Naval officers oppose Mitchell three plan for air defense
Six naval air officers testified against Colonel William Mitchell’s proposed department of national defense before the president’s air board. Lieutenant Byron J. Connell defended Commander John Rodgers’s control of the Hawaiian flight arrangements and opposed complete coastal defense transfer to the army. Meanwhile disciplinary proceedings against Mitchell were pending at the War Department as he vowed the defense fight had just begun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Naval Air
Air Board
William Mitchell
National Defense
War Department
Department of National Defense
Byron J. Connell
Mitchell
John Rodgers
John L. Hines
Army
Kenneth Whiting
Patrick Bellinger
Army Inspector General
Fipitay
Frank Reid
Illinois
House Aircraft Committee
National Defense Department
George A. Nugent
Inspector General's Office
Davis
German Foreign Minister Stresemann Taken Ill at Locarno
Locarno Switzerland October 5 Gustave Stresemann German foreign minister and head of the German delegation to the security conference was taken ill and the plenary session scheduled for tomorrow was postponed. Officials denied any plot against his life, attributing throat irritation and a slight fever to the Locarno climate. The allies were asked to delay the session until the afternoon, hoping his recovery would allow attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Locarno
Switzerland
Gustave Stresemann
Dr. Stresemann
Luther
Unsettled Weather With Showers Expected In Regions
Denver forecasts show unsettled conditions Tuesday and Wednesday with possible showers in the north, colder Tuesday. Arizona expects showers in the northeast on Tuesday, then fair and warmer Wednesday. University data report highs near 84 and lows around 71 with humidity rising to 88 percent at 6 a.m. and 40 percent at 6 p.m. Wind south, day partly cloudy. Sunrise October 7 between 5:04 and 6:06, Albuquerque time. sunset 6:42 to 6:44.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Arizona
Csecen
Franko
Albuquerque
Walapai Indian to be Executed on October 10
Phoenix, Oct 5. Federal officials warned the Walapai Indians that reprisals after the hanging of Susynamie, a 26 year old tribal member, will be disastrous. Susynamie was sentenced to be hanged at the Prescott military reservation for the murder of Arthur Cavell, a Prescott taxicab driver, on April. A special gallows has been built and the execution is set between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. on October 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
Ariz
Mohave County
George Dixon Susynamie
Susynamie
Surynamie
Haskell Institute
Sherman Indian School
Riverside
Calif
County to Let Furniture Contracts for New Courthouse
Bernalillo county commissioners announced they will award steel furniture to Radio Supply Co of Albuquerque and wood furniture to Newton and Halt of Chicago. Total bids run about 21 400 with delivery within 90 days, and most items made to order for the new courthouse set to open early next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernalillo County
Frank Butt
Radio Supply Company
Albuquerque
Newton and Halt
Chicago
Train Hits Automobile. Two Troopers Die in Geneva
Geneva, N Y Oct 5 Two state troopers were killed and about 90 passengers endangered when the Black Diamond Express collided with their automobile at the outlet crossing. Eight coaches derailed in the crash in the night time incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
N. Y
Outlet Crossing
Two Troopers Die as Train Derails in New York Crash
In Geneva New York two state troopers Ernest Rudd of Rome and Thomas Scanlon of Hamilton were killed when a Black Diamond express passenger train derailed after striking their automobile. The crash left a third trooper seriously injured as the engine and eight coaches plunged along tracks and overturned into the Seneca river. The train reportedly traveled at 80 to 90 miles per hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
N. Y
Seneca River
Ernest Rudd
Rome
Thomas Scanlon
Hamilton
Coolidge Train Heads Toward Omaha For Legion Address
President Coolidge travels by rail through Ohio Indiana and Illinois en route to Omaha where he will address the American Legion convention. He greets crowds from the observation platform with Mrs Coolidge and pauses at Flora to thank citizens for a wedding anniversary bouquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flora
Illinois
Mrs. Coolidge
K. 8. Pritchard
St. Louis
Missouri
Omaha
Legion
Mr. Coolidge
Army
Scott Field
President Coolidge
