Huge Factory District Debated for Portland Peninsula
The Oregonian reports plans for a vast factory district east of the Swift packing plant on the Columbia river. About 800 acres across Patterson Taylor and adjacent tracts may form a 1100 acre waterfront complex with strong rail and water links, attracting Seattle and Portland backers hints at mills and manufacturing moving to Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Oregonian
St. Johns
Lower Peninsula
Northwest
Swift Packing
Columbia River
Portland
Seattle
J. C. Elrod
Corbett
Patterson and Taylor
Patterson
Holtgneve
Swift Packing Land
Taylor Place
Swift Holdings
J. R. Bowles
Northwest Bridge Works
Tevel
Columbia
Willamette
Columbia Rivers
Foxton
Annexation debate over taxes between St Johns and Portland
Letter argues annexation won t lower taxes claiming Portland and St Johns tax levels reflect county assessed values. It asserts assessments are county duties with Portland having no role, and that taxes in Portland appear higher due to levy and school mill rates. Annexation would not change the law or assessment process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Johns
Portland
Multnomah
Gresham
St. Johns City
Packing firm eyes Portland plant and Sundial Ranch deal
Reports indicate Schwarzs child and Suleberger Packing Co seek a Portland site with a 2400 acre Sundial Ranch offered by Union Meat Co at Troutdale. Eastern buyers place $52,000 earnest money on Peninsula land as Springfield-area plans progress amid talk of a large Mount Hood reserve to attract recreation and industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schwarzschild & Suleberger Packing Company
Portland
Soleberger
Troutdale
Union Meat Company
Elrod
Burnside Bridge
St. Johns
Faas
Lars
Manager Promises Ahead for National Plan and Products
A terse note describes a manager’s forward planning and assurance of future results. It mentions First National, compounds interest biannually, and waterproof shoes by J. T. Brooks & Son at 111 South Jersey Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Brooks & Son
South Jersey Street
Home Rule Seen as Best After Annexation Debate
Citizens who signed the annexation petition shift views as debate grows. Some now oppose annexation or favor postponement. several merchants and residents say Portland water, mail, or ferry access lessen gains. A few signers deny ever signing, and others remain undecided on the fence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. F. Kettenhofen
A. A. Mack
Richmond Street
St. Johns
W. W. Holcomb
Stron
Portland
Peter Autzen
C. Call
L. Gromachey
Aper
Noce
W. L. Churchill
Win
Bean
B. F. Noonan
al Peterson
Moore
Packing Plant Receipts Surge at Portland Union Stock Yards
Receipts for the week show 2455 cattle and 1922 hogs with 6972 total. Cattle and sheep arrivals exceed normal, nearly three thousand cattle and over six thousand sheep. Market notes include fair to medium cattle quality, top cattle at 5.50, hogs steady to firm between 10.50 and 10.75, and lambs and wethers improving with Mt Adams stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland Union Stock
Serlets
Mt. Adams
Ling Wethers
D. ©. Lively
Everyday Banking Notes and Issues on Interest
A fragmentary notice mentions a bank and compounded interest every six months with unclear dates or institutions. The readable bits suggest a banking context but lack full details or action.
Bona Fide Signatures in Annexation Petitions Challenge
A Port land Review notice defends the annexation petitions and asserts all names published in the two lists are genuine. The paper challenges claims of fictitious entries and invites proof of any false name, noting signatures and names appeared on original petitions filed at city hall. It criticizes those who repudiate the lists after their publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Jokes
Pers
Portland
Philadelphia
False Modesty and the Body in Physical Culture
Bernarr Macfadden argues in September Physical Culture that society’s shameful view of the body corrupts moral and physical development. He contends that linking the naked form to vice harms future generations and calls for a decisive shift by real men and women to end the demeaning attitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernarr Macfadden
Republican Primary Prices at Culel Bros and Local Notices
Fragmented Reader notes show prices at Culel Bros for linoleum and a civic thank you from Mabel Grunig a beneficiary of local charity. Includes notices for domestic help a law firm move and Congregational church dinner on election day plus local dry cleaning services and a job ad at 529 South Ivanhoe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Culef Bros
Mabel Grunig
St Jones
the Congregational Church
Water Franchise Sparks St Johns Annexation Debate
Critics argue the 1903 city water franchise guarantees exclusive distribution to St Johns for thirteen years, blocking Bull Run mains regardless of annexation. They urge Portland to buy Woodmere Water Co. and end the Water War as Mt Scott residents face continued shortages.
