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Newspaper
Saint Johns Review
Location
Saint Johns, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1905
Page
2
The St Johns Review urges residents to unite and reject annexation pressures backed by hidden interests and rival Portland capitalists. It condemns slander and factionalism, calling for arbitration and a shared path forward for the city’s progress.
In Pennsylvania a woman who cleaned a streetcar alleged the fare charged for a trip she did not ride was improper and unfair. The dispute raised questions about wage practices and payroll tricks that could set a dangerous precedent if upheld by courts. The article compares it to other workers undercharged or overcharged cases to illustrate potential systemic issues.
Pauline Nay notes that the St Johns city council appears to consider following the Equitable example of openness. She suggests officials may adopt a similar public accounting stance amid ongoing discussions about ethics and transparency.
A terse old proverb notes it is wiser to invest in building useful milling gear than to chase grand but hollow air castles. It emphasizes practical craft over ostentatious schemes and favors tangible gains.
Officials concede Indiana's anti smoking statute effectively failed as smoking among youth rose by about two percent since enforcement. The piece argues prohibition targets selling, not buying or using, and suggests dealers easily evaded the law by giving away papers with tobacco.
The paper notes the unsigned document read by Councilman Shiells lacks weight as it is not sworn testimony. It argues that suspending officials on rumors would fail in court and recalls that Mayor King governed after a trial to stipend hostilities, suggesting no real intent to force abdication.
Tuesday council session under Mayor King ends in a 4 3 vote denying Edwards seat while Peterson is favored. Recorder Hanks defends legality, vows to uphold oath as debate swirls over Edwards succession and potential vacancy filling planned for the next charter directed adjournment.
Fire swept through two large lumber plants, reducing facilities to ashes and leaving the sites blackened. Fire crews battled flames for hours as investigators began probing the cause and assessing damage. No injuries reported, workers displaced, and surrounding yards partially scorched.
A blaze gutted the Oregon Fir Lumber Company and St Johns Lumber Company plants at the docks. About 1,006,000 feet of lumber and a large stock of ties were ruined. Firefighters arrived from Portland and crews saved the dry goods building and office. Leander Smith narrowly escaped engulfment while attempting to rescue the government lamp and was badly burned. Insurance covers part of the losses, with estimates placing total damage around 80,000 dollars. Plans to rebuild are expected once insurance adjustments are settled.
A quirky item lauds the Lerigon Irrigation area paper for filling a niche with weekly notes from Rabbitville. It praises Alphonse Hennett and Kennett for their brainiage and suggests Mrs Rabbitville is a sought after metropolitan topic.
Dispatches claim St John angry with Prince Lane of Battenberg has abandoned festivities including a grand ball. Citizens need not fear as the St Johns in Newfoundland proceed with celebration. The piece hopes for peace commission arrival to St John.
An aged brass pistol, a cap fire revolver likely 75 years old, with a plain wool grip and a muzzle loader, appears worn from use. Weights five ounces, bore about .4 gauge, with a barrel marking star and letters KL G or HL C, possibly Pearl make, possibly Spanish brass origin.
City council met to discuss filling a vacancy under the charter after Mayor King ruled C. J. Holwarde not a member. The group aimed to adjourn daily until a ballot fills the vacancy, while arbitration was favored to ease escalating tensions among residents of St Johns.
Beebe and Trimble machinists near Johns Lanes Com yo mt plan a simple contrivance named the Beebe and Trimble list. Architects and builders call it merit for lifting wood from basements. Circulars will describe its merits. advertising advised while business is young. Also notes a pistol kept for antiquity and sale cards available.
A jumble of notes from Portsmouth University and St Johns civic life details Mr Thuman’s cold and multiple visitors from Beattie Jefferson Oregon Grand Junction Colorado and Pike Illinois visit the fair and stay at Club Hall. A city authority dispute over Edwards resignation and mayoral duties is outlined with appeals to legality and public safety. Boarders sought by Mrs G A on Willamette Boulevard near the water tower.
P. J. Pernason, defending his conduct as a St. John city council member, asserts two charges against him are false and vows to fight with legal action. He condemns Jekl Shields for malicious statements and pledges to expose conspirators while defending his record and public service.
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