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La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1904

Page

2

Oregon Corporation Tax Debate Warns Against Repeal

The article discusses a proposed move in the Oregon legislature to repeal the corporation tax law. It cites Secretary of State F I Dunbar and compares Oregon’s licensing to other states, noting the revenue role of corporate fees and taxes, including specifics on filing fees, capital stock, and insurance company payments totaling about $30,231.81 in 1899.

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Power plants to supply city with new Cove and Morgan Lake plants

The Morgan Lake company ordered machinery for power and light and the Cove plant will arrive by June first. A market exists for the power these two plants can provide, and La Grande will gain prominence with cheap power. The men making power possible deserve encouragement and public support.

Morgan Lake Company Cove la Grande

Coughing Spell Causes Death at Home

Harry Duckwell aged 25 died at his home during a coughing spell in the presence of his wife and child. He had a slight cold several days earlier and ignored it until the attack grew severe. A physician could not arrive in time, and another coughing spell ended in fatal suffocation.

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University of Oregon Singers Are Featured in December Show

The University of Oregon's 20 member choir presents a varied program with impersonations and solo numbers on December 21. The event promises a delightful musical treat with admission set at 50 cents.

University of Oregon

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