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Newspaper

Twin Falls Chronicle

Location

Twin Falls, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1920

Page

4

Greatest newspaper contest ends in Idaho county race

The Chronicle ends its historic subscription campaign after a strenuous counting effort by judges who worked through the night. Voters cast millions of ballots for candidates across Twin Falls County, with results announced after dawn and prizes to be awarded the next day. The paper praises contestants, judges, and supporters for wide community involvement and fair play.

Chronicle Twin Falls County Udges the Chronicle Lwin Falla Ffrom

California Irrigation Districts seeks $500000 water plan survey

At a Sacramento meeting on October 16, the California Irrigation Districts association adopted a resolution urging the next state legislature to appropriate 500000 for a preliminary survey and investigation of water courses with a view to formulating a fundamental state plan of water storage and distribution.

Sacramento Cal California Irrigation Districts Association

Chronicle prizes acknowledge record crowds in Twin Falls

Subscriptions rolled in faster than expected for the Twin Falls Chronicle circulation drive with thousands enrolled. Prizes and commissions will be paid as checks are processed and new subscribers added. The paper thanks contestants for a cordial, generous campaign and promises to keep readers updated as figures firm up. The Twin Falls Chronicle, Stevenson Publisher.

Chronicle Twin Falls Cliuly

China rejects Japan reinforcements to Manchuria

The Associated Press reports on October 14 that China refused to permit Japanese reinforcement to southern Manchuria amid bandit raids terrorizing the region. The foreign office notes Japan will still dispatch forces to quell Korean rebels and lawless elements, citing the need to protect consulates and Japanese subjects.

Associated Press China Japan Manchuria Foreign Offices Chin/Tao Foreign Office Yukichi Obata Peking Obata

Hunger Strikers End 67rd Day of Cork Prison Fast

Eleven hunger strikers in Cork jail end a 67 day fast in extremely weakened condition. Nurses report difficulty reviving Murphy who collapsed twice. Governor King says prisoners are not receiving nourishment and visitors are searched for food before entering cells.

Cork Murphy New York MacSwiney Joseph King

Obregon Visits Texas For State Fair Reception

Mexican President-elect General Alvaro Obregon arrived in Dallas to attend the Texas state fair. He was greeted by a motor convoy, received a standing ovation at an international banquet, and watched Oklahoma A&M Texas football. Police feared a plotted assassination but Obregon voiced peace and justice for all as he prepared to depart for El Paso.

Associated Press Dallas Tex Alvaro Obregon Mexico Texas Fort Worth Obregon Oklahoma ‘A M.—Texas Texas University Hobbey General Obregon Fort Wort Dalles el Paso Mexico City San Antonio

Harding Floated Again in Cox Campaign Attacks

Cleveland dispatch reports Governor Cox assailing Senator Harding over the league of nations at a three day Ohio campaign. Cox cites Harding Indianapolis speech as a reason for renewed attack, calling him a flip flopper and accusing him of wiggling toward the presidency. Cox blasts the Republican platform as vague and claims a national mood favors the league.

Cleveland Senator Harding League of Nations Cox Ohio Harding Indianapolis League Des Moines Iamerad Kamerad Peara Johnson Taft Root Wickersham Great Western Country Sen Man’s Land

Christensen Not On Oregon Ballots For President Race

Receipts of official sample ballots in Portland Oregon reveal Parley J Christensen is not listed as a presidential candidate on Oregon ballots. The secretary of state's office states the Farmer-Labor party filed electors representing Christensen, but his name was omitted from the ballot due to filing discrepancies.

Portland Ore Parley J. Christensen Oregon Atotrney Christensen

Cave heated by subterranean source near Bend Oregon

Two Bend residents reported a cave on Horse Butte nine miles southeast of Bend that contains a high subterranean heat. Investigators confirmed the discovery as visitors noted seared grass at the cave mouth and the phenomenon appeared to have developed recently.

Bend Ore Horse “Butte Here

Change on inquiry board in Haiti executions case

Secretary Daniels announced substitution of Major General W C Neville for Brigadier General J H Pendleton on the inquiry board probing alleged illegal executions by marines in Haiti. Pendleton had Haiti service. the change ensures the investigation is conducted by officers detached from Haitian affairs. Daniels noted possible jurisdiction issues if former Marines are implicated and said an opinion from the judge advocate general was requested.

Associated Press Washington Qoet W. C. Neville Marine Corps J. H. Pendleton Haiti Daniels Pendleton Judge Advocate General John A. Lejeune

Million Men Gorge Work In England

London dispatch reports a nationwide miners strike as a million miners and thousands of dock and industrial workers walkout. Shipping will be tied up within a week, with Sheffield as a possible three week coal reserve. Leaders caution, while some miners resist following orders. Lloyd George to stake position after Parliament opens. London signs darken and races canceled. rationing looms despite food ministry forecasts of ample supply.

Associated Press London Aseault Great Britain Sheffield Pita A.J. Thomas National Union of Railwaymen Tie South Wales Miners’ Federation Lloyd George Food Ministry

Escapee Wayne Conklin Frees Himself from Jail

Wayne Conklin 16 escaped from a training school and, after eluding guards, kicked a brick wall hole open and slid to freedom through a drain pipe at the county jail in Oklahoma City.

Oklahoma City Okla Wayne Conklin

Chronicle Votes Ended In Grand Auto Election Victory

The Chronicle reports the citys automobile election ended Saturday night with spirited competition and satisfying results for contestants and readers. Contestants earned broad praise for seven weeks of effort, and organizer C H Partlowe is commended for fair, honorable conduct and meticulous handling of ballots and safeguards.

Chronicle Heraclia Bn Idaho C.H. Partlowe Partlows The Otcawion

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