STEP TOWARD SINGLE TAX IN OREGON
A petition filed with the secretary of state seeks a constitutional amendment to tax land values while exempting improvements and personal property. It cites broad support from leading figures and argues manufacturing and farming impacts, noting Oregon’s urban land values and the need for revenue without taxing dwellings and equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon Tax Reform Association
Secretary of State
Oregon
LaFollette
Folk
Tom Johnson
Henry George
Lloyd Gurrison
Lyman Abbott
Douglas and
Garvin
Jaraneere
Porthind
City Fathers in Session and Contested Street Plans
The sth session of the city council met Tuesday evening with the mayor suspending routine for public speeches. Beal & Co. showcased rock crushers and road rollers priced up to 4000, Pacific States asked to lay underground conduit, and disputes over franchise work and office presence emerged amid bids, hydrant and street-map updates, and calls for paving and grading Jersey street and other streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Beal & Co
Hickman
Pacific States Telephone Company
New York Street
Jersey Street
Philadelphia
Burlington Street
Hayes
Recorder
Home Telephone Company
Pacific States
St. Johns
Walker
Fillmore
Edison
Tacoma
Baltimore
Chicago
Fessenden
New York
Tax amendment shifts burden to city lands and franchises
The speaker argues that land held for water power timber minerals and rights of way far exceeds farm land value in Oregon. He warns that the main tax load will move to valuable urban locations and railroad franchises, funded by industry and improvements, and urges a public hearing after four months of debate.
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Oregon
Ie Ani
Senasett
Man From Oregon Heads Temperance Drive in Seattle Convention
John Henry McHenry of Portland and Mrs Vander Voort of Salem represented Oregon at the National Grand Lodge of Good Templars convention in Seattle last July. McHenry drew attention by seconding Chief Templar George F. Cotteril’s nomination and later spoke at Bickner's Hall on Intoxicants Historically Treated, urging attendance. The article notes constant demand for his talks and invites readers to hear him while offering prompt job printing services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gon Tax Reform Association
Marquam Building
Oregon
Siti
Sound
Washington Grand Lodge
United States
National Grand Lodge of Good Templars
Seattle
KB. S. Vandervoort
Salem
Ore
Francis J. McHenry
Portland
McHenry
Geo. F. Cotteril
Templar
Werner Smrw
Ree Wentames McHenry
Bickner
State C E Convention Plans in Eugene Oregon
The eighteenth state convention of the Oregon Christian Endeavor union will meet in Eugene February 20 to 23 with Rev. C T Hurd announcing a strong speaker list. Notable names include Rev L R Dyott Portland First Congregational, Rev W H Foulks Portland First Presbyterian, P J Campbell University of Oregon President Kerr Oregon Agricultural College, and Revs J J Evans D A Thompson A A Winter among others. Delegates will hear conferences and open meetings including three Sunday afternoon sessions for men women and children. Railroads grant one and one third fare for delegates. Eugene Endeavorers organize committees and entertainment for accredited delegates. Between 200 and 400 societies in the state and about 200 delegates expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon Christian Endeavor Union
Eugene
C.T. Hurd
Corvallis
L. R. Dyott
First Congregational Church of
Portland
W. H. Foulks
First Presbyterian Church of Portland
P. J,. Campbell
University of Oregon
Kerr
Oregon Agricultural College
J. J. Evans
D. A. Thompson
A. A. Winter
Pse
Eugene Endeavorers
H. A. Senllen
Christian Endeavor Societies
Vote Against Annexation Plunges Cities Meet
An ALA gathering in Woodstock discussed annexation with Creston Arleta Woodmere and Woodstock reps. The vote ended 14 against annexation amid sharp opposition to joining. Supporters claim the issue is overblown while critics ridicule the idea and question voting members’ judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ALA
Jin Woodstock
Creston
Arleta
Woodmere
Woodstock
St Nether
St. Johns
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Portland & Suburban Express CO
First and
Flanders Streets
Umee 105 E
A. Unger
LA Cadiza
IO Cent
EL Royal, & Cent
Central Cigar Store
Bank
ST. Johns Brick CO
H. Henderson
Jersey Se
John
Gresham Streets
Committee On Water and Light
Nancy Caples
Tyler Street
King
W. RB
Godsey
C. BE. Wheelock
Hendricks Hardware Co
Jas
McClennan
Dobie
McPherson Co
Ferry
Leggett
Webster
California
STATE
C. E. Convention
Alderson
Matty
Barney Noonan
Adam Kaemlein
W. Hi. Coon
Central School
J. C. Aiken
M. L. Holbrook
C. BE. Bailey
St. Johns Land Co
East St. Johns
Peninsula
Columbia Boulevard
O. R. & N. Railroad
Holbrook
Whitwood Court
America
Richard Shepard & CO
St. Johns, Ore
Clark & Wilson Lumber Co
Linnton, Oregon
Lumber Manufacturers
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