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Newspaper
The Gallup Herald
Location
Gallup, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1924
Page
1
A Jacksonville Ford agent plans shipments of ammonium sulfate fertilizer at $19 a ton, claiming it as a by product of coke plants. The piece also contemplates religious excess and moral questions, plus Florida’s potential fifty million dollars in advertising and national political implications.
Mrs. G. W. Prichard, president of the Republican Women Club, asks Republican women across the state to join a March 20 conference in Santa Fe. A luncheon at six precedes discussions on important topics, with hopes for strong turnout from Chimney and surrounding counties.
Fragmentary text from Washington reports March shows discussion of wheat duties and policy proposals. References to commissions and the president with wording indicating regulatory actions and potential market impact on wheat production and prices.
Washington dispatch reports broad taxpayer delays in filing 1923 income tax returns as expectations of a 1923 tax reduction linger. Congress may pass a joint resolution before June 15, allowing omission of a quarterly payment, with 1924 taxes postponed to fall. Taxpayers advised to file normally but pay installments, anticipating eventual relief.
Census Bureau report shows New Mexico total wealth at 851,836,000 at end of 1922, up 74.4 percent since 1912. Per capita wealth for the state is 2,299, with Arizona 1,314,256,000. Nevada 541,715,000. Wyoming 976,239,000. North Dakota 2,467,772,000. Washington 5,122,405,000.
The Wr ck inley Land and Lumber company surveys a proposed logging road extension from the present route through Ban Rafael toward Ramah and Atarque. Officials expect summer work to begin and aim to unlock marsh balance timber fields for multiple operations in the southwest.
News from Las Cruces reports 1923 farm products excluding livestock valued at 29,193,279 dollars, up from 1922 by about 11 million. Alfalfa and hay lead at 5.312 million, cotton 4.6896 million, with corn 3.433 million and wool 9.524 million pounds. livestock total 51.825 million with sheep 2.248 million head, cattle 1.207 million, and Lea county tops cattle while Lincoln leads in sheep.
A thief entered Simon Danoff's store Monday night via skylight using a rope to descend and exit. The cash register was broken open but contained only pennies. little merchandise was taken. The escape suggests money was the motive, not theft of goods, with a possible coincidence to a prior Sam J Danoff break-in.
The McKinley County grand jury convened by Judge Holloman returned 21 true bills. Foreman Jerry Ferris led the panel. Indictments target former bank officers C. C. Manning T. F. Smalling Sam Bushman and Harold Blickenderfer for self loans beyond legal limits and for accepting deposits while the bank was insolvent. This marks the second indictment against these officers.
Edward Chambers of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe requests a ten day postponement of the hearing set by the state corporation commission on intra state passenger fares. The move aims to allow the Interstate Commerce Commission to rule on a rehearing petition by March 20, potentially obviating the need for a hearing. The commission has not yet acted on Chambers's request or clarified the hearing’s purpose.
Prominent Santa Fe Railway officials visited Gallup to inspect the Holbrook to De Fiance stretch as plans for completing a double tracking are outlined. Work could begin mid next month with a substantial cut near Holbrook to straighten the line and shorten the distance, employing about 1000 men. The route likely shifts north to dodge the Little Colorado River at Corriso Wash. The inspection party included G. W. Harris, R. B. Ball, J. D. McCully, and W. F. Martens.
Compilations by the Tax-payers association show over five million dollars in delinquent taxes across counties. The period spans 1912 to January 1, 1923 with McKinley County reporting a light delinquent list of $70,633,380 in assessed valuation, praised as an excellent showing for residents and the tax collector.
Metropolitan Oil Company continues drilling on the Rattlesnake dome eight miles south of Shiprock on the Navajo reservation. The well brought in as a producer last Wednesday tests indicate very high grade oil and strong flow in the sands entered at 820 feet, sparking expectations of a possible gusher.
The Interstate Commerce Commission allows the A. T. and S. F. Railway to apply reduced freight rates from Cincinnati, Dayton, South Bend, Louisville, and Pittsburgh to New Mexico points between El Paso and Pecos. Officials expect other lines, and Santa Fe, to follow.
The Aztec gasoline plant promoted by Gallup citizens was sold to California interests. Promoters reportedly earned a solid profit as the new company plans $60,000 more investment. The plant aims to be among the west’s largest, with Aztec oil and gas strikes drawing global attention and more plants and carbon black ventures considered locally.
A juvenile delinquent named Billy Maxell was found by Judge Holloman to be unfit for society and was committed to Stehony's Orphanage. Commissioners were directed to provide 3.00 per month for his support while under ward.
The Brown will case reopened in Federal Court in Albuquerque before Judge Neblett. Competing claimants include a German widow alleging marriage and a son, Mrs. L. K. Heller representing a daughter, and a bank receiver holding a mortgage. Attorneys for each party argue over whether Charlie Brown also known as Karl Brey was lawfully married at his death and who inherits the estate, which is valued around fifty to one hundred thousand dollars.
Washington reports indicate administration leaders doubt adjourning Congress before September 15. Delays stem from slow progress in the House under revised rules and the Senate being used for campaign speeches amid scandals. A June recess is planned to let lawmakers attend national conventions, with July 7 resumption and many major bills still pending.
A meeting of the colored women of Gallup at St. Pauls Baptist church organized the McKinley County Colored Women's Republican Club. Officers were elected led by President Mrs M L Jenkins and Vice President Mrs W M Young. Speakers included J W Chapman and Geo A Byus Sr with plans for a Glee Club and active political participation in upcoming rallies and meetings.
Washington March 6 The House Ways and Means Committee voted 16 to 4 to report a soldier bonus bill. Representative Bacharach proposed narrowing compensation to paid up insurance and similar plans while other proposed forms were discussed but not acted on.
A January 7 1924 New Mexican piece by Edward Everett Young argues the public domain burden on the U S Treasury was overstated. The reply examines Donaldson’s figures and the 1785 to 1883 history, noting omissions and misinterpretations in reported deficits and totals.
A US record shows huge sums for Indians annuities and payments tied to quieting claims and purchase of lands as part of public domain acquisitions. Expenditures include 208 million for holding treaties and yearly annuities, amid debate over whether these costs reflect prepayment penalties or asset charges.
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