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Newspaper
The Gallup Herald
Location
Gallup, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1920
Page
2
Secretary Salby announced in the morning office that a Tennessee amendment has been ratified, with Governor Roberts' certificate confirming the legislature's action. The message was delivered as Salby arrived at his office, per the official proclamation.
Washington August 94 officials say the United States awaits the three fourths ratification by states for the suffrage amendment. Suffrage leaders expect the proclamation within twenty hours as details from the state department and Governor Roberts reach final confirmation.
Fragmentary OCR shows Republicans conducting precinct primaries and naming delegates. County convention planned for Saturday at the Gallup courthouse at 2 PM with attendees signaling party activity and delegate selection.
Incomplete OCR text mentions names and an incident in Marion. Fragments reference injuries and a person named Frank and another person nicknamed Blobacher. Details are unclear due to garbled source text.
State Auditor must audit county books. Treasurer reports monthly balance sheets. Taxpayers have right to investigate. officers’ salaries are fixed by law at 2200 per year for treasurer and 1000 for deputy. Tax Assessor likewise 2200 with 1000 allowance. An inspection found proper entries for all items.
A fragmentary excerpt discusses Samuel Gompers and labor's role in elections. It mentions private conversations linking labor with Democrats, fears of a labor vote drive, and opinions on Wilson era policies and the league of nations. The piece reflects tensions over labor's political influence and allegiance.
A county Republican gathering showcased speakers including Ab Gibson at Allison. The event featured social moments with ice cream and cake as attendees gathered for remarks and discussion.
The McKinley County Annual Fair will be held October 1 2 and 3 under the direction of County Farm Agent Homer P Powers. Albuquerque will visit Gallup on Sunday the final day designated Albuquerque Day with an excursion planned.
The Gallup Harding Coolidge club held its first business meeting in Gallup replacing the Roosevelt club. With H W Brose presiding and EB Ret t as secretary, Perry Coon and GC Sganzini were elected precinct publicity chairmen. J W Chapman addressed the gathering criticizing campaign misstatements and urging a clean, truth backed campaign. Senator Gregory Page of McKinley County Republicans supported Chapman’s stance and called for truthful debate over mudslinging. The group agreed to pursue a campaign of high ideas and issue focus as advocated by Senator Harding.
Henry P. Fletcher former ambassador to New Mexico told Huntington County residents that the Democratic party backing the League of Nations covenant aims to create world regulation undermining the Monroe Doctrine. He argued Versailles Treaty provisions, especially Article XXI, threaten U.S. sovereignty and oppose outside interference in American affairs. Fletcher noted differences between French and English texts and warned that both misinterpret the Monroe Doctrine’s goal of peace.
Taxpayers in McKinley County have paid the three mill levy for State Highway with Federal Aid plans. The levy started last year 1919 and only a portion of the year's collections has been made. Money from the levy is deposited with the State Treasurer and then distributed to banks across the state for highway surveys in McKinley County. Only one survey under Federal Aid Project No 27 has been done in the county between Gallup and Guam. This will be the first highway stretch to be completed in the county.
Santa Fe Railroad Co. orders paying of Railroad Avenue stopped by telegram on Thursday. Local leaders C. N. Cotton Gregory Page and W. H. Morris urged Santa Fe to allow paving, arguing it would benefit Gallup. Widespread support among property owners was sought as to whether to proceed, amid questions of authority to pave.
Last Saturday night the McKinley County Colored Republican club held its first business meeting at the court house in Gallup. Prominent speakers from Albuquerque Dr. W. T. Green Reys R. G. Byers and Barclay gave instructive talks. Senator Gregory Page discussed past legislation to prevent race issues and class legislation in New Mexico.
E U Atkinson aged citizen of the Galepia area died at home after a prolonged illness. He resided on Coal Avenue for years and ran a small hardware store. Born in Missouri he lived a simple upright life and earned respect from neighbors and local business associates.
August 22 1920 Augusta Me Hays Republican National Committee chairman opened campaign in Maine asserting Governor Cox is dominated by Wilson and four unnamed bosses He argued Democrats seek Wilson platform while presenting Cox as change agent He denied GOP plans to fund excessive campaign spending and warned against false accusations from Democrats as GOP seeks about 8 million dollars in contributions He labeled Democratic leaders indecisive and accused them of wavering on issues in a charged party rally
Fragmentary report outlines a Kiwanis luncheon at the White Cafe. Mentions Mr Curtiss, ongoing research on rubber and factory visits, and a request for guidance on rubber material selection.
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