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Voters urged to push for equitable taxation in Bessemer election
The piece argues for equal tax treatment of real and personal property in Bessemer, criticizing current mining property assessments as far higher than residential values. It cites A. D. Johnston as a proponent of fair taxation and urges voters to elect officials who will base taxes on true value and apply a single percentage to all properties.
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Bessemer
Citizens Party
Democratic Party
A. D. Johnston
JefMiston
Board of Review
Herald
Colby
Colby and Ironton
Oliver Iron Mining Company
Paradise Hospital
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