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Twin Falls Chronicle

Location

Twin Falls, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1920

Page

5

City council meeting covers water ditch risk and fire department concerns

City officials address a water supply buried ditch hazard near property of J A White and W S Sanger and direct Pecatetta Security to construct a conduit within 30 days. Fire department wage requests, beddings, motorizing, and mattress purchases are discussed with actions postponed for wage comparisons. Council approves Schurger subdivision addition and 10 foot rear strip deeds while addressing milk bottle hazards and pending depositions. all bills allowed.

J. Ja. White W. S. Sanger Ots Pecatetta Security Company Fire Department Warrell Ths Fire Department Malgon Wit Schurger Moorman Jones Davies

Park Site Park Site Facts Affidavit Clarifies No Profits

An affidavit by St John Skinner for a proposed Twin Falls park site asserts no real estate firm or individual will profit from the city sale. The document denies prior commission claims, lists no listings or mortgages, and notes no sale at 400 per acre. A soil survey addresses seepage and drainage for tree growth.

St. John Skinner Times Ste Joan Skinnet Sealy Arthur J. Praviey Tdato Twin Teaks Idaho Wheelon Canal Company Parks and Playground Bureau Twin Falls Hitchcock

Millinery Firm Sues Bruggemann Over Leased Building

Phitk Millinery Co sues Bruggemann alleging interference with subletting of a building leased by the millinery firm causing $4,560 in damages. Plaintiff seeks judgment for the amount and costs. The building, formerly occupied by the post office, is now owned by Bruggemann.

Poregebis B Chartes i Urneegomian Atleses Oly Bruggemat Win Malls

herd of purebred purchased for club boys

A telegram from A. O Reilly, leaders for Twin Sally county, states he has completed the purchase of the Harry Anhs bar herd of purebred Jerseys at Cornaullis, Oregon, and is preparing to ship them to be distributed among members of Jersey clubs in Twin Sally county and at Buhl.

A. O'Reilly Twin Sally County Harry Anhsbar Cornaullis Oregon Buhl

Shorthorn Breeders Set Big Thursday Sale

The Twinalls North and South Side Breeders association will hold a pure bred Shorthorn sale on March 26 at 1 PM at the McMasters barn. Thirty five head of Scotch and Scotch top bulls and ten heifers and young cows will be offered at the sale.

Twinalls North and South Side Breeders” Association McMasters Barn

Licensed to Marry in Twin Falls and Boise

Marriage licenses issued to Rank Shodde age 24 and Ver nat Brian age 18 of Uaivles and firnest Pradliselly age 21. Boise, saii Volnun Craig age 22. Twin laldis.

Shodde Vernat Brian Uaivles Firnest Pradliselly Boise, Saii Volnun Craig Laldis

Arrest in Buhl by County Deputies

Joe Wilcox was placed in the county jail last evening by Deputy Sheriff Shreormin of Buhl.

Joe Wilcox Shreormin Buhl

Senate backs plan to sell soft wheat flour relief measure

The Senate passed a bill authorizing the United States Grain Corporation to sell 000 barrels of soft wheat flour in farm credits as a relief measure. Senator Gronna of North Dakota warned the government would risk losses of 50 to 60 million dollars if it intervened more broadly, arguing private business would not use the flour aside from the European emergency.

Associated Press United States Grain Corporation Senate Gronna Hue

Man survives severed jugular veins in dramatic wound

Great Falls Montana reported today that J Wesley McClure of the city severed both jugular veins and his windpipe with a razor. Attending doctors said he showed few ill effects after the passages were sewn. An earlier note mentioned parole from the state hospital.

Associated Press Great Falls Mont J. Wesley McClure McClue State Insane Hospital

Skeleton found at McMillan Creek death ruled suicide

Inquest concluded J J Sichimiond 63 disappeared June 2 last year died by his own hand while in mental distress. Skeleton found at mouth of McMillan Creek identified by clothes and items including a Laura charm. Surviving wife and three brothers in Colorado.

