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Newspaper
Twin Falls Chronicle
Location
Twin Falls, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1920
Page
4
In a tense international yacht race at New York harbor Shamrock IV, skippered by Thomas Lipton, defeated the American defender Resolute by a slim margin. Winds shifted and a tangled sail near the mast challenged both crews as spectators cheered and air observers tracked the dramatic finish.
A narration reflects on political battles from 1912 to the present, citing Governor Cox and Senator Harding. The speaker emphasizes progress versus reaction, declaring confidence in victory and a commitment to carry the cause to the people. The tone is contemporary campaign rhetoric with a focus on shared national progress.
Personal Ed Hodges and Frank Wilkins returned to Bellevue after a week with parents in Twin Falls. A. A. Slocomb of Buhl was in Twin Falls on business. Mrs Earl Alworth and son Robert came back from Payette where they visited Alice McMann. James Kinney of Sterling Colorado visited E. D. Kinney. H. C. Hazel expects his aunt Elizabeth Watel from Detroit for an extended visit. Mrs. Victor White left Idaho Department store for Priebe's jewelry. Mrs. Robert Tyans of Kimberly shopped in Twin Falls yesterday. Booth returned from Halley with his family remaining there for summer. Marie Judson visited from Hazelton. Mary Dermody visited at E. D. Kinney's. Mrs. P. J. Fuckrell and Mr. and Mrs. Telford of Rupert were in Twin Falls sightseeing Tuesday. Weaver family left for Yellowstone trip. Nuenmaker family left two weeks on Wood River vacation. Capt. A F H Conner of Sand Point was a Twin Falls visitor. Mrs. C Carlson taken to county hospital after illness. R C Boyer moved home from hospital with a dislocated shoulder from an accident.
Secre tary of the Navy Josephus Daniels and Secretary of the Interior John Barton Payne, returning from an Alaska inspection trip, will travel to Washington Friday night after a Seattle stop. They plan to address a public meeting here on their Alaska strip and later visit Yellowstone National Park with U.S. Senator Walsh of Montana hosting in Helena.
Paris July 20 The chamber of deputies voted confidence in the government 420 to 152 after Premier Mitterrand explained the Spa conference decisions and the Turkish Syrian and German questions. France pledged aid to Poland as Bolshevik threats were deemed impertinent to Lloyd George's armistice ultimatum.
The former empress Eugenie was buried near Farnborough England in a two hour funeral at Little St Michael's Abbey. Dignitaries including King George VI Queen Mary Alfonso Victoria of Spain Duke of Connaught and diplomats attended. Prince Victor Napoleon and Princess Clementine led the chief mourners as mourners paid last respects with De Profundis.
Capt A H L Conner of Sand Point Republican senatorial candidate visited Twin Falls Monday. G A R ladies of Dan McCook circle meet at 730 Third Ave North at 2 30 this afternoon. Mrs Emmett Whitaker of Wik arrived to be with her ill father Dr Richard Foster. son Raymond joined by auto. Dr Foster ill with pneumonia. Missionary Society meets at Presbyterian church parlors Thursday July 22 at 2 30. Police Court Mrs C F Fuller cited for selling milk without license. license costs 1. Three operations performed at Boyd Hospital: Mrs J Ashenfelter Glenns Ferry Mrs James K Brown Rupert and Melvin Smith child of Mr and Mrs J W Smith.
Among yesterday’s hotel registrants were Perrine Bolte and spouse from Gooding, Charles Hawkinson, Paul Murphy, F B Springer from Caldwall, Dr V R Killen, H M Alien from Rupert, E T George, E B Bolte from Gooding, A Hicks, Fletcher from Fairfield, T C Cooper from Burley, H Williamson, Edna Meredith from Buhl, I O Cutterden, W B Rouge, G Wilkins from Rupert and Pocatello, G Hunel, 1.0. Cutterden, and others.
The Associated Press reports that the Interstate Commerce Commission issued emergency orders directing more than twenty railways serving mines in western Pennsylvania Ohio West Virginia Virginia Kentucky and Tennessee to prioritize winter coal shipments to the Great Lakes region and surrounding northwest areas. The move aims to ensure coal delivery to the northern markets amid shortages.
Coal operators within the district served by the railways must meet the northwest demand before filling orders for other regions. An embargo on later movements will be imposed if coal men attempt to shift shipments. The order takes effect July 26 and may last to November 1. The northwest expects a 23 million ton shortfall, requiring over 4,000 cars daily at Take Mine ports.
In Warsaw on July 19 the Modlin peasant scythemen marched with sharpened implements toward PolandEastern front to deter a Bolshevik invasion. A large battalion wore native dress. lancers and civilians cheered as towns pledged readiness, signaling Poland's broad war mobilization despite talk of an armistice.
Washington July 20 Department of Justice investigates profiteering in Pacific coast oil. Reports say dealers require buyers of gasoline to also purchase lubricating oil or other automobile necessities. Officials say such practices could be prosecuted under the Lever Act. The department also follows coal sales nationwide checking prices to curb profiteering.
Doorn Holland July 26 Van Desberger the court physician’s assistant was called to Doorn castle to treat the former German empress. The condition forbids informing her of Prince Joachim’s death. No service has been held at the castle and no one has left to attend the funeral. The former emperor is greatly afflicted.
A special message from Wieringen notes that the former Crown Prince Frederick Wilhelm, though informed of Joachim's death, has decided not to come to Doorn to avoid upsetting his mother. The text suggests a sense of necessity to hide the truth from his wife.
Republicans meet at the branch headquarters of the national convention in San Francisco on July 20 to formally open the campaign along the Pacific coast. Six state party leaders attend the session signaling the start of coordinated efforts.
A Burlington area incident in the afternoon left two men with internal injuries and multiple fractures. Both men are not expected to recover. The report notes they were on a train line east of town when the accident occurred.
Fire at the Brininistool Paint Company plant in Los Angeles destroyed part of the facility today. Estimated damage put at about 125000 dollars amid spontaneous combustion suspicions reported by the Associated Press.
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