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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1906
Page
2
The Union County Republicans push a full ticket from top to bottom, praising primary cohesion and warning against division. A large turnout in beet fields signals labor support as organizers urge thorough mobilization to defeat the county division proposition.
Governor Chamberlain spoke on tax reforms praising inheritance taxes and predicted the impact of new corporate taxes on state and Union County tax relief. He cited the state appropriations act for insane asylums and state institutions as over a million dollars, noting it was suspended by voters seeking a public vote in the upcoming election.
The state ran in debt by tens of thousands monthly for asylum and other institutions with no tax levy for a year. With future taxes to cover past and ongoing costs, the next legislature faces enlarged bills, potentially doubling from a two to four year funding period.
Mt Moriah Lodge of Masons marks its golden jubilee in Westfield Mass with a parade and public church service. A banquet at Columbia Hall features addresses and music led by principal Clarence A Brodhur who will give an historical address.
A 1906 Pittsburgh letter from Frank E. Dooly and E. E. Coxe outlines expected San Francisco earthquake losses near one million dollars with salvage prospects. It notes $750,000 already subscribed for a guarantee fund and confirms the National Union Insurance Company’s solid stock position. Approved by acting Interior Secretary Tuos. Aran.
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