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Newspaper

Twin Falls Chronicle

Location

Twin Falls, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1920

Page

7

Germany's League entry to wait on wartime pledges

Geneva dispatch reports that Germany’s admission to the League of Nations will not be debated this session. France and Viviani push to delay, while most delegates favor admitting Germany once its international obligations under the treaty are fulfilled. The issue likely rises again at a summer meeting with emphasis on reparations and guarantees.

H. N Rickey E. A Geneva Switzerland Germany League of Nations Assembly Viviani League Hig France Belgium Nationalife

Back Pain Relief Claim From St Jacobs Oil Ad

An old advertisement touts St Jacobs Oil as a quick fix for backache sciatic pain and lumbago. It promises rapid relief after rubbing on the affected area, claims harmless formula, no skin burn, and urges readers to try a small trial bottle from any drug store.

St. Jacobs Arig

Salvation Army Plans Christmas Distribution Drive

The Salvation Army plans to visit every poor family in the city and community with Christmas dinners and clothing or other needed articles so everyone may have a happy Christmas. Envelopes are being distributed in residential districts for donations. One hundred eight baskets have arrived to be filled with Christmas dinners.

Salvation Army Army

Liquor Supply in Bonded Warehouses Could Last 36 Days

A dispatch discusses U S liquor stocks in bonded warehouses and projections if drank at old rates. It cites 36 days’ supply at current withdrawal levels and notes 71 million gallons stored when Prohibition began, with 600 thousand drawn monthly for medical and scientific uses. The piece reports two views in enforcement over withdrawal rules following the Street decision and mentions John Kramer siding against freeing the liquor.

Washington Tate America Prohibition Enforcement Division Supreme Court William G. Street Street New York Internal Revenue Bureau Bureau John Kramer Kramer

Government and Distillery Tax Impact on Beverage Use

The piece discusses revenue from potential beverage withdrawals and the effect on banks holding liquor warehouse certificates. It estimates taxes at 6.40 per gallon could reach 310,753,854 if beverage use is allowed, or 100,000,000 less if refused. Banks hold collateral, with likely under 50,000,000 loaned.

Uncle Sam

Raid on Dublin City Hall Arrests Sinn Fein Leaders

Auxiliary police raided Dublin city hall during a corporation meeting and arrested six officials including Sinn Fein members Michael Staines an alderman and four councillors. The action blocked discussion of a motion calling for an Irish truce by Sir Andrew Beattie.

Dublin Corporation Sinn Fein House of Commons Michael Staines Andrew Beattie Igh McWalter Andrew

League aims to cut armaments at Geneva assembly

Branthoeg Branting, Sweden's socialist premier, urges gradual armament reduction as essential to peace. He notes the League of Nations must treat armament reform as an economic issue and stresses that progress will come from future meetings, not a stroke of the pen. The Geneva gathering, representing forty one nations, is seen as planting the seeds for a world harvest of disarmament.

Geneva Switzerland Branthoeg Sweden Jeague Assembly Genesa America Teasting United States Keane Oflentum Branting Scandinavia League of Nations Assembly Council Canbe Pss Pss Interests. Cephe Gomes Wale Ione

Young Michener Escapes Philadelphia Custody

A Philadelphia policeman faced an incident cited in court as Judge Hoyt refused to place the youth under authority after the boy, Michener, declared he had left his mother and Philadelphia home. He said he went to Seattle to find his father who is recovering from gunshot wounds in Idaho. To raise money, he admitted taking part of the Baldwin Locomotive payroll.

New York Franklin Chase Hoyt Children's Court Wlat Michener Michener San Francisco Philadelphia Sonny Idaho Baldwin , Locomotive Works

Pasha Asked to Leave Germany by Berlin Dispatch

London December 4 Envoy Pasha former Turkish war minister has been asked by the government to leave Germany Berlin dispatch to Central News reports today Here is the latest from Berlin on diplomatic moves involving Turkish officials.

Day Off Employees Layoff Hits 125 in Oakland Shops

In West Oakland Sublocal shops of the Southern Pacific, 125 employees were laid off due to a business downturn. The master mechanic's office reported the decision amid low demand and reduced operations in December.

Oakland Cal Dec West Oakland Southern Pacific

Four hundred twenty five to be laid off next Wednesday

Stated that the conditions are general throughout the division four hundred twenty five men will be laid off next Wednesday at the Sacramento shops.

Sacramento

Sleuths on trail thieves steal gum machines

Dallas reports ten gum machines ripped from their spots then dragged into an alley and robbed of their gum, as investigators pursue clues to the puzzling theft.

Dallas

Ambulance Speed Limit Raised in Dallas

In Dallas ambulances failing to reach victims timely operated at 30 miles per hour. The speed limit has been raised to 40 miles per hour to improve response times and patient outcomes.

Dallas

Temperance Rice Granted Divorce in Denver Case

Mrs Temperance Rice was granted a divorce in Denver on the charge of intemperance citing her husband’s harsh talk and actions toward her. The ruling follows a petition detailing abusive behavior and neglect within the marriage.

Denver Temperance Rice

Frenchs sell home move to new bungalow

Mr and Mrs Frank French have sold their home on Rifth avenue north and now reside in a new bungalow at 1050 Shoshone street east Highest cash price paid for poultry at Independent Market in Twin Falls appears in the fragmentary notice dated Saturday.

French Frank French Rifth Avenue Shoshone Street Twi Falls Lpn Ith Sat

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