30 Aug 1919
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1919
Page
1
In Los Angeles a slight majority of 2000 switchmen and yardmen voted to return to work at 7 am. The move ends a historic West railroad tie up that disrupted cross country trains and mail. Some workers opposed returning while federal authorities prepared to operate trains.
A photograph shows Hugh Frayne of the American Federation of Labor addressing striking actors in New York, pledging the support of organized labor to their cause.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a debate in a Senate committee on British predominance and related voting in a league. The readable parts mention Democratic members and potential permission or policy shifts affecting alignment with Britain.
General Howze returning from Europe declares a new U S policy toward Mexico. He asserts the United States cannot tolerate any government less than a livable regime and signals strides to enforce that standard.
In Angeles California on August 29 the govern mor n announced trains would run after 7 o clock tomorrow morning under protection determined by U S Marshal C C Walton. Railroad strikers threaten action across Southern California as authorities act to safeguard service amid the escalating dispute.
Rail workers in California move toward end of two day paralysis as yard crews resume work in San Francisco, Needles, and San Bernardino while Barstow shows defiance. Officials say trains may run under government protection if others do not return. Conservatives push return to work. radicals demand reinstatement of Pacific Electric trainmen.
In Washington on August 29 President Gompers met with President Wilson after two days with AFL officials including steel workers. They discussed the steel wage dispute with United States Steel and urged no strike while seeking peaceful settlement. Senate plans joint action on a capital and labor conference.
San Diego August 24 Special. Army aviators Frederick Waterhouse and Cecil Connelly of Rockwell Field, missing since August 20, have not been located. A prior claim that Gov. Esteban Cantu's forces found them was denied by Major Hartwell, who cited information from American Consul Sidney Smith and Captain Trujillo in Insenada.
fragmented OCR notes describe the Denver Rio Grande rail line near Colorado with end of service or division implied. readable items mention Save Colorado and pole end, but details are unclear.
Senate foreign relations committee advances three amendments to the Versailles treaty arguing for equal British and American representation in the league of nations and curtailing U S power on the reparations commission. Senator Knox cautions against entanglements as Democrats oppose the amendments and other treaty data is sought from the White House.
Santa Fe division prepared to break a strike blockade with six trains in the yards consolidated into three. The first train slated to depart at 2 30 this morning followed by two more at ten minute intervals.
Chicago reports slight wholesale declines in live hogs and dressed beef yet retail prices for beef pork and mutton remained high. A Swift & Co statement notes beef wholesale averages fell from 20.91 to 17.54 between May and August with mutton and lamb also easing about 1.20 per hundred pounds, but consumers see no price relief at the counter.
The Belgian government accepts Herbert Hoover's proposal to use the final assets of the Belgian relief commission, about $16,000,000, to create a foundation for higher education for children of workers and the poor.
London observers indicate low public engagement as the Senate debate on the treaty proceeds amid rising hostility toward ratification. Doubt grows whether Britain will approve the agreement, despite ongoing discussions.
London dispatch notes a detached British public toward the peace process and American calls for Ireland's separation. The correspondent Buck Watter cites cynicism toward foreign affairs as Britain awaits ratification of the treaty. American advocacy sparks both Carsonians and Sinn Fein, with England seeking gradual settlement rather than meddling.
A Douglas Arizona letter claims Jesus Henteria and companions held four US Army officers for ransom, detailing a recoil plan and escape. Officials investigate the missive seen as possibly a hoax or forged, with mixed opinions from officers.
Maj. Gen. Robert L. Howze arrived in El Paso to assure that American interests are protected as combat divisions return from France. He emphasized stabilizing Mexico and fostering livable government with Gen. Joseph Dickman overseeing border military matters and Gen. March backing him.
Gov William P Hobby of Texas told a dinner in El Vaso that intervention in Mexico and a league of nations are needed to protect American lives and property worldwide. He praised wartime victory and urged a means for Mexicans to respect U S citizens abroad while recalling El Paso district leaders honored during the event.
The American and Savings Bank of Albuquerque sues in Otero County over land titles and a contract with Ellington and others. The case involves questioned lands and the State Land Commission and its field commissioner may intervene on behalf of the state.
Aust S Arthur A Everts of Dallas Texas was elected president of the American Nations Retail Jewelers association today. The convention will be held in Louisville Kentucky next year.
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