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Newspaper
Twin Falls Chronicle
Location
Twin Falls, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1920
Page
1
The Cerdic was reported to be continuing her voyage to New York as officials monitor its progress. Cargo and voyage status remain under observation by maritime authorities and port officials.
Chicago health officials report more than 2000 influenza and pneumonia cases in 48 hours with about 50 deaths. Today 500 new influenza cases were logged along with 10 deaths and pneumonia totals near 100 with 16 deaths. Health Commissioner John Diu notes numerous complaints and bacteriologists advise against using last year's serums and antitoxins as preventatives.
Paris dispatch reports M. Deschanel plans to keep his role as president of the chamber of deputies until oath as president. Premier Millerand held talks with his new cabinet, then visited President Poincare at the Elysee. Millerand to present ministers to Poincare and Deschanel Tuesday. A senator may head the pensions ministry.
A new comet discovery by a Spanish observer was announced by Harvard Observatory tonight via cable from Professor Lecointe who heads the new international bureau. The comet is visible with a large telescope in Lanly.
The Associated Press reports a proposed bill to control the distribution of old print paper for a year after proclamation. The wording appears fragmented but indicates a government effort to regulate paper flow and impose a time-limited control mechanism.
Exiles from the United States cross into Soviet Russia amid cheers and disorder. Bolshevik authorities limit entry to three, names not public. Emma Goldman and Alexander Berkman among those rumored selected, while Maxim Gorky’s delegation awaits. Goldman calls returning moment of her life, expresses mixed feelings toward America.
The Senate investigation into Bolshevik propaganda halts after Ludwig Martens reads a life history. The subcommittee adjourns to Monday to allow Wade H. Ellis to join as counsel, while debates over Archibald Stevenson’s appointment fuel a clash with Senator Borah who threatens to quit.
Associated Press report from Washington dated January 29 notes Raymond Fosdick, undersecretary general of the League of Nations, and Sina Drummond of the American nation figure in the dispatch.
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Washington January 19 The Supreme Court decided to pass on the validity of both the federal prohibition amendment which took effect Saturday and the act of Congress prescribing its enforcement Proceedings will be aided by Solicitor General for Rhode Island case noting a motion seeking dispeat of the Rhode Island case based on unclear text
In Eugene Oregon on January nineteenth two fatal crashes and a third deadly incident were reported by the Associated Press. Details remain sparse but authorities confirm three deaths across separate accidents.
Seattle officials and federal agents swept 700 people from pools halls hotels and gathering places in a nationwide drive to break radical activity. Many detainees faced immigration reviews with about 200 likely to attend deportation hearings. The roundup targeted the Union of Russian Workers and included alleged I W W members in the sweep.
Earnest Coates age 21 and Ralph Costes age 18 were arrested in Vancouver Washington for violating the criminal syndicalism act by acting as organizers for the Industrial Workers of the World. They pleaded guilty in circuit court and were sentenced to six months to ten years in the state reformatory.
Salem Oregon January 19 ninety four bills and a miscellaneous assortment of memorials and resolutions were passed by the special session of the Oregon legislature which adjourned shortly after daylight Sunday Every measure urged by the governor as an emergency was approved Governor Olcott announced he would veto the straight party ticket ballot bill passed on the final day of the extraordinary session The measure allows a voter to cast a party ticket with one mark while still permitting scratching the ticket if desired
Naples dispatch notes Italian authorities and American consuls enforcing strict passport checks to prevent Bolsheviks and anarchists from returning to the United States via emigration, targeting Italians who have traveled to Russia or been arrested.
Washington reports a Senate naval committee will investigate charges by Rear Admiral Sims that the navy failed to cooperate with allies during the war. J. R. Rathom of the Providence Journal accuses that Secretary Daniels knew seamen were used for vile entrapments, prompting broader inquiry on naval conduct and decorations.
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