Scheme to Control the Chicago Convention
Observers note a prearranged push for uninstructed delegates to the Republican National Convention, aimed at shaping the nomination by balance of power. The Chicago Tribune reports a secret post Roosevelt death conference planned 300 delegates to act as a unit, provoking backlash to preserve party rank and file influence. The piece argues against ceding nomination power and warns the move would undermine republican government norms.
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National Committee For
Idaho
State Committee
Chicago ‘Tribune
Chicago
Roosevelt
National Committee
Tribune
League of Nations Campaign Issue Highlighted
The senate refusal to ratify the German treaty brings the League of Nations to the forefront of the coming campaign. Republicans unite on the issue while Democrats split. Nevers senator opposed the league as submitted, with twelve opposing in any form and others favoring Americanization through reservations.
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League
League of Nations
Republican Party
Senate
Germany
Republican
Nevers
Wison
Mining Industry Report Highlights Idaho Resources 1919
The Miner reviews Robert N Bell's 1919 state mining report noting its comprehensive look at Idaho mining, undeveloped resources, and county metal production. It covers Coeur d Alene district events, Hecla hoist incident, Hunter miners, and praise for the Bureau of Mines and Geology while urging greater support.
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Robert N. Bell
Coeur d'Alene
Hercules
Hunter
State Bureau of Mines and Geology
Idaho
Bell
Idato
Haywood urged to be returned to prison
A public denunciation argues that W. Dr. Haywood, convicted of sedition and released on appeal, should be returned to prison. It cites his New York speech praising Russia and Germany as a threat, asserting his words aim to incite the government and overthrow the nation.
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Haywood
Russia
America
Germany
Deported aliens and treason propaganda questioned
The article questions the value of deporting a few aliens for offenses while Haywood and his UK supporters continue treasonable propaganda unmolested. It notes Haywood’s prior conviction and accuses authorities of a legal anomaly that escapes the Hayman’s understanding.
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Haywood
Hayman
Imputation Against General Wood Sparks Idaho Rally
Senator Borah attacks General Leonard Wood by demanding donors' names and alleging lavish campaign spending. Idaho supporters defend Wood, asserting no evidence, noting rising Wood sentiment and urging Coeur d'Alene delegates to back Wood at Chicago.
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Senator Borah
Leonard Wood
Wood
Idaho
Coeur d'Alene
Chicago
General Wood
Ex Service Men And Bonus Debate At Washington
A Lewiston Tribune summary notes opposition in Congress and within American Legion posts to a 4 per capita veteran bonus for all ex service members. It argues most veterans support only targeted relief for disabled, warns against diluting patriotism, and urges public political interest over partisan pursuits.
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Lewiston ‘Pribune
House
Ways and Means Committee
Washington
Legion
Congress
France
American Legion
Largease
Soldier Presidents Echo War-Era Sentiment Debate
Warrenton Oregon newspaper notes a prior peace movement song and argues against excluding soldier veterans from the presidency. It lists Grant Hayes Garfield McKinley Harrison Roosevelt as past soldier presidents and defends service as patriotism while condemning neutral, nonpartisan demands to abolish party lines. The piece defends military service and national respect.
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Warrenton
Ore
United States
Grant Hayes Garfield
McKinley Harrison Roosevelt
Fig
White House
Highland Surprise Mine Brings Annual Stockholders Meeting
The Highland-Surprise Consolidated Mining company schedules its annual stockholders meeting for April 5 at its city offices. Transfer books close March 26 and reopen April 7, with plans to discuss future operations and possible resumption of activity on the property.
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Wardner-Kellogg News
Highland-Surprise Consolidated Mining Company
Highland Surprise
Pine Creek
Lombardy
Peter Albinola
Charles Dickens
Moon Creek
Washington Water Power Company
Ines
Resolutions of Sympathy in Memory of James McGrath
The Wallace Chapter of War Mothers expresses heartfelt sympathy to the parents and siblings of James Robert McGrath a brave soldier and true American. Resolutions request a copy be entered in chapter records sent to the family and to Wallace newspapers for publication.
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James Robert McGrath
Wallace Chapter of
War Mothers
Wallace
Spider Web as Substitute for Silk
Spider webs may become a commercial silk source after Madagascars experiments reveal a method to use the material. The thread is finer, stronger, and more colorfast than silkworm silk, potentially transforming current silk goods. The note adds a snappy jab about taxation and industry.
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Mechaics
Mad
Agascar
A Patriotic Wish To Be A True American
A poem longs to be the kind of man the flag could boast about a clean minded just and fair fellow who stands for all that is best. It envisions loyalty, unselfishness and courage, and a ready stance to fight for justice and aid those in need under the banner of America.
Regulating Labor in Soviet Russia Pay According to Efficiency
The article reviews Soviet labor law codes, detailing compulsory work for ages 19 to 60, strict wage tariffs, and graded remuneration by capacity. It contrasts with American unions, notes meal and rest breaks unpaid, and explains transfers for efficiency. It argues Soviet Russia seeks international economic supremacy through compulsory labor and rigid efficiency standards.
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Soviet
Russia
New York Sun and Herald
Soviet Russa
Artele V
Soviet Russia
Prohibitionic Verse Urges Silence on Intoxicants
A verse by Thomas Augustine Daly critiques censorious moves to ban mentions of alcohol in literature. The poem laments writers omitting inn scenes and tavern imagery while railing at efforts to render society “hot and dry” and to sanctify the Book of Books, endowing a moral tone.
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Wardner-Kellogg Mining
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Detroit Free Pri
Thomas Augustine Daly
Bobbie Burns
Holland
Galilee
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