08 Aug 1919
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1919
Page
1
President Wilson informs the Director General of Railroads that he is authorized to negotiate with shop workers and settle their demands. The order underscores federal backing for crisis talks and averts potential labor disruption.
In Santa Fe a large throng gathered at the state capitol to honor General Leonard Wood with a medal voted by the legislature. Maj. W. H. E. Llewellyn pinned the medal as officials and veterans, including Frank Hitchcock and state leaders, looked on. Wood spoke in English and Spanish, urging national unity, support for returning soldiers, and a strong, independent American conscience.
President Wilson plans to speak this afternoon to Congress about the high cost of living. The address challenges lawmakers to consider measures to alleviate price pressure and support struggling families amid economic strain.
Morning Journal Special reports President Wilson authorized Director General Ilines to settle wage demands of railroad shop workers on merit. He blamed the strike for blocking decision, noting workers repudiated their officers as he urged return to work and recognition of union authority to resolve the dispute.
Federal Trade Commission memo shows June 1 1919 storage of eight staple foods up 3 to 298 percent from June 1 1918 while wholesale prices also climbed. The report cites larger stockpiles and speculative withholding amid world demand and wage pressures.
Government issues a fresh decree affecting oil policy in Mexico amid regional energy concerns. The measure outlines new regulatory steps and potential shifts in state role and investments.
The We Strike group issues an edict withdrawing armed authority from stock yards men. A general walkout is planned for today in Chicago unless militia policemen and sheriffs are removed.
Chicago dispatch reports 42 union locals voting for a general strike if troops policemen and deputy sheriffs are not withdrawn from stockyards. About 54 negro workers have been indicted as rioting continues amid white opposition to the guards. Two Mexicans were hurt and a black man died, bringing riot deaths to thirty six.
Lord Dunraven, the sole witness to the Versailles world peace signing, also attended the 1871 Franco German war ending treaty. At seventy seven, he appears by special royal invitation of Queen Mary and King George as a distinguished guest.
The battleship Rhode Island, flagship of the Pacific fleet, broke a propeller shaft and is being towed to Halboa Canal Zone. The North Carolina hauls the damaged dreadnought as Rhode Island’s starboard shaft failed about 675 miles west of Halboa en route to join the fleet. No casualties were reported despite flooding in after compartments.
Machinists and boilermakers decide to remain at work awaiting authorized orders from headquarters. Sheet metal workers agree to support the majority’s decision and delay walkout until a formal call is issued. About 260 machinists attend the meeting unanimous in their stance.
Aebation af the Wage debate opened with remarks from Director General James. The address outlined steps for setting wage guidelines and signaled policy moves for the upcoming session.
The senate adjourned until Wednesday after failing to reach agreement on the leasing bill. The main contention centered on the royalty provisions as differences persisted.
U S senators clash over possible reservations to the peace treaty with France and the League of Nations. Leaders including La Follette, Borah, Brandegee, Pittman, and Walsh weigh constitutional limits and whether reservations should be separate or part of the treaty.
Washington reports temporary increase in parcel post weight to 125 pounds to allow food buyers to use postmasters and letter carriers. Buyers may place several orders without paying extra postage per pound. the change was granted by the Postmaster General and the Interstate Commerce Commission. Joins Rorenwald offered the mailing list of Bears Roduck Co. of which he is president, and 284 means of aiding in army fund distribution must be sent in written duplicate.
The supreme fitness of the peace conference to address the Hungarian situation causes unease in the body. The disruption to central European communications makes it hard to forward relief to starving populations, undermining ongoing aid efforts.
Charles Metiwire assistant engineer in the municipal public works died by his own hand after being questioned over dynamiting at Oscar Kafitz home. Investigators tied the motive to revenge for failed attempts to break Kafitz’s will benefiting Lawler. Metiwire allegedly traveled to Fullerton California, purchased powder and fuse, and built bombs before his death on the eleventh floor of the Hall of Records.
Washington August 7 An army of 16 000 regulars and compulsory training would cost about 909 million a year under a permanent peacetime policy proposed by the war department. General March testified the training would run 94 666 500 annually for 659 000 trained yearly and the standing army at 798 666 008. Senator Chamberlain pressed why officials shifted stance since 1915. March said he favored universal training while the secretary reportedly changed his view. Greenval March noted the plan could have saved billions if in effect at entry to war.
In New York on August 7 a injunction was sought in federal district court by Bentena, Laween & Perel, California vineyards and wineries, against United States Internal Revenue officials panels Caf fey and Wilai forward, contesting enforcement of wartime prohibition provisions.
The War Department announced today the return by the ocean to the shipping board of a total tonnage of 9129 868 tons. No further details were provided on the nature of the ships or routes involved.
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