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Twin Falls Chronicle

Location

Twin Falls, Idaho, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1920

Page

2

Legion Post 7 Meets at Elks Hall for Legion Week

Twin Falls Post No 7 American Legion will meet at 8 o clock tonight in the Elks hall. State Adjutant Albert will discuss plans to boost membership across Idaho. C L DeLong named committeeman for entertainment and a real feed is promised. Governor Davis proclaims American Legion Week from May 7 to 22 to enlist more members amid 33 new posts added statewide.

Twin Falls American Legion Elks Legion Albert Idaho Department Davis United States Army Navynd Marine Corps United States D. W. Davis

Idaho Legion Aid Pledge Sealed May 13 1920

The passage proclaims support for the American Legion and its focal posts, aiming to aid former service men and preserve free institutions, with the seal affixed by the Idaho secretary of state on May 13, 1920.

Idaho American Legion

Alleged bootlegger arrested Saturday in local rooming house

Frank Holly was arrested Saturday night by Officers Ham and Austin in a local rooming house charged with illegal possession of liquor. He could not furnish a $500 bond and was remanded to the county jail after Sheriff A. N. Sprague secured a warrant sworn out Saturday following days of investigation.

Frank Holly Ham and Austin A. N. Sprague

Married at Bride’s Mother's Home by Reverend Bennett

Tom Wilson and Miss Pearl Cherry wed at the bride’s mother home on Ninth Avenue Sunday at 9 am, officiated by Rev. Alexander G. Bennett. After a brief honeymoon, they will reside in Buhl. Miss Cherry formerly taught at Bickell school.

Tom Wilson Miss Pearl Cherry Ninth Avenue Alexander G. Bennett Buhl Miss Cherry Bickell School

Auto speeders arrested in city court

Automobile speeders appeared in her city yesterday morning before Magistrate W. A. Mirek. Names included John Des, a chauffeur for Booth, C. N. Scotty, and L. McCracken. They were arrested by Traffic Officer Frank Tivci and each fined $10.

W. A. Mirek John Des Booth C. N. Scotty L. McCracken Triffic Frank Tivci

Miss Julia Hilzinger Leaves for Summer School Post

Miss Julia Hilzinger county school teacher sails to district number 3 in the Shoshone basin for summer school duties. She left yesterday for the position.

Schoos Julia Hilzinger Shoshone Basin

Marriage Licenses Issued in County Recorders Office

Two marriage licenses were issued in the county recorder s office yesterday to Henry C Cruts and Miss Lita Spargur of Kimberly and Harold Thompson and Miss Ay KE Robert son of Eden.

County ‘Recorders Office Henry C. Cruts Lita ,Spargur Kimbarly Harold Thompson AY+y KE. Robertson Eden

Elks Dance May 19 Leap Year Finale

The Elks announce a leap year dance on Wednesday May 19 as the season finale. Committee Adg urges everyone to attend and support the event.

Yoshihito Mikado Nearing Death in Japan

Report from Tokio notes Emperor Yoshihito, Japan's mikado, is dying with brain illness and incapacity to govern. A regent may be appointed if death is imminent. The emperor is at Hayama villa under tight secrecy as ministers from Britain Mexico and Czechoslovakia recently presented credentials to the crown prince.

Perate Yoyal Japan Yoshihito Imperial Great Britain Mexico Czecho- Slovakia Hayama

Japan Faces Regicidal Question and Constitutional Change

The article surveys Emperor Yoshihito at 41, his 1912 succession, and the ancient mikado lineage. It explains Japan's constitutional monarchy, elder statesmen dominance, and rising liberal movements aiming to limit militarism and empower parliament. It raises the risk of regency, civil conflict, or a shift to a constitutional system or republic under Hirohito.

