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22 May 1924
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1924
Page
1
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Washington May 21 The War Department warned veterans against rushing bonus claims noting a large application blank and a 15 million order for paper. A new Adjusted Compensation Service will handle certificates and cash disbursements under the act with Major Owen Clark leading the division.
Federal actions in Newark aim to issue bench warrants for six individuals and one corporation named in the grand jury indictments. Tex Rickard and Jap Mama of New York figure among those charged in the nationwide probe tied to the Dempsey Carpentier fight and interstate commerce. Authorities expect warrants to be served as defendants are located, with several believed from the middle Atlantic region.
Dan Doewd of Boston, light heavyweight, was suspended for ten days by the Atlanta boxing commission after a ten round bout last night. Officials said he stalled and failed to display full effort in the fight.
The report notes the highest temperature and the lowest humidity at 6 p m. with precipitation expectations. It lists humidity readings around 87 and 15 percent at specified times and mentions a dated forecast segment for the day.
Eighteen inches of water covered the east approach of the bridge over the Rio Grande at Socorro after a dike broke. Clyde Tingley and R. L. Cooper investigated and said the area would be bled dry by Thursday. The bridge remains a tourist route to California Las Cruces and El Paso as water falls and repairs proceed. Two cars ran off the flooded approach but were extricated with no damage.
Washington May 41 Tax reduction bill endorsed by leaders of both parties reached final shape. Conference report expected in Senate and House action soon with little opposition. Simmons income tax schedule retained, but other major Democratic provisions on publicity and undistributed profits dropped. Officials call the measure fair and likely to be signed by President Coolidge amid debates on revenue and deficits.
Senator Sterling urged the Senate not to prejudice Wheeler's court trial by adopting the majority committee report exonerating him of the charge that he accepted a fee to lobby before the interior department. He argued the grand jury action was justified and spoke for over three hours amid crossfire from colleagues.
A local obituary notes the death of a pioneer figure described as a loyal friend and standout in the community. The notice recalls his influence and long residence in New M.
The Standard Oil Company of California has contracted to drill a test well just north of the city on the Floersheim ranch and aid two other structures in the area. Geologists consider the oil structures here promising with wells expected soon.
New York May 21 Charles W Rendigs was found guilty of perjury in the juror qualification examination in the E M Fuller bucketshop case after a jury rendered verdict.
A man known as R. T. Clark claims he is Freddie Leib, kidnapped from Quincy Illinois at age five by a jilted lover seeking vengeance. The late Prof. William H. Leib died after decades of searching for his missing son, prompting Clark to investigate and conclude he is the missing child.
Las Vegas New Mexico May 21 delegates from precincts outside No 29 and 5 clashed with George H Hunker chairing the Democratic central committee. Resolutions pledged support for Hunker and McAdoo for president while criticizing Gov Hinkle and other party actions. Dissenting delegates left the hall as the county delegation backed Hunker and Seligman. Endorsements for Jones Morrow and others were approved.
Three United States Army around the world planes landed at Kashiwabara Bay before flying to Minato Japan from Hitokappu and Mito khapnoa Bay. The May 17 arrival marked about 5 115 miles covered in 71 hours 20 minutes with average speed near 70 mph while noting pontoons slowed the aircraft.
The Rio Arriba county convention in Espanola delegates to Las Cruces for William G McAdoo and Arthur Seligman as national committeeman. They endorsed Governor James F Hinkle state administration George H Hunker state chairman Senator A A Jones and Congressman John Morrow.
Harry K Thaw post bail of 500 dollars on conspiracy and other indictments and plans to depart for his mother's home in Pittsburgh tonight He pleads not guilty to assault kidnapping and conspiracy charges involving the 1915 Gump case and notes his total bail in New York is 10500 The DA cites no witness promise from Gump and Thaw defends his movements claiming reporters followed him to see his physician Dr Valdemar Sillo
A congressional investigation into land grants to the Northern Pacific Railway Company was authorized by a House resolution with Senate support. The action aims to examine grant details and potential irregularities in how the lands were allocated.
Police say three cars were stolen and stripped in a ten day period. A Hayes Dodge touring was found miles away with tires and lamps removed. A Davis Ford touring was located on Willamac street with tires removed. Police cite touring thieves who travel town to town and sometimes commit burglaries to gather parts.
Artesia New Mexico May 21 The Hardwick hotel the largest and most modern in Artesia and a leading eastern New Mexico hotel was sold to Charley Ballard of Roswell. Patronage rose with nearby oil activity. Mrs Ballard will take charge June 1. Other sales include the Mansion building Crockett building Busy Bee cafe and several vacant lots and dwellings.
White House talks with Congressional leaders hint at an arrangement that could lead President Coolidge to sign the immigration bill this week. After meetings with Representative Longworth and Senator Reed, action before week’s end was forecast though no definite plan was disclosed.
Washington reports Henry Ford's bid for Muscle Shoals failed in a Senate agricultural committee vote 10 to 6. Supporters plan an executive session Tuesday to seek reporting without amendment and may push the measure to a Senate vote if committee action stalls.
Las Vegas New Mexico May 21 A game preserve covering nearly 40 000 acres in the Santa Fe mountain range and the Pecos national forest reserve including the Moessmann and Fisher ranch properties thirty five miles northwest of here has been proposed by the San Miguel County Game Protective association. The section includes important breeding grounds of deer and turkey.
Only a little over a quarter of a million dollars out of the one million dollar drought relief loan has been distributed. Applications are increasing steadily but not as fast as last week, and officials doubt the full loan allotment will be used.
Las Cruces New Mexico May 28 arrangements have been completed for handling the democratic state convention meeting here Saturday May 24. more than 600 delegates are expected with preparations to entertain them. delegates arrive by the morning train from the north. committees rooms and county headquarters are mapped. a tour of the valley is planned and a band concert will precede the convention. delegates and visiting women will have receptions and luncheons at noon. overnight accommodations will be arranged if needed.
Washington May 21 A detective story of extraordinary qualities was related before the Senate Daugherty committee regarding the disappearance of epy records of Gaston B Means. Mrs W C Duckstein and husband testified to a shadowing operation with four assistants from March 18 to April 1. The couple described frame up plans against Wheeler and Brookhart and noted that Means diaries and papers were identified on a lonely Washington park road. The hearing also touched on letters dictated by Jess Smith for signatures involving Means Underwood and whisky permits. Chairman Brookhart said action by Attorney General Stone was possible and the committee would resume investigations while dropping pursuit of Remus financial records for now.
Turkey Track ranch in eastern New Mexico shipped 1 600 yearling steers to South Dakota during the past week. It is among the first Artesia shipments this season and signals more cattle from the Artesia stockyards in the coming weeks. Condition fair with rainfall needed for summer growth.
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