Oregon Tax Law Summary Appeals for Timely Payment
Tax rules outline rebates for payments by March 15 and no penalties through early April. Delinquency after the first Monday in April triggers 10 percent penalty and 12 percent annual interest. Half-payments may extend to October with further penalties and interest. Personal property tax rules and sheriff sales of lands for nonpayment proceed after May 1 and March 1 of the following year, with deeds issued and three-year redemption.
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Tax Lawa of
Oregon
Judge Tanner pleads guilty in Mitchell land claims case
In Portland on February 12 Judge A H Tanner admitted perjury before a federal grand jury tied to Senator John H Mitchell. Government evidence showed he lied about partnership fees and Mitchell’s role. Tanner Jr and Harry Robertson testified, and a letter from Mitchell outlined a defense plan. The article also notes the indictment of Congressman J N Williamson and his reaction to pending trial.
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Portland
A. H. Tanner
John H. Mitchell
Tanner
Mitchell
Washington
Judge Tanner
J. N. Williamson
van Gessner
Marion R. Biggs
United States
Prineville
Williamson
Representative Williamson
Oregon
House of Representatives
Bank Robbers Captured in Lebanon Bank Hold Up Case
Portland dispatch reports D Darling Che ney Smith George Culver and Tom Donn arrested by Sheriff Word and four deputies on the Lebanon bank robbery charge. Two other gang members fled and may be in Seattle. Darling attended Sunday school with children in South Portland and Dunn was a former house mover. Smith and Culver are described as gamblers.
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Portland
D. Darling
Cheney" Smith
George Culver
Tom” Donn
Word
Lebanon
Seattle
Darling
Dunn
Smith
Culver
Secret Meetings of Portland School Board Condemned
Citizens denounce the Portland city board of education for secret meetings where public business and appropriations are discussed. The open meeting rule is urged, arguing past secrecy should not justify future star chamber sessions.
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Portland
City Board of Education
Scarlet Fever Cases Reported in Pendleton
Four new scarlet fever cases are reported today in Pendleton with most mild in type. Previously reported patients show recovery or imminent recovery. City recorder’s office notes on record cases, and several unrecorded cases are suspected.
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Pendleton
City Recorder's
Remonstrance Sent Over Pierce Bill For District Incorporation
Pendleton February 13 Saturday remonstrance to Senator Pierce s bill to incorporate the Little Walla Walla irrigation district was sent to the Valencia county delegation at Salem. It was signed by 35 property owners while the petition for the law had 27 signers. Three petition signees who changed views after explanation signed the remonstrance.
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Pendleton
Pierce
Little Walla Walla
Valatilla County
Salem
Missouri Squirms in Cold Wave
In Kansas City Missouri the severe cold spell began January 1 and has kept temperatures below freezing. The peak chill hit 22 degrees below zero at 6 am, breaking the 1800 February 12 record of 21 below. Fifteen inches of new snow cover the ground under a clear sky.
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Kansas City, Mo
Umatilla Teachers Protest Bills Favoring Equal Privileges
The East Oregonian notes a protest by Umatilla County teachers against House bill No 841 that would favor normal graduates in hiring over non graduates. A remonstrance was drafted with committee members Harry Uber T. C. Salt and S. E. Carr, arguing the measure would harm experienced teachers and worsen salaries. Pendleton Feb 10 1905. U matilla exhibit at Lewis and Clark fair secures 1000 square feet in the agricultural building front left entrance. Baker county 1800 square feet. Clackamas county 2000 square feet. Forshaw organized the Pendleton exhibit in Portland. space praised as highly visible.
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Court House
East Oregonian
Welles
Sonneman
Harry Uber
T. C. Salt
E. Carr
Pendleton
Oreg
Umatilla
Pendleton Commercial Association
Umatilla County
Han
Baker County
Clackamas County
Local Teacher Institute to Meet at Athena Public School
A local teachers institute will convene next Saturday afternoon at Athena public school. County Superintendent Frank K. Welles has finalized the program including talks on employing a teacher, school legislation, and an educational exhibit at the Lewis and Clark Exposition. B. Conklin and T. C. Salt are among speakers with E. H. Anderson and G. W. Phelps noted in related dispatches. Phelps appoints G. E. Noteon as deputy in Morrow County as he relocates to Pendleton on March 1 due to workload.
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Athena
Frank K. Welles
E. H. Anderson
T. C. Salt
Milton
B. Conklin
Pendleton
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Cox & McEwen
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Dell Brothers
Missouri
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Local Teacher's Institute
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