29 Oct 1919
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1919
Page
1
Mrs. W W Bowers and Mrs. Lena Williamson testify as witnesses in a public hearing before Judge K M Landis regarding the Pan Motor Company trial held in Duke City.
Witnesses in a Chicago motor stock fraud trial testified that two Crowder brothers posed as cousins of Provost Marshal General Crowder and Grant kin to promote Pan Motor stock in Colorado. They claimed government contracts and patriotism to urge sales, while court rulings limited prosecution scope.
J M Herbert president of the St Louis and Southwestern argues neglect by the federal railroad administration has made the Texarkana Mount Pleasant line unsafe. Texas railroad commission chief engineer R D Parker inspected the track and the report was adopted by a majority of the commission and forwarded to Walker D P Hines director general of railroads. Hines had previously protested an inspection of the road.
The Porto cast notes generally fair and warmer weather for New Mexico and Arizona on Wednesday and Thursday. Local university records show 24 hour conditions ending 6 pm yesterday with humidity, precipitation, and wind metrics. A clear sky prevails across the area with north prevailing wind direction.
Officials outline steps to proceed after miners defied the presiding cabinet. The plan remains undisclosed, but unofficial sources indicate public protection is a key aim.
Cabinet meetings in Washington weigh action to protect the public if the 600000 United Mine Workers strike begins. Officials express cautious optimism that the Indianapolis executive board may postpone the walkout while mediation continues and stocks are monitored.
London October 28 The government won a confidence vote in the house of commons over the defense of the realm act renewal. Sir Frederick Banbury moved to adjourn and substitute a new bill but Andrew Bonar Law’s spokesman cited the speaker’s ruling that the bill could be amended in committee. The motion was defeated 284 to 77.
The Arizona State Federation of Labor, at its eighth annual convention in Phoenix, passed a resolution 42 to 17 condemning President Thomas J. Croaff and Secretary George D. Smith for alleged sympathy with the I W W and demanding their resignations. Croaff and Smith refused to resign. backers said no further steps would be taken. The resolution accuses them of attacking AFL President Samuel Gompers and discrediting the labor movement in Arizona.
Baron Romano Avezzana, named ambassador to the United States, stresses mutual understanding after war. He says Italy seeks cordial collaboration with America, urges settlement of Fiume and eastern frontiers, and highlights the need for Americans to appreciate Italy’s culture, resolve, and contribution to the war effort.
Letters presented at the Interstate Commerce hearing reveal Chicago packers Swift Armour & Co ordered stock in New York hotels to secure provisioning business. Correspondence from 1910 1917 tracks investments in the McAlpin Biltmore Commodore Manhattan Ansonia and Pennsylvania hotels with loan support and profits cited.
Chicago October 28 Officials of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen deny a planned October 30 strike would occur without negotiations. Some lodges show restraint while others await tomorrow talks with Director General Hines and railroad officials. President Lee warned the strike would be unauthorized, raising questions on how operations would be kept running.
Lieutenant H W Sheridan leading six contestants in the army double transcontinental air race crashed his aircraft near Fiestwerro New York less than 200 miles from the end and withdrew from the competition. Other leaders Hartney Bagby Gish Worthington Bretnle remain active with flights across the Midwest and West as delays persist.
Sidewheeler Crosby bound from Milwaukee battled the gale all night and was dashed to bits on rocks at the harbor entrance near Muskegon.
The Crosby steamer Muskegon wrecks at the Muskegon harbor entrance after striking the bar and piling onto the pier. Fourteen known dead and six missing with seventy two aboard. survivors aided by Red Cross and coast guard, Captain Miller praised for ordering passengers to leap for life. The ship lists as wreckage blocks the harbor while the death toll rises. The iron vessel, built in 1881, 241 feet long with 1148 gross tons, carried passengers from Milwaukee.
United Mine Workers leaders report no change and brace for a crucial executive board conference. John L. Lewis arrives from Springfield amid mounting tension over the planned November 1 strike in bituminous mines. They reject delaying tactics and demand wage-scale negotiations with operators.
Washington reports the Senate passed the prohibition enforcement act 65 to 20, making effective limits on beverages over one half of one percent alcohol. The department of justice will prosecute violators, with strong penalties for display of breweries and even home storage for personal use.
President W G Lee and the Brotherhood committee will interview Director General Hines in Washington about wage demands amid the looming coal strike. The talks follow prior board recommendations and aim to secure an adjustment without a general raise, guided by Wilson’s policy.
In Hagerstown Maryland on October 28 speakers denounced political agitators and labor leaders of the unscrupulous government as a menace to the nation’s political and economic security at the opening session of the Farmers National Congress annual meeting.
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