19 Aug 1919
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1919
Page
1
The report notes a fatal explosion at Peary Cighacen Miners near Trinidad Colorado. Details include the disaster context and the immediate aftermath as reported by Morning Journal.
The fragment notes weather with Denver Colorado and New Mexico references. It mentions snow or snow day but lacks full details or specifics about temperatures, timing, or conditions.
Humidity readings and wind velocity recorded for the twenty four hours ending 2:06 p m yesterday by the state university. Data include temperatures and air conditions with measurements at 8 a m and other times.
Chicago reports initial steps toward a national labor party with a temporary executive committee to call a national convention in Whieako in November. Duncan MacDonnel presided, aiming for 2,500 to 3,000 delegates, with a Plumb Plan endorsement and a lecture tour by British Labour Party official Arthur Henderson.
The National Guard Association of the United States denounces the Chamberlain Kahn conscription bill. It warns the proposed system undermines citizen soldiery and risks a Prussian style military, urging opposition and defense of peacetime training. The message comes from its New York conference at Seventy-first Regiment Armory.
An unclear Aug 1 dispatch states Archduke Joseph governor of a state in Budapest requests recognition from authorities. The fragment indicates governmental appeals amid wartime or political tension. Further readable names include Archduke Joseph and Budapest.
A State Department report notes another seizure of an American citizen and demands for ransom. Officials warn of continued threats and urge vigilance amid ongoing diplomatic efforts.
A gas explosion at the Oakview mine of Oakdale Coal near La Veta Colorado traps about forty men. Four bodies recovered. many others missing as rescue crews work through gas fumes and wreckage through the night. Relatives wait anxiously as volunteers from nearby districts assist in the effort.
Cherokee princess and oil queen Mises Georgia Lee Medlock studies in New York with plans to return home to teach women. She has a remarkable voice and has performed concertos in various cities.
Washington officials awaited word on the release of American aviators Lieutenant Paul K. Davis and Harold G. Peterson held for ransom by Mexican bandits near Candelaria Texas. A second kidnapping of Dr A Givennga near Mexico City was reported with threats to kill unless several thousand pesos paid. Additional attacks on American life and property were noted including a truck train assault near Jimenez and theft at the Tuxpam office of a US fuel firm.
Ed Die Canter and others named in a $506000 damages suit by Ziegfeld Follies Inc. after joining an actors strike that closed fifteen New York theaters. Summonses were served on several defendants as the case proceeds.
London reports that the women of Taiton protest a peace celebration banquet for 500 men with no women invited. They claim notable wartime work and say they will prevent their husbands from attending unless they can refuse invitations themselves.
Paris reports a French syndicate purchased an enormous bog at Ballycumber Athlone and plans a large peat fuel plant construction to exploit the resource.
Maple Hill Kansas reports a second murder charge filed against Hufuse King in the skeleton case found near a livery stable once run by King. Investigators identify one skeleton as a traveling jeweler missing seven years ago. A preliminary hearing on the Gutshaw murder is set for Thursday.
Topeka reporters note officers confront Hustus King who maintains no explanation for three skeletons found on his former Maple Hill premises or for a missing person case. The terse exchange leaves investigators without a clear link or motive as of this afternoon.
The public land states governors met in East Lake City Utah and voted unanimously to form a league to push Congress to cede all unreserved public lands to the states where they lie. Larrazolo of New Mexico was elected president and Damberger of Utah vice president. Edward Everett Young of New Mexico named secretary treasurer.
Governors of western states held a two day conference to urge Congress cede public lands to the rates and to form a 48 member organization in Washington. AlLlarYrazoin of New Mexico elected permanent chairman of the League of Public Land States. Groverseor Bamberger.
The administration acting in harmony with France and England may undertake an unprecedented task. It signals the evident desire of the president for a united approach to the Armenian crisis and the region's stability. American troops could be required if needed to support allied objectives.
Maj. Gen. James Harbord heads a U S mission to Armenia from Paris to study conditions and assess the need for American mandatory control. Brig Gen McCoy and a staff of army and navy experts accompany him to evaluate harbors roads agriculture and the feasibility of an Armenian policing force. The group will travel by sea to Constantinople then to Batum and aims to report to President Wilson and Congress by October.
Washington August 18 The prohibition enforcement bill was presented to the Senate today by Senator Sterling of South Dakota chairman of the judiciary sub committee which considered the house measure There was no indication when the measure would be called up.
In London on August 18 a campaign against misuse of government cars cites a vehicle housing two large dogs. The government says the car was assigned to the commandant of the Woman's Legion who usually uses a sidecar, with the dogs kept in an extra seat to deter theft. MPs asked if the dogs were muzzled, as required by law, but no reply was given.
Plans for a trans continental aerial derby from New York to San Francisco with prizes over 104000 include a first prize of 29009. announced by Captain Charles J Maidden chairman of the aerial touring league committee of the Air America. No date has been set.
Fire of unknown origin devastated the Egan Pruit company warehouse at Putte Montana. The blaze caused about $100,000 in losses, with the building and large quantities of stored fodder destroyed.
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