Montana Legislature Considers Tax on Corporations
The Montana Legislature debates a one per cent corporation tax raising about 1,000,000 yearly, with bills targeting express and private car firms. A state tax commission is created to study conditions and report in two years, amid deadlock between houses on revenue and economy measures.
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State Tax Commission
Legislative Bureau
The
Montana Newspaper Association
Helena
Senate
House
Gould
Ways and Means
Higgins
Eliel
Baldwin
Dodds
Missoula University
Johnson
Morrow
Oliver
Lane
Edwards
Jones
Burlingame
Governor Directs Action Over Carter County Legality
Senator Jones argues Montana legislature can create counties by direct enactment, challenging McCone law as inoperative. Governor Stewart orders Attorney General Ford to begin proceedings to test Carter County’s creation in the state supreme court, with counsel Gunn Galen Booth preparing the case.
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Jones of
Meagher
McCone
Stewart
Ford
Carter County
M. S. Gunn
Helena
Galen
Edward
Booth
Baker
Jones
Meagher County
Senate
House
Wheatland County
Messrs
Gunn
State Supreme Court
Montana
Carter
Samuel V. Stewart
State of
SV. Stewart
German Plot Results in Support of Wilson
Secretaries and officials debated a near war statement as new disclosures show German intrigue aimed at allying with Mexico and Japan against the United States. President Wilson reportedly held documentary proof of Germany's attitude as the ambassador pledged friendship. Congress unites behind the president after the revelations.
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Wilson
Lansing
State Department
Mexico
Japan
United States
Germany
White House
Congress
Villain Looks Daggers In Old Fogg Dialogue
The Old Fogg describes a villain who "looked daggers" and the Grouch explains a steely glitter in the eye can convey that expression. The exchange toys with dramatic language and character insight.
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Old Fogg
Legislature Passes Strong Moral Reform Bills
The legislature approved two strict moral reform measures by Lew is of Chouteau county. One targets gambling and vice premises as public nuisances with confiscation and yearlong closures. The other bans slot machines and all card gambling, extending penalties to owners and any involved parties.
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House
Senate
McCone
Eliel
White
Lewis
Chouteau County
Lying tales of Montana liars told by Charles M. Russell
Charles M Russell recalls Montana yarns about tall liars and fantastic wildlife sightings. He quotes stories from Ole timers in Great Falls Benton and Yogo, including Lying Jack and Old Bab, with humorous twists about elk horns and buffalo counts.
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Charles M. Russell
Old West
Jack McGowan
Great Falls
Jack
Mexico
Arctic
McGowan
Benton
Yogo
Bill Cameron
Babcock
Patrick
Old Bab
Bab
X. Beidler
Missouri River
Major Reed
Fort Benton
Reed
Peet's versatility tested in Montana legislature coverage
Herbert M. Peet the 25 year old managing editor of the Montana Equity News played a key role in farmer lobby efforts during the recent legislative session. He edited the paper from Great Falls and ran the bureau, supplying stories on progress. He advised and served as private secretary to B C White of Fergus and EuGene N Foss in campaigns, while also maintaining ties to William Sulzer.
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Herbert M. Peet
Montana Equity News
Great Falls
Long Range
B. C. White
Fergus
Peet
Eugene N. Foss
Foss
Massachusetts
William Sulzer
Virginia City Club Plans Monuments to Local History
A Virginia City commercial club forms to mark historical points with tablets or monuments in the Virginia City area. Dr. F. H. Garver of the normal college advocates marking sites across Beaverhead and Madison counties. He cites unmarked graves of road agents and robberies and notes Lewis and Clark expedition routes through Beaverhead County.
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Virginia City
F. H. Garver
the Normal College
Montana
Beaverhead
Madison
Garver
Bannack
Lewis and Clark
Beaverhead County
Beaverhead River
Medicine Lodge
Horse Prairie
Bedrock River
Sulzer's Defeat Linked to Bryan's Patronage in Western New York
Former New York governor Sulzer, noted for editing several state newspapers, came to Montana with Mr. White and is promoting his publication. His loss to friends of William Jennings Bryan in western New York is attributed to Bryan's federal patronage influence.
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Sulzer
New York
Friends
William J. Bryan
Bryan
New York State
Montana
Mr. White
Bank in Helena Offers Fast Farm Loan Service
The Banking Corporation at Helena Montana markets quick farm loans with minimal red tape. It is described as the state's largest farm loan concern and invites prospective borrowers to contact a local agent or write for information.
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Banking Corporation
Helena
Montana
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Tax and License Commission
Fergus County
C. B. McNamarra
Charles R. Leonard
Butte
William Lindsay
Glendive
James O'Connor
Equity
Crismas
Dairy Inspection Department
Livestock Sanitary Board
Lusk
New County
Senator Jones
National Board of Fire Underwriters
van Glecks
Coling Mont
Mustling Fire and Hail
Clark
Stevens
Russell
Oizen
Buckskin Williams
Milk River
Cap Nesse
Edmonton
Cap
White Sulphur Springs
Coates
Milt ‘Crowthers
Crowthers
Mr. Crowthers
Platte
Gibson Herbert M. Peet
Virginia City Club
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