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Newspaper
The Gallup Herald
Location
Gallup, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1918
Page
1
A critical eye on Gallup the town board and mayor accused of dodging an injunction over 80 000 bonds. The piece mocks their secrecy and suggests they fled to the hills while the town contemplates legal action and public accountability.
The town faces a controversial order rounding up non-producers and idlers for draft class reassignment to boost productive work. Cited scandals include missing papers tied to a bond sale and injunctive fears, while a War Savings Day proclamation urges local citizens to invest in War Savings Stamps. Mayor A T Hannett presides as Mrs Edward J Davis returns with their child from St. Louis.
The President proclaims June 28 as National War Savings Day urging every citizen to practice thrift and invest in Liberty Bonds and War Savings Stamps. He calls for increased production, conservation of resources, and participation of all ages in a nationwide thrift movement to support the war effort.
Local operators warn of potential domestic coal shortages in Gallup, urging residents to buy and store coal now as mine-wide orders limit supply. The note explains distributors can divert coal nationwide, leaving town residents with little recourse if demand spikes. Also mentioned are Captain L. N. Shipley and Lieut Woods departing for service in France, honored at a banquet in Winslow with 125 guests including T. K. Purdy.
The district anticipates a strong coal season with an aim to raise production by at least 85 million tons nationwide. Gallup district mines plan to boost output if railroad transport is available, with Gallup American Coal Co and Diamond Coal Co executives and state officials attending a Denver convention to secure equitable distribution. An Albuquerque office for state distributor A. Van Houten will handle staffing, while K. H. Aber reports on Texas coal demand benefiting the Gallup area. Transportation remains the main constraint, but current production exceeds 3,000 tons daily, with Gallup producing over 1,800 tons.
A Thursday Flag Day observance featured one of the city’s longest parades. The St. Michaels band allegorical floats and lodge members led the procession past the State bank. Notable floats celebrated Indians, Cuba and the Philippines, women’s progress, and the freedom of the Negroes. The Mayflower ship float and Allison mines coal car drew crowds as officials spoke. Proceeds from a coal sale benefited the Red Cross, totaling over 130 dollars.
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