Punctuation Under Question in Oregon Tax Exemption Law
A tax exemption act from a 1903 Oregon special session faces interpretation issues due to a semicolon in the exemption limit. Lawmakers debate whether the $300 exemption can be drawn from any listed items or only some, with courts noting punctuation is not controlling but unsure about intent.
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Alem
Shelley
Lane County
Supreme Court
Port of Portland
Otharwine Cea
Prune Grower Sees Poor East Market After Iowa Trip
Salem prune grower Bruce Cunningham reports a weak East market after taking a carload to Iowa for sale. He notes dealers already have ample prunes and prices are low, with Oregon prunes bought at 4 cents per 25 pounds and resold to retailers at 6 to 8 cents.
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Salem
Bruce Cunningham
Iowa
Cunningham
Liberty
Oregon
California
Sheep Shearing Drives Echo Country Rush to Clip
Echo-Sheep shearing is now in full swing with nearly every able bodied man seeking to join crews. Local rate is eight cents per sheep with board, seven cents without. The early spring in Umatilla valley demands rapid clipping before haying begins.
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Echo
Umatilla
Beet Seed Sowing at Echo Farm Grid
Echo received a large lot of sugar beet weed and planters are preparing the ground for sowing.
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Echo
Better Lumber Rate Movement in Cottage Grove
Cottage Grove businessmen met at city hall to form an organization aimed at securing a higher freight rate from the Southern Pacific. The current rate harms the valley lumber industry and risks mill closures. A committee was appointed to draft action and will reconvene Tuesday night, with broader Western Oregon involvement possible.
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Cottage Grove
Southern Pacific
Oregon
Deschutes Area Irrigation Rules Submitted for State Board
The Deschutes irrigation and power company and the Three Sisters irrigation company submit proposed irrigation rules to the state land board. The Deschutes group now controls about 200000 acres after absorbing Pilot Butte development and Oregon irrigation interests. Three Sisters holds 27000 acres.
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Salem
State Land Board For
Ergy
Deschutes
Deschutes Irrigation and Power Company
Three Sisters Irrigation Company
Pilot Butte Development Company
Oregon Irrigation Company
Three Sisters Company
Grand Ronde Fruit Outlook From Eastern Oregon Official
La Grande Judd Geer horticulturist commissioner for the Eastern Oregon district says fruit prospects are excellent across all varieties. Weather has been favorable, budding slowed by cool temperatures, and frost danger is past. He anticipates one of the valley's most productive fruit seasons.
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la Grande
Judd Geer
Oregon
Geer
Resigns From Pair Board
Balem G. A. Westgate of Albany resigns from the state fair board as he tendered his resignation to the governor joining the Albany address and state governance matters.
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Balem
G. A. Westgate
Albany
State Fair
Cattle Sold for Nome to Pacific Company Agent
Echo R N Stanfield sells four carloads of his heaviest beef steers to Mr Cox agent for Pacific cold storage company Tacoma. Cattle stay here until April 15 before heading to Nome.
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Nome
Echo—R. N. Stanfield
Cox
Pacific Cold Storage Company
Tacoma
Market Prices for Wheat Barley Flour and Produce
Grain and foodstuffs quotations listing wheat by type and location with prices, barley varieties with per ton and per barrel rates, flour and mill products with standard grades and prices, hay vegetables fruits and dairy items with unit prices, poultry and dairy product quotes, and wool and mohair rates across regions. Notable items include wheat from Walla Walla and Valley with 75 to 80 cents ranges, flour varieties from Valley up to 4.60, potatoes and turnips priced per cental or sack, and creamery butter up to 27 cents.
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Walla Walla
Valley
Baldwins
Itsenbergs
Fancy
Choice Creamery
America
Wool — Valley
Oregon
Gale Work Ruin Over Geem... Illinois Coastal Storm
A severe wind and rain storm struck Indiana Harbor and surrounding suburbs near Chicago. In Indiana Harbor 15 people in L Barker’s dry goods store were injured, store demolished, and eighteen homes damaged. Hammond saw many buildings damaged and two injuries. The Republic Iron and Steel plant suffered a 25000 dollar loss. In Evanston Rogers Park and Thornton the storm caused major damage including a man fatally hurt in Thornton.
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Chicago
Indiana Harbor
L. Barker
Barker
Hammond
Ind
Republic Iron & Steel Company
Evanston
Rogers Park
Thornton
China Denounces Exclusion Treaty for New Accord
Washington March 26 The state department reports China has denounced the Chinese exclusion treaty expiring December 27 next, risking harsher admission limits without a new pact by then. A new treaty is being drafted though senate approval is uncertain, with Geary and Heinz laws looming if no agreement is reached.
