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Newspaper
Twin Falls Chronicle
Location
Twin Falls, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1919
Page
3
The article cites the Babylonian captivity and laments Germany's delays in genuine mourning for past invasions. It argues mourning was overdue five years ago after Belgium's invasion and four years ago after the Lusitania disaster, accusing Germany of lacking repentance alongside public grief.
An informal proposal seeks a pledge from Britain and the United States to aid France if attacked by Germany without provocation. The idea, not part of the treaty, faces US Senate scrutiny and public doubt about binding arm y commitments versus the League of Nations. France seeks added security while Wilson defers to Congress for final decision.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Germany troubled by a weeklong mourning period and police orders. The text mentions a ceasefire or peace terms and suspension of some freedoms as public grief spreads. Names and places are unclear due to damaged text, but the tone reflects national sorrow and political restraint.
Secretary Lane argues Americanization is simple to grasp and worthy of genuine enthusiasm. He urges Americans to inspire newcomers to love and appreciate the country and its sunny spirit, even if formal definitions remain elusive.
Truman H Newberry of Michigan whose election is being contested by Henry Ford filed a formal renewal notice seeking a committee investigation. Senate and house notify the White House of actions while committees organize and Lodge names a conference committee with Borah and Johnson to lead. Republican senators back a bill to repeal the wire control act and return wire systems to owners.
American forces recount Corporal Donald M. Call of the 344th tank corps, later a second lieutenant from Larchmont Manor N Y, decorated for conspicuous bravery near Varennes on September 26 1938. He carried a wounded officer under heavy fire across open ground to safety despite gas and shelling.
First Lieutenant Samuel Woodfill of Company M 60th Infantry earned the Distinguished Service Cross for three acts of conspicuous daring in one day near Cunel France on October 12 1918 while leading his company.
A military account praises Lieutenant Woodfill for repeated acts of daring during heavy rifle and machine gun fire. He killed an enemy officer, silenced a nest, and captured crew members while leading his unit toward the objective amid shelling. He later killed two gunners with a pick after a failed revolver attempt. He is married and resides at 167 Alexandria Pike, Fort Thomas, Kentucky.
San Francisco's Victory Liberty Loan subscriptions surpassed the district quota of 79,318,150 dollars as the twelfth federal reserve district reported a clean slate with all major divisions over the top. Final May 10 totals had shown the district subscribed, but San Francisco's status was uncertain until today's tally.
In Syracuse on May 19 Jack Britton of Chicago welterweight champion won a decision over Joe Welling of Chicago in a ten round bout.
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