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The Gallup Herald

Location

Gallup, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1921

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Culberson argues for livestock aid and recovery in New Mexico

Victor Culberson, a prominent New Mexico cattle grower, told the Albuquerque Rotary Club that the cow and wool sectors have bottomed and are turning up. He defended the fifty million dollar livestock loan pool, noting New Mexico loans exceeded two million dollars and helped prevent forced liquidation, while criticizing campaign misstatements about federal aid and urging readers to trust the Harding administration’s rescue.

Albuquerque Evening Herald Victor Culberson New Mexico Albuquerque Rotary Club Culberson West Harding

Why The Editor Left Town

A humorous note from the Times of Sebastopol explains a wedding and an auction joke sent to the Poketown Gazette. It reports William Smith and Miss Luck Anderson being wed in a farm setting with odd details and humorous terms, including hay rope and a plow, a baby buggy, and chickens.

Times Sebastopol Cal Poketown Rev. Jackson Jon Deere

Coolidge Defends Administration At Haverhill Rally

Vice President Calvin Coolidge spoke in Haverhill Mass in support of Col A Pratt Andrew Republican candidate for Congress in the Sixth District. He praised the administration for constitutional fidelity and steady progress with less sacrifice than other nations, urging voters to judge by its record.

Haverhill Mass Calvin Coolidge Washington Col. A. Pratt Andrew Canelgate Congress House of Congress

WIGGINS WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE IN MCKINLEY COUNTY

McKinley County sets a $1000 reward for the capture of Joe Wiggins with a bench warrant from Judge Reed Holloman. Authorities report El Paso was notified and expect energetic efforts to seize the fugitive who is believed to be in Mexico without a passport. His associates abroad may test his pursuers as new and old friendships are strained.

McKinley County Joe Wiggins Board of County Commissioners Reed Holloman el Paso Wiggins Mexico

Pistol Toting Rebuked by Judge Schauer

Dewey Sheppard of Allison received a $100 fine plus costs or 0 days in jail after being convicted of carrying a deadly weapon in Judge Schauer's court. Pat Shryer made the arrest and the case arose from local trouble on the 17th. The judge seeks to stop pistol toting, warning others will face strict enforcement.

Dewey Sheppard Allison

Protest Over Governor Parker Airplane Rides

Baton Rouge Sept 27 Protest by State Representative Dupre against Governor Parker taking airplane rides. Parker had traveled to New Orleans by air yesterday. Dupre argued in a letter that the governor should not unnecessarily risk his life.

Baton Rouge Govenor Parker Dupre Parker New Orleans

Political parties cited in New Mexico welfare concerns

The passage accuses Republicans of using direct truth telling while claiming Democratic leadership employs political dark ages tactics. It argues the rank and file will awaken to leadership failures that cause repeated defeats and harm New Mexico's welfare.

Republican Party Democratic Party New Mexico

Postmaster Appointment for Gallup Named

Perry E. Coon is named postmaster of Gallup after three months' temporary service. He led the recent exams, with Palmer Kenner second and W. R. Cregar third. Senator Gregory Page and Congressman Montoya approve, noting improved Gallup post office service and plans for further enhancements. The Gallup Herald congratulates Mr. Coon, who recently married.

Albuquerque Herald Ype McKinley County Republican Organization Montoya Coon Gallup Mr. Coon Gallup Herald

Otero Commander Silver City Hosts Legion Convention

The third annual department convention of the American Legion closed in Otero Commander Silver City, with resolutions backing Americanization and disabled veterans hospitalization. Delegates elected include Mesdames Belle Nue and Summers of Albuquerque for the women’s auxiliaries national convention in Kansas City, plus twenty state delegates. State officers named Mike Otero as department commander and Jank Westerfield, J M Lujan, J W Chapman as senior vice commander, junior vice commander, and national committeeman respectively. Las Vegas awarded 1922 convention. Entertainment featured a Grant county post banquet, Elks club dance, Fort Boyer auto trip, and boxing rounds.

