01 Dec 1926
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1926
Page
1
A news brief describes the trial of Gil Lease Gage focusing on age assessment in the case. The piece notes the presentation of an ordinary homespun citizenship composite by WOOP and references fall events and Doheny.
The text details the makeup of the jury pool for the Fall-Doheny case, with ages ranging from 23 to 53 and occupations including a steamfitter, newsdealer, express driver, and hotelworker. Judge Adolph Hoehling, a naval-connected Philadelphia native, presides as defense and government question jurors’ familiarity with Navy matters.
The Denver area reports mostly fair weather for Wednesday and Thursday with little temperature change. Arizona is also expected to be generally fair with minimal temperature variation. Observed humidity near 6 PM and a light to moderate breeze are noted, with wind direction from the south.
Two masked robbers entered the Sheridan county treasurer's office in Plentywood Montana and relieved the vault of about 45000 in cash and a large quantity of bonds. They tied up Treasurer Eugene Torstenson and a deputy before escaping. Both robbers were described as a tall and a shorter man, with faces covered by handkerchiefs. They left unseen and likely fled by car, the courthouse janitor discovered the vault an hour later.
Erdman Olson 18 charged with murder of Clara Olson 22 who vanished last September. He was reportedly seen in Iowa Tuesday as searchers probe a Rising Sun farm linked to the case. Sheriff Sherwood posts $200 reward. father offers $50 for clues.
The American Petroleum Institute reports a weekly rise in U S crude oil production with a total of 2,391,250 barrels daily average for the week ended November 27. Production gains include New Mexico up 300 barrels and California up 1,200, while Wyoming fell and other states show mixed changes.
American destroyers Truxton and Pope were ordered to ascend the Yangtze to Hankow to aid foreign warships as anti foreign strikes loom amid Cantonese advances. In Fukien Sun Chuan Fang’s forces struggle to guarantee safety at Foochow while Cantonese actions threaten foreigners elsewhere. British and Japanese contingents have landed in Hankow’s concessions as labor unions organize.
Boston November 30 federal officials hinted at international involvement in the Cretan rum conspiracy case. The seizure last August of the Cretan with $800000 worth of alcohol led to 47 indictments including Lewis H. Rothchild. Assistant U S District Attorney Elihu L D Stone suggested British distillers may have infiltrated business circles to arrange further large liquor shipments and that the Cretan was not an isolated operation. The probe aims to show a powerful ring operating multiple vessels under a single strategy.
Oklahoma City, Nov 30. Supreme Court removed E. B. Bailey as guardian of Jackson Barnett, the wealthy Creek Indian, after ruling his appointment invalid. Barnett had placed large sums in trust for his white wife and a missionary society.
R G Mewborne president of Consumers Tobacco told the Lions Club that tobacco farming in the Rio Grande valley is past experimental stage with first year yields proving profitable. He cited 5 000 pounds per acre at under 100 dollars cost and up to 9 000–10 000 pounds with 13 percent nicotine, cultivated on the company farm south of Albuquerque.
Congressman L. J. Dickinson of Iowa, a farm bloc leader, said the McNary-Haugen farm equality bill would pass before the end of the seventy-first Congress. He noted modifications since its prior defeat, claimed cotton growers’ objections were overcome, and predicted introduction in the upcoming short session despite possible doubt over passage.
The preliminary hearing for Albert Dewey Gaines, a former Montana cowboy charged with the murder of J. J. Patterson, a Los Angeles bond broker, was continued to December 15 in Santa Ana California. Phillip Goodwin, the former priest, is under death sentence after conviction for the broker's killing. Daines is accused of aiding in the crime.
Sid White of Okemuah Oklahoma appeared before the Supreme Court without a necktie wearing a ten gallon hat and open neck shirt. Attorney Geneval Short assisted but the court required a tie for admission and a borrowed necktie secured his entry. After admission he tore off the tie at the doorway.
Ontario faces a Wednesday election to determine the fate of war time prohibition. Premier G Howard Ferguson supports replacing it with government controlled sales, arguing the Ontario temperance act is not enforceable after years in power.
Republican Leader Tilson places annual appropriations McFadden branch banking and radio bills on the House calendar and opposes a new tax bill. Democratic Leader Garner says Democrats may cooperate if a revenue measure is considered. White House signals possible consideration of the proposal.
Five youths charged with automobile thefts will be arraigned in Justice of the Peace Charles Kitt's court at 10 a m Wednesday. Police believe the group formed a ring responsible for many thefts last month. Complaints filed by Joseph Pies and Mrs Sheila Grounds include stolen Maxwell and Ford autos later recovered. Harold Bennett also accuses the five of stealing a revolver and other property. Suspects named Aurilio Perea Edward Lucero David Garcia George Baca and KRomon Metzgar. Investigations continue with tire evidence found at Garcia and Baca residences.
Three boys were killed in a dynamite explosion while playing near Poland Pennsylvania on Tuesday night. Donald Kennedy 11 and Mike Kennedy 11 were brothers along with Louis Dudas 12, all of Poland. Only fragments of their bodies were recovered with the Kennedy torso later found.
Immigration inspectors say a plot to kill Sir Tukaji Rao Holkar, former maharajah of Indore on a U S tour, was frustrated in Los Angeles when three Hindu men were arrested in Beaumont California. They claimed to be from the same area as the mother of Mumtaz Begum and were armed with pistols. A driver, Charles Joseph Bowers, was also taken into custody. They gained U S entry at Calexico by hiding under straw and blankets and offered to pay $5 000 each to be guided to Los Angeles. They were held on immigration charges with bonds set at 25 000.
The U S Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed that New Mexico may charge administration expenses to proceeds from government granted lands. The ruling supports the district court, finding no violation of the enabling act or trust terms. It notes Congress knew such costs would be incurred in managing the grants.
Gov. Arthur T. Hannett ordered the return of D. I. Blackham held in Martin County Texas. A Curry County justice of the peace has a warrant accusing him of obtaining property under false pretenses.
In a lengthy cross examination of Assistant Secretary Finney, the defense argued that the navy and interior departments influenced the Fall-Doheny oil contract process. Key figures including Theodore Roosevelt aid and Admiral Robison were cited as participants with no clear bid recommendation.
Katherine Thompson Wood received a final decree of divorce from Osborne C. Wood in a Wilmington superior court Tuesday. The decree followed an earlier decree on November 20, 1925. Mrs. Wood is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry B Thompson of this city.
Queen Marie of Romania arrived at Cherbourg amid illness rumors about King Ferdinand and dynastic tension. She aims to use her visit to expose Romania’s resources to attract a U S loan, while plans for Prince Michael’s succession under a regency unfold. The queen dismissed modern gossip about Princess Ileana’s marriage as irrelevant to the crown.
King Ferdinand states in a letter to Premier Averescu his strong opposition to the return of former Crown Prince Carol and any alteration of the laws of succession. The declaration appears in the official gazette.
Romanian legation reports from Bucharest state King Ferdinand is alive and not gravely ill despite death rumors and succession speculation. Official says Buch reports are untrue and originate from enemy sources.
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