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Newspaper
Twin Falls Chronicle
Location
Twin Falls, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1919
Page
2
Entérea notices the Twin 8 Postoffice handling second class mail as a member of the Associated Press. The AP holds exclusive republication rights for news dispatches credited or not, and special dispatches published in the paper are also reserved for republication.
The state’s appropriation for soldiers’ monuments hinges on statewide uniformity, prompting protest from veterans while officials push a uniform design plan. Twin Falls county rejects a Boise style memorial scheme and favors a local Shoshone Falls Park tribute.
A Texas farmer Joe Duke becomes a sudden oil wealth story. The piece argues wealth often corrupts family happiness, prompting envy and litigation. It maintains that riches are not a true measure of joy, and predicts Duke’s fortune may strain the family despite his generosity.
A Baptist minister argues against the broad view that music dominates modern magazines. He contends that magazines, in art and even in re completing, show confined influence beyond music. The statement reflects a debate on cultural focus and artistic content.
A minister laments the postwar craze for jazz and vaudeville, saying churches host Sunday shows and society pursues constant amusement. He argues war strain and rapid entertainment erode spirituality and culture, urging restraint and genuine rest.
Ohio voters chose dry status last November while current prohibition takes effect next Tuesday. Tonight 163 of 5600 saloons closed at midnight to avoid the 305 dollar license, many holding farewell parties for John Barleycorn as bars auction off stock and prep for soft drink or restaurant use. Bridgeport’s big saloon remains open until Monday midnight, employing 77 staff and averaging 20 000 drinks daily, underscoring Ohio becoming the nation’s largest dry state.
Twenty one bids were filed with the Twin Falls highway commission for crushing machinery to be used at the recently purchased quarry site southeast of Twin Falls. Fifteen company representatives urged their offerings as tabulation began with a Monday contract decision anticipated.
Oregon Agricultural college track team defeated the University of Washington in a dual meet at Seattle, scoring 71 points to 60. Oregon featured strong performances across events, securing the win for the visitors.
In Eugene Oregon on May 24 the University of Washington tennis team defeated the University of Oregon, winning four of five matches to take the tournament title.
Seventeen or more passengers of the old Bay Line steamer Virginia were injured but none died after a fire at 1 AM off Chesapeake Bay near the Potomac mouth. Captain Lane and Mrs. Newberry were among the most seriously hurt as crew and passengers were rescued by nearby ships City of Norfolk and the Virginia’s crew amid calm seas.
New York May 24 Aboard the Florida rescue ships saved the Virginia liner's entire company after a fire broke out on the Virginia in Chesapeake Bay. Survivors including James A Wilder praised officers and crew for calm actions and naval personnel for brilliant rescue work amid the blaze.
Judge W A Babcock refused to convene a grand jury for Twin Falls County after a petition by J A Crom and others following the last city election in which Crom lost the mayoral race He noted modern procedures allow information to be filed in district court and said an active grand jury is unnecessary He praised county officials as efficient and faithful and warned that calling a grand jury would reflect poorly on citizens and officersọpụta
Associated Press reports Winnipeg general strike talks proceed as eight member conciliation committee works to resolve final points. Surface signs suggest a settlement may come soon, with hopeful expectations from union leaders and city authorities.
A fragment reports Gideon Emibioeis claiming Senator Robertson warned of imminent action. The note suggests workers may be ordered back by tomorrow or face dismissal from government service.
Captain E M Sweeley returned from Boise where he qualified for the state utilities commission and plans to move his family to the capital. He expects a busy start and expresses regret at leaving Twin Falls and his post of the American Legion. He congratulates Arthur Adworth as post president and hopes for similar action at the state Legion meeting.
Dr John R R Mott secretary of the international council of the Y M C A told a Methodist centenary luncheon in New York that the world is not through with war yet nations are torn by chasms between classes and nations and pessimism grows He defended Russia noting its war losses and urged patience with Russia amid Allied efforts and Bolshevik criticism.
M Antonov, a representative of the north Russian government at Archangel, arrived in Omsk on Wednesday May 24 with a mission to organize the sending of supplies from Siberia to Archangel.
Washington May 24 Trans port sailings announced today list Troy with 141st infantry and numerous support units due New York June 3. Duca d Acasta duc at New York June 2 with Sth corps headquarters artillery and engineer detachments and Brigadier General William K. Naylor among officers. Koningen der Nederlanden due Newport News June 3 with extensive headquarters detachments, dental and ambulance units, hospital sections and multiple engineer, military police and support companies. Early convoy assignments include 309th engineers, air service mechanics, transport corps crews, bakery and base hospital units, plus extensive sanitary, veterinary and service detachments across several divisions.
Washington May 24 The House spent all its time on the Indian appropriation bill but adjourned until Monday without reaching a vote. The session reflected limited progress on the spending measure as lawmakers left the chamber without final action.
Geneva May 24 The Americate commission at Vienina has ended its work and will depart the capital to present its report in Paris before returning to America.
John B. Steinour and Dora Steinour filed an amended complaint in district court against Oakley State Bank seeking to quiet title to jointly claimed property. The action alleges ownership interests and requests a judicial determination of the title.
A small fire broke out in a shed on Tenth East yesterday afternoon and was promptly extinguished by the fire department. No injuries or further damage reported.
In Twin Falls a Red Cross sewing room will open Monday May 25 from 9 to 5. Volunteers will sew over 600 garments including 180 pairs of yarn, 65 sweaters and stockings for European refugees. The goal is to complete by June 1 with every participating woman producing one garment if possible.
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