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Newspaper

Twin Falls Chronicle

Location

Twin Falls, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1920

Page

7

City council approves bond issue plan for park projects

City council discussed a bond election to issue 25000 for park purchases and improvements, with 20000 for site and 5000 for this year's work. A 50000 library bond was rejected for now. Three land additions were accepted, Adams Street extension considered, streetlight request referred, water main extension offered, and sprinkler costs debated.

the Chamber of Commerce Counll Murtaugh East Lawn Heyburn Avenue Eldridge

Examinations Spark Amusing Answers From County Pupils

County superintendent Brittomart Wolfe reports the correction of exam papers showed many unique responses from pupils. Highlights include a Miss who declined the adjective sick as sick, worse, dead and another who called a judge “a man to whom people went when they couldn't find a lawyer.” A third pupil offered a humorous guess on Bolsheviki as a cootie.

Brittomart Wolfe

Johnson Identified as Former Jarbidge Resident

Sheriff A M Sprague announced that R E Johnson, once living in Jarbidge, has been identified as a former resident. Dispatches from Salt Lake claimed he was murdered and carried letters showing a past residence in Twin. Johnson reportedly ran a dance hall at Jarbidge and was known to Twin Falls residents.

A. M. Sprague R. E. Johnson Salt Lake Jarbidge Johnson Twin Twin Falls

Tom Koto Building To Start Work Soon

W G Reed, contractor, secured city council permission to use part of Main Street to store structural steel for the new Koto building adjoining the Idaho Power building. The 50 by 125 foot two story structure with full basement will include a restaurant room on the ground floor for rental, with total cost about 40000 dollars.

W. G. Reed Koto Idaho Power ‘Pbuilding

State Farm Bureau Meets February 9 in Boise

W F Alworth president of State and County Farm Bureau Associations and L W Coleman county agent prepare for the Idaho State Farm Bureau meeting to be held in Boise February 9 and 10. Many issues will be discussed including affiliations with the American Federation of Farm Bureaus. Dues are seen as high by Idaho members. Officers for the next year will be chosen.

W. F. Alworth State County Farm Bureau “Associations L.W. Coleman Idaho State Farm Bureau Association Boise American Federation of Farm Bureaus Idaho Farm Bureau

Plansevor Rural School Competitions Planned

At a Saturday meeting in Buhl and filer plans were matured for the annual rural school contest involving students from Filer Buhl and surrounding districts. Sections include rural schools around Hansen Kimberly and Castleford with contests in various subjects.

Buhl and Filer Filer Buhl Hansen Kimberly Castleford

Postpone Sentencing Four Young Men for Burglary

Due to the illness of Prosecutor Stephan, Judge W A Babcock postponed the sentencing of four youths who confessed to burglary charges until Friday. Eight arrests for burglary were made in the past week. The four awaiting sentence have parole applications pending, while the other four await trial.

Stephan W. A. Babcock

Prosecution Attorney Frank Steph an Confined at Home

The prosecuting attorney Frank Steph an is laid up at home with a light attack of grip.

I Lb Frank Stephan

Mexicans can judge who tried W C Jenkins

Judge Ferdinand Guzman of Puebla's second criminal court presided over investigations into the William O. Jenkins case, the American consular agent held for ransom, after last month’s events.

W. C. Jenkins Associated Press Washington Ferdinand Guzman Second Criminal Court Puebla William O. Jenkins

Tuberculosis toll rises in war era estimates

A wartime report estimates 46,000 tubercular victims and projects up to 60,000 within five years, highlighting the growing toll of illness linked to conflict and postwar conditions.

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Judge Guzman Removed From Office Amid Investigation Dispute

Mexico City advices report Guzman ousted for steering the inquiry by personal impressions rather than judicial evidence. State Department materials indicate he followed policy, while Puebla friends complain he bears the onus of the case.

Mexico City State Department Guzman Puebla

Finnish Prohibition Spurs Spirit Smuggling Industry

Stockholm Jan 26 Finland loses control of its long coastline as prohibition drives a thriving smuggling trade in spirits. Authorities struggle to curb influx along the extensive coast.

Associated Press Stockholm Finland

Bramer Defeats Zulu Kid In 10 Round Bout

Bramer of the Pacific Coast captured a referee's decision over the Zulu Kid of Brook in tonight's 10 round fight at Hot Springs Arkansas. The bout featured Bramer in the pantamweight class as both fighters battled through ten frames with Bramer securing the win on points.

Associated Press Hot Springs Ark Bramer Pacific Coast Brookin Nic

Two Couples United in Marriage by W A Moore

W A Moore pastor of the Christian church united two couples in marriage last night. Simon A Walton 22 of Hansen wed Florence I Larsen 20 of Rock Creek. They will live in Hansen. Albert Canada Evans 19 and Mary Ruth Constable 17 of Twin Falls were married and will live in Twin Falls.

W. A. Moore The Christian Church Simon A. Walton Hansen Florence I. Larsen Rock Creek Albert Canada Evans Mary Ruth Constable Twin Falls Mr. Moore

Young Bob Fitzsimmons Wins in Second Ring Appearance

Jersey City January 26 Young Bob Fitzsimmons son of the former world heavyweight champion defeated Eddie West of Newark in seven rounds of an eight round bout. He weathered a barrage of blows before his opponent quit. The victory mirrors the early career of his famed father who won the middleweight title decades ago.

Jersey City N. J Bob Fitzsimmons Eddie West Newark Young

Dempsey and Fitzsimmons Clash Recalled in Fragile Text

A fragmented OCR passage recalls former champion Jack Dempsey and rival Fitzsimmons in a fast paced exchange. The report notes Dempsey’s punches lacked force and the bout was dominated by rapid exchanges and strong blows from Fitzsimmons, who pressed the action throughout.

Jack ‘Demp Eorf Pareil Nesthy Fitzsimmons West

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