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Twin Falls Chronicle

Location

Twin Falls, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1920

Page

7

Twin Falls Highway District awards contracts totaling 194000

The Twin Falls highway district awarded contracts totaling 194000 for road building. A concrete culvert bid 61000, hauling at 40c and 28c per yard for first and second miles totaling 80000, road roller purchase, oil at 25c per gallon totaling 50000, and two miles grading with a cooperative Hansen bid at 3000.

Dell A. J. Lord W. S. Johnson Alen Oil Company Johnson Hansen

Republican urged to build own platform in Illinois speech

Associated Press reports Leonard Wood opening a weeklong Illinois drive urged Republicans to craft a new platform. He warned against basing policy on Democratic wartime mistakes, urging a constructive plan and focus on future road ahead rather than past errors.

Champaign Jil Leonard Wood Illinois Democratic Party

War reflections offer lessons for future policy

The country’s wartime actions are seen as valuable guidance for future decisions but not a fixed platform to base policy on. The remark emphasizes learning from past conduct while avoiding overreliance on wartime precedents.

Carver to Be Granted Hearing on April 12

A. W. Carver charged with the murder of a Basque sheepherder will appear before Probate Judge O. P. Duvall on Monday, April 12. He will be released on a $5,000 bond. He is said to be a stranger to this part of the state though he owns an equity in a ranch near Dliss.

A. W. Carver O. P. Duvall Carver Dliss

Leaky radiator cured by internal sealing mix

A reader claims that a radiator leak can be stopped from the inside by using a mixture of sheline with water. The suggested method would halt the leaks.

Entertain Past Noble Grands at 719 Second Ave E

Mrs Starr and Mrs Raines will entertain the past noble grands Thursday evening at the home of the latter 719 Second Avenue East.

Starr Raines Second Avenue East

Phwat Willie Meehan Stuns Al Roberts In Newark Bout

Associated Press report from Newark April 3 notes Willie Meehan of California beat Al Roberts of New York in eight rounds, Meehan weighing 195 pounds to Roberts 175, dominating the fight throughout. Clay Turner won an eight round decision over Ole Anderson, with Turner at 172 pounds and Anderson 185. Toney of New York, light heavyweight champion of the expeditionary forces, knocked out Sullivan of Shenandoah in the first round.

Associated Press Newark Willie Meehan California al Roberts New York Meehan Clay Turner Madison Wis al Weinert Ole Anderson Seattle Turner Anderson Tonney Sullivan Shenandoah Toney

Storms hit fruit crops in southwest Missouri

Joplin April low temperatures that accompanied Sunday's hailstorm will reduce peach and apple yields in southwest Missouri this year, said J. W. Mote, farm agent of Jasper County. He reported both crops badly damaged or ruined, and bids on trees likely failed as many trees were killed.

Jopin Mos Missouri J. WH. Tf Mote Tasper County

Woodhead and Nelson Set For 12 Round Laver Theater Bout

Bill Woodhead of Twin Falls and Al Nelson of Boise prepare for a 12 round boxing match at the Laver ing theater with Nelson having arrived yesterday. The card includes six round bouts Kid Rogers versus Walloping Wallack and Alexander versus Bradley McCleary. Referee Lester Musser and Dr J M Morgan attend. The Twin Falls athletic club promotes the event for the local American Legion with a parade and prizes for best Legion turnout. Visiting Legion members can obtain reservations at Rogerson hotel by Wednesday evening.

Bill Woodhead Twin Falls al Nelson Boise Idaho Lavering Nelson Kid Rogers Burley Walloping Wallack Alexander Bradley McCleary Fron Lester Musser Filer Thahe J. M. Morgan Twin Falls Athletic Club American Legion Phonms Bers Rington

Trainmen Reach Agreement With Rock Island Officials

In Chicago on April 6 the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad signed a settlement with trainmen after weeks of talks over working conditions. Officials say the agreement does not relate to the switchmen strike, which has not yet affected the Rock Island stock.

