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Grant County, NM in the 1920s

Documented people, places, organizations, events, and things active in this decade. Every entry cites primary sources from the corpus.

People (72)

A. Hankhouneperson

A. Hankhoune is listed as an incorporator of the Farmers Cooperative Grain Company.

A. L. Dickeyperson

Listed as an incorporator of the Farmers Cooperative Grain Company.

Alida P. Simsperson

Assistant City Editor and Society Editor for the Albuquerque Morning Journal.

a.k.a. AL1DA P SIMS

A L Morrisonperson

Clerk of the State Corporation Commission of New Mexico.

a.k.a. A. L. Morrison

A. L. Morrisonperson

Clerk of the State Corporation Commission of New Mexico who attested the certificate.

a.k.a. A L MORRISON

Ben Christianperson

Ben Christian is listed as an incorporator of the Farmers Cooperative Grain Company.

Billy the Kidperson

Billy the Kid, also known as William Bonney, was a notorious outlaw in New Mexico during the late 19th century.

a.k.a. William Bonney

Bonito A. Romeroperson

Person mentioned in a U.S. Land Office notice who made entry No. 027140 for HES 449 on July 23, 1916.

a.k.a. Bonito A Romero

Captain Lawperson

Captain Law joined the NMMI faculty as an English instructor, having been a former cadet and having studied archaeology.

a.k.a. Captain Law

Carl C. Mageeperson

Editor-in-Chief and an executive of the Journal Publishing Company.

a.k.a. CARL C MAQEE

C C Bakerperson

One of the incorporators of Baker Bros Agency Inc.

a.k.a. C. C. Baker

C. C. McGcoperson

C. C. McGco is listed as an incorporator of the Farmers Cooperative Grain Company.

C. E. Priceperson

C. E. Price is alleged to have stolen Charles Castero's automobile from a garage in Venice, California.

a.k.a. C K Price

Charles Evans Hughesperson

Charles Evans Hughes urged the selection of Henry L. Stimson for secretary of state.

a.k.a. Charles Evans Hughes

Charles J. Hadgerperson

Heap Admiral Charles J. Hadger was one of the officers receiving the distinguished service medal.

Charles U. McVayperson

Heap Admiral Charles U. McVay was one of the officers receiving the distinguished service medal.

Charles W. Parksperson

Heap Admiral Charles W. Parks was one of the officers receiving the distinguished service medal.

Chasperson

Person from whom the Elliston boys purchased a ranch.

C. Herbert H. P. Malkusperson

Telegraph Editor for the Albuquerque Morning Journal.

a.k.a. C HERBT H P MALKTJS

C. Herbert H. P. Maltjusperson

C. Herbert H. P. Maltjus was the telegraph editor of the Albuquerque Morning Journal.

a.k.a. C HERBT H P MALKTJS

C. J. Andersonperson

Representative for the Albuquerque Morning Journal in Chicago.

a.k.a. C J ANDERSON

Clarence E. Hinkleperson

Clarence E. Hinkle, a 1922 alumnus and Roswell attorney, gave the commencement address to the class of 1936.

a.k.a. Clarence E. Hinkle, '22

Cummingsperson

Chairman Cummings called the Democratic National Convention to order and sought to maintain order among delegates.

a.k.a. Chairman Cummings

David V. Taylorperson

Heap Admiral David V. Taylor was one of the officers receiving the distinguished service medal.

Dr Gibbsperson

A house north of Dr Gibbs' place is offered for rent or sale.

Edwinperson

Edwin, son of Mrs P R Little, traveled to Roswell for medical treatment.

a.k.a. non Fdwln

E J Floersheimperson

E J Floersheim lost two elk teeth in gold mounting and offers a reward for their return.

Elihu Rootperson

Elihu Root urged the selection of Henry L. Stimson for secretary of state.

a.k.a. Elihu Root

Elliston boysperson

Individuals who have been pulling stumps on a ranch purchased from Chas.

Frank Hurperson

Frank Hur is listed as an incorporator of the Farmers Cooperative Grain Company.

