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Newspaper

Twin Falls Chronicle

Location

Twin Falls, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1920

Page

4

New Overall Recruits Grow Across Regions

Thousands join the General Overall march as New York recruits rally against high clothing costs. DeWitt Clinton High students vote to wear khaki overalls, Columbia University backs the movement, Jamaica High School boys pledge khaki wear, and local clubs promise support amid broad indignation at rising apparel prices.

Associated Press New York Cheese Club Dramatic Press DeWitt- Clinton Columbia University Jamaica High School Bronx Business Men's Club Women’s Civic Federation Wow Strong

Impressive Demonstration Spurs Volunteer Surge and Jackets

Reports from headquarters note battalions of volunteers forming widely as strategists rally. Marshalls push denim and khaki in wholesale lots to deter counter waves and lift prices. Rotary clubs of New York and New Jersey promise reinforcement. A blue denim jacket belted at back and priced around six dollars seven tenths gains favor. Junior prom at Columbian next week announces a strict overalls dress code for girls and men.

Marshalls New York New Jersey Columbian

Movement in Fond Du Lac Calls for Khaki Overalls

In Fond Du Lac Wisconsin on April 76 office workers formed an overall club led by A W Sowle Perrine hotel barber shop manager. They agreed to wear overalls during office hours until clothing costs drop.

Fond Dulac Wis Tharty-Cive So Fine

Illinois Soldiers and Sailors Home Forms Overall Club

In Quincy Illinois on April 16 an overall club was formed at the Illinois Soldiers and Sailors home. The home hosts about 1500 male members.

Quincy, Ih Hlinois Soldiers and Sailors Home

Overalls Debut in State Supreme Court Circles

In Topeka on April 16 Justice Silas Porter led a denim trend as the state supreme court and others pledge to follow. About 1,200 Southwestern Bell Telephone Company workers agreed to wear overalls today, signaling a new workwear shift.

Topeka Kas Silas Porter State Supreme Court Southwestern Bell Tlephone Company

Dow to be honored by funeral services Sunday

Funeral services for JT. M. Dow will be held Sunday at 2 o'clock at Grossman funeral parlors. The Elks lodge, of which Mr. Dow was a member, will conduct the services. Interment will follow at Twin Falls cemetery.

JT. M. Dow Grossman Elks’ Lodge Dow Twin Falls

Many to Face Liquor Charges in Michigan

Iron River packing house owners John Peter and Steven Scalcucci face federal indictments as 47 total indictments are reported by a federal grand jury in Marquette. Mrs Genevive Stewart of Gladstone pleaded guilty to illegally selling liquor and was fined 100 dollars. The Scalcucci brothers may be arraigned tomorrow on charges of illegal wine possession amid broader tensions with Iron County officers over enforcement actions led by Maj A V Dalrymple.

Associated Press Marquette Mich John Peter Steven Scalcucel Iron River Federal Grand Jury Upper Michigan Genevive Stewart Gladstone Stewart Scaleuedi Brothers Iron County Maj. A. V. Dalrymple Central Division Prohibition Major Dalrymple

Murder Victim Patrick Foley Found Dead in Kiln Yard

Ireland April 16 in Maalee a constable was found dead with 26 bullet wounds. He was blindfolded and his hands tied behind his back and the crime is investigated as murder.

The Associated Press Maalee Ireland Patrick Foley

Princely Heir Fined 500 Marks in Adlon Attack Incident

Prince Joachim Albrecht of Prussia was fined 500 marks in Berlin for his involvement in the attack on members of the road commission inside the Hotel Adlon dining room.

Associated Press Berlin Prince Joachim Albrecht Prussia Road Commission Hotel Adlon

Filipinos Fight First Duel Since Americans Came in Manila

Two Filipinos Umali and Paglinawan fought with bolos to settle a feud in a Manila vacant lot. Umali severed Paglinawan’s left hand, then fled and was caught by a policeman. Paglinawan survived but remained in critical condition at a hospital. Umali will face minor charges though no duel law exists in the Philippines.

Anila Bolos Manila Angel Amali Tranquillino Paglinawan Umali Paglinawan Philippines Umal

Wilson warns on U S policy over Mexico crisis

Former ambassador Henry Lane Wilson testified before a Senate committee detailing the costs of U S policy toward Mexico. He blamed official Washington for aiding Carranza and keeping troops on the border while predicting further Mexican unrest. John Lind is slated to testify April 25.

