Fractured Saint John Franchise Debate in The St Johns Review
The St Johns Review criticizes a proposed water franchise ordinance. It argues the council risks graft and secrecy, urges open meetings and a public works board, and warns against methods that could favor the St Johns Ferry Company while noting the Millman Car Company profits and rising stock values.
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Vaughin
St. Johns Ferry Company
Mayen
Council Hound of Public Works
Tor
St. Johns
Help the Grafts and City Fundraiser
Citizens urged to support a municipal fundraising effort filled with odd phrases and hopeful promises. The message praises local prospects and entertainment figures while urging participation in a community lottery-like event to aid civic projects.
St Johns Viewed Through Water Board Scandal History
Residents of St Johns explore why The Review notes a water board scam and municipal graft. The piece outlines a long history of corruption tied to officials, presenting St Johns as a cautionary example amid local governance concerns.
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St Johns
Portland Water Board
Porters justified in stealing from company says SIUEMS SO
A garbled old quotation from Hulman car company reports argues porters are more justified stealing from the firm than robbing passengers. It notes few travelers feel not cheated on arrival, and claims the deception is carried out cleverly to the limit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hulman Car Company
Seldum al! Peesenger
Traitor or Murder Suspect In Jackson County Family Tragedy
In Jackson County a man was killed in his home leaving behind grieving daughters and a son. The eldest daughter is jailed on circumstantial evidence accused of guiding the father to death with a gun. The son, about 16, says the girl killed him but fears accusation. He claims she had good cause, while calling the father contemptible. The case hinges on justice under pressure and family tensions.
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Jackson County
Irl
Kirt
Ferry Franchise Oddities Prompt City Citations
Unclear notes show debate over ferry boat standards with a jest about a predictable “Webster” vessel. The St Johns Ferry Company plans to deploy a modern boat, despite earlier insistence that the Webster was adequate.
Delayed Damages Suits After Driquats Theatre Fire
After a two month lapse since the Driquats Theatre fire in Chicago many damage suits have been filed against the owners and builders. The delay suggests patrons seek time to learn if they were harmed and pursue monetary claims.
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Driquats Meatre
Chicago
Market Report Notes Hogs Steady After Weakness
A market note states hogs are steady following a period of weakness. The report comments on demand and prices, highlighting the persistent soft tone in the market and the unusual behavior of buyers and sellers in recent sessions.
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St. Johns
St Johns Sells Birthright For A Mess Of Pottage
A fragment notes St Johns considering selling her birth right for a mess of pottage. It mentions taking extra meals at the Central Motel and suggests securing the market’s best meals before releasing a string.
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St. Johns
Improving Plant Upgrades Water Service in St Johns
Investigation shows the water company plans significant upgrades at the local plant to boost capacity. New 49000 gallon per hour pumps and a strong motor are on site, with arrangements to add large elevated tanks to improve fire pressure and complete circulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ent Water Company
Kevinw
St. Johns
Fair Grounds
Fire Insurance Offered at Peninsula Bank
We inform the public of reliable fire insurance via Peninsula Bank. The firm represents Springfield Fire and Marine St Paul Fire and Marine Queen Insurance Royal Insurance Phoenix and others. Call at the Peninsula Bank or mail us to have a representative call.
Man Taken To Hospital After River Front Clearing Injury
Daniel Brecht was taken to a Portland hospital late in the week for a head injury suffered while helping tear down an old river-front building. Doctors found a blood clot at the base of the brain and report the condition critical but hope for a favorable outcome.
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Daniel Brecht
Portland
Keeping Busy Professor A fairs in Portland schools
Kept in mind, the couple W. C. Alder and his partner began duties at the Portland evening schools on Monday night. They have long aided the schools, with the heart of the teachers pressing for them to work five nights weekly between ten and eleven.
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Afairs
W. C. Aldernon
Portland
Oyster Supper Set for Woodman Hall Friday Tonight
The Aid Society of the Methodist church hosts an oyster supper at Woodman Hall on Friday evening November 3. Tickets include oyster supper cake and coffee priced at four cents for all. Everyone is invited to attend.
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Aid Society of the Methodist Church
Woodman Hall
Bought Property by Charles J Johnson in Portland
Charles J Johnson formerly of San Francisco, while in Portland to sue the fair, bought property shown by NF and invited St. John He MW sone. He purchased a central business corner and several residence plots, paying cash and planning to be a leading citizen.
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Charles J. Johnson
San Francisco
Portland
St. John
NF. Noren
Call for Bills on House Built by Currier for Stratton
All bills for materials used in or upon the house built by R Currier for Mrs Currie Stratton of St Johns must be presented immediately for payment. Bills may be left at the Tax Review office. October 19, 1889.
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R. Currier
Currie Stratton
St. Johns
Maks
Caakkin Stratton
Bt. Johns
Chapel Rebuilt After Theft at Ockley Green Tent
Miscreants cut into the tent used by United Evangelical worshipers at Ockley Green and stole many items. Rev Eo Be Me Vicker and others have begun rebuilding. A four mile plus walk for denomination members is noted as they gather again for services.
