City issues 30 building permits this month totaling 114000
The Chronicle notes a busy permit period with 30 approvals so far this month in Twin Falls and a projected total value around 114000. Permits cover varied construction, including a federal building, the Allen Oil refinery, Magel garage, and several additions. March had 30 permits totaling 72300, showing active but not record-breaking activity.
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Chronicle
Twinalls
Ainance
Numir
Soas
Allen Oil
Magel
Pe&h
Ings
Relief for street railways debated in May hearing
By the Associated Press HINGYTON May 29 Relief for country street railways still must seek relief in ether rather than a reduction in cost and materials Yale professor Irving Fisher and Holden of the department of law testified today before a committee chamber of commerce of United States The present general inflation problem cited by Fisher would bring little relief if any Holden argued materials were the key factor and relief must be sought through policy changes not price cuts
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Hingyton
Wiether
Irving Fisher
Yale
Tden
Department of Law
Chamber of Commerce
Fisher
Holden
Unclear parliamentary vote on Texas representative Blanton
The text notes a vote by Representative Blanton of Texas on an appropriation issue. Supporters warned the agency would have to curb operations further unless a special provision is made. Blanton called the appropriation unauthorized, with his point of order sustained. The deficiency bill was amended to favor men discharged from military service applying for government jobs.
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Blanton
Texas
Civil Service Commission
Army Gosts Disclosed In House War Hearing
Secretary Baker and General March testified on the war department's appropriations bill and related matters. The fixed charge for transporting a million American troops to France in British ships was about 82 million dollars, with 5 million advanced from the president's special fund to Czech and Slovak forces. The hearing disclosed British seaborne transport costs, originally 150 per soldier, reduced to 81.75, and noted 35 million already paid.
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Associated Press
Washington
Tangland
Atlantic
Wilson
Baker
General March
War Department
House Military Committee
March
Europe
Congress
Hines
France
Wilson to Visit Belgium Aide Says Trip Not Fixed
Paris May 29 President Wilson through Brand Whitlock minister to Belgium informed King Albert he has not forgotten his mission to Belgium. Whitlock said the president did not fix any date for the trip.
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Associated Press
Paris
Wilson
Brand Whitlock
Belgium
King Abrt
Whitlok
Inauguration of Grain Movement Permit System
Washington May 29 plans for a permit system to control this year's grain crop movement. Grain control committees at primary markets will include railroad and U S grain corporation representatives. Shippers apply to the market committee. permits dictate car supply and movement to prevent congestion and improve equipment use.
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Washiington
Railroad Administration
Transportation Division
United States Grain Corporation
Grain Control Committee
Hines
Memorial Day Observances In Twin Falls Highlight Civil War Veterans
Citizens join veterans from Civil Spanish American and Great Wars for Memorial Day ceremonies. A 10:30 parade starts at the courthouse, then to the cemetery for G A R and Twin Falls post ceremonies. Graves decorated, band concert at 1, program at 3 with Walters as speaker. President Arthur Alworth urges broad participation. Afternoon program features band, orchestra, vocalist. reading of the Roll of Honor and tribute to veterans.
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Twin Falls
Court House
Twin Walls
American Legion
Adies
Walters
Arthur Alworth
The
Sons of Veterans
France
Grain Movement Limited by Storage, Rail Cars in 1920s
Weather improves and business falls as wartime shipments end. A growing surplus at farms will be mobilized in the grain belt by the railroad administration as fast as storage allows. Movement of the new crop will be constrained more by storage facilities than by railroad equipment.
Miss Hartman Visits Twin Falls Then Heads to Denver
Miss Mary Hartman of Los Angeles spent a few days in Twin Falls visiting friends and left last evening for Denver.
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Mary Hartman
Los Angeles
Twin Falls
Denver
General strike begins in Toronto in metal trades amid 44 hour week dispute
The Associated Press reports a sympathy walkout by metal workers in Toronto starts at 10 this morning after the central strike committee of 15 rejected employers' bid to arbitrate the 44 hour week issue. The move follows a midnight final call.
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Associated , Press
Toronto
Central Strike Committee of 15
Edmonton Resumes Street Car Service After Strike
Edmonton citizens committee restores street car service on May 29 as the strike in sympathy with Winnipeg ends its third day, allowing transit to resume.
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Edmonton
Alta
Citizens Committee
Winnipeg
Alberta Labor Union Federations Calls General Strike Vote
The Alberta federation of Labor has issued a call for a general strike vote by all unions in the province, with results expected in a few days. Calgary enters its third day of strike activities, operating with near normal business.
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Calgary
Alta
Alberta Federation of Labor
Winnipeg railway clerks end sympathy strike in return to work
Winnipeg division railway mail clerks who walked out Tuesday night resume duties after appearing before Senator Gideon Robertson. They secured permission to resume before the government ultimatum expired. In Chapleau Ontario, porters and waiters on Canadian Northern trains strike causes passengers to serve themselves with dining car gear, while trains pass through.
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Winnipeg
Gideon Robertson
Chapleau
Ont
Canadian Northern
Court Warrants for Linton Couple in Buhl Case
Warrants were sworn out yesterday for the arrest of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Linton of Buhl at the request of Probation Officer Ault. They are alleged to have allowed their minor children to fend for themselves and not furnished them adequate sustenance.
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J. C. Linton
Buhl
Ault
Judge Babcock Rules Demurrers in Rogerson Case
Judge W A Babcock ruled on several demurrers yesterday. Gray and Milner were permitted to withdraw their demurrer to the action brought against them by the Rogerson Department Store and were given 10 days to file an answer. William Bowl-
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W. A. Babcock
Gray & Milner
Rogerson Department Store
William Bowl
Court Delays Ruling Until Today
A court reserved its decision after this afternoon session and notified that a ruling would be issued today. Proceedings focused on the main motions and evidence presented by the defense and prosecution. The outcome remained pending as judges reviewed legal arguments.
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Bate
Etefternoon
Judge Babcock Sets Sims Case for June Trial
Yesterday Judge W A Babcock re set the case of the state against Harold M Sims. The matter will be brought to trial on June 9. C M Booth of Pocatello was entered as attorney in place of B M Sweeley for Mr Sims.
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W. A. Babcock
Harold M. Sims
C. M. Booth
Pocatello
B. M. Sweeley
Mr. Sims
Mexican found guilty in petit larceny case
Joe Gomez faced a hearing on petit larceny for stealing a suit from a department store. He was found guilty and faces sentencing on Saturday.
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Joe Gomez
Divorce suit against Simmons set aside for amendment
The divorce case of Charles L. Simmons vs Amelia Simmons had the default set aside on motion. The demurrer was sustained and Simmons was granted ten days to amend the complaint.
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Charles L. Simmons
Amelia Simmons
Jad Salts Kidney Health Claim Card
An adl snippet promotes Jad Salts as a remedy for kidney and bladder issues caused by meat digestion. It claims uric acid overload irritates kidneys, causing back pains headaches and sleep disruption, and says four ounces of Jad Salts daily will flush acids and restore function. It touts safety and popularity among men and women.
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