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Newspaper
Twin Falls Chronicle
Location
Twin Falls, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1919
Page
3
Twin Falls city council signaled support to join the Twin Falls Chamber of Commerce for a tourist park project. A potential 10 to 20 acre site could also serve as a city park and playground, with funds via a special bonding election if suitable land becomes available.
James W. Gerard of New York has signed a minority nominating petition to run for president at the March state primaries. Six delegates to the recent state proposal meeting signed the petition. The principles aim to “make and keep the country safe for democracy” and Gerard filed as an independent democratic candidate.
German dye syndicate will ship a six months' supply of vat dyes to the United States under peace treaty terms. Parts priced in marks, others in dollar terms, with delivery via an inter allied Versailles conference agreement. The option period, previously canceled, now extended after diplomatic pressure.
Announcement states regular passenger service will resume in Twin Falls on Thursday morning. Train No. 156 eastbound will depart at 5:45 daily, and Train No. 155 westbound at 3:45. Rogerson branch daily service will also restart.
Testimony from Private Marcello Gonzales of San Antonio Texas at Governor's Island court martial details his claim of disobeying Captain Detzer s order to swallow a lighted cigarette during a crimina investigation. He says he threw the butt to the floor and explains his detention by Detzer s men. Gonzales fought in World War I and later joined the quartermaster corps at Camp Dix.
Washington December 15. The House adopted a rule allowing immediate consideration of a wartime expenditures report after twelve roll calls. Democrats argued the report offers no concrete charges, while Republicans accused them of blocking to hide fraud and incompetence. The committee chair, Representative Graham, urged further discussion and a planned speech on findings.
A cablegram to the Aero Club of America reports that actual transportation lines will be established in China Japan and Korea for American airplanes to be used in the first aerial derby around the world. Some planes will be shipped to China by a New York banker.
In his first professional contest, Young Bob Fitzsimmons outboxed Ed Kinley of Newark over eight rounds. Fitzsimmons weighed 170 pounds to Kinley’s 163, showcasing clever boxing but lacking decisive punching power.
Three inmates convicted of murder escaped from Chester State Hospital by throwing pulverized tobacco into Night Keeper Clymore eyes and breaking locks with improvised tools. The incident occurred in Chester Illinois on December 15. Police and officials launched a manhunt to recapture the fugitives.
In Milwaukee on December 15, Mitchell weighing 136 1 2 pounds outboxed Minneapolis welterweight Mike Paulson 143 pounds in every round of a 10 round no decision bout, sports writers agreed.
Washington December 15. Congress was warned that without timely reinsulation of protections two thirds of railroads could fall into receivership within thirty days if returned to owners before the bill is enacted. Senate leaders and Cummins pressed for action before recess, warning delay risks widespread confusion and loss of government control.
A special dispatch from Washington reports the Navy Department communication service will implement on December 20 special love rates on press messages between San Francisco and Manila via Honolulu. The rate from San Francisco to Manila is six cents per word.
San Francisco tech reports coast artillery batteries around San Diego bay achieved a 100 percent hit rate in night tests against a moving target at five knots. General Hunter Liggett praised the officers and men, calling the record a fine achievement for the western department.
North Dakota state senator J. J. Cahill of Grant county filed a suit against state Auditor Carl R. Kositzky seeking mileage and pay due him from the recent special legislative session. The action was disclosed in Bismarck as of December 16.
Winter misery spreads across the Middle East and southern Russia as hunger and disease claim hundreds of thousands. Refugees flood through Asia Minor into southern Russia amid ongoing conflict and upheaval affecting many nationalities.
Irkutsk, Siberia, Dec. 12. The Siberian army continues to retreat before the Bolsheviks but at times delivers short but successful blows, according to an official communication today. From Omsk the Bolsheviks have advanced 217 miles, the statement says, noting that natural conditions of the territory are unfavorable for a serious defense.
Representative Gallivan of Massachusetts, a Democrat, seeks repeal of the war time act while internal revenue officials say the court opinion will not affect enforcement plans for national prohibition. Preparations for enforcing the act were made under the assumption its constitutionality.
Louisville men who ran distilleries and saloons reacted to a supreme court ruling that wartime prohibition is constitutional. Kentucky bonded whiskey stocks exceeded a million gallons in state warehouses and about 9.5 million gallons in Louisville. Export demands and railcar logistics were cited as insurmountable hurdles before January 16, when export stamps would be required.
Henrietta Lindsey wife of Judge Ben Lindsey of Denver was among seven injured when a Chicago and Northwestern train derailed near Mequon. Mrs Lindsey sustained slight injuries as Judge Lindsey continued his speaking tour.
Philadelphia report notes Johnny Dundes of New York outboxed Pal Morep of New Orleans in a six round bout fought December 15. The final round featured several hard punches as Dundes secured victory.
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