Gallup Herald backs McCamant move to close East End
The Gallup Herald endorses Sheriff McCamant of McKinley County for shutting down the East End brothels in Gallup by May 10. It praises prohibition as civilization’s achievement and argues crime must be stopped, noting money collected from illicit houses and urging enforcement across town and county.
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Gallup
McKinley County
Herald
East End
McKinley
Baker
War Department
Gallip-Herald
Gallup Faces Water Crisis and Growth Demands
Residents of Gallup Highlands confront a water shortage threatening gardens and daily life. The piece argues water must come first to sustain growth, sewer mains expansion, and town expansion, urging taxpayers to fund reliable supply over decorative plants while warning of higher future costs.
Special Meeting in Gallup May 18
The Congressional Committee on Indian Affairs led by Senator Ashcroft of Arizona will visit Gallup on May 18 to review conditions of Indians and their affairs. The executive board of the New Mexico Cattlemen's Association will convene the same day in Gallup to join the committee as both groups study Indian rights issues.
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Congressional Committee On Indian Affairs
Gallup
Ashcroft
Arizona
The
New México Cattlemen’s, Association
Congressional Committee
Boy Crushed by Rock in Canyon Inquest Held
Nine year old Alexander Cowen died after a rock shifted while he played near Allison on Tuesday. An inquest led by Judge John Schaber and Deputy Sheriff Fred Ramos investigated the accident and determined the cause of death.
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Alexander Cowen
Allison
John Schaber
Dept
Fred'Ramos
Mos
Mother's Day Service at Gallup First Methodist Church
H. M. Barton, pastor, asks Gallup Herald readers to attend Mother’s Day services at the church Sunday at eleven o’clock. The event features an appropriate sermon and music to honor mothers.
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H. M. Barton
Gallup First Methodist Church
Gallup Herald
Gallup Chamber of Commerce to Meet Over Auto Route Boost
Gallup NM May 7 1920 notice calls Chamber members and public to an 8 o clock meeting at the Community House. President J W Chapman confined to bed at St Marys Hospital. H B Henning or Mr Hughes from the Albuquerque Herald will discuss promoting the Gallup route to attract auto tourists and develop the city.
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Chamber of Commerce
J. W. Chapman
St. Mary’s Hospital
Gallup
West
T. F. Smalling
Gallup Chamber of Commerce
Ls Gallup, N.M
Community House Activities Across Local Groups
The McKinley County Advisory Council met with Miss Ferguson to plan Rescue Week May 12 to 20. Gallup Santa Fe Baseball Club planned a game vs Needles at the ball park. Community House committees discussed future plans with Myr. Sam Bushman as chair. Americanization class meets Friday. American Legion holds a special meeting May 11. Boy Scouts and Woman's Club held meetings. new officers elected. Subscriptions of 25 dollars each were approved for the Salvation Army and Dr. Luken's Home. Dramatic Club elected Velta Smith president and Gertrude Kraker secretary. Women’s Auxiliary of the American Legion also met.
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McKinley County Advisory Council
The
Salvation Army
Miss Ferguson
Gallup-Santa Fe Baseball Club
Community House
Needles Baseball Club
Ball Park
Myr
Sam Bushman
Woman's Club
Ae Community
A. H. de- Long
W._E. Clark
Stehle
Harry Slack
Gibson and Schuster Wed in Private Home Ceremony
Chas. M. Gibson and Mrs. Amelia Schuster were married at the bride's home last Wednesday with Judge Edmund R. French presiding. A dinner honor was hosted by Mrs. W. H. Hanns following the ceremony.
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Chas. M. Gibson
Amelia Schuster
Edmund R. French
W. H. Hanns
Ramah Local Notes Touch Several Residents
Gallup Herald reports J A Turner from Blackrock visited Ramah for business. J A M Goodnight of Seven Golden Lakes Oil and Gas says wells will start soon. A A Mott heads to San Diego Wednesday seeking a new home. Tex Casey sold cows to L B Hatley and plans health care visits. Shep Casey tears down fence on former leased land. J M Williams of Zuni visits. Vogt couple welcome a baby girl born Wednesday May 5.
