Profiteering Debate and Wartime Wealth Shifts
The piece argues profiteering in food during war times stems from a broad chain from producer to retailer, not just lawbreaking. It notes expanded currency, distorted value senses, and raised profit percentages along the distribution line, urging profit limitations and questioning government readiness. It also covers Roosevelt memorial rites, Boy Scouts, air terminology, depopulation in Metrograd, and wage/railroad disputes with Senate figures and a pending wage board report.
Fleet Welcome Efforts In San Diego For Visit
Continued from page one details landing stage instructions for geon and officers and outlines the flagship dread mauehi New Mexico entering the harbor for a fleet review off Los Angeles. Notables from outside San Diego are arriving to welcome the fleet with California flowers and gifts. Knights of Columbus and Y M C A volunteers will offer free ice cream, cakes, soft drinks, lunches in boxes, and other cheer to sailors in uniform. Local and inland groups join in the welcome effort.
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Geon
Fie
San Diego
California
Knights of Columbus
Y. M
Our Dead in France Opposes Returning American Bodies
The French government blocks removal of American soldiers buried in France for at least three years, warning disinterment could trigger disease and worsen conditions amid France's epidemic risk and transport strains.
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France
Dier
Government ownership of railroads would raise taxes and influence
A congressional debate warned that government run railroads could increase public burdens. Critics argued deficits would pressure higher rates and taxes, while 2.5 million new government employees could sway policy on wages and hours, shaping state and national politics. Discussion occupied much of the senate commerce committee's session.
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United States
Congress
Senate Commerce Committee
Fleet Approaches San Diego for Naval Review
The Pacific fleet nears San Diego off Rosario Bay with six dreadnoughts, twenty two destroyers, and support ships. Admiral Rodman plans a Thursday morning review as Secretary Daniels observes from Montana. Seaplanes photographed the fleet about 200 miles south of Los Coronados before heading northeast.
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San Diego
Rosario Bay
Coronados Islands
Hirminghamma
Vermont
Georgia
Montana
Prairie
Los Coronados
Hugh Rodman
Bfore
Daniels
Coronados Beach
Wll
Los Coronadoes
World Conference of Christian Endeavor Opens In Burials
The first world conference in the Christian Endeavor movement opened in Burialo with about 2,200 attendees amid the international biennial convocation. Secretary of War Baker scheduled to speak tomorrow night, with William Jennings Bryan to headline the closing open meeting Sunday night. New York and Des Moines are candidates to host the 1921 meeting.
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Burialo
Christian Endeavor Movement
Baker
Sunda
William Jennings “Bryan
New York
Des Moines
Suspect Former Convicts of Planting Lawler Bomb
Los Angeles police and marine department officers began investigating radicals after a bomb at Lawler was allegedly planted by known former convicts. Authorities checked up on suspect activities and related leads today.
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Lawler
Los Angeles
Aug
Department of Marine
Foreclosure Sale Ordered in Milner vs Merchants Trade Journal
Sheriff announces sale of Twin Falls land by order of the Fourth Judicial District Court. Property includes SW of SE and SW of SW plus E half of SE quarter of SW squares in section 5, township 10 south range 18 east Boise meridian. Auction set August 16, 1919 at 10 am at the courthouse front door for cash to satisfy the decree and costs.
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Harley
Orchard Company
W. J. Pilkington
W. B. Amsbury
Consolidated Wagon & Machine Company
District Court
Twin Falls
State of
Idaho
Boise Meridian
Twin Falls County
United States of America
Explosion at Lawler Home Tied to Nationwide Terrorism Campaign
Federal officials suspect the Sunday blast that wrecked Oscar Lawler’s home was part of a broader terrorism campaign. Lawler, burned, shows improvement while Mrs. Lawler nears stability. Authorities note Lawler had previously prosecuted dynamite cases in Indianapolis in 1914 and warn retaliatory acts may follow. The text also cites Chile’s support for international arbitration as a peacekeeping principle.
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Oscar Lawler
Lawler
Indianapolis
Seaplane Crash Kills Radio Technician in San Diego Bay
A seaplane returning from a Pacific fleet flight crashed in San Diego harbor. Radio technician S. J. Dewess was killed. Lieutenant O. Y. Kilmer of the North Island naval air station escaped with slight injuries, while Willis C. Baker, a San Diego photographer, also survived with minor hurts.
