Gallup Postmaster Fight Highlights Dirty Tactics
Reported moves to derail C. L. Loughridge as postmaster center on underhanded efforts to gather damaging facts. A key Hanns supporter allegedly sought reports to kill Loughridge’s chances, but the plan collapsed. Another figure refused involvement, stressing integrity. Betting on Hughes dominates eastern states, signaling shifting political currents.
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W. H. Hanns
Gallup
C.L. Loughridge
Washington
Loughridge
Hanns
Iis
Knblp
Loughidge
Senate
Hanks
Gallup Independent criticized for political bias and local notices
The Gallup Independent faces accusations of partial reporting targeting Governor McDonald and the Republican candidate for governor. The piece notes a Democrat candidate for the legislature is seen as neither Democrat nor Republican and predicts a wipeout. It mentions postmaster candidacy claims, a dancing club event at the Opera House with the Coward Orchestra, Armenian relief efforts organized with local banks, a military order sending Lieut. G A Sanford to Columbus barracks, and upcoming performances by William Russell at the Gems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallup Independent
McDonald
Legislatur
Avhorms
Hanns
Gallup
Lockridge
Opera House
Coward
D A. Sanford
The
Episcopal Church
Fire Department elects new officers in Gallup
The Gallup volunteer fire department held a Tuesday meeting to elect officers for the coming year. John A. Walden was chosen chief with Leo Lanigan as assistant chief C M Sabin as secretary and Martin Gleid as treasurer. Retiring chief R W Burke received a gold fire chief badge amid praise from the department and city residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Burke
John A. Walden
Leo Lanigan
C. M. Sabin
Martin Gleid
R.W. Burke
Gallup
N. M
Burke
Burson Defends Newspaper Criticism and Court Vindication
Holm C. Burson declares support for press scrutiny of officials and candidacy, detailing libel claims against the Morning Journal of Albuquerque. He cites court vindication, repayment of $4,338.56, and his 1911 election defeat due to party division, asserting renewed Republican nomination and political backing.
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New Mexico
Morning Journal of
Albuquerque
D. G. Grant
Los Angeles
California
D.A. Macpherson
Morning Journal
Territorial Penitentiary
Republican Party
Wens A
the. Penitentiary
The
D.G. Grant
D. A. Macpherson
Newsaper
Pupils Debate National Issues At High School
Students debated the national issue of electing the National Republican candidate with James Carman serving as affirmative captain and George Martin as negative captain. Judges Profs Wise man, Davis and Atty Ove Overson awarded the win to the negative after evaluating the speeches and points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Carman
Josephine ‘Ketner
Gertrude Reed
Barnett
George Martin
Hazel Wilmunder
John Ford
Rach
George. Martin
Profs. Wiseman
Davis
Atty
Ove Overson
Saunders Kuhns Wedding in Gibson at Tracy Garrett Home
Louis Marchand Kuhns and Olive Clyce Saunders united in marriage Saturday evening October seventh at the Garrett home in Gibson. Rev. Watt of Gallup officiated as candles lit den decorations featured cosmos and sweet peas. Guests included Mrs. Garrett matron of honor, Mr. Garrett as best man, and immediate family. Mrs. Kuhns daughter of Mrs. George Wilson of Wingate, a primary instructor in Gibson. Mr. Kuhns, native of Canton Ohio, foreman at Gibson Navajo mine tipple, formerly with U S Bureau of Mines. The couple plan to keep house in policeco at the former Mrs Dan P King residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Marchand, Kuhns
Olive Clyce Saunders
Tracy Garrett
Gibson
Watt
Congregational Church
Gallup
Garrett
Kuhns
Tipple
United States Bureau of Mines
Colorado
New Mexico
George Wilson
Wingate
G. Partridge
Albuquerque
Akérs Ae
Policeco
Dan P. King
Navajo
Miller Speech Praises Republican State and Nation
A Gal lup audience filled the Empress theater to hear Congressman Q O B Miller of Minnesota. He urged a Republican majority in Congress and praised Gregory Page for state treasurer. He attacked Democratic policies and the child labor law as a fraud while asserting the need for a Republican senate and presidency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallup
Empress Theater
QO. B. Miller
Minnesota
Miller
Milley
Senate
House
Frank’ Hubbell
Allege Libel Suit Filed Over Journal Ownership
A speaker states intent to sue for 50000 in district court at Albuquerque against D G Grant owner and D A Macpherson manager of the Journal and Journal Publishing Company for deliberate malicious libel. The filing aims to protect the honor and welfare of those concerned and to press the case vigorously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.’ G. Grant
Journal
D. A. Macpherson
Journal’ Publishing Company
A. Corportion
Albuqueranes
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Pittsburg
New
York
Massachusetts
Michigan
Wisconsin
Ohio
Cleveland
New-York: Herald
Ier
Yicfar
G. A. Sanford
Sixteenth Infantry
D. A. Stanford
Columbus Barracks
Sen
Fe Shing
Mexico
Gems
Holm C. Burson
Saunders-Kuhns Wedding
Wilson
H. O. Bursum
Santa Fe
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