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Newspaper
Twin Falls Chronicle
Location
Twin Falls, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1919
Page
4
Army units endured a week of skirmishes resulting in killed and 11 wounded. News arrived as the American cruiser Albany and the British cruiser Carlisle, escorting supplies, entered an American bay 60 miles southeast of here and located the troops after their valley voyage.
London July 22. The coal miners strike enters its fourth day with about 250000 out. 10000 Nottingham and Derby, 10000 Monmouth, 7500 Lancashire back to save the mines amid new protests. Lloyd George and cabinet ministers met mine owners. he will meet miners’ federation officers tomorrow. Airlines issue vote opposing conscription and Russian campaigns. Geddes travels to Leeds. role limited to mine protection and pumping sailors. Soldiers to guard mines. unions oppose military involvement in strikes. Premier faces split between miners and coalition backers. government seeks to avert ruin if mines close.
Taft discusses cautious public steps to secure ratification of the League of Nations treaty. He advises delaying public endorsements, coordinating with Senators Borah McCumber and allies, and keeping correspondence confidential until opponents and supporters align. He aims to peel away reservations without triggering wider political backlash.
By the Associated Press report, communications were reestablished within the American military command in Sudan after a period of disruption. The Sudan district had faced a break in lines, with details unclear as the note mentions a reopening and reestablishment of links.
Six Citizens Electric Company workers walked off the job after demanding rehiring of a discharged employee. The strike followed the firm’s hire of former employees from another concern, prompting owner Douglas to say he would negotiate with the union but would not be dictated on hiring new staff.
Discharges filed with the county recorder yesterday involve Herbert Bo Howard and Roy Cubit. The records indicate final actions issued by the recorder, with the notes naming the two individuals and the discharge procedure completed.
Miss Beth Klaas headlines a district campaign with praise for her beauty and past California win. The piece also carries a straightening of war era loyalties with statements from Daniels March Sims Pershing and Barnett lauding the American Legion and its role for veterans and national unity.
On his 86th birthday Cardinal Gibbons spent time with General VA. Herbert Shriver at Union Mills and spoke of a war of races in Washington. He criticized prohibition as not a cure for social ills and urged labor and capital to unite. He prayed for quickened conscience and reverence for authority and the chief magistrate.
Secretary of War Newton Baker and other top officers including Josephus Daniels General March Pershing Barnett and Sims endorse the American Legion as the national veterans group. The cable telegraph and letter to New York headquarters report a spontaneous growth of veterans united by service loyalty and common interests.
Taylor Cummins, elected delegate at large, received a letter from Franklin D O Her urging rapid organization of each post in the district. Twin Falls post awaits charter. Arthur Alworth, president, will call a meeting once charter arrives. The National Executive Committee asks state chairmen to form strong posts and boost membership to be ready for the November convention.
Society notes honor Miss Doro thy on her eighteenth birthday with a gathering at Mrs J Roy’s home last evening at eight o'clock. A pleasant time was spent by the guests, enjoying conversation and refreshments in a refined social setting.
The fostess and Mrs Stettler served a two course luncheon with yellow and white decorations and placecards. Guests included Albertine and Leonella Benoit Ida Hoge Mary Deagle Dorothy Roy and others as Rotary members and families traveled to Artesian City for a picnic swim and dance. A Methodist Woman's Foreign Missionary society gathering was planned in Twin Falls park with a picnic dinner at 7. The Sunday school board held its annual picnic at the McMasters home with refreshments at 7. The Episcopal choir will entertain on the rectory lawn honoring Mrs A M Bowen who will move to Salt Lake.
A carnival will be held this evening at Col Bowles's residence organized by members of the Christian church.
Denver July 23 The cost of dying is going up says delegates to the National Selective Morticians convention closing after a three day gathering. Assistant secretary F Edward Sleight of Toledo says funerals will cost more within the next year but cannot specify the amount.
Weimar July 23. The national assembly ruled that no member of a family that has ruled Germany at any time is eligible for the office of president. The decision impacts the longstanding dynastic families linked to German governance and ends potential dynastic candidacies.
Asher B. Wilson returned from his ranch near Castleford with samples of uncleaned alsike seed fresh from hullers. Seed runs about ten bushels per acre, totaling 500 to 600 bushels on sixty acres. At current seed prices, this would yield about 200 per acre for the sixty acres. Castleford country suits high grade alsike seed, with strong demand.
Brussels July 23 Brand Whitlock American minister to Belgium will leave for the United States next Saturday on a two months vacation. It is generally believed that Mr Whitlock will not return to Brussels but will proceed to Italy to replace Thos Nelson Page as ambassador.
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