Judgement for Defendant in Damage Suits in Gallup
A Gallup district court entry favors the sheriff and McKinley County officials in damage suits filed by A. T. Hannett and John Chapman over deportees. Most claims seek 10000 dollars. W H Hans seeks 5000 for mental anguish after detention. Hannett’s failure to amend complaints and sheriff papers prompt default judgments. future damages for deportees appear unlikely.
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Gallup
Roberts
McKinley County
W. H. Hans
Court
Hannet
John Chapman
Gallup American Goal Co
Hannett
Bob Roberts
Letter from Soldier Describes Movements of Gallup Teens in War
A letter from Corporal Joe Purdy of the 79th Field Artillery, Camp Logan Texas, dated December 6 1917, notes Gal lup boys in Uncle Sam's service. He mentions John Brentani aboard the Hancock and plans to visit Galveston and fellow soldiers Jobin Ralph Ketner John Emmons Shillingsburg Manuel Gonzalez and Gibson with details of unit changes from the cavalry to the 79th FA and suggests a possible reunion.
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Gorporal
Joe Purdy
79Th. Field Artillery
Gallup
Uncle Sam
78Th. Field ‘Artillery
Camp Logan
Houston
Texas
Galveston
Gee Jobin
Ralph Ketner
John Emmons
Shillingsburg
Manuel Gonzalez
Gibson
Cassion
Cavalry
79Th
John
Council Denies Acceptance of Keepers Addition Plat
A city council meeting addressed the Keepers addition plat with a proposed railroad right of way to a mine from the Gibson spur. Mayor Cotton blocked action until a definite railroad date and full board attendance. discussion touched on mandamus, mayoral voting precedent, and plan to number blocks.
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George
Chapman
Gibson
Cotton
Arty Chapman
Tate
Mandamus
French
Phillips
Lawrence Opens New Coal Property Near Gallup
FS Lawrence plans rapid development of a coal property two miles west of Gallup with Leyba mine expansion. Leyba mine already markets coal. a track will be built to the tipple for loading. E Leyba runs operations. Mulllholands to drill. local employment expected to rise with further Leyba and Lawrence development.
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FS. Lawrence
Leyba
Buttes
Gallup
Lawrence
Defiance
E. Leyba
Sbe
Red Cross Chapter Grows as Members Join Drive
The Gallup Chapter of the American Red Cross expands with 103 new members and strong campaign work. Fourteen join from Ramah and others come from around town.
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Gallup
The
American Red Cross
Ramah
NQIANS ARRESTED FOR BURGLARY IN ARIZONA RETURN DELAY
Deputy Sheriff Barber of Navajo Arizona arrived with the prisoners in Gallup New Mexico awaiting transport back to Arizona. They were taken up to the depot from jail on Wednesday. An Indian disturbance occurred during the transfer heard for blocks. The merchandise stolen from the store totaled several hundred dollars in value.
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Barber
Navajo
Ariz
Arizona
County Fuel Administrator Appointed for Smalling County
Former Governor Mc pena administrator Catton and Fletcher Allison will act as committeemen. The new county fuel administrator will focus on coal pricing for wagon mines loading from wagons. The aim is to reduce expenses caused by rail loading delays and to ensure government fuel regulations are followed.
Pioneer Society in Kinley County Plans State Organization
NM locals of the Pioneer Society led by Palmer Kether and Edward Hart discuss forming a state organization in Kinley County. Mrs Cotton and Mrs Hart coordinate Red Cross knitting from Ramah wool with a spinning wheel donation. Members include Mesdames Quinn Wells Hight Swartz and others. project honors soldiers at the front.
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Palmer Kether
Hart
J. M. Torians
Kinley County
Palmer Cotton
George H. Meyers
E. Wilmiinder
Edward Hart
Mesdames
Hugh Quinn
G A. Wells
George
Hight
Della Swartz
Frank Brown
George Sampson
James Bayles
W. H. Morris
Red ‘Cross
Ramah
Gregory Page
Bond Issue 15 Declared Valid by Court in McKinley County
Judge Raynolds ruled that the Gallup School bonds are valid in all respects in the case Treasurer of McKinley County v Bank. Attorney Denny’s objections were overruled and the Gallup State Bank plans appeal to the state supreme court with a decision expected by late January.
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Raynolds
McKinley County
Gallup State ‘Bank
Gallup
Martin
Mcfie
State Supreme Court
Supreme Court
District Court
Smokeless Day Appeals for Tobacco Gifts to Troops
Gallup fire department urges smokers and chewing tobacco users to donate tobacco for soldiers in France. Donors should place smoking or chewing tobacco in the red white and blue barrel at the post office for packing and shipment by the fire department to troops.
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France
Gallup ‘Fire Department
Allison Mine Gift Benefits Red Cross Chapter
Allison community hosts a benefit dance last Saturday night with proceeds totaling forty dollars for the Gallup Chapter of the Red Cross. Key organizers Peter Westwater Dr and Mr Hutchinson led the effort while Allen residents praise communal support. Mrs Purdy suffered internal injuries from a cellar fall but is not in danger. Dave Smith, former Commercial Cafe proprietor, fled town amid back taxes and a bank check dispute and was arrested in San Fransisco. extradition back to New Mexico is underway.
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Allison
The
Red Cross
Gallup
Peter -Westwater
T. E. Purdy
Dave Smith
Cafe
San Frans . A
Bogan
New Mexico
Attempt to Oust Sheriff Roberts Falls in Court
The Grand County effort led by Hannett to remove Sheriff Roberts failed after the state supreme court dismissed the case. District Attorney Craig and associates argued the matter in Santa Fe but judges quickly threw it out. Supporters of Roberts hailed the decision as a major county victory with broad public approval.
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Roberts
Supreme Court
A. T. Hannet
Raynolds
Hannett
Craig
Miller
Santa Fe
Supreme Bench
Supreme Court of
Bob Roberts
Hans
Uke
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Gallup American GO
A. L. “Roberts
Council
Mulhollands
Nqians
T. F
Smalling
Pioneer Society
Flore
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