Indian Affairs Committee Visits Gallup and Fort Defiance
The Committee on Indian Affairs visited Gallup Tuesday with New Mexico cattlemen, Chamber of Commerce members, and agency officials. They toured Fort Defiance and Winslow to study reservations and met Indian leaders about the Carter bill and farming livestock improvements. The visit highlighted needs in Indian wool, cattle, goats, and horses, urging federal support for breeding and market stability.
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House Committee
Gallup
Congressional Committee
Arvey
Gallup Chamber of Commerce
New Mexico Cattlemen
E. A. Martin
T. F. Smalling
Chamber Commerce
Glenn ‘Emmons
John J. Emmons
J. d.Kirk
C. M. Rouse
H. P. Powers
J. A. McCamant
C. N. Cotton
H. Neumann
Fort Defiance
Winslow
Arizona
California
Ohio
Carl Hayden
John M. Tilman
Arkansas
John A. Elston
Charles’ D. Carter
Oklahoma
Crown Point
Snyder
Judge Martin
Newpeace Cattle’ ‘Men’s Association
T. Smalling
Smalling
Ben Jc.hernandez
The
Chamber of Commerce
McKinley County Roads Under Rapid Progress
County road work led by F F Frisbee reports 45 miles of passable roads in ten days, 15 miles of new graded road, 12 new culverts, and three bridges. A tractor grader near Ramah under Rollin Ballridgh’s supervision assists repairs, with work continuing despite bad weather until Ramah is reached in a few weeks.
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McKinley County
F. F. Frisbee
Pervigie
Zuni
Ramah
Rollin Ballriddh
McKinley‘County
Letter urges a nonpolitical pick for president in 1920s crisis
A Kentucky Democrat writer appeals to Mr Gallup in New Mexico, arguing the nation faces a crisis and needs a proven private sector success as president. The author praises American achievement, urges master minds in government, and cites Jefferson and Lincoln as historic Republican leaders.
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Gallup
New Mexico
America
United States
Thomas Jefferson
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
Jefferson
Republic
Fort Wingate Comes Alive as Spring Sports Begin
Fort Wingate New Mexico embraces spring with a converted parade ground stadium hosting Civilian Guards and Motor Transport Boys baseball games won by the guards. Tennis traffic grows amid post club rivalries with Dr Wright and others. Donations reach 164 dollars from the Guard force for a charitable drive.
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Wingate
N.M
Dame Nature
Arade Grounds
Daniel Bryce
Leo Leonard
Motor Transport Boys
Frank Kelley
George Durant
Gallup Nine
Wright
Paul McDaniel
Seargeant Logan
Sle
Mack R, Capsiichael Edie Rouatebenne
George E.wey
Charles C. B Rollett Pit Ae
James H. Dickingon
Clarence Wilson
Arron
Sanchee
Cee
Clarence D. Clow
Glend
D. Bockoven
Ene
Ene ‘Nashka Elaine Ce Op de Lah J. H. Cantrell Adolf W. Vogelsang
Hyman Lowitzki
Alfred Bowman
Frank W. Francisco
Ralph Nelson
Jimmie Sanders
Bert Carpenter
Eugene E. Moreno
Robert Osburn
Twyman
Million
Harry” Barnchisel
John J. ‘Tolland
George B. Cooper
John Bowman
William P. Sohnson
Joseph Gail Thomas Becenti
Pete Lawless
Paul B. Yealleau
Johnston
Paul ‘Lehman
Harry Pakwin
Carl Kashane Wanon
James King
William Nick Thomas R. Elkins
Entimo Moreno
Henry W. Fetzer
Cicero R Prath
Frank R. Be
A. Guard
Total
Gallup Public Schools Close Term With Strong Growth
The Gallup public schools end the 1919 20 term with 27 eighth grade graduates nine more than last year Enrollment rose by about 130 to 140 students over last year The new high school building will be added on the unit plan and include carpentry auto mechanics and drafting The district has joined the North Central Association accrediting its graduates for college entrance and the system is praised for progress and plans for a junior high and senior high.
