21 Dec 1916
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1916
Page
1
The renowned film acrobat known for his daring stunts was observed in Fairbanks during a holiday journey to New York. He drew crowds as he travels, planning further stops before resuming movie work.
Dough Fairbanks relaxed in a hotel dressing room in Albuquerque while speaking to a Journal reporter about avoiding California for westerns. He notes better locations in Argon and New Mexico, mentions upcoming filming in March, and discusses family, prep routines, and superstition.
A weather bulletin notes Thursday fair conditions in western regions with snow cleared and colder air in the east. A cold wave is expected to reach Roswell, with Friday turning cloudy and colder in the southeast. Forecast covers twenty four hours ending yesterday. temperatures peak around 43 degrees. The report mentions winds and unsettled conditions in the southwest.
A narrator recalls missing coin for a picture and recounts meeting a friendly barkeep and a curious tale of Indians near a train stop. The scene shifts to a Royal Turkey joke and a promise to return in spring after an awkward shave and an easing of travel discomfort.
At noon the Senate debated the $4,500,000 urgent deficiency appropriation for relief programs and continued mint operations. Rear Admirals Strauss and Griffin testified to naval affairs while General Crozier spoke to military affairs. A memorial service for the late Rep Moss of West Virginia was set for January 28.
Peking foreign minister testified before the lower house denying any plan for China to join the Entente. He stated China would remain strictly neutral and not enter the European alliance system. Premier Tuan Chi Jui’s representative Hana Yi Ting spoke on behalf of the government.
Federal court in Arizona heard testimony in the government suit against United States Livestock Co and Cuaha Land and Investment II over selling more wild horses than existed. John Siete and Sidney Smith testified about purchases totaling $1,000,000 with Smith owning part of the stock and asserting 13,000 wild horses were bought. Government witnesses contended only 4,600 horses existed at peak, many being offsprings or owned by settlers.
Independent members plan to work apart from Republicans and Democrats as the organization of the lower house claims eight seats for both parties. The article notes changes in wartime rules affecting party alignment and governance dynamics.
A volatile market slide led by heavy declines in steel and other sectors spread from New York to reflect England's flag ship control threats and war talk. Independent lawmakers in Washington discuss a radical independence plan as a broader political realignment looms during a tense December session.
Senator Blair Lee of Maryland advocates federalization and plans to question Scott and Wood as hearings proceed on a national guard controversy in Houston.
Santa Fe reports 276000 head cattle shipped statewide in the annual cattle sanitary board report. Prices range from 22.50 to 4 dollars as shipments fall over four years due to strict quarantine rules reducing outgoing cattle from New Mexico.
Three persons were in custody in Kansas City as part of the police investigation into the death of Arthur B. Sim a Wichita oil man found dead under an intercity viaduct. Edna Miller and Harry Fitzpatrick were arrested last night and Maccluso the Miller’s husband was taken into custody this morning. Police suspect robbery and say Sim was stunned and thrown from an automobile to the ground.
The bill to ratify the treaty transferring the Spanish West Indies to the United States passed after a single reading with 96 votes in favor and 16 against. Absent members, border guard issues, and debates over National Guard deployment formed part of the discussion.
Circles react with astonishment to a White House appeal as Berlin shows long pursuit of U S involvement, seeking an early end to hostilities. Embassy in Washington expresses confidence the appeal may yield a conference for exchange of views among nations deep in conflict. Foreign governments reportedly weigh the unprecedented move from America's chief executive.
The article recounts Wilson's note offering to discuss peace with belligerents, noting it improved prospects for negotiations without binding the United States as mediator. It compares the move to Roosevelt in 1905 and cites reactions from German, British, and Russian diplomatic circles, including Bernstorff and Lamsdorff.
Chicago Traction and Subway Commission issued a detailed plan for a city wide transportation system to serve 5,600,000 people at a cost of 490 million dollars. The proposal provides 98 million in the first nine years and at least 275 million before 1960 with options for the city to purchase and operate the system once finished in 1960.
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