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Newspaper
Twin Falls Chronicle
Location
Twin Falls, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1920
Page
4
French Premier Tardieu lashes out at a letter from President Wilson as reported by the Associated Press. The exchange centers on diplomatic notes and wartime policy, with emphasis on France’s stance and American comments.
Andre Tardieu, part of France’s peace conference delegation, rejects claims of imperialism in the Versailles settlement and notes U S ratification delays. He cites France bearing most postwar duties, and defends French actions amid allied disagreements. Also reports on a Morro Castle liquor smuggling bust and waterfront protests with longshoremen.
The Associated Press reports New York waterfront disturbances over liquor smuggling. A negro longshoreman was slightly wounded by a customs guard after a claim of attempted escape from a pier with whisky from the steamer Morrow Castle from Havana. Police arrested William Tatan after finding no liquor on his person.
The railroad executives committee and union representatives suspended wage negotiation talks in Washville on March 10. The first session ended with no agreement and adjournment after brief discussion. The executive committee will decide when to resume, with Friday unlikely for the next meeting. The panel also considered permanent headquarters, favoring Chicago or New York, but the move was deferred.
In New York March 10 a jury in general session convicted John F. Collins of grand larceny. The case involved a robber who stole from other criminals, including Frederick P. Robb who had $5,000 and a gold watch from an express car. Robb testified against Collins, who faces sentencing on March 16.
Public utilities commission in Boise overruled motions by irrigation districts and companies seeking dismissal of Idaho Power Co rate increase. The proposed rise runs about 50 percent in some cases. Protesting groups have until March 23 to prepare their case.
Dr. A. K. Cutler formerly of Austin Texas has been hired by the state department of agriculture as inspector of tubercular cattle and assigned to the Twin Falls district to replace a federal inspector withdrawn due to retrenchment in Idaho. Protests followed the news that the federal government would discontinue tubercular testing in the county, and local groups urged the state to assume the task. The state through this appointment answers that request.
Favorable progress reported on the Intermediate school building with plumbing specifications prepared. A notice to contractors has been issued to seek bids, with bid openings set for Monday night.
Montesano Wash March 10 Testimony closed in the trial of ten Industrial Workers of the World charged with Warren O Grimm death during Armistice day shooting at Centralia Prosecutors and defense expect closing arguments tomorrow with a jury verdict possible Friday Nine prosecution witnesses said shooting followed the soldiers marching toward the I W W hall the defense contends the hall was attacked first
Spectators thronged the state house as suffrage supporters, many women in yellow flowers and accompanying men, crowded the halls. Senators faced crowded desks while a post adjournment demonstration erupted with cheering, whistling, and tin horns.
Reported in the Robertson v. First National case the argument was postponed to a future date. Evidence was presented before Judge J. I. Ensign with Judge Babcock disqualified. The article also notes a middleweight boxing match where Ed Shepherd of Salt Lake defeated an unnamed opponent in six rounds.
Rome Hagen of Seattle, a former Pa, is noted in Salt Lake City on March 10 as part of a developing story. This brief item records his presence and ties to Seattle, highlighting a developing local angle.
Kalamazoo Mich March 10 Bob Martin heavyweight champion of the AEY On scored a technical knockout over Jack Riley of Fort Wayne in the first round of their scheduled 10 round battle tonight.
Claude Wakeland of Fort Collins Colorado joins University of Idaho extension division as staff entomologist. P A Smith, local entomologist, will collaborate with the new extension entomologist in Twin Falls County.
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