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Newspaper
Twin Falls Daily Times
Location
Twin Falls, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1920
Page
1
A union statement released today says a majority of miners remain idle after last week’s strike actions. The national union notes some locals are active while others heed the order to halt production. Officials expect further actions and possible resumption or escalation within days as meetings address demands and work duties.
Marion Ohio reports Warren G. Harding described as a friend of Ireland by Representative William B. Maran after a conference with the Republican candidate. Maran says Ireland supporters will oppose Governor Cox for pledging to back Wilson policies and Article X of the League.
A local report from Penodeon, Ore, notes a confession linked to the Bancroft murder. The confessed slayer, Si Mik Paylor, admitted involvement during the week prior amid conflicting details and unclear statements. Authorities continue questioning and legal proceedings proceed with the case.
Reported talks in VALLECIDO reveal Governor to remain in office but to obey central Mexican authority as tensions escalate between Conte of Lower California and federal government. Delegates including Flores and others arrived to negotiate, while border cities brace for potential clashes and shifts in authority. Police seek a staged robbery suspect in San Francisco with a $100 pyre lot theft.
The case centered on the fall that killed a Chicago jeweler. Officials cleared the mystery, noting initial reports misled the inquiry. A woman claimed he left with an engagement ring and a watch worth about two thousand dollars, but police found the jewelry belonged to a third party.
Strike breakers forced a wage dispute as jitneys boosted business amid walkouts. Operators announced pay at five cents an hour, with workers compelled to seek other work after negotiations stalled.
Chicago expert Hale Hollen says higher freight rates will lift costs but improve rail efficiency and distribution. Officials expect a temporary price rise in some communities, with long term benefits from better rolling stock and facilities.
London reports Armistice ignored as main red forces advance toward Warsaw and Lemberg fronts. Dispatches describe Polish defenses collapsing, Russian advances along Sereth and near Brody while British officials fear a lasting dynastic control by Bolsheviks. Frontline actions hindered by heavy bombardments, with civilians fleeing as earthworks rise around key rail hubs and towns.
Fragmented copy from an October cabinet report suggests Ireland policy steps, with references to trial by jury and legal provisions. Text hints at government of Ireland measures linked to wartime economy and public order, mentioning Parliament and potential legislation.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a nonpartisan league convention with delegates and open meetings. The readable portions suggest state party involvement and discussions about delegate arrangements and schedule, but specific names, dates, or places are not discernible.
Fragmentary OCR text discusses terms for Poland’s five year occupation proposed by Bolshevik factions. It mentions political figures and unclear references to Palestinist and Hipsterian terms, with garbled names and phrases. The readable portion centers on occupation duration and associated negotiations.
Warships anchor in a harbor off Mexico as reports describe naval movements and tensions in the region amid ongoing maritime activity. Officials note no immediate hostilities, while observers monitor potential routes and exercises near coastal facilities.
A report from Washington states an American citizen has reportedly been executed abroad. Details are unclear due to garbled text, but the item references a foreign execution and a period of official action. Further confirmation from the weatherted source is awaited.
In a Saturday shooting, a man accompanying Miss Jackson to a seamstress shop opened fire after a dispute over a girl’s belongings. Elmer Rehully, husband of the wounded party, alerted authorities as the assailant fled. Police pursued the suspect, and the incident left two people dead or gravely injured after the attempted killings.
In Columbus Ohio August 3 a fog of speculation swirls around the Democratic presidential nominee and the White House incumbent as the nominee delays a forthcoming acceptance speech and public appearances. The scene focuses on late convention fallout and questions of allegiance and timing.
A Grand Jury was asked to probe alleged conspiracy indications amid political tension. The report names officials and locations, noting possible shortages and the need for formal investigation into the alleged scheme.
Fragmentary copy notes unsettled Democrat view on Republican unity and positions, referencing figures such as Warren and Johnson. unclear names and locations appear, with scattered mentions of Harding headquarters and party alignment.
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