Silver City N. M Department The American Legion Mesdames Belle Nue Summers Albuquerque Kansas City Legion Mike Otero Santa Fe Jank O. Westerfield J. M. Lujan Clayton J. W. Chapman Gallup Las Vegas Grant County Elks’ Club Fort Boyer

Tamony Appointed Tax Assessor in McKinley County

Edward W. Tamony was appointed by McKinley County commissioners to succeed the late Frank Pino as tax assessor. A Gallup resident and former New Mexico legislator, Tamony earned Republican support and constituency signatures and pledged to serve with his best efforts. He speaks English and Spanish and his appointment received broad approval.

McKinley County Edward W. Tamony Frank Pino Tamony Republican Central Committee Gallup New Mexico

Gallup Chosen For 1922 Undertakers Meet

Gallup New Mexico was selected as the site for the 1922 state convention of the Undertakers Association of New Mexico. Delegates elected D. Rollie as president with officers including Co. T. French of Albuquerque as first vice president Viola Bush of Raton as second vice president G. T. Hinman of Silver City as third vice president C A Rising of Santa Fe as secretary and J A Mahoney of Deming as treasurer.

Las Vegas N. M Gallup Undertakers’ Association of New Mexico D. Rollie Co. T. French Albuquerque Viola Bush Raton G. T. Hinman Silver City C. A. Rising Santa Fe J. A. Mahoney Deming New Mexico Rollie Southwestern Undertakers Association San Anonio Texas

Criticism Follows Joe Wiggins Dance Shootings Chase

After Joe Wiggins opened fire at the Labor Day dance in Allison killing two and wounding two, critics assailed the sheriff's department for inaction. The hunt continued until Wiggins reportedly fled to Mexico. Citizens are urged to aid with tips and deputize if needed, or criticism is deemed out of order.

Joe Wiggins Allison Sheriff’s Department Wiggins Mexico Sheriff's Department

Gibson Rifle Club Announces Tomorrow's 200 Yard Match

Interest grows in rifle and pistol events staged by the Gibson Rifle Club. A rifle match is set for tomorrow the 2nd at the club range one-quarter mile north of the New Mine, starting at 9 AM and running all day. Entries cost $1.50 with three prizes for high scorers. Any rifle with any sight except telescope is allowed.

Gibson Rifle Club

Roberts Returns From Search For Wiggins

Bob Roberts reports he searched Gee Morice for Joe Wiggins who is believed in Mexico. He says Wiggins has many friends from Allison to Mexico and that money will be needed to release him. The case may proceed by its own course now that Wiggins feels safe from U.S. authorities.

Bob) Roberts Gee Morice Joe Wiggins Roberts Wiggins Mexico United States Mr. Roberts Allison

Shrine Ceremonial Heads to Gallup October 24

Geo. A. Keepers and Nobles led a booster trip to Farmington and the San Juan Valley to promote the big Shrine ceremonial in Gallup on Monday October 24. Masons are urged to advise Noble Herman A. Kahl at K and M Drug Store how many visitors they can house for the October 28 24 events. hundreds expected with insufficient Rotts housing.

Geo. A. Keepers Gallup Crown Point Breece Thoreau Perea Shrine Club Herman A. Kahl

Joe Walling Honored With Lodge Renaming

Joe Walling was buried with flag draped casket from France. Services were led by Rev Douglas of the Methodist church. Knights of Pythias and the American Legion provided honors. The Gallup Lodge of Knights of Pythias renamed itself Joe Walling Lodge No 13 in memory of the fallen serviceman.

Joe Walling France Douglas Methodist Church Knights of Pythias American Legion Gallup Lodge of

Poison still seized in New Mexico home case

An investigation led by Deputy U S Marshal Chas Hr Kerns found a black tin still and about three quarts of white mule at Joseph Y Piacek's home on E Aztec avenue. Piacek was arraigned before U S Commissioner I H Ford on possession of the still and liquor charges and bound over to federal court at Santa Fe on $500 bond.

E. Aztec Avenue U. S Chas Hr. Kerns Ray Coon William McDermott Joseph Y. Piacek

Andrew chosen to succeed Lufkin in Sixth Massachusetts

Boston September 27 A P Andrew former assistant secretary of the treasury was elected congressman from the Sixth Massachusetts district in a special election. He won by a majority of 15763 over Democrat C I Pettingell.

Boston A. P. Andrew Secretary of the Treasury W. W. Lufkin Massachusetts Mr. Andrew C. I. Pettingell

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