County Officials Hear Addresses On Greater Montana Loyalty
County commissioners of Silver Bow and Deer Lodge counties heard talks on road planning for a Butte to Anaconda highway project. Estimates ranged from 10 to 260 thousand dollars with bonds possible for two years. Advocates urged modern, machine built roads at a quarter the cost of old methods, noting auto use rises and most owners are farmers. Speakers supported state highway glass laws and urged joining the good roads association.
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Bow
Deer
Butte
Anaconda
Montana progress talk highlights prosperity and unity
Former Attorney General Dan Kelly urged Montana progress through mine prosperity and fair treatment across counties. He cited Butte’s wages, tax data, and the state’s copper and zinc leadership, urging goodwill among communities and support for farmers, roads, and education under a county unit system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Montana
Davoe Discusses Rural Schools Unit System Proposal
In a public address, Davee advocates universal rural schooling and state unity in education. He stresses education as a national issue, not just local, noting 130000 children in Montana and 7000 in Utah lacking adequate opportunities while taxes and resources influence access.
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Montans
Daver
United States
Butte
Dillo
Dillon
Clti- Montana
Micomee
Utah
Help for the Flathead Irrigation Project Urgent Request
James Marper of Commerce urges a $1,000,000 federal appropriation for Flathead Irrigation to complete a project costing about $6,500,000. The memorial notes 152,000 acres in 3,000 acre units and that current funding would take 25 years to finish. Local officials demand speedy, economical completion to secure settlers’ livelihoods and land rights.
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James Marper
Harper
Joint Assembly
Congress of the
United States
Congress
Montana
Elmberg Estate Cash Receipts and Disbursements
The report of J.urimes, administrator of the estate of Henry Elmberg, shows receipts of 5162.11 and disbursements of 8407.61, leaving a balance of 1750.50. Elmberg was killed at his ranch and the house fired, evidently to conceal the crime.
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J. Urimes
Henry Elmberg
Elmberg
County Officials Back Proposed Constitutional Amendment
Three joint sessions of county officials in district court discussed tax assessment and collection to ensure fair valuation across property types. County Assessor Martinez proposed adoption of the constitutional amendment to give the state board of equalization authority to secure uniform taxation statewide. Treasurers urged changes to seize delinquent personal property with a one day notice, while clerks focused on switching to bound books to meet the law with minimal disruption and cost, estimated at about 75000 dollars for 21 counties.
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Lincol Working
Helena
Tie
Europe
Wallace
Eens Nallace
Missoula
Lcense
Martinez
Lewis and Clark
State of
Montana
State Board of Equalization
Harrington
Silver Bow
Legislative Committee
Treas Rere
Dixcaxs Records
Poindexter
Youngest County Assessor Caps Butte Convention Visit
Assessor 8 N Cowan of Gallatin county is the youngest delegate in the county assessors convention in Butte. A Kentuckian by birth, he has served as Gallatin county assessor for 26 years and reports last year’s farming land assessment at 16 million dollars. He notes mining in Gallatin is a thing of the past and looks forward to future visits to Butte and its mines.
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Butte
N. Cowan
Gallatin County
Tither
Gallatin
Mr. Cowan J
Cowan
Duplicated Reports Cost Counties Lost Revenues
State Auditor William Keating, at the auditors convention, calls for reforms to stop duplicating reports by county treasurers and recorders. He notes about $19,000 yearly is lost and urges changes to save the amount without reducing efficiency. Treasurers issue duplicate receipts to taxpayers while a copy goes to the clerk and recorder, and entries are made in the books.
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Will'am Keating
Extra deputy employed to cut county costs proposal
The excerpt notes about 40 counties unaffected while adding this extra expense of 40,100 dollars. State auditor doubts necessity of a county auditor in all counties and suggests clerks of the court could handle the work with the state auditor, especially in third class counties.
