Surge in St Johns Building Boom Drives City Growth
Oregonian notes a 200 percent gain with rising population and 116 building permits, 43 for new homes. Major projects include C. C. Wood Rouse store at Philadelphia and Ivanhoe, Portland Manufacturing plant rebuild, St Johns Lumber stables, and religious and civic buildings. Street openings and utility conduits advance, notably Fessenden and Mohawk corridors, Midway avenue work, and Jersey Street upgrades.
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C. C. Wood Rouse
Philadelphia
Ivanhoe Streets
Portland Manufacturing Company
St. Johns Lumber Company
Salen
Decatur Streets
Portland Boulevard
St. Johns
Fessenden Street
Mohawk
South
Telephone Company
Jersey Street
Fessenden
Richmond Street
Higher taxes loom for 1911 city improvements
The city anticipates higher levies for 1911 to fund fire department upgrades, including a steel fire front, modern equipment, new stations, and increased manpower. A marine architect is being sought to draft plans for a steel fireboat, with a two year timeline and a budget near 275,000 dollars for the boat and reinforcing mains. Suburban fire protection expansion and new stations in Irvington and Rose City Park are under consideration amid rapid growth.
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Executive Board
Leva
Mayave
Rose City Park
Eee
Irvington
Annexation petition volunteers listed in fair sample
For and Against annexation we publish names of 25 residents who signed the petition to place the proposition on the ballot and a list of those opposing. The Lapelle annex list includes W. M. Schulze Rodolph Pachkow Jobaler Chas Schaulf A. Schmalzel Wm. H. Schulze among others, noting signers are good citizens and that signing does not imply support or opposition.
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Ames
Lst
Vic Sinergy
Lek
Pate i
Lapelle
W. M. Schulze
Rodolph Pachkow
Jobaler
Chas. Schaulf
A. Schmalzel
Das Wm
H. Schulze
No Gain in This One Delayed Budget Debate
A fragmentary poem like critique questions city budget savings from officials pay and annexation. The speaker argues retaining city government benefits Portland and implies money paid to officials circulates locally, with cultural references from a rural or small town setting. The piece names Floyd D. Ruze and evokes seasonal imagery as it weighs fiscal choices.
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Portland
Johns
Hill Explains Thursday Sven oe Goddard and the Assembly
Paschal Hill defends delegates chosen for the late assembly arguing they served corporate interests. He names Portland ward members and St Johns officials as having ensured fair representation, contrasting with Anti-Assembly leaders. He cites Tom Cleeton and Pike Davis roles and criticizes critics as unlawfully labeling the process.
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Sven Oe Goddard
Mba
Te Street
Venti
St. Johns
Portland
Mayor Hendricks
J. 5. Kellogg
F. W. Rae Charles Bredeson
John Edleseen
G. J. Perkins
C. Cook
H. E. Collier
Li B. Chipman
Tom Cleeton
County
Peleg
Davis
Cleeton
De Big Fie From de South Region Shiftin
A fragment in regional dialect describes the big event in the south as the bee draws toward the corners of his month. The piece uses rural imagery to convey change and movement across communities.
Building Permits Issued This Week in Swift and Polk Areas
The past week saw several building permits issued. CJ Ebling receives permit for a dwelling on Swift Boulevard costing 150 dollars. Elvin Kays secures approval to erect a structure on Polk Street between Willis and Jersey Street for 1000 dollars.
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C J. Ebling
Swift Boulevard
Elvin Kays
Polk Street
Willis
Jerseytreet
For Sale Five Room Cottage Near Charleston Portland
Five room cottage located at 532 East Charleston, near Charleston and Portland boulevard. Includes full basement and modern conveniences with options for half cash. Seller mentions winter wood and wider toads as part of the value.
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Corver Charleston
Portland Boulevard
East
Charleston
Doren Family Hosts Portland Sunday Gathering
Mr and Mrs Harry Doren of Portland hosted relatives and friends including 8 O C Call and family at 396 Hast Mohawk Street on Sunday. The gathering brought together local and out of town guests for a casual afternoon.
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Harry Doren
Portland
O. C. Call and Family
Hast Mothawk Street
Judge T. J. Cleeton: The Man Who Closed The Draws
A paid advertorial piece lauds Judge T. J. Cleeton as a faithful, merciful, and just public servant, urging voters to re elect him as county judge. It warns against confusing him with another Cleland and emphasizes his independence from railroad interests, urging support for his re election.
