Tax Increase Burdens Taxpayers With Small Additions
Figures show added taxes are trifling yet cost the average taxpayer. Each $1000 paid adds one dollar and a quarter, while valuation adds twelve cents per hundred dollars.
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23 Feb 1910
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La Grande Evening Observer in La Grande, Oregon
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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1910
Page
1
Startling Facts on Proposed Bond Issue and School Levy
Proposed bond issue totalling 3 000 000 for the third school district carries interest at 5 percent amounting to 3750. Levies for the first ten years would be 1 and 1 4 mills for the last ten years and a sinking fund of 2 1 2 mills. Present levy is 30 mills. Present taxes on 100 valuation are 3.00. If the high school is built, taxes rise by 12 cents per 100 for the first year. Present taxes on 1000 would be 30 and 1.25 more if the school is built. Present taxes on 5000 would be 150 and 6.25 more if the school is built.
Voters consider yearly cost of proposed 76000 high school
The writer argues city taxpayers should know the annual cost of a 75,000 school assess value 3,000,000. Interest would total 3,750 per year for ten years, adding 1.5 mills to the levy. After ten years a sinking fund adds more, with final costs depending on future assessments.
Fire guts Nome Alaska Custom House. records saved
Nome Alaska February 23 fire gutted the United States Custom House with extensive damage. Firefighters rescued all records and contained the blaze to the building. Local authorities ordered investigations and assessed cause and total loss estimates. Named officials and agencies include Nome fire department and federal customs authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nome
Alaska
United States
Wolgast Romance Rumor Tied to San Francisco Visit
Eugenie Howey, named as Ad Wolgast fiancée by rumor, arrived in San Francisco after learning of his triumph. She will not discuss the rumored wedding date, and Wolgast’s friends offer no forecast. The romance reportedly began on a Southern California beach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Eugenie Howey
Ad Wolgast
California
Wolgast
Miss Howey
Shasta Limited Wreck Delays Rail Traffic in Oregon
Shasta Limited was ditched near Southerlin Oakland Oregon this morning causing a five hour delay. The south bound train wreck marks the third such incident of the Limited in two weeks with no injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shasta Limited
Oakland
Ore
Southerlin
Ira Stewart Arrested for Shooting Fred Wisdom
Elgin, Feb 23. Ira Stewart was arrested yesterday on a charge of shooting Fred Wisdom. He posted $500 bond and will face a preliminary examination before Justice Dwight Barnes tomorrow. Wisdom says he was attacked but the assailant fled before identification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Ira Stewart
Fred Wisdom
Dwight Barnes
Wisdom
Washington Good Roads Convention Opens in Aberdeen
The Washington Good Roads Association opened its convention in Aberdeen with Samuel Hill presiding as delegates from several counties gather. Topics include trunk line versus local pro rata funding, interurban franchise rights, county bond plans, and a proposed Puget Sound to sea road through King Pierce Thurston Mason and Chehalis counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen
Wash
Washington
Washington Good Roads Association
Samuel Hill
Hall
Good Roads Fund
Puget Sound
King, Pierce
Thurston
Mason
Chehalis
ONeill Lecture on Catholic Church and Socialism Planned
New York Feb 23 United States Commissioner of Labor Charles D ONeill will speak tonight at the Institute of Scientific Study on Organized Labor Arch bishop Farley will preside The talk is noted for its emphasis on the church stance toward socialism with ONeills definition of attitude expected to be key in the evening discourse
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States Commissioner of Labor
Charles D. O'Neill
Institute of Scientific Study
Archbishop Farley
Mr. O' Neil
Dorando and Hayes Set for Marathon Duel in San Francisco
Pietro Dorando the Italian long distance star meets Johnny Hayes in a Marathon race this evening in San Francisco. Henry St. Ives the French champion will race the Dorando Hayes winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Pietro Dorando
Italy
Johnny Hayes
Henry St. Ives
Dorando- Hayes
Nelson Promises Comeback After Wolgast Fight
In San Francisco on February 23 Battling Nelson declares he plans a six month comeback plan after losing to Wolgast for the lightweight title. He will train at a New Mexico ranch, then fight three or four times, asserting he can regain strength and the title. Nelson minimizes the knockout, notes groin injury, and recalls a brutal 40th round finish while manager Jack Robinson admits considering surrender in the 84th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Nelson
