An editorial in the Missoulian newspaper on January 11, 1894, asserted that President Grover “Cleveland has managed, by willpower, cajolery, and patronage, to absolutely control the Democratic majority.” Still, a personal income tax won the day.
One measure would lower the top income tax rate from 5.9% to 5.4%, and it would raise the limit on the bottom bracket to $100,000 for individuals and $200,000 for joint filers.