Charles Day dies in Arizona auto accident
Charles L Day 39 died near Chandler Arizona after a Ford car rollover while returning from St Johns with his father Samuel Day of St Michaels. Edward Howell helped move the injured to Winslow for care but Day died soon after. Funeral services were held at Gallup with Masons and Elks attending and interment at Hill Crest.
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Charles L
Winslow
Chambler
Edward Howell
Gallup
Lodge Brothers
Elks
Hill Crest Cemetery
Charles L. Day
Kaggyn
St. Michaels
McKinley County Probate Allows Frank Jakovic Estate Administrator Named
In McKinley County New Mexico the probate court notices Max Frakovich of Gallup appointed administrator of the estate of Frank Jakovic deceased. All claimants must present their claims within the legal period. Signed Ang 25, 1920s era notice.
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McKinley
New Mexico
Frank Jakovic
Max’ Frkovich
Gallup
N. M
Community councils organized in McKinley County
McKinley County forms defense oriented community councils with representation from all areas. Horace Moses chairs the Gibson Navajo council with Louise Halsey as secretary at Mentmore. D H Soifierville chairs Thoreau with C M Rouse as secretary. Other councils include Allison Crown Point McGaffey Ramah Zuni and more with respective chairmen and secretaries listed.
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McKinley County
Horace’ Moses
Louise Halsey
Mentmore
D. H. Soifierville
C. M. Rouse
Thoreau
C. B. Weeks
H. H
Navajo Freighter Loses Horses in Thunderstorm Fatal Bolt
A Navajo freighter from the reservation to Gallup lost his four horses when a lightning bolt struck during a heavy storm. The wagon remained intact and the rider was uninjured, though dazed by the electric shock. Reading: letter from FR G Garcia in Gallup mentions serving with Santa Fe Railroad and relatives in Gallup. News also notes Dr J W Stofer and state officials discussing medical examiners and military service plans.
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Gallup
Louis Silva
FR. G. Garcia
Santa Fe Railroad
J.W. Stofer
State Board of Medical Examiners
Deming
McKinley County Red Cross Drive Surpasses Goal
McKinley County reports contributions running about 1700 dollars, with 1330 on hand and 190 more promised by Gibson. Crown Point and Zuni awaiting results while thanks are extended to precinct chairs for strong effort. Sergt Paul Jones passes through with troops en route overseas and visits home. A fourteen member mandolin club organized to support a Red Cross benefit in September.
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McKinley County
Salvation Army
Gibson
Crown Point
Zuni
Burks
Red Cross
Murder confession and arrest in Gallup crime case
Sup t Stacher reports two Navajo suspects confessed to the Pat Smith murder at Tucker s store. Police and Indian officers tracked them from Crown Point to Gallup then to Bernalillo. After killing the boy the offenders burned bedding to hide evidence. Also noted are Navy enlistment plans for Pon Menapace and Tony Pascualone and a social visit by Needles residents.
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F Stucker
Grown Point
Gallup
Pat ‘Smith
Tucker's
Crown Point
Roberts
Manning
Frank Mapel
Stacher
Crown-Point
Pon Menapace
Tony Pascualone
Navy
Alvina Menapace
Austrian Arrest on Charge of Pro Germanish Seditious Remarks
George Petronovich Jr of Allison was arrested by the sheriff and held pending DOJ arrival. He allegedly proclaimed that Austrians and Germans will be here and that the United States is not in the war for Liberty but for money. His uncle testified to un-American remarks. A separate complaint charged Petronovich Sr with seditious remarks. he posted bonds. A correspondent from France reports longing for liberty and describes camp life and prices.
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George Petronovich Jr
Allison
Sheriff's Office
Federal Department of Justice
Petronovich
United States
George ‘Petronovich Sr
Justice of the Peace Schauer
Settlement in Probate Court for McKinley County New Mexico
Samuel Dimon, administrator of Nikolai Masesek estate, files final account and petition for distribution in Gallup NM. Hearing set September 3 1918 at 10 o clock A M to hear objections and discharge administrator and bond. All interested parties must appear.
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McKimley
State of
New Mexico
Nikolas Masesek
McKinley County
Gallup
Facindation Site Moves amid Injunction Clash
A town board relocates the power house site east of the compressor plant amid injunction threats. Thomas Leaden seeks a Fifth Street bridge and street vacating to aid cross-town access, while officials defend the chosen feasible site. Local residents and businessmen discuss border trade and policing contraband during ongoing disputes.
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Thomas Leaden
Tom
Fifth Street
Leaden
North Side
Thos
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