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Newspaper

Twin Falls Chronicle

Location

Twin Falls, Idaho, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1919

Page

3

Competitive bids for rails urged by railroads head

Walker D. Hines director general of railroads said the railroad administration will seek competitive bids for 200000 tons of steel rails. He said the aim is to buy steel materials on a competitive bidding basis as rapidly as needed after talks with manufacturers failed to cut price schedules approved by the Commerce Department's industrial board.

New York Walker D. Hines Railroads Railroad Administration Hines Industrial Board of Department of Commerce Hires

Rail and Steel Prices Talk Fail to Reach Accord

Representatives of the railroad administration and the Manufacturers Committee of the Tron and Steel Institute failed at a New York conference to agree on further steel price reductions. The railroad side argued prices were not low enough, while manufacturers said further cuts require lower production costs and wage reductions.

New York Railroad Administration Manufacturers Committee The Tron and Steel Institute Industrial Board Department ‘of Commerce

Embassy denies federal troops joined Villistas in Parral

Official advices received by the Mexican embassy deny that federal troops joined Villista forces when Parral was captured and declare untrue reports that Villa occupied Jiminez and that mining operations were affected.

Villistas Washington Villista Parral Villa Jiminez

Bridge destruction confusion over Chihuahua Conchos site

Reports from the border indicate the Conchos river bridge was destroyed but not at the famed Conchos bridge south of Chihuahua. Early information suggested a different location, creating uncertainty about the exact bridge involved and its impact on operations in the state.

Chihuahua Conchos River Conchos

Chicago Association of Commerce opens branch in Mexico City

Chicago announces establishment of a branch of the Chicago Association of Commerce in Mexico City. The foreign trade commission headed by H. H Garver will depart Monday to implement details, and a Mexican bureau will be set up.

Associated Press Chicago Chicago Association of Commerce Mexico City Foreign Trade Commission H. H Garver

Mrs W C Mitchell Undergoes Surgical Operation

Mrs W C Mitchell of Rupert was operated upon yesterday morning at a local hospital. Details of the procedure were not disclosed in the brief dispatch.

W. C. Mitchell Rupert

Boyd Hospital Update

The patient from Boyd Hospital is reported to be doing nicely following the recent procedures or treatments.

Jacobs Returns From Brief Business Trip

H A Jacobs came back from a quick business trip to Pocatello yesterday afternoon.

H. A. Jacobs Pocatello

Miss Catherine Cairncross Shopper in Twin Falls Event

Miss Catherine Cairncross of Buhl was a Twin Falls shopper Thursday as she visited local stores to compare prices and browse new arrivals. The trip highlighted the day's shopping activity in the downtown area with several merchants noting increased foot traffic.

Catherine Cairncross Buhl Twin Falls

Mrs H C Randall Visits Twin Falls Market

Mrs H C Randall of Murtaugh was a Twin Falls shopping visitor yesterday.

H. C. Randall of Murtaugh Twin Falls

Miss Marguerite McVey Visits Twin Falls

Miss Marguerite McVey of Kimberly visited her mother in Twin Falls on Wednesday, gathering with family and friends during the outing.

Marguerite McVey Kimberly Twin Falls

Plant Shut Down After Strike Clashes At Toledo Plant

The Willys-Overland plant in Toledo was closed indefinitely by Clarence Earl, vice president, after violent clashes between strikers and police as about a hundred nonjoining workers tried to cross picket lines. About 100 officers responded to disturbances. traffic cops were recalled. Labor officials say around ten thousand workers are on strike.

Associated Press Toledo Willys-Overland Company Clarence’ Earl Henry Herbert Earl

Local Resident Jack Griffith Treated At Boyd Hospital

Jack Griffith of Jarbridge Nevada is at Boyd hospital for medical treatment.

Jack Griffith Jarbridge, Nev Boyd

Bank cabbier suffers slight injury at hospital

Hugh Marlin of Rogerson is in Boyd hospital with a slight injury after an incident. He is reported to be getting along nicely.

Hugh Marlin Bank of Rogerson Boyd Hospital

La Ferrin of Burley Makes Short Twin Falls Visit

La Ferrin of Burley traveled to Twin Falls yesterday on a brief business trip visiting local offices and meeting associates before returning home.

la Ferrin Burley

Mrs Heiss of Buhl Visits Twin Falls on Brief Shopping Trip

Mrs Heiss of Buhl was in Twin Falls on a brief shopping trip yesterday. The outing highlighted a routine day in local commerce with no major events reported.

Filer Women Shop Here Brief Twin Falls Tour

Mrs Marl Fisher and her daughter visited Twin Falls for a short shopping trip on Thursday. They browsed local stores and enjoyed a brief outing in the city.

FILER Marl Fisher Twin Falls

Jelén Klass Visits Filer for Relative Gatherings

Jelén Klass of Filer traveled to Vrigiting relatives yesterday, spending time with family members and returning with news of kinship ties.

Jelén Klass Filer Vrigiting

Administrator's Sale Notice for Twin Falls property

Notice of administrator sale issued after probate court order dated 1919 in Idaho. Private sale to highest bidder after May 8, auction covers Lot 13 7 15, block 1 7 Original Milner, Twin Falls County. Sale under Craven estate. Clerk Biggins and Deputy Bowen listed.

Notiave Ipr Milner State of Idaho

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Bureau Ranklin Roosevelt T. R Mexico the Boyd Hospital Mrs Randall Big Smashing Lion and Featuring Alice Willys-Overland Dour Dis. “Union Bostwess Eee Am de Cobiggins Bowen
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