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Newspaper
Twin Falls Chronicle
Location
Twin Falls, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1919
Page
2
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The piece weighs the bond between the peace treaty and the League of Nations, noting the shift to treating the covenant as central while the treaty follows. It cites Wilson and a New York paper, arguing the league may guide and judge the postwar order, reversing the old “tail of the dog” view. It also includes a brief note on thrift, cash use, and a jab at Italy’s new premier Nitti.
An English expert splits drivers into three classes good, indifferent, and bad. Ordinary pedestrians see only good and bad. Indifferent drivers frighten victims by near passes and short stops. Safe driving requires knowing the machine, consideration for others, and strict rule observance to prevent harm and maximize machine performance.
Fragmented OCR text discusses armored banks and prep for defense against criminals in finance. Mentions tanked institutions, machine guns, Chicago tank, and building an armored cage rather than a complete narrative or clear event. Notes a wartime style preparedness applied to banking security.
An armored tank is described as partly inside and partly outside a bank with six inch loopholes and guns behind them, manned by armed guards. The plan, seen as extreme, is deemed reasonable in Chicago’s wild streets where desperadoes flourish, and may spread to other towns if robberies keep succeeding.
Local residents and guests pass through Twin Falls yesterday on short visits and trips. The Kaughman family of Butte Montana led a group with daughters Helen and Margaret en route to California for a two week stay. Carothers of Deitrich and Homer Goebel of Ashton called on friends in Twin Falls. Urban Tracy, returning from Shoshone, hosted Mrs. Severance of Wimberly as a house guest.
The Newspaper Publishers association agreed to minimum weekly wages for News Writers. Rewrite men and copy readers receive 45 dollars, reporters and staff photographers 88 dollars, and district men 30 dollars. William O Connor, union president, announced the settlement in Boston on July 22.
A Chicago grand jury will probe the Goodyear Tire and Rubber dirigible explosion that collapsed into the Tlinois Trust and Savings bank, killing 12 and injuring 28. Pilot Boettner and W C Young remain in custody as theories arise about spontaneous combustion, burning oil from cylinders, a leaky valve, or static electricity. Authorities pursue accountability while researchers and company officials defend the incident as an unfortunate accident.
In Paris the chamber of deputies began a vote of confidence on Clemenceau's government with Deputy Francois Fournier leading the debate. Fournier cited the Friday food policy vote, said Boret's resignation exposed government weakness, and argued the economic policy was insufficient amid a serious economy.
After three nights of rising unrest in Washington a scattered wave of attacks disrupts downtown. Panic among Black residents bursts from barricaded homes while whites are fired upon in streets. Secretary Baker and district authorities discuss troop deployment as Meade forces, including infantry and machine gun crews with ammo, arrive to restore order.
As darkness fell crowds crowded streets near the white house and capitol while marines stood guard. Posters from black ministers urged calm and home confinement. A large black crowd gathered in Hyattsville near the district line and moved toward Washington. District authorities sent troops and motorcycle police to the line.
New York July 22 A non commissioned officer recalls two German prisoners Alfred Schulz and Alvin Grother arriving from France and aiding American forces. Schulz sketched from memory the four key batteries guarding the outer German defenses enabling artillery to neutralize them before the St Mihiel offensive began.
Two German prisoners Alfred Schulz and Alvin Grothe arrived in New York aboard an army transport. Schultz, a lance corporal, and Grothe, an aviator, were released to the United States at their own request for valuable services rendered. They were captured late in the war and later assisted the officer in charge of prisoners and documents of the first army. They will be confined as prisoners of war for now. Final disposition awaits ratification of the peace treaty clause on repatriation.
Saloniki July 22 Colonel Asmanoff former chief of staff of the Bulgarian tenth division was ordered arrested by the ministry of war charged with complicity in alleged pillaging and other crimes during the Bulgarian invasion of Macedonia. A number of other officers were said to be involved in the charges.
Federal authorities began prosecutions in Philadelphia for selling beer containing more than one half of one percent alcohol under the war time prohibition act. Eleven saloon proprietors and a number of bartenders were arrested.
Older home remedy for darkening gray hair is revived with Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound sold in drugstores. A ready to use combing preparation promises darker color and a soft lustrous look after a few applications. Not a medical cure.
The Independent School District No. 1 of Twin Falls Idaho invites sealed bids by 8 pm July 21 1919 for four room additions to the Washington building. Plans by Burton In Morse and Chas R Kaufman may be inspected at their First National Bank building office. A $15 deposit buys a copy. bids require a $600 certified check and a 60 percent performance bond. district may reject any bid.
Regular teachers examinations for all grades of certificates will be held at the office of the County Superintendent of Schools in Twin Falls Idaho on July 24 25 and 26 1919. All persons intending to teach in Idaho this year who lack valid Idaho certificates must attend this examination. Brittomart Wolfe County Superintendent.
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