Land Grab Conspiracy Foiled by Idaho Protest
On March 9 1922 Idaho citizens denounced House Resolution No 77 seeking to exchange 260000 acres of Northern Pacific land in forest reserves for grazing lands. They warned a private group could monopolize range rights in southern Idaho, undermining small ranchers and farmers. President Harding was urged to veto the measure after Idaho Governor Davis and others joined the protest.
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Dever
Idaho
Northern Pacific Railroad
St. Joe
Clearwater
Seilway
Congress
French
Harding
Pred Jooding
Homer Fenn
J.B. Clinton
South
Mabo
Boise
Ou Partes Atute House
HM. Ft. No. 77
St Joe and
Selway National Forests
Tts
Davis
Debate over liquor laws and constitutional limits in state affairs
The article discusses safeguarding citizens rights while an exchange deal on lands proceeds under presidential recommendations. It questions moves to amend the Volstead act to permit wine and beer, arguing such a change would nullify the Constitution and reflect disregard for constitutional limits by executive groups and labor leaders. It notes political risks for officials tied to the deal and criticizes the federation’s stance.
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Senate
House
Congress
Executive Committee
The
Federation
American Federation of Labor
United States
Teaching History In The Public Schools
Critics say school histories distort facts and push propaganda. The article notes AFL opposition to curricula that advocate economic theories, arguing history should record events not teach economic theories or policy.
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American Federation of Labor
Hinlaasertioghat Sontes
Federation
Ship Subsidy a Measure of Protection
President Harding urged Congress to provide a favorable subsidy for American ships in foreign trade. Advocate Winthrop Marvin argues current imports are only 24 percent carried by American vessels and warns against the humiliation of reliance on foreign shipping. He cites past era when American commerce was 10 percent and emphasizes federal support shields other industries from foreign competition.
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Winthrop J. Marvin
American Steamship Owners
Associa
Conerehant Marine
Harding
Congress
Prohibition Debate Returns to Volstead Act Reform
The article outlines the Volstead act’s role in enforcing constitutional prohibition, noting broad state adoption and sustained public support. It discusses a proposed AFL resolution urging an amendment to permit wine sales.
Real Attitude of Filipinos Toward Uncle Sam
A public discussion in Congress on Philippine independence is recounted, highlighting General Aguinaldo's stance and the long history of American involvement. The article argues that Filipinos view U S policy as benevolent yet paternal, noting the Wood-Forbes mission's reception and Lincoln’s ideals echoed in broader world leadership.
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Uncle Sam
Mgme Democrat
Congress
Philippine Islands
Washington
General Aguinaldo
Aguinaldo
Wentieman
America
Philippines
Cuba
United States
Wood-Forbes
Amica
Lincoln
Amertor
ARMS CONFERENCE STOPPED ARMS RACE GAINS
The article notes that the arms conference achieved more than halting cost increases. It restrained growth in military spending and led to actual reductions, with savings reflecting what would have been spent under prior competition to build larger navies and armies. The Hughes proposal is cited as driving broader gains beyond mere spending limits.
Unity the cure for Idaho unity oneness cooperation
A Belge Statesman plea urges Idaho to unite politically economically and commercially. It warns that disunity will invite external influence debt and poor growth while praising binding forces of brotherly love and shared interests to strengthen the state across counties industries and commerce. It asks if Idaho will adopt unity as its cue.
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Belge Statesman
Idaho
Curie
Utah
Bucket Shops Menace to Mining Industry
The Mining and Scientific Press warns that bucket shops in New York finance districts entice investors with promises of high profits. They require 25 percent down and weekly installments, later pushing victims into fraudulent pools. When cash runs short, clients are urged to use their stock as collateral for fake investments, enriching shop operators and ruining investors. The piece calls for strict oversight to protect the mining industry.
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New York Stock Exchange
New York
Townley Attacks Nonpartisan League as Failures
The Sandpoint Review notes Townley blames politicians for the league’s collapse and criticizes his prior attacks on the nonpartisan league. It cites North Dakota losses from state ownership totaling about 641 thousand dollars and looming costs from the state elevator and flour mill. The piece mentions lingering McKaigs and Samuelsens and reports Townley’s Chicago radicals gathering excluding Kate O’Hare Emma Goldman and others.
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Sandpoint Review
Townley
Nonpartisan League
Fou-R Partisan League
League
Cheeld
Tixmarch
North Dakota
State Industrial Committee
Bank of North Dakota
Grand Forks
North Dakota Homebuilders’ Association
McKaigs
Samuelsen
Chicago
Kate O'Hare
Emma Goldman
Compensations by Berton Braley poem excerpt
A compact poem reflecting skepticism about profiteers, bandits, and politicians while praising the country. It acknowledges youthful behavior, attire, marital infidelity, and rising divorces but ends with a hopeful belief in fellow men despite cynicism. The piece critiques social vices yet sustains a patriotic tone.
The Truth About Civil Service in Government
The piece attacks civil service as a menace likened to spoils systems, arguing lifetime offices breed laziness and incompetence. It urges removing drones, stressing loyalty to administrations, accountability, and that reformers pursue revenue over genuine reform. It notes cooperation failures across branches and the need to replace unfit workers with those aligned to current policies.
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Civil Service
United States
Washington
W. E. Sutton
National Republican
Harding
Speech and party hints in Idaho race comment
The piece notes Samuels claiming a speech signals the zero hour for oratory while McKaig misses the Chicago meeting and has no funds. It suggests a new party forms under a handicap, Townley’s criticisms label them as politicians who wrecked the league, and questions their future after losing their leader. Townley is credited with some brains.
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Diers
Samuels
McKaig
Chicago
Lake Michigan
McKalg
Idaho
Townley
League
Protection Debate on German Knife Tariff Rears
The Rochester Express surveys bids to keep knives affordable for citizens while cautioning against relying on German production. It notes knives are needed for national defense and daily use, yet questions whether Germany should manufacture them due to cheaper costs.
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Rochester Express
Latin Europe
Germany
Tariff and domestic manufacture debate on prices and safety
The remark discusses price gaps between U S made goods and imports, noting knives cost 12 cents at home and up to $4 for consumers, with wages of $4–$5 a day. It argues tariffs must equalize costs to sustain U S factories, warns free trade risks, and contrasts foreign and domestic monopolies as threats to consumers.
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United States
Nother
Sound tariff law needed speech by Charles M Schwab
Schwab argues that a prosperous America free of economic stagnation requires a strong tariff. He asserts current tariffs reflect old foreign exchange conditions and warns that fluctuations harm wages prices and orders. A sound tariff bill would protect workers and employment.
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Charles M. Schwab
America
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