Mining Men in 16 Counties Oppose Mine Tax in 1924
A compilation of Montana mining operators and local officials from several counties including Madison, Neihart, Butte, Philipsburg, Granite, and Sanders argue against initiative No. 28, the gross production tax on metals. They warn the tax would deter development, discourage capital, and threaten regional economies dependent on mining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanders County
Hurge
Granite County
R S. Blitz
H. O. Flickimnger
L. D. Fprink
John Mackey
Opposition to Montana Gross Production Tax on Mines
Letters from Montana miners and business leaders argue against proposed initiative 28 a gross value metal mines tax warning it would curb capital investment halt ongoing work and harm employment in Deer Lodge Silver Bow and Missoula counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Armater
Silver Bow County
John McBarron
Silver Dyke Protests Mine Tax in Montana
Letters from Howard Young of American Zinc lead and Refining Company and local miners D C Walker Libby J E Leary Libby urge against an amendment taxing gross profits of metals mining. They warn of delayed mine development, capital withdrawal, and economic harm to Lincoln County and surrounding regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.es
Montana
Howard Young
American Zinc, Lead and Refining Company
Great Falls
Young
Libby
Lincoln County
Comiall
J. E Leary
Harry& Bacorn
Jardine Mining Company
Opposition to Gross Production Tax on Montana mining
Letters from Dr. Geo Barber of the Lewis and Clark Welfare Association and C B Bowen of Power Bros in Livingston argue against a proposed gross proceeds tax on mining. They warn the tax would burden small miners, threaten Montana’s mining industry, and potentially spread to farming and livestock, risking capital and jobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Mont
Geo. H. Barber
Lewis and Clark County Welfare Association
Barber
Lewis and Clark County
Montana
Montana Copper and Zinc Company
Rosenfield
Porphyry
Rockies
Philips County
Chas Whitcomb
Geo . Barber
Lewis & Clark Welfare Assn
Hughesville
Nethart District
T. C Power Bros
C Bowen
Montana Constitutional Amendment Election Notice
Public notice of a proposed Montana constitutional amendment adding Article XXII to grant adjusted compensation to bona fide residents who served in U S armed forces during World War I and authorize bonds and taxes. The amendment slated for the November 1924 general election. details continued on page 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Montana
Army
Navy
Marine Corps of
United States
Legislative Assembly
Leavitt’s postwar impact on Montana business and development
The text outlines Mr. Leavitt’s postwar involvement in insurance and automobile finance as Montana Auto Finance Corp treasurer, noting dividends and deep ties to state business, agriculture, mining, and land issues. It highlights his roles in road and irrigation extension, and unpaid officer duties in various organizations, with mentions of Scott Leachitap and the Great Falls Ad Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavitt
Montana Auto Finance Corporation
Montana
Great Falls
Scott Leachitap
Ethon Ments
Ad Club
Ams Rote
Also Mentioned on This Page
Virginia City
Madison County
Charles M. Shafer
Utica
Mont. Ger
Nelhart Mont
Silver Sykes
Neihart
D. I. Hayrhs
Lieectad
Deer Lodge
Lee Anule
Miles Glant
Manzger
Butte Jardine Metals Mines
Bozeman, Mont
Henderson, Mont
Sam L. Boyd
WM. Dunn
Prank¢ Felt
Chris Snyder
BE. M. McLaughlin
Hurley Leach
Jas. L. Cochrane
D V
Erwin Geo W. Prench
Asbinder
Chims of Commerce
Philipsburg, Mont
Troy
Leo Greenough
Snowstorm Silver-Lead Mining Co
Philipsburg Mining Company
Philipsburg, Montana
R. S. Blitz
Por7hyry Dike Gold Mining
Hs2lena
Helena, Mont
Troy Mont
L. L. Wood
Erick Oud
Nee Cavcerres
Aerae Des
Anaconda
Otl
Hollinger Gold
Ontario
Lucian
Butte
James T. Stanford
Missoula, Mont
Missoula Mining Association
E. S. Gamble, Pres. and
Mer
Silver Dyke
Eikhorn Mont
D. C Walker
Mohtarna
Morey Forts
Montana Mining Association
Charles S. Muffly
Ste
Megregor
Larson
Son Fos
BaeRya
C. J. Bustephens
Larson Bldg
E. J. Crary
McDonald Bldg
H. W. Bateman
New Chateau Hospital
E. B. Maynard
Homeopathist
U. S
C. H. Ferris
T. A. Meagher
Choteau, Montana
Choteau Post NO. 6
American Legion
Choteau Club Rooms
Wm, Hodgskiss
Post. Com
B. J. Packer
Adjt
Cottonwovud Camp No
K. Or P. Hall
Queen Rebekah
C.F
Alverda von Schriltz
N. G
Emily Meagher
Secy
Chevalier Lodge
K. of
P. Hall
O. Peterson
K. R
S. David Detour
C. C
K. G. Ward
Choteau
C. M. Rogers
Wammermil
Bond
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