28 Oct 1921
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Newspaper
Macomb Daily By Stander
Location
Macomb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1921
Page
1
A railroad labor dispute nears resolution as authorities in North Dakota intervene. Union leaders and company representatives met to discuss wage and working condition concessions with a timeline set for final agreement.
Rep from North Dakota discuss a scheme tied to Bardolph bank failures as Olson faces possible federal action. The article notes Olson’s claimed immunity with state officials and hints at prosecutions for fraud or conspiracy. it also follows E J Woolever who shifts from bank cashier to corn shucker after Bardolph State Bank closed.
Readable fragments mention a local matter but lack clear names, dates, or actions. The item appears procedural with limited context and no verifiable details to identify persons, places, or deadlines.
Vague OCR fragment hints at Olson and Pegayrd involved in a local tally dispute or voting matter. Mentions an unnamed audience or attairg dose ofti. Ambiguous context limits clear factual detail.
New York dispatch reports Evelyn Nesbit Thaw former wife of Harry K. Thaw attempted suicide by poison. A marshal at her apartment during eviction proceedings described her as having swallowed morphine enough to kill twenty people. A physician treated her with a stomach pump and she was expected to recover.
Senator Harrison of Mississippi called President Harding's Birmingham race remarks an unfortunate and mischievous utterance. Senator Watson of Georgia praised the need to condemn a public official for allegedly sowing fear and racial prejudice in the South.
The Red Seal Oil Co of Chicago seeks to arrange a filling station along the Q right of way in Prairie City. The company plans a location within the town limits to serve motorists and freight traffic.
Washington's House publicly reprimanded Thomas L. Blanton of Texas by a unanimous vote after a close expulsion attempt over a vile document inserted in the Congressional Record. Blanton collapsed briefly at the bar but recovered and returned to his duties amid tense bipartisan sentiment.
O H Haistings of Mendon died from a skull fracture after a head on collision north of Quincy Saturday night. He was 48 and foster father to Mrs. Rolla Brooks of Industry who left Monday for his funeral.
Postmaster General Hays announced the loot from a mail truck holdup in New York last Monday night as 1 454129 18 dollars. The report notes the amount and provides context on the incident.
A noon Denver police bulletin warns officers to watch for three men wanted by Lead South Dakota authorities in the killing of Father Belknap. The trio reportedly left Deadwood for Salt Lake City yesterday, as a nationwide lookout is issued. Andrew Rolando, sought for apprehension, is believed to be with a wire and a red tam o shanter.
W i Jenking reports a young mole found caught in a mouse trap inside the washhouse at the rear of his residence on North McArthur Street. How the tiny creature entered remains a puzzle.
About fifteen to twenty Macomb autos head to Pekin Sunday as the Macomb Athletic Association gridiron squad meets Pekin on their field. Manager Slasher says the lineup remains unchanged, but practice has added strength to the line. Pekin seeks revenge after a 14 to 0 loss earlier this season, while both teams carry undefeated streaks to the tilt.
A diphtheria case, first reported this fall, has been quarantined at the home of Otto Dunbar and his wife at 515 East Washington Street. The health board urges prompt examination for sore throats to rule out diphtheria and prevent spread. Two scarlet fever cases were also quarantined, at 303 East Jefferson Street and 421 West Jefferson Street.
Senator Reed of Missouri pushed a tax amendment to the tax revision law to fund a soldiers bonus. The measure would tax excess corporate profits and divert revenue to pay bonuses to former service members, incorporating the McCumber plan.
Philadelphia report notes Ralph Greenleaf defending the national pocket billiard title against Arthur Woods of Minneapolis. Greenleaf leads with seven wins and no losses. Woods has six wins and one defeat as other contestants are eliminated from first place contention. Greenleaf is described as a former Monmouth, Illinois resident.
In Chicago and Cleveland on October 28 the recall of rail strike orders was dispatched by the Big Five, with leaders sending code messages to local chairmen as unions including switchmen and telegraphers called off the walkout. The railroad labor board prepared to issue findings from Wednesday's public hearing, while wage and working condition changes were deemed unlikely without board action.
Pittsburg Kan Oct 27 The Gray Wolf mine near Cross Kans was wrecked by two charges of dynamite shortly before midnight last night.
Attorney P. E. Elting departed for Denver after a telegram reported his wife suffering pneumonia as a serious illness.
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