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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1919
Page
2
Isaac Marcosson, after a Europe tour including Germany, warns that Germany has accumulated vast stocks of dyestuffs and potash to pressure terms and flood the U S dye market once a treaty is signed, challenging the new U S dye industry and tariff protection.
The speaker warns Germans are stockpiling dyes and potash to attack two U S industries built up during the war. He urges Rep Longworth to secure cooperation from colleagues and industry to draft a protective schedule at once.
Charles Piez, retired as general manager of Emergency Fleet Corporation, proclaims himself permanently cured of any embryonic leanings toward government ownership. He condemns political mishandling of shipbuilding and operations and urges Congress to settle whether the U S should build a fleet.
The article argues for strong Pacific shipping growth, noting rail rates to western ports and ships to carry trade. It stresses Pacific coast ports like Puget Sound, Portland, San Francisco, and Los Angeles need fair opportunities, while Atlantic interests buy ships abroad. Pacific coast shipping firms unite for mutual protection and advancement.
A May cable message from President Wilson signals cautious changes in labor policy tariffs and tax stance. It hints at rapprochement with Republicans on suffrage and reorientation of trade and industry support to ease league of nations sell. The piece argues his prior pledges and actions favored international aims over domestic interests.
In a congressional message President Wilson hedges on opposition to protection while advocating tariffs to defend American producers against foreign competition. He argues discrimination should occur when foreign goods are produced under lower wages, contrasting Japan's exports with U.S. labor standards.
Washington officials report Col. Henry T. Lindsley has handed in his resignation as director of the Bureau of War Risk Insurance. He cites impossible reform within a treasury led by bureaucratic delays and excess oversight. His departure follows widespread resignations among his executive staff.
The Midland Empire Fair at Billings runs September 16 to 19 with over 14000 dollars in regular and special premiums to be awarded to bona fide farmers. Manager F. M. Lawrence says the total matches last year and a premium net will soon be printed. Sugar beets promise notably valuable prizes. district prizes attract new exhibitors from nearby regions.
Dispatches from Paris state an expert will be sent to explain the League of Nations covenant to Senate members. The report notes the covenant’s language may be intricate and require careful clarification for lawmakers.
A senator notes citizens cannot grasp interpelation without expert help and questions how well the government serves the people when its key federal undertaking remains unclear. The remark urges clearer meaning in governance and greater public understanding of essential action.
A vintage advertisement extols Chamberlain's Tablets for constipation and indigestion with a testimonial from Mr. Wisler about relief after trying a free sample. It also promotes Chamberlain's Liniment for rheumatic pains and stiff muscles, promising reduced pain and better rest and sleep.
Mayor Frank A. Wise heads the list with Councilmen Wm Gibson F M Aime R R Denny A B Martin. Treasurer Luelle Coons. Clerk Jas F Bwera. Attorney C A Zaring. Marshal J H Hanlon. Official Paper Basin Republicans.
Big Horn County Wyoming lists officials including Sheriff Wickwire Assessor Jones and Clerk Zela Murphy. Fred House joins Pat Leavitt at Central barbershop. Ad seeks furnished rooms and inquiries at the office.
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