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Newspaper
Twin Falls Chronicle
Location
Twin Falls, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1920
Page
5
Japanese troops occupy Vladivostok after eight hours of severe fighting across the city. The imperial flag replaces the Russian ensign on government buildings as officials of the revolutionary faction are arrested and deported. Russians are disarmed and city defenses collapse under rifle and artillery fire.
San Francisco April 5 reports state Japanese Vice Consul Ishida was killed by Bolsheviks at Nikolaysk in eastern Siberia according to cable advices received by the New World Japanese language newspaper. The same advices said that the incident occurred amid rising tensions in the region.
The Russian government formally asks Japan for peace and Japan replies by sending Yagoro Miura, envoy at Paris and former minister to Switzerland, to Tunisi to investigate. Dispatches report fighting near Nikolaevsk on the Amur with casualties and a two day battle beginning March 18. The Russian consulate was destroyed and Vice Consul Tshida is missing.
Twin Falls council Knights of Columbus hosted a Dave al party at Cotillion hall last night. A large crowd attended and enjoyed good music making the evening a successful and enjoyable social event for members and friends.
The Twin Falls Chamber of Commerce counted ballots, 172 in favor and 40 against, showing a strong majority for endorsing the American Plan. Directors adopted a unanimous resolution to endorse and instructed honorary memberships for the Louise Commercial Chamber and other Idaho groups. Secretary WM. Ph. Meredith noted honorary membership.
Senator Warren G. Harding of Ohio, Republican presidential hopeful, denounced the administration's policy and urged action against profit-led crime and underproduction. He claimed the focus should be on a Republican victory and cautioned against missteps in Mexican policy while pledging to uphold national defense and military readiness.
Paris notes that France seeks normal relations with Germany but warns military intervention would threaten European security. It cites German troop entries into the Ruhr after the March insurgent actions and argues disarmament failures justify urging France to consider measures to enforce the treaty.
Government reports 200 soldiers killed in fresh clashes in the triangle formed by Duisburg, Dortmund and Jassen. Officials state the Ruhr district is slowly returning to quiet as operations shift to consolidation and recovery after intense combat.
Senator Hiram W. Johnson of California launched his New Jersey campaign for the Republican presidential nomination in Newark with a speech criticizing treaty supporters. He urged acceptance of reservations and warned that the American people would pass judgment on the treaty this year, naming Herbert Hoover as a candidate on all tickets.
Dr John A Lee, renowned as a pioneer in X ray use, died in New York. He helped establish the first X ray hospital department at St Marys Hospital Brooklyn. He suffered burns in 1905 and lost a finger after infection, with the illness finally harming his lungs.
An appeal to the American people urged support for immediate US entry into the league of nations based on the Lodge McCumber compromise, with remaining differences to be settled later. Signed by those who issued a similar appeal at the White House last week.
A new ruling from Washington states there is no authority to issue permits to use liquor for culinary purposes. Commissioner Roper, after careful consideration, directs that no further withdrawal applications be approved under existing permits.
Premier Edward G. Theodore of Queensland lands in San Francisco with Mrs Theodore and G L Beale, Queensland treasury under secretary, during a stay following their journey from Australia.
City council debates a lighting system with iron poles at about 125 dollars per light and considers bond funding for motorized equipment. Elizabeth boulevard paving, sewer repairs, and street improvements are discussed while three city cases head to Judge Davies and Judge Bothwell for action.
In district court the case to determine damages from breaks in the water main goes to hearing. The dispute centers on alleged damage caused by the water main failure and its effects.
Members of the Johnson auto sales forces from all departments gathered at the company offices for a regular weekly meeting. Initiated about a month ago, the sessions have proven exceptionally successful, according to John S. Green.
The Twin Falls lodge of Moose met in regular session last evening. After the business session a social evening was enjoyed. Next Monday night 15 candidates will be initiated.
An infant's garment set priced at two dollars features a dress slip and cap with outlines for cutting and a simple white embroidery design. The package includes ample floss and is offered in a neat package for home lawn use.
Get your name on Idaho Oregon’s largest regular mailing list and receive by return mail an up-to-date price list of several hundred pieces of moise. Daily address Co op Store Caldwell.
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