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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1925
Page
1
A powerful earthquake in Northwest Yunnan leaves almost the entire area leveled with only walls and a few houses standing. Reports indicate casualties and widespread destruction across multiple settlements, with relief efforts beginning.
Father Salvat of a Catholic mission reports Talifu in Yunnan was nearly destroyed by a March earthquake and fire. Thousands died and hundreds trapped as walls collapsed and fires spread through the town and surrounding areas.
In Wooster Ohio on May 31 AP reports fireman Wolf was seriously scalded when a Broadway Limited passenger train collided with a freight wreck. The impact telescoped engines and cars, derailed the freight engine, and pushed the passenger train toward an embankment, narrowly avoiding a worse disaster.
In San Francisco this afternoon the Thirteenth cavalry polo team from Camp Lewis Washington defeated the Thirtieth infantry team at the side 18 to 7. The game was the second in the tournament for the championship of the lowest and army ninth area.
Yeaver May 31 New Mexico: generally fair south unsettled in portions Monday and Tuesday cooler Monday east portion not quite so northwest portion while Texas: perhaps Monday and Tuesday slight changes in temperature with unsettled conditions across parts of the state.
Cloudy conditions with data on high and low temperatures including 66 and 55 degrees and traces of precipitation. The report notes the time frame ending at 6 p.m. yesterday and mentions a section of SIAM.
Samuel J. Entriken an Arctic explorer and Peary expedition officer says Roald Amundsen can stay three months or more in the Arctic without concern. He notes Amundsen knows where food caches lie and asserts he is the only man to have completed the Northwest Passage by boat. Entriken resides in Orlando and was among first to set a tent at Fairbanks Alaska.
Los Angeles police disclosed that a plot by two truck drivers and an automobile salesman to kidnap silent film star Mary Pickford for a $200,000 ransom was effectively crushed. Three suspects were arrested. two confessed, a third was grilled. two pistols were found as potential evidence.
Gordon Barth of the Western Union field gang was arrested after a collision near Armijo on the Isleta road around 4 36 Sunday afternoon. He says he was navigating a sharp curve when the car skidded and did not hit the seven year old girl. she allegedly struck a fence in attempting to avoid the vehicle. Barth, who lives in San Francisco, was working around Albuquerque with John Hensieen and Gert Burkt.
Rev Willard A Guy of Broadway Christian church spoke on The Measure of a Man at the State University of New Mexico Baccalaureate in Rodey Hall. The sermon urged inner character over physical stature and cited Ephesians 3 17 19 to stress deep convictions and faith as foundations of true manhood.
Betty Lou Sparkman four years old of this city escaped serious injuries when a touring car driven by Juan Mojarro struck her in the 1700 block on North Fourth Street. She was taken to St Josephs hospital with minor cuts and bruises. Mojarro was arrested and held pending investigation after witnesses said he did not stop after hitting the girl. He claimed the car did not run over her and that speeds were twelve to fifteen miles per hour.
Thousands attend the closing celebration of San Felipe Neri at the Old Town church in Albuquerque. Members from San Felipe, Sacred Heart and San Ignacio parishes join the parade with the image of Saint Phillip Neri carried through the streets. Fireworks light the evening as crowds thin after nightfall.
Hot Sulphur Springs Cole May 31 Neil P O Connell 45 late yesterday lost his life in the Grand river after dizzy spell toppled him from a foot bridge. He fought the swift current for hundreds of feet before going under. He left a wife and eight children.
London May 81 AP Lord Asquith has been appointed a Knight of the Garter. He is the second former prime minister honored recently with A J Balfour receiving the same order in 1922 then becoming Earl of Balfour.
The American Legion endowment drive kicks off at 9 AM to raise 3000 of the 5 million goal for orphans of world war veterans. County chairman T. French coordinates 20 sections with two volunteers per area and calls for more workers at the Chamber of Commerce. Col. Sellers eyes a quick, one day push across New Mexico with funds to be invested locally and used to place war orphans in homes.
English damp and coal smoke damage inscribed stones from Egypt Asia Minor and Paros eroding the Parian Chronicle a key Greek chronology. The marble block dating to 263 B C shows lines 464 to 93 outlining chief events in Greek history between 1582 and 766 B C. It rests in Oxford University Museum, gathered by agents of Thomas Howard Earl of Arundel 300 years ago.
The Indian school at Lawrence Kansas reports 1040 pupils last year from 72 tribes across 28 states plus Alaska. Kansas provides 104 students and South Dakota 103. Students learn English, graduate to tribal teaching, and pursue industrial courses. one 19 year old graduate offered two government jobs.
Park Avenue Baptist Church in New York hosts Dr. Harry Emerson Fosdick in his first sermon as pastor urging broader Christian liberty. Among attendees were John D. Rockefeller Sr and his heirs. He calls for welcoming all with genuine discipleship to Jesus and warns against conventional Christianity failing a restless younger generation.
Roswell New Mexico May 81 The New Mexico Military Institute ends its twenty seventh year with a record graduating class for diplomas Governor A T Hannett to deliver the principal address Thirty four graduates from the Junior College and about twice that many high school certificates Also noted is the schools designation as one of ten honor military schools for the sixteenth year and a total attendance just over four hundred with many applicants turned away.
Shanghai May 31 AP reports a violent student surge was checked by ongoing rain and water cannon as 10 dead and 12 wounded amid clashes near Souza station. Rioting began after a procession distributing anti-Japanese propaganda. police opened fire, killing six at Souza police station.
Pueblo, May 21. A decided improvement in the condition of Warden Thomas J. Tynan was reported from St Mary's hospital where he is treated for pneumonia and sinus trouble. Doctors say he rests easy and lung congestion has eased though sinus issues persist and deafness risk from ear drainage operation remains.
In a broad business update, several large firms reported record breaking sales and production in the motor industry. Commodity prices rose with gasoline and tire costs climbing. steel and textiles showed brighter signals, while freight volumes hit new records though railroad earnings lagged due to investments and wage pressures.
Rio de Janeiro May 31 AP crowds on Rio suburban lines strain transit. The traffic chief banned riding on car roofs but enforcement lags as service remains insufficient. Suburban growth pushes workers outward. round trips to end villages cost five cents, among the world’s cheapest fares.
Paris May 81 AP Suzanne Lenglen the French champion shows peak form at the St Cloud courts. She advances to the third round of the international hard court championship defeating Miss MacReady of England 6 0 6 0, remaining undefeated in the tournament. Her forehand overhead and backhand improve, signaling a superb performance. Rene La Coste leads French contenders after four days of play with favorites to win singles, as Cochet and Washer of Belgium also compete.
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