06 Mar 1920
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 25 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1920
Page
1
Democratic Senators seek to gauge how far the president will back a compromise on the pact quarrel. The dispute involves key party leaders weighing concessions and the potential impact on policy and votes.
Democratic leaders plan a potential White House conference with President Wilson to gauge his stance on a treaty compromise and its use as a campaign issue. The talks aim to clarify how far the president will endorse concessions and what measures Congress might take to ease postwar status, centering on Article X.
Frankfort Kentucky March bill to legalize boxing within twelve rounds moves through the lower house by a slim vote. The measure sets no-decision bouts as the standard and outlines regulatory conditions for sanctioned matches.
Weather outlook shows fair in Denver on Saturday with cloudy and colder conditions in the east portion Sunday. Arizona expected little temperature change with no significant precipitation under mild winds. humidity readings and wind speed noted earlier in the day.
Major R. W. Schroeder, chief test pilot at Mc Cookfield Dayton, set a world altitude record of 36,026 feet after an aircraft drop. He aimed to climb 409,000 feet and vows another attempt after recovery. He lost consciousness when oxygen ran out, regained near the earth and landed safely. He suffers from partial blindness from the cold. The official record previously stood at 21,000 feet by Roland Kohlfs. Adjutant Casale of France claimed an unofficial 83,187 feet.
The House ware and means committee faced conflicting views from veterans groups as it weighed relief plans. Lovenbein and Sperry clashed over a $1 daily pay proposal versus a $500 flat bonus, with most ex servicemen favoring some financial aid and editors urging parity with shipyard workers.
London march 1 Alan Mavheron chief secretary for Ireland defended the Irish administration in the house of commons last night. He warned the situation in Ireland was dangerous with the Hin Fon claiming 206000 men ready to strike at any hour of the day or night.
Painters in Las Vegas New Mexico plan to organize forming a painters union. A central union already exists in the city and a meeting is called to establish the local group for collective bargaining and standards.
First Lieutenant G IUsher and Second Lieutenant L M Wolfe, part of Flight B1 Twelfth Aero Squadron, arrived in Douglas from Nacozari after a forced landing in Sonora. They report losing direction due to a failing compass and running out of fuel. They face possible court martial after a preliminary investigation in El Paso.
New York reports Antoinette Konner known as the diamond queen died by poison while under arrest in Kislinger’s office. Kislinger also faces charges in the alleged diamond thefts totaling about $20,000 in uncut stones found in Konner’s handbag.
The note from the French and British premiers to President Wilson on the Adriatic dispute was released by the state department. It endorses direct negotiations between Italy and Jugoslavia with US participation, notes Wilsons prior willingness to accept negotiated terms, and calls for a joint effort by the United States France and Great Britain to propose concrete settlement plans while preserving Albanian self government and Adriatic access for Jugoslavia. The premiers stress secrecy of the London treaty and urge a rapid settlement to restore peace and aid Southeastern Europe reconstruction.
Robert P. Stroud, convicted of killing guard Andrew Turner at United States Penitentiary Leavenworth on March 28, 1918, was sentenced by Judge Robert Lewis of Denver to be hanged between 6 and 9 a.m. on April 23 inside the prison. The execution will be conducted by U.S. Marshal OT Wood of Kansas. Stroud showed emotion and claimed defense testimony was blocked by fellow prisoners. His only chance lies with President Wilson as his mother appeals for clemency in Washington.
Washington reports severe north and northeast gales forecast along the Atlantic coast steamer lanes tonight and tomorrow. The weather bureau issued the warning late today.
Kansas City reports former Senator James Hamilton Lewis predicts Woodrow Wilson will be named by acclamation at the Democratic National Convention in San Francisco. He told Missouri Democratic women that complimentary ballots will precede the acclimation, presenting Wilson as the embodiment of campaign issues.
Tombstone Arizona March 5 The jury for the trial of Harry E. Wootton first of 210 defendants to be tried in the Bisbee deportation case was completed for the second time this week. Twenty four men will face peremptory challenges with eleven remaining after removals. Court adjourned to allow decisions on challenges and to await a witness. The case has dragged since February 2 with juror controversies and a public protest by the American Legion over a question asked by Assistant County Attorney George Roark.
Trial records show that the telegrams sent in cipher by Caillaux were easily decoded by the French Foreign Office. The evidence demonstrates the vulnerability of the security method used and confirms official access to the coded communications.
Paris March 5 The Caillaux trial heard five witnesses and read depositions tying the Agadir incident of 1911 to alleged German influence. Cipher telegrams from Berlin were described as an open book to France's foreign office, while Caillaux cross examined witnesses, drawing mixed court reactions.
Thomas W. Miller chairs the American Legion committee presenting a broad bonus scheme to Congress to satisfy ex soldiers. The Ways and Means committee reviews the plan while leaders fear early estimates of 2.6 billion dollars may be too low and the total could reach five billion.
The Daily Telegraph reports the Allies plan to occupy Constantinople following the Armenian genocide reaction. Britain aims to seize the Turkish capital with France and Italy invited to cooperate, with replies awaited. Paris notes the Allied council backing strong action and orders for British forces near the city.
Charles Pickle Stewart is held for grand jury action without bond after a preliminary hearing before Justice B Rawlins. The charge concerns the disappearance of Angela Sanches of El Paso on August 13 1918 whose body was found in a barn in January.
New York March 5 The railway executives association formed a committee to confer with rail road brotherhoods on wages and working conditions. Led by L Bardo the panel will join a joint board under the transportation act to settle wage demands since last August.
Washington March 3 Action on Bainbridge Colbys nomination for secretary of state again was deferred by the senate foreign relations committee after members objected to voting until they had more information. No definite charges or formal investigation were decided, but it was the general opinion that certain matters should be cleared up first.
Reports in Duluth today allege a looming independent steel interests combination valued in the millions of dollars developing in the east. The notice signals major industry concerns and future market shifts.
Washington March 3 Five million barrels of federal grain corporation soft wheat flour may be sold on credit in Europe unless Congress authorizes 50 million dollars in loans to finance the sales Julius Starnes head of the corporation told the house rules committee Today he said he has authority to make the sales on credit but hopes the loans will be approved The flour priced at 10 75 a barrel is described as the cheapest in the world and housewives are said to prefer hard wheat flour
The diary of Rev. C. T. S. Crathern describes seventeen American relief workers confined for twenty two days in a mission compound at Marash. They faced constant shellfire from Armenian and Turkish forces, widespread destruction, and mass refugee suffering as French and American efforts continued amid heavy bombardment and nightly gunfire.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.