Denison bill sent to senate amid blue sky feud
The Denison blue sky bill advances from the house with minor changes. It faces opposition over provisions that would discriminate against stock exchanges in smaller cities and raise fears of hindering legitimate mining and securities promotions. Proponents argue for uniform laws to protect the public while critics warn of unfair regional impact and overreach.
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Burton la Frerea
Denison
House
Dongressman
Addison T. Smith
Idaho
New York
Chicago
St. Louis
Boston
Denison Oil
Congress
Federal Trade Commission
Mining Congress
Captain Albert Ho Conner Likely GOP Attorney General Nominee
Captain Albert Ho Conner, assistant attorney general and interstate utilities commissioner, announced his candidacy in Sandpoint. A Wallace native long active in Idaho politics, he served as state representative and speaker of the house, earning wide praise for fairness before earning a captain’s commission in World War I.
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France
Argonne
Adjutant General of the Army
Washington
Sandpoint
Conner
United States Senate
Senator Gooding
Albert Ho Conner
Captain Conner
Interstate Utilities Commission
Wallace
Idaho
Conner County
Germany
Leutenant
The Direct Primary An Expensive System
A newspaper argues against reintroducing the direct primary in Idaho noting its high cost to taxpayers and limited benefits. It cites Washington state as an example where two million dollars was spent on direct primary elections without noticeable gains in government efficiency or governance.
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Idaho
State of Washington
Washington State Weekly
Saving the Substances of Government Oil Land
Senator La Follette accuses the Harding administration over oil lands and seeks an investigation into a Wyoming lease to Sinclair Oil. Secretary Fall says the government drains oil from border wells due to a checkerboard land pattern, with many losses on lands in California. The note criticizes past Democratic inaction on leasing or selling to protect government interests.
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Enator Lafollette
Harding
Wyoming
Sinclair Ofl Company
Wisconsin
Fall
California
National stock sale regulation debate heats up in Congress
Reno Gazette notes the need for nationwide controls on selling stocks and bonds as the Dillingham bill in Congress drives the issue, challenging state level approaches previously used to govern such securities.
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Reno Gazette
Congress
Mining stock sales and state laws spark interstate talks
More than 30 states have enacted stock sale restrictions prompting a Denison bill proposal to bar mail sales across state lines. The debate centers on protecting buyers while preserving access for investors in undeveloped mining prospects. Experts call for a conference to craft a broadly acceptable solution.
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Denison
Moses Alexander as governor candidate under scrutiny
The Nampa Leader-Herald suggests Moses Alexander will seek the Democratic nomination for governor. It accuses him of past fiscal mismanagement, claiming his administration left state funds depleted and required successors to fund repairs and deficits. The piece warns his current talk masks actual waste.
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Nampa Leader-Herald
Moses Alexander
Boise
Alexander
Davis
Assessment Work Suspension in Mining States
The Tonopah Daily Times ridicules continued suspension of assessment work on unpatented lode and placer mining claims. It urges senators and representatives to kill the motion in committee and bury it. The paper notes wartime reasons for suspension are gone and the law is no longer acceptable.
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Denver Mining Record
Tonopah
Statling
The Hotel Hold Up
New York and other large hotels face dwindling patronage as rooms stay empty while service and rates draw criticism. Banquets move to cheaper side street eateries, and hat and coat graft triggers guest dissatisfaction. Industry woes reflect broader economic strain, yet may curb autocratic service norms.
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Twin Falls
New York
Salute to the Trees by Henry Van Dyke adapted
A poetic tribute to trees praising their varied uses and beauty. The speaker recalls camping among pines olives and vines and honors trees as ancient faithful companions that shelter, feed, and inspire, with lines from Scribner's Magazine.
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Scribner’s Magazine
Borah Urges Purely American History Over Hyphenated Version
Senator Borah argues for an American history centered on U S events and founding principles, rather than a hyphenated United States English narrative. He asserts the need to tell the plain truth about 1776 1812 and other eras, stressing patriotism, national pride, and a distinctly American identity in schooling and culture.
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P. B. Arnett
Salem
Oregon
Borah
United States
Idaho
Senator Borah
Washington, D. C
Arnell
Oregon Teachers Monthly
Republic
U.S
Great Britain
Benedict Arnold
America
England
Yrathers
Valley Forge
Wasington
WM. E. Borah
Weather in April Summary for Wallace
Weather summary by W S Berglund shows mean April temperature below normal for two years and compares 1923 with 1921. Total precipitation 2.39 inches near normal. Highest 74 on the 21st, lowest 22 on the 18th. snow totaled 6.5 inches versus 2.5 inches in 1921. Some unmeasured snow flurries melted quickly. Beards once restricted to kings and nobles.
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W. S. Berglund
Wallace
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Wallace Printing Company
Elks Temple Building
Bank Street
Wallace, Idaho
A. J. Dunn
Canada
Senate
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Audi
Ada County
Idaho Mining Association
Denison Blue Sky
Henry van Dyke
God
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