Rail Executives Reject National Bargaining Demand
Chicago Feb 21 The Association of Railway Executives unanimously rejected unions demand for national collective bargaining after a five hour meeting at the Drake hotel. Gen W W Atterbury urged immediate wage cuts for unskilled workers and ending national working agreements, while carriers warned against national conferences and urged local talks to prevent service disruptions.
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Chicago
Labor Board
Association of
Railway Executives
Drake Hotel
B. M. Jewell
Frank P. Walsh
W. W. Atterbury
Association
Tts
La‘bor
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Leader of Mob Gets 4 Years in State Prison
H B Furrille was found guilty in Wilson County Superior Court of leading a mob that tried to storm Wayne County Jail in Goldsboro in December to seize three Black suspects in the murder of Herman Jones, a grocer. He was sentenced to four years. he appealed to the state supreme court.
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Wilson
N. C
H. B. Furreile
Wilson County
Ayne County
Goldsboro
Herman Jones
Futrelle
Supreme Court
Negro Slayer Guilty In Toledo Murder Trial
Royce Richardson, a 32 year old colored chauffeur, was found guilty of first degree murder by a Toledo jury and sentenced to electrocution on June 40. He drove the bandit car during the shooting of two railroad detectives and the theft of $10,000 in railroad funds about a month ago.
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Toledo
Royce Richardson
Richardson
United States
Better Schools Service
Bureau
American Federation of Teachers
Wm. T. McCoy
Bandits Rob Woman in South St. Louis Hold Up
Two young bandits robbed a woman in the South St. Louis industrial district on February 21, beating her and taking $2,000 before fleeing. The incident occurred in the heart of the district and police are investigating the assault and robbery.
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St. Louis
South St. Louis
Markets in Chicago Open High Low Close February Prices
Chicago markets report mixed commodity prices across grains, flour, butter, eggs, poultry, and livestock. Wheat futures see slight gains while rye and corn show modest shifts. butter and eggs fluctuate with quality tiers. cattle and hogs move within narrow ranges amid steady demand.
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Chicago
Firesta
Reese
Yankee Doodle: From Derision to American Anthem
The article recounts how the British army’s Dr. Shuckburgh mocks untrained American regiments in 1755, while Yankee Doodle emerges from ridicule to become a unifying national tune. It traces its spread to Europe, its role at Saratoga, and its enduring inspiration in U.S. wars, shaping American identity and morale.
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England
Merrie England
Fort Crailo
van Rensselaer
Holland
Dr. Shuckburgh
Fort Orange
Albany
Connecticut
Shuckburg
America
Mustard gas defense guards Michigan bank
A Michigan country bank used a can of mustard gas placed to overturn as the safe door opened to deter thieves. Plans discussed include flooding rooms with gas during off hours and using temporary disabling agents. The piece notes German use of gas warfare developments.
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Michigan
War Department
Two youths die in carbide gas explosion at logging camp
In Port Angeles Washington on February 20, two youths Lyle Davis aged 16 and V Rice 21 died after impromptu experiments with calcium carbide at an abandoned logging camp. They punctured cans to release gas and ignited it then tossed a can into a well to test gas volume, causing a blast that lifted both men into the air. Davis’s younger brother, who found the scene, escaped with a minor cut from flying debris.
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Port. Angeles
Wash
Lyle Davis
V. Rice
Davis
Red Squirrele Food Habits in Local Woods
Red squirrels thrive in chestnut, hemlock and oak woods. They do not store large food caches. In summer they range into fields and orchards, with apple seeds noted as a favorite snack.
Conklin's Medium Priced Foundations Now at Rexall Store
The Telegraph offers subscriptions as Conklin's medium priced foundations are touted at Rexall Store.
Prefers This to the Golden State Visitor favors Illinois climate over California
Mrs. Samanthy Structh is the guest of her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. K. Connelly. She left Los Angeles after three months with her daughter Mrs. Harry Jennings and found California damp and chill. She will continue to Beecher City, Illinois after the visit.
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Samanthy Structh
W. EK. Connelly
Los Angeles
Harry Jennings
California
Beecher City
Illinois
Home From Funeral of Son Claud Caillier
Mrs. Barney Stroutman of Dalton returned from Omaha after her son Claud Caillier died last Friday. She stayed in Sidney to rest and visit with daughter Mrs. Fred Seeger and family. The Scottsbluff businesswomen entertained the American Legion recently. An ad notes Air Cooled Spark Plugs and local taxi call.
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Barney Stroutman
Dalton
Omaha
Claud Caillier
Sidney Lumber offers pens in Conklin’s fountain line
Do you want a good home in the best town on earth See us Sidney Lumber Co Conklin's Medium Priced Fountain pens Get them at the Rexall store in town while supplies last.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conklin
Rexall
Sidney Lumber Co
Sale of Mortgaged Livestock at Sidney Nebraska
Notice is given that on March 18, 1921 at 2 PM at Bowman Livery Barn Ward Two Sidney Nebraska the Liberty State Bank will sell under a chattel mortgage the property of Norman Sayers including a bay mare six years old weight 1300 pounds a bay horse eight years old weight 1400 pounds a gray mare nine years old weight 1400 pounds and a sorrel horse fourteen years old weight 1300 pounds The note secured is $184.50 due since November 6 1920 default has occurred and the mortgagee is Liberty State Bank Robert A Barlow cashier.
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Bowman
Sidney
Nebraska
Norman Sayers
Liberty -State Bank
Cheyenne County
Liberty State Bank
Robert A. Barlow
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Gurley
Jenitty
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Holstein
D. G. Miller
A. A. Sharp, Auctioneer
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