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Ockley Green
United Evangelical People
Eo BE
Me. Vicker
Kansan Reader Fond of St Johns While Visiting
Likes Mere Noah Hutford of Thayer Kansas became so intrigued by St Johns while visiting his brother A J Hutford that he now reads Tax Review. He would relocate here but remains kept by Kansas investments and cannot hurry a move.
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Noah Hutford
Thayer
Kansas
St.Johns
A. J. Hutford
Tax Review
Pur Excellence ta el se made in 5 elgar 1
Pur Excellence ta el se made in 5 elgar 1 is presented with terse phrasing implying a note about a craft item or model. The text lacks clear context, names, or events, making precise interpretation difficult and limiting a definitive summary.
Pertinent Letter on City Public Works Ordinance
October 25 1995 correspondence to Mayor Ayn Coonen criticizes a proposed five member Board of Public Works chosen from the city council It warns this setup allows four members to drive policy and conceal meetings It questions pay and outside control and urges a restrained approach with proper safeguards and oversight
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Ayn Coonen
Board of Public Works
City of
St. Johns
Citya Board of Public Works
Honora Ihle Boty
City Recorder
City Council of
Thompson Street Improvement Plan Proposed by St Johns City Council
The city council of St Johns Oregon approves plans and estimates for Thompson Street improvement. Engineer estimates total cost at 977.20 dollars and notices are to be given per city charter. Remonstrances against the improvement may be filed within fifteen days after first publication.
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St. Felony
Oregon
St Johns
Cnet
Thompson Street
Jobin
Ethir
City i
St. Jobe Review
Lively Street Improvement Proposal In St Johns Oregon
The Council of St Johns Oregon proposes to improve Lively street from Thompson to Catlin streets with a light graded surface per city charter plans and city engineer estimates. Costs to be assessed on benefited property within five hundred feet of the street, as certified by the recorder. Notices of proposed improvement to be published with remonstrances due within 19 days of first publication.
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St. Johns
Oregon
Lively Street
Thompain Street
Catlin Street
Towit
Saidy Street
City of St. Johns
Recorder
City of
Raudecar
Sail Street
3. Johns
Wambrvignen
J. W. Hanns
City Recenter
St. Jolie Review
Tereo
Sau Catlin Street
Jgg Ttt
Hingineer
JW. Hays
Council of St Johns Approves Catlin Street Improvement Plan
The September 18 1905 meeting of St Johns Oregon Council adopted a resolution to improve Catlin Street from Lively Street to Jersey Street as a class of improvements with street paving to be arranged as per charter and engineer specifications. The estimated total cost is 518.00 dollars. notices will be published to inform property owners along the line.
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City of
St. Johns
Oregon
Penins cule Feed and Fuel Company wood pile growth
Readers note large piles of fowl-fast and wood along the south car track near Fiedmount. Workmen shift the track daily to allow more wood stacking while some fuel is sold from the lot. Since sawmills burned, the Penins cule Feed and Fuel Co aims to become Peninsula’s largest fuel dealer with quick delivery.
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Fiedmount
Ander
Joo
Yoou
Peninscule Feed and Fuel Company
Rev
Collection Notice From Geo W Cone Lumber Co
All accounts with Geo W Cone Lumber Company are now due and payable at Penninsula Bank St Johns. Accounts must be settled within 30 days from October 12 1909.
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Geo. W. Cone Lumber Company
Penninsula Bank
St. Johns
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ST. Johns Review
Pebietet
Frery Fy
Saint Ube
Oreial Newspaper of
the OF
Geatt
Witten
Millman Car Company
Sowaliste Newease
Fifly
Telig
New York
St. Jolie Joa
Grabler
Finaretal
Franeline Fields
Lionel KR. Webster
Webster
You Bey
Instrla T Adedan
Nad
Geo. W. Conn Lismtr Co
Peninsula Bank
Star Market
Smith & Hoover
Edmondson’ S
Jersey Street
St, Johns
E. O. Magoon
Laurel Lodge
Odd Veluwe Hall
O. W. Overstreet
N. G.K. Elliott
L. Sloan-Dickson
Harwant Street
FP. J. Carter
Thane Scott
University Park
Amy B. Rowland
Portsmouth Avenue
University
W. Overstreet
Splomble Boulevant and
Central Ven
Jobme
W. Lougheed
Peterson
Igar
W.C. Adams
Wes ST. Johns
S. H. Greene
Saint
Jona
Idr
L. G. Holland
Tacoma
Hays
Goodrich & Goodrich
Saint Johns and
Portland, Oregon
Lawrence M. Hensel
Livemore House
Strol Lab and Door Co
Scott
Saint Johns
W. E. Hartel
Freedman Book
St. Johan
Mary Maclachlan
Union
Kiliott's Drug Store
Resdence St. Johns Hotel
E. W. Rossiter
Hiliott's
di Wore
Union Goba
Dence Rou Acne
T. T. Parker
Ate Law
Cochran Block
Post Office
I Saint Johns
Carpenter & Dolbow Plasterers
Cevent
Seieea
Land Street
University Ark
City of Portland
Bickner's
Powe
J. 8. Cain
Monte Ty
N. A
GEE
Catlin
Saime Johns
P. W. Hinman
Lyanhor
N. McCann
Heitkemper Gi
Silversearths
Morrison Street
Srs
Portlam
Bon Ton Barber Shop
Joe
Allan
St. Jous
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