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Newspaper
Twin Falls Chronicle
Location
Twin Falls, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1919
Page
2
The piece lists Robert H. Stevenson as publisher along with D. Harold McGrath as news editor and Arthur Alworth as business manager. It notes Associated Press membership and exclusive republication rights for dispatches credited or not, with local news also reserved.
The piece contrasts California worries about Japanese immigration with calmer eastern editorials and notes a Wood land Mail view justifying attention to the issue. It discusses a shift in film reform, praising moral stories but arguing for positive, uplifting cinema over sensational divorce plots.
Shupmen press for a wage increase. They demand five cents an hour for machinists and sixty cents for helpers, urging action by union officers. The note mentions John I. Saunders, secretary, and signals national union leaders may respond differently across locals.
The article notes that 18 states have enacted compulsory physical training in elementary and secondary schools. It highlights states on the honor roll such as New York New Jersey Maryland Delaware Illinois Rhode Island Nevada California Maine Michigan Utah Washington and Oregon. It cites military service findings and urges expansion to more states while stressing healthful living and conditioning taught in schools. It also touches on labor unrest and mass meetings with strike actions impacting railroads.
Democrat from Texas urges the secretary of agriculture to establish farm produce exchanges directing price stabilization and market coordination. The proposal aims to broaden cooperative work within agriculture and reduce volatility for farmers.
In Council Bluffs Iowa two hundred workers representing the Northwestern and Wabash railroads walked out at dusk. A mass meeting of other railroad shop workers followed to discuss action and a message to a Washington union representative was reported but not made public. In Springfield Illinois electrical workers on a limited walkout were ordered back to work. about 3400 members joined the strike though union officials said it was not sanctioned.
Black labor tensions sparked unrest but racial sentiment appeared muted except near the docks. Militiamen stood guard at five ruins and in the negro district and near houses of refuge, maintaining order amid lingering trouble.
New York reports warn that high living costs threaten university staffing next fall as salaries fail to keep pace. Colgate Strayer of Columbia and Hartley Alexander note Western state universities raise pay to offset inflation. Chicago notes Gov Lowden says lasting relief requires federal action to curb food profiteering and money expansion amid global demand.
Coroner Hoffman reported Eugene Williams a colored youth drowned in Lake Michigan with no marks of violence found. George Stauber, white, is jailed on murder charges linked to Williams death as riots flare with limited disturbances. The sheriff plans 1,000 additional deputies for riot districts while militia guards key danger centers.
Leaders of a seven group push for ratification with reservations not disrupting league principles. Forty five Democratic votes are seen as supportive absent explicit opposition. The focus remains on the league covenant as the pivotal element. Meetings with Secretary Lansing next week are expected to be public, with Shangtuang issues deferred.
Philadelphia reports Fred Luderus, first baseman for the National League club, set a new major league mark by appearing in 479 consecutive games. He tied Chicago’s Fiddie Collins at 478 in the opener of a doubleheader and surpassed it in the second game.
A new waterproof brown paper has been developed in England using peat as its chief component. The invention promises moisture resistance and practical utility for packaging and outdoor use, highlighting peat’s role as a versatile natural material.
In the Fourth Judicial District of Idaho Twin Falls County plaintiff I P Swank sues Thomas A Gibson and Mrs Gibson to foreclose a material man's lien on lot 23 block 89 Townsite of Twin Falls for 285 35. The court orders appearance within twenty days if served in district or forty days otherwise. Witness dated July 30 1919 with seal of District Court. Jamies R Bothwell and W Orr Chapman attorneys for plaintiff residing at Twin Falls. Aug 1-St. 5.
Notice of attachment issued July 1 1919 in Twin Falls County in a suit by J S Parker against F J Keenan and E F Bissionette for 1190.00. Clerk of District Court C S Siggins signs the writ dated July 15 1919 with deputy C S Bowen. Attorney for plaintiff is Asher B Wilson of Twin Falls Idaho.
Public auction set for August 16 1919 at 10 am at the Twin Falls court house to sell property described as parts of section 6 township 10 south range 18 east Boise meridian Twin Falls Idaho to satisfy Harley O Milner decree. Defendants Merchants Trade Journal Orchard Company W J Pilkington W B Amsbury and Consolidated Wagon and Machine Company. Sheriff A N Sprague Deputy H G Dietrich dated July 18 1919.
The Board of Trustees of Independent School District No 1 Twin Falls Idaho invites sealed bids by 8 p.m. July 21 1919 for four room additions to the Washington building. Plans by Burien Morse and Chas Kaufman Architects may be seen at Turst National Bank building with a $15 deposit for plans. bids require a $440.90 certified check and a 60 percent performance bond. the board may reject any bid.
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