29 Jul 1920
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1920
Page
1
Gampaigh L Bohmrich once a Democratic nominee for Wisconsin governor endorses Warren G Harding in the 1920 race. The former Wilson supporter shifts allegiance, signaling party realignment as the campaign moves forward.
Senator Harding sent a telegram from Marion to the New York Yacht Club praising Resolute for its victory in the international races. He highlighted the American pride in beating a strong opponent and the races as a symbol of good Anglo American relations. The message also included a Democratic critique of the Wilson administration and a note to Governor Coolidge praising his acceptance speech and urging strong leadership.
Antwerp Belgians affected by the war have formed a movement named Heraus les Reches to expel Germans. A major parade preceded attacks on German merchants and displays of Heraus les Peches placards appeared in shop windows. The foreign office notes only a few Germans may enter the country as permanent residents.
Washington reports the war department announces abandonment of Camp Zachary Taylor Louisville Kentucky with First division to move to Camp Dix New Jersey by September 1 and funds to be cut off by June 30 1821. Artillery school to move to Fort Knox Kentucky.
The American polo team defeated the Belgians 13 to 3 in Ostend Belgium on July 28, easily surpassing the British effort against the Belgians on Monday. The Americans used a dominant performance to secure a clear victory.
Denver Colorado July 28 report notes unsettled conditions across New Mexico and Arizona with possible showers on Thursday and Friday.
Conditions for the twenty four hours ended 6 p m yesterday reported by the university. Temperatures ranged from a low to a high with a clear day and light winds. Minimum wind velocity and cloud cover details are not fully legible in the report.
Samuel Gompers denounces the American Woolen Company and the Pennsylvania Railroad for mass layoffs. He cites Woolen profits rising 1919 vs 1914 and 531 percent stock earnings, urging production not reductions. He warns wage cuts amount to treason and risks political manipulation.
Doorn Holland July 28 Doorn has begun to show the same lack of interest in the former German Emperor William as Amerongen. Village gossips discuss rumors and mysteries while Dutch police guard the House of Doom and its approaches, arresting or questioning foreigners who approach.
Elihu Root formally presented Britain's Westminster audience with the Lincoln statue from Baint Garden in Canning Square as a gift from America. Lloyd George accepted the tribute and praised Lincoln as a unifying figure for Britain and the United States amid ongoing postwar reconciliation.
A new settlement proposal appears to allow Northern Counties to vote themselves out under a Dominion home rule. The plan suggests counties may gain self rule with a limited vote and phased implementation.
Lean Dublin July 28 Sinn Fein leaders resist all compromises and refuse to meet Lloyd George except on terms recognizing Terenna as independent. The republican army, with over 206 000, exerts powerful influence as Ulster option shifts politics toward a possible peace treaty with England.
The Iowa Democratic state convention meets in Cedar Rapids to adopt a state platform elect a state central committee and hold a general jubilee meeting. Scott Muscatine and Dubuque counties push for a wet plank and Scott backs a state boxing bill. Meredith will not attend the convention.
Mexico's provisional president Adolfo de la Huerta replied to Governor Esteban Cantu that general elections set for August 9 cannot be postponed. He telegraphed a commitment to an orderly, honest and fair election in response to the postponement request.
Charlies Ponzi dealer in international postal coupons faces county and federal audits to determine legitimacy of his operations and any federal law violations. Crowds swarm to withdraw funds as Ponzi claims liabilities near 3.0 million with 13.66 million assets and notes he arrived from Italy with two dollars and fifty cents.
United States Consul Boyle announced a telegram to the State Department in Washington urging measures to prevent clashes between Mexican provisional federal troops and Governor Cantu’s forces in Lower California as the invasion proceeds.
In Mexico City on July 28 Col Bate ban Cantu governor of Lower California is said to be in open rebellion. Sub-secretary of the interior Gilberto Valenzuela admitted the revolt but claimed the government can handle the situation.
Governor Esteban Cantu of the northern district reports 3000 Mexican federal troops, including Yaqui units, are en route to Baja California. 1000 sail from Manzanillo toward Espandada near San Diego, while 1869 leave Guaymas for Ensenada area near Yuma. Arrival expected in four to five days, with protest telegraphed to Provisional President de la Huerta.
Esteban Cantu, governor of Lower California's northern district, issued a call for all citizens to resist possible invasion from Ensenada toward the gulf coast. He claimed 1000 armed men are at his disposal with rifles, machine guns, and three field pieces ready.
Robert Donald of the Imperial Press Union told Imperial Press Conference delegates in Halifax that America’s failure to meet wartime responsibilities bred global unsettled conditions and risked undermining democracy and the League of Nations. He praised Wilson but lamented the perceived moral lapse and its impact on humanity.
The United States wire cites a Franco British accord to cooperate on oil concessions and avoid competition. The agreement covers Romania Asia Minor Galicia and former Russian territories with equal veto power and capital for joint ventures and a 20 percent share split for former enemy property. It also allocates 25 percent of Mesopotamian output to France if Britain develops the fields.
The Nichi Nichi reports Japan received an inquiry about occupying Saghalin and stationing troops at Khabarovsk. Washington sources say the United States closely watches Tokyo policy due to Siberia troop withdrawals, Chinese railroad control, and open door concerns.
Gen Alvaro Obregon arrives in Nogales Sonora to oversee garbanzo trade with a banking and brokerage firm, saying he will focus on business until the Mexican election passes. He plans to tour southern states next, assuring he will drop business when politics resumes. He remains accessible to all, from bankers to laborers, and keeps offices near the international line.
Francisco Villa trains with about 1800 men to move on Torreon after negotiating surrender to the de la Huerta government. Officers to receive a year’s army pay and personal escort. troops to be mustered out and granted land. Villa to return to private life under stability. There is rejoicing in Mexico and trains to resume in Sabinas district.
Paso residents report rumors of Francisco Villa surrendering to the de la Huerta government. Business leaders in Juarez hope Villa would pacify Chihuahua enabling mining and industrial activity. Some doubt the surrender while others foresee Villa gaining police powers and military command if terms are accepted.
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