This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Twin Falls Chronicle
Location
Twin Falls, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1920
Page
6
In Milwaukee today Georges Oram Hangford, a man linked with the French poiminters, conferred with Steiner and others while Howard Carr of Chicago, a manager, and Ogford, noted as a colored heavyweight, were present.
The report says Langford will travel to France with manager Garr to face Georges Carpentier in three bouts. Langford aims to box in Europe while Carr has reportedly accepted all terms. Jack Kearns, Dempsey's manager, sent a letter stating many offers are under consideration and no schedule will be set soon.
Sioux Falls Jan 6 A lone bandit gained entry to Dr A Moore home by posing as a caller and robbed Mrs Moore of 21500 worth of jewelry. He locked her in a room and escaped.
The Berea Bible class of the Lutheran church meets this evening at seven o'clock at the church.
U S census data show 187791 in hospitals for the insane and 20731 in institutions for the feeble minded, with costs to the nation over 160 million. Field health service officers warn of hereditary and acquired disorders, while new diphtheria tests and vaccines aim to cut child deaths and broaden community immunity.
Boise reports the first Idaho death from New Year celebrations as Nye Davis of Malad died after drinking bootleg liquor. Citizens vow to stamp out illegal liquor. three men earlier sent to insane asylum for liquor use. Revenue official Louis D. Williams notes denatured alcohol and homemade filtration used to color booze. Fifteen illicit stills were smashed in 1919 with more raids anticipated. Hair tonic noted as another intoxication method.
The revenue collector warns stores that selling large quantities of flavoring extract, hair tonic, or patented preparations to one person could incur liability. The notice stresses enforcement on bulk sales and signals potential penalties for misuse.
Three indictments against Thomas J. Mooney and two against Israel Weinerg were dismissed in San Francisco Superior Court over the 1916 Preparedness Day bombing. Mrs. Rena Mooney and Warren K. Billings faces remaining charges in another court branch.
Boston news reports state Heinie Wagner, former Red Sox shortstop and later Barrow’s assistant in 1919, will not be with the team in the coming season. Frazee offered no comment on Wagner’s plans and did not reveal future roster decisions.
Plan calls for 200000 pastors in all states to seek converts, culminating on Easter Sunday. An independent Methodist plan aims for one million new members by June 1. Northern Baptists finalize a five year program to raise 100 million dollars for global Christian work.
In Reno Nevada Mrs Helen Draper Taft daughter of ex governor Drape of Massachusetts was granted a divorce in six minutes from Walbridge Smith Taft nephew of former President Taft. They wed in Boston February 10 1917 and separated in Cleveland in June 1918.
Bandits in Winchester Kans stole liberty bonds worth between 50000 and 75000 dollars from the Citizens State Bank southwest of Atchison today. The robbery occurred in broad daylight as the bank, located southwest of the city, was entered and the bonds were taken. No injuries reported.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.