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Albuquerque Morning Journal

Location

Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1926

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Light Snow Falls in Nome as Norge Explorer Ring Begins

Reports from Nome indicate light snow and decorative gay colors welcome the explorer party of the Norge airship. New York Times and St. Louis Globe-Democrat had no word by 11 PM EST on Friday about Norge’s status, 46 hours after last sighting over Point Barrow. Conflicting notices in San Francisco claimed Norge Nina arrival, later deemed unconfirmed by Federal Telegraph. Seattle office denied knowledge of the message.

New York Point Barrow Alaska New York Times St. Louis Globe-Democrat Kings Bay Spitzbergen William C. Lyon The Times Leo Bondy Kotzebue San Francisco Nome Federal Telegraph Company Ene Seattle

Soviet Help Offered If Norge Appeals for Aid

Radio stations along the Arctic coast and eastern Siberia attempt to contact the missing Norge dirigible but report no success. The government offers military and civil authorities full assistance if the Norge communicates for aid within Soviet territory.

Moscow Arctic Siberia Smundsen-Ellsworth Norge

Nome Awaits Amundsen and Norge Return

Nome Alaska May 15 AP In light snow no word on the airship Norge bound for Nome from the North Pole Roald Amundsen and 17 companions were expected to arrive with a strong Nome welcome. Traditional liaisons and hunting decor fill the town as residents wait through the night for news of the expedition.

Nome Alaska Associated Press North Pole Roald Amundsenere Norge Arctic Ocean Nometres Amundsen

Occidental Life Insurance barred from NM by Dow opinion

Santa Fe May 14 Assistant Attorney General Robert C Dow replies to a state insurance inquiry about whether Overden t Life Insurance Co of California may operate in New Mexico. The objection cites name similarity with Occidental Life Insurance Co of Albuquerque which is already incorporated and doing business in the state.

Santa FE Robert C. Dow Rey W. H B.lagner

Weather Forecast for Idener and Arizona

May 14 forecast shows mostly fair conditions for Idener with unsettled northeast portion in day. Arizona expected generally fair Saturday and Sunday with little temperature change. Twenty four hour data ended 6 PM yesterday shows highs around 75 and lows near 44 with modest humidity and light wind. precipitation absent.

New Mexico Arizona

Black Hand Blamed After Pueblo Murder and Wounding

Tony Danna is killed and his brother badly wounded in a speeding car ambush blamed on a rival faction associated with the Black Hand. Police report a lethal confrontation occurred in Pueblo, with investigators pursuing the motive and suspects.

Black Hand Tony Danna

Pueblo Black Hand War Brother Dies In Shooting

Pete Danna the younger of two brothers shot in Pueblo's Black Hand war died late Friday night from wounds. Sheriff Sam Thomas said capture of the murderers is almost certain as they are trapped in a coal camp near Walsenburg with armed posses led by Deputies Kenry Hart and Shorty Martinez closing in.

Pueblo Colo Pete Danna Sam Thomas Walsenburg Kenry Hart Shorty” Martinez

Three Infants Die in Peoria Adoption Mill Case

In Peoria Illinois on May 14 authorities say three infants died after being adopted by Mrs. Alice Marie Cramer in an operation described as an adoption mill or baby farm. The woman confessed and led to the detention of her husband Joe Cramer and others to be questioned about a found infant death in a deserted house. The scheme allegedly matched childless families with babies on overnight orders through ads, noting the children were born out of wedlock.

Peoria, Ill Alice Marie Cramer

Five Die in Colorado Black Hand Shootout Pursuit

Pueblo reports Tony Danna aged 45 died from gunshot wounds after a Friday attack. Brother Pete Danna was gravely wounded. captors named as John and Pete Mulay John and Sam Carlino. Hunters trap between Trinidad and Walsenburg with armed posses patrolling roads. Chief Grady orders wide arrests as Black Hand feuds intensify with other unsolved Detroit killings cited.