Wolgast
New Mexico
Dane
Jack Robinson
Bat
Robinson
Hig
Ballinger Hints At Resigning To Resume Law Practice
Washington friends of Secretary Ballinger say he plans to resign and return to law practice after the Pinchot controversy investigation ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Friends of Secretary of the Interior
Ballinger
Pinchot
Bodmer Visitors From Joseph With Bolton & Bodmer
Butch Bodmer of Joseph visits with his brother H A Bodmer of the Bolton and Bodmer firm, indicating a business and family connection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butch” Bodmer
Joseph
H. A. Bodmer
Firm
Bolton & Bodmer
Blizzard to Hit Northern States Weather Signals Active
The Weather Bureau forecasts a major blizzard sweeping the northern United States with cold temps. Rain and snow are expected in La Grande and nearby areas tonight into Thursday, with warmer conditions tonight. Local flood damage is not serious, but snow will hinder street clearance and river-adjacent properties.
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Chicago
Weather Bureau
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Michigan
Iowa
Nebraska
Montana
Dakotas
Beal
la Grande
Rai
Slow Joseph Line Traffic Delays Rail Outbound
Traffic remains slow on the Joseph Line branch as the outgoing train to La Grande is held at least until noon. Reports from Wallowa indicate slow progress with no clear schedule. Warm, rainy conditions threaten floods after heavy snowfall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trafic
Joseph
Wallowa
la Grande
Interstate Commerce Commission Begins Boston Hearing on Milling-Regulation Inquiry
The Interstate Commerce Commission opened hearings in Boston as part of its nationwide probe into milling-in-transit regulations. Earlier sessions in Washington and the South and West have addressed rates, and Boston may be the final opportunity for New England shippers and railroads to present evidence before a Commission order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington
New England
Southern Bankers Meet Seeks National Banking Changes
Tampa Florida February 23 prominent financiers from Virginia to Texas attend the Southern Bankers convention opening here to discuss proposed changes in the national banking and monetary laws. Ex representative Vreeland and ex-senator Teller will speak along with Monetary Commission members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tampa
Fla
Virginia
Texas
Vreeland
Teller
Monetary Commission
Big Tabernacle Nears Completion For Evangelist Johnson
Rapid construction of a monster tabernacle is near completion to house crowds when Evangelist Johnson arrives next month. The structure will be finished in a few days with heating arranged and will accommodate 2000 to 2500 people, making it the largest building in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monster Tabernacle
Evangelist Johnson
Gambling crackdown underway in Cordova under U.S. marshal
In Cordova Alaska on February 23 a renewed gambling crackdown began led by the U S Marshal’s office. Seventeen men were playing poker and arrested last night with cases to be prosecuted in federal court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cordova
Alaska
United States
Freight train speeds toward New York record in silk shipment
A Milwaukee freight loaded with a $1,000,000 silk shipment from Japan travels eastward under a rotary snow plow in an attempt to surpass the current speed record to New York, which is just under five days and two hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Milwaukee
Japan
New York
Two New Buildings Planned for University of Oregon
University of Oregon in Eugene to erect two new buildings after regents approve the plan at the semi annual meeting held last Saturday. The decision follows rapid growth in enrollment and aims to expand facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Oregon
Eugene
Board of Regents
Hugene
No Riots in Strike Today in Philadelphia
Philadelphia reports no violence today as police continue to quell unrest during the car strike. Officials note 150 street cars wrecked in three days, while Rapid Transit runs more cars than since the strike began and public order remains under control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Public Safety
Clair
Rapid Transit Company
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F. Wisdom
Dorando and
Hayes
Gast
BIG Tabernacle
Monster
State University
Carmen
Cemp
Philadel
Newlin’s
Cas
Newlin Drug Co
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