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Gallup Herald
Ramah
N. M
J. A. Turner
Blackrock
J A. M. Goodnight
Seven Golden Lakes Oil & Gas Company
F A. A. Mott
San Diego
Cal
Tex Casey
L. EB. Hatley
Carranza vows to fight rebels amid Mexican crisis
Reports from Mexico City and El Paso detail Carranza's pledge to defend the presidency as rebels threaten government, with plans for Carranza to depart for Vera Cruz and Joaquín Aguirre’s movement expanding. Juarez marks Cinco de Mayo with parades, aid to the needy, and military displays as Yaqui and revolutionary forces move.
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Tex
Venustiano Carranza
Mexico
Mexico City
Vera Cruz
Nogales
Ariz
la Patria
A. Almada
Revolutionists
Department of Information and Propaganda
Carranza
Candido Aguilar
Puebla
Revolutigna
Pablo Gonzales
Anik AP
Angel Flores
Sinaloa
la Cruz
Juarez
Mex
Chihuahua
Jesus M. Cuon
Juarez District
Sonora
Senor Cuen
Casas Grandes
Jose’ Gonzalo Escobar
Adolfo ‘de Saiguerta
Revolutionary Army
Senor
Cinco de Mayo
Patriotic ‘Society
Customs House
U S Destroyers Sent to Southern Waters Amid Mexican Situation
Washington reports acknowledge Carranza's waning power in Mexico while six destroyers sail from New York toward Key West and may patrol the east coast if needed. Captain Byron Long met with the Navy secretary before departure for final instructions.
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Washington
Carranza
Mexico
New York
Key West
Byron Long
Hte
Secretary of the Navy
Booths and Booze Busted in Gallup Area Search
Special Officer Mabry and Sheriff J H McCamant lead a weeks long crackdown on illicit liquor operations near Gallup. A major haul unearthed buried alcohol and multiple stills and bootlegging joints were found with arrests. Mabry emphasizes discreet action and cooperation with McKinley County to enforce Prohibition laws.
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Mabry
Department of Internal “Revenue
J. H. McCamant
McKinley County
Gallup
Department of ‘Internal Revenue
Revolt strengthens as Carranza faces dissolving army
Official information indicates the rebellion is growing faster than the government. The rebels are claimed to outnumber Carranza's forces almost two to one, while the government army shows signs of dissolution as new rebel groups unite and federal garrisons join the movement before direct threats.
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Carranza
Villa Joins Revolutionists at San Ramico Fight
Nogales reports Francisco Villa with 2,000 men joined revolutionary forces at San Ramico Chihuahua. The report says Villa will bring 10,000 supporters to Obregon’s side, widening the Lienzo conflict.
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Villa
Nogales
Ariz
Pfrancisco Villa
San Ramico
Chihuahua
Sonora
iNa
Obregon
Storing and Conserving Moisture by Dry Farming Methods
County farm agent explains fall plowing to six to ten inches deep to capture winter moisture in the Southwest. If spring plowing is needed, disk before spring tillage. moisture loss occurs mainly at the surface, while capillary action moves water upward through loosened soil.
Cultivation Reduces Soil Evaporation Through Topsoil Loosening
County Agent H. P. Powirs explains that stirring topsoil lowers contact points with subsoil, hindering upward moisture flow and reducing evaporation. Plowing harrowing disking and other cultivation actions dry the surface and improve moisture retention.
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H. P. Powirs
Conference on the School Crisis to meet in Washington
New Mexico officials report a nationwide teacher shortage with 170000 trained teachers needed. J H Wagner will attend the National Conference on the School Crisis on May 19 led by P P Claxton to seek practical salary-based solutions. NM counties explore budget increases for next year.
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al Santa Fie
N. M
New Mexico
J.H. Wagner
Washington
U. S
P. P. Claxton
United States
Sno
Big Increase in Ramah Land Value
Giles Master recalls buying land near Ramah for 300 dollars and a recently sold improved tract near Ramah rose to 14 000 dollars. The Herald reports four Marsy sections of fine soil in Ramah or under the Ramah reservoir can be irrigated from the reservoir water, but these four sections lie inside the Zuni Reservation and may never be developed.
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Ramah
Giles
The
Herald
Zuni Reservation
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