St Johns Council Pushes Street Improvements and Budget
The St Johns city council approved multiple projects including grading and six foot cement sidewalks on Fessenden street from the southeast city limits to Edison street and 12 foot sidewalks on Jersey street. They directed plans forPhiladelphia and Burlington street expansions, agreed to fund Severance tract widening, and settled a dispute with Weyerhaeuser Timber Co over sewer outlet rights. A hydrant on Mears and McCrum was approved and arc light relocations considered. Bills totaled 452.67 dollars for railroad track improvements near McCrum.
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St. Johns
Fessenden Street
South East
Edison Street
Dong
Jersey Street
Richmond Street
Peasenden
Cil
Philadelphia Street
Jersey
Ivanhoe
Richmond
Severance
R. L. Holbrook
Weyerhaeuser ‘Timber Co
Rn End Ahe Council
Stub
Mears and
McCrum
McCrum and Bank
McCrum and Mears
McCru Lin
Columbia H
North Svanl
Weyerhaeuser
Prohibition Debate and Annexation Question in Portland Area
Local voters face two liquor measures on the fall ballot with annexation implications. If state wide prohibition fails, Portland would regulate licenses within its borders, affecting St Johns University Park and adjacent areas. Citizens urged to weigh whether to pursue annexation given liquor control and street improvement actions noted in the same session.
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Portland
St. Johns
Ren
Ace
Porteland
University Park
Portamouth
St Johna
Forest Fires Threaten Northwest Timber and Settlements
Gifford Pinchot, former chief of the Forestry Department, says vast fires in the Northwest may burn 200 lives and millions in mills camps and settlers improvements. He urges thorough patrols, full connections, and rapid action for every blaze to prevent future, larger losses.
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Northwest
Gifford Pinchot
Forestry Department
Federal Service
Washington
Congress
Great Portland Fair and Livestock Exposition Opens
September 5th the great Portland Fair and Livestock Exposition will open in that city and run through the 16th. An elaborate program of races livestock exhibits music vaudeville engagements and other events has been prepared. This will be the greatest fair of its kind yet held with many blooded animals imported and the best known of the old stock. A poultry show will be conducted on the grounds. Trained animals will perform daily and the races will showcase fast Northwest stock.
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Portland
Real estate market gains pace in serial year surge
Realty dealers report surprisingly good business as property activity rises in the year’s heavy season. Brokers note steady demand, with listings increasing and prices holding amid ongoing market momentum. Local firms push new listings and promotions to capitalize on the current upswing.
Names on St Johns petitions differ from published list
We verify 315 names on the Portland St Johns petitions, not 309, via three combined petitions. Many names are in German or Polish and handwriting varies, with only thirteen registered voters found among the list. City Clerk did not sign the budget for lack of registered voters. The editor offers access to the full list at the office.
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Ed.l. Stockton
The
Telegram
Portland
St. Johns
Barbour
Portland City Council hears fictitious annexation petition claim
Opponents filed a remonstrance with the Portland City Auditor arguing the annexation petition to place St ce on November ballots contains fictitious signatures and unqualified voters. About 150 names were collected by opponents including property owners who oppose annexation and K. C. Couch. Of 515 signatures checked by Councilman Ilies and Deputy Auditor Moody, only 15 were from qualified voters and none matched the list.
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Portland
St. Ce
Cave Bair
K. C. Couch
Ilies
Moody
Oregonian
Opposed to Annexation Citizens Plan to Delay Portland Measure
A group meeting at the M. W. A. hall discussed counteracting annexation petitions to Portland officials. A committee of J. B. Hendricks F. W. Valentine and RK. R. Churchill was appointed to confer with the city council and seek a delay of a week or ten days. Petitions to keep annexation off the ballot were to be circulated and signed by attendees. The future outcome remains uncertain as the propenton ends uncertain.
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Portland
M. W. A. Ball
Askether
J. B. Hendricks
F. W. Valentine
RK. R. Churchill
CIA
Take Me Out To the Ball Game at Electric Theatre
A film titled Take Me Out To the Ball Game will be shown Friday afternoon and evening at the Electric Theatre. The picture is billed as one of the year’s best comedies and recommended for viewing.
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Electric Theatre
Electric
St Johns Gospel Urges Back Envelopes Use
The piece asks why printed back envelopes are not used and promotes spreading the gospel of St Johns, urging adherence to the printed tradition and its aims.
Big Boxing Event at Labor Day Smoker
The St Johns Athletic club signs fast men for a Labor Day boxing night at the skating rink on Sept 5. Guy Lee faces Jack Dolan of San Francisco in a training sharpener while Dolan covers Council Crest by road work mornings. A six round featherweight prelim and a four round heavyweight prelim highlight the card with O Brien versus Exposito and Lukowski versus Foster. Admission 1.00, ringside 1.50.