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San Diego
Cal
O. Y. Kilmer
North Island Naval Air Station
San Diego Harbor
S. J. Dewess
Kilmer
Willis C. Baker
Rumor of Chicago tactics ends in Georgia tragedy
An unidentified African American aboard a Southern Pacific train in Cochran Georgia claimed to come from Chicago and urged local black residents to imitate Chicago actions. He was removed by police and later found dead hanging from a tree outside the town.
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Associated Press
Cochrane, Ga
Southern Pacific Railway
Chicago
Georga
Chinese Eastern strike near settlement rapidly improving
Washington Aug 5 reports to the state department indicate an early and satisfactory settlement of the Chinese Eastern railway strike. A few trains are already operating as the Steyvne commission works toward a settlement on the basis of added remuneration.
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Associated Press
Washington
Chinese Eastern Railway
State Department
Stevnse Commission
Notice to Union Men at Victory Pavilion
Union build. The Victory Open Air Pavilion supports union labor and has always done so. Signed by GEO. BOWEN business agent Building and Trades Council Twin Falls.
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Victory
Geo. Bowen
Building and Trades Council
Twin Falls
Chilean Senate Endorses Chile’s Entry Into League
Santiago Chile Aug 5 The Chilean senate unanimously approved Chile’s entry into the league of nations Foreign Minister Luis Barros Borgono introduced the bill noting after four years of war the people demand assurances there shall be no repetition of conflict The debate reflected a strong desire for international cooperation and pacific settlement of disputes in Latin America
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Santiago
Chile
League of Nations
Luis Barros Borgono
Senate
Finnish Lapland Unearths Rich Iron Ore Deposits
Geologists report discovery of large iron ore deposits in Finnish Lapland with quality equal to Sweden's best ore. Findings mark potential major mineral resource and economic impact for Finland. Further surveys planned to assess exact quantities and mining feasibility.
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Finnish
Lapland
Ventilating aids cut illness at Hurove lead smelter
A lead smelter in Hurove lowered employee illness from 75 percent to 3 percent after installing ventilating devices. The improvement highlights the health impact of proper ventilation in industrial settings and the company’s role in protecting workers.
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Hurove
Alias summons in district court case in Twin Falls
The District Court of Idaho Twin Falls County announces a complaint by Kh I Swank against Thomas A Gibson and his wife Mrs Thomas A Gibson. Defendants must answer within 20 days if served in district or 40 days otherwise. Action to foreclose a material man's lien on Lot 28 Block 89 Townsite of Twin Falls for 286.85. Clerk C Siggins issues, Aug 1 1919.
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Kh. I. Swank
Thomas A. Gibson
State of Idaho
District Court
Fourth Judiccial District
Twin Falls County
Twin Kalls
Notice of Writ of Attachment Issued in Twin Falls Idaho
Writ of attachment issued July 11 1919 in the case J S Parker v F J Keenan and E K Bissionette. Court seals the action for a attached defendant property valued at 1190.00. Clerk of the District Court with deputy Bowen and attorney Asher B Wilson filed in Twin Falls Idaho.
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Asher B. Wilson
Plaintiff
Twin Falls
Idaho
Notice to Contractors for additions to Washington building
The Board of Trustees of Independent School District No 1 Twin Falls Idaho invites sealed bids by 8 pm July 23 1919 for four room additions to the Washington building work in accordance with Burton Morse and Chas R Kaufman architects plans. Bid deposits and certified checks required with penalties for nonperformance. The board may reject bids. Twin Falls Idaho July 15 1919. W W Parish Acting Clerk.
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Board of Trustees of
Independent School District No
Twin Falls
Twin Falls County
Idaho
Washington
Burton Ms Morse
Chas. R. Kaufman
First National Bank
Furnah Ai
Pated
Independent School District No. 1
Regular Teachers Examinations In Twin Falls Idaho 1919
County Superintendent Brittomart Wolfe announces regular teachers examinations for all grades of certificates at the office of the County Superintendent in Twin Falls Idaho on July 24 25 and 26 1919. All prospective Idaho teachers without valid certificates must attend.
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Twin Falls
Idaho
Brittomart Wolfe
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