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Newspaper
Choteau Montanan
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1922
Page
9
A speaker urges Montana Republicans to adopt a program to equalize government burdens and resist privileged interests. He says voters must rally under the party banner in November and transform the GOP into a militant, people centered force. He emphasizes honesty and public service over evasion.
A Montana amendment to Article 16 seeks to reduce county running costs by allowing changes in county government form and enabling intercity consolidation. The measure, approved by the last Legislature, requires voter ratification on November 7 and preserves local county choice, promising economical, businesslike administration with fewer county officers.
Montana Republicans at a Helena convention adopted a platform pledging loyalty to Governor Dixon and President Harding. Resolutions urged tax equalization, a state tax commission, consolidation of city and county governments, school funding increases, and a veterans bonus, while backing Volstead enforcement and farm co operatives.
Chairman Joseph D. Scanlan maps Montana GOP gains and national restraint praised at the Helena reorganizational gathering. He cites postwar economic woes, praises Gov Dixon’s financial recovery, and commends state officials and Montana congressmen McCormick and Riddick for stalwart service.
The Montana convention endorses a constitutional amendment to create a state board of equalization and a tax commission. It argues the plan will equalize burdens across farms, cities, banks, mines, and other wealth forms, preventing state institution shutdowns by correcting tax disparities. Voters are urged to study ballots and support this measure.
The garbled text references a looming financial crisis in 1924 affecting state finances and property owners. It mentions Republican strategy, public opinion, and potential judicial appointments, with snippets about candidates Dan Boyle Scott Lea and reference to bench efficiency and railroad matters.
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