Kimmel Killer Strung From Tree Near Crown Point
A Navajo man who killed Polly Kimmel last Friday was captured by San Juan County officials near Crown Point Sunday night and the body later found hanging from a juniper tree. An inquest found death at the hands of unknown persons, as a posse and a crowd shaped the hanging. The narrative ends with a Western style rope hanging as the tragedy's finale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polly Kimmel
San Juan
Crown Point
Stacher
McKinley County
John Schauer
Red
Schauer
Beed Community Honors L. B. Snow and Wife
L B Snow and his wife were feted in Beed with a Friday banquet at the Harvey House hosted by male Congregational Church members, a separate luncheon for Mrs Snow at 1 15, and an 8 o clock reception at the Congregational Church, celebrating the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. Snow
Harvey House
Congregational Church
Letters From New York Spur Inter Tribal Ceremonial Interest
A New York reader sent a note after seeing the Ceremonial in the Daily Tourists News. The secretary, Chas. P. Mason, reports growing letters from unexpected places and a projected record crowd for this year’s Ceremonial event.
Tres Mesas Club Hosts Bridge Event and Prizes
The Tres Mesas Club met with Mrs. Geo. Dodson last Friday for bridge at three tables. Mrs. Jack Stewart won high score, Mrs. J. McQuade took second, and Mrs. Charles Ich received the guest prize. Other attendees included Mrs. Ben Wilson, Mrs. A. Meyers, Mrs. P. J. Vidal, Mrs. D. Rollie, Mrs. Clyde Brown, Mrs. Epperson, Mrs. E. J. Walker, Mrs. D. Peek, Mrs. Louie Roat, and Mrs. Mezzar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Dodson
Jack Stewart
J. McQuade
Birthday Jubilee for Miss Leola Byus Attended by Friends
Saturday April 24 marked an eight year birthday celebration for Miss Leola Margaret Byus. The afternoon featured a jubilee with many young guests, gifts, and playful activities, including a line of presents and a lively gathering of attendees listed by name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leola Margaret Byus
Abbie DeLong
Polly Ruth Bickel
Jennig Lorenzino
Mary Inez Kirk
Helley McMahan
Winifred McQuade
Evedine
Mc Gaffey Post Master Examination Planned
The U. S. Civil Service Commission announces an upcoming examination for the Mc Gaffey postmaster position in Gallup. Applications will be accepted through May 5, 1926.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallup
McGaffey
Big Sugar Steal From Fort Wingate Looms
Information from Supt. S A M Young at the Charles H Burke Indian School Fort Wingate reports 184 sacks of sugar missing. Some sacks were traced to sales at five dollar per sack. Clarence Wilson appeared before U S Commissioner I H Ford and was bound over on $2500 bond as the case goes to the grand jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S.A. M. Young
Charles H
Gamerco Defeats Albuquerque Broncs in Close 4-3 Duel
Opening Sunday at Gamerco Park drew a big crowd as the Gamerco team upset the Duke City Broncs 4 to 3 in a sunlit clash. Gamerco, boasting a newly completed grandstand, will host Santa Fe next before another home date at Gamerco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gamerco
Albuquerque Broncs
Gamerco Ball Park
West
Santa Fe
Clarence Decides shines as senior class play
The Senior Class play Clarence Decides drew high praise for its cast with Oliver Leone in the title role singled out for exceptional interpretation. A note of omission from the program is apologized for missing actor Oliver Leone. The piece also covers a high school Arbor Day program with tree plantings, speeches from Mr Adams and others, a fire drill, and a 1922 Carbon City paper revival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence
Oliver Leone
Agnes
G. Bartlett
Adams
Forest Reserve Service
Albuquerque
Bradley
Luther Burbank
Powers
Jean Hansen
Lois Tucker
Bobby Bickel
Pete Zanardi
Ralph Pederson
Joe Vidal
Fire ‘Department
Carbon City
Bobbs
Rotary Luncheon Draws Large Gallup Gathering
