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Newspaper
The Gallup Herald
Location
Gallup, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1926
Page
4
In Gallup New Mexico Lorenzo Delgado comments that he declined fat Republican posts and accepted lean Democratic jobs. He calls himself a shrewd politician and suggests the Democrats whitewashed charges against him in San Miguel County.
The piece accuses Hannett Democrats of luring Republicans with social and drink parties and other rewards, then denouncing those who accept nominations. It calls this tactic disgraceful and says it aims to recruit Hannett loyalists while snubbing longtime Democratic supporters.
A critique of Hannett administration actions alleging law bending over public official allowances. The speaker argues public officials cannot ignore statutory duties in favor of custom and condemns the State Comptroller Office for permitting restitution avoidance.
A state audit of San Miguel County records found public funds paid to officials contrary to law. The piece argues the State Comptroller should recover the money for taxpayers, but criticizes the Democratic administration for allowing officials to keep funds and calls for abolishing the auditing department after Delgado’s influence.
The Democratic Business Administration reports accuse a lieutenant governor candidate, formerly a San Miguel County official, of receiving unentitled funds. Auditors say about $15,000 may have been bilked, but officials allegedly plan no public disclosure to hide the blemish.
The State Comptroller's decision in the Delgado matter and other San Miguel County cases opens a precedent permitting officials to receive or keep public money if they prove it is customary and that others have done the same. The ruling suggests a broad, troubling loophole for dishonesty in public office.
The writer argues that misappropriating public funds harms taxpayers and that the State Comptroller defends a system balancing losses between parties. The piece questions political motives behind this policy and suggests only a straightforward recovery of funds would satisfy taxpayers, noting it could affect political outcomes.
The governor claims Republicans have no issues while noting he challenged them months ago to make the Hannett Election Code an issue. The GOP accepted and has made the code the central issue. The governor warns he might pull as a candidate if Democrats push it further. He acknowledges Hannett is now a campaign issue.
The governor pursues a caustic campaign pattern re centering on vilification and mudslinging. The piece argues Hannett would harm any rival for power and questions whether Hannettism equals good government, urging New Mexico voters to seek genuine governance.
Judge Armijo listened to the Governor defend the election code and its disfranchising provisions. The Democratic party sought a resolution pledging protection of native voters but the Governor would not allow the party to go on record. The Governor’s sacred word of honor is not acceptable to many New Mexico citizens facing disenfranchisement.
The piece argues tax changes in McKinley County show eight cent per thousand cut by County government, a Republican body, while the Democratic town government raised taxes twenty nine cents per thousand from the previous year. It accuses the Democratic Hannett Administration of inaction on tax relief.
In eastern New Mexico Democrats dominate the region while Republicans field county candidates for the first time to create ballot options for Dillon support. Dillon enjoys strong popularity, influencing GOP candidates to join the ticket so Democrats can vote for Dillon.
McKinley County Democrats struggle to finalize a slate as factions oppose the Zinn and Rollie leadership. Candidates flip flop amid stampede tactics, while Zinn-Rollie push their Henney loyalists to run at the convention.
Dr Frank Crane discusses the idea of “riding for a fall” as a warning against self destructive conduct in marriage, parenting, business, and personal behavior. He cites nagging wives, drinking youths, imprudent girls, and stubborn husbands as common patterns leading to decline and ruin. The piece argues that personal momentum toward disaster seems unstoppable without remedy.
Mr. and Mrs. Art Saunders and W. B. Collins, assistant land commissioner for the Stan' Fe Rail road, travel to Inscription Rock and the Ice Cave to review land matters. Mrs. Karl Krippendorf of Cincinnati arrives Oct 14 for extended visit with local residents and attends Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial Association events. St Agnes Guild announces a rummage sale starting today near the Western Union office with second-hand clothing. Dr. E Parke Sellard unveils a late model eye testing machine for easier eye examinations and accurate glasses fitting.
The account alleges Lorenzo Delgado pressed Hannett to back him for Lieutenant Governor by offering to resign after six months to let Delgado serve as Governor and pursue Senator A A Jones U S Senate seat. It claims Delgado switched from Land Commissioner to Lt Governor with pay involved.
R C Dillon running mate Jon on the Republican ticket faced four questions from Hannett henchmen at Roswell. He defended voting history on Butler and Hodges, voting rights for Navajo and other tribes, Free Text Books funding, and support for an election law with amendments. His replies were brief and firm.
Mr and Mrs W H Morris and their daughter Cynthia have come back from a several months stay in Los Angeles with Mrs Carolyn Morris Knox. Mr Morris had left about a month earlier to rest and accompany his family home. The Herald notes the E Parke Sellard Christmas advertisement in this issue and invites readers to mention The Gallup Herald to learn easy ways to buy Christmas gifts.
For sale two National Cash Registers one small priced at 50 dollars and a large late model originally 500 dollars now 150. The large machine is in good condition with detail printing slip. Co. UPDIKE Delmar Hotel.
Two girls for hotel work and one experienced cook apply in person at Edwards Thoreau New Mexico hotel. Also notices offer a reward for identifications in a Ford coupe motorcycle accident and property for sale or lease on Coal Avenue and Strong Street. One cash register offered for sale with printing slip details.
A critical account contrasts A T Hannett and Senator H O Bursum over a Gallup to Shiprock highway on Navajo land. It credits Bursum with securing $20,000 annual upkeep while Morrow claims credit and admits ignorance of the road length.
The Gallup Independent condemns a seven year gap in state auditing and alleges the State Auditing Department under Lorenzo Delgado manipulated figures to exonerate Swope. The piece accuses the department of “white washing” and ties Delgado to payments for layoffs as the audit arrives at his door.
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