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Newspaper

Twin Falls Chronicle

Location

Twin Falls, Idaho, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1920

Page

4

Fire sweeps Cottilion venue. hundreds aid rescue

A blaze at the Cottilion venue north of the city caused extensive damage to shops and the hall, with 200 citizens offering help. Wright’s, United States, and Lal laby Wardware were among the worst losses. Fire Chief W. As Worrell led efforts. the basement flooded and several workers saved belongings amid widespread water damage. Miss Greenwald, rescued amid flames, recovered, while investigators traced the alarm timing to The Chronicle.

Cottilion C. M. Staits Chronicle Worrell Wright's United States Lallaby Wardware Company Wright Clarence Wright Z. W. Dumke Idaho. Co-Op Ph IK Hadman J. W. Withers Porter and Withers Salladay Hardware Company Reeds Misa” Eigabeth Greenwald Miss Greenwald Harry Mekindr Austin Fightiffsn Miss. Greenwald Mr. McKinley Étion

Elaborate Banquet Hosted by Hexigon Juniors for Seniors

A home banquet Friday evening hosted by two Hexigon junior members for four senior members featured a long centerpiece of nar cissus and scarlet teraniums and color coordinated place cards. After dinner, guests danced. Hosts were Harold Decker and Clyde Shelby, with attendees including Vera Cook Hilda Holderman Violet Skillman Theodora Mckhame Constance White Violet Holderman Carl Edwards Theodore Swartz Victor Strock Nat Williamson.

W. H. Decker Hexigon Club Vera Cook Hilda Holderman Violet Skillman Theodora Mckhame Constance White Violet Holderman Messrs Carl Edwards Theodore Swartz Victor Strobeck Nat Williamson

Temporary support ordered for wife in Cannon divorce case

Judge W. A. Babcock ruled yesterday that Joseph Cannon must pay a temporary sum of 30 dollars to his wife Iva Cannon and their minor child during the divorce proceedings. The decision was announced in the pending case.

Joseph Cannon Iva Cannon Cannon W. A. Babcock

Pre-Convention Investigation Moves Ahead in Washington

A Senate investigati ng committee directs about a dozen men to explain pre-convention campaign expenditures and funding sources. Names tied to McAdoo Wood Lowden Cox and Poindexter among those called or asked to appear as hearings aim to wrap before the June conventions.

Washington Senate Frank H. Hitchcock Am Pain Leonard Wood Bernard M. Baruch War Industries Board William G. McAdoo Iwenyon Lowden Ilinois Angus McSween Johnson H T.mere Cox H. M. Daugherty Harvata M. Iuse Poindexter Kenyon Saga

Life Insurance Promise in Honest Workwear Ad Claim

An advertisement argues that within six months working men wearing patched overalls will buy life insurance. The speaker claims patched knees signal affordability to insure, while patched seats indicate the need to guard against financial risk due to lack of insurance.

Twin Falls Truck Train Plans For Mon Meet

Twin Walls will entertain the Ship By Truck train Monday meeting the Salt Lake Boise line at Murtaugh then continuing to Buhl. Local auto dealers and shops join a coordinated caravan with the Twin Falls band to Kimberley Murtaugh Hansen Filer and Buhl. A public program includes band concerts and speeches at the high school.

Twin Walls Salt Lake Boise Murtaugh Buhl Johnson Auto Sales Twin Falls Automotative Trades Association Magel Brothers Garage Twin’ Falls Jerome Boise

Public Plan for International Justice Court at The Hague

A draft plan for a permanent court of international justice, offered by Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Switzerland and Holland, outlines a 15 judge panel with six substitutes. Judges serve nine years, substitutes six, elected by the League of Nations assembly. Limited to two judges per country, retirement at 66 with pension. Court to settle disputes between nations and rule on cases presented to it, per League Covenant Article XIV.

the Hague Permanent Court of International Justice League of Nations League Norway Sweden Denmark Switzerland Holland Peace Palace The Hague Assembly of the League Council of the London Elihu Root United States Root Lord Phillimore England Baron Descamps Belgium Loder M. Vesnitch Jugo- Slavia

Cruiser to Take Navy Contestants to Olympic

The U S 8 Frederick armored cruiser will transport and accommodate Navy officers and men and Navy Reserve members who qualify for participation in the Antwerp Olympic Games. Commander C B Mayo announced the plan at the American Olympic committee meeting. The Navy Department authorized calling naval reserve members to active duty who seek Olympic spots and meet athletic qualifications.

Avy Department The Navy United States Belgium Antwerp Associated Press New York Daniels U. S Frederick United States Navy Comander’ C. B. Mayo United States. Navy Mayo Navy Department Naval Reserve ‘Force

President Wilson Warns Miners on Anthracite Strike

President Wilson warned anthracite operators and miners there must be no strike during the critical readjustment period. If an agreement fails, he would appoint a commission to decide the dispute and keep mines operating pending the decision, with the award retroactive to April first. Also, J. K. DeWitt reported his mother Mrs. H J DeWitt, age 82, died Friday afternoon.

Associated ‘Press Washington Wilson

Twin Falls Dance to Raise Funds for Local Home

Dancing devotees of Twin Falls will attend a Monday night event at the Lav Gring pavilion to start a fund for a home. Proceeds support the post’s newly formed home corporation, building on prior successful dances by the organization.

Home Corporation

Club members participate in annual junior festival

Several members attended the annual farm bureau junior festival yesterday held at Buhl. When the opportune moment arrived the boys and girls gathered for the parade led off by the Buhl municipal band.

Farm, Bureau Buhl T He

Work on Blue Lake north road to start Monday

Ewin Falls district highway officials announced that road work on the Blue Lake north route will commence Monday and be finished 80 days after the distributor arrives. A telegram last week noted the large distribution had left Boston, but details on the arrival path or transportation mode were not provided.

Trauling Blue Lake North Ewin Falls Ote Boston

Funeral services for Ray Beals today at 2 o clock

Funeral services for Ray Beals nine months old son of Harry Beals of 30 eighth street east will be held this afternoon at 2 o clock at the home of the Rev Alexander G Bennett on Second street east.

Ray Beals Harry Beals Eighth Street Alexander G. Bennett Second Street

Marriage License Issued By County Recorder Office

A marriage license was issued yesterday at the county recorder’s office to Frank Fleming and Miss Malie Hitoh man.

County Recorder’s Office Frank Fleming Malie Hitoh‘man

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