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Twin Falls Chronicle

Location

Twin Falls, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1920

Page

4

Court Holds Petition Hazy in Contention in Idaho Case

Judge W W A Babcock partially sustains the demurrer to Frank De Kolig et al seeking canal election review. The court finds the petition hazy and uncertain who cast illegal votes or whether voters were bona fide stockholders ten days prior. Plaintiffs may amend within ten days to name illegal voters and clarify action.

W.W. A. Babcock Twin Falls Canal Company Brown, Barker, Kennedy and Lincoln Frank de Kolig Bothwell James R. Bothwell Thos Turner K. Hackman Babcock Twin Falls Q Canal Company A Corporation Claude Brown J. H. Barker Fr. A. Kennedy Ivan G. Lincoln Twin Falls Idaho Jran Anise T. K .Hackman Esquire

Small Stock Ranch For Sale by Owner in Cokeville Wyoming

By owner 175 acres mostly Bear River bottom with water for 80 acres. Improved with grain hay and pasture thirds. Daily mail and mile to railway, school nearby. Some machinery, 12 cattle, six mares, 20 tons hay. $25 per acre. Also selling 12 cattle, six mares, 20 tons hay and machinery. Write for particulars. Cokeville Wyo. Publication date 1-15-16-17.

Daily Mail

District Judge Signature Date Line in 1920 Document

On the 14th day of January, 1920, the document is signed by WM. A. BABCOCK as District Judge. The brief indicates an official stamp or closing line from a court proceeding or filing.

A. D WM. A. _BABCOCK Indge

Bolshevik retreat forced by Korsovka capture on Moscow line

Riga dispatch dated January 13 reports Korsovka's capture cut the rail line between Dvinsk and Psvov, leaving Ruczytsi as the sole retreat route for Soviet forces after Bolshevik troops at Rzezytsa were separated from their northern front.

London Riga Lettish Korsovka Dvinsk Psvov Rzezytsa Ruczytsi Moscow

Government suit against Trans-Continental Oil dismissed

Pittsburg January 14 The suit of the United States government against the Trans Continental Oil Company and five officials of the concern in which it was alleged the firm charged unjust and unreasonable prices for fuel oil was ordered dismissed today by the district attorney.

Pittsburg United States Trans-Continental Oil Company Ane Attorugy

Hoover Candidate Only If Drafted

Herbert Hoover is described as a progressive Republican who would not seek high office unless there is overwhelming popular demand. Julius Barnes, Hoover ally and head of the United States Wheat Corporation, spoke at a National Wholesale Drygoods Association dinner, noting Hoover would only run if party prospects collapse and liberal voters pressure for leadership.

New York Herbert Hoover Julius Barnes Barnes United States Wheat Corporation National ’ ‘Wholesale ‘Drygoods Association Hoover Republican

Legion Team Prepares For Oakley Clash In Tough Practice

Local post American Legion basketball squad intensifies drills ahead of Friday night clash with Oakley. Observers expect a victory, with season championship hopes high. Probable Twin Malls lineup lists Newman and Lodges at forwards, Gennett at center, Wieffner and Chapman as guards.

Post American Legion Oakley Senate Oakleyites Legionaires Newman and Lodges Gennett Wieffner and Chapman

Remodeling of Skeels Wiley Drug Store Site Advanced

Work on remodeling the building formerly occupied by the Skeels Wiley drug store for the Idaho State bank is progressing. A large new vault will be installed, with rock from the Twin Falls highway district's plant.

Skeels-Wiley Drug Idaho State Bank Twin Falls Dstrict Operulion

Flyweight Championship Arrangements Not Finalized

George Bremer, manager for Frankie Mason of Fort Wayne, says the world flyweight title bout with Jimmy Wilde is not closed though negotiations continue with promoter Ad Thatcher to stage the match in Toledo. Mason is billed for a 12 round bout with Carl Tremaine tomorrow night but fell ill with a flu-like illness.

Toledo Ohio George Bremer Fort Wayne Ind Frankie Mason Mason Jimmy Wilde Milwaukeey Biemer Ad Thatcher Milwaukee Carl Tremaine Boxing Commission

Miners and Operators Clash as Coal Strike Case Opens

On the third day of hearings before President Wilsons commission the United Mine Workers spokesmen argued a 66 percent wage rise and a 30 hour week, while operators countered with a claim that a 60 percent wage increase is the central issue. John L. Lewis defended the 30 hour week as a year round work plan, citing geological data and rising living costs since 1914. Crews for the operators criticized the wage demand and disputed the feasibility of a 30 hour week.

Washington Jan Wilson United ‘Mine America Ralph Oie Penna Terre” i Rrank Farrington Illinois Miners’ Union Illinois John L. Lewis United Mine Workers Geological Survey Lewis Commission

Solution sought for big problems after war reform plan

The article discusses a proposal to manage postwar debts and inflation. It urges extending Germany’s payment period if needed, suggests broader funding from favorable trade balancers, and favors long term, minimal loans. It calls for preserving free trade while securing securities and prioritizing interest and amortization.

Germany Austria

Twin Falls High School basketball team heads on first big trip

The Twin Falls team departs for its initial road swing of the year. They face Rupert tomorrow evening, Gooding Friday, and Shoshone Saturday. Forward lineup includes Newman Yachem and P King with Carter and R King at center, Pitzler Taylor and Bailey at guard. Krengle and Hertz miss trip due to injuries.

Twin Falls Rupert Newman Yachem P. King Carter R. King Pitzler Taylor Bailey Krengle Hertz

President Wilson Thanks Carlisle Town in Letter

At a Carlisle city council meeting the mayor read a letter from President Wilson acknowledging receipt of a casket presented by the city of Carlisle. The brief note confirms the town’s ceremonial gesture and the presidency’s acknowledgment.

Associated Press Carlisle Eng Wilson

Budget approval for Foreign Missions reaches $104 million

New Haven Conn January 14 1920 The Foreign Missions Board of the Protestant churches of the United States and Canada approved a budget of 104 million dollars for 1920. Dr. Robert urged extending the work worldwide with 9 million set for new fields.

New Haven Conn Foreign Board of the ‘Protestant United States and Canad Robert New. Fields

Armour company dissolves steps to segregate leather holdings

Chicago June 14 The Armour Leather company directors ordered steps to segregate leather properties into a separate Armour Leather company. They plan to offer stock to preferred stockholders and convert Armour six percent debentures into seven percent preferred stock. Debenture conversion totals about 36 million dollars in 19 months and redemption plans may be considered when debentures are callable at par. Subscription price and par value of the new stock were not announced.

Chicago Juni Agsmaue Ompany Leather Company kKompany An ‘Nnout Pbogks

Penitentiary to Produce Nichols for Clark Case

District Judge Babcock ordered the state penitentiary warden to produce B. W. Nichols who was recently imprisoned on a grand larceny charge. The complaint also names Clark and others who are slated for trial next Monday.

Frank ‘L. Stephan Babcock State Penitentiary B. W. Nichols

Cases of Mysterious Malady Reported in Bryan County

Oklahoma City January 14 reports say one hundred cases of the mysterious intestinal illness seen in several southwest communities have been reported in Bryan County, according to information received by the State Board of Health.

Oklahoma City Okla Bryan State Board of Health

Fragmentary note on attack objective at West Portal building

A damaged OCR fragment mentions a hasty entry by entities aiming at a specific building, identified as the West Portal. It notes the building as the objective of an attack, but details are unclear.

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