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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1919
Page
1
A ransom note claims US Army aviators are being held and threatened with death unless $15 000 is paid today. The report, from El Paso to Marfa Texas, cites Chico Cano as the leader and says funds are being raised to replace the payment.
U S Senator Phelan cites a letter from K Kawakami to Dr Gulick of New York City supporting the claim. Kawakami’s correspondence is used to bolster the coauthor background on the immigration bill currently under Senate review.
An administration senator charges HG L Uo Delany of peace treaty and the committee will hear more testimony on Japan and Shan tung later in the month.
About 117 000 railway workers petition for a sixteen dollar raise in pay. The plan calls for a two hundred million dollar investment to improve comfort for firemen aboard large steam locomotives.
The Interborough Rapid Transit system in Manhattan, the Bronx, and parts of Brooklyn and Queens was halted by a strike led by BIRT officials. Power outages hit surface lines, with agencies rushing to provide emergency transport for thousands. Investigation by district attorneys continues into alleged collusion to raise fares.
A former Foreign Minister gains public confidence in Britain for his proven ability and support, signaling political strength amid uncertain times. The article highlights his leadership qualities and the favorable response from voters and officials alike.
Marfa Texas Aug 17 Dawkins Kilpatrick of Candelaria Texas received a message from a bandit faction urging the $15,000 ransom demand for the release of American aviators Davis and Peterson be postponed until Wednesday due to border delay. Parents of the aviators telegraphed offering to pay if the government declines the ransom. A crowd at Fort Davis subscribed $15,000 in minutes to cover the payment and local banks were asked to place the funds at authorities’ disposal by tomorrow morning.
A third skeleton was dug up at a murder farm near Maple Hill as investigators pursue the four men missing over eight years. Officials say the skeleton lies within fifty feet of the previous find near a livery barn, announced by state attorney Maurice McNett.
Circulation reports claim a biplane diverted to the American side and aviators were kidnapped by bandits in Mexico, but the scant facts available here discredit the tale. Box canyons inland complicate air detection by Mexican cavalry.
In El Paso a military statement reports Maj. Walton receiving word that aviators Davis and Peterson were captured by Mexicans and held for 15900 ransom due by August 18. Agencies plan to send gold to Marfa for payment amid fear of harm.
Fragmentary report indicates Pershing plans to start home activities around September 1. Details on location and participants are unclear in the grainy text.
Washington August 17 Senate pauses as Secretary Hitchcock calls for prompt treaty action to end cold storage delays. He plans to push for a vote, oppose amendments, and link treaty fate to cost of living amid White House talks with President Wilson. Hearings resume on eastern province provisions as Republican opposition grows.
A Hutchinson, Minnesota mother received telegrams from her son stationed with aviators near Cantelaria Texas. The messages claim pilots were captured by Mexican bandits on the Texas border and held for ransom of 15,000 dollars. Wires indicate the ransom was sent and the case involves U S war department contact and calls for assistance from authorities in Texas and Minnesota.
The Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen proposes a 35 to 55 percent wage increase for 117,000 firemen and helpers on U.S. and Canadian railroads. They also demand mechanical stokers on coal locomotives over 200,000 pounds, with two firemen on such engines, and time and a half overtime across services.
Local report notes Petiure defeats Hoisheviats with a close score as fans fill the arena. Details on the decisive play and standout performers are limited in the fragment.
A Morning Post dispatch notes U.S. manufacturers have paid higher wages while staying competitive due to advertising. At the New Orleans convention of the Associated Advertising Clubs leaders plan to broaden markets and promote better employer worker understanding to sustain higher production and wages.
Two pathfinder pilots completed the transcontinental leg today with Hagelhurt field as the departure. The coast leg ended this morning, marking a milestone in cross country aviation.
Viscount Grey named to a key diplomatic post in Washington reflecting England and America ties. The choice draws praise for integrity and steady leadership, contrasting with British hawks who doubt him. His career spans liberal reforms, public speaking, and a private life marked by his wife’s 1908 death. He values nature, study, and fishing, and backs a League of Nations.
Walsenburg today faced a dramatic incident as three agitators slated to speak at a meeting were reported kidnapped. One suspect, Bigger Shank, was arrested by county officers for carrying contraband.
Five members of the Ignewia family are dead and five others injured when a train struck their car at a crossing five miles north of Port Heatrice Sunday afternoon. The accident involved a Plymouth passing the crossing. the stalled car obstructed the track.
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