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St. Johns
Water Company
Town of
Portland
City Hall
Mt. Scott District
Woodmere Water Co
The
Local Candidate Stuns In St Johns Primary Vote
K. C. Couch, defeated in the primary, secured a splendid vote in St Johns. Had he been as known and popular countywide as at home, he might have led the ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. C. Couch
St. Johns
The First National Bank Ad Appeals for Saving Now
A fragment urges readers to save with The First National Bank to avoid regret in old age. It promises a 3 percent return and hints at ongoing efforts by Henry Ostwalk to erect a small dwelling on North Street.
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First National Bank
Henry Ostwalk
City Council Proceedings Reported At Tuesday Meeting
All members attended with Mayor Hendricks presiding. The council reviewed a gas mains map and considered viewership for St Johns avenue condemnation. New viewers will be appointed. Bills totaling over unspecified amount were approved. A petition to call a special election for a six acre public park, partly owned by Mrs Nancy Lee and H K Harris, gained initial support with 140 signatures and a 22000 price tag. the city attorney will verify signatures. Oswego street grade from Banks to Swift boulevard was approved. F W Valentine, representing the Commercial club, sought a feasible wagon road route between St Johns and the Swift packing plant. Debate continued on delays involving the Weyerhaeuser tract. action urged. The recorder was ordered to collect the petition from the company by the next meeting. Additional items included roadway improvements and street light placements. most aldermen supported the proposals except Dobie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hendricks
Messrs
S. W. Rogers
Marion Johnson
St. Johns Avenue
Nancy Lee
H. K. Harris
Oswego Street
Banks
Swift Boulevard
F. W. Valentine
Commercial Club
Rece Ee
St. Johns
Swift Packing Plant
Geediats Dow
Weyerhaeuser
Alderman Davis
Senate
Oeain Pols
Jersey
Almond
Burlington
Iigmace
Dobie
Building Permits Issued For Several Dwellings This Week
The past week saw permits issued for multiple residences. Notable entries include H Steinfield on Hayes Street between St Johns and Maple, L H Boyd on Edison Street Tyler to Richmond, and G L Weiss on Edison Street between St Johns addition. Costs range from 100 to 1000 dollars with several plots on Kellogg Catlin and Burr streets.
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H. Steinfield
Hayes Street
St. Johns Avenue
Maple Rec
L. H. Boyd
Edison Street
Tyler
Richmond
G. L. Weiss
Redwell
Edison
Tur St. Johns
Henry Oastwalk
Kellogg
Newed Catlin
Cnet
M. Glaup
Reir
Catlin
Tyanhoe
Hate N. G. Turkington
Burr
Dauk
Mears
Local St Johns items mix goods and impending moves
A varied St Johns bulletin lists prices on a range and peaewens, notes Calef footwear line arrivals from Foot Schulze Co, and J T Brooks & Son address. Frank Kilkenny resumes bootblack duties on Jersey Street. Sidewalks with washed material praised for durability. J Arthur Perkins leaves for Vancouver to pursue law offices. Harry March and Miss F Salveter wed in Portland and reside at 908 Portland Boulevard. March works at John Noce & Co tailoring.
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J. Arthur Perkins
Vancouver
Wash
Oup
St. Johns
Harry March
Miss F. Salveter
Portland
Portland Boulevard
Mr. March
John Noce & Co
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Antern
O. R. & N. Company
Skip
Peano
Mount Hood
Mount Rainier
Packing Plant News
Sou
Atees
South Ivanhoe
Collier & Collier
Spaulding
Wodl
Princess Theatre
Crats
W. R. Bilis
A.W. Lafferty
C. J. Reed
Sheyrd
Albert Abram
Jay Bowerman
Grant B. Dimick
E Hofer
F. W. Benson
Uni G
G. M. Orton
F. J. Miller
J. H. Lewis
J. T. Chinnock
P. T. Genin Te
H. Grober
J.P. Kavanaugh
J. B. Clelandau
HB. McGinn
J. W. Beach
J. Ditehbara
B. Drake
D. J. Malarkey
H. Chatter
Latourette M
B. Casonis
Joseph
N. McArthur
A. Man mii
Jas. Abbott
M. Ambrose
C. Couch
L. M. Davis
Lam
Parrell
Fouts
B. Martian
H. M. Welch
P. Holbrook
A. Muck
A.M. Heon
W. King Gt
Chas
Alex
Council Proceedings
St. Johns Range
Calef
Just
Foot Schulze Co
South
Jersey Street
Onee
Frank Kilkenny
Roseburg
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