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Newspaper
Twin Falls Chronicle
Location
Twin Falls, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1920
Page
3
The piece argues that both major presidential candidates Harding and Cox are newspaper men, likely to use publicity skills to shape campaigns. It predicts a broader, sharper press-informed campaign with clearer issues and stronger public messaging enhancing the president’s ability to mold public opinion. It notes Theodore Roosevelt as a publicity genius and foresees future presidents relying on media-savvy presentation.
Political parties push sympathy for Ireland but avoid official recognition of an Irish republic. President De Valera plans to appeal to Americans while cautioning against American entry in Irish disputes. Public sentiment favors Ireland yet no readiness to risk war with Great Britain, echoing past tensions.
War news from Warsaw reports Americans evacuated Minsk and Kovel as Bolsheviks advance westward. Wires down, rails cut, Minsk possibly ablaze. Archbishops urge church members to join colors amid mobilization. Foreigners plan emergency defense and evacuation. Col. Gilchrist leads typhus fight and Legion meeting to aid Poland. 200 former American service men present. Relief groups stock millions in supplies.
The article notes coffee scarcity after the Civil War led elites to use sweet potato coffee made by roasting, mashing, and boiling. It cites sugar cost at 25 cents a pound and describes an early morning chauffeur dispute with Senator Penrose en route to the Capitol, illustrating procedural travel quirks of the era.
A chaotic convention scene features Maddaux and others criticizing the league structure and president’s stance. Delegates promise to confront unresolved issues and prepare for a long session as the 48-member committee continues its work amid tense rhetoric and anticipated adjournment.
The article reports on Meredith outlining fund curtailment plans amid agrarian labor tensions at a convention, with Abraham Lefkowitz of New York opposing the labor group, Yosef Bennett presenting the labor platform, and debates over naming the farmer labor faction. It notes financial figures and a Twin Falls meeting where Congressman Meredith spoke on reclamation hopes and federal cooperation, chaired by R H Stevenson with Z T Smith presiding in Wilson’s absence.
The Adjutant General authorizes recruitment of a limited cohort of illiterate and non English speaking aliens who have declared citizenship intent. Enlistments are four years, with immediate placement into the Recruit Educational Center for instruction, then assignment to a suitable branch. Centers will open at Camps Jackson, Wike Ark, Gran TH, Travis Texas, and Lewis Washington.
Taft has been named to represent the Grand Trunk railroad on the arbitration board to determine the sum the dominion government must pay for the corporation. The announcement was made officially tonight in Montreseal on July 12.
Senator Cantor Claus of Virginia, returning from the Democratic convention, declared Governor x a genuine Democrat and predicted a safe, sane administration. He spoke of the platform with approval, noting he helped prepare it and that the convention adopted it without changes. He also said the platform reflects the convictions and aspirations of the party.
In London the House of Commons debated the governments financial policy focusing on excess profits tax. Chancellor Austen Chamberlain refused to cut the duty below 60 percent but pledged it would not exceed 40 percent next year. He also promised no more borrowing and urged rapid debt reduction while the nation is prosperous.
Chicago July 12 plans for national selling agencies to regulate grain and livestock markets and curb speculation will be discussed at a July 28 meeting. J W Cloverdale secretary of the American Farm Bureau Federation announced invitations have gone to farm groups grain dealers livestock shippers US bureau of markets and state agricultural departments and colleges.
Card of thanks from Mr and Mrs H A Jacobs and family for kindnesses shown during their bereavement in the loss of their son Morton and for the floral offerings.
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