Chicago Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad Stock Island Road

Agreement to end general strike reaches German crisis

The Associated Press reports from Copenhagen on April 5 that employers and workers have reached a settlement to end the general strike that forced Wing Christian to dismiss the Liebe cabinet. The strike has proven effective in two constitutional crises, with the first occurring in Germany.

Copenhagen Ane Wing Christian Liebe Germany

Kapp Government Resigns After Five Days of Power

The actionary government led by Dr. Wolfgang Kapp relinquished power after a five day tenure, as a strike movement in the country achieved rapid success, ending the administration.

Wolfgang Kapp

Perjured Testimony Charged by Socialists in Albany Probe

The Socialist Party national executive committee issued a statement from New York on April 6 charging perjured testimony and a doctored record in the trial of five socialists expelled from the New York assembly. The message denounced the proceedings as shameful and compared them to the inquisition, alleging party leaders manipulated witnesses and the record for newspaper readers.

New York New York Assembly Socialist Party Albany Hanoi

Japan will not fortify any former German holdings

Washington April 8 Ambassador Shidehara stated Japan adheres strictly to the peace treaty and under the covenant cannot fortify the former German possessions in the Pacific nor even train natives for military purposes beyond police work.

Associated Press Washington Dagquaisa Pacific Ayide Shidehara Europe Jppen

Protest Over U S Attitude Toward Bolshevism in Milan

In Milan on April 16 anarchists and socialists staged a protest against the United States government’s attitude toward Lenin and his followers. They denounced a boycott of American ships and voiced opposition to Mayor Cridara for a quiet welcome given to Mrs. Wilson during the president and his wife’s visit to Milan.

Milan United States Lenine Ameren Thies Cridara

Promoted seed funding for Idaho beet sugar venture discussed

Promoters of the Idaho Co operative Beet Sugar company met amid chaotic text to push week of seed arrivals and immediate shipment plans. Prominent officers include Oswald Wilson as president, W. Woolf as general manager, and Oswald A. Wilson as treasurer, with directors and staff named from Burley and nearby towns.

Idaho Co-operative Beet Sugar Company Gard Abe Plute Cbors Steceed Oswiild Wilson Tingers Durdlingdhame California Woolf First View Will Conte Nlielipamin Wees Price Ghywald Wilson Won Tadis Ces

Mine Workers Union Organizer Gets Five Years

Tony Stafford, former organizer for the United Mine Workers of America, was sentenced today by Haleigh County criminal court to five years in the penitentiary following a jury trial. He was convicted in connection with actions tied to a gang accused of shooting up the mine site in 1917.

Mine Workers Union Berneley Tony Stafford United Mine Workers OF American Haleigh County

Colorado Refuses Fall Prohibition Referendum Rehearing

A Colorado supreme court order denies the wets a rehearing on the prohibition question. The ruling ends attempts to force a fall vote, with the case spurring partisan debate as states navigate temperance policies amid ongoing labor actions and civic unrest.

Denviee Colo Colorado Supreme Court

Illness strikes famed Twin Cities business mind

The well known Twin Cities business mind is soon at a local hospital suffering with pneumonia. Air Joe was taken suddenly ill Sunday and is under medical care.

Lool Joow

Suit to Compel Secretary of State to Allow Petition

A suit argues no land is required to file their petition seeking to place the question before voters in November. Attorneys press the issue against the Secretary of State as the document proceeds through the courts.

PUNEARAL SERVICES FOR DR HUGHES HELD SUNDAY

Funeral notices from an Associated Press dispatch in Portland report Bishop Matt Hughes died suddenly in Cleveland. Services are planned Sunday morning with Willen W. Youison, superintendent of the Portland Methodist district, delivering remarks. A funeral procession and burial details were expected in Portland.

Punearal DR. Hughes Portland Ore Matt SS Tlughes Cleveland Willen Younison Porthind The Methodist Church Pruihes Phiwin Horehes

Fragmented OCR note on trade path inquiry

A garbled OCR note discusses determining if any combined trade step exists between parties. The text mentions gasoline, press items, and a date related to a potential Ledee dam, with unclear references to a Sacre dyy Pata and Vine fed fo otpode.

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