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Newspaper
Twin Falls Chronicle
Location
Twin Falls, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1920
Page
4
A new political party formation expands across Mexican states as leaders plan meetings to coordinate the revolt and outline a unified platform. The movement gains regional traction amid calls for reform and greater regional influence.
General Calles announces revolts across Michoacan Guerrero Zacatecas and Vera Cruz in alliance with Sonora against Carranza. He confirms the birth of a new political party the New Party of Progress and says a proclamation will be issued in Mexico in Sonora’s name. Leaders say no new party is formed yet, despite advices from Nogales that a platform will soon be drafted.
Plans of the movement and state rights are discussed as key issues amid occupation of Cidiaean by Sonora forces under General Angel Mores. General Calles notes delayed advance due to destroyed bridges and railways. Tenacio Pesquiera, named military governor of Sonora, travels to Douglas to await Carranza troops, while Candido Angilar is assigned federal command across Chihuahua and neighboring states with 8,000 troops to be deployed.
Eleven trains with seven thousand troops departed Buena Vista near Mexico City on Sunday night. Mexican city newspapers reported the movement as part of preparations for the Sonora campaign, with dispatches arriving in Juarez and other centers tonight.
Paris April 22 The American AP reports General Masterman of the Entente Commission criticizes Germany for obstructing the inter allied commission. The general states Germany is disposed to execute the peace treaty but asserts the government remains under military party control and influence.
An auction style ad warns that all furs will be closed out at great sacrifice. It urges buyers to act quickly to secure deals, mentioning various apparel categories and a box reference, with faded product terms and unclear specifics.
Union employees from several city transfer companies began wearing union buttons yesterday, reducing cargo movement as crews dropped to non union staff. Brazee Sheet Metal Works fired its union workforce and closed. American Electric also dismissed its union electricians while continuing with a small crew. Employers’ association says no union workers will be hired,回应 the boycotts. The action, drastic to some, may push talks toward a settlement after ongoing petty strikes and wrangling in the city.
Herbert Henefer aged 13 was knocked unconscious when thrown from his bicycle at the intersection of Second East and Main Avenue yesterday noon. He was taken to a physician's office for treatment, suffering a head landing and numerous superficial bruises.
A government border patrol aircraft struck a high tension wire beneath the ocean-to-ocean bridge over the Colorado River and fell into the river while attempting to fly beneath the span. The pilot was aboard the plane when the collision occurred, and authorities investigated the crash and rescue efforts followed.
Three men and one woman were arrested by government agents in Chicago on April 22 for counterfeiting government whisky prescription blanks. Two more suspects were being sought as authorities said the fake blanks, valued at over $200,000, were sold to druggists and seized.
Police seized a directory with over 2,000 names believed to be an IWW membership list. Three radicals were arrested in a late raid on offices here claimed to be the northwest IWW headquarters.
Kimberly Idaho April 23 members of the Kimberly post were guests of the commercial club at the new legion rooms last evening. The club endorsed moving the legion to secure a memorial hall and promised aid. A lunch followed with boxing rounds for entertainment. The next meeting will be held in the new rooms and plans for the proposed hall will be adopted.
The couple appearing for the license were Midgar Bourgues and Bull Thahe, and Miss Johanna Molian of Barrett Kansas.
Yuma Arizona April 22. Lieutenant C W Bell U S Army air forces pilot is reported drowned after a training flight. Details limited as search continues and official statements forthcoming from military authorities.
A local ad praises Kaynee blouses and rompers for boys, noting sunfast and tubfast fabrics that resist fading and endure rough play. Priced at $1.29 to $1.50, the items promise savings on mending and attractive wear.
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