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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1925
Page
1
Britain and France near agreement on Germanys proposal for a pact guaranteeing frontiers. The move aims to stabilize Western Europe and secure peaceful borders amid postwar tensions.
London officials signal a new four power framework led by Britain and possibly Italy to guard western Europe frontiers under the league of nations. The Anglo German accord would bind Britain to frontier guarantees with France and Germany and require league approval for actions in Europe east or west. Parliament faces sharp criticism over deeper British entanglements.
June 9 report from renova notes Italy's stance toward the Franco Belgian pact with Germany. Signor Sctoioja, former foreign minister, argues Italy would gain general security through the League covenant, strengthening ties with Germany and possibly avoiding a separate regional compact with Berlin.
Hermosillo Sonora June state government of Sonora will start rural schools in the countryside under a new educational bill. Several schools already exist in Yaqui reservations and are well received. The bill allocates substantial annual funds for maintenance and about 100 hours will be ready for the fall term under state supervision.
In Fast Orange New Jersey on June 9 Dr Isman, renowned for his work with radium rays, died after thirteen years of research. He faced repeated weakness and collapses in the last year, two transfusions failing as the unity of his blood deteriorated while he strived to obtain pure radium amid dangerous exposure.
Denver June 9 Fair in New Mexico and Arizona Wednesday and Thursday with little temperature change. Local report shows 24 hour conditions ending 6 p m yesterday with high 90 and low 53. Humidity 6 a m 19 percent and 6 p m 7 percent. Wind calm. Southwest weather pattern clear.
Dr. John Galen Locke, Colorado Ku Klux Klan grand dragon, was found guilty of contempt in U S district court for failing to produce tax related records. He was remanded to U S Marshal James Hunter’s custody as sentencing is prepared. The marshal would not reveal Locke’s location.
Clarence Darrow was selected as defense counsel for John T. Scopes in the Tennessee evolution trial in Dayton. The American Civil Liberties Union announced the choice after a meeting, with Darrow joining senior counsel Dr. John R. Neal, and others to be named as defense plans develop.
Washington reports arson rings led by unscrupulous politicians and businessmen operate nationwide causing indirect business losses totaling 160 million dollars. Deaths from incendiary fires average 15,000 yearly and consumers bear higher premiums. Calls for model arson statute to fix weak state laws and curb bureaucratic excess. Secretary Hoover, Vice Governor Platt, and Senator Fess spoke on credit standards, branch banking, and governance.
The New Mexico Finance Board in Santa Fe on Tuesday demanded repayment of royalties received. The action seeks to recover funds owed to the state tied to an oil money order paid back to state accounts.
Nathan Jaffa, president of the UNM board of regents, says the board will likely resist Land Commissioner Swope's ruling to place oil royalties on institutional lands into permanent funds. He urges that royalties be used only for permanent improvements, not running costs, and plans to discuss the issue at the next regents meeting. The finance board later backs Swope by ordering UNM to repay royalties already spent.
Governor Hannett appoints James M. Brickley of Carrizozo to the Institute for the Blind board of regents. Brickley, a former state senator in the fifth and sixth legislatures, assumes the post.
Nicolas Gurule of East Raton died Sunday morning at Santa Fe hospital in La Junta Colorado after an appendicitis operation. Funeral was held Tuesday at the Presbyterian church in East Raton. He leaves a wife two daughters and one son and worked for the Santa Fe railroad company.
Paris dispatch reports General William Chamberlain formerly of the general staff with service in the Philippines and France was killed last night when his taxicab collided with a street car. The incident occurred in Paris, June 9.
Santa Fe June 9 State Comptroller R H Carter withdraws a prior recommendation to invest sinking and surplus funds in securities. In a letter to boards of finance he cites the state finance board’s doubt about withdrawing funds from circulation and advises local boards to use their best judgment based on local conditions. The note notes potential conflicts with Senate Bill No 63 and Bill No 187 and suggests delaying action until advised.
The New Mexico State Tax Commission sustains a raised assessment of the A T & S F Coast lines at 65 044 per mile for 143 miles of double track from Dalles to the Arizona line, with 11 miles of Valencia county single track cut to 45 183 per mile. The decision, by a 3 0 vote, follows a protest by G C Tunnel head of the railroad tax department who alleged bias.
The day in Washington reports a rising Supreme Court docket while Secretary Hoover advocates centralized Alaska credit controls and Secretary Work urges Alaska policy. MacMillan seeks government advice on Arctic discoveries as Secretary Wilbur orders the Shenandoah sent to Minnesota.