Frank J. Wrightperson

A resident of this city through whom Denver capitalists made inquiry about the Santa Rita copper mines.

a.k.a. Judge Frank J. Wright, the judge

Gilbert Cosulichperson

News Editor for the Albuquerque Morning Journal.

a.k.a. BILBERT COSULICH

Harry Thomeperson

Harry Thome came down from Roswell on Saturday and took his children, who had been staying with relatives, back home.

a.k.a. Harry Thome oame down, ill blm HTATH CONVKMTION W C T i

H E Bakerperson

One of the incorporators of Baker Bros Agency Inc.

a.k.a. H. E. Baker

Herbert Hooverperson

President Hoover selected Henry L. Stimson and William D. Mitchell for his cabinet, reportedly influenced by Chief Justice Taft.

a.k.a. President Hoover, Mr Hoover

Hoffmanperson

Secretary Hoffman announced matters to the convention regarding its proceedings.

a.k.a. Secretary Hoffman

Hugh H. Williamsperson

Chairman of the State Corporation Commission of New Mexico who signed the certificate.

a.k.a. HUGH H WILLIAMS

H. W. Wardperson

H. W. Ward is listed as associated with Wards Store at 812 Marble Avenue.

a.k.a. H WARD, H W. Ward, H. W. Ward

I. A. Macphersonperson

Business Manager of the Journal Publishing Company.

a.k.a. I A MACPHEKSON

I. W. Footeperson

Commander I. W. Foote, personal aide to Secretary Daniels, received the distinguished service medal.

a.k.a. 1 W Foote

J. B. Woodsperson

Listed as an incorporator of the Farmers Cooperative Grain Company.

J C Luikartperson

One of the incorporators of Baker Bros Agency Inc.

a.k.a. J. C. Luikart

J F Flowerperson

J F Flower was in Roswell on Wednesday and returned Tuesday night for business.

a.k.a. J F Flower upen l t li

J H Shepardperson

One of the incorporators of Baker Bros Agency Inc.

a.k.a. J. H. Shepard

J Luikartperson

One of the incorporators of Baker Bros Agency Inc, resident of the United States and New Mexico.

a.k.a. J Luikart

J M Lunaperson

Chairman of the State Corporation Commission of New Mexico who signed the certificate.

a.k.a. J. M. Luna

John S. Gotshallperson

City and State Editor for the Albuquerque Morning Journal.

a.k.a. JOHN 8 GOTSHALL

Joseph T Robinsonperson

Senator Joseph T Robinson of Arkansas delivered a keynote speech at the Democratic National Convention and was the successful administration candidate for perma…

a.k.a. Senator Joseph T Robinson

Joseph T. Robinsonperson

Senator from Arkansas who gave the keynote speech as permanent chairman of the Democratic National Convention in San Francisco in June 1920.

a.k.a. Senator Joseph T. Robinson

Mr. Hannaperson

A Republican candidate for governor mentioned in the editorial.

a.k.a. Ilauna, Ilanna

Mr Howellsperson

The assessor who visited Progresso on Wednesday.

a.k.a. Howells

Mrs Disnmannperson

Mrs Disnmann, from Tarishnd, is a state officer in the Woman's Christian Temperance Union, serving as superintendent of prison reform.

a.k.a. Mrs Dlsnmnn

Mr. Seligmanperson

A political figure running an ability bureau and newspaper who devised a mine tax issue for campaign purposes.

a.k.a. M Seligman

Mrs Hattie Mercerperson

Mrs Hattie Mercer returned from Santa Fe after attending the thirty-fifth annual state convention of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union.

Mrs P R Littleperson

Mrs P R Little and son Edwin left for Roswell Wednesday night for a regular visit to a specialist for the lad's treatment.

O. A. Macphersonperson

Secretary and Business Manager of the Journal Publishing Company.

a.k.a. O A MACPHERSON

R Aperson

For sale 3 or 4 head of Al.

a.k.a. R. A.

Ralph R. Mulliganperson

Representative for the Albuquerque Morning Journal in New York.

a.k.a. RALPH R MULLIGAN

R A Smithperson

One of the incorporators of Baker Bros Agency Inc.

a.k.a. R. A. Smith

Robert E. Coontzperson

Admiral Robert E. Coontz, chief of naval operations, received the distinguished service medal from Secretary Daniels.

Robert Griffinperson

Heap Admiral Robert Griffin was one of the officers receiving the distinguished service medal.

S Aperson

Lost watch charm skull, finder return to S A for reward.

a.k.a. S. A.

Samuel Mcllowonperson

Heap Admiral Samuel Mcllowon was one of the officers receiving the distinguished service medal.

T A H Hopkinsperson

Chairman of the committee of fortyeight who issued a statement with the labor party chairman.

Thomas Washingtonperson

Heap Admiral Thomas Washington was one of the officers receiving the distinguished service medal.

T J Bakerperson

One of the incorporators of Baker Bros Agency Inc, resident of the United States and New Mexico.

a.k.a. IT TJ TJl T TT OI S T cj, T J Baker

T M Ogdenperson

For sale cheap for cash a good fresh milk cow.

a.k.a. T. M. Ogden

Tuscan Bennettperson

Chairman of the labor party from Connecticut who issued a joint statement.

