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Newspaper
Twin Falls Chronicle
Location
Twin Falls, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1920
Page
1
A formal notice outlines revival of war finance resolutions and amendments made in the second section. The document directs continuation and adjustment of wartime funding measures, signaling legislative steps and deadlines for implementation.
Washington December 13 The Senate passed a resolution directing revival of the War Finance Corporation to finance agriculture and other farm products. Amended to extend credits to exports, the measure broadens the corporation duties. Debates centered on discount rates for farmers and cotton factors, with several amendments rejected. The bill goes to the House for final action.
A ship named Alice How ard halted ferry service between Sittery, Maine and Portsmouth New Hampshire after it swallowed an eel. Marine doctors diagnosed the problem as a clogged injector pipe. The ship remained at the pier until the throat cleared, with experts consulting to fix the plumbing.
Sinn Fein members of parliament will not respond to the offered safe conduct for talks with the government on the Irish question. Circles say the gesture aims to tempt them into sacrificing leaders. There is talk that the Irish Republican Parliament might meet again to reply, though the mood is to ignore the premier's speech.
A terse news brief notes that the telephone connection with Dublin has ceased, as reported in the London desk. The morning edition highlights this disruption in its second edition, signaling an abrupt halt to the link and outlining immediate implications for communications and service.
Fragmentary OCR shows an item about a Cork notice reserved for publication by the school or council. It mentions a young member of the staff and a late edition, with unclear details and names obscured by damage.
Washington Dec 15 Repeal of most wartime laws was voted today as the House adopted the Volstead resolution. An amendment covering all provisions of the Food Control Act except rents in the District of Columbia was carried 199 to 187. The measure goes to the Senate and exempts only certain acts from repeal.
A report from Los Angeles details the murdered woman and ongoing efforts to identify her. Investigators are reviewing clues and attempting to establish the victim’s identity amid limited information from the scene. Local authorities urge any leads from the public.
Two men were killed and three others seriously injured in a coal gas explosion aboard the steam ship Victoria of the Alaska Steamship Line in Seattle. Chief Officer Hansen was in the hold with the stevedore when the latter struck a match, triggering the blast. Witnesses described a sheet of flame about 100 feet high.
Washington reports the Johnson bill to forbid virtually all immigration for one year won 202 to 41 after a heated three day debate. Dill supporters failed to secure a two year or longer prohibition, and the measure was referred to the immigration committee for thorough investigation.
Eye witnesses recount masked looters removing loot from burning Cork shops. Observers say bags overflowed with plunder while riders carried items away. A hotel owner describes men forcing guests from Plannagan's and guns firing as the building was set ablaze.
London report states concentrations of Soviet troops in the Vilna direction. The Lithuanian organization in the city received today a despatch describing ally and neutral troop movements near Vilna, with mention of a family connection.
From Lucerne reports that Constantine and his suite will depart for Brindisi and then Athens. They will join Greek ministers and Crown Prince Georgi at Melos, entering Greece in triumph. Constantine to wear generalissimo uniform on arrival. public mood mixes regret and approval. Princess Catherine charms locals as royal family endears itself to Swiss townspeople.
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