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Newspaper
Twin Falls Chronicle
Location
Twin Falls, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1919
Page
2
The article surveys reactions to the postwar treaty, praising its scope and labor for lasting peace, while denouncing foreign languages in public life. It calls for English as the sole national language, condemns non English use, and labels nonconformers as Hun minded. It also notes political factionalism in the Senate and Red Cross plans in Twin Falls and Idaho.
Readers express unease as urban residents feel divided by lingering loyalties and foreign languages. The piece urges swift assimilation as a national unity goal, arguing allegiance should align with American culture and institutions.
Alexandria May 14 British occupation authorities outline Palestine improvements including a jetty and harbor at Haifa costing five million dollars. Also planned are modern sanitation works and a complete sewage disposal system to be installed in Jerusalem.
May 14 Honolulu Aboard the Japanese steamer Anyo Maru seasick Yoneta leaped overboard under steerage at the ed cat, pursued by a huge shark that trailed the vessel. A boat was towed to rescue him but he never surfaced as the shark disappeared.
A Red Cross Public Health association was organized in Twin Falls on Tuesday evening. Officers named include Mrs. Burton Morse president Judge Hodgin first vice president Mrs EH L Warren secretary and W E Nixon treasurer. The group will meet next on Tuesday May 20 at eight o'clock in Red Cross rooms on Shoshone street with public invited to learn more. The aims include placing graduate registered nurses in Twin Falls County and providing skilled nursing care for the sick.
The unconscious Leo Delivigio, a Siamese cavalry trooper, was found in a presidio tent with his throat bound by wire after failing to appear at a boxing bout. Surgeons fear his recovery may be doubtful. He alleged four Black soldiers abducted him from the arena dressing room, attempted to strangle him, and pressured him to claim black identity amid reported white race tensions at the post.
Professor C. B. Wilson of the state board of education arrived in Twin Falls to confer with local school authorities on extending vocational education under the Smith Hughes act. He cites war delays and expects rapid expansion with an $80,000 state appropriation plus federal funds for the next two years. seven schools have been involved.
Arrangements for the first annual Elks Round-Up are nearing completion. Clarence Adams, supervising the event, has closed with Bertha Blanchett, famous woman rough rider, to perform here tomorrow.
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