Resignation of Gallup Postmaster Wetherell Tendered
B A Wetherell, eight years Gallup postmaster, has sent in his resignation to take effect July first. The move follows a May 24 filing, with automatic term expiration August 16. He will head to Oraibi to lead Hubbell trading store unless a successor is named promptly.
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B. A
Wetherell
Gallup
Oraibi
Moqui
Hubbell
Wethereth
Roosevelt
Taft
Hig
Boxing Contenders Accused of Frame Up After Match
In Gallup a Wednesday boxing bout between Happy Wilson and John Thomas ended amid claims of a frame-up. Thomas was fined $15 alongside Haley Shobe and Wilson after police court rulings, while crowds called the bout fake. Witnesses testified to a manipulated result with Thomas accused of aiding in a disturbance.
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Happy Wilson
John Thomas
Thomas
Wilson
Richards
Haley Shobe
Kid Silva
Gibson
Frank ‘Herrera
Gallup
Shobe
Promoter
Christman
Retrering on the Nightingale Hall S
Mentmore plans to open a large scale operation within sixty days. Arthur Jones returns from Joplin to finalize expansion with 250 horsepower hoist and rails for the track arriving. A boarding house and ten four room houses are under construction. Mine materials are bought and will reach the mine in 15 days. The big tipple work nears completion.
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Mentmore
Laire: Goal Company
Arthur Jones
Joplin
Mar
Pansion
Brocks
Mrs. John Stewart Dies Pioneer of the City
Mrs. Stewart wife of John Stewart longtime resident died at 8 Woods home on Wednesday evening aged 68 She was sister of Alex Bowie and aunt to Mrs Sam Woods and Mrs James Sneddon The funeral was at 3 o clock from Sam Woods residence conducted by Rev Watt Friends and relatives mourn the loss of a respected community member Dr Wiggleworth and Superintendent Paquette visited concerning Navajo workers heading to Kansas beetfields
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Stewart
John Stewart
Stotland
Sam Woods
Alex Bowie
Agnes
Bowie
Gol
Watt
Congregational Church
Boxing Scandal Shakes Gallup Scene
Street reaction ran high after a Tuesday night boxing affair in Gallup. The disgraceful episode prompted lasting resentment toward three men and threatens to end boxing’s appeal in the town for some time.
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Gallip
Gallup
Gallup and Albuquerque Auto Race Plans Move Ahead
Harry Leonard of Albuquerque visited to finalize arrangements for the July 4 Gallup Albuquerque auto race. The required 500 raised, markers and guide boards funded, roadwork started. Promoters Robert Burke and J A Gordon spearheaded fundraising to ensure success. The event aims to boost Gallup by attracting machines along the route and fostering cross city goodwill.
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Harry Leonard
Albuquerque
Gallup
Robert Burke
J. A. Gordon
Deranged Trader Commits to Las Vegas Asylum
Mind Molohon a prominent Indian trader from Crystal Gallup was taken to the insare asylum in Las Vegas after a bout of madness. He tried to recruit stock in a fictitious land company claiming vast Navajo lands were granted by the government. In Albuquerque he was examined and committed, with hopes treatment will restore his sanity. Decoration Day in Gallup featured a parade led by Sergeant Karigan and multiple fraternal and ethnic groups, but flags were missing on streets and cemetery services were not held. Superintendent Jacobson of the Harvey House visited Gallup seeking site retention for a new building, with locals preferring the present location though a final decision will take months.
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J. Molohon
Crystal
Insare
Las Vegas
Navajo
Albuquerque
Roberts
Gallup
Karigan
Sisters of Columbus
Knights of Pythias
Foresters of America
Pricipi Luigi
Rehoboth
Jacobson
Harvey Eating House
Mt Line
Harvey
Cowboy Reunion Promised Annual Event in County
The Cowboy Reunion to be held in this city on the 9th 10th and 11th under Ike Isaacson aims to become an annual feature. Prizes totaling many dollars will be awarded for rodeo events including bucking horse steer roping bronco riding and relay races with small entry costs. Judging will involve blank pistol signals and contestants are responsible for animal treatment.
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Ike Isaacson
Arizona
Bronco
Clark Bound Over In Whiskey Case At Sandoval County
Clark an alleged liquor seller to Indians in Sandoval County was brought to the city for a hearing before US Commissioner B D Richards after arrest by Special Officer Brentz. He was bound over to the federal grand jury on a $1000 bond he could not meet and remains jailed. Four Indian witnesses testified, traveling over a hundred miles, with other murder charges rumored. Dr M Goodnight of Thoreau testified and Brentz is in Galup for a few days.
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Johns Clark
Department of the Interior
Sandoval County
Brentz
Clark
Cabezon
United States
B.D. Richards
Clar
Govemnent
Sandoval
Country
Federal Grand Jury
M.* Goodnight
Thoreau
Brentz i
Gallup
Tennessee
Cronemeyer Seeks Will Evidence In Arizona Case
Cronemeyer of New York, in town on business linked to Curt Cronemeyer estate, investigates whether Curt Cronemeyer ever made a will. A reward of one thousand dollars is offered for reliable information about the deceased's will.
Local rodeo to feature bull riding and horse events
The event outlines numbered horses and riders drawn for positions with strict in turn riding. Fifty dollars is set aside to recruit a wild bull rider if bulls and riders can be found. The show starts at 2 PM daily with entries accepted at the Commercial Hotel before June 9.
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Phosev
Hegins
the Isaacson
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B.'Awetherell
Craib
Lodge of Oddfellows
N.G. Farry Spann
C. J
Williame
Harry Williams
Diggs Treas
Dave Thomas
Mary Roidan
Guy New Mexico
Teachers Institute
James
Everett
Banta
Angeles
Fuller
Los Angeles
Police” Force
Bret Glass
Aine
Wiggleworth
Paquette
Indian Service
Kansas
Beetfields
Gowgoy
Federal Grand Way
Federal Grand Juay
Matlock
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