Tariff Debate Signals Lead Mining Policy Clash
A political column argues Republicans weaponize tariff protection for American lead miners, noting Democrat Days and Idaho official Macbeth urged higher duties while emphasizing the Coeur d Alene region and state inspector of mines funding. It critiques legislative austerity and calls for adequate staffing to match mining growth.
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Washington
Jerome J. Days
Democratic State Committee
Ways and Means Committee
House
Coeur d'Alene
More Liberal Provision for Mine Inspector Idaho
The Idaho Bureau of Mines and Geology, established up to two years ago, had only funded the inspector of mines with a $2400 salary plus minor expenses. The inspector lacked any field or Boise office assistant, forcing him to be away from his desk and often closing the office to public business. The piece argues for broader support given the sector’s size and duties.
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Idaho
Iidaho Wenke
Boise
A Misleading Attitude Towards Criminals
A newspaper argues that sympathy for criminals blinds society to punishment. It cites a major North West robbery confession by one of two planners and urges harsher penalties for forgers and accomplices, noting forgiving victims can mislead public sentiment and endanger society.
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North- West
Imeelt
Idaho Legislature Confronts Japanese Question Debate
The Idaho legislature faces a proposed Van de Steeg resolution on the Japanese question. Critics say it would spotlight its author rather than inform Congress or the President. Western states seek restraint on Japanese encroachment, aiming to avoid diplomatic complications amid ongoing U S Japan talks.
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Idaho
George van de Steeg
Canyon County
Congress
West
California
United States
Japan
van de Steeg
Calibre of Congressmen Seen Standing Firm Across Decades
The piece cites Joseph G. Cannon defending current Congress members against claims of decline. He argues ability and character in the Senate and House have remained strong over sixty years, despite shifts toward business opportunities and different eras. Cannon sees no greater reward in public life now than in the past.
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Congress
Joseph G. Cannon
Illinois
Ogress
New York Herald
Joe
Senate
House
Miblic
Thrift in Government and Labor Tactics in Early 1921
The article discusses proposals by Mr. Van de Steeg on restricting Japan’s influence and boycotts against aliens, condemns temporary labor boycotts as unfair, and praises President-elect Harding for emphasizing thrift as a national virtue and urging practical restraint in inaugural preparations. It argues thrift should spread through Congress, states, and citizens.
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van de Steeg
Japan
Idaho
Gompers Attacks Supreme Court Ruling
The article discusses Samuel Gompers criticizing a Supreme Court decision, denying a clash with union goals. It notes the court did not ban the union shop or legitimate union activities, but ruled the Clayton Act does not legalize illegal acts against others. It emphasizes unions retain liberty to organize, negotiate, strike, and boycott against non-union shops within legal bounds.
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Gompers
United States Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Proposal for National Boxing Commission Reshapes Ring Rules
A national boxing commission is proposed to regulate contests like baseball governs its sport. It would standardize ring rules and regulate champions who must defend titles at least every six months. The body would oversee promoters and protect the public from crooked schemes that damage legitimate sport.
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Jess Willard
Mining Congress bulletin on Senator Gooding creates confusion
Washington headquarters of the American Mining Congress notes Senator Gooding’s seating on January 45 and spreads misinformation about his mining ties. It claims he was a long time contractor and that mining interests will have a friend in the Senate, though records show his career focused on sheep raising and finance.
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Washington
American Mining Congress
Senator Gooding
Wood River
Mint Director Purchases Nearly 29.8 Million Ounces of Silver in 1920
Under the Pittman act the mint director records a 1920 silver purchase of 29,817,961 ounces, about half of normal production. If the price disparity favors foreign silver, domestic output may be sold to the government. Silver largely by-product of copper and lead faces continued curtailment, keeping this year’s production well below normal. Total Pittman act purchases amount to 207,000,000 ounces, likely to take about four more years to complete.
Borah Proposal Aims at Global Naval Armament Cut
Senator Borah offered a resolution inviting England and Japan to join the United States in a 50 percent reduction in naval construction for five years. General Bliss, recently returned from Europe, says England and Japan will welcome the move and that other nations will demand participation as well.
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Borah
England
Japan
United States
General Bliss
Europe
Deserting Captain Claims 900 German Spies Brought Here
A U S Army captain asserts he was among 900 German spies air dropped into the United States by the Kaiser. He notes the limited numbers and remarks that the other 299 appear to have done a commendable job in Mr. Bakers aircraft production.
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United States
Harding Favors Ample Protective Zinc Tariff
President-elect Warren G. Harding urged a strong protective tariff for zinc in a telegram to Paul Ewert of the Joplin Missouri chamber of commerce. He argued Democratic tariff policy harmed zinc mining, warned of industrial and agricultural distress, and pledged a return to protectionist policy once the Republican party regains power after March 4.
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Harding
Joplin
Warren G. Harding
Paul Ewert
Zinc Ore Tariff Commission
Chamber of Commerce
Missouri
Republican Party
Senate
Watson
Curtis
Silk From Spider Webs Factory Reported In Madagascar
A Philadelphia Inquiry notes a Madagascar venture turning silk dresses from spider web. Spiders resist orderly work, spinning only when in the mood and may die from overwork after prolonged spinning. The project probes whether humans or spiders will prevail.
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Madagascar
Philadelphia — Inquirer
Legislators duty is plain for Idaho session
The Lewiston Banner urges Idaho legislators to serve the people impartially, reduce taxation, and avoid new burdens. It says lawmakers must be fair and honest, aiming for a short, businesslike session that benefits taxpayers across the state.
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Lewiston Banner
Idaho
Hoise
Jerbon the cleanest animal and a digger in sand
A brief note on the jerbon a strange African animal resembling a tiny kangaroo rat and famed as the cleanest creature. It digs a sandbox bench then rolls in the sand as its cleansing method. The excerpt ends with a critique of free trade draining the treasury and a call for protectionist policy.
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Africa
Free Trade Party
Party of Protection
An Estimate of Borah by Donald A. Craig
The piece profiles William Edgar Borah of Idaho, calling him the senate's supreme critic and its greatest orator. It notes his bold opposition to the Wilson league of nations, his fearless debating style, and his influence on major legislation from the Senate floor.
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Donald A. Craig
New York
Herlad
William Edgar Borah
Idaho
Senate
Borah
Wilson League of Natons
Rorah
Tike
House
Borth
Foreign Relations
Judiciary Committee
Day of Reckoning Here Mining and Belantine Prove
W Barron of the Boston News Bureau argues current events show doubling wages for war production was bad. He says high wages harmed thrift and efficiency, overpriced goods harmed workers, and a national reckoning is due with simpler taxation and restrained government. Chile plans Juan Fernandez as a national park and tourist site.
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W. Barron
The
Boston News
Juan Fernandez
Chile
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