Strike Leaders Allowed to Return to Gallup Amid Labor Talks
Most deported strike leaders and IWW members were allowed to return to Gallup after Governor Lindsey’s request to protect them. Judge Musser mediated a conference at Page hotel with Gallup American Coal Co and Victor American Fuel Co officials, where union officials urged a contract with the United Mine Workers but J. M. Sully of Gallup American Co refused. Musser supported the company’s legal and moral position, while former Congressman Seldomridge noted the legal right to refuse the contract. Miners at Diamond and Southwestern mines largely returned to work. county council of defense petitions appear to have failed. The Gallup Red Cross met, committees advance supplies, and Fred Russell became treasurer with a $500 bond. Lotario Gonzales and Mrs. Gonzales plan to reside in Williams, Arizona.
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I. W.W
Gallup
McKinley County Council of Defense
Gov
Lindsey
G. W. Musser
Gallup American Coal Co
Vietor American Fuel Co
Page Hotel
Judge Musser
Federal Department of Labor
J. M. Sully
Gallup American Co
United Mine Workers of America
Sully
Musser
Seldomridge
Department of Labor
Mussér
Colorado
Diamond
Southwestern
County Council of Defence
Santa Fe
American Red Cross
Lotario Gonzales
Williams
High School Policy Shift Aims for Higher Standards
The board approved a plan by new superintendent Prof Swinney to raise graduation standards so graduates qualify for state universities. Seventh and eighth graders will stay out of high school work to ensure proper preparation, with districts statewide adopting similar policies. The district will pursue a friendly suit over unsold bonds and hire A T Hannett as attorney. Mentmore gets a new school building this fall, possibly with Miss Swinney as teacher.
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Statutes University
Swinney
New Mexico
Supreme Court of the State
A. T. Hannet
Mentmore
Ofa
Soldier Writes Home From Mid Atlantic Voyage
Gray reports from an Atlantic transport carrying railroad engineers and other transportation men to France as part of the American army. The ship is five days at sea and to be met by a convoy near the danger zone. Vincent Jaeger is aboard. the voyage has been calm with no seasickness, but censorship limits the letter.
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Jay
Atlantic
France
Gray
United States
Vincent Jaeger
Gallup
Brick Gompaky Elects Officers Amid Growth in Demand
Gallup brick plant expands with a new brick machine and additional kilns to raise capacity. Orders total nearly 3,000,000 brick with shipments to Arizona and El Paso and others in New Mexico. Annual meeting elected T. B. Catron president Gregory Page VP T. E. Purdy secretary and T. F. Smalling treasurer. Louis Stewart plans a large garage east of the old light plant on Railroad Ave. Mrs. A. C. Pratt travels to California for a month’s vacation. A vandal targets city garages, stealing lamps tools and cutting leather cushions. police and garage owners patrol for the culprit.
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Arizona
el Paso
T. B. Catron
Gregory Page
T. E. Purdy
T. F. Smalling
Louis Stewart
Railroad Ave
Stuart
Ethel Barrymore to Star at Rex Next Wednesday
Wednesday feature at the Rex theater draws favorable comments from patrons. Next week remains to be announced but promises a splendid picture with Ethel Barrymore as the lead for the Call of Her People.
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Ethel’ Barrymore
America
Cradle Roll Party Honors Graduating Children
Miss Josephine Kiefer hosted a cradle roll party for Congregational church children moving to the primary department. Mothers grandmothers and friends enjoyed sunflowers a program with dances recitations a butterfly dance and a diploma and pin for each graduate.
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Josephine Kiefer
Congregational Church
Misses Georgia
Reed
Elsie Elliot
Gladys Darling
Hellen Appel
Leta Ridell
Clara Turner
Gibson
Georgia Reed
Josephine Ketner
Gertrude Reed
Dorothy Ketner
Frances Mattox
Ruth Brock
Glen Curto
Hugh Masters
James Sneddon
Robert Brown
Paul Peck
Louis Chambers
Josephine
Clara
B. Turner
Leta’ Riddell
Mesdames Hall
Brock
Pitzenberger
Archie Brown
Mattox
Peck
Appel
Black Pianist Fatally Shot by Wife in City Home
Martin, a piano player in a restricted district, was struck in the head with a six shooter by his seriously ill wife Monday evening. She says she aimed to frighten him after years of alleged mistreatment. her hearing will be scheduled when able.
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Martin
Moqui Snake Dance Festival Set for 28th at First Mesa
The Moqui Indians announce the annual snake dance to be held on the 28th at First Mesa. Tourists and residents plan travel for the event with transport arranged from the city. R G Webb, formerly city clerk, now works for C N Cotton Co. Palmer Kenner Jr. expected home briefly from Port Royal SC before likely posting to France. Miss Martha Ketner will visit her brother while tutoring near Silver City.
Judge to Hear Draft Exemption Appeals Appointed
Judge John R. McFie has been appointed by the governor to hear appeals from county exemption boards in draft cases. The governor’s letter authorizes him to administer oaths and take testimony in all related matters. Mrs Dimon announces the marriage of her brother Chas McCallick of this city to Miss Frances Parker of Williams Arizona. the ceremony July 29 at the Dimonson residence officiated by Rev Grover Emmons.
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John R. McFie
Wilson
County Board of Exemption
United States
County Exemption Boards
Dimon
Chas. McCallick
Frances Parker
Williams
Ariz
Dimonson
Grover Emmons
McCallie
Gallup American Co
Western Union
At. Gibson
City plans septic tank and new ordinances adopted
The city agrees to install a septic tank with Burns and McDonald to plan the sewer system and a sanitary engineer to review ground work. Crustea club injUnction case and Gallup club nuisance actions were noted. Taxable city property stands at 2 358 358 with a 214 000 rise. Fire department loan repayment discussed. Two new ordinances set penalties and a new circus license tax. Hudson automobile agency reports sales and stock of five cars, with two on hand and demonstrations offered.
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Burns and McDonald
Crustecia Club
Holloman
Gallup Athletic Club
Hudson Automobile
Wurm and Burke
Regents Board Re-Elected President Amid New Museum Edifice
Regents of the State Museum and School of American Research re-elected its president as eight-year board tenure continues. Judge McFie, long in office since reorganization, guides plans for a near-ready building. The structure will be dedicated in November during Thanksgiving week with an elaborate dedication program, pageant, and fiesta.
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Regents of
the State Museum and School of American Research
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