Tax Changes and State Levy In 1904-05 Debate
A Salem Statesman report outlines a proposed state tax levy for the year ending 1904 and the impact of a referendum. It notes a total revenue target of about 625,000 with 222,000 from receipts and 271,094 blocked by a nonexisting law. The piece discusses county levies, indirect taxation, and the shift toward reduced overall burden for next year. It also covers irrigation experiments at five sites to reduce soil alkali and improve productivity.
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Dow
Portland Taxpayers’ League
Dunia
Mr. Dunbar
State Agricultural College
Mullifomah County
State University
Corralus Agricultural College
Normal School
Sys
Salemtatesman
Reclaiming Sols Iments In Alkali Conducted By Af
A. T. Sweet of the Bureau of Soil, Department of Agriculture, completes a government alkali clearing experiment and travels to Washington for winter, returning in spring to continue work. The Montana report notes the venture’s promise for the future and Secretary Wilson’s forecast of reducing arid soils nationwide.
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A. T. Sweet
Bureau of Soil
Department of Agriculture
Washington
Billings
Mont
Montana
Wilson
United States
Weather by telephone for Western Massachusetts farmers
Weather forecasts will be sent daily by telephone free of charge to farmers in western Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire and Vermont who have home telephones. The first broadcast went out at 11 o'clock this forenoon with a general signal and the central office operator reading the forecast to listeners.
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Springfield
Mass
Maassachusetts
New Hampshire
Vermont
Breuit
Ume
Furmers
Haing Telephones
Takahira Takes Six Months Leave For Japan Visit
Washington December 1 Mr Takahira Japanese minister grants six months leave. Aki Michi frat secretary of the legation acts as chargé d affaires during absence. Possible transfer to St Petersburg or other European post anticipated, potential first Ambassador to the United States. Alcoholic Medicines Mus Pay Tax Washington December 1 Begin taxing alcoholic beverages sold as patent medicines under new rules. Manufacturers paying a special tax in ref flery and liquor dealers taxed. enforcement to be strict per John W Yerkes ruling.
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Awit Miniter
Washington, D. C
Takahira
Aki Michi
Legation
Japan
St. Petersburg
Washington
United States
John W. Yerkes
Iternal Revenue
Cuban Elections Spark Disorder Across Havana
Havana reports indicate general elections held today amid high excitement and widespread disturbances. Troops and rural guards were deployed to maintain order as clashes occurred between rival stations. authorities fear further unrest may follow.
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Havana
Cuba
Delegation of Chinese merchants seeks treaty concessions
Tacoma sees a 42 member Chinese shippers and importers delegation arrive to urge concessions in the new U S China treaty. The visitors include prominent guild representatives and are expected to press Congress. Meanwhile Tennessee Central transfer updates split eastern and western sections to Southern and Illinois Central with immediate improvements planned.
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Tacoma
Wash
Takota
United States
Guilds
Congress
Thankful woman praises Bucktow Arnica Salve cure
Hannah Plant of Little Rock Arkansas credits Bucktow Arnica Salve with relieving runnings sores that had plagued her five years. The cure is hailed as a marvel and is guaranteed at Tallman & Co Brock & McComas drug stores Headstrom & Greenawald shoe makers Teutech's Department store.
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Hannah Plant
Littl Rock
Ark
Bucktow
Tallman & Co
Brock & McComas
Mass meeting called on forest reserve division in Oregon and Washington
The Wenaha forest reserve linking Umatilla and Wallowa counties in Oregon with Walla Walla Columbia and Garfield counties in Washington faces a contentious division over the coming year. J M Schmit a of Walla Walla leads efforts as stockmen from six counties gather December 16 at Walla Walla to parcel the reserve, a famed grazing and camping region near Wenaha river and other streams. Papers served on Mantle B Gwinn in a government case challenging patents to about 600 acres tied to Malhour Livestock and Land Co. The action is part of Heney led efforts to invalidate Benson and Hyde scrip used to claim forest lands in Oregon.
