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Newspaper

Twin Falls Chronicle

Location

Twin Falls, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1920

Page

5

Water district vote and debt plan at Parish hall meeting

At a weekly council session held Saturday night in Parish hall the body passed an ordinance to reassess Hutting property taxes in district No 84 and discussed water meter installation. Mayor Eldridge and opponents urged public input while council clarified reasons behind actions. A major deficit in district No 34 arose from a bond issuance funded reassessment. Diner K Hackman and Gearedand appeared regarding an alley deed. city attorney noted the deed was accepted by neither council nor registered.

Eldridge Nye Sim K. Hackman

Prominent Attorneys Involved In Pist Fight Fined In Probate Court

Attorney Turner Ki Hackman was fined twenty five dollars yesterday in probate court after an altercation with Al Somey Asher B Wilson. Hackman also suffered a punch to the lower ear region during the scuffle.

Turner Ki Hackman Yester Asher B Wilson

Attorney Feud Sparks Court Fight Over Mexican Lien Case

In a district and probate court dispute, Hackman represented three Mexicans with mechanic liens. An altercation with defendant’s attorney Wilson led to a scuffle as Hackman rushed Wilson, though no serious injury occurred. The court reduced and later dissolved the $26 judgment.

Hackman de Klotz Wilson District Court

Christmas Stocking Club Helps Twin Falls Children

The Green Stocking club of The Chronicle continues to grow as residents are urged to fill stockings with candy nuts fruits and small gifts for Twin Falls children. The Salvation Army will collect the stockings and distribute them on December 29 from Parish hall where Santa Claus will attend.

Chronicle Twin Falls Salvation Army Santa Claus

Erroneous Attribution of Remarks in Twin Falls Meeting

Article notes remarks published in Twin Falls Chronicle misattributed to Dr. E R Van Cart. Correct remarks were made by Dr. Dean at the water users meeting on an April night in Patsh hal. The piece addresses the error and clarifies who spoke.

Twin Falls The Chronicle Patsh-hal E. R. van Cart Dean

Federal authorities seize Denver firm and arrest manager

Federal authorities took charge of the Industrial Utilities company in Denver and seized the company card index of 300 prominent locals. They arrested manager C W Crawford, identified as an income tax expert, on a charge of violation of the prohibition laws.

Nenver Col Federal Authoritie Denver C. W. Crawford

Committee of Ten Holds Secret Meeting

A city water meter dispute led the Committee of Ten to convene last night in secret. Members refused to disclose proceedings and Senator Sweeley said public details would come later, with an announcement possibly forthcoming soon.

Committee OF Ten Nings Sweeley

Armed Bandits Loot Toledo Express Safe on Summit Street

Six men with shotguns and bandannas overpowered guards of the American Railway Express in Toledo Ohio and fled with a safe containing about 16000 in cash and liberty bonds. The heist occurred on Summit Street near police headquarters as guards loaded the safe for transport to Union Station. Two cars used by the bandits were seen near Point Place four miles away. Police armed with shotguns searched for the robbers.

Toledo American Railway Express Company Summit Street Express Company Union Station Point Place

Boy 14 arraigned in shooting after poker game

In Brooklyn a 14 year old was arraigned after a shooting that wounded 15 year old Salvatore Campisi during a poker game. The suspect William Termine faced $1,000 bail with a next court date set, as witnesses described a dispute over a pot and aces before a gunshot. Salvatore Campisi remained hospitalized and was expected to recover.

New York Brooklyn William Termine Salvatore Campisi William

New Bern Ironworks Run by Wage-Profits Team

New Bern N C December 20 Salaries of the office force at the New Bern Ironworks and supply company were raised 10 percent as the plant was turned over to wage earning employees for operation on a profit sharing basis The plant is among the largest in the region Recently a 10 percent wage cut preceded the change The men approved the plan after management agreed to let them operate and share profits above operating expenses Officials will keep their department heads positions.

New Bern N. C

Christmas cheer for Vienna children limited by aid groups

Vienna's Christmas relief for children will be provided only by the American Relief Administration and the American Red Cross in cooperation with the American mission. With 1,800,000 residents the city faces its barest Christmas in memory as hotel and restaurant strikes continue.

Vienna American Relief Administration American Red Cross

Vienna Struggles Through Snow as Relief Programs Expand

The city endures heavy snow and cold as groups of volunteers aid the hungry and exhausted. The American relief efforts plan to distribute 540,000 garments to 300,000 children and provide Christmas trees at 2,000 feeding centers in Austria. The Red Cross will supply clothing and condensed milk to 40,000 young children and orphans, with Dr Michael Hainisch to make a public appearance at the December 23 Hoover mission Christmas event in Vienna.

Vienna American Relief Administration Austria American Red Cross Hoover Michael Hainisch

Prohibition Agent Pours Seized Liquor into San Francisco Gutter

A mixed haul of whiskey and other liquors seized in prohibition raids was poured into the sewer outside the customs house in San Francisco. James P. Doyle, a prohibition enforcement agent, led the disposal as a bystander allegedly had his pockets picked during the event.

San Francisco Customs House James P. Doyle

Earthquake Relief Aid Reaches Stricken Villages

Tens of thousands of tents sent from Mendosa arrive in the quake hit regions, furnishing shelter to hundreds made homeless by the disaster. Large numbers of people are seen at openings as relief goods continue to flood in, though the extent of casualties remains under review.

Mendosa

Seek to Take Control Away From Guggenheim

Karl Ellers former vice president of American Smelting and Refining files in New York Supreme Court for a writ of mandamus to force transfer agent David Crocken to allow inspection of stock lists and identify the 19 000 stockholders. The petition seeks to take control from Guggenheim and the case is set for argument tomorrow.

New York American Smelting and Refining Company Guggenheim Karl Eiters Ellers Supreme Mandamus David “A. Crocken

Conference considers later schedule for schools

A Ty cent meeting at Pa University of Washington heard Mr Meinest say each school will arrange its own schedule in the future. He denied that cancellation of next year's program mid nt any disruption of the conference. The formation of the big three Stanford, California, and University of Washington within the conference was possible, Mr Meisnest said.

Pathe University of “Washington Meinest Stanford University of California University ‘of Washington Meisnest

Escaped Lunatic From Boone Train Contacts Nebraska

E P Erdmer, long held in a state hospital, escaped from a train near Boone Iowa, authorities report. He is described as dangerously insane and violent.

Norfolk Neb P. Erdmer State ‘Hospital Boone Erdman

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