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Newspaper
Twin Falls Chronicle
Location
Twin Falls, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1920
Page
3
Harold McGrath, News Editor, is listed as entered at the Post Office in Twir Wales Idaho as second class mail matter. The newspaper credits Associated Press dispatches and reserves republication rights for all local news and special dispatches.
An Englishman seeks adventure by promising to shoot Niagara in a barrel, but the age of sensational stunts has waned. The author argues true courage lies in everyday life and constructive progress rather than risky spectacle, humorously wondering if Rip Van Winkle would invest in barrels for profit.
The article surveys American views on Mexico indicating a hopeful outlook despite ongoing disorder. It notes the fragile stability under Venustiano Carranza, while criticizing the era's decade of chaos and the lack of solid relations with other nations.
The nation expresses weariness over damage to life and property and laments the incompetence of Mexican leadership. Rival factions expel Carranza, signaling a rare unity in Mexico. The piece urges U S support for a strong guiding figure to stabilize Mexican governance and improve relations with the United States.
Provisional leadership discussions surface as rebel claims grow. Palaez is linked to the revolution after collecting tribute from Tampico oil operators for four years, with nearly 2 million dollars in unpaid taxes raising interest among American businessmen. Partial restoration of communications is reported, but most lines remain disrupted by fighting. Officials report order in rebel seized municipal centers, while land, wireless, and cable networks struggle to function.
A French column of 3,000 soldiers en route from Killis to relieve Aintab was checked by a strong nationalist force ten miles from its destination and forced to retreat. Nationalists, armed with 1,000 cannons exceeding French 75s, pressed daily attacks. Willis situation described as critical and Aintab as desperate.
Scientists from the Pacific division of the American Association for the Advancement of Science gather in Seattle for the fourth annual meeting June 17–19. Leaders in astronomy, physics, chemistry, and plant and animal resources of the North Pacific Ocean join 14 affiliated societies. Trade and export topics include paper, wool, and Foreign Commerce Bureau advisors discuss international markets.
Trade advisors bankers shipping men importers exporters publishers and others connected with foreign trade will converge on San Francisco for a national foreign trade convention in May 1815. Delegates may request personal conferences as advisors bring data on scores of foreign trade questions including attendees from South America China Japan the Mediterranean and America.
By the Associated Press from New York May 12 a working agreement affecting 15 000 men in the area is reported. The details outline terms likely impacting wages hours and job security as union and management discuss a long term settlement.
Under the agreement effective until May 1, 1921 the Marine Cooks and Stewards association announced an eight hour day for stewards and cooks in all ports with a ten hour day in certain conditions. The dispute centers on work hours aboard Steamship lines and includes the steward department.
A group of Hungarian workers left for Hungary today escaping persecution in their host country. Their departure marks a silent exodus amid mounting tensions and uncertain futures for those seeking safety and stability.
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