Wreck of Golden State Limited near Ulmoris claims engineer
Monday’s derailment of the Golden State Limited at Ulmoris results in the death of engineer Gustave Adolphus Thumm. The open switch caused the wreck. coroner’s jury pins blame on signalman Claud C Wall. Funeral held at First Christian church El Paso.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden State Limited
Southern Pacific
Ulmors
J. W. Burke
Gustave Adolphus Thumm
M. M. Crocker
W. H. McBean
Lordsburg
Mra
GC. F. Hicks
Marsalis
Harry McKeel
M. Chase
Almoris Siding
Forrest Fielder
Claud C. Wall
Clark
Chlarson
Adams
A. W. Morningstar
First Christian Church
el Paso
Evergreen Cemetery
Board of Inquiry on 1924 Almoris Train Derailment
The Board finds the derailment of Passenger train No 4 at Almoris on May 5 1924 was caused by the Hayes derailer and faults by Signalman Wall Foreman Spain and other crew. It recommends discontinuing Hayes derailers and installing split point derailers where needed. Damages totaled 3500 for engine and tender 6700 for equipment 1190 for track and 400 for wreck clearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Almoris
Wm. Wilson
P. T. Robinson
O. B. Schoenky
T. E B. Hall
Harry Rosenstein
J. C. Gooding
Gustave A. Thumm
Hayes
Thumm
C. C. Wall
Wall
C. ©. Wall
Lawrence C. Spain
Robert Adams
L. R
Chlarson
Dpd
L. Clark
Auditor Owens Falls Overall Hidalgo County Budget Figures
Educational Auditor J E Owens reviewed the Hidalgo County budget with county commissioners and rail officials. He reported 275 grade and 5 high school enrollments this year, 293 and 73 next year, with salaries of 22 500 this year rising to 23 850 and 4 255 in expenses, plus 1 500 for an emergency extra teacher and a total rural district budget of 42 000 840 365.
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J. E. Owens
Hidalgo County
Braum and McNabb
Southern Pacific
Owens
U. S
New Mexico
Veteran G A Thumm Martyr of the Rail Disaster
A historical account tells of Engineer G A Thumm and fireman M L Mowery aboard a speeding train named Party Three Hundred. Thumm stays at his post to brake as an open switch causes a fatal wreck. Mowery sacrifices himself trying to warn others. The piece honors Thumm’s vigil and religious reflections as the crash ends their lives.
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G. A. Thumm
M. L. Mowery
Thumm
Golden State Limited wreck prompts 125 telegrams
Following the wreck on the Golden State Limited the Southern Pacific arranged telegrams to distant friends at company expense. Western Union Manager R W Aldrich reports handling around 125 messages from 9 45 to 1 00 pm, showing notable speed. Also notes timely probate court service and urges voting for J E Devine in the Democratic Primary on May 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Pacific Company
Golden State Limited
R. W. Aldrich
Western Union
J. E. Devine
DeMoss Hospital Patient Notes Include Radium Treatment
Mrs. W. L. Taylor of White Signal seeks medical care at DeMoss Hospital. Tom Johnson of Valedon arrives for radium treatment.
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W. L. Taylor
White Signal
Tom Johnson
Valedon
All Star Cast on One Night at Star Theatre
Next Monday night May 12 at the Star Theatre two plays show. One plays nine reels the other six reels with a large cast including Mrs Henry Harford Mrs Banks Austin Mr Henry Harford and many supporting characters. The Harmony Four Orchestra of Lordsburg will perform. Admission fifty cents with 2 cents for children under church auspices.
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All Star
Star Theatre
Henry Harford
Banks Austin
T. H. Cougill
Harwood
W. H. Vanderpool
W. Hancock
Lucy
Louise Wallace
James
BE. F. Lyday
Seraphina Gray
Angelina White
Mary Hooligan
George Keime
Trudel Schmidt
Geo. Trimble
Annabella Estelle Darling
Nicholson
Hepzibah Strout
M. Chase
Maggie Callagan
A. L. Green
Lydia Ann Porter
Chase Fuller
Splendid Harmony Four Orchestra
Lordsburg
Woman's Home Mission Society of the Methodist Church
Delightful Day at Horseshoe Ranch Outing
Mrs M M Crocker Mrs G W Trimble Mrs E J Fuller and Mr Walter Sullivan enjoyed a day at Horseshoe Ranch with Mrs Pearson on Tuesday.
