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Newspaper
Choteau Montanan
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1922
Page
7
A speaker urges Montana Republicans to pursue equal tax burdens, fair government costs, and abolition of special privileges. He frames the issue as a decisive campaign for November, rallying the party to become a militant, people powered force and praising members for seizing the leadership opportunity.
The proposed amendment to Article 16 of the Montana Constitution aims to reduce county running costs by allowing changes in county government forms and enabling county and city consolidations. It requires voter ratification at the November general election, with counties free to reject any new form and only take effect if adopted locally.
Montana Republicans at Helena adopt resolutions urging support for Governor Dixon and President Harding. They endorse tax equalization, a state tax board, school funding, soldier bonus, labor rights, strict Volstead enforcement, and cooperative farm ventures. The platform also calls for consolidation of local governments and continued war credits.
Chairman Joseph D Scanlan urged unity for the Republican ticket in Montana and praised Governor Dixon and state officials for steadying finances after a 1921 deficit. He highlighted Harding administration successes and noted Montana congressmen McCormick and Riddick as loyal, tireless supporters.
State voters urged to back constitutional amendment creating a state board of equalization also known as the tax commission. Backers say the plan, endorsed by the Republican convention, will equalize tax burdens by applying a uniform system to all wealth forms and avert state funding shortfalls.
A fragmented article critiques the state political scene and upcoming judiciary nominations. It mentions factions, reform prospects, and expectations for candidates including Scott Leavy and Dan Boyle, noting public sentiment and the potential impact on the bench and party strength.
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