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Twin Falls Chronicle

Location

Twin Falls, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1920

Page

6

Permits Granted For Ten Builds In City Districts

City Clerk W A Minick reported ten building permits issued for new houses and alterations. F I Cogswel 1 to erect a brick one story house 18 by 32 costing about 8000 on lots 31-32, block 89. Otto Nahrnberg to build a one story 28 by 40 brick house costing about 3000 on lots 33-34, block 1, Fast Town extension. P R Thompson to add a garage 12 by 20 costing 300 on lot 1 19, block 8. I B Fox to construct a frame structure on lot 8, block 8 costing 409. P P R Thompson gets two more permits for a sleeping porch 10 by 24 costing 600 on lot 10, block 2 East Lawn and alterations costing about 400 on lot 19, block 3.

W. A. Minick F. I. Cogswel 1 Otto Nahrnberg P. RR. Thompson I. B. Fox PP. R. Thompson

Ottawa jail to be converted into a hotel

Sheriff S. Ayres announced that the Ottawa jail will be turned into a hotel because prohibition left it empty of prisoners. The move reflects a response to the dwindling inmate population and reuse of city property.

Allies refuse plea of Hay government at San Remo

At San Remo the allied powers reject Germany's request to retain a 200000 man army and demand full disarmament, reparations and compliance with the treaty. The statement calls for immediate action to ensure treaty execution and warns of possible occupation if Germany fails. It invites German leaders to direct talks to clarify propositions and restore order and economic stability.

San Remo Goeppert Tigis Versaille Germany Vewrsatibes Creernak

Stolen Goods and Robberies Linked to Senator’s Suit

Police unearthed a card index listing 700 robberies and found loot in a warehouse basement secret chamber. A suit worn by James at his death matched one from a tailor’s shop, linked to former United States Senator William Lorimer, with 39 other stolen suits also recovered.

James United States Willam Lorimer

General Seward Dies in Auburn After Illness

General William H. Seward dies in Auburn after a lingering illness aged 81. He served in the Civil War era, commanded the 8th New York Volunteers later reorganized as the 9th Heavy Artillery, and was long associated with Washington politics and Lincoln. His long service and wartime leadership are noted in the Associated Press report.

Auburn Wao Seward St. Tie Washington Lincoln New York Volunteers Lew Wallice Sewa

Strikes Drive Rail Traffic Rebound Amid Optimism

By Associated Press New York April 2. A misdated dispatch notes a strike by workers that threatens permanent bans from employment as a factor in the rail traffic slump. Railroad officials say traffic is returning to normal and strike effects will soon vanish.

New York

Choctaw Suit Tax Refunds Won At Supreme Court

In WONSELINGTON April 26 the supreme court set aside decrees denying judgments to 67 Choctaw Indian citizens who sought a refund of 100 dollars in land tax assessments. The case involved taxes paid under land allotments and credits claimed as tax exemptions under treaties. The court also reversed lower court dismissals and remanded Carter County officials to adjust tax refunds accordingly.

Supreme Court Hey

Peershing Ever Yvileng Ph Ust Puoner Is Wor

Fragmentary OCR text mentions Peershing and world war context with scattered phrases about discs, Muss Mavs, and an exchange of indecipherable details. No clear events, dates, or identifiable individuals emerge.

Pershing

Killing of burglar clears up 700 Chicago robberies

Chicago police, after examining the loot of Harry J. James known as the Silk Mask burglar, report that 700 robberies totaling over 50,000 dollars are cleared. James was killed last night following a town hall police station shooting that wounded two patrolmen. his private warehouse held rare art, rugs, jewels, typewriters, and more.

Associated Press Chiago Harry J.james Town Hall James

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