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Newspaper

Twin Falls Chronicle

Location

Twin Falls, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1920

Page

5

Cox Replies to Harding Supporters

Governor Cox replies to Senator Harding supporters in Detroit about the league of nations issue. He argues Harding favors leaving the pact while Cox supports entering with or without reservations, citing President Wilson and Senator Hitchcock. The statement challenges Harding backers and predicts the campaign will hinge on Harding’s stance and sponsor support.

Associated Press Detroit Cox League of Nations Harding de Moines Iowa Elihu Root Herbert Hoover Henry W. Taft Senator Harding Mr. Harding Wilson League Des Moines America Hitchcock Nebraska Eader Revery Root

Reynolds Wins Quick Victory in Welterweight Bout

In Rockford mile action Oct 15 Jack Reynolds defeated opponent Tsutk in straight falls, first in 36 minutes 25 seconds and second in 2 minutes 30 seconds. Earlier at Springfield Leg Patterson stopped Harry Wills in the ninth round, delivering a decisive knockout.

Reynolds Rockford Mile Jack “Reynolds Tsutk Pyres Patterson Wills Springfield Ills Harry” ‘Wills Savannah

London Coal Strike Looms as Government Readies Measures

London reports no intervention to avert a coal strike by miners, effective Saturday night affecting over 1,000,000 workers. Premier Lloyd George stays in London, emergency orders limit domestic coal use, and rationing may resume if needed. Smillie decries government stubbornness and calls for unity while negotiations continue.

Associated Press London Lloyd George Secretary of Mines Food ‘Ministry Robert Smillie

Kansas Governor Allen ready to forward wheat data to Washington

Philadelphia dispatch reports Kansas Governor Henry J. Allen promising to comply with President Wilson's request for information on the wheat deal. He will send facts gathered among Kansas wheat growers and dealers to the Agriculture Department and the Federal Trade Commission after returning to Topeka. The piece notes market instability on the Chicago Board of Trade and mentions expected tariff discussions upon Congress reconvening.

Philadelphia Henry J. Allen Kansas Wilson Washington Allen Department of Agriculture Federal Trade Commission Chicago Board of Trade United States Congress

Harding Favors Good in League in Campaign Tour

Senator Harding argued in Indianapolis that America should adopt the useful parts of the Versailles League of Nations to promote world peace. He said he would summon American minds to advise on the association’s future, while opposing any approach that threatens U.S. sovereignty. The campaign stop capped a day of southern Indiana travel before a St. Louis night meeting, with calls for a Republican Congress and support for Watson.

Indianapolis America Harding Versailles League Europe Association of Nations Senate Indiana St. Louis James EH. Watson

Coolidge Appeals for Return to Commonplace in America

Governor Coolidge, the Republican candidate for vice president, opened a tour with a Philadelphia address urging a return to the "commonplace" of American life. He said institutions are secure and urged the gospel of the Republican party to endure. The Academy of Music audience greeted him warmly amid alumni cheers. Governors Sproul of Pennsylvania and Allen of Kansas spoke on the program.

Philadelphia America Coolidge Academy of Music Sproul Pennsylvania Allen Kansas

Aid Investigation Moves to San Francisco

William A. Kelly, internal revenue collector for Nevada, arrived in San Francisco on orders from Washington to assist the United States district attorney and prohibition officers in their investigation into alleged liquor selling violations.

San Francisco William A. Kelly Internal Revenue Nevada Washington, D. C United States District Attorney Prohibition

Notice to Contestants on Ballot Submissions at Bank

The First National Bank ballot box closes at 4 PM this afternoon then moves to the Irrigated Lands Company office above the Chronicle office until 11 PM October 16. Contestants may deposit subscriptions and remittances there after 4 PM and up to 11 PM. After 11 PM the judges will break seals and canvass the results. all subscriptions must be in the ballot box by 11 PM tonight.

