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Newspaper
Twin Falls Chronicle
Location
Twin Falls, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1919
Page
4
Boston firemen declare they will remain on duty as unions vote on supporting the police. Governor Coolidge praises the move and pledges public safety backing. Calls rise for increased fire department welfare while broader strike plans face delays and mixed signals.
A probate court jury awarded Oscar Jackson 250 dollars against the city of Twin Falls for damages from a water line burst last June. This marks the first verdict in the suite of complaints filed over the incident.
Officials of the city water department were at the intake of the new filter plant yesterday making a connection. If no trouble arises the city should receive filtered water in a few days as the main lines are cleared of current supply.
Reports from the Pwinalls North Side segregation fair describe its great success this week. Displays are unusually commendable and the grounds have been made more attractive for visitors.
The Salt Lake recruiting district needs one motorcycle man and one office clerk to capacity, per local office information. The University of Uinh stil requires two or three drill instructors.
Vancouver September 16 Inouyo traffic manager of the South Manchurian railway is in Canada to study railroading methods and will also visit the United States.
Dr Evans the Optician operates near Pisher's Drug Store and emphasizes correct eyeglass fitting. J. T. Evans of AU announces one expanded prescription device.
President Thomas M. Robertson of the Jefferson club received an allotment of reserved seats from Governor Simon Bamberger for President Wilson's Salt Lake City reception next week. The public seeks his League of Nations talk, and Robertson arranged fifteen seats for locals. Those desiring reservations may contact Robertson. several groups plan to travel by auto to hear him.
Local notes report Miss Phoebe Bowen wed Wilfred France at Pocatello on August 18 in a secret ceremony at the Methodist church. The couple will reside in Salt Lake City. Others travel for shopping, visits, and winter plans across Twin Falls with relatives in Hollister Jerome and Buhl.
Dith is a well known newspaper man in Buhl. Mrs C M McClellen of Oakley shopped in Twin Falls. Mr and Mrs Fred Johnston, guests in Twin Falls, returned to Oakley. Mrs I P Hinton motored from Hansen for shopping. Hh P Larson of Rock Creek was a business visitor. Mr and Mrs Walters of Rock Creek spent Tuesday in Twin Falls on business and pleasure. Dr A J McClosky of Buhl visited Twin Falls. Twin Falls Lodge No 45 will meet tomorrow night. Boise fair trip by Twin Falls boys and girls clubs leaves Friday morning by machine. Frank Stephan and the county commissioners visited the fair. Wallace Peabody sustained a broken arm Sunday crank ing a Mord machine.
Tokyo report says the United States asks Japan for a memorandum stating there are no aggressive designs on Shantung, that Japan will abandon rights to an exclusive Tsingtao settlement, and to announce exact dates for Shantung’s return to China and the withdrawal of Japanese troops.
Paris Sept 16 Forty six deputies wishing to explain their vote on ratification had their names inscribed on President Deschanel's blotter as the chamber resumed debate this afternoon. The list remains open and continues to grow daily.
Portland Ore Sept 16 The Western Lumber company of Corlege Grove, successor to the United States Logging company, has purchased from the federal service 2 500 000 feet board measure of timber mostly Douglas fir in the Umpqua national forest it was learned today.
London September 16. Grave immorality allegations involve the Royal Air Force and the Women's Royal Air Force in the defense of Violet Douglas Tennant former commandant of the Women's Royal Air Force who was dismissed amid charges she interfered in the misconduct.
The trades hall council in Melbourne rejected a proposal to form a single large union. The Associated Press reports the decision was made on Monday September 15. The move would have united multiple trades under one umbrella, but was blocked by council members.
Denver report says John Noye of Minneapolis lightweight knocked out Red Dolan of New Orleans in the second round of a scheduled bout. The match details and venue were not fully disclosed in the brief dispatch.
16 round bout featured Noye scoring with a short left hook to Dolan's jaw early in the second round. Dolan was counted out and carried to his corner. In the semi final, Mike Ertle of St Paul defeated Jack Doyle of Denver by decision after eight rounds.
Sept 16 reports from Tokyo papers claim Britain would cede 300000 square miles to Tibet as British influence rises in the east, potentially expanding British power in the region.
Bathers at Croyde Bay in London were forced from the water when a seven foot shark circled the group. The shark was ultimately shot by one of the bathers using a borrowed gun.
Profiteers in China face 80 blows for price manipulation. Undue profit is treated as theft under local law as authorities crack down on profiteering during unrest.
Philadelphia reports the alcoholic ward of the general hospital has been closed. No cases forthcoming. In 1918 the ward treated 2326 drunks.
Two American soldiers, absent without leave, are brought to Coblenz by military police on charges of robbing two passenger trains in the Grand Duchy of Luxemburg. The holdups netted under three thousand francs. a Luxemburg civilian was killed during one escape attempt.
Announcement states Krull Music Company will go out of business due to a verbal misunderstanding and inability to secure another location, forcing disposal of its business in the area.
Secretary of the Navy Daniels left Seattle tonight for Washington after westward participation in Pacific fleet reviews. He travels with Mrs. Daniels and their two sons.
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