Tax roll closed as sheriff prepares delinquency drive
County Clerk Saling completed the tax roll totaling 10 165 000 with 205 800 in taxes. The 20 mill levy excludes school and town levies. Four deputies will staff the sheriff’s office during the open roll period, with two at night and two by day. Tax payment rules: rebate 3 percent if paid by March 15. no rebate or penalties from March 16 to first Monday in April. delinquent after first Monday in April with 10 percent yearly penalty. half payments by April first may run to October with 10 percent penalty and 12 percent interest from April. Personal property tax rules require half by April first to avoid May levy. Lands not paid by March 1 next year may be sold to the lowest interest bidder with three-year deed redemption. Weston Leader notes R F P Johnson wins four-year government mail route contract Weston to Briggson, three trips weekly, 250 dollars yearly. Briggson and Tanks contract not yet awarded. one bid rejected. Debris dumping near Athena bridge warned against by Henry Schmitt, Supervisor Road viet No 9.
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Saling
Weston Leader
R. F P. Johnson
Fairview Farm
Weston
Briggson
Tanks
Orchard Confesses In Murder Case With Confessions Of Others
Barry Orchard awaiting murder trial confesses implicating Haywood Moyer and Peterbono of Denver. Denver Crchard admits attempted murder of Stennenberg on Christmas night, describes hiding gun and cartridges found by officers. He alleges plots against Colorado judges and depot blow up. Also reports Eagles Carnival opening at Pendleton. Pendleton Collegians beat Athens 15 to 7 in county seat. Dr. W. Vincent named receiver for Pendleton Tribune. For sale: Holt Brothers harvester with 14 foot head. Pendleton restaurants claim best place on earth for meals.
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Barry Orchard
Brounenberg
Haywood
Moyer
Peterbono
Denver
Denver Crchard
Stennenberg
Supreme Onmcorado
Tees Orchard
Orchard
Independence
Colorado
Colling
Telluride
Cripple Creek
Typhoid Fever Epidemic Grows In Eugene
Doctor reports 2 new typhoid cases in Eugene since February 7 bringing total to about 160. Water origin blamed for most cases with boiled water now standard. City plans new wells across the river near the pumping plant to supply pure water despite high costs. Deaths remain low and many cases may be malaria. Epidemic disrupts business and city growth temporarily.
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Hery
Eugene
J. W. Harris
Pew Water Company
Rand I8 Roasted Campaign Row in Oregon Primary
A partisan blast targets John L Rand state senator and Republican congressional hopeful in Oregon. The piece accuses Rand of being a corporate man hostile to labor and Roosevelt policies, urging organized workers to oppose his bid in the second district primary.
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Portland
John L. Rand
Congress
Oregon
John J. Rand
Baker County
Organized Labor
United
Lees
Roosevelt
Nnd
Rand
Water Protection Petition Seeks Sheep Grazing Ban
The Walla Walla river has fallen as snow melts earlier. Settlers claim grazing by thousands of sheep on public lands in the watershed harms water supply by burning timber and underbrush. The Little Walla Walla Irrigation union seeks an Interior Department order withdrawing the land from grazing. Twenty five petition copies circulate, with thousands of names expected.
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Walla Walls
Milton Special Sa
Walla Walla
Walla Walla River
Little
Secretary of the Interior
United States
Voters Refuse Registration in Umatilla County
Word from Camas Prairie says a large number of voters refuse to register because they consider themselves independent and unwilling to join the party organizations. They will wait for registration books to reopen after the primaries on April 25 before qualifying as electors under the new law. To participate in the primaries, citizens must register before April 10 and state their party.
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Camas Prairie
Umatilla County
Saya
Pendleton Man Announces Candidacy for County Treasurer
J P Walker of Pendleton announces his run for county treasurer on the Republican ticket. He plans to file his petition within a few days.
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J.P. Walker
Pendleton
Range dispute over Washington sheep allotment to forest reserve
Umatilla Wool Growers Association protests allotment of 174000 Washington and 25000 Oregon sheep to Wenaha forest reserve. Allegations of biased supervisor and cross state roving, with 97000 Washington sheep moved to Oregon side and no Oregon sheep on Washington side. Senator Felton urges forestry inquiry. Possible new allotment rules favored by local stockmen.
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Umatilla
Washington
Oregon
Felton
Scott Declines Candidacy for Representative Position
Joseph N. Scott of Pendleton declines to enter the campaign after being urged to accept the Democratic nomination for representative pending primary results. He cites new matters requiring his personal attention and insufficient time for a race. The move comes despite many friends urging acceptance across the county.
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Joseph N. Scott
Thin City
Pendleton
Scott
Democratic Assembly
Potato King aspirant for Gardeva title and land plot
The Journal-E. O. reports Colonel Wood aims to be known as the potato king of Gardeva. He plans to cultivate 16 acres at the location with sizeable inland intervals. Also offered for sale is the Main Street Carden property, with price available from Charles Norris.
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Journal
E. O
Colonel Wood
Gardeva
Carden
Charles Norris
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Athena
Henry Schmitt
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Walter
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Marabal
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Harry Mobdrohonge
Peterson & Peterson
Pilot Rock
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