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Newspaper
The Gallup Herald
Location
Gallup, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1918
Page
1
District court enjoined the city council and marshal from revoking saloon licenses or confiscating liquor stocks. The action followed threats by council members to sign papers for the Cold Storage Co and seize licenses unless stock was received. The court crushed the petty tyranny via injunction and upheld Sheriff Bob as legitimate after Judge Raynolds refused to suspend him.
The May 24 1918 report notes a Democratic council reversal of a strict saloon regulation from the Cotton council era. Screens and tables were restored in bars, allegedly to please saloon keepers who promised votes and license relief. The piece accuses the new council of a political deal undermining a businesslike administration.
The spring term of the district court in this city ended after a two and a half day session. Divorces were granted including two for Zuni Indians mis wed under white man laws. Other rulings include demurrers sustained, several civil judgments, and sentences for youth offenders with suspensions for good behavior.
Italian Day marked the third anniversary of Italy joining the war. A long parade featured decorated cars and Red Cross uniforms. At the plaza a ceremony raised Italian and American flags as speakers praised Italy’s alliance with the Allies. Sam Bushman, Rev. Henry Barton and Louis Camlinolo spoke in English and Italian about friendship and sacrifice.
Lieut W B Cantrell writes friends of a transfer to the 14th Cavalry at Fort Sam Houston and designation for overseas service. He is to receive a commission as captain. Mrs Cantrell accompanies him and both are well. the doctor aims to reach the fields of France.
A Red Cross box social at Thoreau tonight draws large expected attendance with H H Walker invited to auction boxes. The Gibson Theatre opens with Red Cross entertainment and dancing capable moving pictures. Citizens hope locals attend the dedication and support the Red Cross gift of ten dollars from C Manning after a dancing imitation at the city club.
The article notes rumors of German propaganda dampening Red Cross fundraising. It quotes locals doubting law, urges readers to seek guidance from Red Cross officers, and condemns anti drive talk as pro German. It also mentions Mr Lund visiting training camps and Dr Allison with Mrs Allison returning to town.
Sargent Hicks of the British Army delivered a wartime lecture at the Rex theatre with authentic war reels. Born in Scotland and raised in Canada he served in France during Ypres and was wounded several times. He was fatally injured by German gas and discharged from service.
Will Schaffer was arrested after allegedly saying To hell with the Red Cross during a fund drive near the Park theatre. He faced charges, was found with maps of northern Mexico and foreign addresses, and later convicted of breach of war-time law, fined 100 and sentenced to 300 days in jail. Mrs Hartley Seymour and son visited relatives in Phoenix. Clyde Brown reports aboard the Isthmus of Panama and now stationed in San Diego.
Children and families are invited to a Sunday services observing excercises at 11 o clock at the church. All are welcome to attend and participate in the events.
McKinley County oversubscribed its Red Cross drive quota of 4000 dollars, reporting 4100 by Tuesday night. Local committees saw widespread participation with events at the Rex and Park Theatres, a Sunday ball game netting 321, and charity teas and fundraisers totaling over 4000 dollars to aid American soldiers and distressed civilians in Europe.
Miss Baith notes Purdy is in San Diego visiting her brother and his wife Earl Purdy. Purdy has received a guard from his son Joe announcing his arrival and that Hydrance has many friends who will be glad to hear of his safe arrival.
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