Harmonious Republican county central committee meeting votes Page replacement
The eight executive committee members met at the courthouse Monday afternoon to address Chairman Gregory Page’s resignation from the county chairmanship and state committee seat. Peter Westwater was selected as county chairman and Mayor C. N. Cotton as state central committee member amid broad support, with Judge McFie presiding and pledges of party unity voiced throughout.
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Gregory Page
Harmon US
Republican County Central Committee
Court House
State
Republican ‘Committee
Page
McKinley County
Peter Westwater
C. N. Cotton
Joege McKie
Scott Free
Rancho de la Porta
Dessio
City digs new east west pipes through hills
City crews have laid pipes from east to west in the southern part, blasting rock to create four foot trenches, described as an excellent piece of work. Lines are also being extended to several northern districts.
New County Chairman Named in Republican Victory
The new county chairman, a popular Diamond mine superintendent from Allison, is praised for political skill and countywide support. He leads the party after the largest Republican majority in McKinley county history and will maintain the party’s strength. Mayor Cotton’s selection by the state committee is welcomed as a capable choice reflecting credit on the county.
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Nesits
Allison
McKinley
Cotton
No Strike at Camp Direct Line Coal Co Denied
Report of a camp strike at Direct Line Coal Co was unfounded. Investigators cite agitators inciting talk with alcohol circulated. Workers discharged for strike talk. others stopped agitation and remained employed, as the company otherwise offers high wages in the county. No link to last week's fires at the camp.
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Camp’ OF ‘Direct Line Coal CO
Direct Line Coal Co
Gallup
Direct Line.Co
Labor question fuels repeal push and labor shortages
A.F. Sierra travels nationwide gathering data for congress to address a new law seen as harmful to industries. He reports widespread labor shortages in mining, manufacturing, and farming, with plants operating well below capacity despite high wages. Interpreting duties noted from a Taft Diaz El Paso meeting, he has recent ties to Washington regarding Mexican affairs. A local business expansion at Jenkins Drug and a road bank repair near Puerco highlight regional developments.
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A.F. Sierra
Gallup
Congress
Taft
Diaz J
Mexco
el Paso
Sierra
Washington
Wilson
Man Seeks Protection From Gang Threats
Miller petitioned the city council for protection after claiming a gang tried to kill him. He testified about a mine mule abuse, was followed to the depot, and escorted by officers who dispersed the crowd at the station and hotel. He left town unharmed.
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Miller
Jones
Gallup Passes Ordinance Limiting Liquor in Clubs
The ordinance imposes a municipal license system for social clubs in Gallup. It bans sale or gift of liquor in clubhouses without a license and outlines license issuance to incorporated clubs with revocation rights. Also notes a July 1 1917 effective date and enforcement provisions. Additionally county highway work led by A B St Morris will upgrade main roads, bridges, and intercounty connections with state and federal funds.
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Board of Trustees
Gallup
A. EB
St. Morris
State Highway Commissions
Tim Bustemente
Supt
St Morris
Los Lunas
Board of Commissioners
State Highway Commission
McKinley County
St. Johns
Ariz
Gallup- Mesa” Verde
Town board adopts liquor licensing and barbed wire ordinances
The town board approved a liquor licensing ordinance aimed at preventing clubs from avoiding city laws while allowing legitimate social clubs. It also adopted a measure banning barbed wire fences within the town and mandating removal of active fences. The board discussed city land purchases for north side lots at 1000 per lot but deemed the price too high. Debates over old debts continued with Attorney H C Denny, and a cemetery committee dispute may lead the council to assume full cemetery management. Theodore Hanske won a contract to build three city bridges.
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R. P. Ervien
Land ‘Office
H. C. Denny
Gay
Woman's Club
Theodore Hanske
Judge McKie Leads Town War Relief Fund Drive
Judge J R Mckie appointed by Red Cross chairman to head town war relief efforts. He formed sub committees and split the town into thirteen districts for house to house canvassing. LC Smith and Orno Follet visited from Thoreau while J H McAdams returned from California.
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J.R. Mckie
Red Cross
LC. Smith and Orno- Follet
Thoreau
Bridge Restored Over Arroyo Improves South Travel
The bridge over the arroyo south of Second Street is in use again after a long out of commission period. Pedestrian walkways on both sides are noted and locals express satisfaction at cutting detours needed to reach the south road. Mrs Sam Brown and family plan visits to Missouri and the East, while RJ Bauman of Blackrock visited the city this week.
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Arroyo
Second Street
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Hiles
Manning
Jesus Ramos
Paul Golino
Denver
Grand Lodge of the Forsters of America
Nic
Ernést , Sine
Pyramid Ranch
Mrs. Castillo
Jenkins Drug Company
Bank of Puerco
Timbustemente
J. H. McAdams
California
Sam Brown
Catherine
Barker
Missouri
RJ. Bauman
Blackrock
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