Chamber Backs Higher School Tax Levy Recommendations
Montana teachers and Chamber of Commerce endorse increased general and special school levies to ease deficits across districts. Legislative committee chair W. E. Maddock cites rising costs, declining mine value, and historic deficits. urging raising from 6 to 8 mills general, 10 to 19 for elementary, and 3 to 5 for high schools. Could stabilize finances within two years if enacted. Districts face $200,000 gap by Nov 1, 1921, with reductions in revenue and rising expenses.
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Embezzler Hartman Arrested in New York Hotel
John M. Hartman of Minneapolis, accused of embezzling $60,000 from Hartman Co., was arrested in a New York hotel on the eve of his departure for Norway aboard the Stavangerfjord. Police say he fled Minneapolis as a fugitive from justice.
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Stewart not stingy with liquor case under Judge Grimes
Allan Stewart described as generous by Judge Grimes after paying 72 cents per gallon for liquor. He gave it away to friends, claiming he bought it from a Canadian runner in Butte. The raid followed a scene with James McLuggan at Stewart's room. McLuggan, later dismissed, said no one paid for drinks. Stewart had 18 dollars when arrested and faced sentencing amid speculation of linked money losses. The court referenced his out of work status and high liquor prices.
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Moonshiner Wright jailed for six months prison term
In a federal court session held Wednesday a moonshiner named James Wright was sentenced to six months in county jail and fined 500 dollars. He must report to the sheriff in Silver Row county on January 2 to begin his term after a November conviction and a stay of sentence motion for his attorney. The bench also tackled other civil matters including property confirmations and a minerals case involving the Minerals Separation company and Butte Superior Mining.
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