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Twin Falls Chronicle

Location

Twin Falls, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1920

Page

6

Ethiopian Order and Abyssinia Riot in Chicago

Police describe R D Jonas as a white leader of an Abyssinian pro emigration group. He was expelled from a meeting and linked to a parade with garbed leaders. Officers sought Joseph Ferno and son as alleged leaders. Inquest into Hoyt and Rose deaths postponed as police seek a fourth suspect. Rioting led to quiet by morning with minor clashes. Brennan probes possible foreign participation and flag disrespect under espionage act.

Chicago D. Jonas Megroesto Abysvaitia Modern Educational and Religious Bureau of Washington, D Abyassiniang Jonas Hodding Redding Joseph Ferno Alaa Abyssinia Tomas J. Brennan Department, of Justice

Abyssinian Movement Sparks Chicago Controversy

An article reports on unrest claiming the Abyssinian movement spread controversy beyond racial lines. Resolutions denounce a white leader Jonas as a figure behind agitation while New York dispatches identify him as Rev. R. Jonas, secretary of the League of Darker People, and a speaker at a meeting urging a mayoral bid. Police state two negro witnesses identify Redding as the shooter in the Rose and Hoyt case. Redding denies this and claims the name George Grown. Tonas admits prior Abyssinian leadership but denies links to the parade.

Jonas New York League of Darker People William Hale Thompson Vate Staate Hoyne Black Star Line, Inc Marcus Garvey Redding Black Star Line Corporation United States Sitar Rose and Hoyt George Grown Chicago St. Louis Tonas

Seek Accounting Campaign Funds for DC Democratic Primary

William J Mahoney and Miss Cora Leonard J Thomas, failed DC candidates for Placas on the District of Columbia delegation to the Democratic National Convention, filed suit in the district supreme court seeking an accounting of central committee funds and pro rata reimbursements. They allege deposits of 4225 versus primary costs of not more than 3880, irregularities in the primary, eight delegates chosen, ballots unnumbered and uncounted, then returned to central committee headquarters for tabulation, with ballots allegedly transferred by unattended judges and clerks hired by defendants.

Washington William J .V. Mahoney Miss Cora Leonard J Thomas Placas District of Columbia District Supreme Court Inde Robert I. Mattingly John Je. Colpoys Ifother Democratic Central Committee Central Committee Nots Mahoney Miss Thomas

No Session of Council Due to Quorum Absence

City council failed to meet last night because a quorum was not present. Councilmen C B Channel Russell and C S McMartin were reported not present, leaving officials unable to conduct business.

C. B. Channel Russell McMartin

Pythian Knights Attend Convention in Idaho

W A Minick Nixon Waters and Ayoite returned from Kellogg where they attended the Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias convention. Delegates from Southern Idaho won the loving cup. future contests will decide the cup’s permanent possession. Elections selected Horne Culp Voightlander McMahn Minnick Palmer for grand offices. Rupert chosen for next year’s convention in Mountain Home. Delegates from Southeastern Idaho. Twin Falls train. Pocatello to Spokane trip on a special train. Minnick missed Lewiston meeting due to train issues.

W. A. Minick W. BE. Nixon Southern Idaho P. W. Mitchell Nez Perce Hale Horne Shoshone C. W. Culp Rothdrum Mr. Voightlander Kel Loge Idaho Rupert

Driving Without License Numbers Leads to Fines

In Judge Duvail's court Frank Mullin pleaded guilty to using an improper license number and was fined 25 dollars, which he paid. Mrs Ernest Egan pleaded guilty to driving with no license and received a 25 dollar fine.

Supplies Arrive for Upcoming Primary Election

The final batch of primary election supplies has arrived and will be distributed to precinct registrars by the county clerk and recorder. Materials are sent sealed from election officials in Bolse and routed to local officials for delivery to precincts, with careful transmission of documents required. Dr H F Van Cott notes office relocation to the McCornick building above Booth's store.

Bolse

On Map by Canal and Island Echoes

A curious essay traces Pitcairn Island s isolation turned on by the Panama Canal route making it a stopover for fruit and vegetables and possibly profiteers. A tale weaves the island s mutineers Tahitian descendants and a future station on the canal s Pacific arc toward Australian ports.

Pitcairn Island Bounty Panama Canal Phteairn Pacific Big Ditch la Ite

Strength In Faith Awakens Courage Against Circumstances

The excerpt emphasizes that faith grants power to shape life, while lack of faith invites fear and weakness. It contrasts a confident individual who masters circumstances with a fearful person driven by forebodings, implying faith empowers action and resilience.

Inevitable lies whispered by the Red and Chevro nite

In The Home Sector a dialogue mocks myths about Washington's honesty and wartime memories. The Red argues inevitability of stories while Chevro nite doubts such claims, suggesting Washington surely had experiences worth telling.

Washington

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