Railroad Rate Increases Approved by Interstate Commission
The Interstate Commerce Commission approved broad increases in freight, passenger, and other railroad rates totaling about 1.4 billion dollars, to be offset by a wage-related rail labor award. The plan targets eastern, western, southern, and coastwise routes, with added charges for special services and commodities under tariff arrangements.
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Washington
Interstate Com‘ce. Commission
Railroad Labor “Board
Aity Pacific
Ite
Miss Ostrander Delights Opera House Audience in Benefit
The August 8 benefit at the Opera House featured Miss Opal Y Ostrander and Miss Bovard at the piano. Her fancy and costume dancing impressed the crowd, with lively numbers by pupils Irene Christian Caroline Jackson and Elizabeth Briddon. Dancing continued after the show until after one.
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Opera House
Opal‘y. Ostrander
Chevallier Sanatorium ‘Corporation
Miss Ostrander
Bo‘vard
Miss Burks
Irene Christian
Caroline Jackson
Elizabeth Briddon
Fest Block of Paving Initiated in Gallup
A Thursday night crowd gathered on the west end of Aztec to begin paving the first block for traffic. Music provided entertainment as residents enjoyed the late hour festivities and celebrated the completion of the paving milestone.
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Gallup
Aztec
Bootlegger and Escaped Convict Wanted in Oklahoma
James Beck, arrested on bootlegging charges, is said to be an escaped convict with a ten year sentence. two years served. He may surrender to Oklahoma authorities. Beck’s bond at a hearing before U.S. Commissioner Ford was set at 1800 dollars.
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James Beck
Oklahoma
Eigen Beck
U.S
Ford
Special Term Opens Under Judge Holloman in Santa Fe
District Court convened a special term with Judge Hollo man presiding. Only a few civil cases are set and the session will last three days. The first case is Maple vs Starrat over title to four sections of land as the Herald goes to press.
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District Court
Holloman
Santa Fe
Maple
Starrat
Preas
Reservoir Bond Plan Highlighted By Bluewater Talk
J W Chapman and Judge E A Martin spoke to Bluewater Board of Trade after a delay about securing government aid for a reservoir site. Bluewater's fertile acres could feed a town of 5000 to 10000, with bonds likely for construction, boosting regional development and irrigation prospects.
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J. W. Chapman
E A. Martin
Bluewater Board of Trade
Bluewater
McAdams Buys Indian Trading Store at Greasewood Springs
McAdams returns from a business trip and is reported to have purchased O W Marte's Indian trading store at Greasewood Springs for 175000 dollars. He is noted for his fluency in Navajo language and script and plans to reestablish himself in the area.
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H. McAdams
Uniform Drive Aims to Outfit Santa Fe Band
The Santa Fe Band pledges to furnish Gallup with quality entertainment and seeks broad support to raise funds for uniforms for its members. Residents are urged to contribute as the band’s concerts, such as Sunday’s plaza performance, reflect well on the town.
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Santa Fe
Gallup
Jeffersonian Dinner At City Club In Gallup
McKinley county Democrats held a dinner at the Gallup City Club Thursday night. Judge Hanna of Albuquerque, a prospective New Mexico gubernatorial candidate, spoke to attendees. The gathering included many likely to participate in the upcoming campaign as organizers planned to get acquainted and prepare for the broader effort.
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McKinley County
Gallup City Club
Hanna
Albuquerque
New Mexico
McKinley Cube
Wage rise would cost Southern Pacific $17.5 million
Pacific Coast Railway lines face a wage award adding about 17.5 million to salaries on the Southern Pacific system, with over 50,000 employees. Officials compare it to 1919 wage and material cost rises of 18.88 million and note stockholders receive a smaller share of earnings than in 1914.
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San Francisco
Cal
Pacific Coast
Southern Pacific Company
Southern Pacific
Pacific System
William Sproule
The
Ase
Community House Happenings and Scout Activities
The Community House closes part of August 12 to permit floor work. Dances move to the club room. Spanish classes meet at 4 pm on Monday Wednesday and Friday. American Legion and Boy Scouts hold meetings. first aid lesson given. Adults shift Spanish class hours to 7 to 9 pm. Troop 1 scouts begin examinations for second class and receive horseback riding instruction this week.
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American Legion
Boy Scouts
Ellison
Woman’s Auxiliary of the
Froy Buckles
St. Mary’s Hospital
California
Dennis Calking
M. M. Ellison
Harold Burton
Raymond Brearte
Walter Cornell
Hubert Carrington
Leo Koenig
Clyde Ludiow
Labor Leaders Move to Back Cox as Non-Partisan Push
Labor officials under the American Federation of Labor launch a drive to rally organized labor behind Governor Cox the Democratic nominee. They seek Cox to endorse labor's anti Esch Cummins and arbitration plank, aligning labor with the Cox campaign despite prior non partisan efforts. Labor leaders expect Cox will pledge strong labor support.
