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Newspaper
Wallace Miner
Location
Wallace, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1921
Page
2
The North Idaho Chamber of Commerce avoids backing a new state plan, resisting any departure from its core role to foster regional resources, industry, and infrastructure. It warns that backing segregation would misalign with its mission and could deter potential settlers and investors.
Entreaty argues Idaho’s favorable conditions would not persist if a new state formed. Tax burdens and restrictive laws could drive business away, prompting firms to relocate. The North Idaho Chamber of Commerce opposes agitation for a North Idaho state.
Dr A H Upham president of the University of Idaho delivered a heartfelt graduation talk to the Wallace high school class last Thursday evening. The address was lively, with human interest, apt stories, and a clear message about serious business of life, yet balanced by moments of rest and motivation. His visit left a favorable impression and is expected to boost university interest and local enrollment in Shoshone County and the Coeur d'Alene district.
A historic letter voices support for Will Hays while predicting he will reverse himself on radical press access to the mails. It argues the Post Office can curb circulation by classification and urges justice department action if publications persist through other channels. The author questions Burleson era policy and suggests Maye imitate predecessor steps.
Chairman Porter reports the house passed a disarmament resolution to define Congress attitude toward the president’s plan for an international conference on disarmament in all its phases. Senator Borah notes, while such a conference is desirable, there are unresolved points.
Senator Borah calls for a conference among the United States Great Britain and Japan to cut naval expenditures for several years. The plan limits scope to navies not armies or land armament, aiming to halt costly naval races and pave the way for broader disarmament later. The measure is part of the naval appropriation bill and may be retained by the conference committee.
The Miner corrects credit for A. B. Embree's arrest and conviction, stating Shoshone County officers conducted the arrest on June 20, 1920 in Burke and handled trial and costs without any outside assistance, and noting the commissioner’s statement overemphasized department involvement. The article emphasizes proper attribution of the LW W crackdown achievement to local county officers.
The Lookout pass road construction will remove the final major obstacle to the Yellowstone trail linking Missoula and Spokane. Once finished, the transcontinental highway through the county will boast superior road bed, gentle grades, scenic beauty, industrial activity, progressive towns, ample camp sites, and easy access to trout streams and mountain camps.
The remark notes that even if displeased, the speaker would change stance and approve Harvey's speech due to the strong reaction from the elite fleet group. It emphasizes a compelled endorsement despite initial misgivings.
Quiet conditions are noted in the Coeur d'Alene area yet large companies are actively acquiring and developing new mines. The observable drive suggests the district holds promise of substantial rewards ahead, building on past gains.
After the Tulsa incident, calls rise for a tempered view of how the Turkish treatment of Armenians is judged by the American public. The statement urges leniency in public opinion toward the Turk amid the controversy.
The state comptroller notes tax receipts lag behind last year with payments in checks currency stamps and Liberty bond coupons. He also notes Jersey City prize fight ticket prices near six hundred thousand dollars, while the event lasts only seconds to an hour, leaving questions about who profits and how the money could aid starving children.
The Boise Statesman reports former Supreme Court Chief Justice White left all property to his widow Leila M. White in a concise will that states I give bequeath and devise to my wife all my rights and property of every kind. The piece contrasts with modern lengthy documents filled with trusts contingencies and complex legal language.
A Mining and Scientific Press note analyzes Cornell class of 1910 salaries showing bankers and brokers at 11040, then 14 other classes, engineers at 8724, teachers at 3187. It questions if some self identify as engineers, cites engineers being abundant and underpaid, and calls for discussion on overcrowding and pay.
William Jennings Bryan, exiled from national campaigns, declares official Florida residence. He says eight years in suspended animation in Miami and voting from Lincoln, Nebraska, will end as he transfers his citizenship to Florida to pursue productive public service. The piece notes his move toward a state with strong Democratic prospects and hints at a future W J Bryan Senate bid.
Sweden creates a central arbitration board of seven members to interpret collective agreements and reduce strikes and lockouts. Three appointees come from the government, two from the employers' council, and two from the workers' national council. Decisions are final.
General Isaac R. Sherwood recalls the Old Hill Farm in Toledo Ohio as spring returns. He frames farm life with birds, fields, and oxen, praising muscle, stamina, and courage forged there for life and war. The verse ends with a lure to the Old Hill.
The editorial notes a spring surge of mining company reports from New York headquarters, comparing how clearly or obscurely they present financial and operating data. It highlights Bunker Hill & Sullivan as a model of excellence and cites other firms with varying transparency, predicting a trend toward greater disclosure to bolster shareholder trust.
Observers note the San Jose site offers steady air and clear skies for the big Lick telescope. Doubles with components nearly equal in brightness can be measured when their separation exceeds one tenth of an arcsecond, a precision comparable to the apparent diameter of a pin viewed from two miles.
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