15 Dec 1928
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Newspaper
Winslow Daily Mail
Location
Winslow, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1928
Page
1
London dispatch reports the kings condition described as not quite so satisfactory with a somewhat disturbed day. Pulse remains steady but experts warn of grave outlook if improvement fails to continue. The 33rd birthday of the Duke of York passed quietly as updates followed through the night.
The readable fragments reference senate action and a demanded vote. The brief hints imply legislative activity and continuation, but the specific bill, date, or outcome are not present in the readable content.
A Senate resolution by Senator Moses New Hampshire Republican seeks to attach four indirect reservations to the Kellogg anti war treaty. The resolutions state the treaty does not compel punitive action against offending nations nor restrict US defense of territory possessions or interests. The measure was referred to committee.
A pension bill for New Mexico school staff including teachers principals superintendents and school nurses is to be introduced when the Legislature convenes. The plan starts September 1 1929 with eligibility after fifteen years of service and age sixty with a five percent contribution to the pension fund, refundable upon withdrawal.
New York reports Frances Kirkwood, 33, was found not guilty of first degree manslaughter in the death of her husband Dr Glenn Kirkwood after a nearly four hour jury deliberation. She fainted upon the verdict announcement in Queens County court. She testified she discovered hairpins and cigarette butts in her room and claimed she fought off her husband during an attempted suicide when he allegedly admitted infidelity.
Three men escaped from the Florence prison in Arizona by climbing a 19 foot wall using a cleated plank and fleeing across the desert. Guards fired five shots. the fugitives were last seen in daylight. Escaped convicts are Harland Wellman 25 Brady Murphy 20 and Alberto Lopez 22, each with two years or more to serve.
Value of all property owned by the Arizona National Guard totals 381,918.22 as per the annual report of Adjutant General Charles W. Tiarris. The assets include clothing motor vehicles and field and office equipment. Tiarris notes federal spending in the state exceeded 113,192.75 last year and forecasts 250,000 for next year.
LAS CRUCES New Mexico December 14 Lion Zamoro long known for daily canal plunges near his adobe home died today aged 106 He had not followed any special health rules and used tobacco since boyhood Mrs Maria Armijo also died today a full blood Navajo woman aged 122 remained mentally sharp until illness ended her life.
In Phoenix the Arizona legislature debated volunteer firemen's eligibility for old age pensions. Senator Favor Yavapai argued for equal pension access, while Donnelly contested the volunteers’ status. The vote backed Favor, and the house advanced irrigation article 1, with article 2 held for senate amendments.
In Phoenix, a Mexican man tried to halt Francisco Curanza, 60, who was whipping his wife. The intervenor was stabbed and wounded. Curanza was bruised and held in county jail.
Snow nearly a foot deep blankets the Prescott region as a second storm of the week moves through northern Arizona. Rain and drizzle spread across central and southern areas while northern parts report flurries and lighter precipitation overall.
Federal officials said they will press two actions tied to the Teapot Dome affair. The Justice Department seeks profits from the Salt Creek contract returned to the government, and a motion to try Fall and E L Doheny on bribery charges is to be sought for January trials in Washington.
Verification from Edinburg, Scotland confirms the divorce between Lady Ross, daughter of Andrew Ellison Ross of Louisville, Kentucky, and Sir Charles Ross of Baltimore. The action, filed in Nogales in 1924, was finalized December 8, and involves a deceased New York woman named as a former correspondent. Sir Charles Ross, inventor of the Ross rifle, owns a vast English estate.
In Phoenix on December 14 a Chicago gangster attempted a robbery of Peter B Wade a local grocer. The grocer wrested a loaded revolver from the assailant and brought him to the sheriff's office. Gunman Raymond Dunn 22 of Chicago is jailed.
Mrs. Otto Shatz, owner of four Denver groceries, was held up and robbed of 1059 dollars tonight in a bold robbery. Police investigated and sought clues as the case unfolded in Denver.
Grover A. Whalen, head of Mayor Walker’s welcoming committee, weighs leaving his $100,000 Wanamaker executive role to take over the Rothstein case and NYPD duties. Police Commissioner Joseph Warren resigns under fire with December 31 effective date. Mayor Walker reportedly urged Whalen during a dinner to accept the post, signaling a broad department shakeup if he does. Mrs. June Boyd, tied to a drug ring probe, is held as a material witness after information on Joseph Unger’s case.
The agriculture department reports total major crop production rose three percent in 1928 while total value fell about one percent. Wheat and cotton gains offset declines in hay sweet potatoes and several minor crops. Cotton output reached 14 373 000 bales valued at 1 291 589 000 dollars. corn 2 887 919 000 bushels. oats 1 449 531 000 bushels. winter wheat 570 694 000 bushels. Total value for 50 principal crops stood at 8 156 052 000 dollars, down from 8 552 563 000 in 1927.
Mexican government patrols moved through the hills of Jalisco state in search of bandits who seized 22 women from Jicotepec. After the raid on Wednesday no sign of the captors or victims had been found.
Bolivian leader notes Paraguay violated League articles 10 and 13 by refusing full arbitration. President Siles says Paraguay moved troops toward the frontier while Bolivia seeks a peaceful settlement but will not yield its right to reparations.
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