Peninsula Growth Spurs Portland Steelfoot Era
A Kenton Peninsula dispatch reports Davin Safe and Lock Co negotiating a land deal of about five acres from Columbia boulevard to the slough for a new factory complex in Kenton and a 100,000 square foot plant to employ around 100 workers by March. The project signals broader Portland expansion as Swift Packing adds stock yards and brick factories, and rail and harbor trade bolster employment, real estate, and wages in St Johns and surrounding areas.
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Kenton
Pentncula
Davin Safe & Lock Co
Swift
Columbia Boulevard
Swift Packing Company
Bank
Tock Exchange
Bucknens
Portland
Ihem
Macific
Traffic Association
Chicago
Davis Safe & Lock Co
Kenton & Matin
Ao Iron and Brass Foundry
Iran
Norfolk
Vasoline
Elyria
Regular council meeting in Wearlon discusses streets and licenses
Council with Mayor Hendricks approves minutes, confirms Stafford Street acceptance, grants Stine permission to lay an eight foot cement sidewalk on North Jersey with future ordinance compliance. Gas company affidavit leads to check return. Viewers report on Fesenden Street condemnation held. Fees and notices noted, clairvoyant license referred, plow tracking ordered. Phillie dolphin Street vacation debated with sixty day ad and remonstrance window.
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Wearlon
Hendricks
Stafford Street
Bt. Johns
A. W. Davin
Stine
Hie New Business Place
North Jersey
Hesinens
Fesenden Street
Nevoth
Stackinney
Oatary Commission
Hcense
St. Johnn
Water Company
Bow
Simmons
Mendricka
Phillie Dolphin Street
City Council to Vacate Hist. Dolphin Street Over Dock Fate
City council votes to vacate hist. Dolphin Street regardless of dock sale. A 60 day notice period will invite remonstrances from property owners as hearings set to gauge public sentiment on keeping or disposing of the dock. A mass meeting will follow to direct aldermen on the dock’s future.
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Dolphin Street
Tt le
Cty
Unions
Philadelphia
Johns
Woodlawn main water breakage spurs council blame
Citizens on Dekum avenue complain water mains broke repeatedly last winter and again this summer. They say council neglects Woodlawn ward roads, with poor maintenance and no effort to aid teams except during elections, while residents pay city taxes.
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Woodlawn
Dekum Avenue
A Common Sense Plan for Street Cars in St John
Citizens weigh a proposal to bring street cars into St John while existing routes to Cedar Park and Portland stir debate. Locals urge a sharper, quicker line into town to improve first impressions and ease travel home after visits. The plan faces few objections from residents but awaits decision by authorities.
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St. Johna
Cedar Park
Portland
Fortland
Reductions in Northwest Grain Freight Rates
Grain shipping rates will drop about 12 percent on the Oregon and Washington railroads starting November 1. The Oregon Railroad Commission and the Washington commission ordered the cuts, affecting Inland Empire wheat growers. Foreseeable savings on this year’s crop are estimated around $svv0 to growers due to lower freight charges.
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Northwest
Inland Empire
Hood River Apple Fair Promises Large Show And Portland Day
Preparations are completed for the Hood River apple fair on October 28 29 and 30 with a big display of prize fruit and expected large outside attendance. Saturday October 20 is Portland day with invitations extended to the Portland Commercial Club and many residents to view the Hood River exhibit.
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Hood River
Portland
Portland Commercial Club
Charter Revision Discussion at St Johns City Hall
Talks on charter revisions continue with a proposed plan to stagger council terms to avoid upheaval. Other amendments seek control of the treasurer’s salary, longer tenure, and a city wide street improvement fund opposed by residents who favor the current system. A local sewing machine agent was arrested for assaulting a customer, with police urging residents to support legitimate local shops.
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St. Johns
Portland
Anseulting
Portland Commercial Club Prize for Northwest Articles
The Portland Commercial Club offers five thousand dollars in prizes for the best newspaper and magazine articles on Portland, the Northwest, or the Pacific Northwest. Entries printed outside Oregon and Washington are eligible. submissions must be sent to the Portland club for judging by three appointees of the Oregon governor.
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Portand Commercial Club
Prises
Portland
Wate
Pacific Northwest
Maggie Sine
Oregon
Washington
Portland Commercial Club
Northwest
Commercial Club Ia
United States
Two St Johns Alumni Return After 35 Years
Henley and Mrs R, two elderly visitors once fixtures in St Johns now reside in Portland. They recall many changes since leaving the city a third of a century ago and enjoyed revisiting familiar landmarks. A full Commercial Club gathering is planned next Wednesday with no business on the agenda beyond a social, exploratory purpose.
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St. Johns
Bt. Jome
Eny
Portland
Mra
Auwenhimer
Mra R
Henley
Agnes Lowman
Jobon
Long &Ko
Commercial Club
Misfits and the chase for ideal places in life
A reflective critique of restless types who chase perfect conditions in distant lands or ideologies. The piece notes constant complaint from socialists, prohibitionists, and “wet” advocates, while urging contentment and action locally rather than endless discontent. It laments locals who compare climates and laws, urging work within current communities to improve life.
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New Zealand
Portiana
Woman Dies After Fright From Yard Dog Fight
Mrs Sunny Patriwoakl, 40, of San Diego, witnessed two dogs fighting Tuesday. When a strange dog entered her yard she rushed to protect her pet, fell backward, and later died at home. A physician ruled heart failure due to fright.
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Sunny Patriwoakl
San Diego
Cal
Abe Noion
Growth Spreads For Long Reach Youth Societal Note
A Long Reach California youth named Growing Too Fast Newman, age M years, quits school due to a retuling heart affection as his height gains an inch in 50 days. He now stands five feet three inches, four and a half inches taller since January 1. His father speaks of serious injury. The report mentions a large force of surveyors near Yale and a state feeder for the North Bank project, amid references to Nelson Aldrich and Joe Cannon in a frank, windswept Western scene.
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Newman
Longreach
Cal
Hila
Harriman
North Bank
Yale
White Salmon
Nelson Aldrich
Joe Cannon
Sewerage Plan Urged for City Water Supply Area
The article argues for immediate sewerage installation near the water supply to protect parity and prevent future contamination. It warns that without sewerage, contamination risk could arise within five to six years and urges council to hire engineers during winter when street work slows.
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Met
Planting Your Own Gold Mine Opens At Door In St Johns
Start now and cut luxuries to save for a lot payment. Planting season brings richer rewards than indulging in cigars and tempers. Buy in St Johns and lock in a long term return, as opportunity knocks.
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St. Joboe
Johns
Hood River Apple Prices For Fancy Crop Released
The Hood River Fruit Grower's Union reports prices received for their entire crop of fancy apples. Spitzenberg apples sold at 3.26 per unit and Newtowns at 240 per box, paid by a New York concern. The union notes the surprising value of apples at ten cents each.
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Newtowns
Hood River Fruit Grower's Union
New York
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