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Newspaper
Wallace Miner
Location
Wallace, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1921
Page
2
The Wallace Miner reports a second close mall matter involving the postoffice in Wallace Idaho. Editor notes details regarding the matter and its status.
The editorial argues northern Idaho counties will resist forming a new state with eastern Washington. It cites costs of past state building, tax relief demands, and fair representation concerns, outlining why Shoshone county rejects secession and favors remaining with Idaho over joining Spokane and eastern Washington.
The piece argues both Idaho and Washington legislatures hold regional majorities that would not back memorials in Congress. Even if memorials passed, they would be stalled in committees. It notes the East would not cede two senators or an extra congressman to the West, making a new state unlikely despite initial enthusiasm.
The bill seeks state control of timber streams to prevent competitors from monopolizing the waterways and imposing tolls. It would let county commissioners authorize stream use and set fair rates, preserving river protection while avoiding monopoly power.
Senator Gooding pressingly seeks to bring the question of reducing western railroad rates before the Interstate Commerce Commission. In an interview with Commissioner McChord he argues the west endures unbearable costs from the commission authorized increase and urges swift relief, including repeal of the Cummins Act provision and sweeping cuts in operating expenses and executive salaries.
The piece critiques Charles G. Dawes for using profane language during congressional testimony while a Chicago banker and World War I general faced no protest from the committee. It argues investigations into war conduct are ineffective and criticizes the committee's passive tolerance of his remarks.
The year 1920 brings many changes in income tax returns including exemptions for dependents and widows. Married status on December 31 determines exemptions of 2000 or 1000 dollars, with single status defaulting to 1000. Taxpayers reaching majority with earnings over 1000 or 2000 must file and pay on net income over those thresholds. File by March 15, 1921 to avoid penalties.
Senate bill No. 90 would empower the Idaho Utilities Commission to grant exclusive rights to drive logs on rivers and streams, placing timber operations under a single charter. Shoshone County residents largely oppose the measure, amid reports of interest from large lumber companies.
Despite unsettled conditions, the Treasury Savings Division reports nearly 50 million dollars in savings securities sold last year to thrift investors. Continental totals reach 44,909,700 with territories expected to raise the overall to 50,000,000. West district sales include Arizona 108,991 California 2,148,871 Idaho 166,339 Nevada 81,493 Oregon 802,785 Utah 90,970 Washington 114,881, totaling 3,877,265. The 1921 program introduces a one dollar thrift stamp and a twenty five dollar treasury savings certificate, all yielding four percent interest compounded quarterly, available at post offices, banks, and other selling agencies.
Hon. Donald A. Callahan of Shoshone County impresses the state House with leadership on pivotal measures. The Boise Statesman gossip column notes, Watch that man Callahan! He shows both flair and influence in the ongoing lawmaking sessions.
A Shoshone county representative addressed the house delivering two talks and conducting auctions in the Moor, prompting remarks that he is set to cut a figure in public affairs of the state.
San Francisco Chronicle reports the U S Supreme Court construing the Clayton anti-trust act holds unions may organize for legitimate ends but coercive acts against unrelated parties in a dispute are not permitted. An injunction against such injurious acts must stand and the unions opposing it may bear costs. The ruling labels coercive secondary boycotts illegal and compatible with liberty.
An Anaconda Standard piece cites Dean Johnson of NYU arguing bond owners should burn Liberty bonds as a sacrifice for economic readjustment. The column criticizes the idea, noting current market prices and that destroying bonds harms neither owners nor the government, and mocks Johnson’s economic logic as misguided.
The Kansas City Star discusses how excess profits taxes and income surtaxes strain business, which historically relied on profits and investments for security and progress. It warns that heavy taxation during slack trade could cripple industry, urging Congress to reform the system without unfairly burdening any class.
An excerpt notes Thomas Edison and German scientists nearing a perpetual life theory. It cites Prof. Karl Ludwik Schleich and Gustav Erenyi arguing nuclei and chromosomes sustain life beyond death. The piece links survival of cellular substance to possible fate of conscious personality.
A measured tribute extols a calm and patient leader, comparing him to Plutarch's men and praising his restraint, foresight, and enduring fame. It lauds the new soil of America and the future generations who will behold his legacy, while noting that true captains can quiet the hour with poise.
A critical editorial argues against free trade as harmful to American industry. It denounces internationalism in Congress, urges protective tariffs, and asserts that Europe and Asia benefit from cheap labor while the United States loses workers and production. The piece calls for stronger American protection and more 100 percent Americans in Washington.
The passage argues that memory and individuality persist through generations and that science may surpass Plato by grounding reality in idea rather than form. It notes the pursuit of the infinitely small, with bacilli passing through stone and a star of unimaginable size challenging belief.
The Detroit Free Press notes Ohio plans a monument for William Henry Harrison at a long neglected grave overlooking the Ohio river. Once an Ohio man and first western president, Harrison governed vast western territories, fought for the west, and served in Congress, yet his memory is said to be mysteriously forgotten.
Emma Goldman argues she would prefer jail in America to freedom in Soviet Russia while criticizing bolshevist proponents who claim salvation only through Bolshevism. The text notes that since 1776 more than 6,000,000 Germans have come to the United States.
During 1920 US lead imports reached 127000 tons, forcing domestic prices below cost as foreign producers in Australia Spain and Mexico may break even at about 4.5 cents per pound. A 2 cent per pound tariff is urged to aid US lead industry and amend schedule C to itemize lead forms at 2 cents per pound.
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