Pueblo Colo Tony Danna Pete Danna John Pete Mulay Sam Carlino Trinidad Walsenburg Danna Brothers Frank Bacino Denver Hudson J. Arthur Grady

Mrs Divelbess testifies in Massie murder case

Mrs Rene Divelbess of Holbrook Arizona testified in Adams county Colorado to Massies alleged murder of Catherine Massie on February 1 in a Denver suburb. She confessed relations with Massie and described meeting him after estrangement from her husband Sheriff Louis B Divelbess as the state seeks evidence Massie poisoned his wife.

Brighton Colo Rene Divelbess Holbrook Ariz Virgil A. Massie Massie Catherine Denver Adams County District Court Joel F. Stone Flewald Maasie

Three Die In Kansas Mine Blast At Cherokee Shaft

At the Cigare mine near Cherokee in Kansas three men perished when an explosion trapped workers Friday. Brothers Hallie Jamison and Crockett Jamison were recovered from the shaft during rescue efforts as authorities continued searching for others.

Kansas Pittsburg Kans Cigare Cherokee Here Hallie Jamison Crockett Jamison

Burkhart Bound Over in Osage County Murder Case

Layron Burkhart was bound over for trial in state district court after a preliminary hearing in Osage county. He is charged with the murder of Anna Brown an Osage woman who was shot to death in May 192%.

Pawhubka Okla Layron Burkhart Anna Brown Osage Pridsy

High School Observes Good English Week Program

Albuquerque High School English department presented the first of two Good English Week programs in the auditorium. Friday featured music department numbers, awards by Miss Jardine, and music letters plus a scholarship cup. Extemperaneous theme contest prizes went to Garnett Burks, Ralph Becker, and J MacGregor. Prof. George P. Shannon spoke on four years of English. Music letters were awarded to a list of students including Kenneth Sall and John Strong. Monday will showcase Shakespeare scenes and a Silas Marner piece.

Department of English Albuquerque High School Miss Jardine Garnett Burks Ralph Becker J. (. MacGregor George P. Shannon The State University Kenneth Sall Sam Strong Ted Magee John Strong Fred Crawford Marian Berry Paul Reiter Carl Levitt Clarence Rydholm Myrtle Pierce Lucien Rice Joes Nannah Wilson Shaver Roy Stumph Miss BE Perce Nellie Draper

Price Stabilization Plan Approved in Haugen Farm Relief Bill

Washington May 14 A key part of the Haugen farm relief bill proposing stabilization of prices for six basic crops was approved by the House after amendments failed. The panel approved the section in place, while the equalization fee portion awaits resumption Tuesday amid expected sharp debate.

Washington House Agricultural Committee

Britain expects widespread restart of industries after strike

London May 14 Heavy clouds over Britain’s industrial sectors cleared Friday with most industries likely to resume Monday except mines. The government will back the royal commission plan with 3,000,000 pounds to speed legislation. Railways, tramways, tubes, and omnibuses restart under new agreements. printers remain unsettled.

London Great Britain Baldwin Royal Coal Commission

Body of youth who killed father found in river

Annapolia Md May 14 The body of Harry M Kowe Jr who had been sought since he made a desperate attack upon members of his family age 31 was found in the Severn River near here today. The attack was linked to a 100 business disagreement between the youth and his father.

Annapolia Harry M. Kowe, Jr Severn River Herve Tie Young Howe

Man illegally dead killer ends life under assumed name

H W Paige once labeled legally dead in Colorado Springs died in Los Angeles by his own hand. Identified Friday as Harry W Pring, former Cripple Creek trainer, he disappeared years ago leaving a note for his sister Lydia Pring. The Pring family has suffered four deaths in recent years and relatives plan to travel to Los Angeles.

