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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1925
Page
1
In Hankow rioters assault the fish volunteer armory and destroy Japanese shops. A machine gun repels the crowd. eight rioters are killed, with no reported injuries among guards. Armory defenders are overwhelmed before naval machine gun fire ends the assault. Chinese authorities vow retaliation against further disturbances.
Washington reports indicate shifting anti foreign tensions in Shanghai and minor flare ups in Canton with American gunboat Campanga under fire while escorting a provisions launch to Christian college. Consul General Cunningham notes no disorders endangering Americans and urges caution with potential return fire policy clarified.
June 94 AP dispatch notes a patch to the Daily Express in Hongkong describing British river steamers at night from Canton carrying refugees. Reported details include passengers being towed and waded aboard, with brief notes of their condition and movement.
In Francisca California on June 11 a China related unrest update notes about crowded incidents and rioting in Shanghai with students involved. The report mentions foreign tension rising as a Chinese government reply to a diplomatic note suggests possible bonds for good behavior and continued coverage on page two.
Weather details show unsettled conditions in New Mexico and south, with north unsettled and warmer northwest, cooler southeast through Friday. Arizona expected fairer by Saturday with little temperature change. Local report ends with 24 hour measurements ending 6 p m yesterday, including highs and humidity, wind, and cloud cover.
The New Mexico sheep sanitary board elected Joseph D. Graftenreid of Buchanan as secretary after a court order restrained Frank Lopez from taking a seat held by Juan Antonio Ulibarri. Judge Reed Holloman set a hearing for June 10. The meeting, attended by two members, followed a tense session with D. Day casting the decisive vote.
In Yuma Arizona on June 11 the trial of publisher George W Lynn of The Yuma Herald ends a long day with a defense victory. The jury hears motives behind an editorial attack on merchant Sanguinetti and the prohibition against proving truth first. Lynn's motive is questioned as he testifies about urging more advertising. The case butts to jury early next week as defense plans more witnesses while the state prepares rebuttals.
James J. Goutehey, longtime deputy in the U S marshal's office, is named chief and will head the board's offices in Santa Fe. He begins the new role June 16 after twelve years of service.
Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee predicts action in the next session opposed to tinkering with the tariff. The forecast comes as lawmakers debate tariff policy and potential reforms.
Utah Senator Smoot, head of the Senate finance committee, predicts congress will cut surtaxes and aim to raise income exemptions. He argues for eliminating discriminatory taxes, favors retaining federal income taxes while letting states handle inheritance taxes, and cautions against tariff revisions next session. He also notes potential refunds on foreign debts and says the current tariff should stay stable for now.
In Montrose Colorado, 31 year old Lillian Fye died of tuberculosis and was cremated after being found bedridden in a forest cabin. Her 45 year old brother Otto A Fye disappeared as the cabin burned early today, with investigators narrowing the case to their possible flight from the scene. The coroner said the back of Lillian’s skull was crushed but timing unclear. A neighbor had said she believed she had little time left.
Santa Fe says sheriffs must enforce public health laws and rabies quarantine rules, per Assistant Attorney General James N. Bujac. The ruling addresses sheriffs’ reluctance to enforce quarantines. Also noted: J. C. Gilbert named delinquent tax collector for Lea county and A. J. Pritchett named for Quay county succeeding J. L. Briscoe.
Boulder Colorado reports that Phoenix Arizona was chosen as the site for next year’s meeting of the Southwest division of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Dr Henry Sewell of Denver and Dr Forrest Shrede of Tucson were named to the executive committee. A four member committee including A L Stagg of Phoenix Edgar J Hewett of Santa Fe and Byron Cummings of Tucson was named to select a president to succeed Icott Prentiss of El Paso.
Ray A. Haynes completed his fourth year as prohibition commissioner and Harrison narcotics act administrator. He spoke of progress against bootleggers, noting fewer sources of illicit liquor and shipments, with enforcement hurdles shrinking and new regulations to tighten industrial alcohol control.
