Governor Places Las Vegas Under Martial Law and Puts National Guardsmen at Polling Places, Nov. 4, 1924

San Miguel County Quiet During Voting. . . Soldiers Are on Guard of Voting Following Political Controversy

By the Associated Press

Albuquerque, N. Mex., Nov. 4—San Miguel county, which was placed under martial law last night by Governor J.F. Hinkle as a result of a political controversy at Las Vegas, the county seat, remained quiet as national guardsmen held their places at the voting booth early today, according to a telephone message received here.

From the front page of the Concord Daily Tribune, Tuesday, Nov. 4, 1924

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