Seattle AP reports the battleship Oregon, faded but seaworthy, was towed from Bremerton to Portland for a permanent relic berth. Built in San Francisco, she became the era’s flagship warship, famed for long voyage to Cuba and victory at Santiago, the ship once the navy’s sharpest gunner.
Priscilia Amidon a Wellesley Junior High student died of revolver wounds after a reported suicide pact with Sterling Mills a senior high student who survived a head wound. Mills told officers a girl lay dying in nearby woods and admitted shooting her before a self inflicted wound. Authorities seek notes reportedly left by the pair.
Heber Longerier 19 and Delbert Gilkey 18, drivers in the crash that killed Ray LeCare 15, were charged with manslaughter as information was filed in criminal court in Denver.
Vernon D. Andrews of Lincoln Nebraska was elected president of the International Federation of Cosmopolitan Clubs at the third annual convention in Tulsa Oklahoma. Omaha was chosen as the convention city for 1926.
Joseph Harsell also known as Buddy of Slain Templeton testifies Dorothy Perkins claimed she was the blond haired bandit. The testimony centers on Perkins's statements as a key witness in the case.
New York June 9 AP reports Dorothy Perkins 17 faces trial for the shooting of her suitor Thomas A Templeton a War veteran. Prosecution cites Dorothy carrying a revolver and seeks Mickey Connors cross examination to challenge the accident defense. Harsell testimony about pretrial scene was ruled inadmissible. The defendant cried as the medical examiner described Templeton’s fatal heart blood clot.
Chicago June 9 AP five eye witnesses dispute who killed Walter Odonnell beer runner and gangster. Anthony Mallon faces murder charge for Hassmiller death claiming self defense. Joseph Werkmeister says Odonnell attacked him earlier and was shot near cafe as crowd entered the roadhouse. Road house owner Thomas McLaughlin and witness John Smith freed. agents Youngreef and Peoples released.
Albert Gowan and Charles McPhee, paroled rum runners, were met by a brass band and about a thousand people on their arrival from Atlanta penitentiary. The local Chamber of Commerce and city council failed to stop the homecoming celebration, though plans for a parade were canceled after pressure. Massachusetts public safety commissioner Colonel Alfred P. Foote advised there was no legal means to halt the affair.
Governor A T Hannett pardons Juan and Luis Benavides from Bernalillo county after three years and Don Stark from Quay county for one to one and a half years. Superintendent L C White says the Benavides boys completed all grades while in the reform school. Stark hails from an Arkansas family and his pardon requires his return to that state.
Chicago June 9 AP unseen difficulties halted today the selection of a jury to try William Darling Shepherd for the alleged murder of his foster son William Nelson McClintock. Prosecution telegraphed three witnesses to testify and subpoenas duces tecum sought bank records of Shepherd and his wife as Miss Eva Peterson answered questions on the will.
Paris reports the departure of Paul Painleve premier and war minister for Morocco signaling that France will escalate operations against the rebel tribesmen. General Debeny will be replaced by General Jacquemot. aviation undersecretary Laurent Eynas travels with the party. The government aims to mobilize aviation might to subdue Abd el Krim.
In Canton two American women were struck when a boat was fired upon by a party led by Frank Crampton, a contractor. The incident occurred during a dispute when the vessel was being prepared, and authorities are investigating the shooting and its motive.
Four Americans aboard a launch flying the U S flag were fired upon by Yunnanese at Canton China The party including Frank Crampton head of a Hongkong contracting firm and Montgomery Ogden bursar of Canton Christian College and their wives were crossing from Honan island to Shameen when gunfire began The captain was wounded and the others injured by glass splinters They retreated to Honan and took shelter at the Canton Christian College Crampton asked for U S intervention
Shanghai, June 9 AP Chinese student disturbances blamed on Bolshevists in a mixed court proceeding. Police prosecutor outlined charges against defendants linked to the riot. Missionary Hary Westridge testified a tramcar stalled near Louisea police station as the riot began and supported the claim police had to fire to prevent mob seizure.
Canton dispatch reports fighting between Yunnanese and Cantonese troops continuing for sixty hours with little damage due to barricaded positions. The clash began Saturday at 4 PM and is expected to persist with no decision likely until eastern and western river districts clash.
In LaPorte City Iowa on June 9 about 500 railroad men gathered to honor A D Thurston founder and first president of the Order of Railway Telegraphers. A bronze tablet unveiling at the Little Rock Island station marked the unveiling of the founder’s work and plans for the union.
President Coolidge on the nonstop presidential train en route to Washington from the Midwest shared a light moment with a chubby youngster in Evansville. He later dangled a flapjack on a fork toward the child as the train passed through Indiana and Illinois, while reporters gathered for a bi weekly press conference.
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