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Newspaper
Twin Falls Chronicle
Location
Twin Falls, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1920
Page
2
The North American editorial urges wide reading and heedful support for public schools as the cornerstone of American democracy. It argues education defends against Bolshevism, unites a diverse nation, and cultivates patriotism, democracy, and social harmony through the classroom and playground.
The railroad stoppage is a small labor disturbance with outsized impact. A few thousand strikers in Chicago and other locales swelled to direct involvement of around 50 000 workers, yet two weeks in, the stoppage disrupted hundreds of thousands in other sectors, crippled many activities, and threatened fuel and food shortages for nearly half the population.
The piece argues that the railroads underpin the national economy like a heart in the body and urges decisive action to end strikes in vital public services. It says no minority may disrupt essential industry and that, if mutual agreement fails, absolute fiat to protect majority rights will be sought.
The American Legion and the American Federation of Labor back stricter immigration, while the Inter-Racial council led by Coleman Du Pont pushes to end literacy tests to admit more workers. A showdown looms but Congress may avoid a direct clash this year.
The piece surveys rising potato values versus wheat, wartime resolutions versus current congressional actions, and remarks on nature and fashion. It notes caterpillars, spring returning with uncertain confidence, veterans returning to old styles, and a railroad strike reflecting minority influence on majority decisions.
A Joplin Missouri excerpt reports the Democratic state convention adopted a majority report endorsing the League of Nations covenant with reservations that preserve its effectiveness. A minority report opposing endorsement was not presented. The document reflects concern over partisan tactics and calls for responsible state governance. The piece also includes a letter from Mrs. Kennedy Packard praising Gooding institution practices for women and children, noting humane, orderly care and domestic training.
Montana voters will cast ballots in the Republican primary tomorrow to express preference for the party's presidential nominee. Democratic candidates are not on the ballot. five Republicans are listed Warren G. Harding Hoover Johnson Lowden and Leonard Wood. The Democratic vice presidential candidate Sam V. Stewart is on the ballot. Voters will also select presidential electors and delegates to national conventions.
Returns from the state show Stephens leading with 80 123 votes, Bryan 29 064, Berge 28 044, Thomas 26 344, Neville 32 083, Shallenberger 32 400, Noble 22 474, McNeny 22 479 among Democrats at large.
The writer recalls two visits to the Gooding State institution praising its operations. He describes visits to classrooms where lessons ran smoothly and laments the plight of blind and deaf children. He emphasizes the patience and compassion required to teach them and commends the superintendent and staff for their work.
A telegram signed by A K Mahaney reports yardmen across New York Chicago Pittsburgh Cleveland St Louis and Kansas City uniting to press demands. Mrs KF O’Rourke wife of the Cleveland Yardmen’s president urges wives to form a local women’s auxiliary to support the strike.
A mob of over 760 men formed at Marion County jail in Indianapolis on April 22 in an unsuccessful bid to remove a black man held there. Police contained the unrest and no one was reported harmed as authorities maintained order overnight.
The Twin Falls Cemetery Association announces annual upkeep charges due May 1 1920 for full lots four dollars half lots two fifty and single graves one dollar. Payments accepted at Stuart H Taylor's office. County warrants will be paid on presentation at the County Treasurer's office Twin Falls Idaho with interest ceasing on warrants April 26 1920.
Creditors and all persons having claims against the estate of Addie IX Strout deceased must present their claims with vouchers within four months after first publication. Claims are to Guthrie Myers attorneys for administrator at Twin Falls Idaho the place fixed for estate business Dated March 23 1920 administrator W W Guthrie.
Estate of W I Crozier appoints Alice O Crozier executrix to collect claims. Creditors and others with claims must exhibit them with vouchers within ten months after first publication. Notice dated April 20 1920 and published April 23 May 7 14 1920 in Twin Falls.
In the Fourth Judicial District Twin Falls County A Johansen plaintiff sues Dave defendant a writ of attachment issued April 20 1920 attaching defendant property for 327 50 plus interest signed by SHALL C C SIGGINS Clerk with deputy C L BOWEN dated April 20 1920 Homer C Mills attorney Twin Falls Idaho publication 2x April 22 30 May 7
In the District Court of the Fountie Judicial District of Idaho Twin Falls County J W Houck and C Q Key doing business as Houck and Telly plaintiffs vs J D Rogers defendant a writ of attachment was issued April 15 1920 attaching the defendant s property for the sum of 20000 filed with seal on April 15 1920 by clerk and dated May 7 1920 attorney for the plaintiff Homer C Mills Twin Falls Idaho appears for the plaintiff
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