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Newspaper
The Gallup Herald
Location
Gallup, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1924
Page
1
The piece extols Florida and the Southern boom, praising potential wealth from unemployed land under cultivation and welcoming migrants, then shifts to national politics. It critiques a proposed Post Office and Treasury funding bill and argues for a transcontinental air service as a national investment. It references Coolidge, McAdoo, Bryan, Copeland, Reed, and the Democratic convention landscape.
Intra state passenger rates in New Mexico Arizona and Nevada drop 1.2 cents per mile, effective March 1. Carriers receive five day extension for the new rates and until April 28 to implement a similar cut in transcontinental travel through the three states. The change reduces rates from 4.8 to 3.6 cents per mile.
The Silver City G P A bulletin urges aggressive predatory animal control to increase deer and quail numbers. Five cases show fawns killed by bobcats and coyotes while a pack of coyotes was seen chasing a buck. Mountain lions are cited as major deer predators, with officials advocating extermination campaigns funded by state and federal sources. The Herald notes hawks also harm quail and urges protection to prevent decline.
The Colored Women of McKinley County will meet at the Colored Peoples’ Baptist Church on First Street and Wilson Avenue to organize a Republican Women’s Club and a Glee Club. A permanent chairman secretary and treasurer will be elected. Dr Chevaillier will act as temporary chairman.
F J Bauman reports for the Black Rock Zuni agency that crop prospects in 1924 look splendid. Wheat planting is near complete and corn planting is underway. Snowfall and a full reservoir promise ample moisture, signaling bumper yields across the reservation.
Five millions are allocated for developing the flying machine and marksmanship in bomb dropping to create an effective naval fleet defense. The plan argues this would render floating steel junk unnecessary and enable sinking any approaching fleet near the shore.
The piece argues that airborne ships above water and submarines beneath will provide all needed protection. It claims any congressman opposing American development of the flying machines betrays the welfare and safety of the country.
Deputy Sheriff Leo Leaden picked up three boys escaping from St. Anthony's Home near Albuquerque. Charles Olguin 14 Claude Olguin 11 and Roy Swatzell 10 were walking toward Gallup after two days on the road with no food or shelter. Cars passed them without offering rides, prompting a reflection on humanity.
The Santa Fe and E P S W refuse to cut intrastate passenger fares to 3.6 cents, arguing cuts would affect an Interstate Commerce Commission rehearing. State officials estimate new intrastate fares from Texico Farwell El Paso Trinidad to Albuquerque, with notable different city pairs showing higher charges than nearby routes.
The Producers and Refiners Corporation drilling for a New York company struck oil at 800 feet on the Rattlesnake Dome with a strong gas show. The oil is high grade with very high specific gravity. government agents capped the well for control. Production estimates were not released, but described as large.
Senate Republicans weigh renewed moves to force Attorney General Daugherty to quit. Some leaders question the plan to let him stay until the Senate probe ends, fearing an indefinite stay and possible influence on the inquiry. Daugherty’s Chicago trip sparked disappointment among critics who want resignation at inquiry’s end.
The city designates March 1 to 8 as National Canned Food Week. Local grocery stores promote canned goods with ads listing brands and highlighting their daily use in housewives menus during the event.
Robert I. Plomert a Los Angeles geologist linked with major offshore oil producers is in Gallup en route to the San Juan field. He has worked with two state-based assistants whose favorable reports prompted him to inspect the arena himself.
At the Masonic Grand Lodges meeting in Raton last week Samuel B. Wood of Gallup was elected grand scribe of the Royal Arch body and William M. Bickel as Grand Prelate of the Grand Commandery Knights Templar. Both are longtime leaders in the organization and well regarded in Gallup.
The Sam J. Danoff store on N 8th St was broken into Wednesday night. The cash register was emptied of roughly $100. A night watchman heard breaking glass around 11 p.m. and the theft was discovered by Marshal Silva about 3 a.m. No merchandise confirmed stolen. Entrants broke the front door glass.
The 1923 law requiring recording of mortgages on migratory chattels raised state income by 6103 from May 1 to December 31, 1923. Secretary of State Mrs. Chacon reported 10,968 mortgages and 1,238 assignments and releases in eight months, with a 50 cent fee each. Expenses for recording were 570.40. Licensing duties shifted to the state comptroller in April 1923, with license revenues totaling 160,041.87 and administrative costs of 8,877.80.
The outlook for stock and farming interests in this state and the Southwest is bright. Fall rains and early snows saturated the ground, and with spring the grass will grow rapidly. Soil is in fine condition, planting will proceed, and stored moisture should carry crops to the rainy season.
Senate approves a million dollar farmer relief measure seen as timely for the Es tancia valley and other New Mexico sectors. The bill aims to provide real funds and support at a key strategic point and calls for rapid action in the House of Representatives.
A. M. Tuesday the home of L. A. Paul east of the high school was leveled by fire. Paul escaped in his night clothes as flames engulfed the structure. Firefighters faced danger when a bridge accident injured E. W. Tamony and McDonald. Fall drove the truck, using chemicals due to a lack of a nearby fire plug. The blaze likely started from defective wiring and the house was insured.
The Chas Ilfeld Company held its annual meeting for managers and salesmen at the Franciscan in Albuquerque. The firm has operated in New Mexico 56 years and now expands into Gallup with the Gallup Mercantile Company acquisition. Fifty salesmen attended the gathering and Gallup attendees included O H Gosch H Neumann A Robertson F W Brittian Mr Bontems and Mr Des Georges.
H B Jamison reports the state issued oil and gas leases covering nearly 100000 acres across Mc Kinley San Juan Rio Arriba Sandoval Bernalillo and Valencia counties about 90 miles from Albuquerque He plans to drill or sell leases to others to hold rents at one cent per acre The leases dated June 20 1923 must drill by June 30 1924 or pay 16 58 cents per acre growth in interest noted from California prospects and inquiries.
The Kiwanis weekly luncheon at El Navajo featured George Dickson of the Pennsylvania Central Railroad as the guest. He forecast better business prospects for the year and noted January receipts surpassed any month of the prior year, while highlighting the railroad's 1923 gross above three quarters of a billion dollars.
Forty members of the lower house served notice Thursday that each intends to introduce anti prohibition bills on Monday for consideration and adoption.
An estimated 25 million dollars will be spent locally this year and next on San Juan basin oil fields. Leidecker No 1 reports gas at 1 100 feet and oil shows, with drilling ongoing and daily gas output near one million cubic feet. Navajo tribal wealth could reach 25 000 to 100 000 per person within four years, with no tribal affiliation ties allowed for outsiders.
The Santa Fe Springs Mutual Oil Co of California plans to drill on the Hogback structure in this section. The Beddow Buick Co recently delivered twelve loads of casing and other equipment for the project.
Notice from the Hernandez Collector warnings employers and individuals to file Form 1099 and 1096 information returns with the Commissioner of Internal Revenue by March 15. Any person or entity paying $1000 or more to a single recipient in 1923 must file regardless of deductions. no extension is allowed. Independent of income tax returns, hope for cooperation to avoid penalties.
The district forest office announces Arbor Day will be postponed due to March 14 being too early for tree planting in many areas. District forester suggests April 4 as the new date, to be confirmed by the governor.
Herbert J. Hagermann, commissioner for the Navajo Indians, estimates four to five hundred thousand dollars will be spent at Ft. Wingate to remodel the old fort and construct new buildings for Navajo schools. When finished it will be one of the west’s most modern Indian schools and will accommodate many pupils.
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