30 Aug 1922
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1922
Page
1
The Itata steamship sank off the Chilean coast near Coquimbo with 322 aboard. Only six survived, including two passengers, as a dispute over a 30 year old neutrality violation case looms.
San Diego August 29 A Chilean steamship Itata once seized by U S forces and ordered chased by the Charleston in a past international incident near thirty years ago is described. President Jamaceda ordered the Framemaria to meet and escort the Itata to Santiago after neutrality law violations were alleged. Court proceedings led to a heavy fine for the ship owners.
In Elida Ed Herbert was bitten by a seven rattles rattlesnake on the right index finger for the second time in one month while pulling weeds. The snake hung and left two puncture marks as he prepared for another encounter.
El Paso Texas August 29 20 foremen of the Galveston Harrisburg and San Antonio railroad received appreciation checks of 100 each for remaining at their posts during a period of work. C R Morrill the superintendent announced the men faced a difficult time turning at work with all men at the task. Locomotive equipment on Southern Pacific lines in this section was described as in excellent condition by W M McCormick assistant general freight and passenger agent.
Unofficial tabulations from Sweden show 44 545 votes against prohibition in the Sunday referendum. Early totals indicate 942 129 voting for prohibition and 897 554 against, as results move toward final status.
Weather bulletin for Denver and nearby regions notes generally fair conditions in New Mexico and Arizona with unsettled northern portions. Temperature changes expected later in the week with little overall shift. Local university data show humidity and wind patterns, with partly cloudy conditions.
Washington August 29 The White House indicates President Harding favors a constitutional power to take over railroads and coal mines if needed though no immediate use is foreseen. House members plan amendments to grant authority while White House stresses strict enforcement of existing laws and public safety. The Senate committee warns the situation is grave but expects the bituminous strike to ease. Continued on Page Two.
A proposal to settle the anthracite strike immediately on last April wage scales was advanced at a conference of operators and mine union officials. Arbitration would be set aside and the duration of a compromise would be the key issue. Senator Pepper and Senator Reed of Pennsylvania participated. they left after presenting the plan.
Rescue crews labor in six hour shifts to reach 47 entombed miners trapped in the Argonaut shaft. The effort centers on dangerous conditions as workers press toward the men with equipment and probes.
Rescue crews in six hour shifts clear a caved in tunnel at the Kennedy Argonaut mine in Jackson California where forty seven miners are trapped by a fire. Officials say the rescue will take at least two days more as teams test for toxic fumes and fight the flames inch by inch with Red Cross support on site.
Santa Fe railroad approves a fare and a half each way for the state conventions in Albuquerque. Democrats meet August 31 and Republicans on September 7.
Detroit August 29 Associated Press reports Henry Ford denies bluffing about shutting down his big plants on September 16 to protest coal broker price holds. Ford officials refute claims workers could be urged to join rail strikes or that low business caused the decision. They cite current production lag behind orders and the plants’ record business.
Winnipeg, Aug 29 The election of John Bracken as premier marks a rise in farmer power in Canada Leaders note Bracken an expert agriculturist with no prior parliament experience He is among a notable group of farmers who have gained provincial and federal influence in recent years Bracken born in Ontario led a career in agriculture before becoming Manitoba premier
Four men charged with killing two enginemen by wrecking a Michigan Central Express train were held to the Lake County grand jury in Gary Indiana on first degree murder charges. Federal agents and railway officials continue a wide probe into a conspiracy that pulled 37 spikes and aimed to wreck the Twentieth Century Limited.
The state treasurer’s office apportions 83320.95 to funds and institutions for August. The roads fund will receive 16664 and the current school fund 8232 with the remainder allocated to other state accounts.
The Shipping Board announced in Washington that the sale of the wooden ship fleet is postponed from Aug 29 to September 12.
Special to The Journal Santa Fe Aug 29 The tax commission will follow District Judge Harry P P Owen's ruling on teachers pay J E Saint tax commission chairman said after reviewing Torrance county school budget The Torrance budget set a 120 maximum for rural teachers but Saint indicated the policy would cap pay at 110 with nine months work Roosevelt and Quay counties faced cuts and different maximums while the commission approved both budgets with possible reconsideration of Quay county figures
New Orleans heavyweight Harry Wills defeated Tit Jackson of Washington Court House, Ohio by knockout at Ebbetts Field. A hard right to the kidney followed by flurries in the third round left Jackson unable to continue.
Governor Mechem pardoned T. W McCormick who was sentenced in Roosevelt county in March 1922 to a county jail term. The pardon is conditioned on making good a set of worthless checks as soon as feasible for the prisoner to do so.
Five criminals on motorbikes attacked the Union bank in Foremost Alberta early today. They bound and gagged employees, blew the safe and escaped with 82000 dollars in cash and negotiable securities.
Secretary Hoover says current coal prices would add about 1.50 to Ford cars. He estimates 3,800 tons daily use and notes Ford thinks 4.50 a ton coal is reasonable while current price is 6.50. Hoover expects price control legislation to activate after September 16, the Ford shutdown date, drawing criticism from Ford offices in Detroit.
Santa Fe reports Governor Mechem granted six pardons three prisoners and three reform school youths. Prisoners Alex Green from San Miguel county received one to one and a half years Charlies Wagner from Luna county five to nineteen years and Chon Murillo from Dona Ana County fifteen years. The boys released include George Nichols from Santa Fe county four to five years Isequiel Perez from unspecified year three years and Gilbert Bleeson from Valencia county two to three years.
Washington reports the Colorado river commission will convene in Santa Fe New Mexico on November 9 as announced by Secretary Hoover chairman. The session was postponed from this month due to Hoover’s travel constraints in Washington.
San Francisco reports H D Rowdy Elliott Portland club first string catcher in the Pacific Coast league has been suspended for the rest of the playing season for misconduct and insubordination. League president W W McCarthy was advised today by FF J Rivers business manager of the club.
The Senate voted to fund the soldiers bonus using interest on foreign debt and adopted the Smith- McNary land reclamation amendment. Debate highlighted whether the reclamation project should pass with or without the bonus, with support from western states and opposition from New England lawmakers.
Major Andrew Rowan United States Army retired was awarded the distinguished service cross in San Francisco for delivering the message to Garcia during the Cuban campaign. Brigadier General Kennedy presented the cross after a brief ceremony at the Presidio with troops reviewed. Rowan’s 24 year old mission involved landing at Cebu and liaising between President McKinley and General Garcia, influencing the campaign’s outcome.
Detroit reports 76,000 accidental deaths in 1920, averaging one life lost every six minutes, per the National Safety Council at the annual safety congress.
The Interstate Commerce Commission reports a general let down in locomotive inspections as railroads struggle during the strike. The government plans a separate justice department unit to probe alleged stoppages and enforce court injunctions while coal shipment priorities loosen.
Cle Elum Washington August 29 eleven mines in the Cle Elum Reoslyne field the largest coal producing district on the Pacific coast resumed operations today after a shutdown since last April about 19000 workers had joined the nationwide strike. Officials expect capacity production of 6500 tons daily within ten days following an agreement signed in Seattle between operators and United Mine Workers of America.
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