Starved 18 mile grain theft across New Hampshire
In Colebrook three Clarksburg men Harold Pearson Fay Pearson Neal Pearson are held for the grand jury on larceny after allegedly stealing 2100 pounds of grain from a Balsams Hotel Dixville Notch storehouse. A four horse team and a pursuit across snowy terrain ended when a guard party forced the trio to turn back and replace the grain. Deputy Sheriff B H Kels arrested them shortly after.
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Colebrook
N. H
Harold Pearson
Fay
Neal
Clarksburg
Balsams
Dixville
The
Ctel
Notch
B. H. Kels
Half Brother of Bartley Accused in Slaying Trial
Skowhegan Me Feb 20 A day of sensational testimony in the Burke murder trial centered on Burke's claim that Nelson Bartley killed by confrontation with Eddie Bartley’s involvement. Sheriff Mooers recounts Burke’s statements of motives and a night of alleged plotting over liquor and a supposed receipt in a tense courtroom scene.
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Skowhegan
John A. Burke
Nelson W. Bartley
Jackman
John A. Mooers
Burke
Nelson Bartley
Eddie Bartley
Mooers
Pattangall
Bartle
Say Teachers Morale Going
Cleveland February 20 delegates at the national council of state normal school presidents and principals warn morale in American public schools is breaking due to low salaries pushing teachers toward unions. Restlessness spreads to pupils as public neglect reaches homes, prompting an educational campaign to awaken the public to dangers facing children.
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Cleveland
National Council of State Normal School
Will Act on Profiteering in London
Feb 20 London reports rising cost of living prompts Labour to plan meetings in London and the provinces to push drastic profiteering action. J A Clynes states legislation is needed to curb big profiteers while fining small traders.
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London
Labor Party
J. A. Clynes
Manchester
Ivening Standard
Clynes
$1.50 An Hour Jobs in Canal Zone
Portsmouth New Hampshire February 20 dis charged navy yard workers such as pipefitters machinist draftsmen boilermakers coppersmiths sheet metal workers and firemen are offered work in the Panama Canal Zone free transport and bachelors quarters will be provided. Pay is $1.50 per hour starting on the day of sailing and ages 20 to 45 are accepted. They will receive 61 days furlough with pay each year.
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Portsmouth
N. H
Navy Yards
Panama Canal Zone
Johnson Rejects Root Doctrine In Peace Treaty Stance
Senator Hiram Johnson of California rejected Elihu Root's view of the peace treaty as a political issue. In a statement to New York Republicans, Johnson argued it would be unwise to join the league under Root's guidance and then seek to reform its covenant after inauguration. He urged immediate action to avoid the league's alleged dangers.
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Washington
Elihu Hoot
New York
Hiram Johnson
California
Johnson
League
United States
Root
Storm due to hit hub
Weather forecast says Boston and vicinity may face another storm tomorrow with possible rain and snow. A heavy snowstorm was moving from Oklahoma, centered in Ohio last night, and expected to reach New England tomorrow. Temperatures near 32 rising earlier, then falling to 22 by midnight.
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Boston
Vicinity
Oklahoma
Ohio
New England
Women Given Equal Chance In Kings County Delegates
New York Feb 20 The Democratic organizations of Kings County elected delegates to the unofficial State Democratic convention in Albany next Thursday. From each assembly district three delegates were chosen two men and one woman. As alternates two women and one man were named.
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New York
Kings County
Albany
American Volunteers to Hold Enrolment Meeting Tonight
The American Volunteers of the Canadian Expeditionary Forces call a special meeting at Quincy House for final enrolment of men who served with the CEF. They urge former members who are American citizens or residents to attend to access a forthcoming Parliaments bonus bill.
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Quincy House
Canadian Expeditionary Forces
United States
Boston Officer Dies at Langley Field Va
Captain Michael A. McKinney Jr former Boston photographer and commanding officer of the School of Aerial Photographic Reconnaissance at Langley Field Hampton Va died at his home 536 West 145th Street New York Wednesday of pneumonia. He was the first Boston press photographer to enlist at the outbreak of the war.
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Michael A. McKinney, Jr
Boston
Langley Field
Hampton
West 145Th Street
New York
McKinney
Disability measure filed to invoke presidential vacancy
Washington Feb 20 Another presidential disability proposal was introduced by Representative MacArthur Republican Oregon. The bill would place the Vice President in charge after 30 consecutive days abroad or 30 days of disabling illness with March 4 1921 as its effective date. MacArthur said the proposal aims to prevent recurring conditions over the past 15 months and is not a criticism of President Wilson.
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Washington
MacArthur
Oregon
United States
Wilson
Portsmouth woman wins limerick prize in recent contest
Or as Fe ithel L Foss of Gosling Road Portsmouth is the author of the last line chosen by judges for Limerick Number 33. She receives a $150 award check. Miss Foss has lived in Portsmouth since youth, educated at Portsmouth High School and Portsmouth Business College, and served 20 years in U S Coast Guard in a secretarial role. Consolation prizes go to Evelyn Barrie $50, Alice M Brown $25, Joseph D Curtis $25.
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Ithel L. Foss
Gosling Road
Portsmouth
N. H
Sam Walter Foss
Ceist
Timerick
Evelyn Barrie
Summit Ave
Winthrop Highlands
Alice M. Brown
Mass. Ave
Cambridge
Mass
Joseph D. Curtis
Marsh
Winona Aves
Haverhill
The
Boston Post
Post
P. O
Boston
Post Limerick
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