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Newspaper
The Gallup Herald
Location
Gallup, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1920
Page
4
The Flag of the United States of America stands as the emblem of the Republican Party expressing 100 percent Americanism.
National slate lists Warren G Harding for President Calvin Coolidge for Vice President. Electors E A Cah o-Chaves County Antonio Gomez Torrance County M D Davis Jr San Miguel County. Nestor Montoya Bernalillo County runs for Member of Congress.
For Justice of Supreme Court Rank W Parker Dona Ana County. For Governor Merrit C Mechem Socorro County. For Lieutenant Governor W H Duckworth Curry County. For Secretary of State Manuel Martinez Union County. For State Treasurer Charles A Strong. For an Auditor Edward L Safford Santa Fe County. For Commissioner of Public Lands Nelson A Field. For Attorney General Harry B Bowman Conway. For Corporation Commissioner Hugh H Williams Luna County.
The list names candidates for State Senator SHARP HANSON and Representatives GRIEGO AMADO L. OTERO, with County Commissioner posts for PETER WESTWATER CHARLES KELSEY and W. H. MORRIS. Also listed are Probate Judge PAUL GOLINO County Clerk C. M. ROUSE Sheriff J. H. MeCAMANT Assessor FRANK PINO Treasurer SAMUEL DIMON and Superintendent L. R. SANCHEZ Jr for Bahai see.
District attorneys Rae McKinley and Craig led efforts in Sandoval and Bernalillo counties with coordinated legal actions across multiple jurisdictions. The announcement highlighted cross county collaboration among GE E fd and local prosecutors to pursue common cases.
The Gallup Herald reports Bullet No 11 warning of traitors in the enemy camp. The piece questions who the traitors might be and notes accusations that employees are betraying facts and figures published in bulletins.
The text claims public records are public property and taxpayers fund them. It alleges a Democratic town official in Gallup faced no job loss due to a so called Blackhand Gang creating a 3000 name sucker list using only official records for publicity.
A fragment asserts a man named Harding leads the Federal Reserve and controls money, blaming him for tight money and farm price troubles while accusing sugar speculators of profiting under Wilson and the Treasury. It emphasizes this Harding is not the future president Warren G Harding.
A reader reports that State Democratic leaders have tweaked their platform on Federal Aid for State Highways, reversing course to avoid unpopularity. The author cites Geo. R. Craig in Albuquerque Journal as backing his critique of party bosses.
A Republican column recalls the claim that Gov. Cox never called out troops in Ohio while urging a straight Republican vote. It cites Sen. Jones and notes Democratic slights on labor disturbances. It mocks Democratic leadership and touts Wilson era critiques amid debates before the election.
The Alamogordo News, a Democratic paper, notes Mechem is strong and will likely win by a large margin based on signs from various parts of the state.
The note urges voters to back the Republican ticket, warning Democrats to vote as they please while a sharp shooter metaphorically pressures for a 4 to 1 advantage. It implies a political tactic to influence turnout without targeting a specific candidate directly.
A garbled railing accuses Democrats of betraying the ticket and calls for voting Republican straight away without considering any offers to swap votes. The plea urges ignoring proffers and avoiding opposition tactics.
George Sena quits the Democratic party in Guadalupe county and informs readers via a public letter. He accuses Candidate Hanna of failing to state a clear position on a matter of public right, and warns Revolution maker Seligman that a genuine revolution is underway led by Sena. He claims the shift benefits the Republican ticket in Guadalupe county.
A native urging Gallup Republicans to vote straight Republican, denouncing Democrats and warning of vote trading. He accuses Hanna of tax avoidance in New Mexico and claims Dawson night school promotes naturalization. He alleges Democrats seek Hannett’s defeat and threaten layoffs at Gallup Coal.
The Gallup Herald questions why a county town health department partnership with the State Health Department collapsed over a $200 funding difference. It notes a 2700 budget item and asks who would receive the extra funds and why the agreement was not honored amid political drama.
A humorous note suggests lower prices may return with Cupid, while wedding bells become rusted from idleness as couples delay, and officials like the county clerk and clergy seek their fees.
Antonio Lucero the Democratic candidate for Congress faces sharp charges of boss influence. The piece accuses Lucero Hanna and Seligman of using fear against Republican women while Judge Mechem gains momentum and Hanna falters.
A political appeal urges New Mexico livestock growers merchants and landowners to vote Republican on election day. It accuses Seligman and Democratic papers of trying to suppress national issues and warns of three electoral votes for Cox. The piece cites Senator Capper on wool protections and urges turnout to protect women’s welfare and local prosperity.
Merrit C Mechem the Republican candidate for governor is anticipated to win Tuesday's election. He argues his clean honest campaign and plans for a calm forward looking administration justify his victory. He contrasts his record with Hanna accusing the opponent of false promises and destructive aims. He asserts American voters are intelligent and cannot be fooled.
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