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Twin Falls Chronicle

Location

Twin Falls, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1920

Page

4

Profiteering blamed in high cost of living talk

Howard M. Wigg, assistant U S attorney general, at the National Dry Goods association convention in New York outlines six causes of rising prices. He singles out profiteering and urges coordinated action among labor, public, manufacturers, producers, wholesalers, and distributors. He warns of overstocked retailers and urges price reductions to restore public confidence.

Associated Press York Howard ‘i. Wigg United Tes National Dry Gods Association Figg Wigg Fige Vige Washington Howver America David Saville Muzzey

Lowden Calls for Reorganized Government in Washington

Illinois Governor Frank O. Lowden, GOP presidential hopeful, urged a businesslike reorganization of federal government during a Sioux Falls speech. He pushed budget reform, criticized direct-to-congress appropriations, and linked tax cuts to lower living costs amid national unrest before the North Dakota primaries.

Siouxfalls Washington Frank O. Lowden Illinois Lowden North Dakota Ilinois

First Scholastic Contest Held Today in Twin Falls County

The first district contest in spelling arithmetic map drawing and storytelling for eight Twin Falls county schools will be at Kimberly High School tomorrow at 1 PM. Local schools held pre contest rounds to select entrants with two per subject. Winners advanced to county finals in Twin Falls. J J Stubbs Hansen school superintendent is contest chairman at Kimberly.

Twin Falls County Kimberly High School Twin Falls J. J. Stubbs Hansen School Kimberly

Women proposed to oppose New York senator race

In a letter to May Gatt Miss Mary G Wilbreth president of the National Association Opposed to Women Suffrage urged Carrie Chapman Catt or Mary Garrett Hay to run against Senator James W. Wadsworth in New York. The move would test the anti suffrage argument that women prefer male representation in politics.

Washington Carrie ‘Chapman Cult New League of Woman Voters Mary Garrett Hay New York James W. Wadsworth Jel Mayl Catt Mary G. Wilbreth National Association Wilbreth

Adriatic settlement note fuels renewed diplomacy

President Wilson's note to the Allied Supreme Council on the Adriatic dispute sparks renewed negotiations. The council's conciliatory reply is under review at the State Department as European press reports hesitation and strategic steps unfold. Britain cites official denial over modified replies amid public interest in U.S. involvement. Diplomatic observers see potential for U.S. role in resolving Fiume and Dalmatian issues with Italy and Yugoslavia.

Washington Wilson Supreme Council State Department London Adriatic Jugo- Slavia United States League of Nations Davis Europe Paris Italy Jugo-Slavia Council France Great Britain Andrew Bonar Law House of Commons Viscount Grey Robert Cecil Chamberlain John W. Davis Nitti

Hoover Honored by Civic Forum With Medal of Honor

Herbert Hoover, lauded as a civilian hero, receives the Civic Forum medal of honor in a testimonial at New York. Horace WuWinchet notes Hoover collected eighty thousand volumes on the war for Stanford, aiding history studies. Charles Hughes presides, praising universal cooperation and warning against unselfishness and partisanship.

NEW + YORK Herbert Hoover Chaile Sa F . Charles’ ‘Te. Hughes Civic Forum Hoover Alexander ‘Grafant Bell Thomas Alva Edison George Washington Goethals America Horace ‘Wu Winchet Institute ‘of American Mining Engineers Europe United ‘States Leland Stanford University Hughes

American viewpoint on postwar decisions in Paris talks

The United States will not join plenary Paris decisions but will have an American representative to refer issues to the state department. Ambassadors Wallace will be kept informed as talks cover Turkey and Armenia, with entente powers likely to seek U S advice on Armenian matters.

United States Paris Department Turkey Wallace Armenia

Legion Team Defeats Jerome Post 53 to 25

Twin Falls Legion post basketball team cruised to a decisive 53 to 25 victory over Jerome Post last night. The Twin Falls lineup featured Newlan McCain Ikard Bennet Howberry Lavender and a fast, cohesive attack. Jerome's forwards were Stanton and Stanton with Ellis Robinson and guards Vaughn and Thorson. Denman refereed.

Stanton G. Stanton Ellis Robinson Vaughn Thorson Denman

Three Dead From Fire At Lorraine Hotel Providence

Fire swept Lorraine hotel in Providence early today. Police report three known dead and 32 others missing with 106 guests registered. 71 found safe. Most missing are from Massachusetts and New York as investigators search the ruins for more bodies and probe the cause.

Associated Press Providence R. I Lorraine Hotel Massachusetts New York

Veteran of the G. A. R. Dies at 81 in Hazelton

Ewart Engle aged 81 died at the local hospital after an operation. He resided in Hazelton and will be buried today from the De Witt chapel. Members of the local G. A. R. post will officiate at the funeral.

Ewart ‘Engle Engle Hazelton de ‘Witt A. Alr

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