13 Oct 1915
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1915
Page
1
A Silver City Elks Band of twenty plays to boost Grant County during a three day event. The delegation opens with a 10 00 boost stunt and aims to showcase local pride and county unity.
Grant county attracts crowds with copper and mineral displays at the New Mexico state fair. The Chino Copper company of Santa Rita operates large copper production. Burro Mountain mines develop with a new plant. Silver City Elks band arrives. motto The Town is Yours greets visitors.
Readable portion indicates a weather forecast for Whitter Ort New Mex with hints of Wednesday and Thursday fair and warm in the northeast portion.
Weather report for twenty four hours ending yesterday shows a high of 67 degrees and a low of 28 with a 39 degree range. At 6 pm the temperature was 65 degrees with northwest winds and clear skies.
The text extols Grant County landmarks including Phia mine at Hanover Pinos Altos and Lateky Bill mine in San Jose rich ore yields. It notes Phelps field turquoise mines Dodge copper mines Burro mountains and Silver City health facilities including normal school and sanatoria at Fort Bayard.
Roosevelt county displays a strong exhibit led by Dr Reid of Portales at the Albuquerque fair. The setup includes a model kitchen with Roosevelt county products, an electric iron and range powered by Portales Power and Irrigation, twenty eight varieties of beans, a model dairy cow, poultry and ducks, pits, pumping plant, and livestock industries highlighting Roosevelt county farming. The exhibit aims to show rural life and dairying strength to visitors and judges.
Progress of schools under benevolent tutelage of federal agents is shown in striking fashion at the state fair. Report highlights well organized displays and educational exhibits reflecting strong performance by Indian schools.
Superintendent Heuben Perry leads a vast Albuquerque Indian School exhibit showcasing Navajo and Hopi craftsmanship. Furniture, silverware, blankets, and drawings highlight skilled students with pieces valued up to $500. The display fills the fair’s space and educates visitors on native artistry.
The Boston Red Sox defeated the Philadelphia Nationals three to one, with Alex Alexander set to start a decisive sixth game in Philadelphia. Cravath and Shore led hitters for Philadelphia, but Boston’s early lead held as the Phillies failed to drive in runs.
The U S government defends higher indirect taxes on higher incomes in a Supreme Court brief. It argues that progressivity shifts the load to the wealthy, exempts individuals below $9000, and allows classifications as long as real distinctions exist.
Former District Attorney B. D. Tittmann notes Elephant Butte dam originated in Sierra County and remains there. He manages the Sierra County exhibit, a highlight of the county tent with many items for visitors to view.
Bostonese secure 2 1 victory over Philadelphia to stay alive in race for title. Alexander faces Phillies in final hopeful showdown, keeping season drift toward championship.
Government fights challenge to income tax law arguing it does not discriminate unconstitutionally between rich and poor. Briefs filed respond to contention that the tax structure is unjust and unconstitutional.
A Brescia telegram reports Gorizia, 22 miles from Trieste, about to surrender as Italian forces mass heavy guns and bombard from five points. Simultaneously Tolmin defenses are under renewed Italian attack while Austrians reportedly abandon several miles of trenches on the Carso.
The German steamer Nicodemia, laden with iron ore from a Swedish port to Hamburg, was sunk yesterday in the Baltic by the British submarine K-19 off Olund. The crew were ordered to abandon ship and reportedly all reached the boats safely.
In Los Angeles on October 12 a jury of thirteen men will be impaneled to try Matthew A. Schmidt for murder in the Los Angeles Times building dynamite case. Witnesses arrive and testimony is expected to start Monday with a substitute juror available if needed.
George F. Stackpole remained critically ill at Bellevue Hospital in New York after anthrax infection. He received antitoxin treatment used previously for cattle and sheep, and doctors reported slight improvement on the following day.
In the House of Commons Sir M Edward Grey stated that raw cotton, cotton waste, and cotton yarn are contraband and every effort is being made to prevent them from reaching Germany, reflecting a stricter embargo on cotton exports.
In Clifton Arizona miners backed by Governor Hunt formed a five person committee to meet mine managers in El Paso. The move aims to end a strike ongoing since September 11 with police and union relief committees preparing to act if disorder occurs.
London reports another British victory in Kamerun Western Africa after a 30 hour engagement at Willingiagas. Allied forces press the German colonial outpost and pursue remaining enemy numbers.
Russian and Allied forces press major fronts in Europe as Grand Duke Nicholas is expected to command Russian Balkan troops. Anglo-French actions in Salonika advance. Greece shifts neutrality amid Bulgarian attacks and Serb defense weakens under Austro-German pressure.
In London on October 12 the House of Commons announced that more than one million pounds weekly is being paid by the British government to the wives and children of soldiers with the colors. The figure was made public during a Commons session this afternoon.
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