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Newspaper
Twin Falls Chronicle
Location
Twin Falls, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1919
Page
2
A fragment outlines AP republication rights noting exclusivity for news dispatches credited or not, plus local news and reserved rights for special dispatches. The wording appears as a boilerplate copyright notice embedded in the paper.
A provocative editorial cites Senator Watson of Indiana warning that Carranza may cede Mexico to evolutionists with a Soviet style plan to invade the United States and establish a government here. The piece imagines invading Mexicans and border policy as a solution to domestic problems.
A Newport citizen letter warns that treaty contention drags on and that senators ignore an 8 million strong living critique. He urges senators to picture 8,000,000 dead eyes watching and to heed the claims of the living before further sessions.
The excerpt cites ex-Senator Theodore F. Burton listing seven indications that typically precede a financial crisis. It notes a current partial presence of one or more signals as discussed in The World’s Work issue. It warns the overall outlook remains unsettled but not yet dangerously so despite economic jitters.
Officials warn against private excess and speculative schemes as dangers to postwar stability. Citizens urged to manage expenditures wisely and resist unsafe investments while supporting a centralized banking and fiscal system to prevent panic and aid national recovery.
The article reports Garfield opposing a compromise on coal supply amid strikes. Additional mines operate with production rising but still under half normal. Geological survey data show 5,429,000 tons produced the week ending November 29, about 45 percent of normal, with total output since November 4 around 58,000,000 tons. Officials deny coal confiscation or payment delays. credits arranged through Federal Reserve banks sustain payments.
AP dispatch notes Tumulty wires President urging Cox to call off the adjourned Ohio miners and operators conference with Governor Cox to see if Palmer's announcement will be complied with. The message says the president should decide whether to proceed with the meeting tomorrow.
Buhl Chamber of Commerce outlined plans for a municipal Christmas tree in the Stone beam district on Christmas afternoon. Children of Buhl and nearby areas are invited as guests of the local chamber with special amnesty provided. a social gathering is planned for Saturday night when citizens will meet.
The city restored full street car service for the first time this month after council approval and a federal court order. Cars operated as a new storm and cold weather approached, shielding the public from worsening conditions.
New York reports multimillionaire toy master and art collector Henry Clay Frick left the bulk of his fortune to public and charitable institutions after providing $25 million to his widow and children. Princeton will receive about $15 million, Harvard and MIT about $5 million each, with Pittsburgh and other Pennsylvania hospitals and organizations sharing substantial bequests. The Frick mansion and art collection, valued at $50 million, go to Mrs. Frick during her life, then to a new corporation to maintain a public gallery of art.
Lawton Mich Feb 6 The Associated Press reports a governor's requisition for extradition of Mrs Sarah I Tabor and Walter Tabor mother and brother of Maud Tabor whose body was found in a basement trunk Police say murder charges have been laid and extradition papers obtained A deputy sheriff left for Yreka California to detain the Tabors while the suspects reportedly planned voluntary return to Michigan
Alfred Goul, Jet and Eddie Madden led the Newark team to a six day bicycle race victory at Madison Square Garden ending at 11 tonight. They covered 2,501 miles and one lap in 143 hours, short of the 2,625 mile record set by Dupuy and Bee in 1916. Oscar Eye of Switzerland and Marcel Dupuy of France finished second, while Reggie M Nas mara and Jack Magin finished third. Coburn and Kopsky briefly led early but trailed after frequent changes.
Chicago December 6. Faculty committee of the Western Intercollegiate Conference Athletes association vows drastic action against athletes who play professional football. The move targets those in college or later professional ranks, with decisive steps anticipated today.
Fuel Commissioner Armstrong announced in Calgary that ten cars of slack may be shipped to Montana. He noted the slack is not marketable in Alberta and emphasized no coal is being sent out that would disadvantage Alberta towns.
Los Angeles Dec 6 Jack Kearns manager of Jack Dempsey heavyweight champion reserves a decision on an offer from M Decoin French promoter to stage a 20 round fight with Georges Carpentier in France in July and asks whatever amount Dempsey desires for the bout.
A Wyoming tale chronicles William L. Carlisle, Union Pacific train robber, famed for bold holdups and escapes. Captured after a career of daring heists, he boasted of evading authorities, knitted sweaters for soldiers in prison, bought Liberty Bonds, and even taunted detectives by visiting a newspaper office for updates on his own manhunt.
Readers agree the morning alarm clock plays too much jazz during cold hours. Some say the sound disturbs sleep, while others defend it as lively wake up music. Community letters reflect mixed views on city noise and personal routines.
The Maxwell 1½ ton truck, unmodified, led the National Motor Truck development tour finishing in Milwaukee after 3,000 miles through six farm states. It averaged under 13 miles per gallon gas and 1,200 miles per gallon oil while hauling potatoes and other loads through soft fields and muddy roads, proving its usefulness to American farmers. Percy Gibbs drove the truck, demonstrating its capability across prairie roads and over slippery hills.
A fragmentaryOCR reads a Victorian era style remark about not being of the fareat purchasers of motor trucks in the country. The readable portion hints at a policy or commentary on vehicle procurement and pricing.
In a special session of the Sixty sixth Congress a broad, developing demand emerges for nationalized highways and tighter federal control of road expenditures. More than a score of bills await action, with about forty proposals touching the road situation on file.
An ordinance in Portland Oregon prohibits erecting public garages within 200 feet of a school. The measure excludes private garages unless adjoining property owners file objections. The rule aims to reduce noise and risk from car activity near school buildings.
The Republic Motor Truck Company Inc of Alma Michigan announces that president Riggles has, with John N Willys and W J Baxter of New York, acquired control of the Republic concern and the Torbansen Axle Company of Cleveland. The Willis-Overland company of Toledo is not connected with the deal.
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