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T. J. Cleeton
The
T. J. Claeton
J Haumes
Otehe Cleland
Circuit Court
Cleeton
Jods Cleeton
Packing Plant Receipts Show Market Fluctuations at Portland
D .O. Lively, general agent, reports weekly totals at the Portland Union Stock Yards. Cattle 2005 head, hogs 2391, sheep 2950. Cattle prices hit a Friday high of 5.75 for choice steers, cows firm near 4.78, best 7.0 for top quality, top hogs around 10.95 to 10.90, lamb sales sparse with a note of weakening demand and lighter receipts from sheep. Market mirrors Missouri river trends with similar fluctuations all week.
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Portland Union
Missouri River
Nebraska
D.O. Lively
City considers special election on park land purchase
Petition calls for a special election on issuing funds to buy a city park parcel near the trolley loop. The six acre tract, valued at 22600 dollars, is partly owned by Mrs Nan Caples and H Harris the ice plant man. Property is described as well located and accessible.
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Bonda
St. Johns Lane
Mra
Nancy Caples
H. B. Harris
St. Johns
East St. Johns
Hank Cut
Dawson
Depot
Dawson Street
Prem Joop
Lombard Street
Portland
City Recorder’s
Eesone
Parr
Nan Caples
H. Harris
Invasion of Ladies at City Council Meeting
The council’s meeting broke into a jovial invasion by a group of ladies armed with refreshments. The event established a temporary community center, with speeches by the mayor and several council members praising the visitors. Two major contracts were awarded, for Jersey Street and Columbia Boulevard improvements, with bids under engineer estimates.
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Ted
Hendricks
R. McKinney
C. Cook
W. W. Windle
A. W. Markle
J. E. Hiller
L. Stockton
G. W. Doober
A. W. Davis
B. 5. Hoover
Sole Dunbar
H. Bi. Collier
Jersey Street
Richmond
Millicenaht Ie
Carey Calla Beak
Aa Councilman
Ee Ieeeey
II Nce
Burlington Street
Ladeybold
Columbia Boulevard
St. Ael Bae Gravel Co
M. Swan
Seybold
Killkeuny
Ad Mate
Kilkenny Bros
Fessenden Street
Nal Wo
Marion Johnson
H. Brodall
W. _ Rogers
St. Johns Avenue
Barton's
Swill Boulevard
Ivanhoe
Catlin Street
Weyerhaeuser
Hte
Philadelphia
Fall colonist travel toward Oregon crowds trains
The vanguard of fall colonists and workers arrives by rail from the East and Middle West to Oregon. Immigrant reports indicate heavy waves of new citizens heading to Oregon this year. State residents should welcome newcomers and assist in finding homes and suitable locations as large numbers arrive this fall.
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Eust
Middle West
Oregon
Shau
Birthday Party for Mrs Sophia Cole of St Johns
Mrs Sophia Cole aged 82 hosted about twenty guests at their Salem Street home to honor her birthday. A native of Balla beg, County Galway born 1828, she came to America in 1875 and to St Johns in 1892, sharing in many changes since then. Guests included Mrs Couch and Miss Catharine Scott among others.
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Sophia Cole
St. Johns
Eliza Cole
Salem Street
Ballabegh
America
St. Johta
Galtele
Mra
C. 0. Churchill
Misa Maud Cole
EB. D
Campaign message endorses Peaderty for Congress in Oregon
A paid advertisement urges voters to back Peaderty for Congress. It accuses opponents of attacking him at the last minute and claims he will fight for needs and people, highlighting Republican support and urging action before the election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lapyrety
Eer
Oregonian
Evicted janitor plays prank on city attorney
D J Horsman, janitor at city hall, tricked City Attorney Collier by arranging to move a rug from his office to his Stafford street home. The rug was sent to the home on Tuesday evening, leaving the attorney surprised upon returning to the office. It was a harmless, innocent prank, not eviction for rent.
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D. J. Horsman
City Hall
Collier
Stafford Street
Mr. Horsman
Wheat land in Eastern Washington for sale trade
For sale or trade sa0 acres of wheat land in Eastern Washington with 250 acres summer fallow two small buildings and a cookhouse on new wagon all for 14000. Will sell on good terms or trade for a valley farm or stock of merchandise. Cook & Blew.
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Washington
Cook
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