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Sumpter Bourne railway fight and tax dispute in Walla Walla
A Washington and Columbia River Railway tax dispute prompts a battle over class taxation in Walla Walla County. Treasurer P B Hawley refuses a $3,486 payment due on 1904 taxes while the state board regrades rail property, threatening a court fight to secure a third class rating. Promoters seek $250,000 financing to build a Sumpter to Bourne railroad, asking $20,000 in subscriptions in 10 days to file bonds and proceed. The piece also notes a Texas YMCA convention and Grover Cleveland’s 6th birthday observance.
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Washington & Columbia River Railway Company
Walla Walla Union
J. G. Cutler
P. B Hawley
State Board
County Board
Tawea Bn
Gseherel Fund
State Board of Equalization
Assorsti
Walla County
Sumpter
Bourne
Gumpter
David L. Killen
Killen, Warren, Stewart Company
Mesera
Cato Johns
William H. Gleason
Fred D. Fuller
Cracker Creek Giathiet
Rales
Sumpter and
Doliar
Hllar