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Newspaper
Twin Falls Chronicle
Location
Twin Falls, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1919
Page
3
Omahas June 10 report says all night forces from Western Union and Postal Telegraph quit at midnight. Both women and men left, with local union leaders saying no one would be called before 8 a.m. tomorrow. Striking operators offered no further explanation.
The Commercial Telegraphers Union of America announced a strike set for 8 o clock tomorrow morning across the country. President Konenkamp said no recourse remained and noted additional signatories joining the pact while Western Union faced delays via the suitcase route.
New York June 10 Ratification efforts for the suffrage amendment advance in Illinois Wisconsin and Michigan. Governor Smith calls an extra session to act, while Mrs Carrie Chapman Catt reports telegraphic updates from state executives and governors anticipate a unanimous favorable vote. Local headquarters celebrate as legislatures prepare to act in 1920.
The Associated Press reports that propaganda in Poland and eastern Europe portrays the United States as backing Jews against Poles, fueling distrust. Ambassador Gibson in Warsaw says massacres claims are greatly exaggerated and more details are awaited as Congress considers a joint resolution and declines Jewish and Polish delegations for now.
San Francisco June 10 The Federal Telegraph company a purely local concern faced a temporary suspension of strike action by members of the Commercial Telegraphers Union. P C OConnor president of the San Francisco local union announced the halt. The Federal company operates only on the Pacific coast between Seattle and Los Angeles.
Associated Press report states the American Legion executive committees in St Louis and Paris vote to condemn regional societies and organizations seen as aiming to overturn government. The resolution calls for suppression of Bolsheviks and other radicals.
The school board debated Monday evening the possible purchase of the corner lot behind the high school owned by Woods and Thomas to provide grounds for a junior high school building within two or three years. The board also let a contract for an addition to the high school to C. H. Mull, and Mull will start work immediately.
Washington June 10 the house approved by 806 to 4 a bill authorizing 750 million dollars for the rail road administrations revolving fund. Democratic opponents urged more money but offered no amend ment. The measure moves to the senate for early action.
Reports from Paris indicate the council of four has not settled key German peace terms notably on Silesia and the Polish frontier. Premier Clemenceau remains firm, while Wilson and Lloyd George seek some clause relaxations. U.S. Senate opposition to ratification in its current form was introduced by Senator Knox. Belle Kun ceases hostilities. Archangel troops withdrawn, homeward plan set. Omsk congress endorses solidarity with entente, denounces Bolshevism.
Perez Unda cashier at Sasabe border customs house, 77 miles southwest of Tucson, was arrested by Deputy Marshal Fred Hudson after Mexican Consul A E Delos Monteros reported a $30,000 gold and silver export without declaration. The arrest comes amid a Sasabe customs fund shortage of about $80,000.
A Twin Falls county meeting at Bunt organized to back the Lane bill in Congress and promote the county reclamation project. Resolutions call for telegrams to Secretary Lane and others, planning state societies and coordinated action to pressure for the road program.
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