29 Oct 1924
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1924
Page
1
In a historical court or public argument, a figure named Mellon defends traditional economic principles against proposals for change. The record notes a stance against modern reforms, citing past practices and warnings about new systems.
Secretary Mellon praises the Dawes reparation settlement as a cure for Europe’s ills and a spur to American commerce. He argues the public must pay for government spending, urges adherence to proven economic principles, and warns against false gods or sweeping reforms that loss of liberty. Continued on Page Two.
Denver weather notes show New Mexico fair on Wednesday and Thursday with a temperature shift. Arizona presents partly cloudy days with no notable temperature change. Local report lists twenty four hour readings ending 6 p m with highs near 42 and lows around 35, humidity, precipitation, wind direction from the south, and a daylight forecast.
An audit of Las Vegas New Mexico records accuses Mayor Lorenzo Delgado of misusing public funds including sewer bond money and war rants. It cites overpayments to feeding prisoners and a four year horse feed purchase, with total indebtedness of about 5231.78 remaining unpaid.
The Ward liner Merida, sunk off the Virginia capes in 1911 with gold silver and jewels aboard, has been found by trawlers Foam and Spray after ten days of dragging. Salvage plans will begin soon and details keep secret due to fear of hijackers. Treasure value estimated between 2 million and 5.6 million dollars.
S C Munoz and associates and Mutual Oil Co announcing a pipeline from Shiprock to Farmington or Aztec and a refinery of at least 250 barrels daily to handle Hat tleSnake well output. A Denver contract covers construction. refinery site not stated.
Federal officers raided the home of Francisco Durand six miles south of the city near Pajaro and found 100 gallons of wine a quantity of brandy and a ten gallon still. Durand was cited before Justice of the Peace Laurence Bliss. The liquor and still were confiscated. About 25 or 30 people were present for a political meeting. no liquor was distributed.
The body of a bobbed haired woman found in an abandoned iron mine hole near Oxford New Jersey was identified today as Mrs Grace This of Rocky Run near Glen Gardner. Identification was made by Frank Shomaz her husband.
Herbert Hoover rides the California Limited with William G. McAdoo nearby. Hoover avoids speaking while noting the next Rio Grande Commission meeting to study water rights for Colorado New Mexico and Texas likely in January. He predicts a Coolidge victory and travels from Colorado Springs to Palo Alto with no meeting between the two men.
The New Mexico Insurance Agents association and the New Mexico Firemen's association host conventions in Santa Fe with visitors from seven states. A Spanish dinner and a showcase firemen's tournament mark the event, ending tomorrow with a La Fonda banquet and a final dance.
Washington reports a new high weekly freight car load by American railroads for the week ending October 18 reaching 1,102,336 cars, surpassing 1923’s record. The surge occurred without congestion and with ample surplus locomotives and cars, aided by equipment investments and regional shippers’ boards. Strong crop shipments and California perishables faced no car shortages this year.
Pekin Oct 28 Edward Bell the American charge d affaires here died this morning from a stroke suffered last night Ferdinand L Mayer first secretary at the American legation will succeed him as charge d affaire in the absence of American minister Jacob Gould Schurman who is in the United States
President Coolidge expresses certainty that the Republican national ticket will win and plans no active campaigning. He states his attitude on government matters is set after his acceptance speech and the Chamber of Commerce address. He will not fill the Wallace cabinet vacancy before burial services and election day.
Yaqui Indian bandits raided near Maytorena Sonora yesterday holding up a railroad rule train and a stage coach. Fifteen captives were taken then released after robbery and shoe loss. A small government force was ordered to pursue the fugitives.
Secretary of State Charles E. Hughes urged support for Calvin Coolidge in the November election and attacked the La Follette Wheeler independent platform. He defended open diplomacy, praised current administration gains, and warned against third party aims to undermine the court's constitutional role.
Silver City N M October 28 Republicans tout their slate Felice Hubbell J W Chapman Mrs Luella Clark Isaac Ted Attrell with Senator Holt and Hugh H Williams appealing to American constitutional values The meeting featured a campaign song sung by Silver City women and a hopeful view of Republican gains in Grant County and statewide ticket retirements across the campaign circuit hosting rallies in Fort Bayard Hurley and Santa Rita.
William G. McAdoo addressed about 1,500 Albuquerque listeners aboard the California Limited. He urged progressives to unite behind John W. Davis for president, criticized Coolidge as four years of special privilege, and praised Democratic policies and leadership while noting his recent surgery limits. He visited New Mexico en route to Los Angeles with family and aides.
London observers weigh a Labor government fate and Conservative comeback as Britain votes tomorrow. The Russian bomb shell shocks the campaign, muting apathy and leaving forecasts uncertain about party majorities and Westminster outcomes.
James B. Forgay, a longtime Chicago banker, died at 6 40 tonight after a brief illness. He was in his early 70s and a prominent figure in the middle west banking circle for over a quarter of a century.
An earth quake of slight intensity was felt in Panama yesterday. The disturbance appeared to be centered about 205 miles from the canal zone and caused no damage.
After a game in Dublin with fewer than twenty spectators, the New York Giants and the Chicago White Sox canceled the scheduled contest and left for London.
New York on October 28 witnessed a simple funeral for Lew Dockstader the famed minstrel. George M Cohan and Joe Norcross attended as mourners while Dockstader who died Sunday night from complications of a bone tumor injuries from two years ago on his last tour were noted.
Washington October hearing on republican funds focused on Pennsylvania with Senators Caraway and Bayard presiding. Testimony showed $2,829,988 raised by October 20 toward a $3 million goal. La Follette campaign manager reported $47,366 in large donations since August. Mellon said no fixed district amount, no slush fund, and Pittsburgh district contributed $270,000 of Pennsylvania's total.
Los Angeles Oct 28 The defense in the government suit to cancel Pan-American Petroleum leases in Elk Hills naval oil reserve contends Fall played a formal and perfunctory role in granting the leases. Finney testified Fall was in Three Rivers New Mexico when bids opened and that Robison Ambrose and Finney decided the lessee.
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