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Newspaper
Twin Falls Chronicle
Location
Twin Falls, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1919
Page
4
The Chronicle urges contestants to push a final surge in its automobile prize race urging daily banner effort. Readers are reminded the last hours bring swift closure and that hard work, canvassing, and subscriptions can still tip the balance toward the leading candidate as the contest winds down.
August report from the American chamber of commerce notes Britain will extend import restrictions past September. Government policy to be announced before Parliament reopens in October. concessions include 5,000 additional motor vehicles from the United States. Sterling decline prompts British buyers to favor other suppliers.
Bertha Palzin and Jennie hosted a Sunday social with music and games. Guests included Leslie, Constance, Mable Miller, Prizin, Esther, Mildred, and Cham, who enjoyed refreshments and lively conversation at the event.
An alleged gang raid at Hogan home in Minneapolis led to the deaths of James Phoageam Pender and Paul Gott-Tromet MH Pad a detective with four bullets reported in the body. Police say two detectives were fired upon as they approached the rear of the house, the assailants fled, and one suspect was wounded. Several counterfeit dollar circulations tied to St Paul are noted by officials.
Protests grow against city plan to install meters citywide. Water works purchases 500 meters at 10.75 each, delivery at 100 per month. Debate cites cost, long term savings, and legal authority as residents advocate against immediate widespread installation. Council aims to meter all residences eventually.
Germany's new home guards number more than 300 000, estimates from American officers show. These units are separate from the 208 000 soldiers allowed by the peace treaty. Intelligence indicates the guards, spread across Germany, are pursuing military preparedness and consist of trained soldiers pledged to ongoing training, more active than the U S national guard.
The Chronicle notes Cora Biggs gains attention in a notable race due to reputation and support from close friends. Despite time constraints from her duties in the abstracts, she remains a vigorous contender with a strong chance at the Grand Prize, the big Paige.
Mrs Geo Patton of Filer has drawn strong community backing in the early campaign rounds. Voters show unanimity for her candidacy, with widespread praise from families and students tied to local schools.
Early reports describe a cloudburst at Melvin near Denver sending a nine foot flood down Cherry Creek toward the city. Ranches between Sullivan, Melvin, and here suffered heavy crop losses as floodwaters rose and overflow danger subsided later.
A cloudburst in Denver Colorado floods City park three feet deep, flooding streets and leaving 300 picnickers marooned for two hours. Police and fire units rescue marooned families as mothers wade carrying children through rising waters.
President and Mrs. Wilson departed Washington on the presidential yacht Mayflower for a Potomac River trip. They expect to return to the capital Monday morning.
Disrupted conditions north of Denver raise fears of flooding in the business district. Authorities report rising water levels impacting ranches and nearby areas as August heat gives way to heavy rainfall and rising streams. Residents brace for potential damage and city officials coordinate emergency responses.
The de idroxer Philip, first vessel of the Deidroxer fleet, arrived in San Diego to offload mail and be relieved. Lieutenant Commander J Wesewether, Philip’s commander, plans to rejoin the flagship New Messco on August 5, two days before the fleet is due at the port. The Philip left the fleet at Acupul-
Commander Strother said the vessels of the fleet planned to rendezvous off the Coronado islands, 18 miles south of the port, at 6 a m on August 7. Up to that time the Philip left the fleet had experienced fine weather.
The NC-4 will depart Portland in early September for a cruise to Galveston Texas. Accompanying vessel Isabel, a converted yacht, will join for exhibitions at major coast cities. Commanded by Lieutenant Commander A C Read, who led the Atlantic flight.
Texas rangers seized four white men in Upshur County following an Upshur grand jury inquiry into a lynching of a Black man named Chilton Jenkins, accused of assaulting a woman. The probe found fewer than 15 participants in the mob action, dated Aug. 2.
Spokane report states Wallace Idaho miners will not strike. Federal mediator Robert McWade at Wallace notes the miners union plans a strike vote today.
Sinn Fenners raided the freight depot at Geeen more and carried off rifles just arrived from England. The arms were addressed to the commanding officer of the royal artillery.
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