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Newspaper
Wallace Miner
Location
Wallace, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1923
Page
2
In a Christmas message from the Coeur d’Alenes Miner, Christmas greetings are extended to readers. It notes five years since a righteous victory and a return to peace, prosperity in the mining industry, and a spirit of goodwill across nations, urging those who prosper to share joy with others.
Wallace business leaders urge a Canyon to Burke train to transport mine workers between shifts. They argue better housing in Wallace would attract married men, reduce turnover, and ease Burke’s sleeping accommodations shortage after a fatal fire. Railroad firms back a day shift service to run before sunrise.
Community leaders argue that permanent rail service to Burke and area hinges on strong winter patronage. Jokers, jitneys, and mining workers could ride trains, but Wallace must ensure adequate lodging and sustained demand. Local businessmen urged to promote service to attract families and support long term operation.
The article argues President Harding vetoed the soldiers bonus not purely on treasury concerns but on a principle against funding a gift to veterans. It defends the view that postwar compensation should come from duty and patriotism rather than cash payments, insisting veterans in World War I were already well cared for and that reward should align with past service.
The defense of homes hinges on fair pay. The nation risks collapse if soldiers and public servants receive cash distributions merely for previously low wages, revealing a lack of financial responsibility in Congress and endangering the country.
Washington dispatch reports Stanley A. Easton, manager of Bunker Hill & Sullivan Mining, denies any candidacy for the Idaho senate and pledges support for Senator W. E. Borah for re nomination and re election. Borah ally Senator Torah confirms Easton’s endorsement.
An Intelligent Republican may vote Democratic next year due to high sugar costs blamed on tariffs. The piece recalls a three year ago free sugar episode when a combine raised prices, arguing protection preserves public interest and opposes free trade manipulation. It cites Samuel J. Randall as a political influence.
Boston News Bureau reports a Washington rift over soldier bonus plans as Mellon’s financial critique unsettles lawmakers. Tax relief supporters pivot to tax cuts, highlighting a growing voter pressure to choose between bonus advocates and taxpayers. The public mood shifts toward accountability, with Borah noting a potential ballot-box reckoning.
Wallace and Burke push for a permanent town train service to provide dependable commuting for mine employees. They urge local patronage to prove the service’s value, while railroad firms will do their part. The board also backs an economy tax league effort and permanent tax committee. A Spokane chamber invite is referred to the publicity committee.
An Anaconda Standard report recalls a Nassau County trial where 12 jurors failed to agree on damages after a pedestrian collision. The foreman delivered a sealed verdict that read jurors disagreed, prompting the judge to exonerate the panel and remark on broader questions of public judgment. The piece notes Mineola near Oyster Bay and asks whether this jury was typical of American juries.
Longfellow’s Christmas Day poem describes bells tolling across Christendom while war intrudes. The speaker laments lack of peace as cannons drown carols, then finds hope with the creed that God remains awake and Right will prevail for peace on earth.
Dickens prose reflects how Christmas unites dispersed families and revives memories across distances. The narrator recalls old rooms, voices, and faces from past Christmases, noting the season’s power to rekindle childhood joys and the comfort of home.
Thomas Sullivan, a noted Mullan miner, reports from Placerville in Boise County where George Morrison, ex-Independence Lead official, promotes Mountain Chief Mining Co. The firm forms with 500000 capital, owning eleven claims and two rich ledges. Assays reach 1500 and 2000, with tunnels 4 and 5 showing solid ore. The operation includes mill-ready facilities and a 160 ton daily capacity plan awaiting funds.
A compilation of press reactions across major papers praising President Coolidge. The critics highlight directness, sound principles, and constructive recommendations while noting his clear stance on the league of nations and American independence. Overall, the coverage reflects strong confidence in his leadership.
A 1923 Christmas issue review notes Corinne Roosevelt Robinson's invocation poem and a mix of gay and reverent seasonal pieces. It highlights Donald Ogden Stewart Harrie Welles and others, plus Will James Cowboy life sketches and stories by Caroline F MacGill Badger Clark Harriet Welles and Mrs. Welles.
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