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M. M. Crocker
G. W. Trimble
E. J. Fuller
Walter Sullivan
Horseshoe Ranch
Pearson
Out with the old in with the new council
The outgoing council led by Mayor EB M. Fischer left a $9,700 treasury and a developed water sewer system, lower insurance rates, and improved lighting and streets. The new group under Mayor George Hanner began with a Clean-up week May 26 and kept a stable staff, naming A W Morningster city attorney, George P Jeffus treasurer, John Paulus water superintendent, Harry McKeel marshal and street supervisor, and J L Wells city engineer.
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EB. M. Fisher
Montague
Fairly
de. Moss
Clayton
George Hanner
Fuller
Crowell
Egon
McDonald
R. W. Aldrich
Maeht
Hanner
Wise
A. W. Morningster
Geo. P. Jeffus
John Paulus
Harry McKeel
J. L. Wells
Methodist Church Commencement Sermon at Mother's Day Service
Pastor Walter H. Vanderpool invites the public to Sunday services at the Methodist Church on May 11 1924. Morning Sunday School at 10 and preaching at 11 with a Mother's Day theme. Evening service at 8 coincides with the High School graduation sermon. special music planned. slogan Standing Room Only.
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Pather's
Church of the Living God
Methodist Church
Walter H. Vanderpool
Mother's Day Program At Baptist Church Teaches Dedication
Pastor W. W. Wilkerson leads a Sunday School at 10 am and an 8 pm Mother’s Day program. The program features solos duets and quartet singing themed on Mother with a violin solo by Mrs. Marion Walker. About 15 children have parts and several readings honor mothers. Everyone is welcome.
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Marion Walker
Mother
Star Theatre Weekly Program With Westerns and Dances
Sunday May 11 Critical Age W W Hodkinson picture Monday May 12 The Leather Pushers two reel Western Tuesday May 13 and 14 Wild Bill Hickok Star Wm S Hart Thursday May 15 Spanish Dancer A feature one night only High school exercises Friday May 10 Daniel Boone two reel comedy remember the picture 6 Days May 8 and 9 This big special will please all Prices 28 and 55 cents
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Critical Age
W. W. Hodkinson
Wild Bill Hickok
Wm. S. Hart
Daniel Boon
Mrs. W. F. Larremore and Son Visit Silver City Saturday
Mrs. W. F. Larremore and her son Marion visited Silver City on Saturday, spending the day visiting friends and exploring the town.
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W. F. Larremore
Marion
Silver City
Only The Engineer Was Killed Forever Landmark Tribute To Gus Thumm On The Golden State Limited
A dramatic telegraph headline honored Gus Thumm the engineer who died at his throttle on the Golden State Limited. The tribute recalls the loyalty and sacrifice of locomotive engineers and their duty to protect passengers as the nation mourns a fallen hero.
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Golden State Limited
Great Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
America
Gus Thumm
Nan
Local Residents Seek Medical Procedures at Lokrdsburg Hospital
Miss Lucy Cline underwent a Tuesday operation with very fine results. El Paso surgeon Stephens attended Mrs. Johnnie Jones for medical treatment. Antonio Rosales Valedon and Mrs G W Conroy arrived for minor procedures, T Nichole and Noah Scott for medical and surgical care respectively, Modesto Garcia listed for major surgery.
