15 Aug 1919
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1919
Page
1
Report notes rising peasant unrest over Mexico border disruptions and a potential policy relaxation. Peasants confront authorities amid warnings that halting wine exports will cause significant financial damage.
At Parmance near Parkersburg West Virginia a street car crowded with women and children en route to a picnic collided with a Baltimore and Ohio railroad switch engine. Eight people died and many were injured as steam and scalding water enveloped passengers. County prosecutor James S Ward said a formal inquiry will begin Friday with a coroner's inquest.
Public transmission reveals the notes exchanged between American and Mexican governments detailing concerns over foreigners and border incidents. Officials emphasize neutral language and request compliance with agreed measures.
The article reports a French national policy banning shipping liquor into the country, causing an annual financial loss estimated at over 12 million dollars. It frames rising anti American sentiment tied to the restriction and outlines potential economic and political repercussions.
Special correspondence notes France faces an estimated multi million loss in wine exports due to U S prohibition. French officials warn of reduced earnings from wine shipments, luxury fines, and related services as American demand shifts away from European imports.
A second skeleton was found on the property tied to Rufe King who is held in a murder charge. Police reported the discovery near a shed beside the house as investigators continued their case.
The Mora lane leading into Mora from Las Vegas is being graded and resurfaced under the highway division plan directed by West Smythe. Harry Vitex in Mora leads the project with new bottom work and a fresh surface.
Chicago August 14 federal deputies seized 1,292 jars of butter totaling 83,340 pounds valued at about 50,000 in the government cost of living drive. Prices on the board of trade and in the produce market tumbled with declines across grains and provisions as measures to curb prices gain pace.
Washington August 14 Indications of a real push behind the administration to cut the high cost of living were shown as Attorney General Palmer told the senate agriculture committee he would prosecute dealers gouging prices. Seizures of foodstuffs under the food control act were reported in Chicago St Louis and Birmingham including 1282 boxes of butter valued at 50608 284180 pounds of toffee and 90 barrels of sugar. Palmer argued most farmers and dealers were not profiting but urged extending the food control act to clothing with penalties. Debates questioned constitutionality and scope of new powers.
Art figure Ohivisty marries for a second time with Christyerrator and prominent model Nancy Palmer in a simple public ceremony. The event highlights the couple’s choices and notable attendees in a casual setting.
Decision to accept the White House invitation follows a letter from Borah and Johnson. The Senate Foreign Relations panel will meet Tuesday to discuss terms and potential actions related to diplomatic engagement.
President Wilson accepts Senate Foreign Relations Committee invitation to discuss the peace treaty and the League covenant. He sets Tuesday at 10 for a White House meeting and calls for full publicity to inform the public about treaty details and disputed points.
The body of Andrew Carnegie was buried at 5:30 PM in Sleepy Hollow cemetery overlooking the Hudson. Only twenty-one family members and close friends attended, with a private interment after services at Shadow Brook in Lenox.
Two Texas democratic factions met to pursue separate paths back to Jefferson and Jackson principles. One group led by former Governor James Ferguson quit the party organization to form the American party aiming for a national scope before the next election.
Denver August 14 members of the Len Leyden Post of the American Legion adopted a resolution condemning profiteers and pledging to aid city state and federal officials in reducing the cost of living. The action reflects a broader wartime fear of price gouging and calls for coordinated enforcement.
An aircraft from Langley Field Virginia crashed into a fence at Patterson Park Baltimore killing three children and injuring several others among the crowd of spectators.
Wet gas strike at the Ute Creek property in Union County New Mexico by the American Refining and Producers company of Wyoming at 920 feet depth. The well flowed 950 000 cubic feet daily and was described as fairly good with some gasers near 75 million feet, the gas containing traces of oil.
A Morning Journal summary reports Henry Ford was awarded 6 cents damages against the Chicago Tribune after the jury found the paper had libeled him by calling him an anarchist. Foreman Jiry Hulett noted the jurors debated the verdict but concluded Ford was vindicated and his American citizenship justified by the trial.
The United States warned Mexico that continued murders of American citizens could force a radical shift in policy. The note stressed the long series of outrages culminating in the Catron case, and said the Mexican government must protect Americans or face consequences. The Mexican reply questioned why foreigners in certain districts receive protection while crimes also occur in dense Mexican cities.
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