Mrs P Elias Calles wife of Mexico's president said in El Paso that the country's economy is stable and Mexico is peaceful Mrs Calles was en route to San Diego to visit her daughter Alice who is in a convent accompanied by her brother Fernando Chacon and Mrs Y Torreblanca wife of the president's private secretary
Benny Gershe the Cleveland featherweight defeated Charlie Goodman of New York in ten rounds at Olympic arena. Both boxers floored their opponents. Willie Lamotte of Jersey City earned the newspaper decision over Tommy Hughes of Detroit in a six round semi final.
F D Shufflebarger holds the contract to level Piast Central lots between Elm and Locust for a new 500000 Santa Fe hospital. earth is dumped into a trap and loaded by wagons. Locust street has grading. Elm and Locust paving expected within a year. A concrete tank paint shop permit was also secured with HH Ware in charge.
Secretary William Jardine approved a six month grazing fee waiver on national forests for the last half of 1925. Arizona stockmen will save about 450000, with three New Mexico forests not included due to lesser drought impact. Foresters Pooler and Greeley helped push the measure amid Senate sub committee hearings in Phoeniz.
New York AP reports promoter Floyd Fitzsimmons announced the Berlenbach Flowers match scheduled for July 4 in Michigan City Indiana has been postponed to a later date in the month due to illness of Berlenbach.
Paris June 11 AP The finance committee has debated the minister Caillaux reform bill for three days with Caillaux winning some support but socialists ready to oppose in open debate next Tuesday over capital levy Caillaux vows to oppose and demands further taxation while Dawes plan annuities would fund reconstruction and debt amortization Spetnmet groups urge deputies to stand firm on the levy
E B Hatton of the Detroit Free Press was elected president at the convention to succeed Robert H Weir of the Syracuse Journal. Hatton, previously vice president, will serve three years on the board. next year’s meeting moves to Philadelphia. Delegates were hosted by the International Typographical Union at a luncheon in the Union Printers Home.
Dr. W. D. Powell of Richmond Virginia is in Tucumcari New Mexico this week assisting the local Baptist church in launching a campaign for funds to build a new church on the adjoining lots. The property value is listed at 26000 dollars.
Dispatches from China say Americans are safe in Shanghai as President Coolidge intervenes again in shipping board matters. Commissioner Haynes shows optimism on drug enforcement. Ambassador Sheffield meets officials on Mexican conditions. Antitrust suits begin against a cattle hair monopoly. America reiterates hands off policy on European security pact.
Five hundred troops deployed as strife at New Waterford escalates. One miner killed, another wounded, numerous injuries among miners and company police as power station seized and unrest spreads through the Cape Breton coal fields. Negotiations over wage cuts and conditions had failed.
Albany dispatch reports Syracuse Herald says Governor Alfred E. Smith will refuse another run for governor or U S senator and retire at term end. It notes he has received a $50,000 yearly offer from the New York World to write on political and humanitarian topics.
Florence White of the New York World said no arrangements have been made regarding Governor Smith retiring at the end of his term to write for the World. The Albany report to the Syracuse Herald claimed such plans. White denied any confirmed plan or timetable.
Governor Smith says he knows nothing about a reported deal with the New York World to write for the paper for fifty thousand dollars annually. He refused to comment on the rumor.
William Darling Shepherd stands trial in Chicago for the murder of his foster son William Nelson McClintock. Prosecutor Robert Crowe portrays Shepherd as a con man scheming to keep a $1,000,000 estate by eliminating the boy who threatened his wealth. Witnesses include Judge Harry Olson and Alexander Reichmann as the case unfolds with guardship and will disputes tied to the McClintock fortune.
Frank H. Alfred of Detroit, head of the Pere Marquette Railroad, assailed the Great Lakes to Ocean Waterway project in Minneapolis claiming backers seek to stampede the country. He warned navigation is open only seven months yearly and argued government funding would shift freight costs to railroads, raising year round rates or crippling traffic.
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