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Lucy Cline
Stephens
el Paso
Johnnie Jones
Antonio Rosales
Valedon
G. W. Conroy
Hy. T. Nichole
Noah Scott
Modesto Garcia
Mohlers Host Elaborate Valedon Dinner Party
Mr and Mrs Kari L Mohler hosted a lengthy dinner at their Valedon home Friday evening. Guests included Mr and Mrs M P Walker Miss Nell Gilbert editor of Lordsburg Dr and Mrs Banks Austin Mr and Mrs John H W Clark and J C B Amos. Baby Lois Mae attended and Bries amused guests.
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Kari L. Mohler
Valedon
M. P. Walker
Nell Gilbert
Lordsburg
Banks Austin
John HW. Clark
J.C. B. Amos
Lois Mae
Bries
Mrs Banks Austin Hosts 5 and 8 Club Gathering
Mrs. Banks Austin entertained the 5 and 8 Club yesterday afternoon with guests Mrs. Mohler, Mrs. Clark, Mrs. Cross, Mrs. Home, Mrs. Graham and Mrs. Leving from Bisbee.
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Banks Austin
Mohler
Clark
Cross
Mra
Graham
Leving
Bis
Bee
Wilkerson Weddings Tie Arizona Couples to California Brides
Edgar Laney of Clifton and Lena Pierce of Huntington Leach wed in Arizona. E G Rogers and Margaret Byers of Safford joined in marriage with ties to California through the West.
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Edgar Laney
Clifton
Arizona
Lena Pierce
Huntington Leach
Cal
E. G. Rogers
Margaret Byers
Safford
Bright Future for Hidalgo Co., Cowboys
In Hidalgo county the stockmen delivered 2 000 head of steer, providing temporary relief to local finances. About 5 500 good steers remain for fall delivery, with Hereford breeding favored by buyers Degen & Wolf, and Page & Wisenhimer purchasing younger stock. Range conditions are the best in years across the state per Frank Kf. Coon who arrived from Albuquerque.
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Hidalgo County
Degen & Wolf
Deming
Ad Page
Frank Kf. Coon
Albuquerque
Captain W. A. Simpson Seeks El Paso Constable Post
El Paso paper notes Police Captain W. A. Simpson has resigned to seek the El Paso precinct constable position. He is praised for sixteen years of service, daring raids, and a spotless record with no wounds or killings. His roots trace to Lordsburg and his mother Mrs. Sarah Simpson expresses pride in his career.
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el Paso
W. A. Simpson
Capt. Simpson
Lordsburg
Sarah Simpson
County Commissioners Approve Roads and Voting Precinct Change
The county commissioners met this week and declared a county road to connect south across the Gila River on the township line between townships 20 and 21, upon petition of Virden taxpayers. They also reallocated part of six into seven voting precincts.
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Gila River
Virden
Local Visitor Hubert Fitz Returns to Lordsburg
Our Good Friend In Town arrives from Boston where his brother lies ill. Hubert Fitz reached Lordsburg at noon and attended the editors luncheon as a guest. He departs on No 1 today for Los Angeles. He reports Gen J Wilcox father of the late D G Wilcox gravely ill at his home in Los Angeles.
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Boston
Hubert Fitz
Lordsburg
Ile
Los Angeles
Gen
J. &. Wilcox
D. GC. Willcox
L, A
Frank Brown enters Olympic tryout finals in Boston
The Mercury, official organ of the Los Angeles Athletic Club, announces boxer Frank Brown and his mother Mrs. C. B. Wagner receiving notice of his entry for Olympic tryout finals at Boston for L.A.A. Bully for Frank.
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Frank Brown
C. B. Wagner
The
Mercury
Los Angeles Athletic Club
Boston
L.A. A
Frank
N. and T. Club Hosts Mrs Kiddie Allen Guest
Mrs Kiddie Allen acted as hostess for the N. and T. Club meeting on Tuesday with the notable guest Mrs Jack Heather attending as special visitor.
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Kiddie Allen
N. and
T. Club
Mis
Jack Heather
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Ulmoris
Board of Inquiry Report
W. W. Wilkerson
New Mex
Baptist Churcil
Star Theatre Program
Lokrdsburg Hospital
Mohlers Entertain
Hidalgo CO
Board of Trustees
G. W. Hanner
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