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Newspaper
Twin Falls Chronicle
Location
Twin Falls, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1919
Page
5
A severe electrical storm over Long Island wrecked three aircraft at Hagelhurse field including a Martin bomber commanded by Captain Irran cis a Cuproni triplane. Two men inside the steel hangar escaped injury as roofs blew off and nearby barracks were damaged.
A lightning strike damaged the Martin bombing plane at Hazelhurst field where Captain Roy N. Francis planned a coast to coast flight. The hangar and plane were ruined except for two engines. the flight was to begin Friday with a single stop between Long Island and San Ineraidisea, weather warnings had urged caution.
Chicago street car workers voted to strike at 4 a.m. after rejecting a wage and hours agreement. About 15,000 workers on surface and elevated lines will withdraw, halting most city transit except suburbs. The walkout follows a heated session and a failed pact endorsed by Governor Lowden.
Washington July 200 as far as our department records show the body of only one deceased member of the American expeditionary forces has been returned from France to the United States. It is Lt Warren C Harries son of Brigadier General George H Harries. The return was disclosed in a report to a house war investigating committee by General George W Burr.
Jersey City July 28 Jack Britton of Chicago welterweight champion easily defeated Ted Lewis of Magland in a 15 round bout at the Armory tonight Britton won every round except the first and proved too fast for the younger challenger Lewis showed effects of a layoff and poor time and distance after losing his title by knockout to Britton months ago
City council in Twin Falls repeals the 1914 prohibition ordinance and the 1911 traffic rule, approves updating the fire department ordinance to pay volunteers, and considers dairy product regulations. The meeting also reviewed damager claims, land use near the new school stadium, and transportation reforms impacting interstate commerce and federal regulation.
The Western League standings show St Joseph leading with .633, 66 points ahead of last place Joplin at .457. Sioux City trails by twenty, with Des Moines and Wichita tied for third 21 back. Omaha and Tulsa tied 39 behind. President Al R Tearney calls it the most remarkable race, noting leadership has changed with Oklahoma City, Omaha, Des Moines, Tulsa and Sioux City all holding the top spot at times.
U S Chamber of Commerce announces results of a referendum showing commercial and industrial groups favor private ownership and operation of railroads under government supervision. Ten remedial measures were ratified by two thirds, with one rejection concerning sharing excess earnings beyond fair value.
The council authorized the Waterworks committee to purchase 506 water meters after A Painter urged metering to curb losses. Twin Falls uses 4,590,000 gallons daily, tax per capita around 450 gallons, far above the national 100. Painter cites only 20 percent collection under flat rate and notes reduced usage after meter adoption in 25 sites.
Berlin July 28 Dr Richard von Kuehlman former secretary of foreign affairs says he will not discuss confidential matters from his term without authorization. The Munich correspondent of Zeitung Am Mittag quoted Matthias Lizberger on palace overtures of 1917 and Von Kuehlman declined to publicly disclose details.
Final arrangements set for a twelve round no decision bout between welterweight champion Jack Britton of Denver and Johnny Griffiths of Akron at Stockyards Stadium in Denver on August 7.
With honors evenly split, candidates in The Chronicle automobile prize campaign push to finish strong before 10 o clock Saturday night ending the second period. Voters are watching as the race narrows to a few favorites with a prize gap of about fifteen hundred dollars, and subscriptions rush in to secure second period votes.
A coroner's jury indicted Fitzgerald for the murder of 6 year old Janet Wilkinson. He confessed to strangling the neighbor's child and the body was found in a coal pile in the basement of Fitzgerald's apartment. The case moves toward a speedy trial with no counsel yet secured.
Reports from New York dated July 28 say negotiations have opened with an international banking group for a loan of several million dollars to the Kolchak anti Bolshevik faction in Russia.
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