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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1925
Page
2
Athens reports Greece demands 2,000,000 French francs gold indemnity from Bulgaria for an alleged unprovoked border attack near Demirhissar. Greece also seeks apology and punishment for Bulgarian officers, with a 48 hour ultimatum. Premier Pangalos denies Greek troops crossed into Bulgaria.
London reports Greece and Bulgaria at a delicate point after a shooting near Demirhissar on the Greco Bulgarian frontier. Disputed versions claim Greek casualties and Bulgarian retaliation while Greece seeks indemnity rather than apology from Bulgaria.
Sofia reports the Bulgarian government has proposed an official inquiry on the scene of the clash with Greece. Bulgaria would also have a neutral commission appointed by the League of Nations to investigate and determine responsibility. No Greek ultimatum has been officially announced yet.
London Oct 21 A Telegraph dispatch from Athens says efforts will be made to obtain foreign diplomatic mediations on the frontier incident. The Greek note handed to the Bulgarian legation does not fix a time limit and is not an ultimatum contrary to earlier information.
The National Council of Congregational Churches of the United States will vote on a plan to erect a $1,250,000 First Congregational Church in Washington. The building would replace the edifice where President Coolidge and his wife worshiped, with funds sought to represent the denomination nationally.
Washington October 21 The Interior Department abolishes the local land office at Montrose Colorado upon the commissioner's recommendation.
Denver reports unsettled conditions in New Mexico and Arizona with generally fair weather later. Temperatures ranged from a high of 70 to a low near 40, humidity around 29 percent, wind from the south, and clear skies expected as of October 21 with sunrise at 6 18 and sunset at 5 19.
Rome October 21 Italians find that the lira's gain did not cut living costs. With prices rising after the lira dipped, shopkeepers refuse to lower prices claiming higher stock costs and currency instability.
Ina M. Harper of Hollywood was seized by U S Marshals after yesterday’s indictment on fraudulent use of the mails tied to a colonization scheme on an island off Mazatlan. Authorities say colonists lost about $500000 in the scam.
W G Lomax compared the city commission to a southern Sanhedrin during a North End extension discussion. City Attorney Jamison said special improvement districts exist but general bonds will fund new work, with equal taxes citywide. Mayor Tingley said officials will attend a North Fourth street schoolhouse meeting to explain city indebtedness and assets.
At the University of Chicago meeting, Frank O Lowden and others warn the future food supply is vital amid concerns over soil fertility. Bethlehem Steel chair Charles Schwab touts a strong steel outlook as a barometer of national business. Radio and electricity leaders forecast growth and farmer benefits.
Secretary Work urged a broad conservative policy for national resources. He called for using what is needed while eliminating waste and proposed a comprehensive survey on Colorado River development and water power to conserve coal resources. He also argued for soil fertility conservation and consolidating Alaska administration under one cabinet official.
The Griego murder trial begins in district court after juror selection and a special venire. Prosecution outlines cattle theft links. witnesses describe the shooting of Natividad Gutierrez near Escobosa on September 12. Defense objects to unendorsed testimony. Elfego Baca and Dennis Chavez assist the state.
Eleven Indian governors representing 23 Pueblo tribes in New Mexico and Arizona will hold meetings in San Francisco from October 30 to November 11 to seek California support against white encroachment. The gathering will be led by Chico Ortiz Sotero, head of all the Pueblos, amid famine and water shortages reported by the braves.
London reports United States Senator Peter Goelet Gerry of Rhode Island will wed Edith Vanderbilt widow of George Washington Vanderbilt in the city within days. The ceremony is planned for tomorrow morning and Gerry, 46, is described as socially prominent and active in law science and philanthropy.
Chairman Green, leading the House Committee, vows tariff changes but provides no figures. He signals alignment with Secretary Mellon’s plan while indicating no firm numbers at this time.
Washington Oct 21 Chairman Green signals approval of cutting the income surtax top rate from 40 to 20 percent amid hearings on revenue revision. Iowa Tax clubs pushed relief while Treasury estimates project fiscal year receipts of 1.88 billion from income taxes and 555 million from customs. Proposals include repeal of estate and gift taxes, broader exemptions for municipal workers and Americans abroad, and physician deductions for postgraduate and travel costs.
Chicago Herald and Examiner reports blackmailers have extorted up to a million dollars from Chicago crime figures and wealthy residents. Victims include Dan Perry and H J Callan who were shot and wounded and fled to Florida. One bootlegger paid 70000 profits to the extortionists and fled to Canada amid federal probes. Louis Smith complains of a $5000 blackmail demand linked to the Genna gang.
Sylvia Pankhurst once a militant suffragist and now a Communist agitator is named by British papers as the leak through which Scotland Yard obtained the information for its Red raids. One Nosovitsky is said to have earned her trust and prompted the disclosure of Soviet secrets.
William Duckworth of Central Auto and Machine Works quit his job and left the city after receiving three anonymous life threatening notes. He had aided in a tire theft case tied to Ysidro Saavedra and was warned to leave within a week. No further contact or incident followed his departure.
Negaunee Michigan on October 21 14 year old Waimo Maki was found dead by searchers after being lost since Sunday in a severe snowstorm. Aline Johnson 17 was found in a farmhouse near Clarksburg Tuesday morning with frozen feet and a swollen face. Both boys were returning from a camp when the storm hit.
A writ of mandamus was issued by Judge Holloman ordering Warren Graham state treasurer Juan Vigil state auditor and HK Swope and commissioner to appear and show cause why 26000 from leases on lands held in trust for the New Mexico state university should not be moved into the university income fund. The regents argue the oil funds should earn only interest in the permanent fund and depositing the principal in the income fund makes the full amount available. The action rests on chapter 115 of the 1917 state laws.
In a city commission session the Heights auditorium license stalemate continued unresolved. Attorneys Klock and McGuinness urged either license grant or outright denial while Mayor Tingley noted district court action could compel a license if a mandamus is issued.
The Federal Power Commission heard James B. Girand's bid to build a Diamond Creek Arizona hydro project. Opponents from upper basin states warned against using Giraud as pawns to pressure Arizona to join the Colorado River pact. A waiver for upper basin waters was debated as to its binding effect. No decision date was announced.
Paris October reports Finance Minister Caillaux will send a revised settlement proposal to the United States next week. Premier Painleve and Caillaux discussed a fresh compromise to replace the provisional five year 40 million dollar annual payment, amid Parliament opposition to the prior terms.
Boston reports crowding at Atlanta and Leavenworth federal penitentiaries as courts face growing convictions in liquor and narcotics cases. Officials say federal facilities meet current averages but may require state and local jails to house prisoners if convicts rise.
Denver observers report Frank W. Simontk a Denver commercial pilot died early today after his airplane crashed 800 feet near Englewood south of Denver. The craft reportedly went into a steep spin before the accident occurred late yesterday and Simontk was alone aboard.
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