Adam Bede offers $50 prize for best answers
J Adam Bede announces a contest for New Mexico women to answer two League of Nations questions by November 2, 1920. A $50 prize is awarded to the best submission, with judges named from Deming and Silver City. The notice issues a call to civic engagement following a debate with Senator Jones.
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J. Adam Bede
Senator Jones
Wilson League of Nations
Deming
League of Nations
Great Britain
France
United ‘States
Cuba
Kingdom of Spain
John. Watson
J. A. Mahoney
Victor Culberson
Silver City
Werson
Wat‘son
J.adam Bede
Pine’ City, Minnesota
Questioned naturalization and child citizenship voting rights
Edmund R. French answers a question about naturalization status and the right of a child born abroad to register and vote. The discussion notes that children born in the United States or abroad of alien parents are citizens if the father is naturalized before coming of age, and that a wife’s nationality follows the husband.
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Edmund “R
Danger
Twa
United ‘States
United, States
Fiautaniy Pinies
United States
Goa
Youngis Gives Honor Dance in Gallup
The reception honored Miss Rita Padilla and Sebastian Homero at a Gallup social event. Local merchants supplied music and groceries while Telecommunication trades provided entertainment. The occasion featured a lively program and a general mood of goodwill.
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Gallup
Gall
Sebastian
Homero Gi Gallup
Rita Padilla
Teleterpeiains Merchant
Ec Grocery
Mer‘chandigé
Wrdy
Mountains Big Game Ride Attracts Local Figures
Big game in the mountains draws attendees including B Smalling Ea amony R G Webb and E P S Tan. They plan a several day trip with Arm and Mr Wintermolt party in White Mountains. Mrs Palmer Ketner Sr W H Glarke and Gallup Woman's Club members attended the State Federation convention at Tucumcari. Ketner notes Ri ip could entertain rings better than many cities. The ladies report a productive convention and Judge Meche is expected to carry Quay county by a large margin.
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B. Smalling
Ea ‘Amony
R. G. ‘Webb
Mr. Wintermolt
White Mountains
Palmer ‘Ketner
W.H. ‘Glarke
Gallup Woman’s Club
F Federation
Tucumcari
Ketner
Garry Quay County
Republican rally highlights Gallup turnout and taxes
Last Friday night a Republican rally at Kitchen's Opera House in Gallup drew a large audience. Speakers from out of town included Messrs Botts and Montoya of Albuquerque, with Senator Gregory Page introducing them and contrasting local tax changes with county figures.
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Kitchen
Oprea House
Messrs. Botts and Montoya
Albuquerque
Gregory ‘Page
McKinley County
Gallup
Page
Miss Quick
Boagg
Quick
Botts
Hanna
Montoya
United States
New Mexico
Republican Rally at Allison Draws Crowd and Praise
A Wednesday night Republican rally in Allison drew a strong turnout with County Clerk Davis presiding and introducing speakers. J. W. Chapman delivered the main address on the League of Nations, and attendees expressed high satisfaction with his remarks. Other speakers included Oscar Griego H. W. Brose Chas W Davis Mia Lillian Wilson and Geo BYUs. No abuse or mudslinging was observed and the event left many Democrats especially pleased.
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Allison Wedneday
County
Davis
J. W. Chapman
League of Nations
Mr. Chapman
Oscar Griego
H. W. Brose
Chas. W. Davis
Mia
Lillian Wilson
Geo
Byus
J A Le May Buys Gallup Home
J A Le May of Texas purchases the J H Stingley home in Gallup. The McKinley County Abstract Investment Co reports improving Gallup real estate and predicts more home purchases as money tightens and buyers return.
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McKinley County Abstract& Investment Co
J. H. Stingley
Yergin
Gallup
Kahn's Store Robbery Contacts Arizona Suspects
Monday night burglars looted Kahn's store, about 200 dollars in goods. Deputy Ramos traced clues to Holbrook Arizona finding two men who were later jailed in Gallup and believed wanted in Albuquerque for burglary. The sheriff hopes this leads to ending a spate of Gallup burglaries.
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Kahn
Sheriff's S'Office
Fred Ramos
Holbrook
Arizona
Ramos
Gallup
Albuquerque
Sheriff's Department
State Republican Chair Predicts Big Margin for Judea Mechom
The state Republican chairman claims Judea Mechom will win election by a large majority, stating confidence in a decisive victory. He emphasizes strong party support and voter turnout as key factors behind the forecast.
