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Newspaper
The Gallup Herald
Location
Gallup, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1917
Page
1
The McKinley County Grand Jury 1917 report finds no indictments after thorough inquiry into deportation of strike agitators and firearms concealment. It notes widespread approval of the findings and urges ongoing enforcement of weapon concealment laws.
The Gallup school board hired AS T Hannett to study the bonds litigation involving the county treasurer and the State bank. A meeting decided to employ a attorney but no court action yet. potential mandamus to force sale to Wright and Co. of Denver is discussed. Local officials note jail inadequacies and urge county and town boards to act on corrections. Henry Coleman, Capt Reed, and Lt Lyon are noted among locals.
The Gallup Fire Department asks the public to keep the barrel in the post office filled with candy and tobacco for soldiers in camp. Red Cross ladies have wrapped over a hundred packages for Gallup troops in the army navy and marines. J F Turner returns to his Morris block tailor shop on Second street praised as one of the finest local tailors.
Ramon Chavez and Sixto Valenzuela face assault and shooting charges after beating Margarito Villa with six shooters at the Montoya saloon near Navajo. Pedro and Manuel Santos beat Guadalupe, all suspects reportedly Mexican citizens. All charged men are in custody awaiting grand jury action. Beautiful Carnations sold by Jenkins Drug Co. Crown Point official C M Goodnight testified in district court cases. Mr Goodnight and Antoinette Morris wed in Crown Point with a large local welcome.
The Gallup Chapter of the American Red Cross will hold its regular monthly business meeting Monday afternoon at the Page hotel. All members are urged to attend.
Grover Phillips resigns last Saturday and will join the Gallup Amer Co in this city. Paul, now cashier, will start duties Monday. More than $6,000 has been paid into the county on back taxes through district attorney efforts. Court actions were brought in all delinquents and judge.
The post office relocated yesterday from Second Street to Railroad avenue east of Shanklin's store. Mail distribution begins in the new quarters with increased box numbers to handle growing city needs. The new office is described as attractive.
St Marys hospital was dedicated Sunday in a grand service with wide attendance. The facility is now in use with Sisters tending patients in the wards. The county will rely on this modern hospital to care for the indigent sick and injured. G L Webster of Gallup American Coal Co visited city on company business. Museums at Santa Fe ceremonies concluded the week.
The Ramah school board and patrons met and approved five thousand dollars in bonds to build a new schoolhouse. Superintendent Palmer Ketner attended and advised on the project as the district seeks better accommodation.
Kawakami a Japanese miner at Mentmore was killed Saturday when a tons heavy rock fell onto him after a warned rock that was likely to drop. The body was trapped for some time before removal. T Tanaka was named administrator of Kawakami estate. Justice of the Peace Charles L Brown suffered a stroke but remains mentally clear.
B M Hereley of Albuquerque urged Gallup to back a railroad from the San Juan basin to Gallup or Albuquerque to unlock basin resources. A 10 member committee will assess fundraising or alternative concessions. Local supporters say Albuquerque and San Juan backers may raise over 1 million dollars, with Gallup facing a large but feasible contribution.
The article reports that Jose Maria Quevas and Silvio Silva were sentenced to death by hanging after murders in Mentmore and Gallup respectively. Both juries deliberated briefly, and the condemned men showed little emotion. Also noted are related sentences for Y. Anaya and Wright, plus an attempted petition by A T Hannett regarding Sheriff Roberts. The community largely supports the sheriff’s efforts to maintain peace.
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