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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1925
Page
6
Front matter for the Albuquerque Morning Journal includes publication details. It lists address 310 West Gold Avenue, class mailing, subscription rates, advertising policies, and Associated Press membership. The date is December 18, 1926.
The article contrasts Reza Khan rising from poverty to ruler of Persia with the deposed Shah living in Paris. It highlights Reza’s administrative prowess, the Shah’s lavish gifts funded by jewels, and the odd reversal where the pauper governs while the monarch languishes abroad. Destiny favors the self-made statesman despite opulent excess.
Senator Couzens presses a committee probe into the internal revenue bureau alleging favoritism toward Secretary Mellon. A disclosed oil company tied to Mellon allegedly dodged large taxes through bureau faults, but the deal closed before Mellon joined the cabinet. The story hints at similar corporate patterns in the tax system.
The committee cites Gulf Oil evading income taxes from 1915 to 1919. It argues large corporations found ways to avoid taxes while noting no evidence Mellon used his office for corporate gain. The piece contrasts tax evasion with draft resistance to urge public outrage over funding the war.
A column warns that any session of Congress sparks war fear. It cites the Mitchell court martial and claims Central and South American air attacks threaten the Panama Canal. It accuses Guatemala and Colombia of endangering the United States amid a tense, militaristic view of the world.
Decorating lamp posts on Central avenue with Christmas greenery creates a festive look for the city’s main street. The pinon tree, abundant in the area, stands as a regional emblem of Christmas and the Southwest.
A collection of humorous clippings and jests from early 20th century papers. Topics include a satirical Persian ruler, keep off the grass and no parking signs, a jab at the Belen News, comments from Paul Dodge of the Tucumcari News, and a quip about Christmas lamp posts. It notes baseball starting early to dodge cold weather and heated opinions on holidays and inheritance tax.
Lively notes from Albuquerque include editor L B Gould visiting the Gallup Republican office. A W Anson of Albuquerque builds a recreation building for Santa Fe employees at Needles California. J J Ramer returns from a Phoenix Cattle Ranch visit near Watrous New Mexico. W P Johnson of American Lumber Company arrives from Cleveland to reside in Albuquerque. Belle O Brien returns from Las Vegas. Halsey Williams visits Santa Fe before returning to Albuquerque. Thomas Ford, former police member and Highland livery owner, buys Highland livery stock and will run it. Ike Graham buys three North Fourth Street lots to build a seven room house.
A wary critique of constant betting and betting tips that ruin workers. The poem notes how statutes fail to curb wagering on dubious races and events, leading to poverty and old age as victims chase grand schemes that always fail. It emphasizes ruinous hopes, ruined health, and the slide into despair.
In a casual street encounter Benny and his father Pop discuss a chance meeting with Walt Jeffries, a former classmate who became a short story writer. The exchange touches on writing as a profession, financial strain, and a loan offer, ending with Benny drafting a practice composition about Saturday.
The passage laments the drift of time toward Saturday while noting Friday’s near disappointment and a predictable rain pattern. It reflects a childlike eagerness for the weekend, the urge to attend school or avoid misfortune, and the playful math of a week’s excitement concentrated on Saturday.
Weatherford Oklahoma reports the death of Mrs J Mabry mother of Thomas J Mabry a noted attorney and Albuquerque city commissioner. She died after a week long illness of pneumonia at her son’s home. Survived by one daughter Mrs E B Savage and four sons N A Mabry Capt John N Mabry Harry Mabry and G J Mabry. She had visited last summer and left many friends.
Albany confirms Benjamin Gitlow a communist convict who served time for advocating overthrow of government. Convicted in 1920 under the state criminal anarchy act, he was paroled and later freed on appeal. He ran for mayor of New York City and for Congress during his imprisonment.
The Wall Street Journal notes rising automobile production signals debate over replacing the national flower from golden red to car nation. The piece frames industry trends as prompting a broader cultural symbol reassessment.
The verse portrays rain easing human suffering and divine love deepening as clouds darken. It contrasts earthly storms with celestial hope, noting how trials reveal God’s mercy while the eye toward heaven seeks brighter truth beyond shadows.
Santa Fe reports Colonel Bronson M. Cutting of Santa Fe has been named state adjutant of the American Legion by state commander Jesus M. Baca and confirmed by the executive committee. The post was offered to several candidates.
An incomplete report notes several participants including E. Lusk of Carls, but they were unable to take the opportunity or complete the action described, leaving the outcome unresolved.
Lieu tenanta Richard W. Gibson of New York and John L. Hitchins of Butler, Pa., were injured when their airplanes collided ten feet in the air during a landing attempt in San Antonio. The story notes a Forbes Magazine motto.
An Arkansas or Oklahoma observer raps Texas politics led by Jim Ferguson and Miriam Ferguson. He mocks pardons, campaigns, and press support, noting Moody as a rival and praising Ferguson's nerve and legislative record. He imagines dual governance by marriage, lampooning political intrigue and public reaction.
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