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Newspaper
Twin Falls Chronicle
Location
Twin Falls, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1920
Page
2
B Harold McGrath News Editor is listed as second class mail matter at Twin Falls Idaho. The paper carries Associated Press news credits and reserves republication rights for all AP dispatches and local news, with exclusive rights to express dispatch content as published here.
The nation likely will grant a war bonus of about 2 billion dollars. The public and Congress weigh sentiment against financial risk. A direct $160 per family is projected, with tax and bond options debated to fund the measure amid a weak fiscal outlook and rising living costs.
Immigration officials warn postwar trends show 60 percent of recent entrants are women and girls, with women often outnumbering men two to one. The shift risks fewer industrial workers as many emigrants return home or stay in nonproductive roles, reducing the U.S. labor supply amid a need for farm and factory labor.
A columnist argues the nation needs a definite policy to selectively admit immigrants. The piece discusses regulating the number and type of newcomers to balance labor needs and social impact, urging clear criteria and governance.
The Department of Agriculture reports 15 states have offered quick accounting courses for farmers, with many participants gaining insight into profits and costs of specific crops. The move aims to boost business-like farming, improve marketing, and retain young people on farms amid rising labor and machinery costs.
District Attorney Clyne warned of possible federal action as John Gillnan led strikers amid hopes of restoring freight flow. Officials forecast National Guard use if conditions do not improve within 48 hours. Senate inquiry planned with Chicago witnesses as multiple lines vow full operation within 72 hours.
In Columbus 3000 striking trainmen from six railways sent a telegram to John Grunau, president of the Chicago Yardmen's association, requesting a branch charter. A press committee at a crowded union meeting said they were done with Bill Lee and would form one high union with reps from all roads.
Columbus reports about 14,000 workers striking in railroad centers across Ohio, signaling a crisis as food distributors warn supplies are running low. Numerous industrial plants are shutting and thousands face unemployment amid the nationwide labor disruption.
Louisville dated April 10 reports a nationwide push for a flat twenty percent wage increase retroactive to January as part of broader labor action with demands targeting workers across sectors. The move reflects mounting pressure on employers and government networks amid ongoing wage debates.
The 104 Sinn Fein prisoners in Mountjoy prison enter day six of hunger strike. Relatives called for, several prisoners sent to hospital as the government stands firm. Notable cases include Alderman McCabe of Sligo and Councillor Carolan of Belfast. Deaths feared if food not taken.
In Louisville, local members of the Brotherhood of Railroad Clerks Freight Handlers and Station Employees announce a proposal for a 1919 fifteen days' vacation with full pay and time and a half for overtime to be presented before April 28 to nine railroads centered in Louisville, representing about 6,000 employees.
In Youngstown Ohio on April 10 markets were nearly emptied by buyers amid a switchmen strike. Ham was scarce and meat and potatoes prices surged with potatoes quoted from 4 to 8 dollars a bushel as the markets closed for the night.
More than 200 Southern Pacific shopmen gathered in Ogden Utah on April 10 and voted to give moral and financial support to the striking yardmen. Speakers urged stronger unity among brotherhoods and called for forming a new organization.
In Los Angeles on April 10 striking switchmen refuse to return to work by this afternoon’s deadline set by Southern Pacific Salt Lake and Santa Fe railroads and face possible discharge. They claim Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen members, contracted for switching duty, were asked to fill in and were discharged, though officials deny any such demand.
Kansas City reports groups of switchmen resuming duties on entering lines while freights move in yards on six roads. Chicago Rock Island and Pacific switchmen had laid off to decide action and returned to work. Packing houses announce mass layoffs in killing and packing departments starting Monday.
In Cleveland on April 10 two thousand switchmen and yardmen from nine railroads walked off. The strike was led by the Cleveland Yardmen's Association and included switchmen tenders enginemen and yardmen. The action defied Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen and Switchmen's Union of North America declarations that the walk-out was illegal.
Higashi Kuni, brother in law to the emperor, plans a personal trip to the United States with Princess Kuni to study Japanese activities and conditions there. Before traveling he will study for two years at the French Ecole de Guerre.
Washington April 10 The Senate met to eulogize the late Thomas S Martin senator from Virginia and longtime Democratic floor leader in the upper chamber. Martin who joined the Confederate army as a boy of 16 was among the last Confederate veterans in the Senate. Senator Nelson Republican of Minnesota a Civil War veteran of the Union Army joined in praise of the dead Virginian.
In St Paul local players from Sandlots reached the professional ranks this spring. About six graduates moved into leagues from the Southern Association to the Pacific Coast International League, showcasing the town's talent.
Glasgow reports Joseph Devlin condemning the home rule bill as a humbug aimed at deceiving Americans and others. He argues it would permanently divide Ireland and urges dropping the bill and voting the government out. T P OConnor calls it an insult and a perfidious treaty breach worse than Germany’s with Belgium.
Railroad men across western and central Kansas advocate sails for trains as a fuel saver after a windy stunt where a box car was driven 26 miles on the Missouri Pacific line from Iuka to Olcott. The car began its run by a strong wind from a siding, covering the distance in under an hour before derailment near Preston halted the incident.
Kane Pennsylvania fans rally behind the idea that Jack Murray, New York Giants outfielder, could take managing duties. They expect a rise in the team's percentage standings and improved performance.
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