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Twin Falls Chronicle

Location

Twin Falls, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1919

Page

7

Coal Strike End Ordered in Kansas District 14 Mine Action

Associated Press reports a motion to end all coal strikes in the Kansas district No. 14 of the United Mine Workers was adopted, with 43 mines affected and about 9,000 workers to return to work. Alexander Howat and district officials say the move ends a long stand against government actions and promises of future rights restoration, though observers warn of ongoing legal and financial repercussions.

Associated Press Pittsburg Kas Kansas” District United Mine, Workers of America Central Coal Ae Coke Company Anderson Indianan Ls Alexander Howat Howat Indianapolis Bronson, Rogers and Hiérni Die Gone Metoet Neethva Board

Allied officer attacked by former German boldiess

Report from Basle says an allied officer was attacked by former German soldiers near the disman tled fortress on the Rhine eight miles north west of Basle. The fortress had blocked a French drive into Alsace in 1914 and became village barracks.

Associated Press Geneva Basle Ystein Rhine Alsace

Man Dies After Fall While Escaping From Home

A man attempting escape from a residence on the fourth floor fell to his death. Rose Madring, 23, is identified in the report as the victim.

Rae Rose Madring

Escaped prisoner sighted near Graham County

Local reports indicate an escaped convict from Colorado may be at large near Graham with authorities on alert and a search underway. No injuries reported and residents urged to remain vigilant and call police with any sightings.

Utah Gazettee Prison Cap on Night

Garfield County sheriff reports a man in Rifle Colorado as Graham seeks nine years for murder with alleged prior fraud. He allegedly cashed several bogus checks in the Rift area over two weeks.

Utah Atette Fravert Garfield “County Colontonto Graham el Alsalgo Rift

Dollar Value Drive to Larceny Charge Reduction

Attorney Joseph Elynn urged County Judge McMahon to reduce a grand larceny charge against Mrs Mary Janak to petit larceny arguing the dollar is worth only 60 cents. The judge noted the Treasury has not recognized depreciation in purchasing value and treated the case as the same dollar.

Associated Press New York Dolar Joseph Elynn McMahon Todiy Mary Janak Janik Treasury Department

Steel Workers 10 Stay on Strike in Cleveland

Fifteen hundred steel workers voted to continue the strike and keep away from former employment until victory or official end by national officers. Their leaders reported progress in talks with Pittsburgh officials as shortages and coal issues hint at restraining production. Some workers who had staid away returned to mills, while others remained idle.

Cleveland, O Humber Pittsburg John Kwiatkowski Joseph Mroczek Siest Chee

Hunger strikers abandon their attempt at Mount Joy prison

Sixteen hunger strikers at Mount Joy prison abandoned their protest after the lord mayor visited them, finding them in good health. He said they had received certain concessions, not disclosed. Earlier reports noted no further prisoners would be liberated and no more prison concessions would be made for those convicted under the Defense of the Realm Act.

Associated Press Dublin Mount Joy

Sugar seized at Nestles plant in Menominee Wisconsin

United States marshal Frank O Connor seized 86000 pounds of sugar at the Nestles Food company plant in Menominee Wisconsin. The factory had stopped canning and was packing only evaporated or unsweetened sugar. A court hearing in Madison on January 8 will determine disposition of the sugar.

Menominee Wis United States Matefall Frank O'Connor Nestles Food Company United ‘States Madison

Funeral Services Held for Mrs Wiker

Funeral services were held yesterday from the Presbyterian Church for Mrs M. Wiker. The obsequies were conducted with customary rites, with family andlocal mourners in attendance as the remains were laid to rest.

Wiker M. Wike Presbyterian Phiurchy

Agreement Reached on Siberia Key Policy Rapprochement

An announced Japanese and American accord seeks joint action in Siberia. Tokyo says the plan shifts railway management concerns to a shared approach while maintaining order near the Trans-Siberian lines. Negotiations continue as Japan adjusts its support to the Omsk government.

Vladivostok Siberia United States Japan America Tokio United ‘States Siberian Omsk Admiral Kotchak Americ¢a Basa Far East Publicity Bureau Elments

All Nebraska reception honors General Pershing at capitol

Lincoln Neb Dec 26 an all Nebraska reception to General John J Pershing was held tonight at the state capitol attended by a large crowd of Lincoln people and many visitors from other states it aimed to give the public opportunity not afforded at the more exclusive functions to the general. In the receiving line with the general were Governor Mayor Miller of Lincoln and a number of townspeople Friends of many years standing were present Earlier in the day General Pershing was the honor guest at a luncheon tendered by a merchants club There were no speeches tonight and the reception was marked by informality.

