Opposed to Suspension of Assessment Work for Mining Claims
A Washington dispatch reports a senator or congressman has introduced a bill to extend the 1920 mining claim assessment work deadline from July 1 to January 1 and suspend the 1921 assessment requirement. The Miner group argues against the suspension, favoring continued work by bona fide claim owners and warning that extending the extension would mainly aid speculative holders. The piece notes wage and supply cost changes since the war, the mining slowdown, and the hardship on claim owners, urging adherence to normal assessment practices. It also covers Washington talks on federal appointments, including collector of internal revenue and district attorney, with reference to factions and potential nominees. The northern Idaho focus favors Angus Sutherland for U S marshal, citing long service and party support.
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Washington
Dhone
Internal Revenue
Koral
John Hart
Evan Evans
Grangeville
Gooding
John Thomas
George Day
Cassia County
B. G. Davin
Borah
Davis
United States
Angus Sutherland
North
Idaho
Anoux Sutherland
Republican Party
Idaho Federal Appointments Deadlock Ended in Conference
Washington hosted a three session gathering to decide on Idaho federal posts including district attorney marshal and revenue collector. Senators Borah and Guding, John Hart, and John Thomas attended while Representatives French and Smith were absent. No agreement was reached and the effort was abandoned.
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Washington
Idaho
Borah and
Gooing
John Hart
National Republican Committee For
John Thomas
Republican State Committee
United States
United States Marshal
Internal Revenue
French
Smith
Printers Face Controversial 44 Hour Week Strike
The Typographical Union considers a May 1 strike over a 44 hour week. Opponents call it morally wrong and economically indefensible, arguing it raises pay without full work and harms open shop prospects as price competition increases. Conservative printers may turn toward open shop.
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Eitiow
New Citizens and the Eighteenth Amendment Exam
A Los Angeles federal judge tests citizenship applicants on the Eighteenth Amendment’s liquor ban. He notes recent calls to restrict immigration and asks if each applicant supports the amendment, stating even light wines and beer are prohibited and part of the oath to defend the organic law.
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Fedral
Bledsoe
United States District Court
Los Angeles
Court links citizenship to oath to constitution and prohibition
Judge Bledsoe conducts a citizenship examination stressing obedience to the Constitution and the Eighteenth Amendment. He notes it may be the first time courts test applicants on this duty, with several aliens rejected for using their status to dodge wartime military service. No foreigner who hides behind nativity when the country needs him can be made a citizen in this court.
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Bledsoe
Bill would save paper by petition based law reform
Senator Moses of New Hampshire proposes a concurrent resolution to end printing private bills. Petitions would go to committees without printing then become bills after approval. The reform could save printing costs by up to eight million copies, reducing waste from uncited private measures.
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Moses
New Hampshire
Congress
House
Senate
Smith Bill A Good One for Ex-Soldiers
Idaho congressman Smith introduces a bill giving honorably discharged soldiers and sailors preference in employment on government irrigation project work and in land entries, for six months after lands open. The measure aims to aid veterans, hoping to marshal initiative and industry through priority access.
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Smith
Idaho
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
United States
Germany
United States Reclamation Service
Studying Spanish Surges in New York Schools
Harvey's Weekly notes Spanish study has sharply risen and now leads foreign language study with nearly 40,000 pupils, overtaking German decline and rivaling French. It argues practical benefits for commerce and travel, and highlights the rich Spanish literature largely unread by Americans.
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Harvey's Weekly
New York
Uncle Sam and Yap in the Nations Debate
The St Louis Times argues editors twist Secretary Maghies' Yap letter to push for a League of Nations. It cites Secretary Hughes challenging powers Wilson labeled fighting nations for seizing lands. The piece notes Yap’s internationalization as radio center and Japan’s role in mandates, framing a protest against a perceived superstate.
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sSt. Louis Times
Maghies
Yap
League of Nations
Hughes
Fighting Nations
Wilson
St. Louis
Germany
Pacific
Japan
British Empire
White House
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Becausse
Smoot bill to abolish land office receiver position
Senator Smoot introduces a measure authorizing the president to abolish the receiver in all United States land offices and merge duties with the land office register. The office is called an unnecessary expense amid declining land activity, and the bill is urged to pass promptly.
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Senator Smooth
United States
Senator Poindexter Proposes Free Panama Canal Passage Bill
Senator Poindexter introduces legislation to allow free passage through the Panama canal for American coastal trade ships. The move aligns with President Harding’s acceptance speech and signals the start of efforts to restore the free tolls provision repealed in the Wilson era.
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Poindexter
Panama Canal
Harding
Wilson
Prison Quarters Note Mentions Vincent St John
The notice lists Vincent St John among those who have taken quarters in Leavenworth prison. It laments a miscarriage of justice and hopes his retirement will be shared by W D Haywood, a valued colleague and fellow countryman.
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J. W. Wis
Leavenworth Prison
Vincent St. John
W. D. Haywood
Friends of Irish Freedom in U S urge La Follette muzzle
The group argues Senator La Follette should be silenced in defense of Ireland. It claims Ireland’s cause could fail in America if it relies on the Wisconsin senator, while noting a separate estimate that a New Zealand pine tree may be eighteen hundred years old.
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Friends of Irish Freedom
United States
LaFollette
Ireland
America
Wisconsin
New Zealand
Skill and age shape the value of workers in wages
The Minneapolis Journal notes that unemployment hits unskilled workers first and lasts longest, while skilled workers gain with age. Power and dexterity boost income, with skilled men peaking in their sixties whereas unskilled workers often reach a late peak and then decline or are discarded.
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Minneapolis Journal
To an Unknown Fellow Who Will Take My Place
An unknown author writes a toast to the future replacement who will carry on after the speaker is gone. The speaker hopes the successor understands the trials, errors, and hard work that shaped their life and seeks a warm, guiding hand rather than sympathy.
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Tye
Domestic labor first in Europe debt debate
American and European debt policy is examined with focus on preserving U S industry and wages. The piece argues Europe should not fund its debt by flooding the U S market with European goods, warning such open competition would hurt American workers and factories. It calls for tariff safeguards and domestic production support to honor obligations without sacrificing employment.
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Europe
America
United States
Hughes Hits The Mark In Policy On Mandates
Secretary of State Hughes pushes a square-deal stance in mandated territories, rejecting exclusive rights for the United States. He argues allied powers should share in trusteeship roles and vows vigorous protest against any misuse, citing Yap and similar regions to back a grounded, clear policy.
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Baltimore American
Hughes
United States
Yap
Jan
Gold Flows In Heavy Into U S From Europe Says Boston News Bureau
The Boston News Bureau notes heavy gold inflows into the United States from Europe since the start of the year with about 150 million dollars in net imports. Shipments arrive almost daily, including 4 million dollars aboard the Rotterdam and 108,966 from the Megali Hellas. Federal Reserve figures show 28.795 million dollars imported in ten days to March 20 and 183.303 million from January 1 to March 20, with modest outflows. By March 20 over 22 million more were reported en route or arrived, bringing total imports since January 1 to about 155 million. A separate unsafe practice in rice smuggling uses a pin tube to drain sacks into a coolie’s clothing.
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Boston News
Europe
Rotterdam
Netherlands Bank
Federal Reserve Board
Megali Hellas
Piraeus
Greece
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