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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1920
Page
1
The Plumb plan for national industry modeled on railroad control would divide representation among capital labor and the public. It classifies industry into four groups and argues public interest requires regulation to curb excessive profits and ensure fair wages.
London reports that since the war began the United States and Japan have taken over most of India's export trade from the central powers. American supply grows due to British export constraints, with iron and steel, machinery, hardware and instruments going to the U S market. Japan dominates electrical goods, copper, glassware, textiles, beer and clothing, while bazaar cheap goods fall to Japan. Japan also threatens Britain's cotton yarns and woods.
New York January 7 Justice Lazarsky of the supreme court denied a writ of mandamus to compel Brooklyn juror lists to include women. He noted federal and state practices limit jury service to males and upheld that rule as practically conclusive despite advances in womanhood.
A direct information filed in the district court cites Alex Dummy Miller as charged with murder in the deaths of Mr and Mrs Shank and their four children on a ranch near Gilcrest Colorado The Shank family was slain December 19 or 20 Miller is held in the Denver county jail Officials call the evidence circumstantial but strong.
Denver and regions forecast snow on Thursday with warmer conditions by Friday New Mexico expects fair weather Thursday with local snow chances Friday partly cloudy and warmer in Arizona expected on Friday west areas fair to partly cloudy warmer overall
For the twenty four hours ended at 6 p.m yesterday the university recorded highest temperature 92, minimum 66, humidity at 6 a.m. 66 and at 6 p.m. 78. Precipitation and wind velocity are noted with wind from the north. Day described as partly cloudy.
A merger plan between the National Social Unit and the Community Councils of Greater New York will launch a citywide program in 1920. Prominent figures include Miss Sara Graham Mulhall Mrs Edgearton Winthrop and Dr Albert Shields. The effort will start with infant welfare cost of living recreation and involve volunteers mainly women plus business leaders wage earners physicians nurses clergy and officials.
Secretary Lansing urged minimum salaries of 35000 for ambassadors and 15000 for ministers with government owned embassy buildings and upkeep allowances. Ambassadors now earn 17590 and ministers 12500. He said reorganization of the State Department was postponed until the peace treaty is disposed of by the senate and emphasized compensation to attract talent amid rising American interests abroad.
Fox ranching on Prince Edward Island is expanding with about 6000 foxes expected to be shipped this season. Prices span from 1600 dollars for silver fox skins to 10 dollars for the cheapest reds. Ranchers are dropping cheaper grades as feeding costs rise and domesticated reds grow rarer. Several farmers are starting small fox ranches across the province.
Santa Fe reports New Mexico's school budget for the year ending June 30 1920 at 3 748 875 dollars with total education spending near 5 000 000 dollars for elementary secondary and higher education. About 3 006 000 dollars comes from state county and district levies with the rest from land grants permanent funds and institutional earnings.
Eight officials of the International Bible Students association, convicted in 1918 under the espionage law and later freed on a new trial, face retrial April 7. U S attorney Leroy W. Moss announced the date. They were accused of distributing literature obstructing the selective service act, with sentences up to twenty years.
In Paris a Victor Hugo Museum reopens with a handwritten prophecy predicting a new party and a transformative century. The note foresees a United States of Europe followed by a United States of the World, framed as a revolutionary obli gation party yet to form.
Director General Hines told New York Bar Association that compulsory consolidation into a few large railroad systems, with public and labor participation in management, is essential to avoid repeating past failures and to secure stable rates and profits under federal control. He warned private management may prove impracticable without broader participation and responsibility.
Grover Cleveland Bergdoll wealthy son of a former brewer, charged with draft dodging and desertion, was seized today hiding in his mother Emma Bergdoll’s residence. He sits in New York harbor awaiting court martial as federal and city officers raid the home. His mother faced bail on assault and conspiracy charges after resisting the arrest.
The first annual community safety entertainment and dance will be held at the armory tonight at 8 o clock. Isaiah Hale safety superintendent and C M Botts local attorney will speak. Music and a grand ball follow. Admission is free and the event promotes the Safety First campaign adopted widely beyond the Santa Fe.
Mike Anna Manson a 24 year old described as the most beautiful Bolshevik was sent to Ellis Island to await deportation as an alien agitator. She was arrested during a raid on the Russian language paper Navy Mir and at a police station delivered a speech on free thought free speech and equal distribution of wealth before being escorted to Ellis Island by a detective.
Mexican customs agents at Matamoros opposite Brownsville began collecting import duties on most American purchases over one or two pesos. Ninety percent of Matamoros' retail trade is in Brownsville. Officials say renewed Mexican production led to the return of duties, affecting all border points.
The bodies of Fort Bowles and F. J. Roney American oil men killed near Port Lobos in Mexico are aboard a tank steamer bound for Port Arthur Texas. The Intera international Petroleum Company received word and says one man was shot and the other stabbed in the back with no motive disclosed.
International officers of the United Mine Workers, backed by rank and file, proceed to Washington to present the union’s case to President Wilson's commission. The convention endorsed calling off the strike and a 14 percent wage increase, with disputes to be submitted to the commission.
Four large railway brotherhoods and shop crafts affiliated with the AFL will launch a cooperative system for buying producing and distributing goods to ease high living costs. A national All-American farmer Labor Cooperative commission is formed with leaders from the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and other unions directing efforts.
C A Hudson an old Duke City resident aged 55 died at his home 17 West Geld avenue Wednesday afternoon. A painter and interior decorator and founder of the Hudson Poster company he retired recently due to illness. He is survived by his widow. Funeral plans had not been made.
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