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The Gallup Herald

Location

Gallup, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1920

Page

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Parkhurst Wins Maine Governor Race and GOP Gains

Republican Parkhurst wins Maine governor with a large plurality as Democrats led by McIntire fall short. GOP sweeps four congressional districts, gains in state legislature, and broad support from women voters in the first election with universal female suffrage.

Portland FreDeRick Hi Parkhurst Maine Bertrand — G. " McIntire Wallace H. White, Jr John A. Peters Ira ‘G Millken McIntire Curtis Lea Eae Amahapparoaes Pees League of Nations

Noted Explorer of Africa Delivers Lectures at Court House

Dr. Harry Dean of Philadelphia spoke on Africa and Its People. He claimed Africans are civilized by anthropologists’ standards, denied cannibals in Africa, and argued unrest favors Africans seeking to end European domination. He cited population figures and recounted three crossings of the continent in twenty-one years.

Liberia Ilinois Illinois Dean Gallup Robi Harry Dean Philadelphia Court House Africa Africk Harry Déan Denver

Own a Home and Be Independent in Denver

Denver real estate leader James E. Cartwright argues that renting is not cheaper than owning. He says debt, food costs, and stock risks favor home ownership, noting scarce housing and that paying a mortgage builds real equity. He advises buying when rents are high and focus on property first.

Denver Colo James E. Cartwright Denver Real Estate Exchange Mr. Cartwright

Maine Victory Repudiates Wilson Administration

New York dispatch quotes Will Hays praising Maine results as a repudiation of Wilson and Cox, signaling reassurance for good government and a demobilized Democratic organization. Harding remarks affirm return to representative government under the Constitution, with Maine leading in American policy.

New York Will H. Hays Republican National Committee Maine North Star of the Union Democratic Jeader Woodrow Wilson Cox Republc Marion Harding Amer Ica

Knights of Columbus elect officers in local council

At their regular meeting Monday night the local council of the Knights of Columbus elected M. E. Kirk as Grand Knight Jno S Brentari as Deputy Grand Knight Frank D. Pino as Chancellor W J Lanigan as Financial Secretary Paul Jones as Recording Secretary J Peterwell as Advocate J J Kirk as Treasurer J E Gonzales as Inside Guard Jos Diuzak as Outside Guard F Canavan as Trustee M Contrearas as Trustee W T Dugan as Trustee Father Aloysius O F M as Chaplain The retiring officers are Vincent J Jaegar Grand Knight M E Kirk Deputy Grand Knight FB P Rochefort Chancellor W L Lanigan Financial Secretary Jack Young Recording Secretary C L Gonzales Advocate G B Phillips Lecturer J E Cavanaugh Warden Vi Garcia Inside Guard Gonzales Outside Guard F D Pino Trustee Father Kunkle OFM Chaplain

Knights of Columbus M. E. Kirk Jno Vincent J. Jaegar FB. P. Rochefort W. L. Lanigan Jack Young C. L.gonzales G. B. Phillips J. E. Cavanaugh Vi. Garcia Gonzales F. D. Pino Father Kunkle F. M

Paving of Railroad Avenue Advances in City

Paving of Railroad Avenue resumed this week and will be ready for traffic in a few days as work progresses. The project, postponed until responsibility was fixed, involved Messrs. G. C. N. Cotton Gregory Page and W. H. Morris along with others seeking paving of Second and Third Street railroad crossings, though it is unclear if those crossings will be paved.

Railroad Avenue Messrs. GC. N. Cotton Gregory Page W. H. Morris

Community House Happenings Highlights Local Activities

Mrs Harman is on two week vacation in Los Angeles with Mrs Carrington in charge. The Woman's Club hosts a daily play rehearsal to be shown to the public. Superintendent White and County Agent Powers spoke at a club meeting. Club takes on duties for the upcoming Fair. Mrs Castillo resumes Spanish classes Friday after a vacation. Friday evenings open for Harvey House girls. Miss Ostrander teaches private dancing Mondays at 8 PM.

R. C G. Harman Lo Angeles B. W. Carrington Woman's Club White Powers

Gallup Herald Seeks Week's Civic News By Thursday Noon

The Gallup Herald asks contributors to submit all civic social religious and school event reports by Thursday noon to ensure Friday edition coverage. The paper emphasizes Friday morning space for the fastest local happenings and notes the time needed to prepare news.

Gallup Herald Gallup

Auto Races at the County Fair Ignite Public Interest

Capt Lamb leads a county fair auto race plan with County Agent Powers backing. A 1500 dollar fund funds races with prizes. early heats run 5 to 19 miles and the final event spans 30 to 40 miles.

Lamb

Explosion Hits Wall Street Killing and Injuring Dozens

A noon explosion in New York’s Wall Street area killed more than twenty people and wounded hundreds. Police and investigators pressed for clues, with early reports suggesting a large TNT bomb near J P Morgan & Co, as workers aided victims and exchanges closed. Chief Lahey said evidence pointed to a massive TNT device reinforced with iron slugs.

New York City New York Wall Street Finance J.P. Morgan and Company Jane Lahey Ars

Mrs Leyden Taken to St Marys Hospital in Critical Condition

The Herald reports Mrs W P Leyden has been admitted to St Marys Hospital in serious condition as of press time Friday at noon. Hospital officials have not released further details.

Holbrook Herald

Great Western Interstate Fair Cowboy Sports Program

Program for three days of cowboy events with rules and purses. Races include cow horse, ladies cowhorse, cowboy and broncho riding, goat roping, relay, steer bulldogging, bull riding, roping, pony express, bed and saddle, flag, chap and reverse races. Indian races to suit participants with various purses from 2.50 to 100 dollars and entry fees listed.

Pony Express

Republican Ladies Meet at Court House Saturday Afternoon

Gallup Republican women gather at the courthouse this Saturday at 2 30 to discuss campaign questions. All Republican ladies urged to attend and other women invited, with Spanish American ladies especially welcome. Senator Gregory Page will speak.

Court House Gallup Gregory Page

I O O F Encampment to be Held in October

The Grand Encampment of New Mexico Odd Fellows will convene in Gallup on October 11 12 and 13 with an expected 400 visiting members. Local lodges and Rebekahs prepare to host the visiting brothers and sisters and a ball and banquet will close the encampment.

New Mexico Odd: Fellows Galup Odd Fellows and Rebekahs

White Mule Eats Hardwood Rulers

Denver prohibition official Frank Medina reports a seized illicit liquor damaged a brand new desk ruler by eating the varnish and engraving the wood. He warns Colorado’s illegal beverage trade is worsening though the material remains under study by his office for color, proof and alcohol content.

Denver Colo Frank Medina Prohibition Medina Colorado Ani

Seven Lakes in Limelight Field Produces Oil and Gas

J. C. Lewis, a Seven Lakes well driller, reported that one well now producing for oil yields 15 barrels daily. Another well struck a considerable gas flow at 240 feet, and Lewis remained optimistic about the field's future.

J. C. Lewis Seven Lakes Mgr. Lewis Mr. Lewis

Pardee to Direct Cowboys Sports at Gallup Interstate Fair

Dr C W Pardee of Prescott appointed to direct all cowboy sports for the Gallup Interstate Fair this year. He will have complete charge, with years of experience, ensuring events run daily as scheduled without amateur delays. Get your season ticket.

C. W. Pardee Prescott Arizona

Mexico celebrates independence with patriotic program

Thursday marked Mexico's birthday of Independence with a local program in Gallup praising sacrifices and victories. The piece notes Mexico's 1810 yoke breaking and 1821 independence while highlighting rich resources and arts loving people.

Mexico Gallup Countries

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