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Newspaper
Twin Falls Chronicle
Location
Twin Falls, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1920
Page
5
Boise reporters describe Idaho Democratic leaders reacting after a Republican gathering in Lincoln Day events. The piece notes Nugent’s attack as he tries to reestablish influence, with tensions among old line Democrats who struck a deal with Borah and Dubois.
Associated Press report from Washington details Fletcher and Smith introducing a bond plan to reclaim unused western and southern lands via a federal farm loan system. The proposal envisions escalating bond sales: 20 million first year, 30 million second, 40 million third, and 1 billion fourth, aiming for five million acres reclaimed by year ten, with southern leaders backing a national scope.
Washington reports that General Pimer announced that February 27 has been fixed for the settlement of the Packers case. Attorneys indicated government involvement and defendants remain in consideration as talks proceed.
Announcement reports R B King, manager of the Twin Falls office, named general superintendent of Idaho Power Company with Boise headquarters. He will move to Boise shortly. successor as head of Twin Falls office not yet announced.
A community gathering honored Mr Park on his 60th birthday with family present. Local neighbors shared memories as the guest began a new decade, reflecting on years of service and local ties.
The Associated Press reports Elihu Root opened the Republican campaign with a keynote address at the unofficial state convention in New York. He denounced the Wilson Democratic administration, urged decentralization of executive power, treaty amendments, league reform, and universal military training. Delegates Wadsworth Calder Thompson and Miller were named to attend the national convention. Mrs Livermore and Charles W Anderson named as alternates. The convention will not bind to any candidate.
Galveston Texas February 19 nine hundred Southern Pacific longshoremen voted by an overwhelming majority to return to work tomorrow. They will resume on old pay scale 60 cents per hour regular time and 90 cents for overtime. Morgan Steamship Line agent announced embargoes on freight due to the strike would be lifted at once.
Governor Lowden, Republican presidential hopeful, urged strong local and municipal government to protect self rule. He warned mob action endangers towns and urged citizens to serve as peace officers. He spoke at three meetings. a planned reception for Mrs. Lowden was canceled due to her illness. He is set to speak in Aberdeene and Huron on upcoming dates.
Washington February 19 The peace treaty debate lapsed again today as neither side moved to bring the subject to Senate consideration.
Mrs Conner Filer died at 9 tonight at the Conner home near Filet after a several year illness. Daughter of G C White of Colfax Washington, she had been almost helpless for over a year. Funeral services set for Saturday at 2 30 pm at the Conner home. interment in Colfax. She served as Twin Falls County treasurer from 1900 to 1904 and was sister to Mrs August Paulson.
Los Angeles report notes Dr. Charles A. Ta Reed of Cincinnati, former American Medical Association president, telling the Los Angeles County Medical Association that the time has come for the medical profession to unionize to protect its own interests and those of the public. The speech, dated February, reflects concerns about professional unity and public safety amid evolving medical practice.
Washington report says Representative Sanders of Indiana charged members of Congress were called into a caucus to be dictated to by railroad labor, and that the reform effort to own the rail system was a bid to defeat the rail bill. He attacked President Gompers of the Federation of Labor and faced countering remarks from other lawmakers.
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