New Oregon Secretary of State Sees State as Big Business
Ben W. Kolt, sworn in as secretary of state, compares state management to running a large corporation. He notes annual state costs around two million dollars for asylums, prisons, and education, and emphasizes honesty and efficiency, backed by governors and officials trained in banking, land, and rail oversight.
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Tax relief on raw wool duty agreed by committee
A House committee approved a 0.9 percent reduction in the duty on raw wool. The schedule remains unchanged for now and will likely stay as is for the current session. Even if the House approves the cut, it is not expected to become law soon.
Tariff changes await tariff board report next winter
Amid a looming presidential campaign, Congress faces pressure for radical tariff reforms. Delegates expect the Ways and Means Committee to propose about 40 percent cuts on wood, with Senate progressives possibly backing substantial reductions, though no action has occurred yet.
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Nothing Doing In The Old Town As Projects Spark Activity
A school district sold a $100,000 bond issue and plans to build a new high school. A $35,000 bridge is awaiting approval by the council committee, with steel to arrive for the Main street structure. Water main piping begins to the branch asylum, and work starts. Salem’s state architect drafts branch asylum buildings costing $300,000 to $400,000. Roundup park carpenters erecting a grand stand so large it spans from end to end. May 9 voters will decide on a $200,000 mountain water supply and a street improvement ordinance change to enable more road work.
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Why Do Mexican Forces Close on the American Line
The writer questions why Mexican fighters advance so near the U S border and whether both sides wish for U S intervention. Two men are shown spiriting away, each hoping that police or another authority will intervene promptly.
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Roosevelt vows action if canal stolen
Roosevelt says he would "dil it" if the Panama canal were stolen and is ready to bear the blame. He adds that westerners won’t fault him on this issue. The note also jokes that the dog catcher is no respecter of persons or dogs.
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Rainman and Windblower label sparks online feud
A viral exchange labels Rainman as perceptive while Windblower is called a mutt, drawing attention from fans and commentators across social platforms. The dispute centers on differing interpretations of a recent performance and its implications for ongoing projects.
April 8 in history highlights and early American events
Notable historical notes for April 8 include Nicholas Udall obtaining a patent to print works by Peter Martyr and the English Bible in 1651, and early colonial clashes such as Mass attacked by Narragansetts with fires and relocations of magistrates. Also listed are 1630 manors created in America, 171 Louis XVI and royal family confronted in Paris, and naval actions in 1782 involving Rodney and Count de Grasse.
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Massachusetts
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New England
Canada
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Paris
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Birthday sketch honors Mrs H M J Wool as modern Portia
A local birthday sketch praises Mrs H M J Wool, famed lawyer and chair of New York City Federation of Women's Clubs legislative committee. It notes her long advocacy for women's rights, her progressive stance, and the respect she commands among clubwomen and the public.
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H. M. J. Wool
New York City
Household Remedy Promoted for Spring Use by Local Farmer
A farmer named Helm speaks of a long running household remedy he uses each spring. He claims it cleans the blood and boosts health after harsh winter weather. He mentions Sarsaparitta as a key ingredient and notes there are no side effects from the specific preparation he uses.
Foremost woman lawyer Mrs Wood backs suffrage effort
Extracts from a code of aphorisms show women seeking equal rights and the ability to propose, with notes that women develop faster than men. Mrs Wood is described as the leading woman lawyer in the country and is supported by the New York City Woman Suffrage association.
Righteous Indignation in a Divorce Case
A man seeks a divorce, complainant says his wife has become a Suffragette and seldom at home. The lawyer cautions that breaking up a family is serious and suggests patience, noting trivial household issues he won’t tolerate. The dialogue highlights gender roles and social change.
Vast Coal Lands Still Owned by U S Government
Reports show more than 70 million acres of coal lands remain under government ownership. Experts note ongoing management and potential for future sales or leases, with implications for energy policy and natural resource stewardship.
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