Capper Bill Aims to End Gambling in Grain and Cotton
Senator Capper of Kansas unveils the Capper bill to prohibit gambling in grain and cotton by a 10 percent federal tax on future trading. The measure targets wheat, corn, raw grain, and cotton while allowing delivery buyers and certain licensed traders. It would shut down the bear raid on the Chicago Board of Trade and eliminate speculative betting, with penalties including fines and imprisonment.
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Washington
Capper
Kansas
Senate
House
Tincher
Ak Wil
Allaheck Hatin
Chicago
Board
United States
Renee
Board of “Trade
Nta
Gates
Harding Returns to Newport News from Vacation Voyage
President elect Harding received a rousing welcome in Virginia tidewater cities Newport News and Norfolk. He called for unity and the rebirth of fearless nationalism, promising the abandonment of sectionalism as he spoke on his program. His trip abroad brought pleasant experiences but strengthened his devotion to an independent America.
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Newport. News
Harding
Virginia
Tidewater
Newport
Norfolk
America
Birthday Dinner for Mrs Del Arcey
A cluttered report notes Dec 8 birthday events for Mrs Del Arcey. She attended a Sanitary barber shop visit then hosted guests Mrs Sam Dison and Dave Jarmillo for a birthday dinner. The piece mentions Mrs Arcey’s illness after an election day auto accident and her slow recovery.
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del Atay
Sam Dimon
Dave Jarmillo
Harding Talks Cooperation With Congress In Senate Address
President-elect Harding urged cooperation between the White House and Congress in a Senate floor speech. He expressed respect for the Senate, pledged fair executive leadership, and called for cordial, joint service to the country as the new administration begins the March term.
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Washington
Dee
White House
Congress
Harding
Senate
Senate Chamber
Lodge
Massachusetts
Tom
Republic
Hag Een
House
Smith Bailey Wedding Notice in Los Angeles
Raw OCR fragment describes a marriage between Russell A. Smith of Los Angeles and Ethel E. Bailey of the city. The ceremony occurred at the Congregational Manse with A. McDaniel as witness. The couple will reside in Gallup during the holidays and then move to Los Angeles.
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Ives
Russel
A. Smith
Los Geles Cal
Ethel
Bailey
A. McDaniel
Smith
The
Angels
Ackerman’s Casnovia Herald teased with quirky Halloween puns
Frank E Ackerman of the Casnovia Herald is quoted in a playful note about a Halloween bushel of potatoes and a man named Mich Sentine Leader. The readable fragment hints at local humor and regional newspaper lore.
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Frank E. “Ackerman
The
Casnovia Herald
Sentine
Senator Fall Visits Harding Amid Cabinet Talk
Washington reports Senator Fall of New Mexico and former Senator Weeks of Massachusetts met with President-Elect Harding at the McLean residence and conferred with several senators at the Capitol. Rumors swirled that Fall could be named to a major cabinet post.
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Washington, D
Fall
New Mexico
Weeks
Massachusetts
Harding
Capitol
McLean
State
Mrs. B. L. Ewing Loses Home to Fire
Last Friday night December 3 a fire destroyed the residence of widow Mrs. B. L. Ewing valued at 2500 with only 1000 insurance. The community collected a relief purse and urged ample fire insurance, noting stronger financial wisdom in insured loss mitigation.
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B. L. Ewing
Ewing
Opie Read
French
Laughridge
Dr. Gaines
Johnson bill favors two year U.S. immigration ban
A favorable report on the Johnson bill prohibiting immigration to the United States for two years was ordered by the House Immigration Committee. The measure would take effect sixty days after enactment and exempt blood relatives of naturalized citizens, six months for residents of Cuba, Mexico, Canada, and Newfoundland, with extensions for students and travelers as needed.
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Washington
Johnson
United States
House Immigration Committee
House
Nixty
Dave
Cuba
Mexico
Canada
Newfoundland
Demonstration in Domestic Science at Community House
Mary Richardson of Mesilla Park College gave a domestic science demonstration at the Community House under Gallup Woman's Club auspices. County agent Homer P Powers arranged the event, which was described as instructive and profitable.