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J. M. Sehmita
Walla Walla
Wenaha
Umatila
Wennhna Forest Reserve
Lea
Umatilla
Wallowa
Union
Oregon
Columbia
Garfield
Washington
Wenaha River
Little Salmon
George
Asotin
Grand Ronde
Mantle B
Gwinn
Malhour Livestock & Land Company
Heney
Benson & Hyde
Leu
Mr. Gwinn
Bgise
Argus Aringtons 15 Mile Contract Labor Plans
Mr Melee, a sub contractor on the north bank railroad, says he and Mr Henry hold a 16 mile contract starting just west of Arington. Camps are being built for 200 men per camp, four camps planned, with up to 500 workers within a month if men are secured. Dirt work expected in 7 to 10 days.
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Melee
North Bank Railroad
Henry
Arington
Ariington
Raid by Coyotes Destroys Sheep in corral near Arlington
In a late night attack, coyotes herd roamed and scattered a flock of over 1000 sheep in a field near a residence. Several hundred were missing after the break out, leaving many dead or crippled. Arlington reports describe the widespread loss and uncertainty about totals.
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White
Arlington
Register Hinman Very Low in Land Office
Regiter Hinman Very Tr. Hi. V. Hinman, register of the land office, is now very low. At 2 o'clock this afternoon his friends had given up hope of his recovery and he is not expected to pose through the night. Mr. Hinman has been sick for months with liver trouble. He has been in bed for the past two months, his cau tion growing continually worse. He has not been expected to recover for vore time, but hopes were entertain ed by the family that medical gel thee would be able to prolong his life.
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Regiter Hinman
Hi. V. Hinman
Register of the Land Office
Mr. Hinman
Yakima Daily Republic
Aged Homemaker Sarah Busby Completes Homestead Proof
Mrs. Sarah Busby, 46, rode 42 miles to the county courthouse and spent hours in Clerk Comb’s office completing her homestead proof on land settled five years ago. The scene amused officials as the elderly woman, lively and piping, smoked her strong pipe.
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Court House
Sarah Busby
Hood River Sanitarium Incorporation Filed
Articles of incorporation for a Hood River sanitarium were filed in the clerk’s office this morning. Corporators named are Mary Powell Jordan, N B Jordan, and A B Wilson. Capital stock set at 2500 shares of $1 each, place of business Hood River. The Dalles Chronicle.
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Hood River
Mary Powell Jordan
N. B W. Jordan
A. 8. Wilson
Dalles Chronicle
All denies plan to realign NP stock move
James J All emphatically denies a claim that Prevident Eliot of the Northern Pacific will realign and be supported by J O N A. He states the tale was started to influence the stock market for a single day’s operation.
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James J. All
Eliot
Northern Pacific
Hie Won
Irrigation Outlook Boosts St Paul Population Growth
The St Paul Pioneer Press features a graphic editorial praising federal irrigation efforts. It highlights the Reclamation Service under F H Newell, stating rapid project progress across states, including a Nevada project delivering water to 60,000 acres, and rapid settlement of irrigable lands near St Paul with high future population and market potential.
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St. Paul Pioneer Press
East Oregonian
F. H. Newell
Nevada
Reclamation Service
Sage Brush
Idaho Desert
Nearen
Arrest of L A Grande man on grand larceny charge
A man identified as Hili how employed with his wife and eight children was arrested by Chief Rayburn after arriving on train No. 6 following a Mobile telegram requesting his capture. He was searched in the city council room with officers taking about 11 from him and 2330 from his wife. Alabama authorities were notified and officers expect the cane will reset until they are heard from. He has hired an attorney and plans to prove innocence.
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la Grande
J. F. HO
Rayburn
Mobile
Ala
Alabama
Hilihow
Doctor King's New Discovery Cited By Maine Man
Harmony resident FE B Reid writes that consumption plagued his family and his mother’s death underscored the risk. He says five years of coughing and colds were relieved by Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption, offering quick relief and cure. Trial bottle free, Brock & McComas.
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FE. B. Reid
Harmony
King
Tallman & Co
Brock & McComas
Aged Chinaman Ah Yin Dies in Chinatown Rites Held
Ah Yin known as the oldest Chinaman in Chinatown died aged over 90 and was buried yesterday morning from the Chinese quarter on Resort street with rites befitting his position. He had lived here for many years, according to Barker Chiy Herald.
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Ah Yin
Chinatown
Resort Street
Barker Chiy Herald
Cabinet Resigns Yet King Refuses New Ministry
Madrid reports the cabinet has again resigned but the king refused to accept it, saying under current conditions a new ministry cannot be formed. The latest withdrawal stems from disputes over army administration.
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Madrid
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