Brutal Robbery Traced to East Gallup Killing
The body of a man was found in an arroyo east of town after a brutal assault with a rock. Authorities report robbery as the motive and say evidence points toward unknown assailants who forced the victim from a nearby house and dragged him to the arroyo. Guentes had arrived in Gallup with a 15 year old boy to buy clothes and carried money. his shoes, hat, and coat were missing.
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Haynolds
Humbolt
Chas
Damon
Lewis Stewart
Stewart
Guentes
Guente
Gallup
Mexican battle described as bloodiest since 1910 revolutions
A garbled report notes Dr Z A Amours arriving from Mexico and sharing offices with Dr Edwards. It mentions a surgeon Amouras and claims several men were killed in a bloody battle, described as the bloodiest since the Mexican revolutions began.
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Z. A
Amours
Mexico
Dr. Edwards
Amouras
Ing
Beadhia
Liberty Bond Subscribers Payment Reminder
A notice urges Liberty Bond subscribers to pay 20 percent of their subscription by the 15th. It advises sending the payment via the bank or to the Federal Reserve Bank in Kansas City by the due date.
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Liberty Bond
Federal Reserve Bank
Kansas City
Free Matinee For the Kiddies Event
Local venue promotes a free matinee for children with a simple schedule and activities announced by the management. Officials say families are welcome to enjoy a kid friendly program.
Decision in Bond Case Nearing Court Ruling
The Gallup State Bank bond dispute over school bonds was heard last Friday with McFie Edwards McFie Martin for the county treasurer and H Denny for the bank. A decision is expected within days or sixty days and possible appeal to the supreme court. A. T. Hannett for the school board faces questions about bonds tied to the Denver bond house. G M Rouge departed for California on a business trip.
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Gallup State Bank
McFie
Edwards
Martin
H. ©. Denny
Supreme Court
School ‘Board
Itiga
A. T. Hannett
Denver Bond “House
Hannett
Denver
Gibson Christmas Cards and Adequate Party Plans
Gibson cards offered at two for five cents at Cregar's store. An upcoming event at the opera house on the night of the 14th is announced by Mrs Margaret Yo Young and Mrs Palmer Kerri as part of community planning for the School Dames club.
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Gibson
Cregar
Urider
Margaret
Yo Young
Miss Clara B Perner Travels to Mississippi Relatives Visit
Miss Clara B. Perner of Gibson sails to Mississippi for a two month visit with relatives.
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Clara B. ‘Perner
Gibson
Mississippi
Leyba Mine Half Interest Bought
It is reported that S. Lawren bought a half interest in the Leyba mine.
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If. S. Lawren
Leyba
Navajo Man Held on Assault Charge in San Juan County
A Navajo man was arrested by Pinkney on an assault charge involving an eleven year old girl in southern San Juan County. He was jailed overnight, taken to Aztec for a hearing, then transported to Crown Point and Gallup. Pinkney, visiting Gallup for the first time in thirteen years, noted Gallup’s expanded size since his previous visit.
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Goodnight
Pinkney
Aztec
San Juan ‘County
San ‘Juan
Gallup
Gallupi
PEEPING TOM IS CAUGHT PROWLING NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSES
Roy Evans colored was bound over to the grand jury on a charge of attempted burglary after being seen prowling about yards and peeking into windows following a woman home from a picture show. Detective witnesses stopped him and he arrived by freight train days earlier.
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Roy Evans
Grand Jury
Justice of the Peace
Schauer
Evans
Everett Rob
J. R. Willis
Gore
School Notes Revitalized For Red Cross Jr Red Cross
The high school girls basketball team played the return game with Winslow yesterday. Arrangements are under way with Red Cross headquarters to organize Junior Red Cross in the schools with enrollment at 25 cents yearly. Officers to be elected from city teachers. Rev F Kefikel to address high school students Monday morning. Mrs Gregory Phige visited Red Cross business this week.