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Republican Gentral Committee
Campaign closing warnings over voting age rumor
The Gallup Herald condemns Democratic pressure on voters under 21 to vote, warns Republicans in McKinley County know better, and stresses U S citizens must meet qualifications. It notes there will be challengers at the polls and dismisses claims of vote stealing with assurances of Republican observers.
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The
Gallup - Herald
McKinley County
United States
New México
Women voters urged to support Republican ticket in forthcoming election
A campaign urges women to back Republicans citing suffrage gains and moral reforms. It promises honest elections, denounces Tammany tactics, and asserts every qualified voter may vote regardless of party. The message frames gambling as a vice to be stamped out and links women’s influence to cleaner laws and campaigns.
Portales Journal article sparks party clash in McKinley county
The Portales Journal reports heated party rhetoric amid the New Mexico political contest. Republicans claim county wealth and debt stability while urging a straight party vote, contrasting with Democratic criticism of local media and voter disenfranchisement allegations.
Senator Fall Campaign Tour Dates Across New Mexico
Senator Fall headlines a campaign swing through Lag. Cruces Socorro Belen Albuquerque Gallup Santa Fe Lis Veras from October 23 to October 30. The text cites his opposition to Woodrow Wilson and notes Albuquerque Journal and Santa Fe New Mexican backing Hanna for governor to redeem New Mexico. A rally at Kitchen's opera house in Gallup on October 28 is highlighted.
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Senator Fall
Cruces
Socorro
Belen
Albuquerque
Gallup
Santa Fe
Lis Veras
United States Senate
United States
Woodrow Wilson
Fall
Senate
New Mexico
Hanna
Albuquerque Journal
Santa Fe New Mexican
Tally Gallup
Kitchen
Opera House
County Audit Reporting Delay Sparks Political Debate
The Gallup Herald explains delays in publishing the latest McKinley county audit as State officials work on a synopsis. It notes the State Auditor’s office holds the reports and that ownership lies with the State of New Mexico, not the county, and hints at political pressure from New York linked factions within Gallup Democratic ranks.
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Gallup
NU York Tammany
Gallup Herald
State Auditing Department
Couny
Laws of New Mexico
State Auditor’s Office
McKinley County
McKinley
New Mexico
State Auditor
NU _YORK
Gallup Democracy
Gallup Acdit
Santa Fe to reintroduce De Lux trains Nos 19 and 20
Announcement states the Santa Fe De Lux trains Nos 19 and 20 will resume service daily starting November 14. The De Lux, once the continental crossers finest train, is restored to meet growing demand for premium travel as postwar conditions return.
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Santa‘Fe
Wurm Returns Home From Europe
F W Wurm and family arrived home this week from a trip to Europe including France Holland and other countries. His photograph shows war torn districts as dark and gloomy. Mgr Wurm says he is glad to be back among free prosperous people and will take active charge of the jewelry business.
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W. Wurm
Europe
Attar
France
Holland
Mgr. Wurm
Mr Seligman’s Portales Plot Letter from Curren defends Journal article
A. E. Curren writes from Portales to Albuquerque Herald disputing Seligman’s claim that the Portales Journal article on race and religion was Republican influenced. He labels the Portales editor a Texas Democrat and asserts the editor’s views reflect his own convictions not party pressure.
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Clovis
N. M
Albuquerque Herald
Albuquerque
Seligman
Portales
Bythur
Ryther
Portales Journal
South
Democratic Central
A. E. Curren
Tammany Tactics and Ignorance in McKinley County
The Tammany News accuses Boss Vin Gallup of manipulating the ignorant to attack Sheriff J. H. McCamant amid liquor law accusations. The Gallup Herald reports grand jury testimony showing A. T. Hannett and officials denying liquor violations, while sheriff’s department cooperated and indictments remain set for trial.
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Nu-York
Tammany
Vin Gallup
J. H. McCamant
Sherif
McKinley
McCamant
McKinley County
Gallup Herald
A. T. Hannett
Sheriff's Department
Voters urged to remember Democratic misdeeds before election
The Fortnightly Review argues voters should not forget alleged Democratic abuses. It cites war intolerance, Palmer and Burleson, anti liberty laws, the Peace Treaty repudiation, and claims the League of Nations is an alliance to protect spoils. It urges punishment by removing Democrats from office.
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America
Palmer
Burleson
League of Nations
Woodstock Typewriter Ad Promotes New Model
An advertisement from McKinley County Abstract Investment Co promotes the Woodstock Typewriter. The notice invites readers to come in and see the new model.
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McKinley County Abstract),& Investment Co
Woodstock
Ady
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Allison
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Roswell Valley
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Albert Bacon Fall
F. W.'Wurm
MR. Seligman
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