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James M. Cox
Cox
American Federation of Labor
Congress
Samuel Gompers
Kansas
McKinley County Crop Outlook Shows Record Acreage
Report notes greater acreage in cultivation than ever before with small grains likely to make up about ninety percent. Dry farming gave favorable spring conditions but June rains prevented a half crop. Winter wheat faces lateness risk. Marcus wheat cited as prolific. some areas rely on winter wheat in low swampy lands.
High School Not To Be Built Now
The school board adjourned last week deciding not to construct the high school at this time. One bid from Wilson Brothers was submitted and effectively rejected. Gallup residents are urged to attend a mass meeting for public discussion on funding and timing.
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Wilson Brothers
Gallup
Miss Holland Receives Belgium Church Offer For Mission Work
Miss Blanche Holland of Waxahachie Texas a former Gallup High School teacher has been offered a position by the Methodist church in Belgium as part of its Centenary effort. The church is rebuilding in war torn France and Belgium establishing schools hospitals and orphanages. Miss Holland is sister to Mrs H M Barton and friends celebrate her opportunity to serve among the Belgian people.
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Miss Blanche
Holland
Waxmahachie
Texas
Gallup
Methodist Church
Belgium
France
H. M. Barton
Victory Medal Help Offered at Community House
Axe service men desiring a Victory Medal should apply to George Olsen Army Field Clerk who will be at the Community House for several days to provide any necessary assistance.
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George Olsen
Army
Treasury Marks Higher Rail Rates Hit Pocketbooks
Washington officials estimate an annual $100 million revenue boost from higher railroad transportation taxes and income taxes on rail carriers. The 4 percent freight tax, 8 percent passenger tax, and 3 percent Pullman tax drive the gain, with further receipts from corporate income taxes and a wage tax effect on roughly 2,000,000 railroad workers. The total includes about $28.6 million from freight, $18.7 million from passenger, and $3.5 million from Pullman charges, plus an expected $30 million from corporate income taxes.
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Washington
Treasury
W. C. Walker Takes Over Richards Mine Lease
The Richards mine seven miles west of town at Defiance station is leased for five years to W. C. Walker Dan King and John May. Walker promises to raise daily coal output to about 200 tons and to hire more workers. Harry Richards owner and former operator will pursue other business.
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Richards
Medr
Defiance Station
W. C. Walker
Dan King
John May
Gallup Produce Loses 200 Chickens in Flood
Last Sunday's flood, described as the worst in ten years by W. EB. Clarke of the Gallup Meat and Produce Co., washed through the business and drowned 200 chickens, tearing down a rear fence. No other serious town damage reported.
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Gallup Meat& Produce Co
Republicans organize county clubs under Brose leadership
Gregory Page delegates H W Brose to organize Harding Coolidge clubs in McKinley County. Brose, with Dimon Rouse and others, forms Allison and Mentmore chapters, elects officers, and plans dances and addresses by Judge McFie and J W Chapman as Republicans campaign for high turnout in November.
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Gregory Page
H.W. Brose
Harding-Coolidge
McKinley
Brose
Sam Dimon
CG. M.rouse
Firank Pino
Gallup Herald
Allison
J. B.mckinley
Fete Westwater
M. L. Moore
H. W. Lindsey
C.F. Reinhardt
Pat Shryer
Judge McFie
J. W. Chapman
Alison
Gallup
Mentmore
R. H. Wyper
Cal Phelps
Leyba
R. E. Hopper
Wm. Carr
Heaton
Jack Cotton
Sheriff McCamant
Senator Page
Frank Pino
C. M. Rouse
Rouse
McKinley County
Heaton Club
R. W. Dennard
Jose Rolles
A. W. Fossberg
John O'Brien
James B. Brewer
Gibson
Kiwanis Lunch Prank With Embalming Fluid At City Club
A Kiwanis luncheon at City Club drew 50 plus members and guests. Bottles labeled embalming fluid and poison were found on plates, sparking fear and rough joking as Rollie the undertaker boasted a stunt to boost his business.
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Kiwanis Club
City Club
Sam Bushman
Rev. Barton
Judge French
D. Rollie
J. W. Hannett
Rollie
Coufsc
Rellie
John H. Young
H. A. Kaht
K. & Drug Co
New Superintendent and Principal Appointed for Gallup Schools
H W Yersin, Gallup Public School Board clerk, says Roy L White of Tyrone New Mexico is hired as superintendent and Miss Hester Kenamore of Flagstaff Arizona is engaged as principal. Both come highly recommended for their capacities. C M Goodnight resigns as secretary of Seven Lakes Oil and Gas and plans to move to Arizona soon.
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H.W. Yersin
Gallup
C. M. Goodnight
Seven. Lakes Oil & Gas Company
Arizona
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J.W. Chapman
E. A. Martin
McAdams
Santa FE Band
Pacific Coast Railway Lines
Wilson-Cox Democratic Party
NY. Sun Editorial
United States Treasury
Gallup Produce
Republicans
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