A Wednesday Rotary luncheon in Gallup drew one of the largest gatherings in club history though several members were absent. Past President J. W. Chapman presided while Hartley Seymour and Cy Rouse were missing. Mrs Pearl Booth provided musical selections delighting attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary
J. W. Chapman
Hartley Seymour
Cy ‘Rouse
Pearl Booth
Gallup
Ceremonial Programs Approved For Inter Tribal Event
Chas P Mason secretary for the Inter Tribal Indian Ceremonial distributes the new edition of the Ceremonial programs. The bookset is attractive with color bindings and concise readings. Readers gain the whole idea in a nutshell, promising a strong impression.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. P. Mason
Boyle Acquitted in Santa Fe Murder Case
In Santa Fe on April 28, Dr John M Boyle of Gallup was acquitted of second degree murder for an alleged illegal operation on a young woman named Dorothy. The jury found reasonable doubt as key witness Fred Young admitted involvement in crime but sought clemency, and Judge Holloman instructed a not guilty verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa FE
John M
Boyle
Gallup
Dorothy
Fred Young
Holloman
Witness Fred Young testifies in Boyle trial over death of Dorothy
Fred H Young testified in the District Court in Santa Fe about Dorothy a 22 year old woman who died in Gallup after an attempt at an operation by Dr John M Boyle. Young said he had known Dorothy in Long Beach and had traveled from Ramah to Gallup with her and that capsules given by Boyle were involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa FE
N. M
Fred H. Young
John M Boyle
Gallup
Young
Dorothy
Long Beach
California
Ramah
New Mexico
Boyle
Grand Hotel
H. T.watson
A. B. Renehan
St Marys Hospital Open Day May 12
The public is invited to tour St Marys Hospital on Wednesday May 12 from morning to 8 PM with no collection and no sales. The event celebrates hospital work with a flag raising at 3 PM, a talk on hospitals, and refreshments. St Michaels Band will perform and Sisters of St Francis host.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Marys. Hospital
St. Michaels’ Band
Sisters OF ST. Francis
Big Fourth of July Show Planned Around Gallup Region
Gallup and nearby towns prepare a grand Fourth of July program with prizes for bronco busting wild cow milking Navajo racing horse racing cow pony racing goat roping steer riding and more. Bob Roberts and other longtime westerners help finalize details for July 2 3 and 4 events inviting regional communities to join in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallup
Gamerco
Gibson
Allison
Montmoréy
Bob Roberts
Rummage Sale Planned by Methdist Church Ladies
The Methdist Church ladies plan a rummage sale on Friday and Saturday May 7 and 8 at 309 North Second Hodgson residence. Local residents Claude Romero, Jas M Damon, Cy M Rouse and Miss Pattillo are noted among visitors and travel news with updates on business trips and relocations in New Mexico and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
North Second
Hodgson
Methodist Church Ladies
Cy M. Rouse
New York
New Mexico
el Paso
Juarez
Methodist’ Church
Hodson
Doheny Concern Sued for 97 600 000 by Mexican Oil Company
Metinos Viesca y Compania Inq filed in Richmond County Supreme Court on April 20 alleging Doheny oil companies operated illegally in Mexican oil lands since 1906. Plaintiff, a United States corporation, seeks 97.6 million from E I Spiheny and Shirley Moore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Richmond ‘County Supreme Court
Metinos Viesca Y Compania
Inq
E. 1
Spiheny
McKinley County Raises Standards for School Teachers
McKinley County New Mexico raises teacher standards for 26 27 contracts require September 1 1926 experience or 14 normal credits with practice teaching. Normal credits need approval. All teachers must attend meetings and submit a visit report within a week. District 2 requires summer instruction and penmanship certification. Gamerco Gibson and Navajo districts pay highest salaries.
