Price of Silver and the Mines of Idaho
The article outlines the impact of the Pittman act price of one dollar on Idaho mines. It notes profits in the Coeur d Alene district would fall by the gap between the act price and foreign price, risking losses for mines producing around 10 000 ounces monthly. It also discusses lead prices stabilizing and limited profit from European imports.
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Idaho
Coeur d'Alene Distriet
Pittman
London
New York
Europe
Delinquent auto licenses eyed in Idaho drive effort
State official figures show 45,000 licenses issued this year with 7,000 unreported. About 6,300 delinquent licenses remain, representing 126,000 dollars. Of that, 31,500 goes to the state and 94,500 to counties for highway use. Owners operating on highways owe license fees. non operators face personal property tax. Citizens urged to report unlicensed autos to Boise and cooperate with local officers.
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Hall
Boise
State Highways Organization
Campaign for Modern Road 18 Nearing End
The Miner urges Shoshone County voters to back the proposed road bond, warning that two-thirds must vote in favor. It explains the strict ballot format and cautions against errors that could invalidate votes, urging ongoing turnout efforts and vigilance at the polls.
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Shoshone
Jores
Friends of Good Roads
Final Fuel Struggle Looms With International Angle
The New York Herald editor suggests John L. Lewis and the United Mine Workers have secured a Britain based pact with the Miners Federation to curb coal shipments if a U S mine shutdown occurs. This would widen the conflict to an international level and press for government ownership as the quickest resolution.
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New York Herald
International
Labor Organization
Herald
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Great Britain
Miners’ Federation
British Mine Union
United States
The
Idaho Faces Large Number Of Cars Unlicensed
Commissioner W J Hall reports 6300 automobiles in Idaho lack license plates for the year. Last year 53800 cars were licensed, with dealers selling 1200 more this year, totaling 55000?
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W. J. Hall
Commissioner of Public Works
Idaho
Lower federal taxation boosts March revenue rise
Income tax receipts for March 15 exceeded estimates by 70 million dollars, supporting Secretary Mellon's tax cuts from 65 to 50 percent. He now suggests further reductions to 25 percent. Lower taxes lure capital from tax exempt securities to productive ventures, increasing net treasury returns versus higher rates.
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Congress
Root Persuades Union League for Nations Court Endorsement
The New York Herald reports Elihu Root's pleading wins the Union League club over President Harding's proposal for the United States to join the league of nations court. Root's long service to the Republican party and his persuasive eloquence are highlighted as key factors in securing the club's favorable stance.
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New York Herald
Elihu Root
Harding
Union League Club
United States
League of Nations Court
Root
Republican Party
Root and Harding clash on league court endorsement
A divided vote endorsed the president's proposal while critics say Mr. Root misstates public opinion. He contrasts the league court with the traditional American stance, arguing for a court created by the league, though past platforms and elections did not endorse such a body.
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League of Nations
Root
Harding
League Court
League
Canyon residents debate train service patronage in canyon
In Canyon a discussion on rail service ended with a plan to circulate petitions supporting continued train service. M J Flohr argued patronage matters, citing 60 cent jitney rides vs 22 cent train fares. Major Quigley noted monthly employee rates and lack of early trains. Volunteers will distribute petitions to back the railroad issue.
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M. J. Flohr
F. I. Quigley
Canyon
Platt P. Morrow
Mc Donald
J. T. Strachen
Board of Trade
Final decision in patent contest over mining claims
The decision discusses mining district lodes and large underground ore deposits. It notes that surface indications are slight but deep veins extend into eastern claims, and that the lands have no agricultural or timber value. The entryman argues for treating the claims as a unit, while the forest service and agriculture argue against patenting non mineral lands.
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Coeur d'Alene
Forest Service
Department of Agriculture
Jefferson-Montana Copper Mines Co
Department
Charles F. O. Merriam
W. H. Herrick
Elk City District Seen by Salt Lake Man
F. W. Bodfish of Salt Lake City, mining engineer, visits Elk City district and praises modern operations and management at several mines. He highlights large low grade gold deposits, a major iron-stained fracture zone with quartz veins, and potential for wide scale mining with modern equipment. Bodfish commends Idaho inspectors and urges improved road access to unlock district prospects.
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Elk City
Salt Lake
Idaho
Clearwater River
Mining officials plan Western gathering in San Francisco
Havenel Macbeth of the Idaho Mining association travels to San Francisco with Western governors to attend meetings June 11 and 12, then Sacramento on June 13. Topics include treasury silver purchases under the Pittman act, immigration, and mining industry legislation. An international silver producers meeting is planned for July to stabilize silver prices and aid producers amid European demand.
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Havenel Macbeth
Idaho Mining Association
San Francisco
Board of Governors
American Mining Press
Sacramento
Mother Lode
Secretary of the Treasury
Macbeth
Senate Gold and Silver Commission
Holdings Hearings
Washington
Europe
Independence drift shows silver ore. progress in mine raises
Independence Lead operations report drift from No 4 tunnel being cleaned before extending west. Those familiar with Heinze management say silver ore appeared in the drift and, on engineer Stanley R. Moore’s recommendation, will be further explored. Meanwhile the raise linking No 4 tunnel to No 8 advances, now about 130 feet high.
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Independence
Heinze
Stanley R. Moore
Inspector Campbell Heads to Boise and Wood River Mines
State mine inspector Stewart Campbell spent about a week in the district then departed for Boise to handle capital matters. He will proceed to the Wood River district and likely return to the Coeur d Alene area in August accompanied by F W Bodfish of Salt Lake City who is active in Wood River operations.
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F. W. Bodfish
Salt Lake City
Southern Idaho
Odilsky Leame
Wallace
Elk City
Coeur d’Alenes
Stewart Campbell
Boise
Campbell
Wood River District
Coeur d'Alene
Canadian-American Oil Hole Progress Reported
Russell F. Collins of Canadian-American Oil and Gas learned from Fred Stone, manager of Diamond Drill Contracting, that their hole on company ground is down 130 feet and rapid progress is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell F. Collins
Canadian-American Oil & Gas Company
Fred Stone
Diamond Drill Contracting Company
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Elks Temple
Bank Street
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Root and League Court
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University of Montana
FO. Merriam
Fred W. Calloway
Calloway
Merriam
Herrick
Utahu
Merriam and Herrick
Hell
Colorado
Utah
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