First National Bank Irrigated Lands Company Chronicle

Important Notice on Ballot Subscriptions and Payment

All subscriptions deposited in the sealed ballot box must be accompanied by cash, money order or certified check for the full amount. The ruling ensures fairness to all candidates and will be strictly enforced.

McAdoo to Speak at Lavering Theater October 20

W Orr Chapman announced completion of preparations for former treasury secretary William G. McAdoo’s arrival and speech in Twin Falls. A special parade from the depot to the Lavering theater is planned, with McAdoo meeting local Democrats at Pocatello and proceeding to Ogden after his talk.

W. Orr Chapman Democratic McAdoo Pocatello Chapman Ogden Twin Falla Frank Kendall

Chronicle campaign push boosts votes with long term subscriptions

On the final day of the Chronicle campaign, six year subscriptions count 350000 votes each. Three subscriptions this week tally 2100000 votes, while ten subscriptions would total 8500000. The race remains close and these long term subscrip tions could determine the big winners.

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Skull operation ends jail threat pardon case from Minnesota

Denver dispatch reports Governor Shoup will pardon Fred Waterstraat after a skull operation at Stillwater prison allegedly removed criminal tendencies. Waterstraat, wanted in Colorado Springs on jail breaking charges, could return to Colorado. Separate item notes Jack Sharkey winning a 15 round decision over Charley Ledoux at Madison Square Garden with other bantamweights in action.

Denver Col Fred Waterstraat Stillwater Minn Colorado Springs Shoup Minnesota Sharkey New York Jack Sharkey Charley Ledoux France Madison Square Garden Heagler Joe Lynch Jabez White Albany

Convicts Escape Sewer at Missouri Penitentiary

Two of four convicts who slipped through sewer bars at Missouri penitentiary were still at large while the remaining two returned to Hope tonight. Authorities searched for the escapees as the others could not stay in the sewer due to water and gases.

Jefferson City Missouri Penitentiary

Inquiry to probe Haiti killings by U S Marines

Secretary Daniels announced a board of inquiry to investigate alleged wrongs by United States marines in Haiti with emphasis on indiscriminate killings cited in Brigadier General Barnett's confidential letter. Russell's report on the March 1920 investigation and Lejeune Butler findings were released, recommending possible court martial for implicated officers and noting prior actions by Catlin without further discipline.

Associated Press Washington Daniels United States Haiti George Barnett John H. Russell Russell Barnett Department John A Lejeune Corps Lejeune Butler Marine Corps Clark HL Wells Judge Advocate General of the Navy Ruesellas Wells A. W. Catlin

Evidence of Wholesale Bribery Discovered in Baseball

Los Angeles October reports reveal wholesale bribery of players in the 1919 season. W O Doran chief deputy district attorney says grand jury investigation into corruption in Pacific Coast League games found testimony indicating many games were thrown for money.

Los Angeles Cal Los Angeles County Grand Jpry Pacific Gonat

McAdoo Sees Economic Boycott Deter War

Former Treasury head W G McAdoo argues the economic boycott could prevent future wars. He voices support for a league of nations style system and warns of hurdles in implementing provisions during wartime.

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England Will Yior State Department M’adoo James. R. Bothwell 4fuAdoo Pocatene William A. Babrock Henry. I. Ensign Thomas M. Robertson M. Wolfe E. I. Finch Asher B. Wilson J. E. Davies R. H. Stevenson Twin Falls C. C. Wilburn D. Harold McGrath Henry M. Harl D L Herrison W A,. Peters Jerome A. F. James Sam Sanders Gooding W.W. Nash Buss Harlan D. Helst Baker Bert Bowler Shoshone J. M. Clark Dietrich Bén'r. Gray R.’ B. French Hailey Grover Rich Albert Ploeger Burley W. J. Hollenpeck Rupert J.M. Shank Arthur W. Ostrom P. @. Meredith Buhl H. J. Weaver W. ¥. Alworth Filér W. H. Craven Hollister T. G. Wilson Eden Board of Inquiry U. S
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