09 Dec 1924
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1924
Page
1
Balloting signals a setback for Progressive policies as parliamentary support weakens. Analysts warn that the electoral shift could hinder reform agendas and alter governance dynamics. Political groups rally to regroup ahead of upcoming sessions.
Berlin reports that the Reichstag lost 17 seats for the Communists and 18 for Ludwig undt party, signaling a parliamentary deadlock. Germania suggests a big coalition of Clericals, People’s Party, and Democrats with support from Bavarian party on foreign policy. The next Reichstag has six days to organize before holidays.
Roswell New Mexico December 5 1939 a district judge ruled it illegal for the city council or its employees to contract with or buy from any firm where a council member holds a pecuniary interest The injunction prevents the city from doing business with any firm in which a council member has a voluntary financial stake
Arizona and New Mexico will see unsettled conditions on Tuesday and Wednesday followed by generally fair weather. The local report from the university shows a high near 52, a low around 29, humidity around 76 percent at the day’s end, light wind, and a partly cloudy day overall.
The note lists sunrise at 1 4 p m and sunset at 4 50 p m Santa Fe time. Albuquerque sunrise is one minute earlier and sunset five minutes later for December.
Primitivo R. Sais is gravely wounded after a shooting at Casa Colorada in Valencia county. Juan de Dios Capia is lightly wounded. Suspect Prospero Baldonado is jailed in Los Lunas after turning himself in to Sheriff Tondre.
Norman Selby alias Kid McCoy sits through the first session of superior court in Los Angeles as jurors are questioned in the murder case of Theresa W. Mors. Defense hinges on Iva Martin testimony claiming the killer was Mors not McCoy. crowd, defense and prosecution clash over evidence and insurance.
J Warren Kerrigan motion picture star sustained a deep lash above the left eye and minor injuries when his car collided with another vehicle five miles south of Dixon during fog. He was taken to Dixon hospital and later continued to Chicago by train. The other vehicle carried Miss Alma Rockwood her brother Nathan Harold Hicks and Edith Reed of Amboy. Kerrigan was returning from Sterling where he appeared at the Sinesin Park theater with Herbert T Frankham and party members Miss Hazel Hamel Frank Gehring and James Vincent.
Florencio Rodriguez charged with the murder of Chano Garcia in Barelas remains at large after a Sunday shooting. Authorities believe he fled toward Juarez or across the border, with dep uties continuing the manhunt and interviewing witnesses about the holdup and the path of the escape.
Washington relates progress in resolving the Muscle Shoals issue as Senator Underwood introduces War Department recommended amendments to his government ownership bill. After talks with President Coolidge aboard the Mayflower and a conference with Secretary Weeks, Underwood signals willingness to accept key amendments and Senate leaders push for an early vote with possible Norris bill modification to align with the Underwood proposal.
Gene Tunney, the American light heavyweight champion, defends his title against Jeff Smith of Bayonne in a 15 round no decision bout at the Coliseum in New Orleans. Referee was Ped Dolan. three preliminaries preceded the feature event.
A Nogales dispatch says US and Mexican authorities probe a Agua Prieta revolt plot tied to a de la Huerta supporter. Mexican officials report thirteen prisoners moved toward Hermosillo for trial on overthrow charges. one wounded, suspected missing on the border.
Governor James F. Hinkle plans to attend the University of New Mexico rally dinner at the Franciscan hotel, honoring the football team that defeated Arizona in 1924. Pearce C. Rodey will be toastmaster as about 200 guests, including alumni faculty and regents, gather for the event Wednesday at 6 15 p m.
The House shipping board investigation resumed as Mayfield election contest returns to a Senate committee. The District of Columbia legislation was considered, reclamation commissioners reported to Congress, and the Chicago sanitary district case was argued in the Supreme Court. Naval officials outlined a tentative LA and Shenandoah employment program. Albert C. Williams was nominated to the Federal Farm Loan Board. The Department of Agriculture forecast a cotton crop of 13,153,090 bales valued at 1,721,256,262. Weeks suggested Muscle Shoals amendments while Underwood signaled possible agreement. The National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics warned of grave risks from the lack of a national aircraft industry.
New York news reports German opera star Mme Johanna Gad ski has canceled the remainder of her vaudeville season and will go abroad for medical treatment.
A bench warrant issued in Los Angeles tonight targets Mexican heavyweight Tony Fuente for failing to answer charges of conspiring to violate state boxing law after a Culver City bout in which he knocked out Fred Fulton in 35 seconds. Bond set at $5009. manager Fred Winsor also charged, trial set for January 15.
The national advisory committee for aeronautics says an aircraft industry is essential to national defense. It warns that it costs much to develop such an industry and calls for four moves by builders and government to ensure an adequate peace time market and reduced costs. President Coolidge endorses the report and stresses ongoing scientific research as key to aviation progress.
Mrs Winona Green aged 24 confessed slayer of her husband's parents was declared sane by a jury in the criminal division of the circuit court in Little Rock Arkansas today. She faces a murder trial over the August killing of her father in law who was shot to death here.
Theoities and the county health department seek a young Spanish American child who was bitten by a mad dog a week ago. The dog was killed after rabies confirmed by the state lab. Dr James R Scott plans Pasteur treatment and canvassing the neighborhood to locate the child within a week.
The Albuquerque board of education ended a four year bond case with American National Bank of Oklahoma City after a district court ruling and appeals court reversal, the bank settling by dismissing the suit and paying costs. The board also approved bleacher materials for Washington Junior High's gym, to be built in school shops and ready for basketball games next month.
Premier Herriot’s house cleaning in France narrows to deportation of 10 foreign workmen whose immigration papers were invalid. The raid targets suspected organizers of international communism while officials warn visitors to carry papers. Critics say the crackdown risks panicked fear more than real danger and question the deportation’s effectiveness.
The Federal Council of Churches in Atlanta declares war on war and backs world peace measures. William Jennings Bryan and James T. Shotwell led the attack with Governor William F. Sweet, urging a World Court and a second tribunal to investigate disputes without enforcement power. The council also backs cinema moral standards and criticizes military chaplain appointments to the reserves.
Washington Gardner United States commissioner of pensions 79 was badly bruised with four broken ribs after an automobile accident last Thursday night. Senator Bursum and deputy pension commissioner Haymaker were unhurt when their car was struck by a streetcar. Doctors await improvement before X rays.
A coroner's jury in Justice George BE Roddy's court found C L Hagans died when struck by Santa Fe train No 7 at the fountain road crossing in Albuquerque on December 5 1924. The automobile Hagans rode in was knocked fifty feet. Hagans was thrown ten feet farther. Jury members were Col J G Albright J Lewis Clark Otto Beckmann Henry Keyer H H Stone and W S Patterson.
R D Aishton president of the American Railway Association told the Economic Club at the Hotel Astor that the nation's railways are the most nearly perfect transportation system in the world yet require over a billion dollars annually in capital. He cited reduced freight costs and improved operations saving 1.373 billion dollars in 32 months and credited shippers regional advisory boards with easing congestion and car shortages in 1924. Alfred P. Thom noted election results show public opposition to government ownership and support preserving the Esch Cummins act.
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