Division and Tax Rates Debate in Gooding County
A steam of claims and counterclaims emerge over creating two new county seats and funding courthouses in Gooding and Lincoln counties. Proponents argue for growth and efficiency while opponents warn of higher taxes, added deputies, and bureaucratic waste, noting farmers' deferred land payments and political maneuvering.
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Gooding Las
Ube
Jentina
Losaly
Cuilyon
Caldwell
Payette
Kaamett
Lincoth
Linvaln
Ddahe
Government
Carey
Speenlale
Lincoln County
Ford
Gooding
Wendel
Samme
Nike
Quesibie
Saliri Thay Tak
County Division Agitation Drives Railroad to Halt Work
The Oregon Short Line Railroad pauses construction in Lincoln County until voters decide on county division. The piece argues that division boosts taxes, quashes efficiency, and inflates government costs, urging support for Gooding and allies to oppose the plan and keep the county intact.
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Oregon Short Line Railroad
Antidivision League
Shoshone
Gooding
Rupert
Holes Praises North Shoshen Tract Profit Potential
Bertram Holes, noted reporter, reviewed the North Shoshen tract this week and found a wide profit margin over current prices for investors seeking solid gains. He endorses the opportunity for those seeking profitable investments in the region.
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Bertram Holes
Ally Investments
Holmes
North
Shoshen
Tax Agent Interview Sparks County Tax Debate
An interview with a tax agent discusses the Oregon Short Line and county division effects on taxes for 1901. The agent argues the division would raise county costs and shift tax burdens, while noting potential savings if the line is completed. Strong entities include ex-Governor Gooding and the Oregon Short Line, with references to county, territorial, and state finance concerns.
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Ute
Line County
Lincoln County
Gooding
Linear County
Gonding
Goodingis
Steeler County
Estelie
Ryans
Seor
Brad Podrine
Oregon
es-Gevernon Gi Ie
Devy
HMO
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U0. S. Railroad
Blaine Vetrily
Tower House
Senate
Waxpayer
M. W
Gooiting
Frank J. Goodites
Matty Tam
Court House
Hue
Countey
Husiness
Harry Andersen
Tory
Shinee
Rivh
Ravazanice
Andersen
Anderson
Lee
Goo Ipy
Taxpayer
Liveohy
Pune
Texpayer
Hagerman
Wendell
Chiree Fries
Bred
Goedingalee
Wardiy
Geelong
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