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. Hankhoune is listed as an incorporator of the Farmers Cooperative Grain Company.
Listed as an incorporator of the Farmers Cooperative Grain Company.
Assistant City Editor and Society Editor for the Albuquerque Morning Journal.
a.k.a. AL1DA P SIMS
Clerk of the State Corporation Commission of New Mexico.
a.k.a. A. L. Morrison
Clerk of the State Corporation Commission of New Mexico who attested the certificate.
a.k.a. A L MORRISON
Ben Christian is listed as an incorporator of the Farmers Cooperative Grain Company.
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
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 Law joined the NMMI faculty as an English instructor, having been a former cadet and having studied archaeology.
a.k.a. Captain Law
Editor-in-Chief and an executive of the Journal Publishing Company.
a.k.a. CARL C MAQEE
One of the incorporators of Baker Bros Agency Inc.
a.k.a. C. C. Baker
C. C. McGco is listed as an incorporator of the Farmers Cooperative Grain Company.
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 Hughes urged the selection of Henry L. Stimson for secretary of state.
a.k.a. Charles Evans Hughes
Heap Admiral Charles J. Hadger was one of the officers receiving the distinguished service medal.
Heap Admiral Charles U. McVay was one of the officers receiving the distinguished service medal.
Heap Admiral Charles W. Parks was one of the officers receiving the distinguished service medal.
Person from whom the Elliston boys purchased a ranch.
Telegraph Editor for the Albuquerque Morning Journal.
a.k.a. C HERBT H P MALKTJS
C. Herbert H. P. Maltjus was the telegraph editor of the Albuquerque Morning Journal.
a.k.a. C HERBT H P MALKTJS
Representative for the Albuquerque Morning Journal in Chicago.
a.k.a. C J ANDERSON
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
Chairman Cummings called the Democratic National Convention to order and sought to maintain order among delegates.
a.k.a. Chairman Cummings
Heap Admiral David V. Taylor was one of the officers receiving the distinguished service medal.
A house north of Dr Gibbs' place is offered for rent or sale.
Edwin, son of Mrs P R Little, traveled to Roswell for medical treatment.
a.k.a. non Fdwln
E J Floersheim lost two elk teeth in gold mounting and offers a reward for their return.
Elihu Root urged the selection of Henry L. Stimson for secretary of state.
a.k.a. Elihu Root
Individuals who have been pulling stumps on a ranch purchased from Chas.
Frank Hur is listed as an incorporator of the Farmers Cooperative Grain Company.
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
News Editor for the Albuquerque Morning Journal.
a.k.a. BILBERT COSULICH
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
One of the incorporators of Baker Bros Agency Inc.
a.k.a. H. E. Baker
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
Secretary Hoffman announced matters to the convention regarding its proceedings.
a.k.a. Secretary Hoffman
Chairman of the State Corporation Commission of New Mexico who signed the certificate.
a.k.a. HUGH H WILLIAMS
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
Business Manager of the Journal Publishing Company.
a.k.a. I A MACPHEKSON
Commander I. W. Foote, personal aide to Secretary Daniels, received the distinguished service medal.
a.k.a. 1 W Foote
Listed as an incorporator of the Farmers Cooperative Grain Company.
One of the incorporators of Baker Bros Agency Inc.
a.k.a. J. C. Luikart
J F Flower was in Roswell on Wednesday and returned Tuesday night for business.
a.k.a. J F Flower upen l t li
One of the incorporators of Baker Bros Agency Inc.
a.k.a. J. H. Shepard
One of the incorporators of Baker Bros Agency Inc, resident of the United States and New Mexico.
a.k.a. J Luikart
Chairman of the State Corporation Commission of New Mexico who signed the certificate.
a.k.a. J. M. Luna
City and State Editor for the Albuquerque Morning Journal.
a.k.a. JOHN 8 GOTSHALL
Senator Joseph T Robinson of Arkansas delivered a keynote speech at the Democratic National Convention and was the successful administration candidate for permaβ¦
a.k.a. Senator Joseph T Robinson
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
A Republican candidate for governor mentioned in the editorial.
a.k.a. Ilauna, Ilanna
The assessor who visited Progresso on Wednesday.
a.k.a. Howells
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
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 Mercer returned from Santa Fe after attending the thirty-fifth annual state convention of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union.
Mrs P R Little and son Edwin left for Roswell Wednesday night for a regular visit to a specialist for the lad's treatment.
Secretary and Business Manager of the Journal Publishing Company.
a.k.a. O A MACPHERSON
For sale 3 or 4 head of Al.
a.k.a. R. A.
