Leading Organized Labor To Disaster Says Local Voice
A 1920 editorial attacks the American Federation of Labor led by Samuel Gompers, warning that labor’s political push could provoke a redress from voters in November. It blasts union dictation, cites Lincoln’s Gettysburg address, and argues organized labor threatens political and industrial freedom.
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American Federation of Labor
Samuel Gompers
Orw
Congress
Gompers
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
Western Good Roads Seek More Equitable Federal Aid
Western states push for a 60 40 federal to state funding split for road construction, seeking an extension of current law and an additional 100 million dollars. Representatives met in Washington to urge Congress to broaden aid, relieve forest reserve tax limitations, and enhance road programs despite fiscal caution.
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Congress
Lee
Washington
Death claims another Coeur d'Alene Pioneer
Edward H. Moffit, a prominent Coeur d'Alene pioneer and civic figure, built a long career after arriving with the Prichard creek gold rush. His business acumen and public involvement earned him enduring prestige in the region.
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Coeur D'Alene
Pieter
Edward H. Moffit
Prichard Creek
Coeur d’Alenes
Mofit
Murray
Wallace
Will Hays Advisory Platform Committee Unite Republicans
The article discusses Will Hays appointing a 171 member advisory platform committee to craft the party’s platform. It highlights unanimous Republican support and views the move as uniting former progressives and stand-patters, aiming for constructive policy to restore constitutional health and strength.
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Will H. Hays
Hays
Harvey
Evening Post
North Idaho Sees No Senatorial Candidate Yet
North Idaho has no announced senatorial candidate as the state holds its August nominating convention. Rumors centered on Judge Allchie, but a published letter removes him from the race. Captain A H Conner’s supporters keep his name before voters though he remains silent on a bid.
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James Bay
Lewiston
North
Idaho
John P. Gray
Hyes
South Dale
Mrr
Gray
Uuch
Frank J. Goodingloog
North Idaho
TGI
Judge Allchie
A. H. Conner
Value of Courtesy in a New York Hotel Gift Letter
A New York hotel patron sends five dollars to a nameless number via a letter to a U S Maiden in Chicago News. The note praises the telephone operator, identified only as No 1706, and asks about her heritage, indicating a courteous exchange during Christmas.
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U. S
Chicago
New York
The Value of Courtesy in Life and Work
A man extols true courtesy as the cheapest yet most valuable capital for success. He notes manners shape first impressions, open doors, and aid advancement, asserting polite bearing and kindness lead to opportunities and social ease across life.
Mining National Bulwark. World metal output and trade surge
The Manufacturer argues American metal production shields world affairs as silver demand boosts mining and copper steadiness. In 1919 outward gold shipments exceed imports by 291 million dollars, with December exports 46.2 million, and imports 12.9 million. Exports set a record aside from 1917, while total gold shipped to Europe nears 38.6 million, most going to Spain, with trade routes guiding exports and purchases in South America and Asia.
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Europe
Spain
South America
Asia
MINES AND WAR TAX ON COPPER NOT PAYING EXTRA FOR 1919
The Anaconda Standard reports that no copper mining company will pay excess profits tax for 1919 due to weak market conditions. A $48,000,000 aggregate levy for 1917 and 1918 is contested, with disputes over depletion and depreciation. Representatives will meet within two weeks to discuss the issue, with court appeals possible if needed.
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Internal Revenue Department
Taxes and the Nonpartisan League in North Dakota
The country Gentleman critiques A C Townley and the Nonpartisan League noting farmers paid 1688 365 in taxes and will pay 4540728 this year, a 169 percent rise, with Minnesota urged to imitate a Townley soviet government at a 164 membership cost for listening to propaganda and facing higher taxes.
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North Dakota
Nonpartisan League
A. C Townley
Grand Sachem
League
Townley
Minnesota
The Joy of Life Poem About Fame and Simple Joys
Millions have lived and died unknown to the world yet found happiness in laughter and love. The poem ponders why people seek fame when life’s joys are shared by all, urging contentment in simple acts, neighborly kindness, and loving family, not wealth.
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Ana
The Matter With America
A Fargo Forum piece laments national malaise with contrasts between excess and deficiency. It criticizes luxury versus practicality, consumerism over production, envy of wealth, and a drift from traditional Christian ethics toward short sighted gain and social complaint.
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Fargo
N. D
America
Idaho Pictures Wanted For Finest Ship Named After State
Ensign W A P Thompson aboard the Idaho asks Secretary of State Jones, Boise, for representative Idaho photographs to decorate the ship. He seeks real scenes of early life or interesting parts, asking commercial clubs and private groups to donate Idaho photographs for display.
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Idaho
W. A. BP. Thompson
California
Jones
Boise, Idaho
W. A. P. Thompson
Bodily mechanics study at Harvard shows poor posture results
Providence Journal reports Harvard first year men show 80 percent need training in bodily mechanics upon admission. Fewer than 1 percent rated good at mechanical use of the body. over one third judged very bad. The examination focuses on carriage, not organic ailments, and urges earlier instruction before college age.
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Providence Journal
Harvard
Sociable Stones Curious Nevada Specimens Move Inward
In Nevada a curious mineral find called sociable stones gathers when few are spread on a flat floor. They slide toward a central point, forming a tight nest like eggs. Campers first noticed the behavior as wind seemed to move the stones, then they reassembled into a compact pile.
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Nevada
Shade of Grover Cleveland Foresees San Paracisco Convention
Old line Democrats weigh if the San Paracisco convention will become an anti saloon league ratification meeting with Bryan as majority leader, as observed by Washington Post reporters.
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Shade
Grover Cleveland
Washington Post
Bryan
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