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Newspaper
Twin Falls Chronicle
Location
Twin Falls, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1919
Page
2
A discussion on canned political rhetoric via phonograph records for campaigns. It weighs advantages and drawbacks such as preserved eloquence versus unseen physical stagecraft, and the effect on voter wisdom. The piece notes royalty incentives for producers and questions the value of canned or uncanned speeches.
The Brussels meeting of League of Nations associations endorses a permanent commission to draft a comprehensive revision of international law and aims to outlaw war. The plan seeks an organic, unified code similar to a constitution while erasing the old practice of recognizing war as lawful.
The text argues that no international sanction exists for predatory war and that decency improves warfare. It emphasizes outlawing war through an international justice system backed by force, noting civil nations already ban war among smaller units and communities. The League of Nations would fulfill this function depending on global adherence to its spirit.
Public sugar control lapsing at year end unless Congress acts to extend the federal sugar equalization board. The board’s authority has kept prices down amid a mismanaged cane and beet crop, preventing speculative spikes and overcharging by manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers.
Emma Goldman’s lawyer says she would depart the country voluntarily and pay her own way if allowed to go at her own volition. The piece argues broader exile for Reds now troubling the country and suggests penalties if they return, while noting the Red and Yellow perils in global conflict.
The text offers a mix of aphorisms on gold value, Lady Astor facing parliamentary scrutiny for speaking, Alexander Berkman calling himself a Communist Anarchist, and a remark on whisky’s claimed medicinal roles, capturing a curio from a bygone era.
If Santa Claus wants to make a hit this year he will drive a coal wagon. The yule log may be a reality again on many a hearth this coalless Christmas.
The article reports Senate actions on railroad policy with a Jones amendment to curb foreign carriers, a revolving fund for rehabilitation loans, and anti-strike clauses. It cites figures on farmers, ships, and Alaska routes, plus state court notices and legal filings from Twin Falls Idaho dated 1919.
Alberto Piedra, wounded at Oriental Park race track, shows improving condition according to physicians. He accuses ED Brown, president of the Cuban American Jockey Club, of wounding him. Brown remains jailed and may face a hearing Friday with possible bail if Piedra’s condition stays favorable. Piedra keeps silent on the incident.
The State of Idaho greets Henry Osman and Augusta Osman. The Fourth Judicial District in Twin Falls County issues an alias summons and requires appearance within twenty days if served in district or forty days if served elsewhere. Action to dissolve marriage on grounds of cruelty. Clerk Biggins signs the district court seal. Attorney Guthrie & Myers reside in Twin Falls. Dates shown 14 November 1917.
In the Fourth Judicial District Twin Falls County Idaho a mortgage action is filed by Twin Falls Bank and Trust Company against Lorenzo Graehl a widower Daniel D Carr and Mary D Carr his wife and Della Cole. The defendants are summoned to answer within twenty days if served in district or forty days if served elsewhere. The action seeks to declare a mortgage dated September 24 1918 by Loren Graehl to the plaintiff on specific parcels in section 2 township 12 south range.
In the Fourth Judicial District of Idaho Twin Falls County a writ of attachment was issued November 29 1919 against G J Peters Lizzie Peters and others for 1091 76 plus interest. Clerk Sal C Siggins dated December 1 1919 lists deputy C L Bowen and attorneys James St Bothwell and W O Chapman of Twin Falls Idaho. 8x-Dec 5-12-19.
In Twin Falls Idaho EB F Padget sues Wm D Ebbert and A C Boone for $1659.50 with interest since February 12 1916. A writ of attach was issued November 15 1919 to seize defendant property. Clerk G Biggins seals the record with date November 17 1919 and attorneys Fills Warner Bros Kinney for the plaintiff.
Merlin B. Ketcham administrator with will annexed invites creditors and claimants of Joseph R. Booth deceased to exhibit claims with vouchers within four months after first publication. Notices address at First National Bank Building Twin Falls Idaho. dated November 29 1919.
In the District Court of the Fourth Judicial District Twin Falls Idaho Lumber Company as plaintiff sues H Up ton defendant. A writ of attachment issued November 10 1919 attaching defendant property for 310.50. Witness dated November 13 1919 signed by SIGGINS Deputy J H Wise attorney for plaintiff Twin Falls Idaho. Dates listed November 21 28 December 5.
In Twin Falls County district court Emma A. Reed files against Gilbert Griffey and The Amalgamated League Company. A writ of attachment issued November 29 1919 attaches property of the defendants in the cited action.
In the District Court of Idaho Southern Division a voluntary bankruptcy case is filed by J Prescott. Creditors must show cause why discharge should not be granted by December 23, 1919, and file grounds within ten days afterward in the clerk's office. Referee Orr Chapman issues the order dated November 20, 1919, with publication through December 12.
In Twin Falls County Idaho KL Shettler sues Danis Oil Company for $1650.00 with a writ of attachment dated November 29 1919. The District Court clerk seals the document as official, with attorneys Co L Bowen James R Bothwell and W Chapman representing the plaintiff and a December 5 12 1919 date noted.
In the Fourth Hollister Lumber Company v J W Heinecke case a writ of attachment was issued November 22 1919 by the court attaching property valued at 2778.09. The notice is signed by C C Siggins attorney for the plaintiff and dated November 24 1919 with ex nov 28 dec 5 12 in Twin Falls Idaho.
In Twin Falls County Idaho the Fourth Judicial District Court hears a quiet title action brought by Purdy against Mina Snyder deceased the unknown heirs and devisees and unknown owners of Lot 3 Block 140 Original Townsite Twin Falls Idaho and Idaho Lumber Company defendants. Plaintiffs prayer asks judgment quieting title in Lot 3 Block 140 in favor of Purdy. Service requires appearance within twenty days if within the district or forty days elsewhere. Witness dated November 14 1919 and seal of court.
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