Walter Noble Burnsperson

Author of 'The Saga of Billy the Kid' that recast the outlaw as 'Robin Hood of the West'.

W. C. Uraistedperson

Heap Admiral W. C. Uraisted was one of the officers receiving the distinguished service medal.

William Howard Taftperson

U.S. President who approved the New Mexico constitution.

a.k.a. Taft

Woodrow Wilsonperson

U.S. President who carried California by a small majority despite heavy republican registration.

a.k.a. President Wilson

Places (6)

Organizations (15)

BAKER BROS AGENCY INCorg

A corporation incorporated in New Mexico with no stockholder liability.

a.k.a. Baker Bros Agency Inc.

Crescent Hardware Companyorg

Crescent Hardware Company is mentioned in an Albuquerque Journal advertisement listing stoves, ranges, and tinware.

Democratic National Conventionorg

The Democratic National Convention held a routine session in San Francisco, California, on June 29, 1920, to allow time for committee work and organizational fi…

Democratic Partyorg

Political party with 299,801 registered voters in California for the 1920 election.

a.k.a. democrats

Farmers Cooperative Grain Companyorg

A corporation incorporated in the State of New Mexico with no stockholder liability.

Republican Partyorg

Political party with 854,970 registered voters in California for the 1920 election.

a.k.a. republicans

Rio Grande Chapter No. 4 H.A.M.org

A special convocation of Rio Grande Chapter No. 4 H.A.M. is announced for tonight at 5 o'clock.

a.k.a. Rio Grande chapter No 4 H A M

Roy Trading Coorg

Roy Trading Co is selling an Oliver Typewriter and Check Protector.

Sisters of the Holy Crossorg

Catholic religious order that purchased the Camp Cody site for $10,000 in 1923 and built Holy Cross Sanatorium.

Strong Bros Undertakersorg

Strong Bros Undertakers is mentioned in an advertisement offering prompt service.

a.k.a. STRONG BROS UNDERTAKERS

The Production Oil Company of Clovisorg

The Production Oil Company of Clovis was incorporated as per a certificate on file with the State Corporation Commission of New Mexico.

United States Public Health Serviceorg

Government agency associated with the photograph.

a.k.a. Public Health Service

United States Veterans Hospital No. 65org

A major hospital facility at Fort Bayard, New Mexico, dedicated to the care and treatment of tubercular World War veterans.

a.k.a. U S Veterans Hospital No 65

Wards Storeorg

Wards Store is mentioned as selling olives and cake flour.

a.k.a. Wards Store

Woman's Christian Temperance Unionorg

The Woman's Christian Temperance Union held its thirty-fifth annual state convention in Santa Fe starting October 14th.

a.k.a. Woman n Christian Temperan Un ilon

Events (2)

Things (12)

20 acres unimproved landthing

A fine unimproved 20-acre property near Roy is for sale at $4000.

Albuquerque Morning Journalthing

A daily newspaper in New Mexico with subscription terms.

a.k.a. The Morning Journal, Daily by carrier or by mall

anonymous antiquities (Chama Valley subject)thing

Materials on the antiquities of the Chama Valley.

a.k.a. antiquities

anonymous legislative materials (Rio Chama subject)thing

Legislative documents related to the Rio Chama region.

a.k.a. legislative materials

anonymous monographs (Rio Chama subject)thing

Monographs covering the subject of Rio Chama and related topics.

a.k.a. monographs

Camp Codything

National Guard training camp established in 1917 with capacity for 28,000, later became TB sanitarium.

Charles Castero's automobilething

The automobile owned by Charles Castero was stolen from a garage in Venice, California.

a.k.a. the automobile held in Albuquerque

house north of Dr Gibbs placething

The first house north of Dr Gibbs' place is for rent or sale at $15 per month.

LA SALUD ES ORO DE GRAN VALORthing

An advertisement for a product called 'La Salud Es Oro De Gran Valor' sold by Rio Grande Drug Co.

mine tax issuething

A fake political issue devised by Seligman for Hanna's gubernatorial campaign.

a.k.a. mine tax wine1, mine tax wing

new infirmary ward buildings and mess hallthing

A set of newly constructed facilities at Fort Bayard costing over $800,000, part of a larger $1,800,000 development for veterans' care.

a.k.a. two new infirmary ward buildings and mess hall

The Saga of Billy the Kidthing

Book by Walter Noble Burns that recast Billy the Kid as 'Robin Hood of the West'.

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