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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1920
Page
1
Californian accuses misuse of funds to influence voters in South Dakota as Johnson faces nomination challenge. Officials report money spent freely to sway results.
Senator Hiram Johnson warned that the high cost of living and campaign spending in the South Dakota primary reflects broader profiteering. He accused Organized big business and trusts of backing rivals Leonar Wood and Frank Lowden, pledging to fight profiteers and keep American youths from foreign entanglements.
Scranton district schools closed as fifty four teachers refused to report for duty after the board denied a $233 monthly raise. Grade teachers now earn 465 to 500 dollars, high school teachers 100 more or less, amid the wage dispute.
Local weather bulletin from Denver Colorado reports Wednesday partly cloudy with light north winds and colder conditions. Arizona forecasts for Wednesday partly fair with colder northeast portion and Thursday fair but colder.
William Stule, after fifteen years in the diplomatic service, is nominated by assistant secretary Phillips to serve as minister to the Netherlands and Louxem hore. He hails from Massachusetts and is part of a political shift under President Wilson's administration.
The Senate rebadopted two Republican reservations to the peace treaty amid strong party lines. The Monroe Doctrine reservation drew 15 Democrats in support and passed 66 to 22, while the domestic questions reservation won 56 to 25 with 14 Democrats crossing. Tomorrow focus shifts to the Shantung reservation as leaders push for a quick vote.
Washington reports Canada and Argentina could challenge U S dairy dominance as both nations push growth in cheese and butter. Officials note Canada leads in exports, with Argentina expanding cheese and butter output, signaling potential future competition and shifts in market supply.
McAlester Oklahoma March 2 Possibilities of a lynching ended when Cap Davis a negro convicted of attacking a white woman and sentenced to imprisonment for forty five years was delivered at the penitentiary. A mob formed at Shawnee but Sheriff H T Brown of Chandler eluded it and camped outside McAlester all night. Sheriff Frank Crane then met him and transported the prisoner by automobile to Holdenville and back to McAlester by train.
Charleston March 2 The fate of the federal suffrage amendment in West Virginia rested on whether the senate would recall its Monday vote and ratify. The senate adjourned without reconsidering the resolution and the house, after making it a special order, postponed action until tomorrow afternoon.
J E B Taussig, long time Wabash manager during government control, was elected president of the Wabash Railroad at a directors meeting here. He had served as president prior to government control.
Net operating income for railroads under government control in January fell to 11 million dollars, a deficit of 64 million from the previous average. Weather and a railroad strike heavily impacted results, though a 53 million gain from a ruling by the Interstate Commerce Commission offset part of the shortfall. Director Hines reported the month did not change the broader 26 month deficit under federal control.
The Jugoslav government replies to French and British ultimatums, affirming strict adherence to the December 9 accord with the United States and rejecting redrawing the Wilson line. It opposes ceding Liassa to Italy and seeks autonomy for Dalmatia with Zara, plus continued local governance from London 1913 framework.
James W. Gerard former ambassador to Germany and James Monroe independent candidate for president from Illinois debated in Sioux Falls on March 2. Gerard said he was no stalking horse for Wilson and urged free speech and a return to a neutral pace on the league of nations while Monroe promoted a new taxation system and producer to consumer farm handling.
Major General Leonard Wood submitted his republican presidential preference petition in Illinois. The filing occurred in the Secretary of State's office today as Springfield gears up for the April 13 primary.
London dispatch notes a shift at the peace conference toward aiding Germany with a large international loan to restore its economy. Security terms and sums for war indemnities are debated while proposals entice smaller neutral states to subscribe. Italy and Yugoslavia seek President Wilsons stance on direct territorial settlements.
London reports representatives from Schleswig and Holstein announce independence from Prussia at Rendsburg. Dr Koester vows to hand over the declaration in Berlin as commissioners Marling Sydow and Mandel rush back to Flensburg Plensburg amid international mediation concerns.
On March 2 in Seville Spain the price of olive oil rose by 2 percent per kilogram marking an unprecedented gain in the market.
Franklin D Olier testifies before the Ways and Means Committee urging Congress to fulfill the obligation to all World War I survivors. He argues for benefits and support for veterans, stressing national duty and financial paths.
Washington hearing on veterans relief bills drew heckling as American Legion reps rejected the label government bonus. Franklin Tyler urged extra back pay for three million servicemen disabled or financially strained, while lawmakers questioned funding and administration under the war risk program.
Senator J. S. McLennan of Sydney Nova Scotia issues a manifesto calling for a new National Party to counter growing farmers party influence and free trade pressures. He argues Canada's tariff system built industries over forty years and should not be disrupted with incalculable loss to the dominion.
William H. H. Anderson, state superintendent of the Anti-Saloon League, calls a proposed investigation comical and potentially illegal. He says the plan would require Republican support and would align with Tammany, which he says would violate no law and for twenty years has invited inquiry. Assembly leaders took no action to block the probe.
Mayoer Lomen of Nome addresses the American Protective Association urging repeal of laws banning venison sales. He argues Alaska’s 160 600 deer could be slaughtered to ease food shortages and cites potential meat supply for all. He also notes forest fire causes from pickers and careless smokers.
Texas livestock representative Ed Lassiter told the House Agriculture Committee that virtual elimination of large packers is needed. He urged small local and cooperative stock yards and slaughterhouses, separation of yards from packer control, and ownership by railroads as transportation adjuncts to remove the packers’ preponderant business share.
London reports Sir Auckland Geddes will head the British embassy in Washington with strong trade credentials. He brings a pragmatist view, oversight of consular work, and aims to avoid old diplomatic rifts as Britain and the United States emerge as rapid postwar trade powers.
The Milan strike that had continued for several days ended today with work resuming across the city. Traders and workers returned to their assignments as the partial halt concluded.
President Wilson urged railway executives and unions to appoint representatives to a bipartisan conference under section 301 of the transportation act. He asked for prompt selection of delegates to meet with Director General Hines to begin wage negotiations and avoid delays in resolving the dispute.
Omaha March 2 grocers announce a campaign to fight high living costs starting March 10. When customers seek high priced items they will be shown cheaper alternatives offering similar value. Wholesale pricing will be used to let women compete with bakeries.
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