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Newspaper

Albuquerque Morning Journal

Location

Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1925

Page

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Three Children Killed in Christmas Observance Panic

In Erie Pennsylvania on December 22 three children William Wagner 5 Eileen Rickrode 9 and Raymond Kupotzinski 12 were trampled to death when seats collapsed during an outdoor Christmas event. About six thousand attendees caused a rush that left benches overturned railings broken and toys scattered. Seven children were hospitalized with injuries. officials expect most to recover.

Erie William Wagner Eileen Rickrode Raymond Kupotzinski

Fate of John Looney Lies With Jury In Murder Trial

The jury began deliberations on the murder case of John Looney, charged with killing Rock Island saloon keeper William Gabel. After a four week trial, verdict not reached by 10 pm. Judge Willis Graham instructed the jurors and court stayed open for possible early decision ahead of holidays.

Galesburg John Looney William Gabel Rock Island Willis Graham

Warren Bloom Framed In Police Court Fine Correction

The Morning Journal corrects a police court report stating Warner Blair was fined for driving while intoxicated. The arrest actually involved Warren Bloom on Saturday night, a government official not related to Blair. The paper regrets the erroneous publication.

I T Morning Journal Warner Blair Warren Bloom Blair The

Grain warehouse gutted in Baltimore blaze killing fireman

Baltimore December 22 fire destroyed the 100000 bushel grain warehouse of E Steen and Brother. One fireman died and five others were injured. Captain Harry C Jones aged 51, aide to Fire Chief August Emrich, was fatally crushed under falling walls. Damage not yet estimated.

Baltimore E. Steen and Brother Lfe Harry C. Jones August Emrich

Farrell Resigns in Protest Over Mitchell Suspension

San Francisco December 22 John H Farrell second lieutenant infantry United States reserves resigns his commission in protest against the suspension of Colonel William Mitchell He is the fifth reserve officer to resign in this vicinity as a result of the Mitchell verdict.

San Francisco John H. Farrell Leutenant Infantry United States Reserves William Mitchell Farrell Mitchell

Weather forecast for Four Corners region

Denver area reports expect New Mexico and Arizona to have fair weather on Wednesday and Thursday. Warmer conditions likely in the southeast portion. Temperature changes are expected to be small across the region.

Denver New Mexico Arizona

Weather Summary from University Observation

Conditions for the past day show a high of 45 with a low of 19 and a range of 26 degrees. Humidity at 6 am around 40 percent with no precipitation recorded and a southwest wind. The day is described as clear.

Sunrise and Sunset Times for HUNTERS on December 4

Sunrise at 7 18 a m and sunset at 4 45 p m in Santa Fe time Albuquerque time is 0 to 1 minute earlier for sunrise and five minutes later for sunset in December.

Santa Fe Albuquerque

Hoover Leads Campaign to Curb Rubber Prices

Secretary Hoover launches a national campaign with the National Rubber Association and the auto chamber to cut rubber tire consumption by 25 percent. He cites British export restrictions and a $700 million overcharge as artificial, backing congressional probes and a push for centralized American buying, new production abroad, and substitutes.

Washington Hoover National Rubber Association National Automobile Chamber of Commerce Fast Indian Rubber Combine Brazil Congressional Commerce Department Coolidge Mr. Hoover

Texans Propose Tucumcari Fort Worth Railroad

Fort Worth citizens organized as the Texas Panhandle and Gulf Railroad asked the Interstate Commerce Commission for permission to finance 325 miles of railroad from Tucumcari New Mexico to Fort Worth Texas. They plan to issue 9 million in bonds and 8 million in stock to cover a 7.2 million construction cost. Most funds would come from securities sold in the operating territory.

Washington Tucumcari N. M Fort Worth Tex Interstate Commerce Commission Texas Panhandle & Gulf Railroad Company

Mayor of Tombstone Dies in Tombstone Arizona

O Gibson mayor of Tombstone died at his Tombstone home after a brief illness. He had lived in the town for 25 years and served as mayor.

