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Newspaper
Wallace Miner
Location
Wallace, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1921
Page
2
Wallace Miner appears as second class mail matter in Wallace Idaho. Published weekly by Wallace Printing Company from the Elks Temple Building at 6 Bank Street with J Dunn as editor.
Fremont Rowe served multiple terms as Shoshone County commissioner and led the Missouri miners into the Coeur d Alene district after the 1899 labor troubles. He helped restore order, defend citizen rights in the mines, and played a key role in bringing miners to the district. He later supported university extension funding while urging fiscal retrenchment to align with state taxpayers' ability to pay.
Boise newspaper charges Idaho taxpayers 659976.15 for university extension during 1919 1920 with 352529.03 paid in salaries to workers. The Miner opposes abolition of the commissioner of education and any moves to curb the university system while defending education.
A county news note from Bolxe reports a legislative move to cancel the two planned tubercular hospitals at Sandpoint and Payette and redirect funds to add to the Orofino and Minckfoot asylums. The piece defends the original law, argues for expanded facilities, and urges economy not at the expense of tuberculosis patients. It calls for timely provision to aid infection control and patient recovery.
Idaho considers Senate Bill No. 101 to reorganize state game laws creating a three member game commission a salaried game warden at 3200 per year plus 1200 travel allowance and board approval for appointments. proposal outlines broader bureau structure and state job prospects in game department.
The proposal sets fluid deputies with 2000 yearly salaries plus 1200 travel funds and a 2000 fish commissioner, raises fishing and hunting fees, and inserts civil service rules to shield the bureau from politics. The author doubts the legislature will passage this bill, urging focus on real state needs.
Representative Donald A. Callahan of Shoshone county led the opposition to Van de Steeg of Canyon county's anti Japanese resolution. The house passed it 6 to 18 but Callahan's remarks stressed federal rather than state action and urged equal treatment for all immigrants while warning such resolutions complicate talks with Japan. He rejected being labeled a Japanese lover while affirming American principles and rights for Japanese residents already in the country.
Legislation in both chambers proposes bringing home the body of an unidentified American soldier for burial at Arlington National Cemetery. The bills mirror the procedure followed by President Grant, aiming to honor the fallen with formal interment and ceremonies.
Britain and France, both recently carried unidentified hero bodies from battlefields to Westminster Abbey and the Arc de Triomphe for elaborate ceremonies. The bills have gained endorsement of the American Legion and are likely to be favorably reported by military committees. The Senate adopted a Reed Smoot resolution demanding a Treasury list of pending refunds for 1917 1918 and 1919 income assessments. Smoot cites claims potentially totaling hundreds of millions of dollars and warns of their impact on upcoming financial legislation.
Market watchers note higher grade mining stocks moving into strong hands on the New York Exchange and curb market. Analysts foresee a potential larger mining shares market this year, with pool buying signaling broad public participation and renewed investor interest in mining districts like the Ranger field in Texas.
Local Moose Lodge wires President-elect Harding praising James G. Davia of Pittsburg for being named director general of the Loyal Order of Moose and secretary of labor. The telegram to Senator Harding from Mooseheart officials lauds Davia’s Americanism and leadership, predicting stability for American labor.
Prosecuting Attorney John H McEvers on January 26 defined his stance on gambling law enforcement. He states punch boards and similar devices are prohibited and that he will not distinguish between tiers of crime, promising no further notices on the matter.
A Pittsburg Gazette-Times note asserts not all men will work for money. The piece also highlights a statistic that over half the Japanese population of Washington state are women, reflecting early 20th century attitudes and demographic observations.
The piece argues against importing Irish disputes into the United States, warning it inflames racial prejudice and harms American unity. It condemns Irish propaganda and Sinn Fein actions in New York and San Francisco, urges avoiding European entanglements, and highlights Britain as a major U.S. trade partner while stressing the danger of stripping national solidarity amid immigrant assimilation.
The Denver Mining Record notes a strong silver mining outlook as Uncle Sam holds a standing order for all US silver for the next four to five years and renews the 1 dollar per ounce price. It cites expected US production near 170 million ounces and a remaining order of about 175 million ounces, with revival anticipated across western silver camps and broader metal demand driving activity.
Warning to Legislature states Idaho faced historic high taxes in recent years as revenue lagged. County auditors report many counties are nine months behind in warrants, the state treasurer notes five months behind. Purchasers expect 14 percent annual interest at 96 cents on the dollar. If spending continues, property may be taxed away as citizens threaten to move.
Anaconda Standard notes Washington prepares for the inauguration in plain attire with a modest setup. A small uncovered stand will be used. if weather turns, the ceremony moves to the senate chamber. No seats or bands are planned and costs run under 1500 dollars. The piece mocks grand gestures while the nation appears content.
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