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Gallup Public Schools
Webcoe
Swinney
H. M. Barton
Gustave Holzel
Mary Ethel Woods
May Alorn
Aileen Pedersen
Martha Cecelia Wetherill
Venice Waters
Otto Roedehorus
J. O. Creager
Arizona State Normal
Flagstaff
Eleanor L. Quick
C. M. Sabin
J. L. G. Swinney
Gallup
North Central Association of High, Schools and Colleges
K C Knights Attend Roswell State Convention
W J Jaeger W L Lanigan Francois Young M E Kirk and Rev Aloysius Albrecht of Gallup joined other K C members at Roswell for the state convention and installation. A special car carried the group to Albuquerque for events including a banquet at the Hotel Gilder and valley rides. Most officers were reelected for the next year and a resolution urged support for the Franciscan orphanage in Albuquerque caring for 120 boys.
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W. J. Jaeger
W. L.lanigan
Francois Young
M.E. Kirk
Aloysius Albrecht
Gallup
K. C
Roswell
K. C's
Albuquerque
Knights
Gilder
P. Davies
Santa Fe
Chaplin A
M. Mandalari
S. J
Myrick Relinques Light Weight Belt Glory
Jack Myrick of Gallup relinquishes the Lakes Region light weight championship after a $signal victory$ to allow others to contend. The last bout was hailed as one of the region's greatest light weight battles. Myrick now enjoys the outside of the ring while having provided ample excitement for boxing fans.
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Great Lakes
Jack Myrick
Gallup
Lakes Region
Young Myrick
Myrick
Salvation Army drive hits top in McKinley County
Palmer Ketner reports the McKinley County Salvation Army drive has gone over the top as usual and seeks outside awareness. Albuquerque lags its quota, though the city will benefit physically from the campaign for Christianity and humanity.
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Palmer Ketner
McKinley County
Salvation Army
Albuquerque
New Mexico
New Mexico Cattlemen Hold Meeting in Gallup
The New Mexico Cattlemen's executive committee met in Gallup on Monday May 17 with members from multiple towns. Resolutions urged state funding to kill prairie dogs on state lands and addressed Indian treaty lands and grazing fee inequities on military reservations. The session was described as profitable with plans to aggressively pursue cattleman concerns.
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New Mexico Cattlemen’s Executive Committee
Gallup
J. H. McCamant
G. Kennyd
D. W. Roberts
W. Quick
H. P. Powers
Ed. Haynes
D. W. Stiles
A. A. Fincher
Clyde Barnard
W. A. Berryhill
Albert Tietjen
Bluewater
C. L. Reed
Wingate
R. J. Bauman
Blackrock
N. A. Field
Santa Fe
J.'‘I. Heath
J. K. Westbrook
John L. Hill
M. P. Harvey
Thoreau
EB. L. Hanenstein
Pinedale
Tom Palmer
Ramah
Joe Cox
Perea
S. Pitt
Albuquerque
Geo. H. Keeps
Jerry B. Farris
Crownpoint
F. l L. Moss
Farmington
Miss Bertha, Benson
New Mexico
Baby left on train depot scene in Gallup
Agent Purdy recalls a morning incident after No. 9. A little boy cried for his mother as the train pulled away. Passengers stopped the train, a man carried the child aboard, and the father took the boy back with a smile and no thanks.
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Purdy
Santa Fe
Gallup
No. 9
Mr. Purdy
Army recruiting in El Paso district sets record with 23 enlistments
The EBI Paso army recruiting district set a new high mark on Friday May 7 with 23 men accepted for enlistment. One recruit from the Fifty-fifth coast artillery corps was sent to Camp Travis. Over 50 men joined the army in the week ending May 8, with sub stations Amarillo Sweetwater San Angelo Raton Lubbock and El Paso main station contributing the day’s totals. Increased pay recently approved by Congress is speeding recruitment toward full strength.