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Gamerco
N. M
McKinley County
County Board ‘of Education
Lois
Randloph
Normal School
Normal University
Gibson
Navajo
Native public opinion and political capital in election code
The Santa Fe New Mexican reports Governor Hannett claims native support for personal registration, while a prominent native protests the plan. The issue hinges on draft law provisions rejected by the Senate as political leverage. The commentary echoes national headlines on elections and farming incentives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe New Mexican
Hannett
Senate
Navajo Indian Kills Kimmel in Crown Point
J N Polly Kimmel, a sub agent under Supt Stacher, was shot dead while investigating whisky sources among Navajo Indians at Crown Point. The assailant, a drunk Navajo, fled with a gun after threats. Kimmel, about 35, recently married, laid to rest in Big Springs Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N
Polly) Kimmel
Crown Point
Immel
Supt
Stacher
Kimmel
Pally
Kime
Big Springs
Texaa
Engineer Harry Rehder Dies After Train Accident
Harry J. Rehder of Albuquerque 68 a veteran Santa Fe engineer died after being struck by Santa Fe Train No. 10 at 8 50 Saturday morning in Gallup. He was taken to St Marys Hospital and died Sunday night. Survived by an ailing widow, he had served since 1890 and belonged to the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Masons. Body shipped to Albuquerque. brother in law Edward Clark escorted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry J. Rehder
Albuquerque
Santa Fe Coast Lines
Santa Fe
Rehder
St the Gallup
St. Marys Hospital
Gallup
First District
Santa Fe Railroad
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Gamerco News Recaps Baseball Victory and Local Visits
Local items note Louie Kuhis return from Santa Rita where he trained in first aid. Baseball at Gamerco park saw the home team beat the Albuquerque Broncos four to three with gate receipts of 206 dollars and a new grandstand nearing completion. Comings and goings include Santa Fe trips by residents, eighth grade graduation plans, and social bridge gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louie Kuhis
Santa Rita
AM. Washburn
J. R. Gaines
Santa Pe
Taos
Pueblo
Roberts
Frankkinale
Anthrosio Calderon
Dan Ortiz
Willie Bounell
Santa Fe
Milan
Henry
McDermott
Winslow
AL Ll, Roberts
Lillian Wilson
Grants
Louie Kuhns
Elia Taylor
D.C. Jackling
Gamerco Park
Albuquerque Broncos
W. R. Childers
Ralph Burke
Mancog
Burton
Ese
A. L. Moon
Gen. Moon
Baby
A. L. Roberts
Gamerco School
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Tres’mesas
McCgaffey
Duke City
GAMCS
Schooe Notes
C. F
Odd Fellows
White Cafe
Order of Odd Fellows
Chas
Shively
Dist
M. Solow
Georgia Reed
Lindahl
Elfring
Curto
Gardener
James Miller
Gallup I. O. O. F
Syrte
Italy
Macon Journal
Dawes
Cole
Houston Post-Dispatch
Chicago News
LOCAL
Claude Romero
Round Rock
Jas. M. Damon
Iron Divide
Fort Defiance
Miss Pattillo
I. D. Guerd
W. Bk. Johnson
Mrs. Johnson
Presbyterian Hospital
Johnson
Lovelace
George Morris
Los Angeles
W.H. Morris
W. R
Bill) Cregars
Ocean Side
Calif
Bill Cregar
Bill
Galcip
Doheny Concern
Vincenhes
Ind
Sun
Cincinnati Enquirer
Montgomery
Ala
Arkansas Gazette
Harry Rehder
Herald
Gaimerce Clauss
Iena Baze
Boyd Piano
Sela Neuniun
Ds Ince
Gagelle
Vernon Beckkor
Mxersise
Hinne
Suis Randolph
Johnnny
Goorge
Herbert Dennard Lone
Dane
Katie Stimach
Ward Victory
Lois Randolph
Ruth Nope Parker
Earl Tood
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