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Newspaper
The Gallup Herald
Location
Gallup, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1920
Page
6
A speech denounces Gallup officials for wasteful spending and says taxpayers face higher levies to cover mismanaged funds. It argues the town operates like a failing private corporation and urges voters to elect competent business leaders in the next election.
Washington March 16 Major General Leonard Wood today asked for and was granted a two month leave of absence to conduct his campaign for the Republican nomination for president General George Bell Ir now commanding Camp Grant Ill will act as head of the central department of the army with headquarters at Chicago during Wood s leave The leave starts March 20 and ends eighteen days before the opening of the Republican national convention at Chicago June 8 Secretary Baker said Wood may wear civilian attire during the leave if he desires
A Washington witness testified that War Department packages sent to National Guard HQs marked Inspected by the War Department contained bandages for wounded men but often held old shoes and trash. The witness said these supplies were intended for emergencies.
The State Central Committee calls for a state Republican convention in Santa Fe on March 26 to elect delegates for the National convention. Women are declared eligible as delegates and urged to participate in county and precinct primaries to showcase their interest in government before suffrage.
The piece argues against alleged misstatements by Boss Hannett and reviews town finances for 1917 to 1920, exposing tax concerns, water works costs, and budget padding. It notes New Mexico Republican women gaining a role in national elections and lists local figures Adelina Otero-Warren and L. M. Silva.
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