertained with games and Mrs Inks wine winning first prize. A recital at the Mone Mase Hotel followed by a luncheon closed the afternoon.
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Mesdamen Holt
Johnson
Buchan Street
Questa
Mrs. Inks
Svengie
Woods
Parker
Inks
Lamon
Huston
Fowl
Evans
W.eha
Paowee
Wahmons and
Mier
City considers Sunday work ban and water bond special election
The council directed drafting of an ordinance to prohibit public work on Sundays unless authorized by council or mayor. The water company notified an attorne y about a rehearing request before the Railroad Commission on water rates. Alderman Waldorf urged a special election for £100,000 water plant bonds. A motion failed on an acclamation vote. Chas Anderson sought Bull Run water connection. The recorder may buy a new water tester as the old one wore out.
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Railroad Commission
Aderman Waldorf
Chas. Anderson
Bull Run
Attempted Robbery At Miller's Hardware Store
A midnight attempted theft at Miller's hardware shows a man trying to flee with a motorcycle through a broken west window pane. Dan filter son and staff notified police. A similar night a botched auto theft at Smith's on Fessenden ends without the vehicle starting.
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Dan Filterson
Mr.iller
Miller
Eight Man to Use at a Headline
Readable fragments suggest a historic note about eight men and a headline choice. The text hints at survival themes and a seven count, but lacks clear names, places, dates, or event details to establish a full news item.
Railroads seek five percent rate raise after western freight surge
A strong delegation of railroad managers urged Congress to allow a five per cent increase in western freight rates. The plea follows decades of abusive practices, state land giveaways, and bond schemes that inflated costs while enriching a few owners. The Interstate Commerce Commission previously curbed abuses but harmed rail credit, complicating reconstruction. The speaker argues roads must fund updated tracks and rolling stock to meet rising demand and harvests.
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Senate Committee On Railroads
West
Europe
New Haven
J. J. Hill
Great Northern
Judge Lovett
Frank Trumbull
Samuel
Iank
Central Pacific
Southern ‘Pacific
Commission
Atchisonces
Santa Fe
Rio Grande
Ific
San Francisco
Library hours and notices mix reading policy with book notes
Library hours list afternoon and evening slots with Sunday read ing hours and summer Sunday closures. Memorial Day closing, vacation privileges extend to town travelers June 1, plus book selections and author titles like Hoghan Facta of Socialism Johnson Highways and Byways and Set on Wild Animals at Home.
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United States
Johnson
St. Lawrence
Winita
R. Johnson
Cate Coyote
Devil's Kitchen
Cate
Memorial Day Programs Visit Schools in St Johns Morning
Memorial Day events begin with General Compson Poat members visiting St Johns schools at 11 am. G A I forms at 10 45, W BR C and Ladies of G A R join at same time with students. Students march to Jersey street and Chicago street to shade trees for memoriam exercises.
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General Compson
G. A. I. Hall
St. Johns
Rail service must meet fresh demands with safe expediency
The commission should grant everything reasonable to meet fresh demands with safety to passengers. If the law is impossible the law should be changed. The prosperity of the country and the ire of the cities rest on railroad service and the service should not be crippled.
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Goodwin
Fifth Annual Pall of the Bachelor Club Impresses St Johns
Thursday evening last week the Bachelor Club held its Fifth Annual Pall in the rink. The event aimed to outshine previous dances and ranks as the finest ever in St Johns with lavish decorations, a seven piece orchestra, and superb music. The club’s members and supporters celebrate the successful coordination and community spirit shown in staging the fairylike setting and polished entertainment.
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Bachelor
Johns
St. Johns
Mies
Howe
St. John
St. Jolng
Corona Club Plans Civic Improvements In St Johns
The Corona Club hosted Mer. Davis to urge civic projects including weed cleanup vacant lots and garden street plantings. Members vowed to support efforts and plant a commemorative Corona Tree to beautify St Johns and inspire local responsibility.
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Corona Club
St. Johnie
Mer. Davis
St. Juhn
Elwawiig
Prg
Corona
Cordita
St. Johns
St John Promises Growth with Diverse Industries
St John near Portland grows with a population near 6,000 and a public library. Taxable property stands at 4,500,000 with existing mills and factories including woolen, iron, stove, asbestos, shipbuilding, veneer, excelsior, flour and planing mills, bow making, and other plants, plus new industries anticipated.
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Portland
Enw mi
St. John
Central School Notes and Room Updates
Central School notes list room 4 entries with McGarry and Martin movements from Milwaukee and Washington. Room 9 promotes Esther Markwart to 9th grade and Roy Clark to first division GB, with Mary Smith returning after illness. Room 10 organizes a mock city government with five districts and elected commissioners. Room 16 reports strong attendance and current events readings. Room 8B begins Civics study while teachers mix play and study as a baseball project looms.
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Little Mins McGarry
Milwaukee
Owen Martin
Washington
Roy Clark
Esther Markwart
Mary Smith
Room
Auillage
Elvic
Oftisenalp
Forest Klum
Olympia Street
Grammar School
Coral mi
Hige
Lowell Anderson
Hus
Atory
Edward Heard Wid Dells Vinnon
Derret Coldwell
Learore Kilton
Defeated Portsmouth Fire Department by Pharmacy club in rain
The Sth Johns Pharmacy baseball team beat the Portsmouth Fire Department club on Hill grounds Sunday afternoon despite persistent rain. Pitcher Whitstone was absent downtown, Lasher and other infielders were also missing, yet Ben Joever managed the team with grit. The Pharmacy side, one of the county's best amateur teams, proved too strong for the visitors despite several errors.
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Sth Johns Pharmacy
Porta+mouth Fire Department
Voit
Ituder
Replweine Dimmte
Port
Whitstone
Salem
Lasher
Ben Joever
Pharmacy Club
New Modern Laundry Under Way on Pittsburg Street
George Watking moves a new laundry at the foot of Pittsburg street, installing the latest improved machinery. The shop is expected to begin operations around the first of July.
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George Watking
Pittsburg Street
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Sam
the Library
Central School Notes
Portsmouth
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