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Washington
State Department
China
Department
Pekin
Conger
United States
Senate
Panama Isthmus to House Canal Commission Hq
Washington March 26 Two key points in canal commission plans emerged The commission will base its headquarters on the Isthmus of Panama with an office in Washington Admiral Walker and General Davis will devote full time to canal work while other members may attend to private interests A law proposal could appoint a governor of the American zone and the president may name General Davis to that post
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Washington
Isthmian Canal Commission
Isthmus
Panama
Wix
Admiral Walker
Davis
Army
Congress
General Davis
Canal Strip
Pear Siege by Japs. Vladivostok March 26
Vladivostok remains quiet but feared siege possible as Japanese actions intensify. A ladies circle forms at the ministry of marine to sew linen bandages for sick soldiers and sailors, drawing participation from most women including aristocratic figures.
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Vladivostok
Ministry of Marine
American Consul to Leave Shanghai for Antang
A Times correspondent from Shanghai reports United States Consul Davidson will depart for Antang next week and has arranged with Japanese naval authorities to assist his vessel in reaching its destination.
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London
the Times
Shanghai
United States
Davidson
Antang
Port Arthur Falls in Sudden Japanese Victory
Tokyo dispatches claim Port Arthur fell after a two day land and sea assault. The fortress was reportedly taken amid renewed attacks, with Chinese sources noting a Japanese victory after a clash at Chyong Syong. Russian casualties are listed as 600.
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Chyong Syong
Collide With The Russians Report From Asia War Update
London reports from Shanghai that Japanese forces crossed Tatung pass near Haicheng and clashed with Russian troops. Seoul and Tokyo notes mention Marquis de Est as offering 5 million yen to Corea on easy terms. Tien Tsin says China seeks a one year extension on Boxer indemnity payments. A Daily Mail Tien Tsin report claims Kataoa, a Japanese merchant and Rus sian spy, was buried alive in an assassination. Japanese authorities disavow knowledge.
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London
The
Daily Chronicle
Shanghai
Niu Chwang
Tatung Pass
Haicheng
Seoul
Tokio
Marquis Deestes
Corea
Standard
China
Tien Tsin
Daily Mail
Kataoa
New York Grounded Off Cape La Hague Then Collides With Assaye
The American line steamship New York, Captain Young, en route from New York to Plymouth via Cherbourg and Southampton, grounded off Cape La Hague in fog early today and later collided in the English Channel with the Peninsula & Oriental troopship Assaye bound for Bombay with 500 troops. Both ships sustained no injuries and reached port for repairs.
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Southampton
American Line
New York
Young
Plymouth
Cherbourg
Cape la Hague
France
English Channel
Peninsula & Oriental
Assaye
Bombay
Russians abandon Anju as Japanese advance
General Zhilinsky confirms Russian outposts pulled back from Anju on the approach of the Japanese. Skirmishing earlier harassed Japanese forces, but main Russian body fell back to the Yalu. The 50 mile stretch between Anju and the river is difficult terrain for large movements. Russians intend to avoid a decisive engagement until victory seems assured.
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St. Petersburg
Zhilinsy
Anju
Yalu River
Yalu
Military Precautions Noted at Five Potential Japanese Targets
Paris dated March 23 reports official quarters view the Russian order stopping entry into Niu Chwang without a permit as a military precaution. The move reflects uncertainty over Japan's primary land attack target among five sites: Yalu river Niu Chwang Port Arthur Vladivostok and Pigeon bay.
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Paris
Niu Chwang
Yalu River
Port Arthur
Vladivostok
Pigeon Bay
Japan
Midshipmen Appointed From Washington State
Washington announces three midshipmen named to the Annapolis naval academy Guy H Calhoun of Seattle Ralph Hover of Hoquiam and James H McCool of Walla Walla each appointed by their respective representatives Humphrey Jones and Cushman.
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Washington
Annapolis Naval Academy
Guy H. Calhoun
Seattle
Humphrey
Ralph Hover
Hoquiam
Jones
James H. McCool
Walla Walla
Cushman
Pullman and Kane Explore Weekly Car Chase Seats
Tourists find free seats as Kane and Mantas meet weekly in sleepable travel areas. The event centers on Pullman routes with Yepemanng oversight guiding the chase cars.
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Pullman
Mantas Eet
Corvallis & Eastern Railroad Timetable Highlights
The Corvallis and Eastern Railroad page lists train No 2 for Yaquina leaving Albany at 12 45 pm and Corvallis at 2 30 pm arriving Yaquina 6 20 pm. No 1 returns from Yaquina 6 45 am to Corvallis 11 30 am arriving Albany 12 15 pm. No 3 to Detroit leaves Albany 7 00 am arriving Detroit 12 20 am. No 4 from Detroit leaves 1 00 pm and 5 56 pm. No 1 arrives Albany in time to connect with the 8 P southbound and No 2 connects with 8 P trains at Corvallis and Albany toward Newport. No 8 to Detroit Breitenbush and mountains leaves Albany 7 00 am arriving Detroit noon to reach springs the same day. For information contact Epwim Irons Albany or H H Caomme Corvallis.
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Corvallis
Yaquina
Detroit
Babes Oo
8. P
Newport
Beaches
Breitenbush
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