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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1900
Page
2
The piece argues voters support reformers against McKinley and cites Portland Oregonian opinions. It accuses war tax waste and deficits, calls for repeal of war taxes, curbing general government expenses, and criticizes Senate tariffs and public spending while urging local tax relief and savings.
The town foresees no new property taxes as it ends the prewar era after twelve years of debt. Officials explain property levies were used to cover debt from years of perceived overspending and the promise of better governance in the future.
An Oregonian article discusses postal deficits and attempts to curb minor mail privileges. It cites Washington reports on railroads padding mail weights, involving Colorado Midland and government contracts, detailing forged documents and forged reweighing schemes with named officials and letters.
A 1900s letter asserts widespread fraud by railroads involving the Southern Railway and mail service. The author argues government ownership would curb private plunder, favor public control, and replace private capital with direct state operation, detailing alleged schemes to extract profits from the postal and rail systems.
An advertisement extols beauty and health with claims for Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and Pleasant Pellets. It cites benefits for stomach and digestion, blood purification, and complexion, featuring a testimonial from Mrs. E Lewis of Tanner, Gilmer Co W Va and praising various products for women.
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