Bright outlook for mining in Coeur d Alenes
The Coeur d Alenes mining district sees strong demand for lead with profits aided by rising silver prices and anticipated government buys. Mines expand as new and existing operations push toward steady production, with developments at Western Ames Galena Independence Lookout Mountain and others promising a profitable era amid favorable metal markets and reduced freight costs.
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Coeur d’Alene
Coeur d'Alene
Pittman
Coeur Walene
Middle West
Kellogg
Bunker Hil Company
Western Ames
Galena
Independence
Lookout Mountain Line
Benanza
Coeur d'Alenes
Republicans Elect New Shoshone County Committee
James H. Taylor retires as chairman and Harry A. Rogers leaves secretary post after two successful campaigns. Both voluntary moves, in-practice stepping aside for fresh leadership as the campaign continues.
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Republican Party
Shoshone County
James H. Taylor
Republican County Committee
Harry A. Rogers
Taylor
Rogers
Republican Party Chooses Quigley as Leader in Shoshone County
A county party meeting elected Major F. L. Quigley chairman and A. W. Hoover secretary treasurer. Taylor seeks county commissioner in the third district while Rogers runs for clerk of the district court. Quigley, a World War I veteran and former state committee member for Shoshone, is praised for service and leadership. Hoover, chief accountant for Federal Mining and Smelting, is noted as well suited for the secretary role.
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Taylor
Rogers
F. L. Quigley
A. W. Hoover
Major Quinley
Republican
Shoshone County
France
Hoover
Federal Mining & Smelting Company
Republican Organization
Maintenance of Highways A Serious Problem
The editor argues highway construction is vital but maintenance poses a growing burden. Idaho plans show state costs fall to taxpayers as bonds fund road building. A shift to users through higher automobile and heavy vehicle taxes is proposed to avert tax hikes in the coming session.
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Idaho
Tien
Addison Smith Dominant Force in Idaho Politics
The piece lauds Addison T. Smith of Idaho as unopposed for renomination by the state convention and certain election victory. It highlights his influence across the west, notes his Smith McNary reclamation bill authorship, and praises his mining and agricultural district support, including Coeur d’Alene ties.
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Addison T. Smith
Idaho
Smith
Mr. Smith
West
Congress
Not attending Republican state convention disappoints friends
The Miner will not attend the Republican state convention on the 24th, though he anticipated pleasure in meeting old friends in this part of the state. His friends here express disappointment but respect his public duty over personal pleasure or political future.
Battle for Democratic Factions Roils Hailey Convention
The Idaho Democratic fight between Nugent and Day factions heats up as Hailey hosts the state convention on the 22nd to nominate a ticket. Moses Alexander tops Nugent, with Judge W M Morgan rumored to be Day’s proxy candidate. Dubbings from the Pend d Oreille Review warn of a bitter, potentially decisive clash, as Morgan’s candidacy and “predatory wealth” rhetoric frame the battle ahead of the Hailey gathering.
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Nugent
Day
Democratic Party
Idaho
Hailey
Moses Alexander
W. M. Morgan
Mose
Alexander
Hatley
Pend d’Oreille
Sandpoint
Jerry Day
William Morgan
Jerry
Bill
Moscow
Judge Morgan
Idaho's old stuff hints at ancient signs in Idaho rocks
Anaconda Standard reports Idaho’s claim that early pioneers predated other states, citing rock carvings in Owyhee county that resemble Chinese characters. Archaeologists note ideographic and pictographic styles on one rock, with a possible third weathered, while locals debate origins and theories of migration from Asia. Senator Borah focuses on present signs rather than antiquity.
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Idaho
Union
Arizona
Ohio
Owyhee County
Asia
Bering
Future of Electricity Promises Airborne Power Transmission
Anaconda Standard reports Marconi is reportedly pursuing wireless power transmission by forming an air lane to convey electrical energy with minimal loss. If realized, electricity could replace coal, enable vast remote power stations, and remove gasoline engines from cars, a vision once as bold as early telegraph and telephone.
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Marconi
Seniority Promises Power Railroads Must Keep
Boise Statesman analyzes railroad seniority, arguing executives cannot break promises to workers. Felton notes seniority rewards loyalty, protects jobs, and favors long-tenured employees, while warned not to violate agreements or erode authority given to officers. The piece contrasts union and management views on upholding labor commitments.
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Boise Statesman
M. Felton
Tariff Truths Petition to Preserve Protective Tariff
The New York Mail argues protectionist tariffs sustain American industry and wage levels, claiming tariffs raise wages and prevent selling below cost abroad. It urges support for tariffs that offset foreign cost differences and reject free trade or revenue only tariffs.
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New York Mail
Republican Platform At Mullan Endorses Road Supervisor Plan
The platform advocates appointing a general road supervisor to oversee all county road improvements and purchasing for road work to cut costs and raise efficiency. It praises county officials for two terms and pledges economical administration and tax reduction. It also notes Shoshone county hosting the Republican state convention and pledges to support delegates and convention success.
P. Holds Great Meeting At Mullan
The meeting adopted the platform committee report unanimously and filled fourteen delegate slots to the state convention. Milton W. Emmett of Kellogs was elected by acclamation to the Republican state committee. Delegates planned a post‑convention gathering to discuss entertaining delegates and emphasize countywide Republican appreciation for the event.
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Wallace
Republican State Committee
Milton W. Emmett
Kellogs
Herman J. Rossi
The Real Test Prom the Three Partners Poem
A motivational verse asserts a man’s worth by his response to adversity. It contrasts cowardice with courage, noting perseverance through fate’s bumps defines character. True strength lies in enduring blows, not in delivering them, and signals eventual worth.
Debts Cancelled Only If Disarmament Backed
Senator Borah argues against canceling foreign debts unless a concrete disarmament plan accompanies it. He warns that debt relief without reducing land and sea armaments would aid war, increase suffering, and stall disarmament efforts led by Britain and others. He notes delays at the Washington conference and stresses humanity over debt relief.
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Borah
Idaho
United States
France
Europe
Washington
Senate of the
Callahan Praises Convention In State Senate Bid Speech
Donald A. Callahan spoke briefly to delegates in a vigorous tribute to the convention. He commended the fight against a state wide primary and predicted success for the Republican slate in Shoshone County and the state, amid a list of delegates present from multiple party divisions and counties.
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Egates
Callahan
Donald A. Callahan
Shoshone County
Murray
Adam Aulbach
Peart
Johnson
Doita
A. B. Ward
Sunset
Roy
W. A Palmer
Mullan
D. F. Clark
M. P. Dalton
John H. Foss
Arthur J. Hardwood
D. BE. Keys
James R. Bean
M. A. Corner
Franklin Parman
Francis J. Quigley
D. H. Sutherland
Therrett Towles
A. H. Fox
Charles ¥. Horning
Roy Morris
J. H. Munson
J. W. Evans
R.ranee
William J. Stratton
DE Ickward
L. T. Wickward
A. J. Dunn
Walter J
Time is Relative Says French Astronomer
Perot, a French astronomer, says time passes slower on the sun than on earth. An hour on earth might seem like two on the sun due to gravity and atomic vibrations, supporting part of Einstein theory. The public notes that a two weeks’ vacation may feel like two days, and two weeks afterward like two months.
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Ill
Beacon-News
Perot
Earth
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