Republican Rally At Multnomah County Hall
An enthusiastic meeting at the M W A Hall heard W H Fitz gerald candidate for Multnomah Sheriff Lafferty seeking Congress reelection and L C Boyle address the crowd Fitzgerald urged a flat salary and convict labor on highways promising to curb dis orderly establishments if elected Lafferty criticized Portland dailies and machine rule while Boyle spoke for E P Mahaffey independent Railroad Commissioner and Mayor A A Muck presided as chairman
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M. W. A. Hall
W. H. Fitzgerald
Multnomah County
Lafferty
Congress
L. C. Boyle
Fitzgerald
Portland
India
E. P. Mahaffey
A. A. Muck
A Man's Life Full of Crosses and Temptations
A reflective piece argues life is a rocky journey from birth to death filled with social judgments. It notes that wealth, politics, religion, charity, and affection invite praise or scorn, and that perceptions of virtue shift with circumstance. Contributed.
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Sontrarteal
Mask Social by M E Church at Olsen Home
A Mask Social hosted by the Mask Social of the M E church will be held at Mr and Mrs Olsen 502 West Richmond street on Wednesday evening October 30. Fortunetelling by a gypsy. Guests are asked to bring an unwanted item to exchange. Admission two to ten cents. Refreshments served.
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Nee Bawworth League
M. E. Church
Mra. Olsen
West
Richmond Street
Apple Health Advice For Fitzgerald Sheriff Campaign
An article blends fruit health talk with political notes, praising apples as a rich source of acids minerals and energy. It then details April primary results, Fitzgerald winning the Multnomah County sheriff nomination and Progressive party endorsement. The piece outlines his platform insisting on strict law enforcement, county prisoner care under county control, flat salary, and equal treatment for all voters.
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National Horticulturist
Fitzgerald
Multnomah County
Progressive Party
Durin
Good Measure: West Backed Public Utilities Control Vote Yes
Governor West, a pioneer on the State Railway Commission, helped frame the Malarkey bill to place public utilities under commission control. The measure, on November’s ballot, seeks approval with support from the governor and advocates arguing Oregon trails in adopting such oversight.
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West
Oregon
A M Stearns Injured In Fall From Eaves
A M Stearns of Willamette boulevard was seriously injured Saturday morning after a high wind caused debris to lodge in his home eaves. He slipped and fell about twenty feet to a concrete driveway, suffering multiple broken teeth a dislocated hip and a crushed jaw. He remains in serious condition though latest reports suggest gradual improvement.
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A. M. Stearns
Willamette Boulevard
Methodist Church Sui Kone WA Service Notes
The Methodist Church Sui Kone WA lists preaching at 7 30 PM with theme Leaves Green or Withered and Paul’s Desire for Anathema. Epworth League gathers at 6 30 PM with related program details.
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Methodist Church
Sui Kone WA
Paul
Epworth League
Water Rates Stand In St Johns Franchise Battle
H L Powers of St Johns Water Co writes Mayor Mack to oppose rate cuts requested by the city council. He notes earnings fund extensions, arguing rate reductions would cripple service, and offers to discuss terms with city representatives to avoid discord while preserving city water service.
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A. A. Mack
H. L. Powers
St. Johns Water Co
St. Johns Water Works and Lighting Company
Shall Lentz Annex An Argument On Mount Scott Annexation
Editorial argues for careful scrutiny of annexation affecting Mt. Scott residents. It condemns licensing hurdles for passes and building permits, notes higher taxes post annexation, and questions improvements like cement walks while demanding better fire protection and street work. It criticizes city officials and contends residents face increased costs and delays.
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Mt. Scott
Rodenmans Ie
Miss Gray Shines as Young Violinist at Greek Theatre
A spring UC Greek Theatre program featured Estelle Franklin Gray whose small appears belied a strong mature artist. Review notes her ability to handle both grand masterpieces and popular pieces with sincerity and naturalness, promising a rare treat for music lovers tonight.
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Estelle Franklin Gray
University of California
Miss Gray
Ao Gray
Swift predicts Portland meat industry growth with new sites
Louis F. Swift of Swift Packing foresees expansion of North Portland stock yards and Union Meat plant. He notes a peninsula belt line extension under way to serve several negotiating firms. Names of the companies seeking sites will be announced after negotiations conclude.
