Sherman blasts State dept delay on passports for American manufacturers
Senator Sherman of Illinois charged the State department with blocking American exporters by denying passports to U S salesmen abroad. He cited a letter from U S officials in Italy showing English salesmen winning trade while American firms cannot travel. He asked for an explanation, warning the policy harms U S manufacturers while benefiting Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department
United States
Sherman
Illinois
England
America
Italy
Great Britain Tariffs and U S Protection Debate
The piece argues Britain’s 1919 customs receipts total near 500 million dollars and predicts American duties at about 5 percent, warning that without protection the U S faces European and Asian competition. It appeals to readers to support tariff action as essential to shield industry, jobs, and government finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
America
Congress
Gold in Nearly All Lands Mentioned as War Era Wealth
The article notes gold as a key wartime symbol of value and power found worldwide. It describes extraction methods from rock and river beds, notes British Isles deposits, and highlights major mines in Africa, Rhodesia, West Africa, and American regions such as Alaska and California. It cites Australian gold discoveries in 1851 and prospects in Queensland and Western Australia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
British Isles
Wales
Africa
Rhodesia
West Africa
America
Alaska
It Was So Uncalled For Annihilation
A condensed reminiscence on cautious speech after a murder tale from a laundress and a mother. The teller’s restraint contrasts with the mother’s sorrow as she recounts the tragedy and finally collapses into the phrase It was so uncalled for.
Indianapolis Police Chief Hints At Aviation Section
Chief George W. Coffin discusses reorganizing the police department to speed operations and considers adding an aviation section. A letter from an eastern company promotes a wireless telephone aircraft system to monitor conditions within twenty miles, claiming lives and millions of dollars could be saved in disasters like forest fires and floods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
George W. Coffin
Eastern Corporation
Minnesota
Dayton
San Diego
General O'Ryan's Constellation
The Twenty seventh division marks a clever helmet device in a Gas Attack issue honoring General O'Ryan. The unit's actions at Mont Kemmel and its push south of Cambrai are cited as stellar feats, framing the division as a notable military constellation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Ryan
O’ryan
Mont Kemmel
Hindenburg
Cambrai
Alaskan Indians End War Between Sitka and Wrangell Clans
Peace has been declared between the Sitka and Wrangell clans of the Thinket Indian tribe in southeastern Alaska. Disputes will be settled by white law, not by hostilities, as older tradition fades and younger members embrace modern education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wrangell
Alaska
Sitkas
Wrangells
Also Mentioned on This Page
Beaverhead Milling & Elevator Co
Beavermont Flour
U. S. Ban
Britain
Franklin
Deputy & Voelker Auto Co
Oldsmobile
Dillon, Montana
Lucas
Lucas Paint
Lad and Inc
the Dillon Bakery
F. C. McFadden
Land Office
Cyaa Ay
Bstract CO
Pearl I. Smith
Dillon
Montana
Beaverhead
New World Life Insurance Company
Spokane
Washington
Beaverhead State Bank
O. J. Lacy
Edward J. Oshea
Treas
Beaverhead County
at_ Tribune
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!