Dawes Denies Presidency Aiming Claim
Vice President states his stance on farm relief does not signal presidential ambitions. He asserts his public role and policy positions do not imply a bid.
12 Jun 1926
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1926
Page
1
Vice President states his stance on farm relief does not signal presidential ambitions. He asserts his public role and policy positions do not imply a bid.
Representative Britten urged a Justice Department inquiry into alleged gang activity during the Chicago Republican primary. He said armed gunmen entered polling places terrorizing officials and pressuring precinct committeemen to vote for Bertha Baur, with reports of $1000 payments per job and threats of a cemetery ride if results favored the rival.
In a June 11 dispatch from Washington, Dawes refutes long-held rumors of presidential ambitions while the article traces Republican move toward a Coolidge administration and mentions kin connections to Coolidge and Lowden. Generals and officials including Coolidge kin and Navy figures appear in a broader discussion of postwar politics.
State to sell about 12 000 acres of farm lands near St Johns in Apache county within 60 days. Sheriff will execute on mortgages securing roughly 500 000 dollars after judgments issued by Judge A S Gibbons next week. One hundred four cases filed earlier this year by Attorney General John W Murphy.
Monica Calif June 1 Governor Hf Whitfield of MnEssee was elected president of United States Good Roads Association at the fifteenth annual convention final session Friday Governor W W on of Alabama presided during the session in the absence of other leaders Morristown Morristown Tenn reported as the 1927 convention location and outcome with Lee Trinkle receiving a nomination but failing to secure the chair.
June 11 report notes workers silent as talk resumes on the Verde river irrigation project in Arizona. Courts weigh the outcome as to power considerations and duties amid stalled progress and legal questions.
Weekend outlook shows fair conditions Saturday and Sunday with little temperature change. University readings indicate modest highs and lows around seasonal norms. overnight lows near freezing in higher elevations and warmer in valleys.
Dun's reports uneven business trends persist yet with notable strengths. Bank clearings outside New York run much higher than a year ago while railroad freight traffic remains unprecedented for this period. Distribution of merchandise stays large despite backward spring and some unemployment from curtailed manufacturing activity.
A Board of Review will be held Saturday June 13 at the 28 High Headquarters. This is the last board before the Court of Honor on Friday June 18. About 166 merit badges six star badges several first class and possibly one eagle badge will be awarded. The public and families are invited to attend.
A. W. Michael, president of the Verde River irrigation district, warns that Secretary Work’s challenge to rights of way on federal lands would strip state control over waters and threaten settlers’ life savings. He cites homesteaders’ effigy of Work and notes pending DC court action and a Cameron bill to clear title clouds.
Jose Armenti of Cedar Crest hauled a load of wood to Albuquerque but faced fines after authorities found contraband. He received 50 dollars and costs for the first offense and similar penalties for a second charge. Prohibition agents also reported Leona Fidel of Gallup arrested for selling whisky with a 109 dollar fine.
National Association of real estate boards directors pick Miami Florida as the site for the mid winter convention in January. Nineteenth annual convention session closed in Tulsa. Twentieth annual subvention location deferred to next board meeting in Chicago. Invitations extended by Denver Atlantic City Seattle and Racine.
Keefe Carter of Oklahoma City, 18, won the Oklahoma amateur championship by defeating Emmitt Rogers in the final. Rogers led early but Carter fought back to clinch the title on June 11.
In a federal hearing, witnesses dispute whether Earl Bowdich and Albert Woods were pressured to hire union plumbers to pass a city plumbing examination. Judge Hervey will prepare findings after briefs. decision expected about a month.
Chicago reports three dead and twenty hurt as a northern Illinois storm packs lightning strikes and flooding. Two linemen drown near Rockford as Pecatonica river overflows. A woman dies by lightning in Freeport and police rescue aid after basements flood.
Des Moines officials report Iowa Republican state central committee members arrive for a Saturday meeting to map plans for a July convention. The session follows Col. Smith W. Brookhart winning the senatorial nomination after a primary controversy noted for its socialist label. Brookhart advocates limited capital gains and strong labor control, drawing mixed statewide reactions and signaling possible friction with the regular Republican camp.
Testimony before the Senate investigating committee details about at least 1 3 million dollars spent in the Pennsylvania Republican primary. Key figures include Joseph R Grundy and W Mellon involvement, with claims of deficits and expected reimbursement.
The Dobell brothers powered the D. B. Apprentices to a five inning win over Freighthouse. A first inning homer by one Dobell, a second inning triple by the other, and a fifth inning two run double widened the rally. Torres and Hogan homered for their teams. Spahr pitched for the Apprentices as Brennan and Turnley swapped roles in relief.
Phoenix based report states EB Hinges, a member of the state tax commission, announced Friday his candidacy for re election in the democratic primary. He is completing the sixth year of his first term as tax commissioner.
A heavy hail storm damaged 2000 acres of wheat northeast of Kimball Friday. Early estimates put crop loss at about 9 percent.
Judge Milton J. Helmick announces three appraisers for the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy district James Bezemek of Albuquerque Alejandro Gonzalez of Corrales and Ira A Sprecher of Albuquerque. The trio will assess benefits and damages as required under conservancy law and work with district directors.
Dr Howard R Raper of Albuquerque told the Colorado state Dental association in Colorado Springs that toothache will be as rare as typhoid fever as preventive dentistry shows great progress. Officers for the year were elected: Kramer Woodland Colorado president. Bru baker Denver president-elect. Breele Denver vice president. Fatheim Denver secretary. Macdley Denver treasurer emeritus. Peterson Denver treasurer.
Alamosa Colorado June 11 The state political assembly assailed former Governor Oliver Shoup of Colorado Springs and Frank R Wood of Trinidad both gubernatorial hopefuls. It attacked Wood for coal mine practices in Las Animas County and declined to mention Car 8 Milliken as a candidate. The body endorsed Morrison Shafroth for governor and Alva Ri Adams of Pueblo as a potential candidate and backed former Governor William Sweet for the Senate.
Brazil reports satisfactory replies from several South American nations to diplomatic advice defining Brazil's attitude toward the League of Nations. Public opinion in Geneva coverage suggests strong newspaper support for government if Brazil withdraws from the League.
Nogales reports detail how an American from Chickasha Oklahoma died in Los Mochis Sinaloa Mexico amid alleged lawlessness and hostility toward foreigners. A Los Mochis businessman describes a regional climate of unrest with gun sightings and failed investigations, while U S officials debate whether Dawson's death was suicide amid economic strain.
Senate discussion on farm relief intensified as Representative Britten of Illinois urged a Justice Department inquiry. The Interior Department announced irrigation construction charges totaling 27 million were written off by new legislation. Comptroller General MecCarl refused payment for oil and gas used by prohibition agents. Senate committee chair Reed said evidence tied the Pennsylvania Primary bill to 1.228 million.
Eduardo Apodaca and Pete Salazar halted a sophisticated escape plan at the Bernalillo County Jail. W. K. Warren and J. H. Mackenzie allegedly plotted with hacksaws hidden in shoe soles shipped from California. Willis H. Smith tipped off the plot after prisoners discussed cutting a jail window bar.
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