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Focas
Union Meat Company
Portland
Sones Avenue
Swift
Louis F. Swift
Swift Packing
Chi
Ton
Et Wale
Northwest
Jig
Library offers holiday ideas and new children's books
A library page promotes a Halloween party with penny help and lists over 50 new children's titles with fresh covers. It also details nearly 200 occupations for caretakers of frail or invalid children, plus a Brüges Bruges book discussing the Flemish city’s decay, art, and historic events with 37 paintings and engaging chapters.
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John of the Woods
Brown
Soldier Bigdale
Dix
Deam
Field
Thrush
Rowe
Mr. Thimblefinger
Harris
Theodor
Bruges
West Flanders
Bruges la Morte
Twyn
Jal Vet Pannus
Longfellow
Charles the Good
Golden Spurs
Songs For Iron Mike Drinking Fountain Delayed Return
A nostalgic letter laments the delay in reactivating Iron Mike, the Willamette River water fountain at Peninsula National Bank corner. The piece notes its role in quenching public thirst and taunts city leaders about restoring the fountain, a project sparked years ago by Councilman Cour yearn and named by Philosopher Sam Norton.
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Iron Mike
Ble
St. Johns
Pythian Sisters Card Party Planned at Odd Fellow Hall
The Pythian Sisters will hold a card party in Odd Fellow hall Thursday evening November 7. Proceeds will support lodge activities and community service projects.
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Pythian Sisters
Odd Fellow Hall
McCusker for Congress A LaFollette Republican on Ballot
McCusker runs as a LaFollette Republican with independent lines urging District representation by a man who knows local needs. He advocates opening the Columbia River to reach British Columbia, advancing St Johns as a key shipping point and conserving natural resources for all people.
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Columbbia
Brit
Columbia
St. Johns
McCusker
Cannon
Paul Miler
County High School Fund voting favor urged by supporters
The proposed County High School Fund would allow county boys and girls to attend high schools tuition free, funded by property taxes. Officials in District No 1 foresee benefits for smaller high schools like St Johns and Gresham, with a sliding $40 $30 and $12 scale per student, aiming to extend city level education to rural youths. Voters from St Johns county communities are encouraged to support the measure as in their own interest. Later, a separate note mentions three youths from Multnomah Theatre area leaving bicycles hidden during a Sunday performance, only to find them missing on return.
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Priva
St. Dobne
County High Beha Fund
D H. Boyd
Wanted Plain Sewing Help at 1080 North Learned Street
A brief help wanted listing seeks plain sewing assistance at address 1080 North Learned Street. No other details provided.
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North Learned Street
City Council Weighs Water Plant Sale and Arc Light Update
The council met with most members present. They considered purchasing the St Johns Water Plant, appointing a three member committee to study the sale and possibly convene a mass meeting, and denied a 60 day extension for Dawson street improvements while approving an arc light at Polk and Bank streets. Restrictions on dock usage and cabin relocation were addressed as were street improvement adoptions and bond bids. An ordinance to curb waste disposal and to regulate street operations passed unanimously.
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Valentine
Mack
Olympi and
East Charleston Streets
Pce
J. Gray
Ivanhoe Street
H. L. Powers
St. Johns
Martin, Hiller
Horsman
Star Sand Co
Dawson Street
Alderman Hiller
Polk and
Bank Street
Gould
Alderman Davis
Fessenden
Midway
City Dock
Thomas Glover
Burlington Street
Woodhouse
Philadelphia Street
Hill
South Hayes Street
Buchanan
Ivanhoe
Richmond
Mohawk
Horman
Hiller
First National Bank
BR. Hates & Co
Southayes Street
Baer
Wis
Charity Fundraiser Remarks Sparked Political Bluster
At a crowded fabfest Charley a local chop suey purveyor clashed with speakers over politics. Passages skewered candidates B Ladd Harvey Scott and Jonathan Bourne for their Senate bets, as the rowdy crowd heckled amid claims of isolationist policies and electoral costs.
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Pascal Hill
B. Ladd
Senate
Harvey Scott
Hin
Washington
Jonathan Bourne
Kel
United States
Charley May
Hill
de Uni Biel
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