Colorado Springs Colo H. W. Paige Lon Angeles Harry W. Pring Cripple Creek Pring Lydia Pring Far W. Pring Denver Los Angeles John W. Pring

Georgia boy wins oratorical prize at district meet

Joseph A. Mullarky of Augusta representing the Atlanta Constitution won the mid western zone championship in the national oratorical contest held in Kansas City. His oration on The Constitution qualified him for the national finals in Washington on June 4 and a Europe tour with the other zone winners this summer.

Kansas City Joseph A. Mullarky Augusta Atlanta Constitution Constitution Washington Europe National

New Mexicans Granted Rights on Homesteads

The House Public Lands Committee approved a Senate bill barring creation of new forest reserves in New Mexico and Arizona except by Congress. It also approved a Senate bill authorizing land patents to citizens who have occupied up to 160 acres in New Mexico for 20 years under a title claim.

Washington House Public Lands Committee Senate New Mexico Arizona Congress Secretary of the Interior

Indian Detour to Start with Big Patronage in Santa Fe

The Indian Detour of the Santa Fe Fred Harvey system begins Saturday and will bring at least 5,000 tourists to Santa Fe this summer, with Las Vegas and Albuquerque contributing a minimum six travelers daily each way. Detour trips cost 2 to 50 dollars per person and the Harvey fleet includes 14 12-seat buses, three 11-seat buses, 10 five-seat Packards, three coaches, service cars, and stage coaches, while the Pecos mines night service serves employees headed to the mine’s 12 million dollar operation. Special trains, a funded hotel expansion at La Fonda, and a 60 thousand dollar kitchen wing are planned, supported by a 40-employee Harvey operation here.

Santa FE Fred Harvey System Santa Fe Transportation Company Las Vegas Albuquerque Round House Castle Film Company Harvey Harvey Cars Fonda la Fonda Transportation Company

Woman charged with keeping a disorderly place on First Street

Caterina N Prairie was arrested at 113 North Fiat street Friday afternoon charged with drunkenness and keeping a disorderly place. T C Pruitt W H Wiggins and Maggie Sandoval were arrested at the same time for disorderly conduct. Officers Donahue and Salazar made the arrests. All four will appear before Police Judge Charles J Ritt Saturday at 9 AM.

Caterina N. Prairie North Fliat Street T. C. Pruitt W. H. Wiggins Maggie Sandoval Donahue and Salazar Charles J. Ritt

Derby youth drown after boat capsizes in lake

In Derby Colorado on a Friday night Stanley Haufholder, 18, living four miles east, drowned when a small boat capsized in a lake. Three younger companions swam to shore, unaware he was sinking until they reached land. They tried to help with stapling hooks but could not locate the body.

Derby Colo Stanley Haufholder Here Haufholder

Federal probe targets Scranton Kingston liquor ring

More than fifty railroad officials and employees in Lackawanna and Erie lines were subpoenaed to testify in a federal case in Cleveland about shipments from Scranton and Kingston since January 1. Subpoenas also went to Lackawanna and Lehigh Valley counsel and Kingston brewery workers as part of a widening inquiry into interstate beer shipments and a possible large liquor ring.

Scranton Lackawanna and Erie Railroad Cleveland Ohio Kingston United States Lackawanna and Lehigh Valey Bards Brewery Lackawanna Wyoming

Beer Syndicate Probe Eyes Large Scandal in Cleveland

A federal grand jury in Cleveland convened to probe a beer syndicate scandal tied to an alcohol conspiracy that led to 112 indictments. U.S. Attorney A. E. Bernsteen said 30 subpoenas were issued with about 100 more expected, while Regional Prohibition Director N. Clark and investigator Thomas H. A. Jones noted two months of brewery-focused inquiries and several recent arrests.

Cleveland United States A. EB. Bernsteen Bernsteen N. §. Clark Thomas Hh. A&jone

President Coolidge Speaks in Virginia Centennial Event

President Coolidge sails the Mayflower down the Potomac toward Williamsburg to speak at sesquicentennial exercises marking Virginia’s independence resolutions of 1776. He will receive an honorary Doctor of Laws from William and Mary College amid a Virginia political and diplomatic entourage.

