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Newspaper
The Gallup Herald
Location
Gallup, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1926
Page
4
The Gallup Herald accuses Hannett Democrats of wasting taxpayer money on promised improvements in Gallup and McKinley County. It cites inflated costs for paving and a underperforming municipal power plant, plus high water costs from a Railroad Company reservoir.
The Mouthpiece predicts a campaign marked by insult while the Hannett Democrats plan to write a new declaration of independence. They allegedly aim to mobilize illegal votes across precincts to secure victories, with attention to voter manipulation and independent defense of illicit spoils.
Miss Lois Randolph, elected Superintendent of Public Instruction for McKinley County, faced intimidation from A. T. and J. W. Hannett who sought to block her duties. The report calls the Hannetts’ actions a bossism threat and predicts their political defeat on November 2, urging voters to reject their influence statewide.
A Hannett fluke rumor sparked a campaign gag about a Hannett Holloman debate at Santa Fe. Holloman denied knowledge of any planned event while Hannett claimed he would debate anyone in Santa Fe or Albuquerque. The crowd circulated more jabs claiming Holloman fears Hannett.
The Gallup Herald notes Republican speakers waking up as State Chairman Hugh Williams wounds Delgado with sharp charges. Delgado accused of offers for a lucrative job deal to back Republicans, while seeking Democratic convention leverage for Land Commissioner and Lieutenant Governor bids. The El Paso Herald jokes about Delgado’s sanity.
A. T. Hannett proclaims faith in strict enforcement of all laws yet vetoed the sole prohibition bill passed by a New Mexico Legislature. The note calls his stance hypocritical, quoting "Hypocrjay, thou art a jewel."
The piece lauds R. C. Dillon as a clean, people oriented Republican champion of New Mexico voting rights. It denounces A T Hannett as a machine politician while praising Louis McRae and John Simms for rejecting that politics.
In Gallup martial law sparked a crackdown led by A. T. Hannett who used informants to round up bootleggers and levy fines. Critics accuse him of politicizing the action and vow a campaign against Judge Holloman amid election-year mudslinging.
Critics say Hannett and his allies misused a personally chosen campaign and issue 2. They warn the code will be Hannett’s Waterloo, forecasting a November 2 defeat by a large Republican majority.
The letter attacks A. T. Hannett as claiming exclusive enforcement power in Gallup and accuses him of courting both church supporters and bootleggers by vetoing a prohibition bill. It alleges he has hoodwinked church groups and bootleggers in a single stance.
The Sacred Heart School notes recount fall holidays on October 4 for Feast of St. Francis, a long September month, and a student-relaxation day. Seniors picnicked in Neutra Canyon with Father Mathias and Reverend Beck. Juniors joked about the Sand Man. A special Assembly reviewed the monthly report, with Honor student scrolls forthcoming.
M N Duran of Zuni sent his children to St Johns Arizona the closest school to his Valencia County ranch seeking schooling.
The Central School Parent Teachers Association will meet Wednesday night October 13 at 7 45 p m for an election of officers and a re organization of the association. A brief program and refreshments follow. All parents are urged to attend and participate in planning the coming year.
Mrs J W Chapman arrived home Sunday from Pasadena Calif where she was called due to the serious illness of her uncle W H Carroll He is not expected to recover and is unconscious at Santa Fe hospital Los Angeles Chapman was joined by her two children Julia Dell and Mary Margaret who had been with the Carrolls for months Also Mrs Carroll accompanied Mrs Chapman home The Malones injured in a crossing accident at Third and Railroad where train No 7 struck their car are recovering well
At the first regular Ceremonial meeting the old directors were re elected and three new members added. The board now includes Horace Moses as president and Chas P Mason as secretary along with C. M. Sabinfi peneenes Mike Kirk T H Seymour F Lawrence F Stacher A Duclos S A M Young G A Trotter Wm Wallace J W Hannett W H Morris H P Powers and B I Staples. Dates August 24 25 and 26 1927 are set for the next Ceremonial.
Holy Spirit Church invites attendees to worship on October 10 the nineteenth Sunday after Trinity. Holy Communion at morning hours, Morning Prayer and Sermon at 11 a.m. Offertory by Miss Dorothy Myers. Evening service at 2:45 p.m. Parishioners urged to attend the church views this week.
DeFrank Crane compares two kinds of love, praising selective affection linked to honesty and loyalty while deeming it the basis for right marriage. He argues true love inspires great deeds, whereas other affections drain resources like a flower versus a cultivated plant.
The article traces beauty ideals from Eve to present day, urging self knowledge and moderation in makeup use. It advises readers to identify their type, choose proper shades, and avoid theatrical effects. It details shade recommendations for dark blondes, white brunettes, and in-between types with emphasis on lipstick rouge harmony.
A reader asks whether to forgive a husband who deserted two years ago and now wants to restart their marriage for the sake of their child. The adviser warns that a patched marriage is fragile and urges the woman to consider her child’s welfare, her own happiness, and her freedom to decide without obligation to the deserter.
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