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Newspaper
Twin Falls Chronicle
Location
Twin Falls, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1920
Page
1
Free dance planned after a full vaudeville double bill featuring home program and falls day events. Officials expect large crowds as music and festivity fill the late evening, with attendance boosted by prior dustups and a broad schedule of entertainment.
Secretary Daniels testified before the senate naval investigating committee that a cablegram presented as his signature was forged. He said the original did not bear his sign manual and Admiral Sims had forged his name on the copy. Daniels noted the message claimed American vessels with armed guards were safe, a claim he never made.
By the Associated Press San Francisco May 13 Trans Pacific trade prospects and obstacles were discussed today at the seventh conference. Representatives from China Japan the Philippines French Indo China and the Dutch East Indies described wealth awaiting development of commerce that will swing world trade toward the Pacific as cable or wireless facilities and ships arrive.
A Senate Interstate Commerce sub committee favored Poindexter's anti strike bill for railroads after brief discussion. Senator Poindexter said minor amendments would be attached and would not impair the measure's efficiency. The bill would return to the full committee within a few days.
The Associated Press reports from Mexico indicate a shift in the revolt's momentum with key federal losses in Jalisco and Dieguez captured near Guadalajara. Rebel leaders highlight Manzanillo as a remaining stronghold while U.S. officials monitor federal mobilization near the Texas border and Camargo in Coahuila.
Iowa May 18 Deaf students hear a whispered drama as Bishop McConnell of Denver discusses Mexico and U.S. intervention. He notes Carranza and Obregon established core aims, sees no need for intervention, warning of deeper Latin anger if it occurs. Wilson vetoes funds, accusing Congress of meddling with executive power, sparking a partisan clash over a $104 million appropriations bill.
The Socialist Party in its national convention acclaimed Eugene Victor Debs as their presidential candidate for a fifth time while Seymour Stedman of Chicago was chosen for vice president. Debs, a federal convict, received a 21 minute ovation. Hillquit led the conservative faction and pledged no change to socialism. The party plans to seek amnesty for political prisoners and conscientious objectors through meetings with Palmer, Tumulty, and Baker in Washington and at the White House.
A fragmented dispatch notes calls from Washington on May 18 urging action to reduce freight costs and lower living expenses. The hurried wording hints at government plans to improve efficiency and curb rising prices, though specifics are unclear in the garbled text.
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