Attempted Bonding of Union County Sparks Political Contention
Reconstruction of 1899 Union County bond plan amid accusations against County Judge B F Wilson and critic R T Langrell. Observer notes past Wilson administration waste and argues against funding bonds without competition, citing Scriber's 175000 bond proposal and related court records in Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Wilson
J. C. Henry
Wilson
Union County
R. F. Wilson
Ferson Scriber
State of
Oregon
Union
City of
R. T. Langrell
Scriber
J. W. Scriber
G. W. Benson
Bonds Sparking Debate Over Union County Bond Issue
The Union County court discussed issuing bonds between 160000 and 175000 dollars for 10 to 20 years at 6 percent. Taxpayers question authority and impact, while supporters claim about 175000 in four years could be saved by lower interest, offset by existing warrants totaling about 179000 with accrued interest. Continued on Page 4.
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Union County
United States of America
New York City
New York
Union
State of
Oregon
J. W. Scriber
City of New York
State of New York
Spanish revolt spreads as Madrid mobilizes guards
Secret news from London and Paris reports a growing Spanish revolt. Madrid garrison has 20 000 troops, Barcelona and Cadiz fortifications strengthened, and work strikes erupt. Laborers idle as reports claim Alfonso assassination and royal family flight, though unconfirmed. Mediterranean fleets ordered to move amid rising tension.
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London
Madrid
Barcelona
Alfonso
Royal Famil
Mediterranean
Gibralta
Malta
Paris
Spanish Republican Society
Spania
Revolutionary’ Movement
Do. Jaime
Caritat
Bond Scheme in Union County Under Wilson Administration
Record copies reveal a county deal during the Wilson administration to bond Union County with a partner, detailing an attempted financing arrangement and the parties involved. The exposed documents suggest an official push to secure bonds and raise funds, raising questions about oversight and legislative approval.
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Wilson
Union County
Jef
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Henry Hug
D. ¥. K. Deering
County of Union
County of
J. W. Seriber
Rt. T. Langrell
la Grande
Observer
A. D
Rumorel
Mr. Wilson
Wright
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