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Newspaper
Twin Falls Chronicle
Location
Twin Falls, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1920
Page
2
An American correspondent notes that Germany appears bent on revenge and regaining strength through a breach with the allies. He argues Britain and America must oppose German ambitions and enforce the Versailles terms, praising the San Remo conference for supporting France's stance.
A columnist reflects on how strikes can win without work, and how peace treaties shape postwar outcomes. He notes miners securing a five day week by skipping Saturdays, questions ratification of peace, mocks wartime claims, and cites a San Remo report of premiers in the sun while a cow disrupts a village with no milk payment.
The senate considers bills to mint 2, 7 and 8 cent coins suggesting a future where goods could be priced to match these odd denominations. A senator hints at introducing a bill to allow purchase with any of these coins.
The national Manufacturers association reports over 40 American automobile trademarks pirated in Portugal Brazil Spain Japan Argentina and Cuba. It urges U S protection via the ambassador to Portugal to safeguard owners rights and prevent inferior lookalike copies that harm sales and damage reputations globally.
The piece quarrels over daily costs of maintaining American troops on the Rhine and the railroads strike burden on the public. It notes 1 220 000 a day for Rhine forces and 20 billion to win the war, plus railroads losing 3 million daily and passing costs to the public. It asks why the public opposes the strikers.
A Louisville jailer suggests housing guests in jail at one dollar per day as an alternative to hotels and houses. He argues for building jails to accommodate travelers rather than lodging them elsewhere. The remark frames a civic critique of lodging options and raises questions about urban planning and cost.
A proposal suggesting the United States accept a mandate for Milwaukee emerges in political discourse. Advocates argue for federal action while opponents warn of sovereignty concerns and implementation challenges amid local needs and funding questions.
At Des Moines May 4 Associated Press reports to the general conference by Bishops John Nielsen of Zurich and Eben S. Johnson of Africa. Nielsen warned of widespread physical and moral deterioration among European children due to malnutrition and called for swift relief efforts. He noted Methodist relief over $600,000 in the past year and praised American aid. Johnson discussed Africa's Congo mission and possible church union, warning Islam's growth and urging intensified evangelism and social work in South Africa. He highlighted Johannesburg as a focal point for improvement. No further business was announced for tomorrow.
Twin Falls wrestlers dominated Rupert in a six bout card last night at Rupert. Final score Twin Falls 4 Rupert 0 with two matches ending no decision. Irwin defeated Adams in the 145 pound class in nine minutes. Kerr and Green in 115 pound class also no decision. McAtee beat Anderson in 145 pounds nine and a half minutes. Seaver beat Smith in 135 pounds after ten minutes. Nicholson beat Betty in 160 pounds with no decision. Smith defeated Tong in 105 pounds in fifty seconds.
Mr Willard discussed funding the roads noting loans and bonds bear rates as low as 3 12 percent. He warned current rates require careful revenue planning to keep the roads' credit unimpaired as European markets close to American issues and absorb surplus funds worldwide.
London May 4 The next conference of the League of Nations is planned to be held in Rome May 14. Among other things reports concerning the health of nations will be considered. Arthur Balfour will represent Great Britain.
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