The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1920-01-30

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guage, died at hospital at Chatta-
nooga. Tenn
Four men are dead at Memphis,
Texas, md six others are recovering
from the effects OF drinking hair tonic
believed to have contained wood aico-
hol The men died shortly after drink
| ing the tonic.
Edward r. Edwards, former state
senator, was fnaugurated at noon on
January 20 as the first Democratic gov
ernor of New Jersey since Woodrow
Wilson retired 10 become president.
Protest against unjust condemna-
tlon OF candy In the sugar shortage
was voiced by Al. l.. Mathews, Los An
geles candy manufacturer, at the
opening session Of three-day con-
ventIon Of western eonfectioners at
Los Angeles. Mr.. Mathews declared
that less than per cent OF the sugar
crop is used for candy.
WASHINGTON.
Aliens and citizens between the ages
OF 10 and Il years who are llliterate
would be compelled to attend classes
OF instruction 209 hours yearly, under
an amendment TO the Kenyon Amer
lcanlzatlon bill, adopted Friday by the
SENATE.
carranza and few OF his principal
lieutenants instigated and directed
the long series Of raids on American
properties that began along the Rio
Grand early In 1915, according to
documentary evidence placed before
the senate.
Amendment OF the national prohibit
ton law so as 10 perml, the manufac-
ture and sale Of beer lie and porter
of 3 per cent alcoholic content and
wine Of IA per cent alcohol content is
proposed In a bin introduced by Rep
resentatlye SABBATH, Democrat, Illinois,
A commission OF 300 members to
study the question Of Industrial unrest
is provided In a resolution introduced
In the senate by Senator Kenyon OF
Iowa. An appropriation of $4,000 10
PtNAihNh lui thC NUth VI LlC tVlhlllo-
sion.
Mrs. Woodrov Wilson, Mrs. Robert
Lansing and Mrs. Josephus Daniels
have accepted places on Il committee
of $50 women that viii have charge of
arrangements for an interchurch world
movement conference, TO be held In
Washington, February to 0.
FOREIGN.
Belief Is increasing at Vienna that
the approaching Hungarian elections
will result in the establishment of a
monarchial government The activity
Of the monarchists in Austria is being
watched closely, and there have been
rumors that reactlonary coup would
be attempted
Despite all reports to the contrary,
the allies have definitely adopted
purely defensive military policy toward
soviet Russia, pending further peace
arising from the recent
lifting of the blockade, says dispatch
from LONDON.
Turkey entered the war on Ger
many's side after the cabinet had de-
clded to join the allies, according to
statements before secret parliament
tarmy committee, The Vaccinations
of the wart party, led by Enyer Pasha,
war minister in 1914, were responsible
for the change of front.
The territories OF Malmedy and Eu-
phen, which had been annexed by
Germany but were delivered to Bel
GUM January 10 under the peace
treaty, now are under the absolute
sovereignty of Belgium.
Francisco villa, several days ago re-
ported trapped By Carranza forces in
the Hechloero desert, has escaped to
the mountains OF Durango, according
20 latest adylees.
Women administering property in
their own right will be permitted to
vote at the first national election In
Jugo-Slavia next month, according to
an announcement made by the cab
met.
me largest single vaccination task
ever undertaken in Europe Is being
started by the American Red Cross
in the nelghborhood of Dvlnsk. More
than 100000 vaccinations are to be
performed In an effort to prevent
the. spread of smallpox.
Spotted fever is making increased
rnvages In eastern Galicia, according to
reports received at Berne, which de-
clare there are more than 100000
eases Of the disease and that 10000
deaths have resulted,
Swiss newspapers. following the
lead OF the Geneva Tribune, favor the
extradltlon of former Kaiser Wilhelm
from Holland.
Energetic steps by the Italian gov
eminent and the adverse attitude OF
the public seem to have brought about
II failure OF the railway strike.
Unlfication OF the north and soutb
factions in China Is imminent, accord.