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Newspaper
New Mexico State Record
Location
Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1920
Page
2
Authorities investigate organized groups accused of moving large quantities of Japanese goods and people through illicit networks. Investigations involve associations suspected of coordinating cross border shipments and smuggling operations across multiple regions.
A Western Newmaker Union News Service report outlines a covert system by which Japanese individuals are smuggled into the United States via California, Oregon, and Washington ports. Operatives hire escorts, deposit funds, and seclude arrivals for five years before integrating them into agricultural labor, with networks also reported in Lower California and Hawaii. The piece cites government scrutiny and a linked Mexican import request amid wider regional tensions.
American Federation of Labor officials plan to press for general amnesty for political prisoners. A delegation will be received by General Palmer, led by Samuel Gompers, as announced by the federation.
Omer Locklear and his aide Lieut Milton Killett died when their plane plunged from a height near Los Angeles. The crash occurred during a stunt over a distant drop as investigators seek cause. The incident ends Locklear’s famed aerial career and leaves questions about aviation safety.
Reports from Mexico indicate General Villa will surrender and return to private life in Chihuahua after negotiations with General Martinez and President Huerta. Separately, American officials, facing coal shortages due to mine strikes, appoint a city committee to regulate coal distribution and prioritize deliveries for two weeks.
In Paris allied representatives discuss the Aegean Dodecanese dispute as the two nations push to sign a broader settlement. Italy and Greece refuse to yield claims, with a signatory deadlock centered on control of the isles. Navy price talks in San Francisco end in a settlement with Standard Oil at 24 dollars per barrel. Destroyers had seized freighters over the prior price. In Vojx Le Petit Journal features a photo from Lyons sent to Paris via Bell equipment.
Indianapolis reports President John L. Lewis of the United Mine Workers ordering back striking miners from Indiana and Michigan to work. Washington announces Pan American College of Commerce to open in Panama City January 1 under Panamanian government patronage. Hoboken stowaway incident aboard the Prince Matoika ends with 15 discovered before departure to Antwerp as U.S. Olympic athletes depart. Denver Democratic gubernatorial nominees named Robert H. Higgins and James M. Coffing for September primary. Methall Lower California reports Mexican troops recruiting to repel Huerta forces under Governor Esteban Cantu.
President Wilson declares the coal shutdown a serious issue and says the United Mine Workers will not hear any demands until workers return to their jobs. He stresses good faith and insists on resumed production before talks. The stance signals potential escalation or mediation steps ahead.
President Wilson appeals via telegram to striking coal miners in Illinois and Indiana to return to work. He cites wage inequalities but says he cannot seek corrections until workers resume mine operations and invites a joint scale committee to meet. The move follows a report on the coal situation from Secretary Wil.
Thirteen skulls believed to be Native American were found on Lars Pjelle's farm near Barrett Minnesota after a stump from a hundred year old oak was pulled. The skulls were scalped and left on the field. In Jamestown a judge fined Reliable Credit Clothing Company Buffalo 4000 dollars after a jury found it guilty on three counts under the Lever Act.
In Sandy Hook New Jersey the American defender Resolute defeated Sir Thomas Lipton’s Shamrock IV to retain the America’s Cup. Resolute led from start to finish in a tempestuous final race, securing the cup with a decisive beat for boat at approximately 7:32:15 unofficial time, about 25 minutes before the six hour limit expired.
Three U S army airplanes departing Edmonton flyleg from Mineola New York toward Nome Alaska start a 200 mile trail to Jasper before storm forced return after seventy miles. Report notes El Paso and California activity in Ex teb an Canta army listing.
Tram service in Queen City was announced as resuming immediately by the company after a temporary stoppage. The firm assured riders of swift restoration while detailing steps to ensure ongoing reliability and safety. Citizens awaited further specifics on schedules and routes.
Interurban lines from Denver to Boulder and Eldorado Springs face no interruption as strikebreakers and troops secure operations. City and county authorities prepare for potential disorder while tramway officials report ample supplies and a quick return to normal service.
Chicago reports the first airplane theft at Checker Hoard Geld. Two men arrived at daybreak and fled as mechanics watched. The plane landed four miles away after engine trouble. thieves stripped valuables from the aircraft. Intra State Raises Asked by Washington. Six inch hailstones reported in Wichita Kansas. Governor Cantu Revolte in Mexico City as open rebellion noted. Whicky Tanker seized by New Orleans agents with forty eight cases of whisky found aboard. Denver band Innes Roy Scout popular in London as in New York.
Brent Dew Anilson of Chicago, serving a five year sentence for draft evasion at Leavenworth federal prison, was released by a special War Department order commuting the unserved portion of his sentence.
Prominent Omaha surgeon Dr. W. Henry faces a triangle of divorce and romance as his wife, after a 40 year marriage, wins a divorce while Henry pursues Miss Hazel Henderson, a young nurse in his hospital. He says he sought prayerful consideration and planned for his wife to live with him and the new wife, though she refused.
Dr Jose di Gabriele the Iimban religious zealot proclaimed savior and was crucified by Tequinistlan Indians. He survived the ordeal, was carried in a cart through Tehuantepec, and later the Tequisxtian mayor who acted as centurion was arrested as officials moved the case to Oaxaca City.
Frankfort Kentucky Fess Whittaker jailer of Letcher county must serve six months in his own jail at Frankfort. Gov Edwin P Morrow refused to remit the sentence imposed on Whittaker by the Letcher circuit court. He was sent to his own jail by County Judge Samuel Collins for fighting. Having a key Whittaker let himself out and was indicted on jail breaking.
In Austin Nevada a dairyman's cow fell into a 30 foot incline shaft and survived eighteen days without feed or water. After a long search the animal was found blindfolded in the shaft and was rescued and nourished back to health.
Kentucky mountaineers report action against illegal stills in Breathitt county where a Jackson posse led by Prohibition agent J. Cornett seized seven moonshiners and captured several stills within a four ta fe radius amid longstanding feuds.
Fragmentary market update lists stray quotes and numbers with little context or complete instrument names. The readable items include odd strings and price figures lacking clear identifiers or dates, offering minimal actionable data.
A cluttered market summary from Chicago shows Eastern Live Stock prices with cattle bids around 26 cents lower and notable totals for bulk items, plus Chicago Cash Grain quotes for Wheat and Oats. Dairy spreads and poultry values are listed, alongside unsettled market tones and a separate line about a motor truck accident near a small village with three occupants.
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