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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1918
Page
1
Federal Trade Commission reports that a railroad market coalition controls prices through combinations and agreements involving a large meat packer. The piece outlines regulatory concerns and calls for legislative action to restore competition.
Federal trade commission reports five large meat firms Swift Armour Morris Wilson and Cudahy conspired to divide livestock purchases across the United States. The panel cites extensive records of agreements local market divi sions and price control aimed at restraining interstate commerce and shaping consumer meat prices.
The forecast calls for fair weather across Denver Calo New Mexico on Tuesday and Wednesday. Temperatures rise slightly late Tuesday. Arizona should see fair skies both Tuesday and Wednesday with a warm trend noted Tuesday.
Yesterday's weather shows a maximum of 45 and a minimum of 11 with a 37 degree range. By 6 PM the temperature was 24 with a northwest wind. Clear conditions prevailed throughout.
The final session of the Taty-FTFTA Congress confronts major issues as it ends, including railway policy, Army and Navy programs, and guiding the country from war to peace. The session weighs crucial fiscal and strategic decisions amid postwar transition pressures, with leaders debating priorities and funding.
The 65th Congress opens its final session with plans to tackle a revenue bill and major appropriations while war and peace questions loom. Senator Hitchcock notes the possibility of general and specific treaties from Paris as debates and investigations begin across Senate committees.
Judge William W. Morrow in San Francisco sustained the demurrer and quashed indictments in a Bisbee deportation case. The ruling found conspiracy to deprive citizens of constitutional rights not a federal offense and that state law against kidnapping applied. The decision limits federal reach across Arizona New Mexico and interstate transport.
The Mauretania sails up the North River to Manhattan with 4 600 troops cheered by crowds as Mayor Hylan and a reception committee greet the ship. Wounded soldiers totaling about 1 000 arrive at Hoboken under quarantine. both groups face isolation until medical checks are completed.
Postmaster General Burleson confirms the dismissal of Edward Reynolds vice president and general manager of the Postal Telegraph Cable Company and A Richards general superintendent of the Pacific Coast division. He cites no public explanation citing policy yet notes the reasons were not tied to views on government ownership.
Merle Mamister, held in St George Utah, allegedly confessed to killing Vincent Corade of Telluride on November 16. He reportedly admitted stealing the money and car, and guiding officials to a body under a Dead Horse canyon bridge.
Treves Germany December 1 Americans entered Treves to a curious but friendly reception. Cafes and shops opened, drawing good business while soldiers toured the city and diners attracted little attention. By night officers dined publicly with little fuss as German locals warmed to the presence. Prices listed show soup at one mark and trout at four marks, with Moselle wine at twenty marks per quart.
Francisco Villa eluded federal troops under General Murguia as of November 24 after capturing Villa Ahumada on the Mexican Central railroad and abandoning the town. Reports say he appeared along the Northwestern line between Juarez and Casas Grandes, 65 kilometers southwest of the location, prompting reinforcements.
Ten days after the armistice was signed German marines arrived at the port of Barcelona and the state department was notified today. The boat will be interned by the Spanish government.
Washington reports show 1924 outlays projected at 7 billion 443 million dollars with 5.21 billion for war and navy, 493 million interest, and 579 million for merchant marine building. Navy and War budgets, shipping board shipbuilding, and civic administration are itemized along with debt service and census funding.
In a joint session President Wilson outlines his aim to attend the peace conference and shape postwar policy. He praises soldiers and officials, mentions Pershing and Sims, and notes no decisive debate as Congress considers a parliamentary committee to Paris and a possible vice presidential takeover.
Colonel William L Harte takes charge of arrangements for President Wilson's visit to France with Lieutenant Colonel Whitney as chief of staff and Allied oversight by General Tasker H. Bliss. A U S Navy escort will meet Wilson as he arrives at Brest December 11 aboard a ship to be met by American dreadnoughts and destroyers.
The San Francisco faction of the Pacific Coast League elected to reopen baseball next season. They placed themselves on record in favor of resuming play and named Charles Graham as manager.
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