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Newspaper
Twin Falls Chronicle
Location
Twin Falls, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1920
Page
7
Associated Press reports seven fourteen inch naval rifle mounts built by the Navy Department during the war for use in France have been transferred to new service. These mounts saw actual service on the western front with special gun crews and are now reassigned to other duties.
New York Health Commissioner Copeland issued a plan to modify store and theater hours to relieve crowding in city transit. An appeal for volunteer nurses was issued, with pay set at $6 per day. The measure mirrors the influenza response of October 1918, and new flu cases totaled 2,361 in the past 24 hours.
California health boards report 13 influenza pneumonia deaths nationwide this month with ten in San Francisco, two in Berkeley, and one in Pasadena. Since January 1 overall influenza cases reach 835 across the state.
Walington Jan 24 Sergeant Joseph Dunwoody aged 97 died today at the soldiers home from pneumonia after influenza. Born in Dublin Ireland 1823 his first military service was in the British army in India during the Sepoy rebellion later in the Crimean war. He came to the United States to enlist in the Third United States artillery at the outbreak of the Civil War and served in 23 battles.
Fragmentary writ appears to reference orders restricting heavy and other gatherings in Memphis Tennessee. It notes aired services and mentions new cases reported today with partial wording leaving specifics uncertain.
Chicago reports on influenza comparisons with current figures, detailing city health data and tonight's updated counts. Officials emphasize trends, urging vigilance as cases fluctuate.
The Hague reports the Dutch government and the former German emperor await the allies next move. Amsterdam Telegraaf approves the government’s stand on national honor but condemns sympathy for the ex-kaiser. Holland seeks to join the League of Nations with likely parliamentary approval despite some dissent.
In Washington on January 24, Representative Rogers denounced several diplomatic appointees under William J. Bryan as “the scum of the earth” amid a debate over the diplomatic appropriations bill. He named James M. Sullivan of New Jersey and John Ow. Davis and criticized a minister paid despite being absent in a Central American country for years.
Budapest dispatch reports the Hungarian spirit remains uncrushed by defeat and Bolshevism. citizens, peasants, and soldiers show loyalty amid hardship. Demonstrations, marches, and national songs persist, while a patriotic play "Hero Janos" is staged with Brig. Gen. Baiicholtz and Archduke Joseph among the cheering attendees.
In Washington on January 24 negotiations on the peace treaty stalled as Republican senators reassessed protests against further compromise voiced by Senators Johnson California Borah Idaho and others. Lodge canceled the bipartisan conference and a new meeting was set for Monday with informal talks planned on both sides.
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