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Newspaper
The Gallup Herald
Location
Gallup, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1921
Page
1
October 1921 post office receipts in Gallup exceed December 1920 levels, with November matching October. Postmaster Perry Coon improved mail handling with one fewer regular clerk, faster delivery, and better parcel post management from the Farmington apples shipments.
The quadruple treaty to preserve peace in the Pacific was formally signed by plenipotentiaries of the United States Great Britain France and Japan in the secretary of state’s office. A Yap treaty reservation holds the accord until Yap is settled. The pact awaits parliamentary ratification and is expected to reach the Senate shortly.
Gallup prepares a 1700 child celebration at the Santa Fe Plaza on December 24 at 7:00 PM. Aimed at every child, the event includes Santa Claus visits for those in need, Red Stocking Day on the 20th, and coordinated clothing and food donations via red cardboard stockings displayed around town.
Town Marshal Julian Turner detained four men in a single arrest, with three later found wanted in Fresno California for forgery and larceny. The group allegedly coordinated assaults on a fourth, who reported the beatings to authorities. The escaped trio allegedly stole three automobiles.
On April 23 Frank Lewis known as Sloppy Jack was murdered and his store burned after a robbery. Two Navajo Indians were arrested this week based on statements from two witnesses claiming to hear the men describe the murder. Sheriff’s office holds information linking the suspects to other baffling crimes in the area.
The Gallup Herald notes W. H. Williams of the Gallup Brokerage presenting a genuine ribbon cane syrup made in Alabama. A new shipment has just been received and is described as honest to goodness syrup.
The Santa Fe bank was closed today and placed in the hands of state bank examiner J B Read after depleted reserves. Read said no further statement until directors determine if they can reorganize. President Dr Frank F E Mera told a Herald representative that all depositors will be paid in full and the bank will reopen.
Reports indicate coal companies are lowering prices and trimming miners wages to match a pre existing wage schedule that took effect in November 1917. Grover Cleveland Bergdoll is said to be mountain climbing in Switzerland, while speculation grows about Anamnnche rising in fame.
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