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Newspaper
Twin Falls Chronicle
Location
Twin Falls, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1919
Page
2
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The war time two cent rate on letters and postcards ends, restoring the one cent base for letters and maintaining a revenue shift. Officials say the extra cent raised 126 million dollars in under two years, burdening business mailers while funding reforms and reducing wasteful receipts and clutter.
The text argues that using stump speeches for treaty ratification would be a historic novelty, with the people becoming the judges of terms including the league of nations. It warns of crafty rhetoric, urges clear, honest presenters, and asks voters to seek facts free from party or personal bias to avoid manipulation.
Mcborien July 10 Lieutenant Colonel G H Garrison commands Second Lieutenants from last class who graduated from West today boarded the steamship bound for Prance to study scenes of the Ins on the western front. Brown returned Wednesday from Great Falls Montana and has been for the past few days.
State department officials report renewed representations from Britain and France urging the United States to stabilize Mexico so debts can be paid and foreign lives and property protected. British and French investors own Mexican bonds, banks, oil properties, and loans looted under the pretense of issuing loans. No change in U S policy toward Mexico is indicated, but pressure on Carranza increases.
Statements in both chambers show total appropriations this year at 7,337,597,283 versus 20,999,251,973 last year. Senator Warren said eight chief bills finalize at 2,828,283,482 compared with 4,559,681,546 requested in departmental estimates.
Dublin reports County Tipperary and surrounding areas officially ban Sinn Fein and Irish Volunteers, placing local life under military control. Travel into the district requires permits, and membership or meetings of prohibited groups become criminal offenses under a Clare-time precedent. Sinn Fein factions favor the move, viewing it as aiding their push for an Irish republic.
The transport Madawaska arrived at Charleston South Carolina today carrying about 2,800 officers and men. On board were elements of the 248th provisional battalion with HQ, the 335th service battalion with HQ and medical detachments, Companies A through D, the 356 engineer HQ and medical detachments, and several transport corps units including the 163rd and 155th companies plus depot service companies 32 and 33.
Washington July 10 news reports on appropriations for war relief and care programs, amid debate among lawmakers. Details emphasize funding levels, oversight, and potential impacts on military and civilian welfare initiatives.
A campaign drive offers 40 000 votes for each two year Chronicle subscription or equivalent, plus 50 000 SPECIAL EXTRA votes per club of 24 dollars. Two subscriptions total 130 000 votes, enough to propel a new candidate to lead after the 9 PM Monday cutoff on July 21. Prizes and the short competition period add incentive for supporters to act quickly.
Atlanta July 10 Senator James A Reed Democrat Missouri urged the South to oppose the league of nations at a mass meeting arguing the plan would sacrifice national rights and place Americas destinies in others hands.
The dirigible R-34 reached speeds up to 80 miles per hour as it neared its England voyage. Maj. Scott sent thanks to Rear Adm. J H Glennon for Mooring assistance at Mineola and to K.E. Bowie for weather reports. Messages sought regular weather data and wireless reports from vessels along the route. A Newfoundland storm center moved northeast while another over Ontario approached New Foundland as strong westerly winds prevailed toward the 50th meridian and beyond.
In the District Court of Idaho Southern Division George W Wake files for discharge in bankruptcy No 1181 creditors and others must show cause why the petition should not be granted by July 21 1919 and file grounds of opposition within ten days Login details indicate the clerk's office notice under court orders and a signed special payment Note: text appears garbled but preserves core facts and deadlines.
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