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Newspaper
Wallace Miner
Location
Wallace, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1922
Page
2
President Harding vetoed the soldiers' bonus bill after Congress failed to provide clear funding, sustaining his veto by a four vote margin in the Senate. He argued the measure would cost four to five billion dollars and criticized lack of revenue provision, signaling likely reintroduction in the next Congress.
The president cites current government spending on relief for wounded and disabled veterans and dependents and warns that future pensions will require massive expenditures. He frames the obligation as a financial policy necessity, arguing the nation must plan for World War I veterans alongside those of earlier wars.
Captain A H Conner attacked candidate Alexander over taxes in Idaho at Salmon City. He analyzed Alexander Realty tax receipt No 6 from 1921 showing state tax 15 cents of each dollar, while 85 cents went to schools roads and bonds. Conner claimed Alexander would save 16 cents by closing the state house and firing workers.
Major F. L. Quigley, chairman of the Republican county central committee, announces plans for an active campaign in the county during October up to November 7. Candidates will tour singly and in groups with public meetings at various locations featuring speakers and entertainments.
The Republican committee argues county governance has remained efficient, honest, and orderly over four years with up to date offices and courteous staff. They invite voters to compare records with Democratic opponents and promise a clean yet aggressive campaign favoring continued Republican rule.
The Idaho School of Mines at Moscow reports rising enrollments and growing prestige as it trains students in mining, metallurgy, and geology. Enrollees include advanced students from New Mexico, Wisconsin, Oregon, Idaho Technical Institute, and McMinnville College, plus two from China, one from Helador, and a master’s holder bright in ore dressing.
A column argues voters should align with party tickets to sustain county organizations and support local candidates nominated for county offices. It notes independence may weaken county structures and hinder the selection of desirable nominees.
The piece argues that majority rule governs party actions and that primary participation binds members to support the party’s nominees. It emphasizes fixed party ideals over individuals, warns against opposing the ticket, and notes the county unit as the party’s foundation affecting state and national success.
The resignation of John H. McKvers created a vacancy in the prosecuting attorney’s office. Commissioners appointed John L. Fitzgerald, a Republican candidate, to fill the unexpired term and gain time to prove his qualifications before the election.
The Coleman & Reitze Financee reports lead and zinc prices at new highs while supply tightness persists. Lead stocks remain scarce as producers run at full capacity and transport bottlenecks limit smelting, signaling further price upside. zinc concentrates swell in the Joplin district as buyers struggle to move purchases.
Beginning May 1920 the Pittman act sparked domestic silver buys. 1920 total 29,907,361 ounces, 1921 68,662,527 ounces, this year to Sept 21 40,402,846 ounces. Grand total at $1 per ounce 132,065,951 ounces. Remaining to reach 208,000,000 ounces is 16,934,049. 1922 likely mirrors 1921. by end of 1923 purchases at fixed price nearly complete.
A Boise dated 1922 letter from John D. Robinson tax agent challenges Moses Alexander's tax claims. Robinson disputes Alexander's figures and offers a $1000 charity wager with three auditors to settle who is correct, promising further letters on alleged quote errors.
Idaho Senator Borah defends American sacrifice in WWI and rebukes Kipling for labeling the US late to join and quitting after the armistice. He argues Kipling insults American graves and mothers, condemns European peace terms, and asserts Britain profited from the conflict while the Allied cause rested on American resolve.
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