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Newspaper
Twin Falls Chronicle
Location
Twin Falls, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1920
Page
3
A compact column notes wartime England debating liberty and progress under pressure. It cites low awareness of Absalom among university students, rising Bible sales, and a Parliament strike discussion where Ireland unemployment and Europe loom large. It closes with a caution on delicate discourse.
The piece notes rapid progress in cross country air service and night flying, urging adequate illumination for night operations. It argues airplanes cannot halt at night while other transport modes stay active, highlights America’s lag in aviation manufacture and use, and questions where the leadership has gone.
Political writers who tracked campaigns for years now doubt a nationwide GOP landslide. They note Harding against the League of Nations, Cox pro League, and a public tilt toward League support. Odds have shifted from 6 to 1 in Harding’s favor to 2 to 1 or 2 1 2 as Cox gains steam.
Americans have long lamented the lack of a merchant marine. Now, for the first time in years, ships owned or built in the United States carry more than half of all American shipping tonnage, signaling a major improvement in the national fleet and maritime industry.
FragmentaryOCR notes describe British ships tied up in harbor over coal and nationalization pressure. The text suggests a policy to compel traffic control, with labor leaders viewed as influencing trade. It hints at American profits amid restrictive measures impacting the English carrying trade.
The article notes General Pershing wearing the Medaille Militaire, a decoration from the French army, reflecting modesty in service. It praises his achievements and his role representing Americans abroad, emphasizing the honor as deserved and fitting for his duties and reputation.
In Des Moines Harding quotes Governor Cox on league entry favoring stay out while Taft frames a stark choice. Harding says Cox would oppose joining the League, Taft asserts Harding would enter if elected and Cox would keep out, forcing voters to decide.
The Portuguese government sent a vote of thanks to the United States for waiving a bill for repairs done in an American shipyard on a Portuguese warship. The piece jokes about new topics of conversation once baseball season ends, elections are settled, and tensions over the League of Nations and cost of living remain.
The passage notes Washington authorities worry about chaos after a Russian regime collapse. It asserts General Chaos leads the red forces and hints at concerns about postcollapse instability and power dynamics among opposing sides.
Report notes Edison’s group pursuing a device to contact departed spirits amid rumors of bootlegging and prohibition era speculation about supernatural communication and new technology. The fragment hints at efforts near the era’s “Great Beyond” theme.
General Jacinto B Trevino then Mexican industry and commerce minister details plans for 1922 international exposition to showcase Mexican resources and attract American imports. He cites honest government and pacification, urges continued US relations, and notes Mexico will rely on natural resources including petroleum to balance trade.
W H McCarthy, president of the Pacific Coast Baseball league, testified before the Los Angeles county grand jury investigating charges of plager s during the 1919 season. He indicated he and other league officers understood the investigations had revealed the results. Other witnesses included John F Powers, owner of the Los Angeles club, and Ralph Stroud, Salt Lake pitcher, who reportedly spoke about an alleged bribery attempt.
In Des Moines Iowa October 28 members of the Iowa democratic state central committee emphatically denied rumors that Iowa Democrats tried to procure withdrawals from election contests involving former labor party candidates. The attack came from farmer labor leaders in Chicago.
Havana October 27. Diplomatic relations between Cuba and Germany were renewed today as Dr Karl Zitterman Germanys new minister to Cuba presented his credentials to President Menocal.
Notices cover land claims and attachments. Charles H Jewett of Three Creek seeks final proof on a homestead in sections 16 and 11, township 16S, range 11E Boise Meridian, with witnesses listed. A writ of attachment against H B Wallace for 723.60 dollars is recorded, with clerk seal. Special meeting of Twin Falls Athletic Association stockholders set for November 10 1920 to elect directors and authorize sale of real estate.
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