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Winslow
Red Cross
F Kefikel
Gregory Phige
Ramahed Cross
Photographic Corps Enlists Thiedeaux in U S Army
J W Thiedeaux joins the Photographic Corps of the United States Army this week and leaves soon for a new post. He hopes to photograph the Kaiser as Allied forces approach Berlin. Two British officers in uniform passed through on Tuesday evening, drawing attention at the station, but offered no details about their mission.
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Photographic Corps
J. W. Thiedeaux
Hay
Okla
United States Army
Thibedeaux
Berlin
Los Angeles
Examinations for cadets for West Point and Annapolis
Examinations for cadets from this state to West Point and Annapolis will be held in this city on Dec 22. Miss Mildred Hornbein, high school principal, will oversee the exam and collect names. Four cadets will be appointed, two for West Point and two for Annapolis. ages 17 to 22. For details contact Miss Hornbein at the high school Gallup.
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West Point
Annapolis
Mildred Hornbein
Hornbein
Red Cross Christmas Gift Drive At Gallup Theatre
Gallup chapter hosts a Red Cross benefit night to raise funds for U S soldiers with proceeds after expenses. 25 Christmas packages are requested by Mountain Division organizers, donations from Ramah’s Lebeck Bros and local teachers noted as the event aims to bolster war efforts.
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Red Theatre
Red Cross
Gallup
Garrett
Jack Garrett
Mountain Division
The
American Red Cross
McKinley County Commissioners Levy List 1917
Official proceedings show the McKinley County Board of Commissioners approving 1917 levies submitted to the State Tax Department. The document lists funds for general county, road, schools, current school fund, and other taxes with specific per cent and mill rates, dated December 6, 1917, and signed by F. W. Mayers and H. H. Newman.
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McKinley Geonty
New Mexico
Dee
Board of County Commissioners
Cowrt
Ainenando Roogeinpuet
Aeeles
Salle Cancerrerens Sveae
Rhearesege
F. W. Mayers
Ces
H- H. Newman
Doasa
Gibson Boys Bound Over To Grand Jury In Assault Robbery Case
Ramon Chavez and Sixto Valenzuela were bound over on charges of assault and robbery. Bonds were set at 1000 dollars each by Justice of the Peace Pearson of Gibson. Judge Ruiz denounced the defendants and warned of threats against him.
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Ramon Chavez
Sixto Valenzuela
Justice of the Peace Pearson of
Gibson
Ruiz
Chavez
Valenzuela
Marguerite Villa
Married At the Rectory Report
A brief marriage notice states that at the rectory of the Episcopal Church Mr. McNeil weds a [bride]. The item provides minimal readable details and confirms a church wedding occurred.
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Episcopal
McNeil
Fairbanks Film At Rex And Empress Theatres Tonight
Douglas Fairbanks in The Man From Painted Post will be shown at the Rex and Empress theaters on December 12 to accommodate all. Showtimes are 7 30 at the Rex and 8 at the Empress with admission 10 and 25 cents. In McKinley County New Mexico the Probate Court appoints Lalo E Murray administratrix of the estate of Charles W Murray deceased.
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Douglas
Fairbanks
Rex
Empress Douglas
Doug
Gallup
Wyoming
Empress
McKinley
New México
Gideon
New Mexico
Government Advances Coal Prices Amid War Demands
National fuel administrator orders higher coal prices to reflect increased production costs. Gallup area coal fuel pool proposed. Northwest supply shift to New England cited. Possible nationwide coal pooling and mine distribution to munition makers discussed. Also wedding notices and local incidents including Indian service worker travels and a horse theft case involving a Mexican Montana.
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Gallup
Northwest
New England
Garfield
For Sale Overland.i in good condition and tools
For sale a set of steel tools and a speedometer with miscellaneous office items in good condition.
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Overland
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Tae
Raynolds
G. M. Rouge
Caffornia
U. S
Swinney
Educational Association
Santa Fe
Council of Education
State Educational Association
Eldridge
Bilis Winders
Gibson Boys
Sab
Murray
Firat
Methodist Parssonage
Henry Barton
Miss
Belle” Stages
Flavian A. Green
Chin Lee
Green
Miss Stages
Miss Winds
Miss Winders
Anderson
Indian Service
Bronxican
Pinedale
Montana
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