Tombstone Bisbee, Ariz O. Gibson

Munsey Publisher of New York Sun Dies at 71

Frank A. Munsey owner of the New York Sun and Evening Telegram died in Lenox Hill hospital from peritonitis after an appendicitis operation. He was 71, unmarried, leaving a large estate including two newspapers, three magazines, and a grocery chain. Funeral at St John the Divine Thursday at 10 AM.

New York Frank A. Munsey New York Sun and Evening Telegram Lenox Hill Hospital Hope Mr. Munsey John M. Hyde St. Petersburg Fila Munsey Cathedral of St. John the Divine New York Sun The Evening Telegram Argosy Flynn Mr. Munesey Horatio Alger, Jr Munsey’s Monthly

Coolidge Pays Tribute To New York Publisher Munsey

President Coolidge mourns Frank A. Munsey publisher of the New York Sun noting his rise from a Maine poor boy to a leading editor. He credits Munsey with strong judged measures and recalls his role on the George Washington celebration commission. The note mentions Munsey’s recent cabinet dinner guest status.

Washington Coolidge Frank A. Munsey New York Sun William A. Dewart The Sun Maine Munsey George Washington Cabinet

Curtis Mourns Munsey Death Acknowledges Loss

Cyrus H. K. Curtis expressed deep regret at the death of Frank A. Munsey, NY publisher. He called Munsey a fair, square man who built his career on effort, noted his eastern prominence, and recalled his Maine roots near Augusta before making a national mark.

Phoenix Ariz Frank A. Munsey New York Cyrus H. K. Curtis Curtis Publishing Company Curtis Munsey Augusta Maine

Morrow Bill Seeks Land Exchange in Mora Grant NM

Representative Morrow introduces a bill to allow the government to take privately owned Mora grant lands in New Mexico in exchange for forest lands or timber in New Mexico or Arizona. The plan would create a forest reserve adjoining the Carson reserve and requires Arizona governor consent for cross state timber assets.

Morrow New Mexico Washington Mora Grant Arizona San Miguel Mora Taos Interior and Agriculture Carson Reserve

State engineer weighs effect of Asplund decision on NM projects

The New Mexico Supreme Court ruling blocks use of the Permanent Water Reservoirs for Irrigating Purposes income fund to cover legal expenses in the Rio Grande suit against Colorado. About 200000 may be reallocated, threatening numerous engineering investigations from Hope to Dry Cimarron and stream gauging statewide. Gov Flannett says the decision leaves Rio Grande users to negotiate a compact or sue in federal court.

Santa Fe Supreme Court Asplund George M. Neel Colorado New Mexico Rio Grande Neel Hope Community Ditch Fort Sumner Carlsbad Carson Reclamation District San Jose Rio Puerco Gila River Canadian River Pecos River San Miguel Guadalupe

Artifacts At Tucson Puzzle Scientists And Indians

Newsboys, merchants, scholars and geologists gathered in Tucson as artifacts with Latin inscriptions and symbols of Christianity Judaism and Masonry stirred debate. The items, dating to the sixth or seventh century, were found five and a half feet below surface near an ancient trench.

Tucson Zona City John Collier Collier National Indian Defense Association San Francisco Hanna and Wilson Indian Lands Board Santa Fe Europe Cummings Neil Judd National Museum At Washington New York University of Arizona American Iceland Southwest America Martin Vigil Tesuque Antonio Lujan Taos San

Frosts Forecast for Northern Florida and Southeast States

Winter chills spread as snow and ice threaten northern Florida with heavy snows possible. Reports from Tennessee and Kentucky show depths up to an inch or more, while Georgia, southern Alabama and Mississippi see light accumulations and rapid melt. Temperatures drop far below freezing across several states inviting hazardous travel.