Navajo Chief Opens Court Fight Against Gallup State Bank
Chief Chee Dodge of the Navajo Nation sues Gallup State Bank seeking 28500 for a fraudulent stock issue. Jury impaneling underway in federal court, with Santa Fe attorneys for the plaintiff and a Gallup defense team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallup State Bank
Chee Dodge
Thomas Dodge
Santa Fe
Frances C. Wilson
Supreme Court opens new term amid crowded docket
The day in Washington notes the Supreme Court starting its term with a crowded docket. Naval aviation officers were heard by the President's air boat as the inter-parliamentary union debated customs barriers and armament limits. Interstate commerce commission experts urged disapproval of a proposed straight line railroad across Pennsylvania. Colonel Mitchell reports to the Inspector General's office amid possible disciplinary action. The Methodist board of temperance disclaims responsibility for the prohibition report of the federal council of churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Naval
Inter-Parliamentary Union
Interstate Commerce Commission
Pennsylvania
Mitchell
Inspector General
Methodist Board of Temperance
Federal Council of Churches
Tragedy in Fort Collins as man kills wife and son then himself
Otto A. Imme, 40s, a laborer for Colorado Agricultural College, shot and killed his wife Emma 27 to 30 and their 13 year old son Arthur at their home on South Mason street before taking his own life. A liquor bottle with stains was found. Neighbor accounts cite financial strain and social life as possible motives. An 8 year old boarding with the family escaped the scene in fear. Coroner and sheriff investigated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Collins
Colo
Otto A. Imme
Colorado Agricultural College
Emma
South Mason Street
W. T. Hollowell
Fred W. Harris
Imme
Arthur
Ime
First Round in Mopes Appeal Won by Defense
The Tennessee Supreme Court denied the state’s motion to strike the bill of exceptions in the Scopes evolution case. The motion alleged alterations changing a thirty day deadline to sixty days in the Dayton court minutes, claiming the change affects the appeal timing. The filing argued the minutes show a thirty day limit and must be regular entered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Knoxville
Tenn
Supreme Court of Tennessee
Frank M. Thompson
John T. Raulston
Dayton
Raulston
Plane Wreck Near Des Moines Delays Pulitzer Flight
A naval plane was damaged in a forced landing near Des Moines after a fire. Lieutenant Commander Montgomery the pilot and eight others including Chamberlain and Kidder will fly to Washington to be assigned a new ship for the remainder of the flight to Mineola for the Pulitzer races. The crew is stationed in San Diego.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Montgomery
Chamberlain
Charles Kidder
Washington
Mineola
San Diego
Reg ever gains verdict against bank creditors
Daniel W Dunn was ordered to pay 8130.36 to George W Schoenfurth as receiver of the First National Bank of Clovis after a three day federal court trial. The case, one of three similar suits, held Dunn withdrew funds before the bank closed, giving creditors priority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel W. Dunn
First National Bank of
Dunn
J. A. Hall
J. B. McGhee
Clovis
George S Downer
Albuquerque
Sam G. Bratton
Santa Fe
H. L. Patton
W. A. Havener
William Boyce
Amarillo
Texas
New Bondholders Group Formed Over Rail Reorganization
A new bondholders protective committee was announced led by George F. Roosevelt. The group opposes the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul railroad plan and aims to draft a more equitable alternative for junior bondholders and has requested deposit of securities.
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ST. P
New York
George F. Roosevelt
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul
Fire damages one story building on North Arno
A fire in the 1800 block on North Arno Avenue caused slight damage to a J. M. Garcia property early Monday after two. Fire origin was unknown. Firefighters tore off the roof to reach the blaze and damage was estimated at 40 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Arno
J. M. Garcia
North Arno Avenue
Maurice Klein to Announce World Series Results
Maurice Klein will announce results of the World Series from the Morning Journal booth. The opening game features Walter Johnson versus Ive Meadows and starts at noon in Albuquerque. The Journal will broadcast via leased wire and display updates on its electric scoreboard for local fans.
