17 Aug 1923
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1923
Page
1
Outlook for a peaceful settlement of the controversy is discouraging, Hammond declares. The report notes no result from the walkout and mentions ongoing tensions in the hard coal zone.
New York August 16 John Hays Hammond chairman of the United States coal commission said the outlook for a peaceful settlement between coal operators and miners was discouraging after a day of meetings aimed at averting a strike on September 1 He added that government investigation would continue tomorrow John L Lewis president of the United Mine Workers denounced a peace plan as misleading and confusing
New York reports that Southern cotton planters face about 750 million dollars in losses this season from boll weevil damage and drought. F J Bartlett Jr of the New York cotton exchange calls for increased funding to fight the weevil and warns of threats to America's position as the leading cotton producer.
R Berard Kepner, a Frederick Maryland architect, was found not guilty of murdering his wife Grace Simmons Kepner. The circuit court judges ruled the evidence failed to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt after eight days of testimony and a deliberation of one hour and ten minutes. The body was found June 18 at the Kepner home, a bed and a nearby pistol noted in the scene.
The Schooner Blue Sea owned by Olaf Swenson and company Seattle arrived in Nome Alaska from East Cape Siberia where Soviet authorities had interned it. Captain Anderson reported that inspector Woeslef visited Anadyr leading to the arrest of Governor Theodore Karief and the appointment of a new district head.
Denver forecast for New Mexico and Arizona calls for Friday and Saturday thunder showers. Cooler southeast portions Friday, warmer east portion Saturday. Central areas expect little change in temperature.
Conditions for the 24 hours ended 6 p m recorded by the university show a high of 87 and a low around 60. Humidity was 90 percent at 6 p m with a southeast wind and partly cloudy skies.
A Reuters dispatch from Paris and a Berlin report note unconfirmed rumors that German Chancellor Stresemann was assassinated. London reports the Berlin claim as untrue and unclear in origin.
Mason City IA Aug 16 The Associated Press reports Judge Kenesaw M Landis baseball commissioner told Iowa American Legion convention he horror at the idea of recognizing the Russian Soviet government He questioned if World War I was fought in vain and chided politicians he said sought pro German votes after the war He urged legionnaires to "paste" such a politician.
The Rotary club will co operate with the Knights of Columbus and others in staging the community carnival and picnic on September 1 to benefit St. Anthony’s orphanage. H O Strong was named to lead the general committee and recruit members. at least one booth will be run by Rotarians. Dr. Allen Moore spoke about ancient coins and money, showing a Roman silver penny and other artifacts. Arthur Prager of Albuquerque Gas and Electric discussed public utilities, their role, growth, and universal service obligations. He emphasized utilities as a public service essential to modern life and argued against discrimination in service.
The submarine N-3 was badly damaged today in a collision with the tanker Monroe of the Green Fleet off New London Connecticut. Its periscope and conning tower were damaged but no crew member suffered severe injuries and the boat reached port.
New York reports temporary present gasoline prices with further cuts possible if crude costs fall. W C Teagle of Standard Oil of New Jersey says the industry will weather the current downward trend, citing overproduction, high naphtha content, and improved refinery efficiency as factors. He notes eastern markets have seen multiple cuts since February and that California shipments to eastern ports are limited to about 177 000 barrels daily.
In Carlsbad New Mexico on August 18 a sheep herder Marg arito Rodriguez about 40 was killed at a desert camp by his companion Luis Moreno after an early morning argument over trousers. Moreno claimed self defense firing at point blank range and later surrendered to the sheriff. Deputy Roten and Chief Wood recovered the body and noted no struggle marks.
John Barton Payne and Charles B Warren submitted negotiation records to President Coolidge and Secretary Hughes as a tentative agreement emerged. The accord would appoint neutral umpires for U S Mexican claims and define subsoil petroleum and agrarian rights under pre and post 1917 constitutions with cash land settlements and pending senate reviews.
Chicago officials announced a reduction of about 1,960,000 dollars annually in telephone rates, effective October 1, following an order from the Illinois Commerce Commission. The action targets the Illinois Bell Telephone Company.
The five power naval treaty and the four power Pacific treaty, first signed at Washington in 1921, become effective at noon tomorrow with ratifications deposited at the state department. Secretary Hughes will receive the instruments for the United States and the respective foreign diplomats will deliver theirs in a ceremony in the diplomatic room.
In Kemmerer Wyoming August 16 the last body from Frontier Mine No 1 of the Kemmerer Coal Company is recovered Fire Boss Thomas Roberts. Coroner E W Holmes says an inquest will be held and investigators probe a reportedly open safety lamp. Officials estimate deaths will cost the state fund about 200000 in survivor compensation as funeral rites are prepared and a community burial service is arranged.
Special to The Journal Santa Fe Aug 16 The state bank examiner L B Gregg refuses access to Magee Publishing papers filed with the Blue Sky bureau citing privacy. Rob erts and McCutcheon threaten mandamus actions to obtain records while Armstrong distributes a banking act precedent noting disclosure is a misdemeanor.
The editor states that John H. McCutcheon did not apply for a public record on behalf of the Morning Journal, marking the claim as untrue and disputes the representation.
Great Talis August 16. The First National Bank of Shelby closed its doors on order of the board of directors. Deposits totaled 377000 dollars. A Hedah is cashier and S G Peterson president. The town now lacks a bank after the earlier closure of the First State Bank.
W F Fox of Denver was killed when an Oregon Short Line train struck the automobile he rode in near Downey Idaho. An unidentified man was seriously injured as the vehicle was struck while attempting to cross the tracks.
Gov Len Small signaled seeking re nomination on the Republican ticket as Illinois GOP factions push progressive, radical ideas. The platform calls for Esch Cummins repeal and a nationwide war referendum, curbs on compulsory military training, federal action to ease farmer distress, price regulation, railroad rate cuts, abolition of Pittsburgh Plus, and federal judges election. Thompson warned that Illinois voters will set national political tone next year.
Near Hagerman New Mexico on August 16 a car driven by L Bitney struck Nay Stiles of Roswell who had parked on the road and was talking with C C Pritchard and others. Stiles was dragged and believed dead but lived about three hours. Arthur Langenegger was thrown from the Stiles car and Mrs Stiles arrived soon after.
The first heavy frost of the season struck the Adirondacks last night. In places the thermometer fell to 0 degrees, damaging farm and garden crops and harming searden plantings across the region.
Federal agents arrest the leaders of a large illicit liquor ring amid warnings that additional arrests are expected and the probe may implicate state and U S officials.
Justice officials announced the capture of the leaders of the largest bootleg operation in the nation. The Big Four plus others were indicted for tax violations after a long federal probe centered in Savannah, Georgia. Haar allegedly owned multiple crafts importing liquor from the West Indies and Cuba.
Indianapolis August 16 Governor MacCray ordered Sheriff George Snyder of Marion County to attend Friday night’s bout between Luis Firpo and Joe Downey to ensure the contest does not become a prize fight. If it remains an exhibition the sheriff is to permit it to proceed.
Hamilton of Denver knocked out Kid Belt of Canon City in the fifth round of a ten round featherweight bout at Springs Colorado.
Four men remained under military guard in Tulsa after an intensive state inquiry into recent flogging incidents. Adjutant General Baird H. Markham led the investigation with a military committee as martial law kept guards patrolling main streets after 11:30 p.m. No charges were filed yet. The detainees include Red Fork residents John Philip Hendricks and H.B. King and Buri King, plus Bob Atkins described as a deputy sheriff working under Sheriff Gebsanford.
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