13 Mar 1920
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1920
Page
1
Senate debate opens after Senator Lodge proposes a substitute for the Lodge reservation to Article X. The move sparks a quarrel over whether the draft is weaker, with irreconcilables opposing harmony and Democrats watching closely for a vote timeline.
Democrat Louis A. Cuvillier introduced a resolution to investigate all Anti-Saloon League activities across New York including the state capitol. The measure passed 61 to 52. He also filed a bill to legalize beer up to six percent alcohol in New York state.
Morning Journal Special from Frankfort Kentucky reports the state senate passed a bill to allow twelve round boxing contests under athletic commission supervision. The measure, already approved by the house, allocates five percent of receipts to a state fund and requires governor approval.
Daily News reports actor David Warfield was struck by an automobile in Los Angeles. He sustained a broken leg and lacerations to the face and hips and was taken to a hospital for treatment. doctors were unsure of internal injuries.
Denver and Cole predict pleasant weather through weekend with partly cloudy skies. New exico expects warmer conditions Saturday and Sunday with dry weather. Arizona forecast mainly cloudy Saturday and Sunday with warmer temperatures.
The university recorded yesterday's conditions ending at 6 p.m. The report notes a maximum temperature near 65 degrees and high humidity around 6 p.m. Wind velocity reached a moderate level from the northwest, with clear skies observed.
In Tombstone Arizona March, Harry E Wootten's defense argues laws of necessity apply to his alleged deportation of Fred W Brown during the 1917 Bisbee deportations. Burges contends a belief in danger justified action to save life and property amid mining district unrest. Judge St Patt e adjourns to Monday. another defendant Milo Vasco Eilich acquitted in a separate burglary case.
Buffalo wins the bid to host the 1921 American Bowling Congress tournament. John F. Smith of Buffalo elected president, succeeding Robert W. Brown of Louisville. Delegates from Chicago Milwaukee Buffalo New Orleans and other cities participated in the annual meeting.
Rear Admiral Sims testified before a senate committee that concentrating all available forces in European waters would have saved more shipping from German submarines. He argued the navy erred by keeping American forces near home and cited cablegrams predicting German raider movements as proof of the need for vigor ous cooperation with the Allies.
An anti parking ordinance targeting downtown traffic, restricting passenger cars to two minutes, prompts a referendum drive led by tower supply firms. If enacted on April 16, it risks raising streetcar fares and altering business layouts as 30,000 autos crowd downtown streets daily. The Automobile Club supports the measure amid clashes with auto users.
London reports the sixth of six destroyers presented by the Admiralty as a free gift to the Australian navy has been formally handed over by the Australian high commissioner Andrew Fisher and will reach Sydney by Anzac Day April 25. Ships include Tattoo, Tasmania, Stalwart, Anzac, Wordeman. Fisher notes they differ greatly in design, armament, speed, and range from older Australian destroyers.
Special correspondence reports Socorro voters at a republican convention endorsing Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood for the presidency. Delegates to the county and state conventions were slated, with the state gathering set for Santa Fe on March 26.
Washington reports from the Ways and Means Committee on March 12 show a burst of argument after witness testimony suggesting Congress would trade votes for relief. Frank Keech a New York broker argued some bills attract political pressure, while Fordney called the insinuation an insult. George Rushmore a former sergeant warned soldiers may ignore fiscal risks and a Washington enlistment veteran Leonard Ormerod urged overseas troops receive more than domestic forces with a cash bonus preferred to bonds.
Montesano March 12 ten Industrial Workers of the World await jury verdicts on the Warren Grimm murder linked to Armistice Day violence at Centralia. Additional charges accuse all ten of murdering Arthur McFifresd, another American Legion member, with prosecutors arguing bias-free verdicts despite admitted prejudice.
Major Leonard Wood, Republican presidential hopeful, urged Americans to hold fast to law, order, property rights, and constitutional government. Speaking before the Scottish Rite’s Actual Past Masters, Wood warned against the Red element and called for united propaganda to advance “sound Americanism.”
Washington reports show a split in the miners dispute with a majority backing a 25 percent wage rise and the White House seeking reconciliation before action. John P. White leads the minority plan for about five percent, while talks in New York foresee no suspension of work at month end as negotiations continue.
In the White Light district on Broadway two jewelry stores were robbed by armed bands. A pedestrian was shot and two suspects were arrested after the thieves fled through crowd and into the subway. Proceeds totaled thousands of dollars in gems.
Ottawa March 12 Hugh Guthrie solicitor general presented a bill to grant women 21 or older the right to vote in federal elections. The measure would enfranchise British citizens regardless of sex and replaces the wartime act. It forbids voting by marital status and requires naturalization for non native born women.
Baltimore judge grants petition of Perley Spiker and wife for the legal adoption of Emily Knowles baby wife of Guy Spiker. Spiker met the English girl during Overseas Service. he is the child’s father.
Senator Reed publicly criticized editors from the Courier Journal and the New York World and others who urged ratification of the peace treaty. He doubted fewer than fifty editors in the country could score 1 percent on an exam of the League of Nations idea.
The exact status of the Newberry elections conspiracy trial remained in doubt as Frank C. Dalley said he would decide tomorrow how to proceed after Paul Kine, defense witness and campaign manager for Truman H. Newberry in 1918, collapsed on the stand. King was rested and back at his hotel, resting. If cross examination is waived, rebuttal will occur tomorrow and the case may close late next week as scheduled.
Armed bandits smash a window at a Broadway area jewelry shop and steal valuables as patrons flee. Five people are reported held at bay during the robbery, with authorities investigating the incident in New York.
Tremendous ice jam in the Susquehanna River from Port Deposit to Havre de Grace finally broke after heavy bombardment by planes and warm weather. Officials believe the danger to Port Deposit is over and citizens plan a banquet in gratitude to the airmen.
Branson reports from Taney county indicate nine deaths from yesterday's tornado in the Meira vicinity. Earlier tallies credited eleven fatalities. A public funeral is planned for Sunday for the nine victims. Two injuries remain critical as area flood danger lessens tonight.
Atlanta March 2 acceptance tonight by street car workers of the 15 percent wage increase awarded by arbitration ends a three day strike in which no car moved locally or interurban.
Photograph shows Elizabeth of Romania as engagement to the Duke of Sparta, former Crown Prince of Greece. Announcement described the alliance as a royal match with prominent European ties.
Washington lawmakers debated meat packing control as producer advocates call for government regulation of packers and stockyards as public utilities with regular book inspections. Kansas Cattle Growers' secretary Joseph Mercer and Swift & Company oppose tighter limits while Oscar Mayer defends small independents against big packer power.
Paris dispatch notes former President Poincare in an article denouncing Germany for attempting to revise the Versailles treaty. He criticizes the supreme council on eastern policy, the Adriatic, and the Russian secret government, urging timely decisive action and a close with the council.
Las Cruces district court capped jury arguments at three hours per side as trial of Maj. F. M. Scanland for the Hutchings killing proceeded. Juror illness, reported influenza in W. L. Hersey, raised delay concerns for tomorrow’s proceedings.
Las Cruces New Mexico March 12 May F M Seamand denied any race involvement in the Hutchings death and claimed no knowledge of race entries. Major Scanland testified of pretrial meetings and target practice near Lanark while others described timing of shots as witnesses clapped to mark intervals. The jur y is expected to deliberate late today.
Unclear notes show teams Los Angeles Chicago Nationala and Vernon Coast with scores 18 to 7 and 14 batteries listed. Player names Hendrix frailey Daly Dell De Vormer appear as frayed entries amid fragments of a box score.
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