Montana Governor Smith Urges Revenue Reforms and School Funding
The Montana governor’s message to the Sixth Legislative Assembly outlines the state’s healthy but strained finances, urging tax reforms to boost revenue. He cites warrants and deficits, calls for stronger taxation of corporations and franchises, and recommends limiting expenses while expanding state revenue through bank and insurance taxation, railroad franchise assessments, and increased capital stock taxation. He notes war-era resilience and stresses concrete steps to ensure cash flow and credit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legislative Assembly
State Board of Examiners
Tso
Uhul
Jef
Gether
School of Mines
Reform School
Orphans' Home
Fifth Legislative Assembly
Helms
Jms
Olso
Heades
Jason
Commonwealth
Supreme Court
Montana
Kerendi
Waitte
State Board of Equalization
Shire Board of Equalization
County Board of Equalization
Supreme Court of
Alte
Ase
Ole
Ie Ohaulensan
State of
Oregon
Brantly Sworn In as Montana Chief Justice in Brief Ceremony
The session opened with Judge Brantly sworn in as Montana chief justice for six years. Piggott and Hunt took their seats as associates. Governor Smith delivered the message to the legislature, and the two houses adjourned to hear the executive address. Sheriff Regan received a requisition from Governor Smith for Llewellyn Hatch.
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Inter Mountain
Helena
Tan
Seot
Smith
Mutha
Stiff
Losekamp
Yellowstone
Ian
Bum
Boemator Maehan
Valley
Theodore Brantly
Montana
Hunt
Pigott
Brantly
Win. T. Pigott
Justce
Regan
Silver Bowl
Virginia
Llewellyn Hateh
Government meat suppliers face scrutiny in wartime inquiry
Washington reports General Eagan released letters from Swift & Co Libby McNeill Libby and Commisary firms. Statements deny use of horse meat or scraps in army beef and affirm standard canning methods. Moras & Co claim long standing practices, while Curry Morris & Co outline production details and note sales to English and French governments.
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Washington
Dan
Eagan
Bwilt & Co
Chicago
Libby, McNell & Tibby
Swift & Co
United States
Wayland
Nolwon, Morris & Co
Minke
Insurance tax bill signed by Governor Leedy in Kansas
The extra session legislation taxing insurance firms at two percent on gross premiums passed the legislature and was signed today by Governor Leedy. The measure applies to all outside insurers with various rates for different company types including fire and casualty firms, with specifics noted for European and other foreign insurers.
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Custer County
Thestile
Yellows Stone County
Silver Bow County
Deer Lodge
Oll
Montana
Papatist Nlteand
Topeka
Kan Dan
Leedy
Kansas
Bloodless Hungarian duel reports and wild wedding tale
Telegraphic briefs recount a bloodless duel between M Horanzesky and Baron Banffy in Hungary. London notes fierce British coast weather as the Anvers steamship wrecks near Dieppe with five drowned. Ohio reports a remarkable wedding in Dover Township where four brothers marry four sisters, aged 18 to 28. UK firm starts large cartridge manufacture for the United States.
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Budapest
M. Horanzesky
Chuef
Baron Banffy
London
Bay of Miscay
Anvers
New Haven
Dieppe
Canal Dover
Ohio
Trai
Brathre
James Hochsetter
The
Kynock Company of
Birmingham
United States
Hennessys Furniture Department Sale of Rockers and Chairs
Hennessys announces a furniture department sale with over 125 fancy rockers at 25 percent off. Items include No 2063 Large mahogany rocker for 20, No 200 oak rocker for 15, No 1837 Turkish rocker for 27, No 2071 full Turkish leather rocker for 40.50, and No 020 leather rocker set for 42.00, all new and on third floor.
Parlor Furniture Deals Include Silk Velours Settee Sofas
Classified listing offers a 2015 Thee Piece Parlor Suit in green or red velvet for 78 dollars, plus a No. Low Three Piece Mahogany Frame Suit upholstered with Silk Damask at 18.50. Also 1845 Pleco Mahogany Frame Suit, velvet upholstery, priced around 9.10.
Twenty Couches Sale With Marked Prices
A local sale offers twenty new couches in plain price figures with a fourth off each item. The deal highlights the reduced price and aims to attract buyers seeking bargains on comfortable furniture.
Closing Out Extension Tables At Great Discounts
Numerous extension tables offered in six and eight foot sizes in ash pillar oak and solid oak. Regular prices from $4.99 to $11.00, with sale prices ranging from $6.65 to $17.50. Patent top framed leaves and self enlarging designs highlighted.
Partial payment plan offer with plain figures
Advertises a simple purchase option allowing part cash and balance paid monthly. Claims a single price with all goods marked in plain figures, inviting customers to buy on credit terms.
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Siegel Clothing Co
Main Street
Butte, Mont
BUTTE
Modern Jewelry House
J. H. Leyson
Main St
Gov. Smith
Sixth Legislative Assembly
Walter
T Xu
Caneral Fund
Terry
Isie Ey
Dee
RTL
Biteniversity Iner’s Fund
Law Librar
Soldiers Home Fund
ANT AG
Durius
Weasurer
Judge Brantly
and Piggott
Hennessy’s Furniture Department
Roc
Art Devinis
Hale Pinch
Halp Price
Hale Pric
Nottingshams
Brussels
Hennessy’s
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