19 Dec 1926
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1926
Page
1
Unclear OCR text suggests a debate over lifting an arms embargo as a trigger for changes to Calderas petroleum statutes and related policy. The fragment mentions May as a possible time frame and references calls around the issue. The content is garbled and limited in detail.
Washington weighs options as Mexico deadline nears for land and oil claims. Diplomatic severance or withdrawal of recognition are considered tools, with an embargo on arms to Mexico already in force and potential impact on American and European financiers.
Weather notes From Denver New Mexico and Arizona show Sunday and Monday with little temperature change in Denver and New Mexico. Arizona experiences unsettled conditions Sunday with possible snow north and rain south, followed by fair Monday. Highest around 45, lowest near 16, humidity around 62 percent in late afternoon with southeast winds and partly cloudy sky.
Democratic leader Representative Garrett moved to discharge the Garner tax bill from the Ways and Means Committee to force action. The proposed measure would cut the corporate tax from 13 1/2 to 11 percent and repeal many nuisance taxes, with Democrats backing the effort to achieve tax relief.
John W. Langley of Kentucky former House Republican leader won parole from the Atlanta penitentiary after a year of a two year sentence for conspiring to violate prohibition law. He may be released Monday but civil rights remain. His wife won election to his old district in Congress.
Hundreds of shoppers watched as thieves smashed a glass jewelry case at the Fair big Mite Street department store on a Saturday rush. The culprits grabbed about 11000 in gems and trinkets before escaping. a traffic patrolman, a woman shopper, and a clerk chased one man identified as Douglas Craig, 45, and recovered the loot. Spectators disagreed on the number of robbers.
Mike Rossi a known Denver underworld figure was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of his wife Caroline on November 8. Judge Henry Bray imposed the sentence after counsel Charles Mahoney said there would be no appeal to the Supreme Court. Rossi will be transported to Canon City Sunday.
The coast guard schooner Lincoln, based at Cape May New Jersey, burned and sank off Cape Lookout North Carolina with six crewmen killed. Two survivors Gordon J. Schultz and Howard Carter were picked up by the British steamer Defender after the fire. A likely explosion caused the blaze and prevented lifeboats from being launched as high winds aided the sinking. Coast guard vessels were ordered to join the search for bodies.
Cape May N J December 18 The coast guard schooner Lincoln destroyed by fire off North Carolina carried seven men led by Boatswain A Erlingson Commander Howard F Addison reports the crew including Olaf Laveson Olaf Hansen Adolph Quiroga Gordon J Schultz William H Alston Jr and Howard J Carter and William Hunnicutt Alston son of William H Alston Sr stationed at Base Number 9 here.
Emperor Hirohito's health improved slightly as prayers rose across temples and shrines. Despite earlier fears, bulletins said his condition remained unchanged while Hayama near Sagain Bay became the focal point of the nation with officials at the imperial villa.
Trenton New Jersey sees warnings about trench disease or Vincent's disease a mouth and gum infection spread mainly by kissing. Dentists report thousands affected with outbreaks in the city and nearby areas while scientists flag the risk and warn the illness can be fatal.
Managua Dec 18 Adolfo Diaz declares that without US assistance Nicaragua may surrender to Mexico. He argues US aid is essential to restore order and warns that Mexican arms and personnel support a liberal revolution. Diaz says Nicaragua risks ruin if left unaided and questions surrender to Calles’s government.
In Indianapolis sixty couples may not be legally married as county prosecutors say four justices of the peace who ran six offices after the 1925 law abolishing them continued to operate. The officials face charges of illegal marriages, with hearings set for December 23 as affected couples seek clarity on their status.
Salvador authorities and leading newspapers condemn U S recognition of the Diaz regime in Nicaragua and accuse the Pan American Union of being useless. They state telegram protests were not forwarded and urge exclusion from future Pan American conferences.
Chicago police sought Harold J. Croarkin, 20, after a youth confessed at St. Vincent's Church to attacking 6 year old Walter Bedmith and leaving him dying in a hayloft. The inquiry followed statements from Anthony Horwick, 15, who reported candy and a locked barn door at Devon Rising Academy.
Kenneth G. Ormiston returned to Los Angeles and appeared in superior court with evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson on criminal conspiracy charges. He acted as his own attorney, secured bail reduction to 2500, and scheduled arraignment for December 27. Dennison alleges double crossing by Ormiston’s supposed captors amid fallout from the McPherson disappearance case.
DAY IN WASHINGTON reports DAY IN WASHINGTON was paroled. The allen property bill passed the House. Representative Butler proposed construction of 10 light cruisers. Representative Garrett of Tennessee moved to force a House vote on the Democratic tax bill. Senate judiciary committee will consider charges alleging federal patronage.
Senator King filed a resolution for a Senate select committee inquiry into alleged sales of federal patronage by Republicans. Senator Harris joined with a similar measure as Judiciary Committee weighs whether a national inquiry is warranted, focusing on post office and other federal appointments linked to payments, especially in the South.
Sheriff elect Philip Hubbell is undecided on naming a chief deputy as Martin Hayden and Pablo Lujan are named possible chiefs for deputy roles. Alfonso Gallegos may be reappointed, Lucy Scott will serve as chief deputy, and Madge Martin may return to her clerk post. GOP leaders debate longer county office hours from 9 to 4 with lunch break, proposing 8 to noon and 1 to 5 afternoon hours.
In San Francisco on December 18, the Green liquor embezzlement case against Colonel Ned M. Green, former prohibition administrator, shows possible perjury charges as the trial paused for the weekend. The defense ends its case while the government rebuts leading to claims of conspiracy and record doctoring.
Vice President Dawes urges a return to conventions over primaries in a New York speech to the Pennsylvania Society of New York. He warns that primary rules foster a few who control nominations and cites need for clean candidates and representative party government.
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