Uydb. Grossman J. J Ian Simith Duke Saunfleight Peterson Quaieddy Wits Grossman Brighton Avenel Charlottetownu Princes Edward Usland Canada Richmond Chronicle Colorado

Cifig Cables Highlight Vital American Commerce Control

Fragmentary OCR notes describe essential cable systems and their role in United States commerce. The text hints at strategic control of communications impacting trade and national economic activity. Further readable context is limited.

Cifig Dar

Police sergeant among those arrested on racial charges

Seven automobiles loaded with liquor were seized by federal prohibition agents at Meadowdale and Puget Sound north of Seattle. Seven were arrested, including police sergeant JJ Clark. Officers said liquor came from Canada. Shots were fired at a dockhouse as officers approached. Lieutenant R Olmstead was arrested. both Olmstead and Clark were later dismissed by Chief Warren.

Shuttle Wash Federal Prohibition Meadowdale Puget Sound Point Seattle JJ. Clark Canada R. Olmstead Hing Olistead Clark War

Washington ratifies suffrage amendment in state approval

The Washington legislature completed ratification of the federal suffrage amendment as the Senate unanimously passed the ratification resolution. Washington becomes the thirty fifth state to ratify, following House approval. The session then sent a request to Delaware to ratify the amendment as well.

Olyaevia Wash Washington Senate House Bve

Rail executives and workers clash over railroad valuation method

Washington March 22 AP reports sharp disagreement between railroad executives and employees before the Interstate Commerce Commission. They differ on how to determine the rounds valuation underlying a guaranteed 5 percent annual net return for two years under the transportation act. Officials dispute the use of property investment and material accounts as conservative figures while workers push for immediate valuation and broader consideration.

Associated Press Washington Interstate Commerce Commission Congress A. P. Thom Association of Railway Executives Thom Commission Donald R.richberg Glenn I. Plumb Plumb

Portland LW W to be given separate hearing

Portland Ore March 22 The Lady one of 26 alleged to have aided on charges of violating the state criminal syndicalism act appeared in circuit court today George Vanderveer asked and obtained a tie preps fee trial for each defendant. details show separate hearings scheduled for the group including the Lady and others arrested November 11.

Portland. Ore WY. W George TT Vanderveer

Senate adopts Yap resolution to seek information from president

A resolution asking President Wilson for information on the British foreign minister's statement that Yap Island in the Pacific would be given to Japan was adopted today by the senate without debate. Senator Lodge offered the measure, citing a letter from John Joord.

Wasttington

Delaware Caucuses Postpone Suffrage Action in Session

In Dover on March 22 Republicans and Democrats in the state legislature began a special session to decide the suffrage course but postponed until tomorrow. Governor Townsend’s message is expected to urge ratification. Anti suffrage leaders warned of defeat if the issue is raised this week while suffrage leaders seek delay to build support.

Dover Delaware Townsend Ratifica

Damages From Flood Near Billings Reported

Billings Mont March 22 Damages estimated at about 25 000 are believed to have resulted from a flood which swept down Canyon creek seven miles west of Billings to day It is reported that approximately 1000 head of sheep were drowned The flood was caused by the breaking of an irrigation dam in the creek 15 miles from its outlet into the Yellowstone river

Associated Press Billings Mont Canyon Creek Yellowstone River

Assembly orders anti saloon league head to explain statements

Albany March 22 The New York state assembly adopted unanimously a resolution compelling William J. Anderson state superintendent of the Anti Saloon league to appear before the assembly judiciary committee to explain the foundations of statements utterances and publications alleged to have been made against legislators.

Albany N.Y New York State Assembly William. J. Anderson Anti- Saloon, League Assembly Judiciary’ Committee

Treasury Enables Exchange of Temporary Liberty Bonds

Washington March 22 The treasury has arranged the exchange of temporary liberty bonds for permanent form bonds with interest coupons to maturity Secretary Houston announced. Exchange of temporary third loan bonds began March 14, all banks may transfer. Within a month officials expect to exchange permanent bonds for other liberty loans except those with one interest coupon remaining, which need not be exchanged until after those coupons mature with October 15 as the latest date.

Washington Treasury Houston

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