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St. Johns Athletic Club
Guy Lee
Jack Dolan
San Francisco
Dolan
Council Crest
Ace Clement
Portland
Jere
Frankie O' Brien
Kid Exposito
Joe Lukowski
Hill Foster
Public Park Drive Aims To Seize Five Acres Near Ice Plant
Agitation in St Johns to acquire more park land south of the ice plant. Land owned by Mrs Nancy Caples held at 12000 dollars, hoped to secure at least five acres. Voters previously rejected a park site overlooking the dry docks, and questions remain if this proposal will pass. Public park deemed a necessity with costs rising the longer the delay continues.
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Nancy Caples
St. Johns
J L Sharte Injured In Fall From Scaffolding
J L Sharte suffered a serious accident Monday while working on a building at Kear ton when a section of staging collapsed. He was carried home and insisted he did not need a physician. The next morning he resumed walking the streets on all fours, a display the writer terms remarkable and defiant.
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J. L. Sharte
Kearton
Poling and Gates plan Sunday services at morning and evening
Dr. C. C. Poling and P. B. will preach in the morning with evening services announced. The invitation extends to the entire community, with C. P. Gates listed as pastor and host for the day.
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C. C. Poling
P. B
C. P. Gates
Otto Glawe and Katie Wood Wed in Harris Ice Plant Ceremony
Otto Glawe delivery man at Harris ice plant and Katie Wood of Grosswego Street were married Sunday evening in a simple ceremony.
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Otto Glawe
Harris Ice Plant
Katie Wood
Grosswego Street
Snow's View on Annexation Threat to St Johns Identity
Cap Snow of St Johns argues against annexation to Portland, warning it would erase the city’s identity and shift debt and control. He cites loss of duties, dock assets, and harms to local governance, urging residents to vote no and preserve St Johns independence.
Realty Men Tie Ten Sales to $12700 in St Johns
McKinney and Davis led ten Realty sales in the month totaling $12,700. Six buyers plan to build homes this year on their new properties, signaling a positive impact on St Johns as a local market.
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McKinney & Davis
St. Johns
Brooks and Son Quick Shoes Repaired on Short Notice
J. T. Brooks and Son at 111 South Jersey Street offers rapid shoe repairs on short notice. Local customers praise prompt service and convenient turnaround for everyday footwear needs.
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J. T. Brooks and Son
111 South
Jersey Street
Not Knocking Portland Annexation Debate
Several residents defend Portland while opposing annexation to St Johns. They say Portland grows faster than city government can serve, leaving outlying districts underserved. Local neighbors argue the tenth ward council member is limited, and a smaller community nearby would better meet needs.
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Portland
St. Johns
Coun‘cisman
Lucky Find At Oregon City Promises Rich Mineral Deposit
Louis Vierhus and partner Tally report a vast mineral deposit found about 459 miles above Vancouver on the Columbia. They secured a five year lease on the deposit and a contract to deliver the mineral to Oregon City. The deposit contains all rainbow colors in distinct layers and can be mined and shipped by water.
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Louis Vierhus
Oregon City
Tally
Vancouver
Columbia
Vierbus
Postmaster General Applies New Registered Mail Rule
The Postmaster General implements a new law requiring senders of registered mail to mark the envelope with a request for a return receipt. Receipts show recipient and delivery time and are sent back to the sender. The rule covers both domestic and foreign mail and aims to reduce extra wording.
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Hitchcock
Congress
Neighbors and bank ads urge saving at Hirst National
A fragment describes a subscription paper passed among workers urging health support from the county and a pitch from Hirst National Bank. It promises 3 percent interest on savings accounts, urging residents to save with the bank for protection.
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Hirst National Bank
Mrs Geo H Lynn Returns From Vacation With Daughter Georgia
Mrs Geo H Lynn who visited relatives in St Johns and Portland during her summer vacation for two weeks returned to Hood River Friday with her daughter Georgia. They praise Hood River as finest place but St Johns for healthful appetites, noting the Dutch regime of five meals a day helped stave off hunger.
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Geo. H. Lynn
St. Johns
Portland
Hood River
Georgia
Fatal Pedestrian Accident on South Ivanhoe Street
A swift moving vehicle struck a pedestrian on South Ivanhoe Street Monday. The victim suffered fatal injuries as the wheels passed over the head, with Dr. Vincent nearby and soon notified after rigor mortis set in. The victim, referred to as Abaceiaes, is mourned as Bullington’s young beekeeper.
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South Ivanhoetreet
Vincent
Bullington
Miss Rico Anderson Visits Salem Friends
Miss Rico Anderson traveled to Salem Oregon for a visit with friends and relatives. She expects to stay two or three weeks but locals doubt she can be away from St Johns that long.
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Rico Anderson
Salem
Oregon
St. Johns
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