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Newspaper
New Mexico State Record
Location
Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1919
Page
2
Reported declines in livestock and meat prices across Chicago spark then General Palmer and Bulmer to push measures to ease living costs. Analysts note inflation pressures ease when marketing costs fall, while packers and wholesalers face tightened margins amid fruit and produce price shifts.
Hines warns rail strike participants that delaying or obstructing mail delivery will lead to jail and fines. The statement emphasizes enforcement against interference with the U.S. Mail Service.
Reports claim a probable strike by railroad workers to press wage demands. A circular from the Americas Federation urges stoppage of transport nationwide, warning of disruptions to the economy and rail services. Montenegro rises against Serbia as Balkan tensions flare and rail links are cut at the request of authorities.
President Wilson plans a Denver visit to champion the peace treaty. He will speak September 25 at the Auditorium, arriving September 24 at 11 PM and leaving for Pueblo September 24 at 11 AM. Mrs Wilson accompanies him. Judge S Harrison White of the League to Enforce Peace coordinates arrangements.
A Home Post Office committee approved wage increases for postal employés despite Post Office Department objections. The plan grants a flat $100 annual raise to all employés, with limits of $1,000 for fourth-class postmasters and $2,000 for third-class. Increases are retroactive to July 1.
Washington reports Dr. Paul Reinseh American minister to China has resigned. The resignation is with President Wilson, with denial of sudden presentation as Japanese dispatches claim. Paris martial law extended to the whole of Budapest and broader regions.
Denver detective George Klein, head of the bootleg squad, was fatally wounded by three shots fired from an unknown assailant as he stepped from his car at his home on 1388 Newton Street shortly after 1 am. He received medical aid but died from his injuries. the gunman escaped before help arrived. The case remains under investigation.
Andrew Carnegie died leaving an estate valued between 25 million and 10 million dollars after giving away more than 4 million from his fortune. The will earmarks 41 thousand for public and charitable use and about 200 thousand to friends and relatives, including 10 thousand to both former President Taft and British Premier Lloyd George and 5 thousand to Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt and Mrs. Thomas J. Preston.
James Stuart chief postal inspector of Chicago believes a mail pouch carrying $70,000 in cash and securities vanished during a one hour delay at Joliet union station bound from Joliet to Chicago. Post master Quint of Joliet absolves clerks and officials in his office of fault.
A majority of the coast trainmen have returned to work, ending a period of stoppage. Rail officials report productivity resuming as crews rejoin schedules and operations normalize after the disruption.
Amid a broad public upheaval a tentative return to work was pursued by striking railroad workers after government and company mediation. Declared efforts included protection for trains in Los Angeles and Southern California, with many workers indicating willingness to resume duties despite earlier tensions. Reports note disruptions hit California communities, including wholesale shortages and fuel and food supply concerns, as authorities prepared for continued precautions.
Ohio Supreme Court upholds seizure of seventy five tons of pork by Columbus county Prosecutor to combat high living costs. Seizure allows sale at cost. Other Ohio prosecutors awaiting decision on motions against meat stored in violation of state cell storage act. Over 100000 pounds ordered seized in Cleveland.
Two Chebeague island youths gill netting off Half Way Rock were stranded when fog caused disorientation and their boat collided with a reef. They clung to seaweed amid rising tides until rescuers aided by fellow fishermen Alijah Estes and Frank York arrived in time.
In Elkwood Alabama Reverend John B K Golns a minister and internal revenue officer hunts moonshiners. He carries a shotgun and revolver to church and in the hills. He preaches then pursues and arrests still operators, noting his aim to end illicit whiskey business. He even marries a couple on the way to a still.
The clipping lists wholesale prices and market quotes for dairy butter and creamery products, eggs, and fruits such as apricots and cherries, plus hogs, cattle, and western beef futures. It includes Chicago stock market figures, eastern produce prices, and metal market notes, with commodity values and animal prices across multiple markets.
In the Bronx court Fatagane a 40 son of 250 Arthur Avenue was charged with failure to support two children. He pleaded guilty hoping to make a partial payment. cash went missing and he cried he had been robbed in court. Judge Murphy noted the jail's decline and paroled Fatagane to pursue the payment.
In Hazleton Pennsylvania during a severe storm a lightning bolt struck Leonard Ferrari’s West Hazleton home. It ripped plaster from walls, shattered most windows, and filled the chimney with soot. The family of eight awoke buried in debris yet all members including Ferrari and his wife and six children escaped without injury.
Miss Dorothy Lehman trapped in locked exits of a Chicago bakery was rescued by a single, unmarried fireman after she chose him. A tug-of-war among married and single firemen arose before the bachelor stepped forward. Woman escorts alleged thief to jail in Canton. In New York a catalyst alimony ruling sets $1200 salary against $3000 yearly alimony. In Lincoln a Burlington train ran five miles unmanned after a man was fatally struck by a crane.
SOW TORE BABY TO PIECES young children of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Preched of this place awoke to find the three month old baby torn to pieces by a sow. The children rescued the baby from the animal but not until after it was so badly torn that it died a few hours later. Mystery to Cleared. New York The mystery of the foot looking hay who tried to board a train for Baltimore was cleared up when pa interfered. He wan she. Popular Melon Patch Oroville Cal D. D. Smith's melton Patch ought to be popular. Two thieves who took two melons dropped Smith says this is too much for two melons and will return half the money no questions mked.
Portland printer P. D. Pinkerson refused to deny his trade when arrested for speeding. He declared he was a bootlegger and added he was proud of the profession, a claim noted in green ink as a quirky aside.
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