21 Dec 1922
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Newspaper
Twin Falls Daily Times
Location
Twin Falls, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1922
Page
1
Fragmented report cites Meyer discussing debt, crisis, and tentative stability in industry and agriculture. Mentions ongoing difficulties, institutional strain, and calls for policy stimulus as a remedy amid weak markets and economic volatility.
Western Pacific and South Coast lines announced rate reductions effective December, detailing average decreases across goods including drugs, wire, glass, automobiles, and iron and steel products. The notice notes lower charges on carried goods and emphasizes a substantial cut in freight rates across multiple commodity classes.
Portland police probe a sensational case involving Helen Leary who claimed she witnessed the murder of an unnamed fifteen year old girl in a Willamette River boathouse last September. Cush Weir, 51, a houseboat captain, is in custody as Leary and Weir deny each other's claims amid slander accusations.
City officials indicated Fatty Arbuckle films could be shown in Denver though a prior order barred the films during the trial. Reports noted pictures by the comedian had appeared here and there with no further interference by authorities.
Washington reports indicate the United States may press France to clarify the maximum concessions Premier Poincare would offer on reparations as the Nazi crisis pressures European economies. Officials deny any proposal for an American expert commission, while aiming to harmonize Franco German talks with U S mediation.
Denver and Kansas City officials report Wagner is jailed in Stay Joseph Missouri on charges tied to a $200000 United States Mint robbery. Police note a possible link to a Dek robbery, while detectives pursue drug-addict theories guiding bandit whereabouts. Three men were seen in downtown talk prior to the holdup.
Washington December 2 The post office department announced the civil service commission certified Leo Stromee Sherman G Bacheler and Joseph W Bishop as the three highest eligibles for the San Bernardino California postmastership Stromee and Bacheler were granted five percent on their examinations for military service.
A. W. Steele testified at the trial of five alleged slavers that he saw fourteen men shot and later found eight dead and several more wounded in the woods near a power plant site in Marion Illinois during the Herrin massacre. He could not identify the defendants as the slayers.
The supreme court of Leipzig in secret session dismissed ninety three war crimes cases under the Versailles framework. Generale Von Gallwitz, Von Mackensen, Von Litsingen, Von Rarelow, Von Dickut, and Professor Uelz were among those named as dropped. Seven hundred seventy cases remain pending as trials shift to German jurisdiction.
Washington dispatch reports Chief Justice Taft underwent gall stone surgery in Washington. He was operated on while at Garfield Hospital and moved to another facility for post operative care. Medical staff described the procedure as successful with Taft recovering in the days following the operation.
In a message from Dew York President Hanes of the U S Chamber of Commerce states the United States seeks world peace through reparations settlement. He emphasizes American policy is not driven by German initiative but by aiding Allies and fostering a settlement to aid postwar recovery.
Washington officials announced plans to file civil or criminal suits soon against United States Harness Co of West Virginia to safeguard government war contracts. The statement came during testimony at Attorney General Daugherty's impeachment hearing, with Colonel Henry D. Anderson saying legal action would occur and raise questions about the company’s legality and accountability.
Senator Borah urged a second arms conference to review the Naval Appropriations bill and push amendments. The plan seeks to remove elements in the bill linked to armament and calls for a conference to discuss yard, sea, and aircraft arms and broader economic and international concerns. The Senate considered changes as the House adjusted the appropriation to 295,604,378 dollars, including 650,000 for torpedoes and 1,000,000 for the naval reserve.
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