Long Gallup arson trial of Mattox faces verdict
The Mattox case in McKinley County district court nears verdict after a lengthy trial lasting several days. Jurors retired at midnight and resumed Friday to decide whether Richards Mattox instigated the house fire, with defense challenging Scott testimony and arguing medical unreliability.
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Richards Mattox
Gallup
McKinley County
Richard Mattox
Paso
N. Scott
J. Christie
J. L. Jackson
Golden Rule plans Arizona expansion and new Penny stores
The Golden Rule chain, via the Penny system, will open stores in Bisbee Miami and later Douglas Tucson Prescott, expanding to over 100 locations. The new flagship in this city will feature modern fixtures and a cash and bundle carrier system. The McKinley County Medical Society held its annual banquet with Dr J W Stofer named president and other officers elected.
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McKinley County Medical Society
Auto-Party Fds South Counties trip to El Paso
Quebedeaux L Heller and partners returned Wednesday from a overland trip to El Paso. They found excellent central and southern state roads and noted southern counties spent 5000 to 6000 per mile on roads. They did not buy cars, as stock lacked the desired models.
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L. Heller
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Quebeneaux
Quarantine Lifted and School Reopens in Holbrook
The two week quarantine on school children will be lifted tomorrow and schools including convent schools will reopen. Judge D J Thomas of Holbrook, formerly a local attorney, now cashier of Merchants and Stockmen's Bank, was in Gallup this week on bank business. He notes Holbrook’s prosperity due to high cattle prices and good range conditions, and mentions a large real estate inquiry with Mr Carrington of Carbon City Lumber. Holiday window displays at Shanklin’s are suggested.
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Lee
Gallup
D. J. Thomas
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City Discusses Water Supply and City Finances
The Gallup city council Thursday night focused on water supply as demand grows and on financial matters. Officials noted the need to sink more wells and expand storage to avoid shortages while planning automation for the electric plant and a potential half holiday for Gallup Day.
Bank Hours Reduced to Three P.M. Closing
Banks now close at three o clock in the afternoon instead of four. The change, effective December 1, benefits employees after heavy work hours end at closing time. Hours are from nine a.m. to three p.m.
Editor Cited for Contempt in Mattox Trial Coverage
W. H. Hanns editor of the Independent was cited to appear in district court to answer contempt charges over a column statement about the Mattox trial. The article suggested political influence was being used to influence the prosecution. Hanns will appear Monday with attorney Sam Bushman.
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Sam. Bushman
Local Bank Firmness and Santa Letter Cheer Amid Holidays
McKinley County Bank portrays a prosperous outlook for the bank and city. Wurm and Burke urge holiday shoppers to visit their display windows. The post office notes letters to Santa as children seek gifts, with outside help requested for many. Funeral services for P Quinnones held at Sacred Heart Church with H.A.N. members attending.
Microbiology and public health hinges on cleanliness
Dr. Smith reports from a U S Public Health Service observation that typhoid, pneumonia and other diseases stem from tiny bacteria. He traces the microscope’s role from Leuwenhoek to modern bacteriology, stressing cleanliness as the main defense and linking public health gains to sanitary habits and education.
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Jan Leippersheim
Holland
Anton von Leuwenhoek
Delft
Leuwenhoek
Leuwenhock
United States
America
Celebration 70 to Be Held Thursday in Gallup
Chairman Overson of the Gallup day celebration committee says a meeting will be held at his office Monday night to finalize plans for the celebration on Thursday December 9. Mayor Ketner will declare a half holiday and John Kirk has arranged music by the Crown Point Indian band of 16. The date was postponed due to quarantine but is expected to be lifted tomorrow night allowing the big celebration to proceed.
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Ketner
John Kirk
Gallup
Miss Maude Van Buren to Lecture Civics in City
Miss Maude Van Buren of the American Civic Association will visit next Friday and Saturday the 10th and 11th to address civic topics at Chen Opera House and visit schools. She urges municipal understanding and Junior Civics aims to engage children in practical civic work. The Service Tailor advertises a $10 rain coat with each suit or overcoat order.
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Charlotte N.C
Civic Association
Maude van Buren
American Civic ‘Association
W. H. Allison
Second Street
Dissolution Notice in Gallup Dry Goods Firm
Notice announces dissolution of the dry goods partnership of J T Herrera and David Garcia in Gallup New Mexico. The firm Ecos mint on Railroad Avenue between End and Third streets is dissolved and the partners sever their business association.
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Nexica
Notics
David Garcia
J. T. Herrera
Gallupy
Railroad Avenue
Ecos Mint
J.T. T. Tittow
Budiness
David
Garcle
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