22 Oct 1924
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1924
Page
1
The amended bill of complaint filed in Los Angeles accuses A.8. Fall and E. L. Doheny of a conspiracy related to the petroleum dispute. The document outlines alleged wrongful acts and seeks legal remedy through the state court system.
In Los Angeles the government suit to cancel Elk Hills naval reserve oil leases held by E. L. Doheny interests opened amid large crowds. The case accuses Albert Fall and Doheny of conspiracy involving a $100000 payment and seeks to reveal misrepresentations and alleged profit:** note: summary condensed to fit constraints.
Denver October 21 forecast calls for New Mexico fair Wednesday and Thursday with little temperature change. Arizona similarly sees fair skies and minimal temperature change on Wednesday and Thursday.
Conditions reported by the university for the past day show a highest temperature of 68 degrees, a temperature range around 53 degrees, and humidity at 6 PM. Winds came from the southwest with a clear day overall.
Sunrise 6 15 a m. local time. Inset at 5 19 a m. Albuquerque time shows 6 to 2 minutes later for October. Sunset 2 to 4 minutes later. City time notes adjust sunrise and sunset by time zone differences.
The Trenton explosion yesterday near Cape Henry claims six lives including Bennett Williams of Southeaston Massachusetts seaman Ensign Henry Clay Drexler of Bethany Beach Delaware Roland Han son seaman from Soldier Town Willam Walker seaman Mayo amp C Bernard Byam seaman Bristol Connecticut and George R Choketer boatswain’s mate from Merchantville New Jersey.
Norfolk scene recalls Trenton turret explosion during target practice off Cape Henry. Ensign Drexler dragged three men to safety amid flames and burns, later dying. Lieutenant John Sedgwick and others saved peers as the cruiser proceeded to Portsmouth port for casualty tallies.
New York news reports Joseph FE Widener plans to make his valued art collection the property of the American public as a memorial to his father. The collection includes fourteen Rembrandts and is at issue in a court case with Prince Felix Youssoupoff who seeks to repurchase two Rembrandts from Widener. The trial is set for December 8.
Census Bureau statistics show 14 412 deaths from automobile and motor vehicle accidents in 1923 within the U S death registration area, a 14 9 per 109 960 population rate. California led states with 32 6 per 160 000, while Mississippi posted the lowest state rate at 4 4.
Heavily armed police patrolled Chicago's Chinatown after a gunfight last night that left one man dead and several others injured. A Chinese laundryman in Rogers Park reported attempts on his life as tensions rose and an inquest into Willie Kee Kai's death continued amid fears of retaliation.
Havana reports the tropical hurricane smashed Arroyos de Mantua causing heavy material loss and eight to twelve deaths with about 106 injured. Telecommunication with the area was disrupted delaying full damage assessment. The storm also damaged tobacco and other crops in the province.
Foggy conditions at San Diego delayed mooring of the Shenandoah. Fort Worth officials, led by Lieutenant S Wicks, stand by to receive the airship, which may not arrive until Thursday evening or Friday due to the weather.
Charles C. Pearson of Liverpool, a member of the wartime allied purchasing commission, told the Institute of American Meat Packers in Chicago that unofficial unemployment in England was 1,200,000 and rising as winter nears. He cited high taxes and living costs, but predicted gradual improvement and a hopeful sterling trend.
The Sandoval County Republican convention closed after a two day session naming nominees. Commissioners: A Eichwald J M Sandoval Jr and Nicholas de Law. Clerk Roman Jaramillo re nominated. Assessor Delfin Baca renominated. Schools superintendent Mrs Aniceta Sandoval. Probate judge Adelino Lucero. Sheriff J M Montoya renominated. Representative Ed Salazar Cuba. Senator Phillip Jagels Fernatillo.
An Otero for Governor club with over 100 members organized Monday night in Ranchos de Albuquerque for precinct No. 4. Officers elected: President Rafael H. Sena Vice President J B Nipp Secretary Simon C Padilla Executive committee Ramon Romers Mrs Juan N Chavez and Miss Candaleria Lucero. Chairman Juan N Chaves led speakers Acasio Gallegos candidate for the legislature Meliton Narvaiz and Juan F Vigia. A club meeting is set for Thursday night with several prominent Republicans to speak.
A coroner's jury in Las Vegas New Mexico returns a verdict that Miss Mary Maroney died from a skull fracture caused by an unavoidable automobile accident. The death occurred Saturday morning from injuries sustained in the crash.
Santa Fe railway officials announce completion of double tracking from Chicago to the Pacific coast with the final single track section between Albuquerque and Los Angeles removed. Service to begin about November 1, improving passenger and freight schedules after more than twenty years of planning.
The Shenandoah dirigible moored at North Island San Diego after a Pacific coast swing from Seattle to California. Commander Lansdowne guided a safe landing with 300 crewmen aiding as officers reported minimal damage and planned a return trip east possibly Thursday or later.
President Coolidge prepared for a televised and radio broadcast speech in Washington before the Chamber of Commerce, outlining policy results and future plans. Campaign chatter suggested Illinois and Iowa would swing to the Republicans, with focus on sugar tariff testimony and beet industry data for tariff decisions.
The Santa Fe Railroad will pay the first half of its 1924 school taxes in advance in every county needing help, following a recommendation by State Foundation Auditor J E Owens. The move may set a precedent for El Paso and Southwestern and Southern Pacific to follow, reducing counties' need to borrow against tax certificates. In Socorro County, advance payment could spare about $800 for teacher salaries.
Lewiston Idaho October 21 Officer Gordon Harris was killed about 3 30 pm in a gun battle with four bank robbers southeast of Lewiston near the Lewiston Orchards. The gang had robbed the Bank of Vollmer at Craigmont about an hour earlier of 1500 dollars. Fields Bishop was with Harris and wounded one robber who, with a companion, was later captured. Two escaped in an automobile.
Raton New Mexico October Nineteenth century report: excitement after word from Springer of a supposed oil discovery at the Florsheim ranch test well by Standard Oil of California. Water spurt reached top of derrick. drillers say it was a pocket spurt, but indicate oil may lie deeper behind impervious walls.
The Prince of Wales was confined to his room in Montreal by a chill and will not reach Hamilton, Massachusetts until Thursday. Hosts Mr and Mrs Bayard Tuckerman Jr were notified. His condition was expected to improve overnight.
At a Tuesday meeting in the High school auditorium Albuquerque residents gathered to back J J Payne for sheriff on the Good Government ticket. Payne, a former Louisiana sheriff and long-time Albuquerque resident, pledged fairness and no compromise with law breakers.
Washington reports a Democratic National Committee fund of 548440 with expenses at 579119 and 461801 paid, facing a 48000 deficit unless more contributions arrive. La Follette charges are to be probed next as the hearing adjourns with three of five members present and lists of large contributors including Chadbourne Baruch Morgenthau and Garvan detailed by James Gerard.
Reverend Edward V. O'Hare of Eugene Oregon warned at a Catholic rural life conference that rural families stay united because husbands and wives share interests and supervise child training, while city life breeds broken homes. He argued the farm provides a normal family environment and that America relies on rural birthrates for population.
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