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Newspaper
Twin Falls Chronicle
Location
Twin Falls, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1919
Page
3
A column discusses Mexico's turmoil and the risk of American intervention, warning about distorted reports and urging caution before entering another war. It also covers cattle disease controls, Versailles treaty reservations, and Senate dynamics, noting speeches in St Louis against the league and concerns for European stability.
The article discusses Zionist aims to reoccupy Palestine with probable autonomy under British oversight. It notes expectations of a Jewish republic under league protection and potential migration of up to one million Jews from Europe and America. It mentions early preparations among settlers and anticipated social changes.
At the Capitol the president indicated the Franco American aid treaty will be laid before the Senate tomorrow or before his national speaking tour begins. He may send a written message urging ratification rather than appear in person, as Republicans weigh delaying Versailles treaty despite linked terms.
Mounted police moved into the district to curb a feared outbreak while women sought protection from police wives. Streets were wrecked and lights out as clashes between whites and blacks turned violent, a motorman was killed, streetcars wrecked, and trains halted. Troops moved to a central south side point as police extended protection in the black belt.
Chicago Mayor Thompson appealed to Governor Lowden to mobilize a regiment of national guardsmen for immediate service in the black belt where rioting had continued since last night. Police were overwhelmed in the five mile area as many as ten riots formed in an hour. four regiments of state troops were ordered mobilized, with Adjutant General Dickson saying deployment would depend on night developments.
Governor Frank O. Lowden, en route to Lincoln, learns by telegraph of renewed Chicago race riots and a street car strike set for 4 a.m. tomorrow. He boards a train back to Chicago and will arrive tomorrow morning.
Washington July 28 Victor Berger testifying before the special committee on his seat in the house said he preferred the Industrial Workers of the World to the American Federation of Labor noting Samuel Gompers has been the tool of capitalists. He added the I W W has the class instinct. He said he was in favor of the I W W over the AFL.
Notice of sheriff sale under foreclosure issued by the Fourth Judicial District Idaho. Harley O Milner as plaintiff sues Merchants Trade Journal Orchard Co W J Pilkington W B Amsbury and Consolidated Wagon and Machine Co. The sale includes the SW1/4 SE1/4 SW 1/4 and the E half of SE quarter of SW quarter in section 6 township 10 south range 18 east Boise meridian. Sale at 10:00 am August 16 1919 at the front door of the courthouse Twin Falls Idaho.
In 1916 he opposed intervention in Mexico and opposed the draft. He called war to repel invasion a crime against humanity and the last war the greatest crime. When asked by Representative Welty about seating him, he said he would always vote against war appropriations but support tax legislation with equal distribution across classes.
Dr Evans the Optician remains at his office over Fisher's drug store until Wednesday evening July 30 and will fit glasses correctly and attend each case for one year. J T Evans 1 27 29.
The sheriff announces sale of all right title and interest of the defendants in the described property at public auction for cash to satisfy the plaintiff decree and costs. A N Eprague Sheriff by H G Dietrich Deputy dated July 18 1919.
An old remedy for darkening gray hair, Sage Tea and Sulphur, is revived as Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound sold in drug stores. It colors hair, conceals gray, and adds a soft lustre, marketed as a cosmetic, not a medical cure.
The Board of Trustees of Independent School District No. 1 Twin Falls Idaho invites sealed bids by 8 p m July 21 1919 at the High School office for four room additions to the Washington building. Plans by Burton L Morse and Chas R Kaufman may be obtained at the architects office in First National Bank building a 15 deposit per copy required. Each bid must include a $600 certified check payable to the Board as security and be accompanied by satisfactory performance bond. The Board may reject any bid. Dated Twin Falls Idaho July 15 1919. David N Clark Vice President acting clerk W W Parish
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