Associated Press Washington State Department Carranza Sonora Henry Lane Wilson Mexico Senate United States Paso Douglas Arizona Hermosillo Mir Wilson Mexico City Taft Diaz William J. Bryan Mr. Wilson Henry P. Fletcher George A.chamberlain John Bassett Moore Department Madero Huerta John Lind

Kapp in Stockholm Arrest Report Stirs Berlin Revolt Echoes

Stockholm April 16 Dr Wolf gang Kapp who led the recent revolt in Berlin was brought to Stockholm under arrest this afternoon according to local newspapers. There is no official confirmation of the report.

Associated Press Stockholm Wolfgang Kapp Berlin

French Officers Meet in Mayence on German Division Plan

High French officers at a Mayence meeting discussed political strategy aimed at breaking Germany into small republics.

Mayence Germany

Search launched for alleged kidnapers in Danville Ky

Police in Danville and other Kentucky cities search for two or more men believed to have kidnapped W. H. Trimble Jr. seven year old son of a railroad fireman. They are thought to have taken the boy out of the city in an automobile. The father suspects the motive was a grudge against the Trimble family.

Danville Kentucky W. H. Trimble Jr Trimble

Nevada to revoke Pickford Moore divorce decree

In Minden Nevada an attorney general suit will seek to set aside the March 2 1920 divorce decree granted to Gladys F E Moore known as Mary Pickford from Owen F E Moore. The action is filed in district court to nullify the decree in the public interest of the state.

Minden Nev State of Nevada Langan Gladys FE Mary Pickford Owen FE Moore T.eonard Bowler

One Day for Manslaughter

GOLDEN Colo April 16 C W Wilson was jailed for one day after pleading guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the killing of his business partner George Turner four years ago. He surrendered in Golden following a four year pursuit for freedom.

Associated Dress Golden Colo C. W. Wilson George Turner Wilson

Strike Closes Chicago Schools as Engineers Strike

Chicago teachers and students faced a day of closures as engineers on strike forced the public schools to shut. The walkout, tied to demand for a 40 percent pay increase, leaves spring vacation planned for next week in place as the dispute unfolds with salaries ranging from 1582 to 2100 dollars annually.

Chicago

Highest cash price paid for poultry at Independent Market

Independent Market in Twin Falls lists poultry prices with quote days Tuesday Thursday and Saturday. The notice emphasizes highest cash price paid for poultry, indicating procurement terms for local sellers and shoppers.

Twin Falls

Chronicle hosts Wallace Press Times reunion guests

K A Ewing of San Antonio and W H Brooks of Seattle entertained Chronicle forca members and families at a Perrine hotel dinner. Twenty attended the reunion of former Wallace Press-Times staff now with The Chronicle, with Stevenson central to the gathering.

K. A. Ewing San Antonio Texas W. H. Brooks Seattle Chronicle Forca Wallace Idaho Perrine Hotel Messrs. Ewing Brooks Wallace Press-Times R. H. Stevenson The Chronicle Stevenson Cheyenne Wyoming Wyoming State Tribune Washington Ewing Boise Old Press- Times Bunch Brooks and Irwing William M. Moore R. C. Attebery Frank Kleffner J. A. Killin D. Harold Mec-Grath Helen Kleffner Martha Stevenson Sylvester Kleffner Helen Marie Attebery Oren Killin Billie’ Killin

Agricultural Man Outlines Plans at Twin Falls Expo

W Bates of Wilder Idaho connected with the United States Federation of Farmers arrived in Twin Falls to promote the federation aims. He says the goal is to stabilize prices for all farm products and denies politics. Bates advocates farm development and unity to end hostilities and unrest, arguing officials alone cannot solve farmer problems without farmer cooperation.

W W. Bates Wilder Idaho United States Federation of Farmers Twinalls Bates

Helmer to establish bitulithic plant at Eagle

Contractor Charles Helmer of Twin Walls is establishing a plant at Eagle to lay bitulithic pavement between Collister and Star. He is under contract to work on the Eagle road paving this summer and may secure additional contracts.

Charles Helmer Twin Walls Eagle Helmer Collister Star

School Elections In County Districts Announced

School elections are scheduled for Monday across the county's dependent districts, announced yesterday.

Sweater Coats and Bed Spreads in New Season Colors

A store describes popular sweater coats in rose green blue and grey some with angora trims to contrast. They also offer a few satin finish fancy bed spreads of prewar quality. A bed spread makes a fine gift for a coming bride. New evening wraps or motoring wear priced at 11.50.

Challenge Hun Statement Denied by German Government

Frankfort April 16 AP reports General De Metz commanding French forces on the right bank of the Rhine instructed local newspapers to publish a denial of the German government's recent statement. The dispatch notes ongoing tension as occupation forces respond to diplomatic claims.

Frankfort

Derryvale Linen Sold in Narrow White Fabrics

Dainty sheer white materials with cross bars and stripes offered for waists, babies' dresses and many other uses. Prices range from 40 cents to 68 cents per yard.

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