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Mary Richardson
Mesilla Park
Gallup Woman's
Note on Prepaid Tithes in Church Collections
A brief remark suggests churches should adopt prepaid payments across all commercial life. The author advocates placing coins in the collection box before sermons as a commendable habit.
Gallup Chamber to Hire Prichard as Secretary Manager
Robt J Prichard of El Paso Chamber of Commerce eyes secretaryship of Gallup Chamber of Commerce after two years directing Automotive Trades and Highways. Gallup directors J W Chapman president T F Smalling vice president J J Emmons and H W Yersin back the move with start date January 1 1921. Gallup aims to secure professional leadership for concrete action. Gallop up Gallup.
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J. Prichard
el Paso
Texas
Channer of Commerce
Automotive Trades and Highways Department
Gallup
Gallup Chamber of Commerce
Gallup Chamber of Commerce Board of Directora
Great Southwest
Chamber of Commerce
Tex Paso
United States
Gallup Chamber of Commerce Board of
J. W. Chapman
T. F. Smalling
H. W. Brose
J J.emmons
H. W. Yersin
Robt
Holloman Upholds Santa Fe Pardons Injunction
District Judge Holloman late this afternoon made permanent the injunction restraining the penitentiary warden from releasing 16 Villistas pardoned by Governor Larrazola. Appeal to the state supreme court will be taken by attorneys for the 11.
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Santa FE
N. M
Holloman
Larrazola
Suyceme ‘Court
Holloman Holds New Mexico Income Tax Unconstitutional
District Judge Reed Holloman ruled the New Mexico income tax unconstitutional on December 6 1920 upholding challenges to its graduated structure and domestic versus foreign company discrimination. An appeal to the state Supreme Court was filed to speed a final decision ahead of possible 1921 legislation.
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Santa FE
N. M
Reed Holloman
Supreme Court
High School Notes and Holiday Preparations
The High School expresses thanks to the Woman's Club for a medal awarded to the top student. Basketball practices continue with plans for games against Ramah and Winslow. Ten new library books added. several students praised with pictures for grades above 90. New pupils Reatha Ingram and Joe Hinds join. math classes tackle quadratic equations. Kindergarten and fourth grade students prepare for Christmas programs and decorations.
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Ramah
Winslow
Susie Bell Smalling
David Jacobson
Fred Landavazzo
Raymond Cory
Alma Bailey
Willie Hamwel
Margaret Winters
Hellen
William van Hooser
Missouri
White
The
Athletic Association
Own
Lasce Annis Grissona
Reatha Ingram
Joe Hinds
Stete
Fergarten
Mias Bold
Federal officers crackdown on bootleggers in Gallup round up
A federal effort with Sheriff’s Undersheriff Ray Coon has halted bootlegging in the region. By Thursday night four arrests were made and hundreds of pounds of raisins and other materials seized across Gallup near the Puerco. Officials warn against sale to youths and call for stricter action against buyers paying up to 25 dollars per quart for white mule.
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Gordon
Gregg
Sheriff's Office
Ray Coon
Gallup
Puerco
Heral
Kahn Stores Launch Holiday Sale and Toy House
The Kahn Stores promote an early holiday sale with extensive advertising and a large circular campaign. They opened a Toy House at Reichtung Music Store to showcase Christmas articles for children, urging shoppers to buy early while selections are best.
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Publc
Herald
Ahn
Gallup
Kahn
Gallup Herald
Reichting
Wilson v Wilhoite and Others in U S Court
A United States case titled Wilson v Wilhoite and others involves damages over oil claim filings by Wilhoite using power of attorney to list Gochring and Emmons. It found no intentional wrongdoing by Wilhoite or others regarding withdrawn lands and related filings.
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U. S
L. Wilson Vs
G. S. Wilhoite
L. R
Wilhoite
Gale
Wilson
Gocring
Emmons
Swas
Wildte
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del 'Arcey
Senator Harding
Smith-Bailey
Science
Beastie Neer
Chamber Commerce
Upholds
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