Coolidge Williamsburg Washington President Coolidge Potomac Willamabureg Swanson Glase Montague Virginia Banderas C. Bascom Slemp Henry W. Anderson Richmond

Baby badly cut in automobile crash at Alamogordo

In Alamogordo New Mexico on May 14 the infant child of Mr and Mrs Arthur Acunia was severely cut in the throat during a Sunday auto collision with a Ford sedan. The Wasson car driver Wallace Wasson was in the other vehicle. All occupants sustained cuts from flying glass and the baby was the only one seriously injured but is slowly improving with hope for recovery.

Alamogordo, N. M Arthur Acunia Ihs Mr. Acunia Wallace Wasson

DIES UNDER FIRE Former CT GOP leader John T. King dies

John T. King former Republican National Committeeman from Connecticut died Thursday soon after his indictment for alleged frauds tied to the alien property custodian's office.

John T. King Connecticut Alien Property Custodian

Legion Drive Reaches Goal With 889 Members

The Hugh A. Carlisle post American Legion surpassed its membership goal on Friday with 24 new registrations from 20 teams, lifting total enrollment to 889 and county quota beyond 466. Chairman Harry O. Strong praised the spirit and cooperation, with cleanup squads set to work Saturday to push enrollment further.

Hugh A. Carlisle American Legion Harry O. Strong

Suspected Mail Robber Caught After Gun Battle

Harry C. Burke, tied to the $600,000 mail truck theft, was captured after a wide chase and a gun battle in a Los Angeles residential area. Nearly 100 officers pursued him as he hid in a cellar, Burke slightly wounded, last Friday. Five gang members already face sentences related to the case.

Los Angeles Harry C. Burke Burke Sam Shapiro Charles Warner Frank Tesciana Robert Cargo George Davidson

1800 Planes for Navy Authorized by Senate Panel

Senate military committee reported an amended House bill authorizing a Navy air arm of 1,800 planes with enlarged air service personnel. The change delays a firm timetable, tying growth to yearly budget allocations. It would add over 6,000 personnel and raise officers to colonel, costing about 49 million dollars annually.

Washington Army Air Service House Senate Military Committee Coolidge Senate Budget Bureau Congress Treasury

Washington Day in the Nation’s Capital

President Coolidge sailed aboard the Mayflower for Williamsburg Virginia. The House debated farm relief legislation at a slow pace as senators recalled boyhood memories while discussing the migratory bird bill. Secretary Hoover offered views on emergency fuel legislation to the House Commerce Committee. A replica of the house George Washington occupied was advanced by Secretary War Davis. The Interstate Commerce Commission dismissed the Negro train accommodation controversy for lack of jurisdiction.

President Coolidge Williamsburg Virginia House Hoover House Commerce Committee George Washington War Davis Interstate Commerce Commission

Warsaw Falls to Pilsudski as government flees capital

Pilsudski blocks Warsaw and seizes power while President Ozsudkowski and cabinet abandon the city by air and car. Fighting rages as troops loyal to the government clash with Pilsudski forces. reports claim 200 killed, 1,000 wounded. Federal troops converge on the capital amid political upheaval.

Associated Press Pilsudski Warsaw Berlin Polish Telegraph Agency Belvedere Palace Wojciechowski Prague Sikorski Haller Il’rague Social-Democratic, Peoples and Radical Socialist Party Witos Galicia Pileudski Vilna Poland

Woman Struck by Hit-and-Run Car Near West Central Crossing

Klole Armenta seventeen of Jemez was hit by a hit and run driver near the West Central Avenue railroad crossing Friday at 6 20 pm. Two witnesses say the vampire car had one light burning. She was taken to the Women and Children’s Hospital with injuries not considered serious. Royal police have the car description and license number.

Klole Armenta Jemez Womens and Childrens Hospital West Central Avenue Miss Armenta White Center Line L. P. Holcomb

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