Aviator Barker Schedules Airship Flight Over Twin Falls
Twelve passengers rode yesterday as Aviator Hugh Barker piloted an airship circling Twin Falls business district. Mechanic Jack Winston debuted in original stunts while Barker plans more displays today and this evening 5:80 to 2 o'clock. The Buhl Chamber of Commerce event on Thursday May 20 will feature Barker with new tricks and Winston’s acrobatic ship performances for local crowds.
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Hugh” Barker
Jack Winston
Twin Falls
Barker
Salvation Army Meetings in Hall on Main Avenue
The Salvation Army holds meetings in rooms at 325 Main Avenue East this morning at 11 o clock. Afternoon gatherings at 2 and 3 30 feature company and Sunday school sessions and a praise. An 8 o clock salvation meeting occurs in the hall. Revival meetings are planned this month at rooms and at Shipshone and Main, led by Ensign and Mrs John Naton.
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Salvation Army
Main Avenue East
Shipshone and
Main
John Naton
Call Issued for Idaho State Council Meeting
Mrs. M J Sweeley state president of Idaho Federation of Woman's Clubs issued a call urging AIT presidents federated club chairmen and committee representatives to attend the state council at Gooding on Tuesday afternoon May 18. Complimentary luncheon for attendees at Mrs John Thass home at noon. A splendid program planned.
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M. J. Sweeley
Idaho ‘Federation
Death Report Error Corrected for Harold L Pierce
A Chronicle report of Harold L Pierce’s death from an unsuccessful appendicitis operation at Boyd hospital is corrected. The earlier death notice was erroneous and the rectification confirms the truth of the event.
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Pierce
Boyd. Hospital
Dula
Lamiexitabio
niletaKe
Prominent pallbearers at Colosimo funeral in Chicago
Prominent politicians a judge and leading business men joined gunmen and underworld figures at the pallbearers for Big Jim Colosimo in Chicago. The Associated Press reports the event as a notable mingling of officials and criminals at the funeral.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Big Jim” Colosimo
Funeral at the Famous Cafe Follows Restaurant Owner Murder
News report states the funeral for the cafe proprietor was held today at the ordered cafe. Four suspects remain in police custody as authorities investigate the murder reported last Tuesday evening at the restaurant. The deceased’s first wife was en route from Los Angeles to Chicago and offered no light on the case.
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Am Big
Bass Chifid
Los ‘Angeles
Chicago
McCormick Seeks Steps To Deflate Currency Credit
Senator McCormick introduced a resolution in Illinois calling for deflation of currency credit and mobilization of credit to move the 1920 crops. The measure aims to tighten money supply while boosting agricultural financing amid 1920 crop needs.
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Associated Preas
Washington
Federal Reserve Board
McCormick
Republican
Llinois
Daniels Defends Navy Readiness Before War
Secretary Daniels testified before the Senate naval committee defending 1917 preparedness. He cited records from Roosevelt and Taft administrations, noting shortages in enlisted men and officers were inherited and that Wilson’s era began steps to a real navy reserve. He urged renewing a three year shipbuilding program if the covenant falters.
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Associated Press
Washington
Daniels
Senate Naval Investigating Committee
Sims
Roosevelt
Taft
Wilson
Congress
United States
Dewey
General Board
Admiral Stims
Ormer
George Vor
Meyer
Twin Falls Beavers Lose Second Game to Boise High
Twin Falls high school's baseball team failed to win the second game of the series with Boise High, dropping the final game 14 to 18. The contest featured hard hitting, rally runs, and a close finish with the outcome uncertain until the last out. The series ends the season with Boise's dominance remembered and Twin Falls left chasing the title.
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Twin Talss High School
Boise ‘High School
Ral Hes
Tdaho
Boise
Socialists ask White House to free Debs and prisoners
A socialist delegation delivered a petition to President Wilson seeking release of Eugene Debs and other political prisoners. Seymour Stedman urged a pardon for Debs, claiming faulty evidence and biased press portrayal. Kate Richards O’Hare’s espionage sentence was also discussed. Tumulty promised careful presidential consideration.
