13 May 1918
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1918
Page
1
Federal and local authorities uncovered a gang’s cross border opium smuggling operation based in El Paso and San Antonio after a Frisco arrest exposed their methods and routes. The case details the gang’s routes, operatives, and the illegal profits.
A San Francisco merchant named T. D. Davis confessed to smuggling opium and cocaine into the United States from Mexico via El Paso and San Antonio. Federal raids yielded over 59 thousand dollars in contraband, with warrants out for Nathan Abraham and Jace Scharling of San Francisco and Joseph Kabe of Honolulu, as authorities cited a ring said to ship opium in trunks over two years.
Seven cans of opium were seized at the international bridge in El Paso on Thursday along with the car used to transport them. Officials say the opium likely came from Mexico City via an organized gang of smugglers and may connect to prior seizures in San Antonio.
The message claims Uncle Saw sent aviators to France aboard hospital ships. The reply asserts the accusation is false and that Uncle Bum is a shrewd elder, implying the story is unfounded and nonsensical.
Lieutenant-Colonel Lord George Wellesley, great grandson of the Duke of Wellington, arrives in the United States to command Royal Air Force men in the eastern states. He aids British and Canadian recruitment hoping to enlist more men for the air service.
London reports Petrograd dispatches noting Germany pushes for military occupation amid tensions after Count von Mirbach's ultimatum. Bolshevik leadership holds extra session to address threats while Moscow braces for possible defense against aerial and ground attacks.
In the May Delaware filing a new company name appears as New Conepayion Huntin fr with shares valued at 100 each and total value around 24 040. Directors listed include BOPP Wher of fox Cyiets and BO shurex Coote Hi with Johnson and Hateh as officers and 25 shares mentioned for Hateh and 15 for another holder.
Survey crews from oil and surveying groups begin a ten town survey along the Rio Grande between the Rio G rams river and the Bungee de Chaus, focusing on archaeological sites. Officials plan to guide settlers and map routes, with attention to potential discoveries and northern Spanish American history.
An observation balloon broke away near San Antonio Texas on May 1. Two cadet observers in the balloon were saved after it escaped and descended, with details of the incident and pursuit by a helicopter or carrier unit at Kelly Field.
Paris dispatch cites two American aviators William Thomaser of Pittsburgh and Leon after leading a patrol. Both credited with downing enemy aircraft in close combat and displaying superior marksmanship and courage in the air.
Washington May 11 Gen John Lejeune has been ordered to command the Marine Corps post, succeeding Brigadier General Charles A. Doyen who is invalided home. General James Gle will head the Marine board as part of the transition.
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