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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1920
Page
1
President of Germany with members of his official family returns to the capital from Stuttgart as the government endures a siege and cabinet reaches Berlin to revoke Vader actions.
Berlin returns to normalcy as government loyalists regain power led by President Ebert. Public services resume and a state of intensified siege ends, though reconstruction will take time amid Spartacist agitation in the Rhine and Ruhr regions.
The Denver based Local Report notes New Mexico expect rain on Monday and Tuesday with cooler highs. Arizona foresees rain Monday, colder conditions, and Tuesday fair skies with a warming trend. Data from University readings through 6 pm yesterday show a partly cloudy day with a high of 36 and humidity around 32 percent. Maximum wind velocity and direction are listed without specific figures.
President Wilson selected William M. Williams of Montgomery Alabama to succeed Daniel C. Roper as commissioner of Internal Revenue. Williams former solicitor for the Department of Agriculture, will oversee income tax collection and Volstead enforcement and is allied with Senator Underwood.
A March dispatch reports Maj. Gen. L. Thord Gray alleging mass desertion of Kolchak troops after Trotsky’s prison speech. He claims Ottoman and Allied forces evacuated Omek Siberia, with Kolchak’s forces weakened by morale, machine guns, and lack of reserves.
Two gunmen were killed when rival factions clashed in a New York restaurant. Each faction's leader died, a third man was seriously wounded and taken to a hospital. One victim was shot twelve times as walls, mirrors, and windows were riddled with bullets. six revolvers lay on the floor.
London Times editorials portray President Wilson as defeated by the Versailles treaty rejection and warn that the issue will dominate the coming U S presidential campaign. Paris papers note anti Wilson sentiment while European editors weigh the impact on future policy and league prospects.
Constantinople report notes a long line of British dreadnoughts at the Bosphorus signaling the sultan’s waning grip while Turks resist declarations. Mustapha Kemal’s nationalist faction presses through Angora with control near Asti Minor as war communication breaks with Asiatic Turkey and allied troops are limited.
American businessmen report three thousand persons killed in Leipsic as government troops captured the town. They describe shelling of the Volkshaus and labor headquarters, street fighting, the March 4 demonstration deaths, and an armistice ending Thursday noon. Names: David S. Block Irving Giller Samuel L Barron.
Boston reporters note that customs officials uncovered 300 quarts of brandy hidden in a White Star liner after an Italian immigrant woman tried to remove a large porcelain doll from her trunk. Two other women were seen with dolls in their arms as investigators found bottles concealed in their clothing.
The United Mine Workers announced from Denver that Colorado miners may strike on April 1 if coal operators refuse to negotiate a new contract. Robert Foster said several Colorado mines under Black Diamond and other companies face March 31 expirations, with many others awaiting last month’s talks.
Chicago March 21 Federal Judge Kenesaw M Landis denounces the 240 per year bonus cut as rank injustice and says federal clerks and employés should seek public sympathy for higher pay Meanwhile he warns against strikes but urges action to push for restored benefits and fair wages for federal workers
A large protest occurred last night in Oruro against Peru. Demonstrators dragged the Peruvian consul’s escutcheon through the streets and gathered before Peruvian homes and the La Patria office, a pro-Peruvian newspaper.
Henri William Enderis, manager of the Lincoln Frete Reese and former Chicago Milwaukee publisher, died in Lincoln Nebraska today. A brother Guido Enders is with the Associated Press in Berlin Germany.
A group of Americans from Berlin reached Coblenz led by Frederick Simpich of the American consular service and Allen Goldsmith of the relief commission. The travelers stayed at army billeting hostels and hotels and reported no personal danger during the journey.
Berlin reports that three editors of the East Prussian Zeitung were arrested for high treason at Koenigshburg, the home of Dr. Wolfgang Kapp. The case draws attention to the WIRE fund and the BFECI AG involvement.
Stuttgart March 21 The German defense minister Noske said he would restore order in Germany as unrest grows in Mannheim factories. Bridges on the Neckar have been blocked to curb protests and 10 000 Reichswehr troops prepare to confront a red army at Menen.
Samuel Gompers in the American Federationist declares labor will fight non pro labor allies in the 1920 political campaign. He condemns money greed and abuses of injunctions and asserts labor’s interest in all legislation and the welfare of the nation.
Washington notes that steps to declare peace are not expected until later this week. Republican leaders from both chambers begin conferences to define the form of the declaration. Opinions differ between a simple affirmation, repealing war, or a broad international policy statement with Knox leading the current Senate agenda.
Budapest reports the government has ordered all banks closed and money in circulation be stamped. Holders will receive half value in stamped notes and the other half converted into state bonds with four percent interest. The move aims to raise about 7 billion Kronen from a 14.6 trillion Kronen Austro Hungarian note base amid nationwide unrest.
Denver sermon warns that Prohibition could erode rights and lead to state domination under war time zeal. Rev Father Hugh L. McMenamin cites censorship and anti labor laws as dangers, criticizes the league covenant for omitting God, and urges defense of liberty and divine principles.
Attorney T W Gibson summarizes Interior Department regulations for oil and gas prospect permit applications under the new leasing law. Applicants must prove citizenship, provide corporate incorporation, declare no competing interests, describe land, justify prospects, show approved prospecting methods and experience, present a reason for preference rights, include location notices, and post a $1000 corporate bond. Local land office fees are $8 per section with a $10 minimum permit fee.
A government announcement from Stuttgart dated March 20 outlines eight points agreed by Chancellor Bauer and officials with strike leaders in Berlin. Items include cabinet revision, disarmament and punishment, changes in federal offices, democratization, new social legislation, nationalization of key industries, action against hoarding, and disbanding loyalist units with democratic groups formed. Noske and Heine resigned.
President Ebert said Germany will fully punish those behind the revolt. He warned that officers in responsible posts and civilians who joined willingly will be charged with high treason and punished, while some who acted under force or ignorance may be spared. He indicated martial law cases will be decided by lawyers.
The American Smelting and Refining Co and its subsidiary the American Smelters Securities Co report 1919 net income of 5 595 585 down 2 111 914 and operating property earnings of 13 386 253 down 2 535 297 with gross income 14 695 743 down 3 615 825 President Simon Guggenheim cites Mexico disruption and hopes for higher 1920 earnings if unrest subsides. Two prisoners escape guard house at Fort Bliss triggering rifle fire as search continues.
Morning Journal notes exhibition play across multiple cities on March 21. OMA teams Oklahoma City and Fort Worth posted varying scores with listed Batteries and lineups for Chicago, New York, Philadelphia, and other clubs.
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