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Newspaper
Twin Falls Chronicle
Location
Twin Falls, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1919
Page
6
In a report from Coblenz on Tuesday, the German government says the entry of troops into Leipzig was quietly accomplished. Noske directs actions against Spartacans, with Berlin and the Ruhr still seeing activity. Casualties were minimal as forces moved to suppress revolt while shifting troops from garrisons.
Dolphel Howsd tells Chinese delegates at the peace congress to wait and see if Japan keeps promises before appealing to the league of nations. Chinese officials ask for advised restraint. the colonel urges silence to observe Japan’s conduct and fulfillment of its contract with China.
A delegation of allied officers welcomed Allaes and his staff on arrival to Bordeaux. General Harbord reviewed French and American troops afterward, marking a formal reception by the service and its members.
OddiKse reports Tex Rickard leads promotion with Jack Dempsey versus Jess Willard in the works. Frank Flournoy of Memphis and A Thatcher of Toledo Athletic Club back the event. Toledo Mayor Connell Schrieber supports the plan as a merit boxing exhibition with Matt Hinkel as referee and Gurney aiding smooth setup.
Matt emerges as a fan favorite in Ōiio as organizers push the bout featuring Richard, Flournoy, and Thacher. The crowd-pleasing figure helps attract attention and likely draws larger attendance.
An isolated group of Russian POWs, armed in Bavarian uniforms and led by Spartacan chiefs, were overwhelmed by Württemberg troops in a wooded area near Graefelting Bavaria. Seventy two men and the leaders were condemned to death and shot in a gravel pit near Lochansen.
London May 15 Triplets twice and twins six Ges born in the Compton household. The second child came to the mother when she was 41 years old. The unusual birth record marks 21 years of such occurrences in the family.
The report notes Polish officials arguing that warships were necessary for defense, citing strategic needs amid international tensions. Details are fragmentary and unclear due to damaged text, but the core claim centers on naval strength as a defensive measure.
In Berlin prices for barrels appear inflated as returning soldiers and civilians gather coppers on May 15 in a bid to protest shortages and inflation. The scene reflects local tensions over wartime disruptions and living costs.
J Willis Baer of Pasadena California was elected moderator of the 131st general assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States in St Louis. He won on the first ballot with 476 votes over Rev Hall Young. Baer, a layman, leads the New Era movement and has long been active in Christian endeavors and church work in California.
Expressed belief that Mr Baer’s election to the moderatorship could win endorsement of the movement by the assembly. Mr Baer tonight refused to discuss the stance he would take on the question.
California fruit, nut and olive crops for 1931 were valued at 150 million dollars in a government release. George H. tagged the figures as the latest estimate, highlighting the season’s strong fruit values across the state.
Hecke, state horticultural commissioner, reported orange crop value at 75 million dollars and lemon crop at 19 million dollars, indicating strong fruit yields and market potential for the season.
In May 15 dispatch from PHKIN General officers deny that the Japanese attache and the military training board are returning to Japan. General Saito has departed, but other corps officers continue to press Yas the board.
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