Yoshihito Mutsuwhito Mutsuhito Japan Wach Ford Germany England Mason Hirohito

Jury Selected for Carver Trial in Basque Herder Death Case

In district court yesterday morning the jury was selected for the state versus William Carver trial. About 30 witnesses will testify for both sides as evidence starts today. The case involves a death linked to a dispute over sheep on Carver's property. Jurors named include D. H. Davis, Joseph P. Buck, P. Wallis, and others.

William Carver D. H. Davis Joseph P. Buck P. Wallis

Robinson sues Snart Fruit for 14064 dollar claim over apples

In an amended complaint district court plaintiff C A Robinson seeks 14064.10 against Snart Fruit Co alleging breach of contract to buy 164,765 pounds of apples and delayed supply of 40 040 apple boxes plus related damages after a shipment delay and freezing issues.

District Court Snart Fruit Company HLOH

Amended Complaint Filed in Foreclosure Restrain Case

An amended complaint was filed in the case of Jess Thinn against P M Scargill. The plaintiff seeks an order restraining the defendant from foreclosing on 617 mortgage notes.

Jess Thinn P.M. Scargill Arke

Funeral services today for infant Esther M. Lykens

Esther M. Lykens infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Lykens died Saturday night. Funeral services are held this morning at Grossman funeral chapel with Rev. Charles W. Ronk officiating. Interment in Twin Falls cemetery.

Esther M. Lykens J. C. Lykens Grossman Funeral Charles W. Ronk Twin Falls Cemetery

Telegraph Companies Prepare for Convention

San Francisco May 15 Telegraph firms gearing up for the Democratic national convention starting June 28. Western Union spends 500000 on plant upgrades to handle up to one million words daily plus regular business and 260000 evening and 760000 morning words daily. The multiplex automatic system will carry four messages per wire eight total via channels with 13 miles of pneumatic tubes to main operations for speedy delivery. The system, faster than Morse, already handles 65 percent of business this way and will make Western Union the world’s most modern and third largest in the U.S.

San Francisco Western Union Telegraph Company Postal Telegraph Cable Company Western Union R. B. Calkins United States

House Moves Slowly On Peace Resolution

The peace resolution adopted by the senate was presented to the house and laid on the table. It was not sent to conference but informally reviewed by the foreign affairs committee. Chairman Porter was told to confer with senate leaders to seek a plan for the house to accept without a conference.

Washington Senate House Foreign Affairs Committee Porter Pennsylvania

Express Rates Hike Sought 10 to 25 Percent

A hearing before the Interstate Commerce Commission examined a petition by the American Railway Express Co seeking permission to raise express rates by 10 to 25 percent. Commission examiner F H Barclay presided as statistics deputy C A Tuntz, vice president, presented data on rising operating costs.

Associated Press New York Interstate Commerce Commission American Railway Express Company Commission Charles A. Tuntz

Hearing on 1914 rise in costs postponed to June

Testimony stated that increases amounted to 96 per cent since 1914. The examination was postponed until June 28 to allow commercial organizations to contest the data. Attending the hearing were representatives of the chambers of commerce of Omaha and Sioux City.

Chambers of Commerce of Omaha Sioux City

England forced to send Poland supplies in Commons debate

In London on May 17 the House of Commons discussed shipments from England to Poland. Government spokesman Andrew Bonar Law said the materials are part of Poland’s supplies purchased last year and being shipped by the Poles as they are the property of the Polish government. Bonar Law admitted Britain’s role in the transfer.

Associated Press London England Poland House of Commons Andrew Bonar Law Bonar Law

Incomplete Dispatch of Ammunition Cited as Breach

Fragment from a historical report notes that Poland game TM in stores last October and argues that preventing ammunition dispatch would have been a breach of faith by Great Britain, reflecting wartime diplomacy concerns.

Ain Poland Great Britain

Chicago Coliseum Turned Over for Republican Convention

The Chicago coliseum was turned over to the Republican National Committee this morning and work began on alterations for the June 8 convention. Committee offices and leaders will be ready by May 31 for hearings on contests starting then.

Associated. Press Chicago Chicago Coliseum Republican National Committee National Committee

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