Dillon primed for progress under City leadership
The Dillon city administration under Mayor White moves to secure a modern water works system and replace forty blocks of sidewalks with durable crossings. City officials push asphalt sidewalks and street improvements while expanding electric street lighting as Dillon grows. The piece also questions the new bounty law, predicting fraud and fiscal strain on taxpayers and urging legislative reforms to curb abuses.
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Dillon
Imayor
White
Montana
Dillwmn
Dilton
Congress debate on tariff schedules for trust-made articles
Congressman Babcock denounced the continuation of tariff schedules on trust-made articles as iniquitous while Chairman Seckleted announced tariff review.
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Babcock
Real estate trust forms to challenge NY market
Mr Roosevel and Mr Littlefield plan public entertainment while Republican leaders push back against the trust. United States Realty & Construction Company launches with $6,000,000 capital led by Charles Sohiwah of Alos Steel and James Sillman of National City Bank. Promoters say they aim to dominate New York real estate.
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United States Realty & Con Miuction Company
Charles M. Sohiwah
al Os Steel Corporation
James Sillman
Rockefeller Standard
New York
State Board Revises Rail Line Tax Assessment
The state board of equalization met last Saturday and reconsidered its prior action to raise the main line railroads’ assessment to 1.68 per mile. After expert testimony from the tax agents of the railroads, the assessment was reduced to 124.00 per mile. The hearing highlighted disparities in taxation among railroad properties and related products including steel. questions were raised about revenue comparisons and differing treatment across states.
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State Board of Equalization
Varinsa
War on trusts and monopolies outlined by New York Journal
The New York Journal decries war upon the trust and monopoly as anti democratic and the government by money without sense of patriotic obligation. It claims democracy has become a lackey of plutocracy that seizes property and acts to enrich itself while ignoring rightful owners.
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The
New York Journal
Wool Industry Rising in Dillon as Major Beav erhead County Activity
The Examiner received Gov. White's figures showing three years of wool trade in Dillon, with detailed tables indicating steady annual increases. Sheep and wool now lead Beav erhead county's productive activity, surpassing mining, though oil and metal prospects could shift the balance in the near future.
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White
Dillon
Moe
Beaverhead County
Helena Independent Sold to Senator W A Clark
Senator W A Clark purchased the Helena Independent last week for over $100000. The move aims to boost the paper’s Democratic influence by upgrading facilities and state news service. Jerry Collins is offered editor in chief to lead the improved Independent.
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Helena
Montana
W. A. Clark
Independent
Jerry Collins
Port Benton
Great Balls
Montatia
Call for vigor from Democratic state central committee chair
The writer questions Chair Cooper’s delay in calling the Democratic state central committee to form a campaign plan. They argue a shorter, earlier campaign is needed and that delaying meetings robs county Democratic organizations of a voice in selecting the campaign strategy and timing.
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State Committee
Cooper
Deritiati
Irrigation Reservoirs Proposed for Rattlesnake Creek Region
James Kirkpatrick advocates irrigation reservoirs on Rattlesnake Creek as a permanent crop insurance. Water could be diverted cheaply to Frying Pan basin or Birch Creek prairie to support ranches and desert lands within a short distance, aiding settlement and irrigation development.
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Rattlesnake Creek
Imi Pate
Frying Pan Basin
Birch Creek
Jas
Kirkpatrick
Dijton
Largest line of horse goods in this vicinity
We offer the finest horse supplies with new safety devices for driving. Harnesses are strictly handmade.
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