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Newspaper
Twin Falls Chronicle
Location
Twin Falls, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1920
Page
7
President Wilson announced the nomination of two new interstate commerce commissioners. The action follows prior selections in a series of appointments as the administration expands regulatory oversight.
No public discussion occurred when nominations were received as several Democratic and Republican committee members and other senators expressed private opposition to the appointees.
A man claiming to be Roy Gard ner of Los Angeles was arrested near here in connection with an early Thursday mail truck robbery. Detectives recovered 61009 in negotiable securities buried at the scene. The suspect denied participation but admitted plans to share proceeds. He bore a leg wound and the driver described the robber as masked and injuring himself while ripping open a mail bag.
Associated Press reports a strike by Sioux Falls bakers set for midnight. Employers warn bread supply will not be curtailed. all shops impacted by the decision.
The Anti Saloon League of Armenia approves Governor Frank O. Lowden of Illinois as the only presidential candidate so far suitable to the prohibitionists. The league criticizes Senator Harding, notes Lowden's record, and mentions opposition to other candidates while outlining their stance on prohibition and related matters.
Washington April 30 American business in Sonora and other Mexican areas under revolutionists has been allowed to pay taxes and duties to de facto authorities. The State Department says this does not recognize the de facto government and notes similar practice when Carranza’s forces took ports. A Vera Cruz report urged keeping warships ready for dispatch if needed amid quiet but tense conditions.
United States customs officials at Nogales collected 10000 in duties in one day, a record for any port between San Diego and Brownsville. General Francisco Serrano, secretary to General, was reported in connecting dispatches.
Winnipeg Manitoba April 30 More than 10,000 members of the Orthodox Mennonite church in Manitoba and Saskatchewan will leave Canada for the United States this summer to establish a colony in the Mississippi Valley. Bishop Wahl of Swift Current said authorities granted exemption from military service if they settle in the United States. The exodus will depopulate 12 or 14 prairie towns and require sale of improved land holdings valued at more than $10,000,000.
In Des Moines the four year old quadriennial Methodist Episcopal church conference presses toward its formal opening tomorrow. Tonight delegates were hosted at a reception while commissions met to coordinate church organizations and plan unified action across bodies.
Washington reports Americas overall trade balance with Europe increased by 340 million dollars in March. South America and Asia continued to post deficits against the United States. Europe saw exports total 465 million, up 81 million from February, while imports from Europe reached 125 million, up 20 million.
In a London report dated April 30, a royal decree is soon to be published in Italy prohibiting automobile use due to a serious petrol shortage and a high exchange rate. The measure reflects wartime fuel constraints and aims to curb nonessential travel.
Rome correspondents report a formal announcement transmitted through the Corriere d Italia via Central News. The brief item notes official communication from Rome, outlining upcoming events or positions and seeks wider distribution through the news network.
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