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Newspaper
Twin Falls Chronicle
Location
Twin Falls, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1919
Page
2
Postoffice at ana Tatis Idaho lists second class mail matter. Subscription price set per year six months three months and one month. Associated Press rights noted for republication of dispatches and local news with reserved rights for special dispatches.
The piece questions Borah's support for suffrage and peace, asking how Idaho women who backed him feel about his vote, how Dubois and Nugent aligned Democrats view his stance, and how his attitude may aid Idaho by winning votes for the reclamation bill and informing eastern lawmakers about the state's resources.
A California report details organized swindlers sending fake telegrams to soldiers relatives asking for money via train address. In one case the suspect was blocked after a decoy telegram exposed the scam. Authorities urge caution and verification before sending funds, to protect families from such preying on soldiers.
Financial circles foresee the German peace treaty as a catalyst for a postwar boom. Many new reconstruction enterprises will launch and demand will rise as capital flows into private enterprise. Banks will ease loans and corporate securities will revive, accelerating rebuilding of building materials and manufactured goods. Congress is hoped to move swiftly to end the war era and remove business restraints.
A note expresses optimism that securing soldiers' safe return home will mark the start of better times, underscoring relief and anticipated prosperity as the war ends.
A New York physician argues prohibition highlights flaws in American politics. He notes saloon evil does not fully outpace political sins, citing cant, hypocrisy, and servility to power. He warns reform brings new moral pretense, hoping eventual liquor questions fade and honest public service improves.
The army clemency board has reviewed 2857 cases in two months, remitting punishment in 918 and granting total or partial remission in 91 percent. Average sentences dropped from seven years six months to one year eight months, a near 80 percent reduction. The piece argues reforms to avoid injustices and urges Congress to overhaul army courts.
A Russian paper denounces the peace treaty for scant recognition of Russia, declaring “Russia seems not to exist at all” and saying the omission reflects the truth and motive behind it.
A large number of women in New York are seeking men’s positions and securing them, aiding soldiers sailors and marines. The idea is viewed as transferable and effective in other places as well.
Washington June 6. President S J Konenkamp of the Commercial Telegraphers union says a nationwide strike will be called once Chicago is reached. Date of walkout undecided. Western Union workers in ten southeastern states urged to leave after Postmaster General Burleson ordered private operation of wire systems. Officials say disruption should be limited. Congress debates repeal of wire control while Kellogg proposes amendments to keep toll rates 90 days post return. In Atlanta, ten southeastern states see continued strike with conflicting reports on numbers and impact. Western Union runs messages as smaller offices feel effects.
A group of Polish diet members sent an open letter to Premier Paderewski accusing troops from General Waller's army of attacks on Jews. In Washington on June 6 representatives of international unions in Chicago's packers industry told the labor department they would accept the five largest packing firms’ proposal to maintain current wage scales for one year after peace.
The champion Holstein cow Rollo Mercena de Kolb, six years old and weighing 1300 pounds, sold for 26000 at the Holstein-Frelsian association auction in Philadelphia. The dairy record shows 61.93 pounds of butter and 1188 pounds of milk in thirty days. Sold to J B Harmer of Norwich Ontario for Coldstream Farms in Lexington Kentucky.
New York June 6 The New York Curb Market Association must cast out the rascals who swindle the investing public and purge the curb lists of worthless stocks or the city administration will end trading on the curb. District Attorney Swann delivered the ultimatum after investigating the sale of “illess” oil stocks in the city.
Springfield June 6 The Associated Press reports Charles P Ford secretary of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers said there is no need for a strike now in reaction to Postmaster General Burlesons order lifting control of telegraph and telephone systems.
Francis Villa a former outlaw turned reformist who fought with Madero and later raided Columbus, seeks a peaceful life in the United States. He plans to work on the Southern Pacific railroad in El Paso, hopes for a son with his wife Luz in San Andres, Chihuahua, and wants education for his child while avoiding political turmoil. His baby died in the battle of San Andres, and his wife now lives in Antonio, Texas.
Austin Texas June 6 No reply has been received tonight from the war department to the telegram sent yesterday by Governor W P Hobby in which he tendered the services of two brigades of Texas national guard for border duty.
New York June 6 Two new pogroms were reported in Poland one at Porych on May 2 killing 18 people including women and girls and another at Caenatochau on May 29 with a deadly toll.
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