Atlanta Georgia Alabama Mississippi Tennessee Kentucky Florida

Agricultural groups attack Fordney McCumber act in Iowa

Resolutions passed by the American Council of Agriculture and the Corn Belt committee condemn the Fordney McCumber act and President Coolidge's Chicago address. They say the act burdens consumers and farmers alike and oppose the administration's agricultural relief bill now before Congress.

Dea Moines Iowa Coolidge Chicago American Farm Bureau Federation Jardine Congress American Council of Agriculture and Corn Belt Committee of Farm Organizations Middle West William Hirth Missouri Ruralist Movement For Equality America

New Rio Grande Institute Building Planned With 65 000 Fund

Rev. M F Fifield told the Lions at the Franciscan hotel that a Dayton Ohio effort has begun to raise 65 000 for a new Rio Grande Institute building five miles south of the city. The project would boost capacity from 225 to 600 students and follow support from Fred Brownlee and the American Missionary Association. The Lions pledged endorsement and named a committee to work with the Chamber of Commerce for the New Year’s Day Prosperity Parade.

Rio Grande Institute Lions Club Franciscan Hotel M. F., Fifield Fifield Fred Brownlee American Missionary Association Brownlee Dayton Ohio Newark The Lions Rio Grande Southwest State Department of Education Rotary Kiwanis Albuquerque Philip Hubbell Hubbell Chamber of Commerce Meyer Osoff R. C. Bangs Rank Roberts

General Butler to be relieved at noon today

Brigadier General Butler will be relieved of his duties as director of public safety at noon tomorrow after a series of dramatic incidents. Mayor Kendricks demanded his resignation from the Marine Corps and rejected him as a resigned officer, citing potential misunderstandings with President Coolidge.

Philadelphia Dea Butler Kendricks Generel Marine Corps Kendrick Coolidge

Willard School Fund Drive Aims to Sustain Santa Fe Education

A statewide campaign to raise 50 000 for Frances E Willard school at Santa Fe begins in New Mexico to fund reopening after four months closed for finances The nonsectarian school serves underprivileged girls including orphans and those from isolated ranches It relies on tuition gifts and local support with Kiwanis and the national W C T U aiding but current expenses fall to state donors Continued on Page Two.

Frances EK. Willard Santa Fe New Mexico Frances E. Willard Friends of Santa Fe Kiwanis Club National

President Coolidge Hears Disarmament Invite From League

President Coolidge discusses the Geneva invitation to participate in disarmament talks with Secretary Kellogg and former leaders Hughes and Root. Senate and House resolutions propose U S involvement. No action yet. King asks to lay aside his delegations bill.

Coolidge U. S Senate House League of Nations Washington United States White House Geneva King Utah Foreign Affairs Committee Fish New York Moore Virginia Kellogg Tate Kellogg Charles FE. Hughes Felthy Root

Denver Boy Killed In Sled Coasting Crash

Griffey Miller fourteen died from injuries after a sled, hooked behind a car, coasted into an automobile driven by H. F. Wilson on a Denver street. Wilson was absolved of blame as police ordered children to stay to roped off hills for tobogganing.

Denver Griffey Miller H. F. Wilson Wilson

Parliament Backs Tax on Out-of-State Business Income

Sydney reports both houses approved a five shillings per pound tax on taxable income from disposal to a person in the state by someone whose business is outside New South Wales. The measure targets firms not manufactured within the state and aims to tax outbound transactions.

Sydney

Wash Woman Seeks Christmas Guests for Poor Children

A Albuquerque washerwoman who helped last year seeks three to four poor children to share Christmas Day with her this year. She will pick up some from homes and arrange rides for others, with help from Filks Shriners committees. Donations to fund the effort total 9635.60 from multiple supporters including Frank A. Stortz and Frank A. Hubbell.

Wash Albuquerque The Morning Journal Filks-Shriners Frank A. Stortz Elks Club Funda D. B. McKee Jay Barstow Charles May A. Chauvin Fiooutig Ais Dhedendad Bryce + Shoe Whiteman Frank A. Hubbell Tom Morrow Stee

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