Ovation for Governor Dixon in Montana Legislature
Governor Joseph M. Dixon received a rousing ovation in a joint session as his message urged radical tax reforms, a complete government reorganization, a non partisan fish and game board, and changes to the primary law. The assembly applauded the war record and the plan for wildlife protection.
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Senate Starts With Five Dollar Bills in the Hopper
The senate opens consideration on a measure proposing a five dollar bill and a companion statute amendment. Most of the bills originate from Booth and respond to guidance from the code commissioner.
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One on Delinquent Taxes By Standard's Staff Correspondent
Helena, Jan 4. After the governor's message, the senate introduced 85 bills with 94 offered by Booth of Fallon county to amend statutes per the code commissioner's report. Leuthold's measure would extend tax sale penalties for delinquent 1920 taxes if paid by March 21, 1921 and grant an extra year for redemption for 1917-1918 delinquent properties. Haley announced a bill to create a state purchasing department. Senate committee rosters were announced. house routine business followed Governor's message and adjourned to Wednesday.
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Governor Dixon urges strict economy and new revenues
Special Dispatch from Helena reports Governor Dixon addressing a joint session. He calls for county commission government, a short ballot state government, a state department of agriculture, and a fish and game department free from party politics. He urges primary law amendments, reapportionment, a state prohibition enforcer, and a county sheriff oversight. He warns of over 2 million dollars in red ink by March 1 and total bonds and warrants above 42 million by December. He proposes inheritance and income taxes, oil and coal taxes, cement licensing, metalliferous mine taxes, and an updated auto tax system to raise funds.
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Diagram of double murder scene at Cook cabin Deer Lodge
A chart depicts Cook's cabin where Joseph Knopf was shot in the back on December 31 and where Jack Cook was found murdered on January 3. It notes the wood shed nearby used as a rifle target in a prior friendly shoot and locates the Frank Gough ranch and Briggeman's ranch within a short distance.
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Large sums wrongfully expended from Mueller estates
Referee finds about 35000 disbursed from Kathryn and Arthur Mueller estates by James E Higgins, administrator and co executor. Higgins resignations followed. Mike J Sheehan and Madge Brogan Duggan appointed to administer Arthur and Kathryn estates. Judge Lynch to decide on findings and possible restitution.
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Incomplete OCR prompts Washington event invitation
Fragmentary text mentions workload at home and a planned trip to Washington. It notes an invitation and desire to attend, with unclear references to Auty and at home duties hindering travel.
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Montana Budget Shows Rising Cost of State Government
Helena Jan 4 Montana's first budget is finished and book form. It lists every expenditure and shows overdrafts of the general fund of the state rising from 1921 to 1923. The budget includes actual department spending and estimated outlays through 1923 with distributions to lawmakers and officials.
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French Bride Deported After Aiding Entry
Amelie Arnaud who crossed the Atlantic in ten days to marry Louis Ponticello in Norfolk faces departure after Ponticello was held for the grand jury by a United States commissioner for aiding her illegal entry.
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Vote On School Bond Issue At Next Election
West side opposition meets question of three new schools to fund facilities. Trustees discuss placing bond before voters with two or three buildings as options. Ice carnival planned for school children. Clark playground rink attracted 22 000 visitors since Dec. 4. Dental clinic with Junior Red Cross underway Saturdays with local dentists volunteering.
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Mastermind Gang Plan Murder Linked to Frameup
Witnesses refuse to provide details fearing retaliation after a man is shot during a fatal incident. A shotgun blast targets a dying man following a threat that had been hacked. An underwear change occurs after death as investigators probe a possible frameup and the alleged mastermind faces death by his own action. A large liquor shipment goes missing amid the turmoil.
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Double murder victims tied to moonshine gang
DEER LODGE Jan 4 Jack Cook rancher and former deputy sheriff was killed with a hatchet in Gold Creek near Deer Lodge. Joseph Knopf 25, a former serviceman with four Victory clasps, was shot in the back and stomach. County officials say the two killings are linked to a moonshine gang and an informer risk. Autopsy supports murder, not suicide, as Cook was forced to write a death statement. The case unfolds as investigators pursue the master criminal behind the gang.
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Emergency tariff bill faces mounting Senate hearings risk
The Fordney emergency tariff bill faces further danger as the Senate Finance Committee plans hearings. Critics warn amendments will prolong debate and invite conference fights, threatening passage before March and boosting Democratic opposition and delay risks.
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Post Office Receipts in Butte Show Tiny 1920 Decline
Postmaster Phil Goodwin says Butte postal receipts for stamps wrappers and box rent in 1920 are less than two-tenths of one percent below 1919. He notes the federal postal system remains the cheapest, most reliable government service, capable of circling the globe for two cents.
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