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Keating
Brilliant Banquet for Montana Officers at Silver Bow Club
The Silver Bow club hosted a formal banquet for city and county officers in Butte with Frank Connolly of Billings as host. Former Mayor Nevin presided, Mayor Lane spoke, and Senator Mantle commented on the political mood while politics were barred. The event featured toasts, stories, music, and an upcoming smoker and cabaret at the same venue.
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Silver Bow Club
Frank Connolly
Billings
Connolly
United States
Nevin
Lane
Butte
St Ag
West
Lee Mantle
Montana
Edwards
Marty Gallwey
J. M. Kennedy
Chamber’ of
Sommerce
Bucats Ale
Rohn Advises On State Road Building Cooperation
Oscar Rohn addressed county commissioners and clerks urging harmonized standards for roads fit for autos and horse drawn vehicles alike. He urged trained oversight, nonpolitical road building, and stronger county cooperation with the state highway commission to share expertise and conserve funds.
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Oscar Rohn
Convention of Commissioners
Rohn
Boards of
Debate on Philippine sovereignty amendment in senate
Washington discussion focuses on Clarke amendment to Philippine independence after two years. Senate debate centers on U S negotiation for an international guarantee of Philippine sovereignty after the period. A vote on the amendment was expected the following day.
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Washington
Gan
Senate
United States
Auditors Praise Montana County Poor Farm Visit
Auditors from multiple Montana counties praise the Silver Bow county poor farm during a joint inspection. Delegates discuss legislation, Mothers Pension operations, and audit scope across counties, with Park, Missoula, Lewis and Clark, and others represented. A meeting agenda notes sessions on local conditions and potential reforms for the upcoming day.
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A. G. Clark
Association of County Auditors
Montana
Rocco Campana
Silver Bow
Silver Bow Institution
Clarke
Helena
Fred Mjelde
Park County
F. H. Clinton
Durnen
Clark Wright
Gallatin
A. G.rice
Lewis and Clark
Ray Newton
Wielshell
F. J. Mjelde
Park
J. F Redmond
Sheridan
TR. J. Campana
F. J. Murray
Missoula
United States
Funeral notices for Andrew Jerg and John J Wilson
The remains of Andrew Jerg are at Walsh's Undertaking Parlors with a funeral to be announced. John J Wilson, aged several years, died yesterday at his residence on Aluminum Street and also remains at Walsh's Undertaking Parlors with funeral to be announced.
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Haley
John F Haley
Sie
Erelock
Lawrenes Ehurch
Oly’ Cross Cemetery
Berg
Andrew Jerg
Walsh
Wilson
John J. Wilson
Aluminum Street
Dowd Remains of Annie Dowd to Rites After Death
The remains of Annie Dowd, beloved wife of Timothy Dowd, aged unknown, were reported to have died yesterday. Funeral arrangements were to be announced, with services planned at a later date.
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Dowd
Annie
Timothy” Dowd
Wace
Dower and Clemens Funerals Announced in Local Notices
The town medical notices report the funeral arrangements for Mrs Hannatt Dower and Mrs Bopha Clemens. Dower’s service is Thursday at 26 Elbeake, then to St Andrew's Episcopal Church with Rev J A Klatt. Clemens’s service is tomorrow Friday at 2 PM in a private chapel with Rev D A Wolfe officiating.
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Hannatt Dower
Elbeke
John
Center Strest
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
Erevicos
J. A Klatt
Clemens
Mra. Bopha
Norrow
Wolfe
Erevarthen
Joseph ‘Trevarthen
Hichards
Ie Richards
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Unt
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Safe Highway Commission
Tae Elmberg Estate
Thane
Joe Ove
Riis
Ambros
State Highway Commission
County Poor Farm
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Ower
Dite
Sherman & Reed Undertakers and
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M. J. Walsh
Azo Mas Ark Street
Larry Duggan
North Main Street
Joseph Richards
Missoul. Nursery CO
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