07 Aug 1921
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1921
Page
1
Soviet officials killed a group in South Russia for concealing grain stocks. the incident followed an attempted escape by Olav Peacants and flagrant stock concealment.
American prisoners are to be released and sent across the border by Monday. In Russia the food tax began with the execution of rich peasants in Mariupol district to deter hoarding. Counter revolutionary bands in the Volga and Ural regions are destroying remaining grain to hinder the soviet campaign.
Paris reports the Populaire estimates Russia's famine requires 1.3 billion kilograms of wheat for ten provinces. At 100 francs per 100 kilograms the cost would be 1.39 billion francs, needing 400 ships or 156000 freight cars to transport the grain.
A Copenhagen forwarded Reval message says Soviet authorities will dispatch three special delegations abroad to Iak land France Spain and the United States to seek aid while suspending propaganda. Reports also say orders for machinery and other goods will be held up and money remitted used to buy food.
London August 6 AP reports all American prisoners in Moscow and Leningrad will be sent across the Russian border by Monday at the latest. Walter Lee received a message stating the plan, with continuation on page two.
The Mexican congress will start considering article 27 of the constitution on oil next Monday. A liberal constitutionalist committee aims for quick settlement with three core points including nonretroactivity. Washington notes U S interest in stabilizing ties as talks proceed amid possible indefinite session.
Senate agriculture committee approved ten amendments to the Capper Tincher bill on grain dealings. Proposals to bar telegraph and telephone lines into non grain exchange cities were struck, avoiding hardship for producers needing market reports. The committee also dropped FTC access to exchange books, maintaining secretary call and AG access, amid witness warnings of co op risks and potential monopolistic control.
Washington reports the Interstate Commerce Commission ruled labor allowances to railroads for six months after government control may cover only increased wages. The ruling rejects charging for inefficiency of labor, saying the contract language does not imply a comparison of labor quality or efficiency.
Denver and New Mexico show generally fair conditions with unsettled areas in the north and possible showers in the northwest on Sunday. Cooler trend overall. Monday brings fair skies and warmth in the northeast. Arizona follows a similar pattern with unsettled northern portions and showers possible Sunday, then fair and warmer Monday.
Local university records show a high of 89 degrees with a low around 60. Humidity near 6 p m and light to moderate wind from the Southwest. Skies were partly cloudy with some precursor precipitation notes.
The majority in the House Ways and Means Committee plan to begin rewriting the 1918 tax law next week led by Chairman Fordney. The aim is to repeal the excess profits tax and raise the corporate income tax to 15 percent, with adjustments for small corporations. The panel weighs repealing transportation taxes and surtaxes while projecting a substantial federal deficit and possible back-tax recoveries.
A transported observer describes Chita on the Crane party route to America as orderly and prosperous. Markets supply goods at lower prices than Harbin and Pekin with busy gardens and vaudeville. Bourgeois families face poverty yet public life remains stable as Far Eastern republics private property is protected while land stays state owned. Railways restored and officials seek foreign investment for minerals and timber.
Convention closes in Kansas City after three days with A. J. Burns of Oakland named a new officer among the elected leaders. The gathering featured industry discussions and networking among specialty sales firms nationwide.
The search for Warren C. Spurgin, former president of the defunct Michigan Avenue Trust, shifts from Mexico to Porto Rico after San Juan police request a description. A federal warrant is issued charging him with violation of the prohibition statutes.
Discovery of liquor valued over 16000 dollars found in Spurcia's private bank vault prompts telegrams to federal authorities in El Paso for immediate steps. The missing banker is reported sighted near Chihuahua City in Mexico.
Rochester N Y August 6 the printing strike nears end as A J Cromback president of the Pressmen s focal Nov 25 informs the Rochester Typothetae the men have unanimously decided to return to work dropping their demand for the forty four hour week. The pressmen will resume work Monday according to the printers headquarters.
Mia J. M. Chase of Urbana died today after fasting fifty three days due to stomach trouble. She faced death with patience, knowing the end was certain.
A figure named Carly Magee urges the public to reveal any public or court records that could expose misconduct by rivals. He claims attempts to ruin him include suits, warehouse actions on a paper deal, and pressure tactics, calling on readers to scrutinize records, buy bonds, and support his campaign.
Santa Fe August 6 The tax commission ruled the May 5 railroad valuation could not be legally changed and fixed the final value at 95 638 777, including depreciation from the interstate valuation. The decision notes depreciation previously allowed cannot be rescinded, keeping the 1920 valuation 5 466 419 less.
James Bent a pioneer mining operator in Arizona and Sonora was found dead in a Nogales hotel room at noon. A loaded .38 caliber revolver lay in his right hand and a vial of poison was on the dresser. Bent, known across the Southwest, had just returned from Chihuahua after discussing oil business reverses and health issues. He had lived in the region about twenty five years and was foster brother to George Bent of London, a mining promoter.
Buenos Aires reports a new political storm for President Irigoyen as congress lacks a quorum in sessions, amid a push for explanation of the homestead law provisions. Observers foresee a possible socialist and conservative coalition to defeat the president ahead of March elections.
Jim Barnes national open champion and George McLean were defeated in 36 holes today by George Duncan and Abe Mitchell, English stars, 1 up, at the New Grassy Brain Golf club in New York.
President and Mrs. Harding departed Portland aboard the Mayflower at midnight for Washington. They are due to arrive in the capital by Tuesday noon.
President Harding concludes a White Mountains visit and crosses Maine by auto to board the Mayflower yacht en route to Washington. He visits a soldiers’ sanatorium in Oxford and a golf outing at Poland Spring before a Westbrook speech.
Washington Aug 6 The government orders an investigation into wheat grading standards at country buying points. Secretary Wallace directs a practical miller economist and assistants to study grading problems especially in the northwest. If evidence supports changes they will be made before next marketing season.
Paris Aug 6 Col George Harvey American ambassador to Great Britain arrived this evening to attend the allied supreme council meeting and will stay at the hotel housing the Italian delegation after accepting the French government's invitation to be its guest in Paris during the session.
Midnight racing of immigrant laden steamers into American ports may be stopped Monday as quota enforcement actions target arrivals in August. Officials warn inspectors will scrutinize manifests and boarding procedures to curb over capacity and illegal entries.
Washington reports a proposed agreement on August quota overships. Commissioner General Husba asks shipping lines to admit immigrants under bond and not exceed monthly quotas in exchange for future compliance. A Greek ship with full August quota faced docking delays, while the system struggles with overship penalties and enforcement.
Reports from Tokyo say Japan agrees to November 11 as the start date for the Washington disarmament conference. Foreign Minister Uchida told the cabinet he informed the American chargé that Japan had no objection. Paris communications confirm France also agreed to November 11 as the conference date.
Albuquerque contractors urge a one dollar per day wage reduction for building craft workers starting September 1. They urge proportionate cuts by dealers in building supplies and call for conferences with crafts and material houses to ease a market crisis driven by high labor and material costs.
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