31 Oct 1921
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1921
Page
1
The Convention of Legion opens in Kansas City with the War Strength Division already on the ground. Diaz and Jacques have arrived, signaling the event's full mobilization and high anticipated attendance.
New Orleans and San Francisco emerge as leading contenders for the next convention city while debates focus on a bonus resolution and influence over the permanent headquarters. The gathering includes Diaz and Baron, with Vice President Coolidge representing President Harding, as delegates prepare for sessions and a large women’s auxiliary convention begins Tuesday.
Kansas City crowds cheered as General Baron Jacques of Belgium arrived to attend Continuea, greeted by thousands and a noted dignitary. The arrival marks a high profile reception in the city.
The Vancouver dispatch reports a catastrophic Britannia Beach flood Friday night killed 23 people with 13 missing and 15 seriously injured. Homes were swept away as Howe Sound waters surged 2000 feet down Britannia Creek, leaving most cottages destroyed or submerged.
Los Angeles trustees spent two hours reviewing Woolwine's charge that Charles F. Erbstein was unfit to practice in the city. The grievance committee will hear Woolwine's charges Friday night as Erbstein leads the defense for Marilyn Ovenchai, indicted with Arthur Burch in the Kennedy murder case.
This 1921 dispatch introduces Nicola Sacco and Bartholomeo Vanzetti as obscure prisoners whose murder conviction in Massachusetts sparked a global uproar. It notes European riots and threats to US diplomats tied to their case and mentions a possible new trial before Judge Webster Thayer in Dedham jail.
Weather summary from Denver reports shows minimal temperature change for New Mexico Monday and Tuesday. Arizona forecasts indicate similar trends with a high around 68 and humidity near 32 at 6 pm. Winds are light, conditions clear, and the day’s air pressure noted as stable.
A permanent body named the National Council for Limitation of Armament has been organized and will use General Grant's Civil War headquarters as its future home. The organizing committee includes Hugh & Magill, Frederick Kibby, Mrs. Edward P. Costigan, Edwin Bethlehem Jr., Christina Merriman, Louis F. Post, Mrs. George T. Odell, Mrs. Daly Phelan, and Miss Ethel Smith among others.
An auto caravan chased Andrew Rolando in Deadwood heading toward Sheridan as Lead officials probe the death of Father A F Belknap. Three empty shells near the crime scene and a hammer found in Rolando’s room are key clues. Investigators doubt robbery was motive and suspect may have lured the priest to a remote spot by faking a call for last rites. Rolando reportedly told a local woman he would take her to Butte the day of the shooting.
The American Legion charges the U S Treasury with delaying the $18 690 000 appropriation for new hospitals for disabled veterans. Thomas Taylor vice chairman of the Legion's national legislative committee issues the statement. The matter will be discussed at the Legion convention in Kansas City tomorrow with accountability demanded.
Moscow reports: a government committee proposes discharging 2 500 000 workers as part of a new economic policy. Trade unions shift to private management and wage scales will align with local market prices.
Lisbon advices report the cabinet formed October 20 aims to resign voluntarily to allow formation of a new ministry with Cunha Leal as premier. Lisbon municipal council asks President Almeida to stay in office with broad public support as a demonstration rallies in Lisbon.
The American Red Cross reports ten million dollars yearly aid to disabled veterans, with seven million spent by 2,329 chapters. At year end June 30, 26,200 disabled service men were in government hospitals and soldiers homes, rising by about 1,900 monthly, not peaking until 1925 per officials.
Antwerp report says the steamer August capsized in the Scheldt yesterday after a jammed wheel caused shifting cargo and a heavy list. Twenty were drowned. those below deck perished before reaching the deck, while all on deck survived as the vessel sank quickly near shore.
Former Emperor Charles refuses to sign abdication papers. Government envoys report to Regent Horthy from Tiantan where Charles is held, prompting a cabinet meeting to consider the situation.
The United States money market eases with a 1 percent rate cut on new treasury certificates and one year notes totaling 200 million dollars. Lower rates boost liberty bonds, reduce government borrowing costs, and signal a longer stay of cheap money with further gains for gilt edge securities. The article notes a rising reserve ratio and growing deposits as factors behind the policy shift.
Washington reports the state department asked the justice department to rule on permitting Hans Taucher formerly of the imperial German army to return to the United States and seek American citizenship. Taucher allegedly aided German intrigue, was indicted with Von Papen in San Francisco, and suggested dropping the India arms case. He is said to have shown a friendly stance toward the United States after reaching Germany and lobbied for American POWs.
A dispatch from Asuncion reports President Gondra of Paraguay resigns his office to Vice President Felix Paiva as revolutionaries with troop support seize the capital and threaten the country.
Riga dispatch cites the Bolshevik Novy Put reporting an American bank with ten million dollars capital to open in Harbin Manchuria with branches at Chita Blagovestchensk and Khabarovsk The paper says the bank intends to use American trade in Siberia.
Independent candidate R A Nestos appears to win North Dakota recall with about seven thousand votes ahead of Governor Lynn J Frazier in early returns. Counts show Nestos 106148 to 96864 for Frazier across 1826 precincts with factions predicting a narrower margin and A C Townley blaming farmer overconfidence.
Arthur C. Burch, jailed in Los Angeles on murder charges in the Kennedy case, said rumors of a life sentence for confessing are untrue and he will face trial Tuesday. He spoke after a long conference with co defendant Madalynne Onbenchai and her lead counsel Charles E. Erbstein of Chicago.
French press reviews Marshal Foch reception in New York and Washington with broad praise. socialist and communist papers differ in coverage but main outlets express satisfaction at the greetings accorded him during his U S visit.
Photos show Sinn Fein delegation headed by Arthur Griffiths at a London conference with the British cabinet. Among attendees are Michael Collins noted as Sinn Fein finance minister and elusive chief of the Irish Republican Army and Commander EB J Duggan, chief Union officer of the LI BR A.
Washington October 26 aggregate resources of the 30 816 banks in the country amounting to 49 688 839 600 declined by 3 596 269 000 during the last fiscal year according to a statement of bank reports for June 30 issued tonight by the comptroller of the currency The 8 154 national banks reporting showed a reduction in resources of 2 893 501 0090
London October 30 report Henry Marriot Watson author died today. Born in Melbourne Australia in 1863 his death ends a prolific literary career.
London dispatch reports Premier Lloyd George set Monday for an Irish debate and a potential vote on censuring Sinn Fein amid uproar sparked by Eamon de Valera's telegram to the pope. Anti Sinn Fein feeling rises as unionists mobilize signatures opposing further talks. The piece notes concerns over anti popery sentiment and fears the Irish conference may collapse while peace efforts seek a compromise.
Washington reports sweeping recommendations to widen the Vets Bureau scope and improve medical care. It calls for $16.4 million for hospitals, transfer of government hospitals to the bureau, a chaplain corps, cemeteries at hospitals, standardized training, and broader insurance for veterans and allied service members.
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