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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1919
Page
1
Windy City business leaders laborers and residents urge rapid agreement on league actions. They seek an end to debate and swift implementation of what they view as the right course.
Commander of the Southern Front forms a junction with the left wing of Admiral Kolchak's All Russian Force as Bolshevik forces suffer heavy losses. Prisoners and weapons captured mark a significant advance in the field.
The report notes Masci on proposed air secretary role sent to Europe sparks Baker’s warning that a new cabinet post could create confusion when war arrives. The item underscores opposition to rapid cabinet expansion amid urgent military matters.
Chicago bankers and workers fixate on domestic issues as the Senate debates ratifying the peace treaty. High living costs labor unrest and stalled trade loom large while hopes mount for a quick compromise that preserves presidential and Senate prestige and keeps business moving.
Fragmentary weather note references August 32 in New Mexico and Thursday with partial mentions of Denver and California. No clear forecast or data available.
The fragment outlines a theoretical framework for concluding a six item sequence with a pure end. It discusses criteria, logical steps, and potential pitfalls in achieving a definitive conclusion without ambiguity. The text emphasizes consistency, rigor, and adherence to established rules in the closing argument.
Roland Rohifs set an official world altitude record of 36 760 feet at Mineola Long Island on July 30. He said the cold 25 degrees below zero could have limited his ascent and expects another record attempt soon.
A reader conveys varied opinions from bankers and businessmen about the United States democracy, European views of US governance, and the Senate's conduct. They urge quicker compromise and warn that Senate actions damage American prestige and business.
East Las Vegas N M Aug 12 The grounds of Castle school at Fifth and Vaca housing the high school and upper grades are being graded and ceded to Dive Brusa. Previously grounds were bare with only dirt paths and few trees. This fall the school grounds will be an improved and handsome campus.
Las Vegas plans a Labor Day observance with a street parade a marching band speeches and dancing. The event marks the first such celebration in some years and will feature community groups and a general program in the downtown area.
A report states there is no appreciable change in the condition of Colonel Hopewell as of last night. Further details on his health status were not disclosed.
General Denikin’s southern Russian advance presses with heavy Bolshevik resistance. At Kamyshin 11,000 prisoners, 60 guns and vast war materiel captured. two Bolshevik regiments shattered. Denikin’s cavalry connects with Ural Cossacks near Lake Elton, forming a united front from the Urals to the Black Sea. Further south a Bolshevik force is routed east of Krenenchiy. Poltava’s fall cost railroad engines, armored trains, cars, guns, and ammunition.
A House subcommittee probes government copper purchases from United Metal Buying and sales through United Metal Selling. Reported totals show 153.4 million dollars spent, producers' costs around 103.0 million, and a 50.9 million dollar profit margin amid wartime and postwar contracts.
At Las Veras New Mexico Aug 12 construction on the Las Veras irrigation project slows as workers refuse offered wages to contractor Fr Btorrie The Agua Pura company supplying water to Las Vegas and East Las Vegas faced wage demands It notes the dam front requires extensive rip rap before filling to capacity with water about 69 feet deep and roughly a mile wide by two miles long
The American aviation mission headed by Crowell urges centralized air power, while Baker opposes a single air service. The study notes Britain’s emphasis on air supremacy and calls for expanding U S aircraft facilities, flying fields, meteorology, training, and private aviation development under regulation.
A delegation from Las Vegas Australia will attend the Ozark Trail association convention in Noswell October 1 and 2. J W Corn of Tucumcari will direct the New Mexico terminal run from Las Vegas to Tucumcari via Santa Rosa Roswell Clovis and Portales.
Police heard last night that Solomon Garcia aged 14 was run down by a car at Firet Street and Tijeras Avenue. No report was made by the driver and the boy was said to be carried away in the vehicle. Authorities could not determine his destination or injury level.
In Trinidad Colorado August 13 engineer Joseph Alexandé y Wae was killed and fireman B C Bihott seriously injured when the Colorado Southwestern locomotive No 2 overturned near Waldenberg. A baggage car and a coach left the rails but no passengers were hurt. A rail defect is suspected as the cause.
United States railroad shopmen resume duties nationwide with few remaining outages. Chicago Boston and Atlanta report persistent strikes yet overall progress suggests settlement momentum. Authorities say operations are normalizing as workers return to tasks and negotiations continue.
Chicago and North Western railroad announced the embargo on freight to Iowa points has been removed. About 28 000 shopmen remain out nationwide with 1 1062 cars of livestock received today, up 75 from last year. A mass meeting of boiler makers and union leaders addressed strikers while efforts to win returns continue.
A City Electric Company banquet for twenty six employees at Taft hall in Alvarado featured remarks by Walter Connell and Dr. M. K. Wylder. George Pesligton welcomed the Albuquerque Union of Street Railway Employes and praised the women operators. A friendship resolution for ill worker J Reary was adopted, followed by an auto ride to Corrales and a bonfire gathering.
Victor Murdock requests congressional appropriation to cover expenses for a broad federal trade investigation. The proposal aims to investigate antitrust practices and market abuses affecting consumers and competition.
Chairman Murdock of the federal trade commission urged funding for a year long probe into food production storage and distribution to uncover real cost figures. Congress discusses hoarding profiteering and price controls with multiple bills and a proposed national board of conservation to regulate prices.
The Mirror reports with good authority that Viscount Grey of Falford has accepted the post of British ambassador at Washington. The London dispatch dated Aug 1 notes the appointment as likely official.
A letter from H. B. Lithgow, formerly of the New Mexico party, describes a gathering of Albuquerqueans and former residents in Los Angeles for a municipal picnic in Angel City. Attendees include George H. Thomas, Bilenwood, Charles Quier, J. D. Emmons, N. M. Cudahae, and others among both gentlemen and ladies, with several local names listed.
The Morning Journal reports the Ford libel case against the Chicago Daily Tribune. final arguments conclude with Alfred Lacking for the plaintiff and Aaron Pilbott for the defense as Judge Packer prepares instructions for the jury. Stevenson and Lacking argue over labeling Ford an anarchist in 1916.
Senate gallery erupts as Senator Lodge denounces league covenant terms, arguing they would make the United States a subject nation and threaten the Monroe doctrine. Senator Williams and others defend reservations, while hearings on the treaty continue with Miller questioned by Republicans.
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