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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1926
Page
1
Smiddy and others from the Irish Free State society walk twenty five miles as a pastime. The event highlights leisure activity among public figures and notes the participants and route.
Washington dispatch highlights social and political curiosities. Misses Smiddy hike from home to the Congressional Country Club for tennis and health, while Senator-elect Vare mingles with White House guests. A vivid portrait of Capitol Hill figures, the Electoral Omission painting, and a note on cabinet crossfires between Ward and Labor heads.
Weather bulletin reports fair to unsettled conditions. Denver area shows little temperature change with high near 41 days ahead. Arizona forecast calls for southerly winds, unsettled north with possible rain or snow in the northeast. temperatures steady. Humidity readings 84 at 6 pm and 64 at 6 am with 2 inches of precipitation cited.
James E. Ferguson husband of Miriam A. Ferguson faces a plea of guilty to affray in connection with the resignation of State Labor Commissioner E J Crocker. A warrant was issued and the disturbance at Crocker’s office led to the governor sending her husband to demand the resignation.
Tokyo reports a nurse attempted suicide by cutting her throat at Hayama as emperor Yoshihito lies near death. A junior official also tried harikiri amid national anxiety and cabinet leaders stay by the emperor's bedside while medical officials monitor his critical condition.
A Tepic dispatch reports that elections in Nayarit led to rioting and the deaths of four politicians, including Senator Andre Souza and three relatives. Dozens were wounded as troops fired on demonstrators, with charges that high army officers orchestrated the killings prompting a full investigation.
Slaton Texas reported a deadly wreck when a passenger train derailed after plowing into a switch here Friday. Two train crewmen were killed and several passengers injured as emergency crews responded to the scene. Local authorities opened an investigation into the switch malfunction and possible operator error.
Kenneth G. Ormiston fugitive key figure in the Aimee Semple McPherson case returns to Los Angeles from Cajon after arriving on the Union Pacific train. Police in Chicago await surrender on criminal conspiracy charges as District Attorney Asa Keyes watches developments.
Four year old Bobbie Fletchall died Friday afternoon when he fell from a Ford touring car driven by his brother William. The family was returning from Hicks dairy toward Albuquerque three miles south Knobhill. He died from a crushed skull and chest after the wheels ran over him. The fall prompted no inquest as relatives witnessed the accident and DA Sedillo declined further proceedings unless requested in writing.
New Mexico reports a casual deficit of 10,852.07, later reduced to 20,908.04, while bond debt payments total 160,000 in the past two years. The biennial treasury report shows 162,178.98 as state share from defunct banks, with investments in U.S. bonds and county road debentures and permanent funds of 1,844,905.62 for schools and state institutions.
Six youths burst from a Christmas crowd and fled with 79600 dollars from Fidelity National Bank and Trust messenger W A Green in Kansas City. Green later walked the same route without incident, guarded by patrolmen as a guard Macavage fired at the thieves. Police weigh theories of interstate gang involvement.
Washington Dec 17 The senate fight over admitting Frank L Smith as senator from Illinois was postponed when Senator Ashurst Democrat Arizona said he would not call up his resolution barring the appointee until Smith presents his credentials.
Chicago December 17 Frank I. Smith of Dwight Illinois bought Christmas presents in Chicago's loop Friday with no intimation of whether he would accept appointment to the upcoming short session of Congress. In Washington a perturbed Senate waited for his decision and the most definite remark he offered was that a statement might come later in the day.
President Coolidge, among 94000 Steel owners, will gain from a 40 percent stock dividend. He reportedly holds about 60 shares. a 50 share holder could receive 26 more shares, likely yielding a profit between 27000 and 45000 dollars.
Walter Hagen the three time national open champion and partner Willie Hunter lost to George Von Elm and Dr. Paul Hunter five and three in a 36 hole exhibition match in Los Angeles. The amateurs led after the morning round two up as Dr. Hunter sank three challenging putts from off the greens. Von Elm opened with a 71 and led Hagen five strokes at the halfway mark.
A California delegation reports three days of talks show no chance of amicable Arizona California Nevada agreement on the Boulder Canyon project. Arizona insists on modifying the seven states compact and retaining power royalties, while California and others oppose concessions. The telegram notes Arizona’s stance could delay House action on Swing Johnson bill.
California and Arizona delegates report near accord on the division of the Colorado River water at the tribute conference. J. B. Lippincott for California and W. A. Reid for Arizona presented estimates and tabulations as talks continued Friday in Los Angeles.
In Camp Nine Blanistius near Angela, Mrs. Pete Ponrado battled a three foot high animal believed to be a wolf threatening her two small children. She escaped, fought off the beast with a chair, and neighbors aided with a rifle firing two shots. she was treated for shock at Fonora hospital.
Thomas A. Edison and Bradley Martin endorse the flapper in a Forum interview. Edison says modern morals surpass those of earlier eras and urges reformers to leave the flapper alone. He calls her dress simple and beautiful and views youthful dancing as healthy recreation.
Miguel Rivera faced a district court hearing after a fatal October collision near the city. He was held to trial under eight thousand dollars bond. Witnesses testified Rivera drank, drove fast, and struck a wagon to avoid children in the road.
Flames damaged a frame cottage at 917 North First Street with about 800 dollars loss. The blaze started in the kitchen at 9 20 p m as tenants Benjamin Hennessey and wife slept. A mistaken alarm tied up Highlands and City Hall stations, delaying first response until Chief Russell located the fire. Attic flames spread and roof damage ensued. furniture valued at 1500 dollars largely spared. Investigation found no cause.
Washington reports suggest McNary Fulmer farm relief moves stalled by holiday recess while Dickinson attacks the administration over farm policy. Dickinson questions Lowden's age and hints at presidential eligibility, signaling a sharp political clash over 1930s farm relief.
Day in Washington reports postponement of Sinclair and Fall arraignment until Tuesday. Senate approves Illinois river channel improvement project. Home committee continues alien property bill. Reed of New York introduces a 100 million dollar public buildings bill. Fulmer of South Carolina offers a revised McNary farm bill. Senate delays action on resolution to bar Senator-designate Smith of Illinois.
President Coolidge nominates Carl D. Schuneman of St. Paul as assistant secretary of the treasury. Boardroom action awaited as nomination proceeds in Washington.
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