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Maurice Klein
Southwest
The
Morning Journal
Journal
Walter Johnson
Ive Meadows
Albuquerque
New Mexico Cited for Legion Membership Leadership
Florida New Mexico Nebraska and Delaware win first position on the American Legion convention floor for leadership in membership as of June 15. Recognition comes at the Omaha meeting with each department noted for strong outreach and growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Neb
American Legion Convention
Florida
New Mexico
Nebraska
Delaware
Coolidge to Address Legionnaires in Omaha Gathering
President Coolidge will address the seventh annual American Legion convention in Omaha at 10:36 a.m. and lead a three mile parade with James A. Crain aboard. The Aeronautical Committee debated Colonel Mitchell while subcommittees drafted resolutions and district delegates clashed over press access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Neb
Associated Press
The
American Legion
Aeronautical Committee
William Mitchell
Army Air Service
Coolidge
Legionnaires
Ninth Field Artillery
James A. Crain
Washington
Mitchell
Kansas
Michigan
Minnesota
Ohio
John F. Roche
Detroit
Mich
K. C. Downey
Milwaukee
David Shillinghaw
Chicago
Joe Maloney
Sacramento
Calif
Paul Wentlandt
Olivia
Minn
C. R. Edwards
Westwood
Mass
Frank Warner
Norfolk
District of Columbia
Junius Peyser
Washington, D. C
Philadelphia
Penn
Legion
H. L. Spafford
New York
Howard Savage
John McQuigg
George Ll. Berry
Tennessee
Pact to Insure European Peace Drafted At Locarno Talks
Locarno Switzerland October 5 Germany and western allies opened discussions on a draft pact to guarantee European peace through dispute arbitration and military guarantees. Germany signaled continued opposition to Article XVI Rhine pact provisions while a separate Franco Polish accord may bypass the obstacle.
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Germany
Europe
France
Rhine
Poland
Veteran air mail pilot search continues for Ames
Bellefonte Pennsylvania October 5 hope to find air mail pilot Charles H Ames alive faded as night fell after four days of fruitless searching Four veteran flyers Page Lewis Lee and Allison from Chicago will join the search Authorities say they will arrive tomorrow and join the Chicago Cheyenne air way route pilots who know the terrain
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Bellefonte
Charles H. Ames
Air Mail
Carl F. Eege
Air Mail Service
Ames
Chicago
Page
Lewis, Lee
Allison
Dor eny Loan 10 Fall 13 Outrage Over Common Decency
A government counsel criticizes a transaction between a former cabinet member and an oil magnate, labeling the arrangement an outrage on common decency. The report notes the involved figures and the public reaction to the controversial deal.
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Government_Counsel
Leases Challenged Over $100,000 Connection
In San Francisco on October 5 the defense and government clashed over a $100,000 loan to former Secretary Albert B. Fall by oil magnate Edward Doheny. Government argues the payment influenced Fall in granting leases with Doheny interests for the Elk Hills naval oil reserve, while Doheny defense contends others acted within authority and that secrecy around Pearl Harbor was unwarranted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Edward J L. Doheny
Interior
Albert B. Fall
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Doheny
Elk Hills
Paul J. McCormick
Los Angeles
Doheny and
Fall
Secretary Fall
Owen J. Roberts
Mr. Roberts
Pan-American Petroleum and Transport Company
Pan-American Petroleum Company
Congress
Pearl Harbor, Hawaii
Naval Oir Base
Roberts
Pearl Harbor
Hawaii
Frank J. Hogan
Secretary of the Navy
Denby
Former Albuquerque Man Heads Liberian Navy and Engineer Corps
Lee Daves, once with the Southwestern National Forest District, is described as admiral of Liberia's navy and chief engineer of the Liberian boundary survey. He reports on Liberia's boundary work, infrastructure buildout, and economic setup, noting a sparse navy and rapid development since 1920.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albuquerque Man
Liberian
Republic
Albuquerque
Duke City
Lee
Daves
Southwestern National Forest District
Little African Republic
Mr. Daves
C. A. Long
Liberian Boundary Survey
Liberia
Negro Republic
Prince of Wales
Monroevia
Hood
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Department OF Air Defense
Paix Naval
Connell
Hawaiian
Rodgers
Taken IL
Stresemann
Walapai
Aan
Fiet
Newton and
Holt
Goolidge
Central West
Seattle
Wash
Taylor
Woodrow Wilson
Doctor
Sterling Ruffin
Paris
Ruffin
Guloado
Clovis Institution
Legion Meeting
Veteran Flyerg
Lorder
Firestone Tire Company
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