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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1904
Page
1
A long reader compiled list exposes 1903 spending in Laporte county including jail and bridge costs, assessor raises, and court expenses. The item rebuts Democratic control, calls for Republican candidates Crumpacker Barthelomew Greiger, and urges voters to scrutinize county finances and taxation levels.
A sharp critique argues the Laporte County tax increase is inflated by a state board and political misdirection. It cites a $13,620.31 unexplained portion and claims county officials inflated figures to favor Democratic candidates.
A newspaper condemns deceit about state assessments on railroad, express, telegraph, and other transportation firms. The piece argues honesty earns public respect and calls out misleading practices.
The claim of favoritism toward the governor's home counties is denied. Madison county near the governor's residence is assessed at about $10 per acre, Laporte county about $26.50, and Anderson the governor's city saw a five percent assessment increase. The governor sits on the state tax board.
The Argus Bulletin of La porte argues the circuit judge is funded by county taxpayers though judges are state paid. It contends Laporte County should cover 3887.51 toward the state debt even though the county receives no direct benefit, noting court expenses are state funded.
The Argus-Bulletin reports a large reduction in railroad property assessments in Laporte County over nine years, claiming a $16 297 989 decrease and a $931 265 cut for certain transport lines in 1904. Skepticism is raised about these figures suggesting no grounds and possible increases instead. Specht Finney Skinner Co.
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