Prohibition Bill Moves From Committee To House
Washington June 27 The entire question of prohibition enforcement shifts from the judiciary committee to the house with a plan for a general enforcement measure covering wartime and constitutional prohibition. The measure, reported 17 to 2 after the committee refused to split it, faces a minority report and possible amendments to limit provisions. Anti prohibition forces vow a desperate battle for modifications including a fight over 23 4 per cent beer while leaders hope to command votes to pass the bill, possibly by July 7.
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Washington
Judiciary Committee
House
India
Wilstead
Bohrers Return Home From Dillon Trip
Mr and Mrs C H Bohrer who have been in Dillon Montana returned home Thursday evening Julian Furch and H Brady of Gooding are in Twin Falls on business
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C. H. Bohrer
Dillon, Mont
Julian Furch and
H. Brady of Gooding
Twin Falls
Bolshevik Effort Shows in America
Letters seized in a raid on the Russian Soviet bureau were introduced to a New York state committee as evidence of seditious activity. The correspondence claimed the Soviet government would honor obligations and could place up to 200 million dollars in American banks to pay for goods and establish credits. Some letters targeted Henry Ford and urged a hearing beyond pure commerce.
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Associated Press
New York
Lusk Legislative ‘Committee
New York State
James P. Mulvilhill
Washington
Henry Ford
Commercial Department
Soviet Bureau
Ford
Russia
Daniels refuses wets request to lift navy dry zone
Washington June 27 Secretary Daniels today refused Newport Rhode Island mayor requests to rescind the navy dry zone order applying to all naval training stations. He said no rescission and no exemptions would be made for Newport and suggested the order would stay in force until the president declares the state of war no longer exists.
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Washington
Newport
R. I
Navy
Daniels
Umpire Schlafly Dies in Canton at 7 27 A.M.
Western league umpire L Schlafly died in Canton Ohio early today after a fever kept him ill for about a week. The notice was received by Al R Tearney, president of the league, confirming his death.
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Associated Press
Chicago
L. Schlafly
Canton
al R. Tearney
League
Schlafly
Reach Agreement On Army Size In 1920 Budgetsummary
Senate and house conferees reached an agreement to fix the average size of the 1920 army at 325000 officers and men. For the last nine months of the year ending June 30 1920 the army will be 225000, due to surplus funds. Further talks set for aviation ordnance and other items. Senate cuts reduce bar racks and quarters and military intelligence. some salaries and lines item allocations are accepted or restored.
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Washington
Senate
House
Wadsworth
Senate Military Committee
Signal Corps
C. W. Hare
Fort Sill
Okla
Congress approves daylight saving repeal in agricultural bill
Congress finalizes repeal of daylight saving time by adopting the conference report on the annual agricultural bill. The measure attaches a labeling and inspection requirement for horse meat as part of the same package.
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Washington
Congress
Senate approves large rise in shipping fund to 491 million
Washington June 27 The shipping board fund rises from 276 million to 491 million to finish the government shipbuilding program. The senate approved the increase with a single dissenting vote during a late session while passing the sundry civil appropriation bill.
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Washington
Shipping Board
Senate
Senate action on Liberia policy and troops
Washington June 27 by unanimous vote the senate adopted today the resolution by Senator Johnson Republican of California asking the president for information on the administration’s policy in respect to Liberia and the maintenance of United States troops there.
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Washington
Senate
Johnson
California
Liberia
United States
MPs Seek Free Railroad Rides in Commons Debates
London June 27 MPs in the house of commons debate free railroad rides and mileage allowances. They urge a system similar to the United States senators and congressmen, arguing it would ease travel for members.
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London
House of Commons
United States
Maroa Girls Win County Sewing Award At Club Festival
At Maroa Thursday evening a Boys and Girls club festival featured member reports on work. Verne Lamont said he has 187 pure blood Rhode Island chickens, Vernon Grim hatched 30 Buff Orpingtons from 30 eggs and saved 29, Beulah Pinegar hatched 24 Buff Leghorns after hawks took six. The girls sewing club finished first in the county, turning in 126 Red Cross articles with over 300 points each, choosing relief work over competition. Mrs. R A MccAtee led the sewing group formed February 14 with 11 members. list of officers and members given. A social hour followed with ice cream and cake.
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Wort
Moroa
Verne Lamont
Beulah Pinegar
Hawks
A. J.O' Reilly
Maréa
Relief Society
R. A. MccAtee
Grace Malone
Velma Pinegar
Nellie Dalton
Jessie Landreth
Viola Delhi
Serene DeMoss
Eva Mosely
Zollie Fender
Hattie “Dryden
Hija’ Bear
Mur taugh Club Social Promises Community Event
Mur taugh social set for July 1 features active club members entertaining locals. The Mur taugh club remains highly involved as it plans ongoing community work and engagement with residents.
County agent and Mrs Bohrer wed in Montana
County Agent and Mrs. Chas H Bohrer returned Thursday from Montana where they were married last week Mrs Bohrer formerly Hanna Spence, Boys and Girls club leader in Twin Falls county.
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Chas. H. Bohrer
Montana
Bohrer
Hanna Spence
Twin Jralls County
Woman's club program on child welfare in Maroa
Miss Edna Ladwie, home demonstrator, attended the Maroa Women's Club meeting Thursday. Principal speaker Mrs. H. A. Schildman of Filer discussed what a women’s club could do in the community, focusing largely on child welfare.
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Edna Ladwie
Maroa
H. A. Schildman
Filer
Wilkins Convicted Appeals To Higher Court
Mineola New York June report states Wilkins was convicted and will appeal to a higher court. The brief note cites court action and forthcoming appellate steps with limited details.
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Wilkins
Murder conviction seeks clemency in governor review
A first degree murder case involving the killing of a wife ended with a death sentence by electric chair. The court recommends clemency, but state law prescribes capital punishment for first degree murder. Mrs. Northam of Weiser and Miss Mable Holgate are mentioned in the surrounding notes as parties affected by the case.
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Julio
Local Courier Promises Safe Prompt Delivery and Crating
A local courier offers to handle all entrusted items with care and guarantees prompt delivery. The service specializes in crating and packing household goods and arranging transfers for any needed service.
Writ of Attachment Issued in Idaho District Court
In Fourth Judicial District of Idaho Twin Falls plaintiff Edwards sues Carl Hice Lester Hice and wife Rice. A writ of attachment was issued June 21 1919 for $2116.00 against the named defendants. Clerk Biggins signed June 23 1919 with Deputy Bowen and attorneys Guthrie and Imyers.
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Idaho
Twin Falls County
Charles W
Edwards
Carl Hice
Lester Hice
Lots Rice
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