Lincoln John J. Pershing State’ Capitol Perahting Miller General Pershing By. A

Missing Bridegroom Found In Room In New York

Associated Press report from New York notes a missing bridegroom found safe in a private room. The article mentions Ruth and Keeney among cited individuals and references local tax concerns while detailing the unusual discovery.

New York Associated Press Ruth M Keeney Monson

American Legion Posts Reach 6561 Worldwide Count

American Legion reports 6561 posts globally across the United States and foreign countries. France England and Canada each host one post. Alaska has four and Hawaii five. Ten states top 200 posts led by New York with 777, Pennsylvania 497, Minnesota 364, Illinois 349. Indiana 203 and other states listed with post totals.

Indianapolis Ind American Legion United States France England Canada Alaska Hawaii Cuba Mexico Philippines Islands New York Pennsylvania Minnesota Ilinois Iowa Ohio Massachusetts New Jersey Missouri Indiana Alabama Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Idaho Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Marylaxid Michigan Mississippi Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Mexico North Carolina North Dakota Oklahoma Oregon Rhode Island South Carolin South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington

Confederate General Cox Dies After War End

Richmond dispatch reports Brig. Gen. William Ruffin Cox, longtime Confederate officer at Appomattox, died December 26 in Virginia. Cox later rose in North Carolina politics, serving terms in Congress and as secretary of the United States Senate under both Democratic and Republican administrations.

Richmond William Ruffin Cox Appotomax Court House Sometter Tee Cox North “Carolina Congress United States Senate

Denies Detzer charged with cruelty at Le Mans court martial

In New York the defense denies prisoners in a military police company suffered brutal treatment at Le Mans. Witnesses include Sgt Edward Butler and Sgt Major Muirray Phillips testifying at the Governors Island court martial for Captain Karl W Detzer, commander of the company. Butler disputes Phillips testimony and claims the charge was broader than evidence showed.

Byenne Pras New York LeMans Thej Governors Island Karl W. Detzer wAgs Edward B. Butler Bt. Louis Muirray Phillips Brooklyn Cour Adden Butler

Burley Man Shot During Family Quarrel

Word received in bwin Dis yesterday of a shooting during a quarrel in Bur ley Christmas runhorning in which Feamster was fatally wounded. John Johnson is in jail charged with the shooting. Bad blood existed between the two men for some time according to the sword rerohine bene. Johnson claims self defense as Feamster had allegedly insulted his wife. Feamster’s brother says the injured man has little chance for recovery. Yohneen is in jail awaiting the outcome.

Bureley Feamster John Johnson Lee Johnson Nanan Meamster Yohneen

Palace Cafe For Sale Twin Falls Idaho

Notice by Merlin B Ketcham administrator with will annexed of the estate of Joseph R Booth deceased to creditors and all persons having claims against the estate to exhibit them with vouchers within ten months after first publication. Office at First National Bank Building Twin Falls Idaho. dated December 20 1919.

Joseph R. Booth Merlin B. Ketcham Asher B. Wilson First National Bank Twin Falls Idaho

Alias Summons in Fourth Judicial District Idaho

A summons in the Fourth Judicial District of Idaho charges Henry Osman and related parties as defendants in a divorce action. The State of Idaho pursues dissolution of marriage on cruelty grounds. Defendants must appear within twenty to forty days depending on service location, or the plaintiff will seek relief. Clerk J. Siggins notes the case at Twin Falls with Guthrie and Myers as plaintiffs’ attorneys.

District Court of the Fourth Sudietat ‘District Tetahto Sowite Fats County Augusta Osman Jaenry Osmar Idaho Twingralls County Diaes J. Siggins Guthrie & Myers Plainstiff Twin Falls Doe

Alias summons in quiet title action in Twin Falls Idaho

Judicial District of Idaho in Twin Falls County issues alias summons to Ming Snyder deceased Mina Snyder unknown heirs and devisees and unknown owners Lot 3 Block 140 original townsite Twin Falls Idaho Lumber Company defendants. Plaintiff Frank A. Purdy seeks judgment to quiet title. Defendant must answer within twenty days if served in district or forty days otherwise. Witness date November 14, 1919. Guthrie Myers attorneys. Probate court folder shows action to quiet title in Lot 3 Block 140 original Twin Falls townsite.

Fourth Judicial District State of Idaho Foxy Twin Falls County Frank A. Purdy Ming Snyder Mina Snyder Twin Falls Twin Walls County Idaho Lumber Company Las Twin Luis Twin Falls County State—of Idaho Idaho Lumber Eme- Hany District Court of Fourth Judicial District of Tdaho Judicial Twin ‘Falls Twins County Sea

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