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Newspaper
Twin Falls Chronicle
Location
Twin Falls, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1920
Page
6
A coroner's inquiry outlines growing belief that novices rather than professionals burned and killed a man, clothing him after the fire to conceal evidence. The sheriff and county attorney debate responsibility as clues remain sparse and no tracing of the wire or oil can is pursued.
Hearings before the Interstate Commerce Commission over railway valuation closed after three days. Carriers and shippers favored using investment accounts as a minimum value base, opposing by state railroad commissioners. Final arguments stressed book accounts as closest to value, with calls to form regional groups for rate classification while maintaining current western classifications for now.
John Ross Key, grandson and last direct descendant of Francis Scott Key, author of the Star Spangled Banner, died suddenly in Baltimore after a heart attack. Born in 1832, he was raised by Key until age seven and remained in the old Key homestead near Washington after the elder Key's death.
In Deadwood on March 24 Associated Press reports Dr. A I Bennett of Denver states that Mrs Hilda Neamy died from cerebral hemorrhage caused by a blow from a blunt instrument. The claim heightens interest as the trial opens for Mr and Mrs George Zarl charged with her murder.
A Mexican farming settlement near Santa Barbara Chihuahua was wiped out on March 14 as Francisco Villa and 150 followers massacred more than 50 residents and burned homes and crops after a prior attack. Survivors say 25 remained, one man killed a rebel leader, and locals defended their homes before surrender. A later report notes Villa's forces raided overnight seeking provisions and villagers refused, prompting further threats and gunfire.
Reports say Wesel captured by red army. Ruhr district quiet as government troops retreat northeast of the Lippe river. Negotiations open south of Wesel with reds demanding surrender amid expected reinforcements. fighting reported south of Wesel. Government cleans up Thuringia after Halle capture. Ohrdruf camp cleared of reds after heavy fighting. raids toward Gotha from Kitzing? Kufurt.
At a Bangor public meeting attended by 1400 delegates, resolutions were read urging ratification of the peace treaty with senate reservations. The resolutions charge the League covenant sacrifices Americanism to internationalism and praise the senate reservations as protecting U S interests and independence. Additional resolutions support woman suffrage and prohibition and oppose government ownership of railroads and steamships.
Leon Darling, a Negro, was brought to Nebraska penitentiary from North Platte after receiving a 99 year sentence for killing Robert Massey, a Union Pacific railroad conductor of Omaha, following a guilty plea.
William J. Bryan spoke in Springfield on popular government and the initiative and referendum ahead of the Illinois constitutional convention. He addressed a business men's club and a church gathering and urged disposing of the peace treaty before the presidential campaign begins.
Paris March 24 Women this year will be allowed for the first time to compete in the highest French examinations in philosophy and philology. Andre Honnerat minister of education has issued instructions that women candidates be admitted on the same term as men at these examinations opening the way to professorship in higher educational institutions.
Columbus March 24 An active campaign to back Governor James M Cox for the Democratic presidential nomination was briefed here with no state campaign announcement. The 48 vote Ohio delegation is pledged to Cox at the San Francisco convention. Primary voters April 27 will pick delegates pledged to him. A letter to Democrats argues Cox strengthens national prospects and cites his Ohio achievements.
Lexington dispatch reports 112 year old Paul Little son of KE Little Lexington capitalist vanished with an unidentified white man after 5 pm. A ransom note for 25 000 was delivered by a messenger boy. The father refused to reveal the note but said he would pay the ransom to secure his son's return.
Washington March 24 With peace declaration plans at a standstill in the senate Republican leaders in the house conferred on speeding action on a declaratory resolution. No final form or date was set though drafts akin to the Knox resolution were under review. Senate and house leaders met to map procedure while the senate postponed floor moves until late week. Senator Thomas argued a veto by President Wilson could block any peace declaration.
Roy M. Wolvin was elected president of the advisory council in Montreal Quebec on March 24, marking a leadership shift. The brief notice confirms his new post and location, signaling ongoing steel industry leadership changes in early spring.
Senate hearings reveal Captain Horace Laning accuses the Navy of chaos and lack of a comprehensive war plan. He cites Secretary Daniels and misgivings about the Bureau of Operations as the Senate probes Sims-Daniels charges and wartime readiness.
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