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Newspaper
Twin Falls Chronicle
Location
Twin Falls, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1920
Page
2
A plea argues that Sunday leisure diverges across activities from driving and fishing to ball games and urges opening movie houses. It claims prohibition fuels radicalism by regulating the "other fellow" and asks who shall deny the people their Sunday amusement.
A speech from the supreme chancellor of the Knights of Pythias urges members to unite against Reds Bolshevism and foreign threats. The article frames the order as American, born from Civil War era chaos, dedicated to healing divisions and fostering patriotic brotherhood nationwide.
The piece argues Europe, especially France, suffers from materialist diplomacy and idealism lacking cohesion in America. It cites Premier Clemenceau's London visit as highlighting postwar diplomacy failures, noting France faces a ruined alliance with Russia and a faltering peace strategy.
The article critiques the Versailles conference outcome, noting France resisted idealism and League of Nations while seeking rigid alliances. It argues France desired hard balance of power and greater postwar alignment, expressing dissatisfaction with a US retreat and Britain tepid support. It calls for more compromise and lasting bonds of friendship.
The piece marks Franklin's 214th birth anniversary and recaps his autobiography principles. It lists resolutions like frugality industry sincerity justice moderation tranquility and humility as a foundation for national reconstruction through individual self discipline.
Not power but service guides Paderewski as he resigns as prime minister and joins the national Diet with peasant representatives. He renounces high office to serve his country amid peril, insisting his future role will be humble and focused on reconstruction.
Every disabled veteran who received one of the extra compensation checks will agree the payments came under the Sweet bill. The statement frames the payments as tied to a legislative measure and highlights veterans receiving enhanced benefits.
Associated Press reports on lawmakers hearing how U S capitalists spent vast sums for war needs without profit while secrets from German methods were used to extract nitrogen. Frank Washburn of American Cyanamid testified no net profit from $89 million in war work at Muscle Shoals. plant cost $62 million and produced 1500 tons of ammonium nitrate by armistice. A lengthy account notes government delays on a $1.5 million fee and reimbursement of families. contrasting views on profits and service. Also reported: Mexican federal officer shot and killed Gonzales, a Starr county rancher’s nephew, near Camargo after an argument.
Michael H Spellacy, longtime Mexico oil man, testified to a Senate foreign relations subcommittee that companies operating in the arasphige district must either bribe or fight Mexicans, as he described years in the oil business in Mexico.
Mexico plans a nationwide propaganda push in the United States, according to Mariano Vidamonte, assistant secretary of the Mexican treasury. He passed through Laredo en route to New York for the Pan American conference.
The report states Lincoln will speak in Lincoln Nebraska and New York on January 18. It notes the cabinet met but did not confirm if democratic leaders discussed the split between the president and Mr Bryar over the treaty issue. Leaders caution about potential impact at the convention and in November polls.
George Osborne manager of a Wyoming governor Carey ranch was shot in Douglas on the street by David Knighton a wealthy stock grower. Seven shots from a large caliber revolver struck Osborne who had previously been Knighton’s ranch foreman. Knighton surrendered saying he would plead unwritten law as a defense in his divorce suit.
United States District Attorney E. W. Fiske warned that any bread price increase announced by Sioux Falls bakers will be treated as a violation of the food control act. The baking industry of the state has been weighing possible price hikes.
Information from the Associated Press states that Tasandra Gonzales, an American living in San Rio Grande City, Texas, was killed in a recent incident in San Antonio. Further details were not immediately available.
The Arkansas supreme court issued stays of execution for 12 Black inmates on death sentences tied to murders during the recent insurrection in Phillips County. Appeals filed in lower courts prompted the delays, deferring all executions indefinitely.
George Nelles of Topeka was elected captain of the 1920 Kansas University football team. The selection was announced tonight as the squad prepares for the upcoming season.
Associated Press reports tensions as five suspended leaders face renewed opposition from Republican figures and socialists demand revocation. The socialist party plans reinstatement campaigns, with lawyers ready to back legal or public-opinion challenges. Charles Solomon comments on perceived emphasis at a Chicago convention.
Paris reports manager Deschamps of Georges Carpentier denies Chicago dispatch claiming C B Cochrane promised a Dempsey Carpentier fight contract in London conditional on Dempsey signing a similar contract by January 15. If Dempsey fails to sign, the agreement would expire on that date.
The Catholic Women's League hosted a crowded social evening in Cotillion Hall with adult church members as guests. Cards, dancing, and refreshments followed, kicking off a series of Twin Falls Catholic events to foster closer church ties.
Ottawa January 9 Associated Press Parliament has been officially called for Thursday February 26. The address in reply to the throne speech is expected to be moved by Hugh Cronyn M P. and seconded by Alexander McGregor member from Pictou Nova Scotia.
Notice to creditors and all persons with claims against the estate of Alice A Pope deceased. E A McIntire administrator, office Guthrie Myers Twi Falls Idaho. Claims must be exhibited within ten days after first publication. Dated December 24 1919.
Estate of Sam Hardy deceased is represented by Phil Hardy administrator. Creditors and all persons with claims must present them with vouchers within four months after the first publication. Claims should be shown at Guthrie & Myers attorneysTwin Falls Idaho the place fixed for estate business.
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