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Newspaper
Twin Falls Chronicle
Location
Twin Falls, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1920
Page
3
A terse report states that forces of administration appear to be in full control, with the opposition weakened. The article notes tension within the League of Nations and signals a shift in power dynamics impacting international leadership.
Reports from San Francisco describe the Democratic camp showing strong, organized backing for Wilson and administration policies as the national convention opens. Prohibition and league of nations planks stir debate, with Bryan’s bid facing resistance and the anti administration faction weakened. Palmer arrives to lead campaign efforts while discussions on permanent leadership and candidate lines continue amid uncertain stances on prohibition.
Three notes from the Allied powers to the German peace delegation outline disarmament terms. They call for reducing the army to 100000, disbanding the security police within three months while expanding disciplinary forces to 189600, and aligning the constitution to abolish conscription. The notes also seek legal limits on war material exports. A second note details replacing the security police with 150,000 disperslinary police, and a third notes postponing resumed aeronautical production until later after surrender terms.
Associated Press report from New York June 26 states Herbert Hoover urged ratification of Versailles and reform of the League of Nations. He argues the League should rely on moral and economic power, reduce armaments, and condition U S membership on disarmament progress within a set time. He questions a new peace treaty and advocates reconsidering Article X.
With limited newsprint, the Chronicle will publish a reduced Saturday edition this week. A carload of print is en route from the mill and should arrive early next week, enabling the regular sized edition to resume.
Senator Harding met with Republican leaders in Washington to discuss the campaign finances and strategy. Theodore Roosevelt and William Boyce Thompson joined the talks, which emphasized limiting campaign contributions to 1000 dollars. Roosevelt endorsed Harding as a standard bearer. A Boston press note announced a Harding Coolidge meeting next week. Harding also golfed with Hitchcock Haley and Elkins.
In San Francisco on June 25 the women of the Democratic National Committee executive committee recommended removing prohibition references from the party platform. They approved plank proposals stressing collective bargaining, a national industrial tribunal for non judicial wage agreements, abolition of child labor under 14, and health education checks for 14 to 18 year olds. They reaffirmed 1914 platform principles and urged the eight hour day and higher FTC powers over basic food industries.
In Denver and across northern Colorado Wyoming and Montana the anniversary of the Custer massacre is observed forty four years after the Little Big Horn battle. Public ceremonies mark the occasion as region honors the historic clash and its legacy.
Discontent is manifested by the working class over a ten percent wage tax to be collected at the source of income starting today. The tariffist notes critics are few, mostly communists who want debt repudiation and confiscation of private fortunes but oppose practical revenue collection.
Milwaukee vaudeville actor Joseph A. Hack was accidentally shot during a Chicago matinee by headliner Miss Kitty Gordon. The revolver, believed to hold blanks, contained a live cartridge left by her husband Jack Wilson, used offstage to guard jewels, injuring Hack who was taken to a hospital.
In New Orleans on June 25 Arsene Perifliat head of the Liberty League which claims 25 000 Louisiana members telegraphed President Wilson and Bryan urging a convention plank to modify the Volstead act The league says it does not seek saloon returns or sale of distilled spirits but the right to use wine and beer as before.
President Wilson named Secretary Baker to chair the board created by the water power bill to carry out its provisions. Secretaries Meredith and Payne were also named to the board.
Washington June 25 announcement says postal money order service between the United States and Sonora Mexico is resumed by the post office department.
Chicago reports that a decision on the railway wage demand will be issued by July 20 retroactive to May 1. Rail union leaders warn of a possible strike if delays continue, while officials pledge prompt action and urge members to honor obligations. Leaders plan a July 19 Chicago meeting to review the board’s award.
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