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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1920
Page
1
Senate leaders decide to shape matters now then discard the peace pact for the present. The move signals no immediate action on the treaty and keeps the issue off the current agenda.
U S Senate moves to drop article ten reservations and push ratification into the election. Republicans press to finish the treaty as Democrats stand united to block changes, with a final vote expected within days as debate lingers into the week. Senate session ends early after the death of Senator Bankhead.
William J. Graham, deputy comptroller, rejects a $900 raise as county officials vote to raise pay from $6,690 to $7,500 yearly. He cites that the county needs the money more than he does. The Morning Journal notes the special seared wine joke in the text.
London reports that former premier Asquith took his seat in the House of Commons after a triumphal entrance. Guards and crowds filled the chamber as Loyalist and Liberal factions offered cheers while Leader Lloyd George greeted him with a handshake in a tense parliamentary moment.
The forecast calls for partly cloudy conditions in the north portion of New Mexico on Tuesday. Wednesday shows unsettled weather with probable rain in the north. Arizona expects Tuesday and Wednesday to be unsettled with probable rain in northern parts and cooler conditions westward. Strong westerly winds are anticipated in the northwest regions on Tuesday.
The report lists yesterday's end times and key readings from the university observatory including temperature humidity and wind. Data points reference times and measurements such as 8 WPS Avew and 55 humidity at 6 Pp with wind velocity details noted for daily conditions.
The Commercial Federation of America was formed by midwestern businessmen to curb radicalism. N. M. Haldeman of Los Angeles was named permanent chairman and a New York meeting to nationalize the group was planned. He blasted organized labor and called for action against radical professors and groups like the AFL and the Non Partisan League. The conference continues tomorrow.
Rear Admiral Charles J. Badger urged the naval committee to fund a bold annual program including two new dreadnoughts, a battle cruiser, ten scout cruisers, four destroyers, six submarines and other craft. He said capital ships would remain the backbone as designs grow larger, with detailed tonnage and armament plans for each class.
The Seep Purchasing agency raised Pennsylvania crude 15 cents to 5.90 a barrel and Cabell grade 25 cents to 3.67. Independent refiners offered bonuses but sales lagged as producers await March 16 supply cuts by Reep. Prairie Oil and Gas boosted crude to 3.50, while mid-continent and north central grades gained 25 cents to 5.50.
The signed contract of George Laes a utility catcher for the Chicago White Box was received by President Comis key. The team now has three catchers under contract Ray Behalkend ard Lynn are the other two also under contract.
The Pontifical Guard sought higher pay matching King Emmanuel's guards and a refund of uniform costs. They won on pay, then requested to end their bachelor obligation as long as they serve.
Direct wireless communication between the United States and Britain began at 12:01 this morning as Trans-Atlantic radio stations were released to private owners. Pacific coast stations at Marshall, Colimes and San Francisco started commercial wireless service at midnight with Hawaii and Japan noted in the announcement.
Nogales Arizona March 1 Associated Press Denial from Sheriff Marhart that his posse crossed the Mexican line in pursuit of bandits who killed and robbed Alexander Fraser and J A Fraser at Huby post office. Marhart said they followed to the international line within six hours and halted. Federal troops were dispatched from Barle to aid Mexican authorities in capturing BL Lara and an unknown companion.
Mine Anna Whitney, a social worker, convicted of criminal syndicalism and sentenced to one to fourteen years, was admitted to bail of 10000 dollars today after three doctors reported her health would be impaired by continued incarceration in the county jail.
Twenty one states plus the federal government urge the high court to dismiss Rhode Island's suit testing the federal prohibition amendment. Charles K Hughes for the plaintiffs argues no justiciable questions exist. Rhode Island counters that the amendment is unassailable and could prompt anarchy. Arguments may be postponed to March 15 to allow related appeals.
Bert Bland, one of ten Industrial Workers of the World defendants on trial for murder in Centralia, testified that he fired four to eight shots at men in uniform during the Armistice Day incident. The defense called four witnesses, including Bland, as the case unfolded in Montesano.
Two unidentified men believed Mexican were held up on McDowell road near Phoenix by gunmen. One assailant fired wounding one man who was brought to a Phoenix hospital in serious condition.
A Bolshevik communication states Sun day troops occupied Sravarepal the capital of Starvarepal government in the northern Caucasus after fighting in the region.
Mike Dowd middleweight champion halted Jack McCarron in the second round of a six round bout in Philadelphia on March 1. McCarron from Allentown pa was the opponent.
In a four to three decision the court refused to dissolve the United States Steel Corporation and its subsidiaries, deeming the steel trust a legal combination. The ruling introduces public interest as a factor in applying the Sherman Act and dismisses charges against the steel group and several prominent industrialists.
Attorney General Palmer announces his bid for the Democratic presidential nomination via telegram to Georgia party officials. He urges Georgia Democrats to judge the current administration by its record and to allow a primary challenge to express that view. The message notes his appreciation if selected. George Boske is sentenced to hang for the 1919 Rye road murder near Pueblo, per Colorado Supreme Court ruling.
The Supreme Court upheld state power to tax income of non residents from within state borders, in contrast to New York's law struck down for denying exemptions to non residents. Distinctions include resident and non resident exemptions and interstate implications for workers across borders. An injunction blocked New York tax enforcement against New York exemptions for non residents.
Federal Judge Geiger rules Wisconsin Mulberger law applies over federal Volstead act in Manitowoc Products case. Court finds 2 1 2 percent beer may be manufactured and sold under state police power while declaring Volstead section unconstitutional and that neither Congress nor state legislature may redefine liquor to include non intoxicating beverages. Market stake centers on Manitowoc consolidation breweries seeking to halt prohibition enforcement.
Dr. Ray Lyman Wilbur president of Stanford told the Annual Congress of Medical Education in Chicago that hospitals for the insane are truly terrible. He urged teaching hospitals in every city, better training for nurses, and closer ties between mental health care and medical schools to advance psychiatric education. He warned against outsourcing medical education to the state and stressed physician leadership in mental health policy.
A Mexican bandit named Cacheton was found hanged on February 28 near the site where Augustus Morritt, former American consul at Mazatlan, was killed February 26. State department advices say the bandit was executed possibly as Morrill’s slayer by order of Cipriano Corona, bandit leader in Colima.
Tombstone Arizona March 1 jurors for the Bisbee deportation case are drawn from 2230 names. About half reported and 450 examined with many excused for work with copper interests or statutory reasons. The first defendant is Harry E. Wootton a Bisbee hardware dealer. The court adjourned to prepare for a lengthy trial expected to last four to six weeks.
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