30 Oct 1919
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1919
Page
1
Indianapolis report details United Mine Workers officials declaring a miners strike inevitable after operators refused wage negotiations. The union cites two years of stagnant wages and seeks higher pay to cover rising living costs, while stressing workers' constitutional right to strike.
National and international unions allied with the American Federation of Labor announce a December 13 meeting at AFL headquarters to forge a program safeguarding workers rights amid postwar demobilization. The call, issued by the federation's executive council and railroad brotherhoods, urges attendance and aims to align labor with farmers' groups and legislative action.
The government moves to shield the public from coal shortages with measures to protect workers, revive the fuel administration, and ensure coal distribution to homes, railroads, and industry. Mediation efforts aim to end the strike by 500,000 miners, with troops possible to safeguard non striking workers.
Report from the Episcopal triennial convention in Detroit states the church will establish two schools and a hospital in the Diocese of New Mexico. One institution may be in Albuquerque, though exact sites await the drive’s outcome. The Farmington Indian school received several thousand dollars from the women’s auxiliary.
Denver and New Mexico report partial cloudiness on Thursday with possible local rain and warmer conditions in the south. Friday brings cooler north parts. Arizona forecast calls for generally fair conditions Thursday and Friday with rain or showers in the northeast and cooler north areas.
Data for the twenty four hours ending 6 PM yesterday shows humidity at 46 percent with no precipitation reported. Maximum wind velocity and prevailing southward direction are noted with unclear computer readouts.
The Albuquerque Red Cross asks drivers to display a red and white loyalty sticker on car windshields. Miss Virginia Heveley leads a 25 member team to sell the square paper badges starting this Sunday through the armistice anniversary, aiming to raise funds for the chapter.
The Anti-Saloon League plans immediate federal legislation proposing a prohibitive tax potentially up to 100000 dollars to deter liquor sales between ratification of the peace treaty and the 1920 constitutional prohibition. Secretary Beehive Cherrington said passage is likely aided by labor tensions and noted an estimated 65000000 gallons of liquor in the U.S. A Washington conference of dry leaders will be held promptly.
Amsterdam Oct 29 Flames spread toward the twenty one miners trapped in the north passage of the Youghiogheny and Ohio Coal Co No 2 mine officials say no hope for the men Rescue parties can enter only brief moments due to heat and smoke Four American born workers are among those entombed after an electric generator exploded near the fan A mule helped a benighted driver reach the shaft as a water tank flooded the shaft crowd of over a thousand gathered at the mine entrance seeking news
In Washington on October 29 the senate defeated 47 to 36 a Moses amendment revising voting strength in the league of nations and killed two other proposals. A labor section fight looms as senators plan to press to eliminate the labor portion, a move seen as stalling any treaty changes for days.
Bilvestre Mirabal of Vatenela county purchased about 176000 acres from the McKinley Land and Lumber company for roughly four million dollars. The deal, overseen by Capt. W. G. Hamilton, increases Mirabal’s holdings to over 200000 acres when combined with existing lands. Col. George K. E. Hreece and George W. York witnessed the closing.
A Santa Fe fireman was found with a scalp wound on Booth First Street after being attacked from behind. He could not identify his assailant or motive beyond a possible robbery. Fireman White, found dazed, was taken to Coast Lines hospital by John Ponnell after help from Sergeant Jim Martin.
Bar silver soared to 126 cents an ounce in New York trading the highest level in nearly three decades according to dealers.
The Interstate Commerce Commission hearing on the National Wholesale Grocers Association complaint charging railroads with granting special privileges to the five Packers in the nonperishable foods case was adjourned until early December. Grocers and petitioners will present more evidence, then railroads and packers will defend.
Eliseo Calabassas governor of Santo Domingo and six Pueblo council members were arrested by a posse led by U S Marshal A H Hudspeth for assault with intent to kill a Santa Clara woman. They were brought back for trial after an early morning to afternoon auto trip. The woman alleged assault occurred as she tried to leave the council chamber. She reportedly collapsed with a branded neck and injuries.
Washington reports Attorney General Palmer and officials state the looming bituminous coal strike is unlawful under special wartime law but does not threaten the general right to strike. The government asserts power to act under the Lever Food Control Act and notes contracts and wage agreements amid postwar fuel administration measures.
The Beatrice H Price suit against the Deming Ladies Hospital association seeks 20000 in U S district court over an appendectomy on March 6 last year. She alleges hot water bottles in bed caused burns and eight months of restricted walking while her husband Lt Charles H Price was stationed at Camp Cody. The defense claims charitable status and that regular staff did not treat her, limiting hospital liability.
The jury in the case of Harry E. Dugan versus the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railroad found for the defendant yesterday morning on the suit over the death of Dugan’s wife from tuberculosis.
Interest grows as the Y M C A offers a complete salesmanship course directed by Prof Munsell M Monard of the University with George Luach operating. An organization meeting is set for Monday at 7 30 PM at the Y to outline the study and lectures by local businessmen. Next Thursday at 6 15 PM a membership banquet for new members will be held. The Y M C A has about 1 000 members and aims for 1 260 by next year.
Reports describe Mrs. N F. Rodenberg wife of the state's attorney at Madison Minnesota killing her three children under years and then taking her own life at Sioux Falls across the state line. Word of the shocking event came today with details of the deaths and the ensuing investigation.
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