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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1906
Page
5
An Oregon newspaper commentary argues the inheritance tax, though objected to for taxing corporate property, could broaden ownership by distributing corporate shares among more people. It notes corporations never die, yet the tax could endow public schools and address wealth concentration.
Judge Stephen R. Lowell argues that women's demand for equality in franchise appeals to moral law and common justice, not mere taste or gallantry. He contends women are entitled to the vote as a fundamental right long denied by societal precedent.
The East Oregonian urges Umatilla County residents to attend tomorrow's Umatilla County Development League gathering in this city. It emphasizes fostering acquaintance, common purpose, and countywide benefit through communal discussion and collaboration. The newspaper views local mingling as essential to progress and invites all to participate.
The Portland Oregonian notes endorsement of Strain of Umatilla county for a statewide inheritance tax to fund state defense and public welfare. It cites Strain’s data on rapid adoption of inheritance taxes nationally, highlighting that New York’s 1 percent direct heir rate and 5 per cent for collateral yielded over $4 million in 1901, and argues for federal adoption.
A cautious editorial argues a dangerous rise in law defiance, affecting both rich and poor. It warns that courts and juries may lose power as crime and public abuses grow, urging stronger enforcement to curb this revolutionary trend threatening government integrity.
The Athens Press lauds the Weston women era work and notes the mayor and town council agreed to two days for a town cleanup. The editorial argues women expanded political power and civic involvement would strengthen every community, promoting beauty, culture, and morality.
The ad proclaims Frazer’s supplies top quality fishing tackle and gear. It notes a mastering of Ye Gentle Art and offers updated stock including rods hooks figs and related items. It emphasizes standard merit and practical essentials for self respecting anglers.
Public sentiment will aid in beautifying our village by improving dwellings streets and alleys. Neatness taste and beauty will raise moral life and enhance social life.
Professor Edgar L. Hewett, head archaeologist, forecasts Congress will preserve prehisto ric cliff dwellings in Mesa Verde whether bills pass. He travels from Denver to Manet, Colorado, to survey government lands and determine boundary lines with the northern Ute reservation, aiming to guide a potential national park and safeguard the unique ruins. The trip faces heavy snows delaying departure, with Hewett expecting a two week field study and noting the unestablished boundary requires government mapping.
Acting Customs Collector William Hamilton supervised the transfer of 62 packages seized en route from the United States battleship Oregon. A partial appraisal by Dare found no smuggling. contents included dress, cass, boxes, and souvenirs for the Oregon officers and crew’s wives, sisters, and friends in the east. The Treasury secretary is expected to authorize release and shipment to the addressees.
An infant was born last Saturday morning to a local minister in Oklahoma. That evening church officers gave him $50 in cash. The next morning two men stood at the church door, one betting the minister would thank the Lord for the money first, the other for the baby. During prayer the reverend thanked God for timely succor, leaving the outcome undecided.
Noe Bradley aged 38 was drowned in Grimes Creek Idaho while log driving for Barner Lumber Co. The Stevens county jail frame that was moved to Colville twenty five years ago remains noted in the record.
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