War mothers host dinner for Twin Falls returned servicemen
In Twin Falls nearly 600 veterans, most in uniform, were guests at a dinner in the basement of the Methodist church. A girls chorus sang as Colonel Longley announced meals for 350. the crowd quickly filled seats. The meal included chicken, cold ham and beef, salads, bread, butter, vegetables, drinks, and dessert served informally with canteens of Coke pie and ice cream.
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Twin Falls
Methodist Church
Longley
Fragmentary church remark recited after service
A fragment describes mothers assisted by young women as “pervert[ing] the boys with the good things” and after leaving the church basement the common remark heard was “Some chow and some mothers.”
Test Goes to Be Brought in Court
The Justice Department orders immediate prosecution of all cases involving beverages with more than one half of one percent alcohol. Fritzson directs district attorneys in wet territories including San Juan, Francisco, and Chicago to seek swift court decisions on 23 4 percent drinks. Atlantic City reports several arrests and a halt to the sale of alcoholic beverages.
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Associated Press
Washington
Department of Justice
Fritzson
San Juan Francisco
Chicago
Atlantic City
Reversal of Probate Decision in Failing Estate
M. W. Johnson filed in district court to set aside a probate ruling by Judge O. P. Duvall that awarded Mrs. Jessie B. Failing a half interest in the H. J. Failing estate. Johnson, once partner of Failing, alleges the estate includes real property beyond probate court disposal. Jessie B. Failing was married to the deceased. Failing had connections to Twin Walls Bank & Trust and Portland banks.
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O. P. Duvall
Jessie B. Failing
H. J. Failing
M. W. Johnson
District Court
Mr. Johnson
Failing
Twin Walls Bank & Trust Company
Ife
Portland
Oregon
Jessie B. Weling
Townley Hearing Delayed In Court In Jackson Minn
The Associated Press reports from Jackson Minnesota that A C Townley's trial faces delay as Judge A C Dean handles the case against Townley, the state’s defendant and Townley's leadership role in the organization remains central to the proceedings, with courtroom action postponed.
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Townley
Associated Press
Jackson, Minn
A. C. Dean
A. C. Townley
Chronicle Grand Prize Distribution Votes Now Open
The first count of votes will be published Saturday tallying all votes cast up to Friday night this week. Candidates are urged to maximize votes and subscriptions before Friday night and appear on the list. Clip the nomination blank and bring it to The Chronicle office to enter the campaign.
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Chronicle
Nonpartisan League figures in motion to dismiss case
Joseph Gilbert and Townley, organizers of the national Nonpartisan league, face trial on a conspiracy charge. Defense moves to dismiss after state rests, citing a Fargo decision in a similar Mills case where a verdict of not guilty was directed. George Hoke represents the defense.
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Joseph Gilbert
National Nonpartisan League
Townley
Gilbert
George Hoke
Amidon
Fargo
N. Dak
Strike ties up Spokane traction lines
Spokane July 3 Electricians and shopmen for the Spokane and Inland Empire railway struck today. Foremen remained at posts to allow cars on their runs to return to barns. Over 150 miles of city and interurban lines were tied up by the stoppage begun yesterday in support of workers demands.
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Associated Press
Spokane
Spokane & Inland Empire Railway
Back Pay and Wage Demands Stir City Parade Plans
Little Miss workers seek back pay and federal wage scale increases for federally controlled roads. Receiver E F Conners says demands require federal court authorization. Public Safety Commissioner Tilsley notes troops requested as precaution. I W I W members in city for parade and picnic. sworn in as special officers if needed.
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Federal Railroad Administration
E. F. Conners
John H. Tilsley
Department of Public Safety
Industrial Workers of the World
Twin Falls Baseball Recap Lacking Spark In Rubber Game
Twin Falls outslugged the visiting team with 13 hits but failed to deliver a compelling game the night before. Tadlock started for Filer but exited after two frames with Peet taking over center field duties as the crowd endured a low effort rubber game.
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Willae
Twin Falls
Filer
Tadlock
Ageance
Peet
Whitsel
Ween
Denman
Singleton
Rf Thompson
Cf Watson
Carson
Neuman
Patton
Hansen
la Chance
C Miller
Ss Lind
Beck
Bishop
Bergstrom
Eweree
Singleston
Bell
Folllows R. H. EiWiler
Abaz
Ghee
Ehapte
Miller
Oliver
Hanak
Penny
Whitzel
Bidding Time Ends for European War Shipments
Fragmentary text indicates bids or procurement actions tied to the European theater. It notes a cutoff or end of bidding, mentions finance for shipments, and suggests a public process linked to wartime logistics. Names, dates, and places are unreadable in the provided fragment.
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Europe
Lavering Theater Tonight Shows The Tidal Wave
Willard Macks big play The Tidal Wave headlines Lavering Theater tonight at 2 30 am or 8 80 ip time with popular prices 60c 75c and 1 00 seating available at the usual place Get your seats now credits indicate a local theater notice with typical price points and admission call to action
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Lavering
Willard
Visitant Harry Goebel Calls on Winslers
Harry Goebel visits Mr and Mrs Frank Winsler and Mrs Goetel stays as a house guest with the Winslers.
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Harry Goebel
Frank Winsler
Goetel
Mrs. Winsler
No Opposition 70 Pact With France
Washington July 3. The Franco American pact committing the United States to aid France in case of unprovoked German attack will be laid before the senate with the German peace treaty. Officials expect the president to discuss it in his address to Congress. The text had not reached the state department. AP cables provided the first exact terms. Early senate remarks suggest little opposition to the agreement.
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Washington
United States
France
Germany
Senate
Wilson
Congress
State Department
Associated Press
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