Enemies of Silver Active in Face of Market Decline
The editor notes a rapid drop in silver prices over the past two weeks as gold supply constraints strain the financial system. A McFadden bill in Congress threatens Pittman act protections, risking a drop in silver value and mining activity. Idaho timber bidding politics provokes outrage as the Forest Service rejects an Idaho bid for Pend d’Oreille reserves, favoring western Montana, prompting congressional protest led by French and Smith.
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West
Congress
Congressman McFadden
Pennsylvania
House
Uilver
Pittman
Secretary of the Treasury
Treasury
Europe
Orient
McFadden
McFadden Hill
Forest Bureau
Idaho
Pend d’Oreille
Boundary County
Forest Service
Bonners Ferry Fnaumer Company
Korent Bureau
Nd Montena
Bonners Npany
Ring
Kootenal Ri
Bonners Ferry
Bonners Ferry Company
Idaho Company
Sore Point
Montana
Kootenai
Marie Kerry Hadéwtan Vuruble
Forest Service Discriminates Against Idaho Resources
Article accuses the Forest Service of discrimination against Idaho by creating forest reserves that cover a large portion of the state, locking up vast timber resources and limiting access to lands and resources for local communities and industries.
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Forest Service
Idaho
Delegates Should Receive Instructions On Conventions
The article argues delegates at national conventions should be instructed by state law to reflect the will of voters in nominations and platforms. It cites Palmer and Mr. McAdoo as opposing unpledged delegates and warns against removing public input, urging a disciplined, state-cued process rather than machine control.
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Idaho
Mfo- Adoo
Esident
Conventston
Palmer
Weh
Department of Justice
Lead Prices Through Fifty Years and Political Echoes
The Engineering and Mining Journal shows lead's high of 11 to 12 cents per pound in June 1817 and a low of 2.45 to 2.60 cents in August 1896, recalling era politics and democratic rule. The piece links metal prices with 1896 history and current calls to Veterans' bonuses, meat price campaigns, and a Monte SSano trial verdict, framing them in era political critique.
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Engineering and Mining Journal
New York
St. Louis
United States
Woodrow
Bryan
William McKinley
William Jennings Bryan and the Democratic Nomination
The passage argues Bryan is a martyr for the party, citing three nomination runs and predicting the San Francisco convention will again rally to his leadership while accusing the effort of masking ambition. It frames Bryan as the preferred chosen one, likening political sacrifice to battlefield valor.
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William Jennings Bryan
Woodrow Wilson
San Francisco
Stuf
Isaxter
Juror Questioned in Criminal Case Leads to Guilty Opinion
Lawyer questions prospective juror about fixed opinion on guilt. Juror denies doubt but asserts belief the accused is guilty, while noting no one has fixed his view. Cleveland Leader.
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Cleveland
Wallace Plans Action on Club Building and Civic Projects
A Kellogg club building offers wholesome recreation for all ages and another is planned at Mullan. The piece notes the long recognized need for such institutions and urges decisive action rather than talk. It cites a Pittsburg Kansas newspaper proposing a nationwide response to radicalism and critiques the Hoover Democrats and Monroe Doctrine votes.
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Kellogg
Mullan
Wallace
Marshall Foch Dismisses League of Nations as Hot Air
General Marshall Foch derides the League of Nations as a mere collection of words calling it hot air in vigorous American language. He argues the plan lacks substance and real power to enforce peace.
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Marshall Foch
League of Nations
Americans and Their Wives in a Cave Man Tone
Spanish author Vincente Blasco Ibanez argues American husbands err by being too gentle, urging rough treatment for wives. He says the American wife craves dominance, though most men never admit it and instead treat wives with endless adulation, while women secretly desire a tougher approach.
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Oplin Globe
Vincente Blasco Ibanez
United States
Enrico Caruso
Ibanez
Caruso
Mbanez
New York
Joplin
Elks Club
America
United States minting consumes 1.65 million ounces in February
The U S mints used about 1 650 000 ounces of pure silver in February to coin 12 760 000 silver coins with a face value of 2 272 000 dollars including dimes quarters and half dollars. This rate implies roughly 20 000 000 ounces of silver annually. The note adds that the absence of back beer signs will not delay spring in Toledo.
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U. S
United States
Toledo Blade
De Mortuis Bon Voyage to Old Bill in Verse
A memorial verse in homely elegy for a departed friend known as old Bill. It notes drink and laughter at parties, frailties, and the wish that friends remember him with warmth. The speaker invites old comrades to toast him one more time, amid reminiscence and affection.
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Bill
Human and Humane Aspect of Mining Operations
Edwin Higgins presents the humane side of mine economics addressing loyalty and fair play between managers and workers. He argues for long-term employment, housing and recreation facilities, worker committees, educated shift bosses, and avoiding patronage. Emphasizes mutual loyalty to foster cooperation, reduce turnover, and support Americanization in mining communities.
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Mining and Scientific Press
Institute
Edwin Higgins
Marcus Daly
Butte
Berkeley
Houghton
Daly
Hibernians
Higgins
Shark Skin Used As Diamond Dust Substitute
Shark skin proves extremely hard and air resistant, able to be ground into powder for polishing diamonds, serving as a substitute for traditional diamond dust. This material’s resilience suggests potential industrial applications in gem finishing and related trades.
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Wallace Printing Company
Elks Temple Building
Bank Street
Wallace, Idaho
A. J. Dunn
French
Smith
Hopea
Montessano I W. W
Centralia
Pittsburg
Kansas
Alexander Howatt
Howatt
Kan SS
Hoover Democrat
Hoover
de Mortuis
Jessie W. Hughan
New York Sun
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