Representative for the Albuquerque Morning Journal in New York.
a.k.a. RALPH R MULLIGAN
One of the incorporators of Baker Bros Agency Inc.
a.k.a. R. A. Smith
Admiral Robert E. Coontz, chief of naval operations, received the distinguished service medal from Secretary Daniels.
Heap Admiral Robert Griffin was one of the officers receiving the distinguished service medal.
Lost watch charm skull, finder return to S A for reward.
a.k.a. S. A.
Heap Admiral Samuel Mcllowon was one of the officers receiving the distinguished service medal.
Chairman of the committee of fortyeight who issued a statement with the labor party chairman.
Heap Admiral Thomas Washington was one of the officers receiving the distinguished service medal.
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
For sale cheap for cash a good fresh milk cow.
a.k.a. T. M. Ogden
Chairman of the labor party from Connecticut who issued a joint statement.
Author of 'The Saga of Billy the Kid' that recast the outlaw as 'Robin Hood of the West'.
Heap Admiral W. C. Uraisted was one of the officers receiving the distinguished service medal.
U.S. President who approved the New Mexico constitution.
a.k.a. Taft
U.S. President who carried California by a small majority despite heavy republican registration.
a.k.a. President Wilson
Places (6)
State holding a general election with a large voter registration in 1920.
A World War I military camp located in Deming, New Mexico, featuring tents and military buildings in an arid landscape.
a.k.a. Camp Cody, Deming New Mexico
The camp associated with the Cleveland Mine, abandoned by 1922.
Fort Bayard, New Mexico, is the site of United States Veterans Hospital No. 65, a former frontier military post turned modern hospital for tubercular ex-serviceβ¦
a.k.a. Ft Bayard
Tuberculosis sanitarium converted from Camp Cody, purchased by Sisters of the Holy Cross in 1923, closed in 1938.
Location in Torrance County where the assessor visited and windy weather with snow occurred.
a.k.a. PROGRESSO
Organizations (15)
A corporation incorporated in New Mexico with no stockholder liability.
a.k.a. Baker Bros Agency Inc.
Crescent Hardware Company is mentioned in an Albuquerque Journal advertisement listing stoves, ranges, and tinware.
The Democratic National Convention held a routine session in San Francisco, California, on June 29, 1920, to allow time for committee work and organizational fiβ¦
Political party with 299,801 registered voters in California for the 1920 election.
a.k.a. democrats
A corporation incorporated in the State of New Mexico with no stockholder liability.
Political party with 854,970 registered voters in California for the 1920 election.
a.k.a. republicans
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 Co is selling an Oliver Typewriter and Check Protector.
Catholic religious order that purchased the Camp Cody site for $10,000 in 1923 and built Holy Cross Sanatorium.
Strong Bros Undertakers is mentioned in an advertisement offering prompt service.
a.k.a. STRONG BROS UNDERTAKERS
The Production Oil Company of Clovis was incorporated as per a certificate on file with the State Corporation Commission of New Mexico.
Government agency associated with the photograph.
a.k.a. Public Health Service
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 Store is mentioned as selling olives and cake flour.
a.k.a. Wards Store
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)
Conference committees of the committee of fortyeight and the labor party met in Chicago on July 11, 1920, to discuss amalgamation.
a.k.a. conference committees of the committee of fortyeight and of the labor party, joint session
A formal dedication ceremony held on June 17, 1922, marked the completion of over $1,800,000 in new construction at Fort Bayard's Veterans Hospital.
a.k.a. formal dedication
Things (12)
A fine unimproved 20-acre property near Roy is for sale at $4000.
A daily newspaper in New Mexico with subscription terms.
a.k.a. The Morning Journal, Daily by carrier or by mall
Materials on the antiquities of the Chama Valley.
a.k.a. antiquities
Legislative documents related to the Rio Chama region.
a.k.a. legislative materials
Monographs covering the subject of Rio Chama and related topics.
a.k.a. monographs
National Guard training camp established in 1917 with capacity for 28,000, later became TB sanitarium.
The automobile owned by Charles Castero was stolen from a garage in Venice, California.
a.k.a. the automobile held in Albuquerque
The first house north of Dr Gibbs' place is for rent or sale at $15 per month.
An advertisement for a product called 'La Salud Es Oro De Gran Valor' sold by Rio Grande Drug Co.
A fake political issue devised by Seligman for Hanna's gubernatorial campaign.
a.k.a. mine tax wine1, mine tax wing
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
Book by Walter Noble Burns that recast Billy the Kid as 'Robin Hood of the West'.