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Newspaper
Weston Leader
Location
Weston, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1920
Page
1
A column by Arimo Kalaw discusses myths about the Philippines, contrasting sensational rumors with facts. It cites Filipino education, literacy rates, land ownership, and self-government precursors, arguing America pledged independence and highlighting colonial attitudes.
Washington informó President Wilson reiterated opposition to any peace treaty reservations that would erode Article 10 or the covenant’s terms. He warned most suggested reservations amount to nullifications and emphasized the heart of the covenant must remain intact.
Oregon notes from Dallas to Salem report deaths of David M. Bivuts in Dallas and Taylor Cotton in Lebanon, bank charter approved for Madras, and Lane County fair plans. Other items include 1920 Eugene Beattie Rite election, ARD delegates meet in Albany, and new Salem hospital funding.
Washington urges rapid expansion of Pacific naval docking and basing facilities with a 200000-strong naval reserve. Secretary Dantela seeks authority for a new base in San Francisco Bay below Mare Island and a 10 million dollar appropriation. He also proposes seaworthy points at Port Angeles and Astoria and enlarging Bremerton to handle more capital ships.
The notice urges every earner in 1919 to determine if a return is due by March 15. It explains exemption rules, insists on true figures, and cautions that penalties include fines up to 2000 dollars and 25 percent of tax plus potential imprisonment for fraud. It lists income sources like interest, rents, dividends, and capital gains, and promotes Form 1040 with free advice at IRS offices and banks.
Salem doctor W H Savage of Corvallis was elected president of the state fair board to succeed M L Jones who retires at end of term on April 1. A Marsters of Roseburg was named vice president.
In Sand Point Idaho the jury triaged the case of 16 T W W charged with criminal syndication. After deliberating less than four hours the jury returned a verdict of guilty against one defendant and not guilty against the other.
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