Borah Urges Bold Action On Bonus Bill In Senate
Thursday August 4 1921 Senator Borah urged the Senate for decisive action on the Soldiers Bonus Bill opposing delaying tactics. He condemned recommitment as political cowardice arguing six months would not improve funds or resolve the issue. A New York Sun editorial praised Borah as courageous and honest opposing the political maneuver.
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Borah
Idaho
New York Sun
William Loran
United States Senate
Suys
Senator Borah
Congress
United States Congress
Sach
United States
Horah
Missouri Centennial Celebration In Sedalia Exposition
Missourians return to celebrate the state centennial with an industrial exposition in Sedalia from August 8 to 20. A mining exhibit is highlighted, reflecting Missouri’s leading position in tea production and diverse mineral products.
Missouri Exposition Highlights State Mineral Wealth
Distinction in barite and coal, Missouri’s large output spans coal, iron, cobalt, nickel, clays, building stone, and tripoli. Lead from Joplin district and Southeastern Missouri plus barite shines as key exhibits. Historic iron mines at Iron Mountain and Pilot Knob contribute multi million production as activity resumes. Missouri tops in lead and barite, second in fire clay with mineral value near 75 million dollars, down from 90 million in 1917, underscoring broad resources and pride.
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Miaxouri
Joplin
Missouri
Bonne Terre
Flat Rilver
Iron Mountain
Pilot Knob
MD Old State
No Insurance Against Auto Collisions in Idaho
Idaho faces reduced car insurance coverage as insurers refuse to write auto policies here due to rising collision risks. The piece urges stricter road enforcement by city and county officers, noting that careless drivers threaten protection for law abiding motorists and calling for harsher penalties.
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Idaho
Mullan
Wallace
Kellogg
Ase
The Value of Accurate Reporting Under Pressure
The speaker argues accuracy is essential for advising government and protecting commercial interests. He warns against fear of mistakes, urging clear facts from observers, integrity, and thorough examination. He promotes calm, composed officials who report what they observe to serve the country.
Mullan Progress Changes Hands To New Local Publisher
The Mullan Progress is sold to T. 4. Noadford who vows a clean, newsy paper and a champion of the community. Mullan in the Coeur dAlene district is thriving with mineral resources. the Miner wishes the new publisher success in growing local press influence and investment opportunities.
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Mullan
T. 4. Noadford
Coeur d'Alene
Howe
Mullan Progress
Hughes Urges Sound Advice To Young Men Before Posts
Secretary of State Hughes addressed about twenty young men bound for consular posts abroad. He stressed honesty, accuracy, and fidelity in reporting, noting governments rely on such reports to guide actions. He said the counsel applies to any field and praised the attainments of a man who earned success through these tenets. The speaker admitted how little he often finds true capacity in youth.
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Hughes
Oink
Wuld
Mr. Hughes
Marvels of the Daily Ring Side Machine at Dempsey Carpentier Fight
A marvel box records every move in the boxing match on a chemically treated film strip driven from a high cabin. The unwound strip is sealed and carried to an airfield, loaded into an aircraft, and sent by hydroplane toward Europe with the winner’s name spreading by telephone, radio, and telegraph.
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New York Herald
Dempsey
Carpentier
Europe
Film of boxing defeat seen from steamship amid ocean marvels
Passengers aboard a steamship watched a hydroairplane land on the water, deliver a package, and take off again after radio news of the bout between American and Frenchman. The scene suggested the film could have been developed at sea, serving as a reminder that people ignore instrumental wonders to pursue daily labor and wage.
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Carpentier
Maryland warden argues indeterminate sentence over whipping post
The Pittsburgh Dispatch reports the Maryland state penitentiary warden opposing a return to whipping as punishment. He supports indeterminate sentences to protect society from habitual criminals, contending the loss of liberty is the worst penalty and most effective deterrent. He notes inmates crave freedom and that fear of punishment is unlikely to deter crime.
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Pittsburgh
Maryland
Peace at Home Declares Fourth of July Editorial
In the San Francisco Chronicle July 4 piece the writer urges peace within the nation amid calls for peace with Germany and in boxing circles. The column laments class quarrels and sectional antagonism and urges a Christmas spirit of harmony year round.
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San Francisco Chronicle
Germany
Dempsey
Carpentier
Salute to the West Delegates Promote Water on Arid Lands
Delegates from 13 western states including California Nevada Utah Oregon and others visit New York to persuade eastern public opinion to back a plan to bring water to arid lands. They present statistics and arguments, stressing booster zeal and national progress while affirming each state’s regional strengths.
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New York Herald
New York
California
Oregon
Utah
Nevada
Washington
Arizona
New Mexico
Idaho
Wyoming
Montana
Colorado
Nebraska
Oklahoma
Face the Sunshine Palm Life verse reminder
Poem urging readers to embrace the sun and cast shadows away. It speaks of facing dawn, letting brightness banish grief, and allowing sunshine to lift spirits and renew joy through the years. The piece encourages resilience and hope as sunlight consoles and uplifts.
Borah Emerges as Disarmament Leader in Senate
The Baltimore Sun notes Senator Borah rises as a driving force for disarmament criticizing renewed armament and urging American leadership at the international conference. It highlights his clash with other Republicans, his influence on Harding's policy, and the need to avoid a future international arms buildup.
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Horan
Saul
Damascus
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Borah
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Mr. Borah
Lodge
United States
Massachusetts
Wilson
Borat
Ison’ Nhe
Salute to two sturdy pioneers for reclaiming decayed eastern districts
The passage praises two upstanding gentlemen, urging stronger efforts to reclaim agricultural districts in the East. It extols their spirit and temper as exemplary for Atlantic seaboard states, though it acknowledges others are lacking in admirable traits.
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Atlante Seaboard
The Good Bye Kiss Worth More Than War Plans
Boise Statesman notes a New York Times Book Review reprint of Andrew Lang’s verse about a good bye kiss. The piece argues such a small act can ease a cruel word and preserve the nation’s spirit, crucial to home and civilization beyond military might.
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Boise Statesman
New York Times Book Review
Andrew Lang
Sterling
General Smuts
Ireland
Examining Board to Examine Soldiers for Pensions in Idaho
Washington reports that the bureau of pensions will establish a board of examining surgeons at Wallace in Shoshone County Idaho. Drs F L Quigley and C S Stone of Wallace and George Kennett of Kellogg are named to serve. Previously Kellogg had a single surgeon, but increased workload necessitates a new board accessible for Civil Spanish and World War claimants.
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Washington
Burton L. French
Bureau of Pensions
Bureau
Wallace
Shoshone County
Idaho
F. L. Quigley
C. S. Stone
George Kennett
Kellogg
Shaft Sinking in Utah Aims at World Record
In Eureka Utah the Walter Fitch Jr Co began deepening the Water Lily shaft of Chief Consolidated Mining on July 15 at 8 00 am. The collar to bottom measurement stood at 115.5 feet as certified by engineers, part of an effort to surpass the current world shaft sinking record held by Crown Mines in South Africa.
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Coeur d'Alene
Utah
Crown Mines
South Africa
Eureka
Walter Fitch, Jr. Co
Chief Consolidated Mining Company
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