House committee split on repeal or loosening beer ban
Five members of the house judiciary committee issued a minority report urging repeal of the wartime prohibition act or at least lifting the ban on manufacture and sale of light wines and beer. Chairman Volstead sought a rule for immediate consideration of the general enforcement bill. A test case in San Francisco on interstate beverage transport is welcomed by railroad officials, though no orders to reject alcohol freight were issued.
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Associated Press
Washington
House Judiciary Committee
Congress
Volstead
Judiciary Committee
House
San Francisco
Railroad Administration
California Brewers' Protective Association
Director General
Forday
Church groups receive room allotments and support
The passage notes Methodist, Presbyterian and Episcopal churches offering rooms for meetings and other uses, the Catholic Women's League providing meal service, Rev A H Brand organizing a league assignment, and appreciation for those who encouraged or aided by word or deed. Best Adjutant Jos M Bice signs as acknowledgment.
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Presbyterian
Episcopal Church
Catholic Women's League
A. H. Brand
Jos. M. Bice
Increased Water Supply Follows Celebration
Water in the Twin Falls Canal system rose noticeably yesterday bringing deliveries to 70 percent of normal. No rain fell in the Snake River basin this week, but the July 4 celebration layoff boosted water availability for crops amid cooled weather.
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Twin Falls Canal
Snake River Basin
Treasure hunting shifts as admiralty opens seas to civilians
London July 5 treasure hunting loses its edge of mystery as the British admiralty prepares to reopen salvage work to civilian enterprises in British waters. Millions of dollars in property lie beneath the waves, with some ships too sunk to raise yet others potentially recoverable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Bank of Hansen Stockholders Meeting Notice 1919
A special meeting of the Bank of Hansen stock holders is set for Monday July 7 1919 at 2 o clock in the bank rooms to amend by laws elect law directors and handle any business that may come before the meeting. J R Hall Acting Secy. Mrs T O Boyd hosts Mrs I H Aiken and daughters Elizabeth and Fannie of Pensacola Fla visiting. Dr and Mrs Boyd with guests depart today for a two weeks trip through Yellowstone Park.
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Bank of Hansen
Corporation
J. R. Hall
Sec’y
T. O. Boyd
I. H. Aiken
Elizabeth
Fannie
Pensacola
Fla
Rumanians Refuse Bolshevik Demands Over Ukraine Aid
Geneva July report says the Romanian government rejected a Bolshevik delegation led by Lenine requesting that Romania stop aiding Ukrainians and Admiral Kolchak. The offer included peace terms and guaranteed Romanian control of Bessarabia if Romania complied.
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Associated Press
Geneva
Nikolai Lenine
Kolchak
Berne
Rumania
Bessarabia
Blooded Holstein Brings $100000 to Its Owner
Belvidere New Jersey July 5 King Pontiac a famed blooded Holstein bull was sold today by Mrs Helen Massenat of the Pequest stock farm here to E B Hager of Algonquin Illinois for 100000 Insurance of 70000 is carried on King Pontiac He is five years old and weighs about 2100 pounds.
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Associated Press
Belvidere
N. J
King Pontiac
Helen Massenat
Pequest
E. B. Hager
Algonquin, Til
Lift Silver Restrictions Raise Price Waiver Deal
The Associated Press reports Secretary Glass announced in Washington that price controls tied to a United States Britain silver purchase deal have been waived. The agreement covers 200 million ounces, with initial price of $1.00 per ounce, later $1.01 1/2. Silver has recently traded up to $1.14 per ounce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated ‘Press
Washinton
Glass
United States
Great ‘Britain
Notice to Stockholders Twin Falls Canal Company
Notice to stockholders of Twin Falls Canal Company detailing water delivery changes for four to five days at 70 percent, then reduced to 30 to 35 percent. references water flow increase due to upper river canal and July Fourth celebration. Signed by Secretary W. A. Taylor, July 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twin Falls Canal Company
River
Twin Falls Canal, Company
W. A. Taylor
Cigar Factory Opens in Twin Falls Area
Cigars from a new Twin Falls factory will be on the market shortly as a plant at 232 opens. The facility marks a local business expansion and signals new job potential for the area.
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Twin Falls
Freight Dwindles Cause Rail Deficit Says Hines
Washington July 7 Decreased freight business continues to weigh on railroad finances as General Hines reports large roads with at least one million in annual income posted a 36 million dollar May deficit. Five month losses to the government total 272 million for these roads while express and other costs cut into transportation finances.
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Associated Press
Washngton
Citor General Hines
Hines
Public statement cited on costs by director general
A statement noting that the rise in costs is much smaller than some figures will be seen by the director general. The communication frames the budgetary context and signals ongoing review of price pressures within the organization.
Volunteers to Meet for Richmond Body Search
A call from Mayor W Ildridge urges volunteers to gather at Main Avenue and Shoshone Streets at 7 am to search the canyon under former Sheriff Frant M. Feddall for the body of J J Richmond who may have died by his own hand a couple of weeks ago. J D Rogers and son Fay of Filer traveled to Twin Falls for the event. Al do Hall of Raise is in Twin Falls on business.
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W. Ildridge
Main Avenue
Shoshone Streets
Frant
M. Fe Dall
J. J. Richmond
J.D. Rogers
Fay
Filer
Twin Falls
Dias
AL Do Hall of
Raise
Barber and Emmett Board Timbers With Superior Grain
The passage extols Barber and Emmett for cutting timbers with unmatched precision creating a smooth velvety BP board surface. It contrasts with Solomon’s rough work, noting Solomon hid flaws with gold leaf while the new method reveals natural grain beauty, yielding a richer appearance than beaten gold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barber
Emmett
Solomon
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G. A. RB
Dan McCook Bost No
Capediall Rotarian Club
Chor
Sam
Richmond
Lebanon
Idaho
D. W. Updegraft
Twin Falls, Idaho
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