Villa holds thirty Americans for ransom in Mexico
Pancho Villa, the rebel leader, is reportedly holding thirty Americans from the Pearson Lumber Co of Madera Chihuahua as hostages for a $500,000 tribute. Among the captives is a brother of Rev E G Emmons and John Emmons of this city. Relatives and officials, including Edwards the American consul at Chihuahua and Secretary of State Lansing, are seeking release. Villa vows no protection for Americans or property in his territory, linked to Wilson’s recognition of Carranza.
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Pancho Villa
Pearson Lumber Company
Madera
Chihuahua
E. G. Emmons
John Emmons
Villa
Sonora
Lumber’ Company
Chihuahua City
Sach
Albuquerque
Edwards
Lansing
Wilson
Carranza
United States
Mexico
Nigny
Gallup Rail Plans Land Donation Refunded by Coast Lines
George Mattis reports Santa Fe Coast Lines will refund Gallup residents the donated land for a new shop site. H G Wells, general manager, confirms no charges to the public and outlines a mutual benefit plan. Projects include a new passenger station and Harvey House, with site likely at the existing depot and spring construction to start.
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George Mattis
Santa Fe Coast Lines
Gallup
Herald
H. G. Wells
Coast Lines
Los Angeles
Wells
Towebb
Anid
Cotton
Peope
Harvey House
Kansas City
Lee Moore
Werco
Thes Gibson
Education talk urged high standards and service
The Rev J Craig O Watt delivered a Monday morning talk to high school pupils praising their advantages and urging them to rise above the common herd. He stressed education as threefold to make better workers thinkers and believers, favoring manual labor guided by intellect and encouraging girls to be good housekeepers. The Episcopal Guild tea at Mrs Gregory Page’s house followed, with socializing and fellowship. Loring has bought the Service Tailoring and laundry on Second Street from W L Allison. Watt announced no church services tomorrow and Sunday School will be held as usual.
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Craig O’ Watt
Watt
Episcopal Church
Gregory Page
Sam
Whiskey raid halts Navajo Chalice dance at Zuni
Government officers led by Special officer Melugin seize 125 bottles of whiskey and ten six shooters from Navajo revelers at Zuni following a Chalice dance near Gallup. Two Navajos face knives charges, while whiskey distribution among men continued by Navajo women. Local efforts say bootlegging among Indians is large but now being curbed.
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Zuni
Jack Evans
J R. Gains
Gardner Davis
Melugin
Gallup
Agency
Steam Shovels In Action At Dredge Site
Local observers note per day as sight to watch the steam shovels at work. The operation appears clocklike as teams haul away earth and the shovel bites into the ground.
Duncan Walks 12 000 Miles Across America to Los Angeles
Mr J C Duncan and his wife Mrs Duncan completed 11 200 miles of a cross country walk begun in San Francisco on March 11 1914 under the Athletic Association of America. They average 20 miles daily and expect to reach Los Angeles in six weeks.
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J._ C. Duncan
Unite” ‘States
Gallup
Los Angeles
Key West
Flordia
Duncan
The
Athletic Association
America
Pleasing Address Advocates Early Prep for Law Career
Attorney Hannett delivers talk to High school pupils on making a successful lawyer. Emphasizes hard work, a vigorous mind and body, early preparation, Latin and sciences, plus studying in a large city and reading in a law firm. Notes value of modern languages and honesty over oratory. Mentions Elihu Root tribute and local court activity with Ruiz and Overson aiding in prosecution.
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Hannett
Elihu
Pinson to Manage Arizona Stores for Pirson PLC
Pinson, manager of the Golden Rule in Gallup, will move to Miami Arizona after year end to oversee the new Miami store and other Arizona outlets for the Penny company. Frank Moreno will take over the Gallup store. Improvements at the Gallup store are planned for next month. Yama Yama Ball at the city club drew heavy attendance with red and black costumes and a moonlight dance. Miss Grite Purdy and Mrs. Clark won a doll in a costume contest. Arch Robertson and Joe Purdy led the event. Mr McGormick hosted his sister from Hendersonville. Sunday trip planned to the Petrified Forest. Mrs Smalling and child arrived from Texas. Paul Mlocker has ten Austrian relatives at front lines. none wounded so far.
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Grite Purdy
W. H. McGormick
Hendersonvillé
Austria
Notice of Co Partnership in Gotan Town Store
Notice states a co partnership exists between Diawwirt ius sstla unk Ry Teepe and others at the Gotan Town Store on Railroad Avenue Let Ear and Third Streets. It confirms dissolution not occurring and Herrera Ia not retiring. David Garcia advertises the notice. The partner asserts personal independence and disclaims responsibility for debts of the partnership. The signature is 3. RT. Henman.
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Gallup
New Moxie
Tiereby Gmem
Diawwirt Ius
Tig Ho
Railroad Avene
Let Ear
Third Streets
Taven
Gotan
Herrera
David Garcia
Mirena
Henman
Rehearing Sought in Keepers Coal Land Case
An appeal from a Department of the Interior decision on Keepers land in section 16 requests a rehearing. Alfred Ruiz represents the plaintiff seeking all 120 acres, contending 40 acres should be non coal land and returned to the state. The 80 acres already taken may return to the Gallup school board for about $80,000, with the contested 40 acres worth around $20,000.
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Department of the Interior
Alfred Ruiz
Secretary of the Interior
Gallup
Swartz Sells Pinedale Trading Store to Gibson and Heaton Partners
Frank Swartz has sold his Indian trading store at Pinedale to Shelton of Gibson and Lloyd of Heaton, who will stock and run the business. Swartz plans to reside permanently in the city as his prior business interests shift. Friends of Mr and Mrs Swartz welcome them back to the home city.
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Frank . Swartz
Pinedale
Shelton
Gibson
Lloyd
Heaton
Swart
Neve
Swartz
City
Attractive Windows Display in City Holiday Decor
The Gallup Tin and Hardware Company shows the most attractive display windows with trimmed crepe paper and holiday designs. Decorator James Sneddon created the window arrangement featuring useful articles suitable as Christmas gifts.
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Gallup
James Sneddon
School supply requisitions required by Gallup Board
Notice from Gallup New Mexico dated December 7 1916 articles and supplies bought for use in the public school must be covered by requisition signed by Superintendent J H Dowden and when bills are presented to the Board for payment must be accompanied by these requisitions By order of the Board of Education Canavan Jr Clerk
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Gallup
N. M
J. H. Dowden
Board of Education
Scanavan, Jr
Altar Society Home Made Food Sale Planned
The Altar Society of the Sacred Heart Church holds a Thursday sale at the Square Deal Meat Market on Coal Avenue. Home made bread cakes fruit and candies will be offered along with hand made goods. Proceeds support parish activities and Christmas treats available for purchase.
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Altar Society of the Sacred Heart Church
Square Deal
Coal Avenue
Ghrlatinss Nee
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Prings
State Department
Congregational Church
Tom Bowen
Ocean Grove
Cal
Albert Raillard
Tony Morelock
John Gordon
Jefferson’ City
Hetarl
H. G.wells
Santa FE
People
Cod
Loring
Lothes
Second Street
W.L
Allison
Colorado
Methodist
Tomorr
Usu
Ruiz
Overson
St Johns
Arizona
John Weatherill
Weatherill
Coville
Kayenta
Arizoria
Roosevelt
Utah
Pirson
Ariz Establishments
Renee Il
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