19 May 1926
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1926
Page
1
A Soviet source argues that extending credits by American purchases will open doors during a ten day recognition effort in the United States. The statement frames credit expansion as a path to greater access and influence in U S economic policy.
Exclusive dispatch reports Red Russia aims to win American recognition by extending credits and bond purchases. Soviet officials boast of doubling pre war trade, with Amtorg Trade Corporation leading U S sales. Delegates Tourbin and Nikonov tout diplomacy as a strategic aim, while American leaders at Charleston acknowledge Soviet mission work. Continued on Page Two.
Police hunted for Aimee Semple McPherson founder of Angelus Temple after she disappeared while bathing at Ocean Park California. An airplane searched the water while ice guards combed the sands. Miss Shafer of Los Angeles said the two women entered the surf together.
President Coolidge supports ratification of the French debt agreement this session while leaders in both houses expect action before the Senate acts. Hearings begin Thursday by the House Ways and Means Committee as lawmakers weigh France's ability to pay and potential delays loom.
In Los Angeles on Tuesday May, Rene Adoree motion picture actress was granted a final decree of divorce from screen star Tom Moore in court.
Francis W. Wood led a Santa Fe Dinner Club discussion in Albuquerque criticizing a plumbers' combine. He decried ordinances and union controls that restrict entry, apprenticeship, and work hours, alleging merchants and employers enforce a monopoly with public harm.
A rough weather update notes unsettled conditions in New Mexico with occasional showers mainly in eastern areas. Wednesday and Thursday should be generally fair with little change in temperatures. Forecasts for the next 24 hours include temperature readings and wind notes from regional observations.
Philadelphia judge Eugene C. Bonniwell led the Democratic race for Pennsylvania governor, with rival Samuel Shull and former judge William F. Porter trailing as returns from 1,642 districts showed Bonniwell ahead. In Republican races, William S. Ware led for U S senator with Pepper and Pinchot following amid mixed county results.
Oklahoma court rules Walker Blaine, Gray’s nephew, is legal heir to Osage Indian Lawrence Jay estate. Claimant Mrs Josephine Gray James argued a deathbed marriage after her divorce but state supreme court affirmed district court findings that no valid marriage existed and she has no estate rights.
On Tuesday two Black men in Chicago confessed to police that they were responsible for two murders and more than fifty robberies over the past year.
M. P. Stamm, owner of a Rhode Island red rooster, was feeding his chickens Tuesday afternoon in New Bedford when the rooster sprang at him and spurred his hand, severing an artery. He lost so much blood he was confined to bed that afternoon.
Rose Mackenberg testified before a house committee about a Washington fortune teller claiming seances were held at the executive mansion with President Coolidge present. Mrs Coates denied the allegation and the White House stated no seances occurred during the Coolidge administration.
New York on May 18 experienced a mild day with temperatures rising from about 60 degrees in the morning to 70 by noon. The city saw an average slightly above the yearly norm while Portland Maine marked its warmest May 18 in eight years at 75 at noon and Rostan reached 80 by 4 p.m.
The U S senate passed a joint resolution allowing the retroactive return of duty free cattle still in Mexico. Senator Ralph H Cameron pushed the measure. the house previously acted. Cattle exported before January 1 1928 became duty free upon return, and owners may be refunded duties paid since that date.
At the New Mexico Public Health Association convention in Las Cruces the officers were elected with Albuquerque named as next convention city. Dr. C W Gerber of Las Cruces became president and Dorothy Anderson of Santa Fe was named secretary treasurer.
Rome reports Mussolini approves a labor system that centralizes control via the ministry of corporations. Unions lose power, thirteen national associations form, three confederations coordinate, and compulsory arbitration along with special labor courts and a new code will govern disputes. The government retains broad power to intervene to protect national interests.
The final report of Gano and company on the building inspector's office audit will be presented to the city commission at Wednesday's meeting. A partial report dated February 18 was accepted but not signed, with three sections and the transmittal letter removed before submission.
Santa Fe May 18 The Black Cloud Mining and Milling company an Arizona corporation filed for eign corporations statement with the state corporation commission Tuesday naming I. D. MacTavish of Magdalena as statutory agent Gabel de Alia.
Ross Kirkpatrick 80, aviator with Ford Motor Company air service, was killed at Summit on Tuesday night when his all metal mail plane nose dived into soft ground after a forced landing. The storm damaged 300 homes in Harvey and caused extensive property loss across the region.
The Capitan section of the Lincoln National Forest reported the season’s first fire covering about 100 acres with $300 suppression costs. Firefighters and residents fought a 24 hour battle against winds before rain and snow halted the flames, which officials suspect were started at multiple points along a mile long front.
Geneva observers heard that nations fear disarmament because weaker powers can later threaten stronger ones. Premier Mussolini’s spokesman warned against weakening a weak state to strengthen a strong one. Hugh Gibson urged steady effort and regional arms restraint while noting US openness to further naval limits and submarines reduction. Lord Cecil argued Britain’s army size hinges on overseas commitments rather than other nations’ forces.
An evocative local tale recounts the Duke of Albuquerque alias Alburquerque arriving to view the modern city, admiring its lights and rapid growth. The whimsical apparition describes his earthly return from heavenly duties to witness the town’s booming bustle and engage with residents. He plans to appear Thursday and Wednesday nights.
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