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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1920
Page
1
Kenyon announced that a Senate committee will investigate the Attorney General's expenses. The move signals a formal inquiry into cost practices and official spending.
Senate committee probes campaign spending linked to Attorney General A Mitchell Palmer. Subpoenas issued for Edward F. Goltra and Joseph T. Davis as focus widens to pardons for alleged criminals who could aid political causes and to alleged forged postwar claims schemes involving New York Central and other figures.
Denver Colorado July 7 New Mexico Thursday fair except unsettled with possibly rain east portion Friday fair Arizona Fair Thursday and Friday.
Conditions for the past day show a high of 67 degrees and a low near 34. Humidity at 6 a.m. was 34 percent, with 15 percent at 6 p.m. No precipitation recorded. Winds were calm with clear skies.
Vice President Marshall said he believed the Democratic National Convention outcome pleased all. He added he had no political ambitions left after eight years in Washington and plans private life, then a brief stay in Los Angeles before Coronado Beach.
Reported push by Democratic candidates to secure a favorable ballot in November. Cox signals Louisiana ratification of a suffrage amendment to be effective by election time.
Dayton dispatch reports Governor Cox predicts Louisiana legislature will ratify the suffrage amendment, enfranchising women for the November election and potentially giving the Democratic party credit for universal suffrage. Cox telegraphed Frank Looney urging immediate ratification and stated it as the party's duty.
Ohio Governor supports ratification of the federal women's suffrage amendment and promotes home ownership as a duty and personal security. He hints campaign work from Columbus and his Dayton home base while Roosevelt's visit looms. Navy seizes 300 barrels engine oil over price dispute, Union Oil rejects navy price caps amid Lever Act claims.
Jense Bragg shot his wife and then killed himself in a Dubois dance hall last night after a prolonged quarrel. Authorities reported the couple sat at a table before the deadly confrontation.
Fifteen especial deputies sworn in Williamson West Virginia rush to Borderland after miners of Borderland Coal Co were fired upon as they entered a Kentucky side mine. No miners wounded and deputies guard the area as Matewan indictments face trial opening next Monday.
A resolution asking President Wilson to halt beef mutton and wool imports for the year was adopted at the Arizona Cattle Growers and Wool Growers convention in Flagstaff. Hugh E. Campbell urged action amid concerns over New Zealand lamb imports and falling stock prices affecting cowboys and herders.
A Boston federal grand jury indicted E. C. Swift and company Armour and Company N EK Hollis and company and the Independent Sugar company on food profiteering charges. The Swift case claims 17 cents paid for beef costing 16 1 2 cents a pound yielding 1 1 2 cents profit. Armour allegedly sold New Zealand lambs at 25 1 2 cents a pound cost nine and a fraction. Kellis company charged 18 cents for beef costing 10 1 2 cents. Independent Sugar sold sugar at 24 2 cents cost 16 cents.
Governor James M. Cox, Democratic candidate for president, told Frank L. Looney that Louisiana lawmakers should ratify the woman suffrage amendment immediately. In a telegram he stated it is the party’s duty to act at once and cited Looney as chairman of the Democratic State Central Committee of Louisiana.
Howard Williams, national vice chairman of the committee of forty eight, says the national democratic convention results prove a new party will form. A Chicago convention July 10 to 14 will organize the party and nominate candidates for president and vp. The statement condemns both major parties as bankrupt and calls for a genuine opposition with a constructive program. Signed by Amor Pinchot, George J. Record, and J. A. H. Hopkins.
The State Department lifted most trade restrictions with Soviet Russia except for materials usable for war, requiring individual export licenses in exceptional cases. Licenses for locomotives, railcar parts, and motor vehicles may be granted only rarely. The move does not imply recognition of Russian authority and warns Americans trading with Russia to bear risk without U.S. protection. Postal and passport rules remain unchanged and parcel post with Russia is not allowed.
Baton Revee July 7 Senator Williamson warned the assembly may vote on ratification of the federal suffrage amendment after Governor Cox urged it. He opposed passage of the states rights bill which failed by a single vote in the senate. He said ratification would be brought before the legislature on short notice.
Morning Chronicle notes better prospects for the principal western crops. I R Howard of the American Farm Bureau Federation says there is no danger of hunger this year. Corn prospects are fair, wheat better, and overall carryovers large despite lighter acreage. oats show little improvement. Kansas and Nebraska expect strong wheat. North Dakota reports better spring crop conditions.
Armour & Co packers announced a recapitalization plan to form a syndicate for distributing $60,000,000 of 7 percent ten year convertible gold notes dated July 15 and redeemable at 165 plus accrued interest The notes will be offered at 94.34 and convertible January 1921 into class A stock to reduce current liabilities
The court of appeals today sustained the lower court ruling granting Frank Jay Gould a divorce from Edith Kelly Gould. The Paris decree of 1929 was challenged by Edith Gould on jurisdiction grounds, but the appellate court overruled her objection and upheld the divorce.
Washington reports the U S government may recognize de la Huerta's provisional government if it can restore order and protect foreign lives and property. Iglesias Calderon will seek talks with Acting Secretary Davis, while officials note continuing influence of Carrancista figures and efforts to curb abuses in the army and railways.
Deputies John Murphy and Pradiey were arrested on warrants in Duluth for allegedly importing liquor from Canada. The charges accuse officers of illegal procurement and distribution of contraband liquor.
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