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Ebi Paso
Camp Travis
Fifty-fifth Coast Artillery — Corps
el Paso
Amarillo
Texas
Sweetwater
San Angelo
Raton
N. M
Lubbock
Congress
New Firm Opens for Auto Accessories in Gallup
Glenn W. Curtiss and James R. Barton have opened the Service Tire and Accessories Co. on Coal Ave west of the M locker. The firm has taken over Firestone stock from Gallup Tin and Hardware Co. and will add vulcanizing equipment and retreading. It promises expert factory trained workers and full auto accessory service to the public.
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Glenn W. Curtiss
James R. Barton
Service Tire and Accessories Co
Coal Ave
Mlocker, Co
Firestone
Gallup,Tin & Hardware Co
Palmer Ketner Jr Post to Celebrate Week Drive
Tonight and Saturday May 22 the American Legion Post No 8 will host a celebratory smoker boxing matches and a dance. A large turnout is expected for a lively community event.
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Palmer Ketner Jr
Post
American Legion
McKinley County Democrats Name Delegates to State Convention
Monday night the McKinley County Democrats met at Community case to elect six delegates to the State convention in Roswell on June 3. Delegates chosen were A. T. Harnett, Steve Vidal, Frank Swartz, F. B. Maple, H. C. Burke and I. Lucero with six alternates.
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McKinley County
Democrats
Community Case
Roswell
A. T. Hannett
Steve Vidal
Frank Swartz
F. B. Maple
H. C. Burke
I. Lucero
Marriage Licenses Issued This Week
Gant. Tird to Isetha Roat both of alla bertha to James to Wilfred Ashcroft Anciano Gast to Grace M. Or tez both allup. Miles Donan of Muses City Kans to Mary Riggin allup.
Senate Votes to End War Across Nations
Washington reports the Senate approved by 43 to 38 a Republican substitute declaring a state of war with Germany and Austria Hungary ended. House leaders expect conference to reconcile with the Versailles treaty, veto likely, and final action to the President for signature amid party splits.
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Washington
Senate
Germany
Austro-Hungary
House
White House
Reed
Missouri
Shields
Tennessee
Walsh
Massachusetts
McCumber
North Dakota
Nelson
Minnesota
Underwood
Alabama
Harding
Ohio
Wilson
Hitchback
Hitchcock
Nebraska
League of Nations
Fort Defiance News Highlights Visits and Local Drilling News
Miss Dorothy Sells daughter of Commissioner Self of Indian Affairs visited Fort Defiance Indian School en route to California with Miss Brown. A picnic at Window rock drew Paquette Hyde and several others. Auto trips included a run to Mr Ches Dodges. Dr Mulger and Dr Lines visited Canada. Dr Lines and Mr Mc Daniels traveled from Fort Defiance to Crystal New Mexico. The Indian office vacancy followed Mr Rentfro’s resignation. Riverside Indian School will receive 53 transferred Chin Lee pupils. Ham mond led supervision. Local oil drilling activity reports near Hot Springs and Roswell with deep well plans and carload machinery arriving at Fort Summer.
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Gallup Herald
Fort Defiance
Arizona
Dorothy Sells
Self of Indian Affairs
Washington
Miss Brown
Ft. Defiance
California
Eahm
Hyde
Sells
Brown
Evans
Copeland
Wescott
O'Connell
Ches Dodge
Agent Paquette
Mr. Hyde
Mulger
Rehoboth Mission
Gallup
Lines
O’connell
Chin Lee Indian School
Riverside Indian —Schoo
Cal
Hammond
N. M
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Committee ON Indian Affairs
Kentucky
Dj Jackson
Treston
Dallas News
BIG K.C. Doings
N. M. Cattlemen
DEPOT
Knox
Fort Summer
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