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Associated Press
Washington
Social Party
Eugene Debs
White House
New York
Tumulty
Wilson
Seymour Stedman
Debs
Kate Richards O'Hare
Jefferson City
Morton Named Assistant to Prosecute Case
Oliver F. Morton of Phoenix is named as special assistant to Attorney General Palmer. He will assist in federal cases in Arizona and California, including water rights on a Sacramento River tributary affecting nearly 1,000 people and the Yuma County Water Users Association appeal from Judge W H Sawtell’s decision on the Yuma Project charges of 2 million dollars.
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Phroenen
Ariz
Oliver FP. Morton
Phoenix
Palmer
Ruckdson
Reclamation ‘Service
Arizona
California
Mordon Jac Oesar
onNe
Sacramento River
Yuma ‘Country
Rosamond in trouble near San Francisco port
San Francisco May 15. The schooner Rosamond from Port Anges is reported in trouble off the coast near the entrance to the bay. Local lifeboat crews are mobilized as observers note rising seas and possible distress signals.
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Rosamond
San Francisco
Red Cross Announces Drowning Prevention Campaign
The American Red Cross today joined a national effort to cut drownings. The campaign, started by a San Francisco chapter, includes plans and resources to save lives at beaches in cooperation with rescue groups and local agencies.
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Okla
The
American ‘Red ‘Cross
San Francisco
Wih Ress
Beach
Rts
Republicans Split on Stock Taxation
Washington May 15 On a te vote with one member absent Republican supporters of a stock dividend tax to finance soldier relief legislation in the house ways and means committee today lost their fight for a 10 percent levy retroactive to last March 15. The majority of the committee divided 7 to 7. The fight would be renewed next week when Democrats of the committee meet with Republicans to take final action on the relief bill. The tax plan would add 500 million a year in revenues for three years and include a new income tax surcharge, stock exchange tax, real estate levy, tobacco tax rise, and an overseas bonus option.
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Associated Press
Washington
House
Ways and Means Committee
Delegations Ordered to Cut Down by Convention Committee
Instructions from the convention committee in Chicago target national committeemen to reduce their delegations to the authorized number. Several states including Missouri Oklahoma Arkansas Nevada and Virginia report excess delegates and extra at large seats. The secretary notes no more than 984 delegate seats can be placed and state committees must decide within their ranks who occupies the seats.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Convention Committee
Missouri
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Nevada
Virginia
L. W. Hanley
Ice Bridge Falls Into Niagara Gorge From Canadian Side
A late season ice bridge has broken away into the Niagara gorge from the Maid of the Mist landing area on the Canadian side. The solid ice formation is blamed on continued cold weather and a heavy flow of ice from Lake Erie, aided by steady westerly winds.
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Niagara Falls
Niagara Gorge
Falla
Maid of the Mist
Lake
Erie
Reds Propose Armistice Between Japan and Siberia
Associated Press dispatch from Irkutsk reports May 12 that the Soviet government proposed an armistice between Japanese forces and Siberian factions, outlining terms and seeking cessation of fighting in the region.
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Associated Press
Vladivostok
Irkutsk
Event Preview Hints at Boxing Card Change
A torn note mentions Young Rose and Billy Woodlead with Dilly refusing to fight Rose again. It says Nelson awaits in a ring match while TM management warns this may be the last reporting under current leadership unless larger crowds attend.
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Ein
Young Rose
Billy Woodlead
Dilly
Aiger
Rose
Nelson
Armed men seize Sangerhausen in German town unrest
A Halle dispatch to the Lokal Anzeiger reports armed men last night took possession of the town of Sangerhausen and formed a committee of action in the town hall, marking a dramatic disturbance in the area.
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Berlin
Sangerhausen
Ankeiger
Halle
Scout Hose Exceptional Quality Prompts Debate
A fragment hints at a debate over exceptional quality in scout equipment or attire. The wording is garbled but suggests remarks on durability and value. Specific names, dates, or places do not emerge clearly from the text.
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