Moonshine pair arrested after Gallup looting scare
Stuart Brown, night marshal, detained two white men suspected of looting the Reed tin shop in Gallup. They claimed to be moonshiners from Durango Colorado and were released after Durango authorities declined to pursue charges. The men sent a taunting letter to the Durango Democrat while at the lockup.
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Stuart Brown
Judge Schauer
Durango
Colo
Eicher Democrat
Oie
Dan “Black
Gus Burgess
Bob Carter
Judge Schauer’s Court Reports Several Fines in Week
In Judge Schauer’s court this week Leo Mazon Monifacio Chavez and Jundore Davilla each fined 50 dollars for carrying concealed weapons Perry Hughes 50 dollars for a disorderly house Cassady 25 dollars and costs for a disorderly house Larkens 100 dollars for shooting within town limits Delfina Montana arrested for larceny and fined 60 dollars with 60 days in jail for stealing a suit case at the depot The State enforces strict anti prostitution laws in New Mexico and residents demand enforcement
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State of
New Mexico
Leeds
Gallup
Blackwell
Delfina
Montana
E. Phelps
Boxing Card Promises Top Bout in Gallup
The Strand Theatre hosts a January 2 1922 boxing program under the American Legion with Kid Fiffe of Kansas City vs Walt Garrett of El Paso in a ten round main bout. Both fighters weigh about 150 pounds and feature multiple knockouts. Three judges and an experienced referee will assure a clean match. Tickets at 2.20 1.65 and 1.10 including tax. seats are reserved. Two preliminary bouts added. Further details to follow.
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Gallup
Strand Theatre
Ocal Post
American Legion
Kid Fiffe
Kansas City
Walt Garrett
el Paso
Legion
Nup
Sian
Banner Drug Store
Gibson Club
Gibson
Deaths of W. E. Hubbard of Gallup December 1921
W E Hubbard of Gallup died at St Marys Hospital on December 17 1921 from lung trouble after local treatment. He worked for the Santa Fe Railway and leaves a wife and two brothers. His remains were shipped to Noble Illinois for burial accompanied by his wife. Mrs Hubbard thanks friends for aid during illness and loss.
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W.’E. Hubbard
Gallup
St. Mary’s Hospital
Noble, Ill
Laplata Oil Well Reaches 600 Feet Depth
Midwest Refining official says Laplata Second Well has reached 600 feet with drilling ongoing on a 24 hour shift. Gas sand expected by Christmas Day at 2320 feet, following a previous well destroyed by fire on Oct 14. No. 2 well sits 140 feet from the first. two joints of 1.544 inch casing have been run.
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Farmington Times-Hustler
K Widdicombe
Midwest Refining Company
Times ‘Hustler
Taxes and Tax Roll Details in McKinley County
In 1922 taxpayers face a total levy of 318 361.97 to fund state, county, schools, roads, and Gallup town operations. The article defends Assessor Frank Pino and explains that the treasurer Dimon must collect taxes as listed, urging focus on removing root causes of high taxes rather than blame.
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Tamony
Dimon
Sam.Dimon
McKinley County
Frank Pino
Gallup
Sverninig
Maklaloy
Kaseman Forecasts 1922 Albuquerque Prosperity
Geo A Kaseman told Albuquerque Rotary Club the 1922 business outlook is bright due to Santa Fe shop work and lumber mills. He warned low business mood follows spending in financial centers, urged local cooperation and individual prosperity as the basis for broad community gains.
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Geo. A. Kaseman
Albuquerque Rotary Club
Albuquerque Evening Herald
Albuquerqque
Rotary Clb
Albuquerque
George A. Kaseman
Kaseman
Santa Fe
Permanent Receiver Appointed in New Mexico Brick Company
A permanent receiver has been appointed to take charge of the New Mexico brick company amid corporate and financial turmoil. The move places the company and its assets under court supervision as the audit of John R. McFie proceeds.
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John R. McFie
Ae Pein
Mexico
Dire Brick
Bodies of Kelly and Gray found near Shiprock
Sheriff W ynn of San Juan county continued the search for Bill Kelly and Sam Gray who disappeared around August 1. Kelly was found twelve miles south of Shiprock with both men shot in the back of the head. Sam Gray’s body was located later about a mile away. The Katonka case ties to the murder motive as the couple's statements implicate Alice Katonka and her husband in the killings.
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Wan
San Juan County
Etter
S. F. Katonka
Pennsylvania
Kelly
Gray
Shiprock
Katonka
Alice
Alexander Read
First Judicial District
Sauup
Shiproc Farmington
Sam’ .Gray
Faing
Alice Katonka
Sam Gray
William Kelly
Gallup
Albuquerque
A. R. Gere
Department of Justice
Moose
New Carlisle
Ind
Puto Nealdans
South Bend
Colorado
Altoona
Penn
Feial
Derry
Groy'a
Tonka
Durango
Samuel Groy
Death of John A. Cowan After Street Collision
John A. Cowan, 69, a retired lawyer and former prosecuting attorney from Harrisburg Virginia, died Sunday at 6 am after being struck by a drunken Mexican rider on an unruly horse near the Manning home. Cowan, who had lived in the area since 1917 and run an Indian trading store in St Michaels Arizona, was born in 1856 in Buckingham County Virginia. Survived by one brother and two sisters in Harrisburg, his body was shipped there for funeral arrangements at the Episcopal church after a Thursday afternoon accident near his home.
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C. C. Manning
John A. Cowan
Manning
Mr. Cowan
Hockingham County
St. Michaels
Arizona
University of Virginia
Harrisburg
Episcopal Church
Why Copper Makes the Best Cooking Utensils
A coastal exchange cites copper superior for heat conduction, noting even heating prevents burning while iron or tin fail. Copper resists rust, polishes well, and lasts generations, suggesting a domestic market could shrink surplus stock if households chose copper utensils over tin or iron.
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Santa Cruz
Patagoniah
Erpor
United States
Aztec Oil Drill Delayed by Water Main Issue
Aztec Oil company experiences delays at its 400 feet well in San Juan as water main problems halt drilling. Water supply complications caused circulation issues and temporary inoperability, with rework and monitoring planned as crews resume work soon.
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San Juan
Aztec Oil Company
Nera
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Schauer
W. E. Hubbard
Laplata
Santy
Rotary
Bill Kelly
Sam Groy
Aztec Oil
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