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Newspaper
Twin Falls Chronicle
Location
Twin Falls, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1920
Page
5
Congress opens brief session to hear President Wilson read his annual message due to illness. He outlines democratic policy, urges budget discipline, immigration action, and swift relief for industry and farmers. House aims to take up immigration bill by Thursday with a four hour debate.
Dublin reports Patrick O Keeffe M P for Clare west division and Sinn Fein secretary declares that Father O Flanagan acting as Sinn Fein vice president lacks official authority. He states no standing committee meeting since Arthur Griffiths arrest and warns individuals to avoid British government snares until the Dail Breann speaks.
President-elect Harding will inaugurate next week a series of conferences with leading national figures from both parties. The first meeting will be with Herbert Hoover in Marion, soon to arrive, followed by Charles E. Hughes and George Harvey. These talks will shape the new administration's international policy and stance on the League of Nations.
The Ways and Means and other committees planned to meet to map a legislative program aiding commerce and industry. Officials noted rising interest in business relief as appropriations move, suggesting renewed congressional focus on economic issues. A Baltimore fire destroyed the Mount Holly Inn and apartment hotel burning during dinner hour. no lives were reported lost among Senator-elect O. G. Waller and 150 percent other residents.
Geneva Dec 7 Honorio Pueyrredon head of the Argentine delegation said on departure for Paris that Argentina will withdraw from the assembly and likely make a formal declaration of intent to leave the League of Nations unless the assembly approves four substantive amendments. He said barring favorable action, Argentina will exit the league when the covenant two year term expires. He reported strong support from Buenos Aires and the president.
Admore Okla Dec 7 The hunt for Clara Barton Smith linked to the fatal shooting of millionaire and Republican national committeeman Jaka C. Mamon neared closure as reports from border towns said she was in a Mexican village ready to cross the line Sheriff Orndorff and Deputy Bryant said she was across the border in a Mexican town and telegraphed for officers to seize her Brown county attorney said he would confer with Sheriff Garrett about sending agents Miss Smith's surrender was advised by lawyers for her father who believed she would yield tomorrow A meeting with her father was held in Fort Worth with plans for her return to the United States depending on her will to come back
Sioux City Iowa dispatch reports Perkins Loveland and his brother Frank engaged in a gun duel in a pool hall and barber shop. Perkins Loveland was killed. Frank Loveland mortally wounded and later died in hospital. Perkins was a wealthy east side property owner.
The Association of Independent Exhibitors of California and Arizona, a branch of the Motion Picture Theaters Association of America, met in Los Angeles for a two day convention. Ma Snyder welcomed delegates from major markets in both states as discussions on filing proceed.
Indianapolis Dec. T De claring his attitude unchanged toward on el of Credit to enable the with ling of staple crops from market Governor Harding of the federal reserve board tonight urged delegates to the American Farm Bureau Federation convention here to take to heart the old saying that things are never as good or as bad as they seem. The governor told farmers the country was passing through its after the war re adjustment and said that it is monty desirable that there be no feeling of undue low mood or despair. Expressing the desire of the federal reserve board to do everything it properly can to help the farmers on their present predicament Governor Harding declared it was impossible for any banking system to provide funds for withholding all staple crops entirely from the market for any length of time. Some agricultural products may not be salable at any price and as they must be carried over for account of someone, they had better be carried for the account of the producer. The federal reserve board head suggested that the federation consider marketing greater diversification of crops and the maturing of farmers obligations over periods extending from October to March as a means of preventing a repetition of present conditions.
In Annapolis Maryland authorities report renewed unrest at St John’s College cadet corps after a mass walkout and alleged hazing and breaches of regulations. The cadets returned after pledges, but grievances toward the board of governors and visitors persist.
Washington report states the farmers legislative committee will renew efforts to bring farm relief legislation to a vote after Senate inaction. Senate Agricultural Chair Gronna claims sufficient votes exist to pass, while Senators Lodge and Glass blocked consideration of a resolution on restoring the War Finance Corporation and expanding credits through the reserve banking system. The Republican leader cites insufficient time for study and notes New England manufacturers face credit issues similar to farmers.
Washington date December 7 The rules committee reported a special rule limiting general debate on the Johnson immigration bill to four hours and likely disposing of it in a single session The rule called up Thursday allows a minority report by Representative Siegel of New York The Johnson bill would ban practically all immigration for two years
The league assembly focused on Typhus War in the Near East, with representatives from many groups debating the issue and pledging about 250000 pounds to fund the campaign. The effort is seen as a triumph over past council refusals and aims to secure remaining funds.
In Bil Lingins Montana a homesteader named Lampson was burned to death in his cabin during an attempted arrest after he shot and seriously wounded Sheriff Garfield of Golden Valley County. The incident occurred last night as Garfield sought to arrest Lampson on an insanity charge.
Washington dispatch reports unusually large government funds sought for next fiscal year, totaling 2 355 000 dollars for Minidoka project and American Falls reservoir development. The plan includes land purchases and townsite resettlement for flooded areas to enable 100 000 acres be transformed from desert to farmland. Boise project requests 1 570 000 dollars with repayment terms for drainage work.
Washington Dec 7 If Congress could provide funds the Reclamation Service could begin construction of twenty six new irrigation projects at once. Continued on page four.
Members of the English Labor Commission reach Cork for a weeklong inquiry into the situation. They have begun inspections of buildings near the entrance hotel and have requested guards and occupants of vehicles assist. The dispatch notes a tense scene as the visitors survey wreckage amid Black and Tans activity.
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