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Newspaper
Twin Falls Chronicle
Location
Twin Falls, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1920
Page
7
Report notes BBC figures showing 363 percent and the south 389 percent gains as a speaker argues moved to defer action on labor proposals. Baruch’s opposition halted the conference amid political intrigue and education plans for a national traveling style show to promote American women.
Magnus Alexander of Boston, secretary of the employers group, criticized Baruch at the annual convention in Atlantic City. The remarks referenced President Wilsons first industrial conference held in Washington in October.
Secretary Baker sent letters to state governors urging official cooperation in a nationwide army recruiting drive to be launched by the War Department. The effort, Feb 22 to 29 as National Enlistment Week, invites proclamations and citizen support to boost the citizen army to its full authorized strength, with involvement from treasury loan networks, postmasters, civilian patriotic groups and clergy.
AP reports Bobby McLean, the American skater, docking at Bergen on the Stavangerfjord from New York. He is in fine condition and greeted by press as anticipation builds for the world professional skating championship against Oscar Mathiesen. Tickets flood in as 18,000-seat rink expected to be taxed by demand. McLean weighs 145 pounds, 17 pounds lighter than Mathiesen.
North Dakota Republicans adopted resolutions denouncing waste and extravagance in the national administration and signaling support for Gen Leonard Wood. Governor Lowden and Senator Harding were named as possible party standard bearers. Senator McCumber spoke as nominee for National Committeeman, and Gunder Olson was nominated for reelection. Delegates were chosen for the national convention in Chicago with alternates and ten delegates selected for the presidential electors.
President Wilson again appeals to Congress for aid to Europe amid threats to defend democratic nations. The message underscores U S need to respond to European crises with decisive support and foreign policy action.
Ludwig Co and Martens of the Soviet delegation submitted a list to the Senate Foreign Relations sub committee detailing 941 American firms willing to trade with Soviet Russia. The firms span large manufacturers across medicines, dyes, machinery, textiles, automotive, electronics, and more, including Packard, Ford, Goodyear, Westinghouse, Bethlehem, and others.
At the next committee session Mr. Martens stated he would submit a lot of firms contracts already centered into by the Soviet government for the purchase of American goods.
At St Louis January 28 the Sunday School Council of Evangelical Denominations urged stronger ties with the International Sunday School Association. The council amended its constitution to allow international representation at its meetings. Secretary Rev G T Webb reported US Sunday school attendance declined over two years by more than 680000, 1918 total 18,751,787 and 1919 18, 042,022, with no reason given for the drop.
Cork January 27. While Alexander M Sullivan sergeant at law and president of the Irish Association for the Prevention of Intemperance rode by train to Tralee to testify against 11 men accused of attacking him three shots were fired into the coach. A detective in the next coach was cut by broken glass but Sullivan escaped injury.
Sioux City Illinois team Chicago cafes won the five man event in the tri state bowling tourney held here today. The Sioux City venue finished in first place with a total score described as without total of ZEST.
The tribunal apostolic segnatura in Rome is discussing the appeal of Father Caratadba, parish priest of Manila, against a sentence of the sacred rota in a dispute over a legacy. The case is being reviewed by the church court of appeal.
A dispute between the Agostinian order and Father Carntabba centers on ownership of a legacy. The sacred rota has twice ruled for the Agostinians, and a potential third submission awaits tribunal action. If Viather Carntabba’s appeal is allowed, the matter returns to the sacred rota. otherwise the senativa decision may be issued.
Detroit report says Mrs. Maud Scott Richards died of a chloroform overdose in a hotel room. Coroner Parker ruled the death accidental after an investigation, noting the birthday finding in the room and the lack of homicide evidence.
An unclear notice indicates a coroner announced that a room closure would probably be unnecessary and a woman named Tia may be involved. Further readable context is limited.
Robbers force entry to the Byron bank stealing 2000 in cash and over 20000 in securities last night. An acetylene torch was used to burn away the vault lock. PMID: None.
Greek challenger Demetras faced a setback as Jim Londos defeated him in the match. The bout drew a gendered subplot with a woman figure referenced in the case, underscoring the spectacle surrounding the event.
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