End Comes to Gompers on American Soil
Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, dies in San Antonio after returning from Mexico City. He wished to die on American soil and passed away at 4 10 a.m. with colleagues, nurses, and close aides present. His final words praised American institutions as his strength faded.
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Higher postage rate proposal moves in Congress
Postmaster General New proposed increases aimed at raising about 68 million dollars yearly for postal workers, affecting nearly all mail classes except letters. The American Newspaper Publishers Association warned second class rate hikes would double newspaper postage, hurting circulation while the department cites cost figures to defend the plan.
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Weather forecast for Denver region and western states
Weather forecast for New Mexico Arizona and Denver area with fair skies early in the week. Northern mountains face frequent local snows and colder conditions starting Monday or Tuesday with continued cold. Southern Rockies may see occasional snow or rain west of the divide and colder temperatures thereafter.
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Weather Summary From Local University Report
Conditions for the 24 hours ending 6 p m yesterday recorded by the university show a high of 21 degrees and a low of 8 degrees with humidity at 6 p m 78 percent. Precipitation 0, wind 16 mph from the southwest, sky clear.
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Sunrise and sunset times for December in Albuquerque area
Sunrise on December 15 at 435 meters will occur one minute earlier while sunset at 4 51 p m using Banta Fe time. Albuquerque times. Sunset shifts later by several minutes through December.
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Gompers Death Procession Begins in San Antonio
San Antonio prepares a solemn journey home for labor leader Samuel Gompers. Soldiers from Fort Sam Houston escort the coffin as crowds honor the man who bridged labor and capital. TheSeparate lines of march and train arrangements mark a nationwide tribute.
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Nation's Chie Urged to Gall Economy Parley
Washington December 13 The Chamber of Commerce of the United States urges President Coolidge to call a conference of state representatives to promote economy in expenditures and reduce taxes as part of farm relief. The proposal, by Richard F. Grant Julius H Barnes and Lewis E Pierson, aims to coordinate state and federal tax policy and cut farm land levies. The chamber notes the administration has moved toward tax relief and cites prior talks about a broad tax division plan with elimination of overlaps.
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Embargo on Import of Live Poultry to California
Sacramento announces an immediate embargo by the state department of agriculture on importing live poultry into California from North Dakota South Dakota Kansas Illinois Indiana Iowa Nebraska and Missouri. The ban covers chickens turkeys geese ducks pheasants pigeons and peafowl.
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Patrick urges more powerful bombing craft
General Patrick testifies before the House committee, urging larger and more capable bombing aircraft and heavier bombs to threaten modern battleships. He notes pre Jutland deck armor would resist but seeks stronger protection, and mentions industry challenges in standardizing planes and maintaining production.
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Rum smugglers kill immigration inspector on Rio Grande bank
In El Paso Texas on December 18 liquor smugglers ambushed the Rio Grandebank shooting and killing Immigration Inspector Frank Clarke. Fellow inspector Herbert Brown was fired upon but not hurt.
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Pirates Purchase Pitcher from Omaha
Pittshurch Dec 13 The Pittsburgh National League club tonight announced the purchases of Louis Koupal a right handed pitcher from the Omaha club of the Western League In addition to cash consideration the release to the Omaha club of Robert Burns a pitcher under option last year with the Williamsport Pa club of the New York Pennsylvania league figured in the deal
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Auction of Election Remnants Rivals in Farmer’s Costume
Washington news agents recount the Gridiron Dinner where public figures, including President Coolidge and Ambassador Jusserand, attended a banquet with jokes and speeches. An auctioneer proposed selling the “greatest accumulation of election remnants in history” featuring impersonators of Davis, La Follette, McAdoo, and Roosevelt.
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Tire Theft Ring nets arrests in Albuquerque area
Police crack a gang linked to bicycle, tire and accessory thefts with two boys and a man charged. Ulibarri, Lucero, Martinez, Moya and Tapia face hearings. cars and property traced to Palms and local yards. Victims include a patrolman’s son and a painter’s son. harness found with Gregorio Chavez.
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Quiet mood across nations as elections favor stability
London dispatch notes voters in Britain Germany and France chose parties seen as least disruptive while Russia’s future focus lies in reshaping its army and borders. Trotsky’s role remains pivotal though sidelined, with caution urged on Russia China and Morocco amid potential upheaval.
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Keep Watchful Eve of Austria China Morocco Lloyd George Advises
Former British premier Lloyd George urges vigilance as elections across Austria, China and Morocco shift power. The columnist notes a shared global urge to stabilise business, echoing the outcome of German elections and the same story told across Allied nations.
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Watchful eye on three centers of disturbance Russia China and Morocco
The author warns that Russia has awakened to reclaim lost lands and confronts reasserted national pride. It notes potential trouble in China if foreign powers intervene and suggests Morocco risks conflict if France’s radical government loses grip, with past German threat as context.
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