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Newspaper

Watauga Democrat

Location

Boone, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1921

Page

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Railroad Strikes Bread-Liners Oype Penalized Oath Cone

Railroad strikes affect bread-liners of Oype as penalized oaths and cones are cited under Colummins law.

Public Option Key To Penalty Avoidance For Workers

North Carolina news notes a looming public option as a fallback to penalties, with labor officials noting many unemployed North Carolinians from northern bread lines travel south for work. Salvation Army Raleigh barracks report crowded, as workers seek jobs with low wages and sparse opportunities.

Raleigh North Carolina M.L. Shipman Salvation Army Jarger Kuleieh Office The Employment Service Aic

J T Hustis Executed at State Prison in 1929

J T Hustis was electrocuted at Midgecroft State Prison on September 3 1929 for the murder of F W Monnish a Tuscaloosa Alabama philanthropist. The execution followed two weeks of WEPG required procedures and the sentence was carried out with limited public release.

J.T. Hustis Ralegh J. T. Dievis Ormer Rigo Crest Br Inlaw United States Dudze Jeter C. Pritchard F. W. Monnish Tuscaloosa Ala Midgecroft WEPG Lirris

Two Sailors Die As Vessel Collides Near Here

Two men aboard the crew of the William H. Wolf were killed when the vessel collided with another near here. Captain J P Hanson escaped by leaping into a small boat and sustained fractures to both legs.

Marine Y Midk Tiemer William H. Wolf Cant J.P. Hanson

LaFayette Tree Honored in Hall of Fame at Yorktown

LaFaye Washington reports the famous LaFayette tree from in front of Washington's Yorktown headquarters has been inducted into the Hall of Fame for historic trees. The designation spotlights the tree's historical significance and its connection to the site.

LaFaye Washington Font of Washington Yorktown Hall of Fame

Crude Oil Again Advances in Pittsburgh Market

In Pittsburgh, principal purchasing agencies announce a fourth crude oil price rise this month at market opening, with an advance of a barrel. The report notes ongoing upward pressure on crude values and indicates broader supply demand dynamics driving the increases.

Pittsburgh

Rise in Industrial Activities in Boston Speech

Vice-President Calvin Coolidge told the Boston Chamber of Commerce that the country is seeing a definite turning of the tide in business and industrial activity, signaling improved economic prospects.

Boston Calvin Coolidge Boston Chamber of Commerce

Alaskan Explorer Returns After Six Years of Arctic Voyages

Captain Harold Nolce, famed as one of the youngest sub polar explorers, is set to return to Seattle after six years exploring Arctic coasts of Alaska and Canada. He spent extensive time mapping, surviving perilous passages, and reporting discoveries to his home port.

Seattle Wash Harold Nolce Arctic Canada

Sugar for sale in Tampa auction on November 3

About 188 tons of fine sugar will be auctioned for cash to the highest bidder in Tampa Florida on Thursday November 3. The shipment was sent to the sale by the Franklin Sugar Company of Philadelphia.

Tampa Fla Iee Franklin Sugar Company Philadelphia

Col Cameron Ferls Encouraged Over Road Aid Plan

Col Cameron, recently in Washington lobbying for federal road funding, returns home optimistic about a plan similar to Bankhead but with 75 million dollars annual appropriation. In era of cutting federal spending, he believes 75 million could be acceptable. Also, Burrell Marsh of Winston-Salem promotes lower hotel rates in North Carolina with $1.50 and $2.00 daily options.

Cameron Ferls Mhan Cameron Washington Camere Burrell TH. Marsh Winston, Salem P. A. Committee North Carolina Tie Leasons

White Is Commissioner and Parole News in Rutherford County

White is commissioned revenue commissioner for the district and has begun duties. Matt Lynch, paroled from Rutherford County after serving part of a ten year term for second degree murder, is noted by Judge James L Webb and the solicitor as doubts about his guilt. The governor acted partially influenced by Webb's letter.

White Moses White Cornelis Matt Lynch Gey Morrison Rutherford County Lynch James L. Webb

Medal of Honor Presented at Westminster Abbey

George Shuvey, American ambassador, presented the Medal of Honor to mark the Unknown Warrior tomb ceremony. General John J. Pershing performed the dedication act. The event featured a simple service and included Masonic dignitaries and international representatives at Westminster Abbey.

London Westminster Abbey Great Britain Congress of the United States George Shuvey Court of St. James Harding John J. Pershing France

Mobilization Planned for New York Food Supply

Health Commissioner Copeland announced that 57,000 motor trucks are ready to be mobilized if a protracted strike disrupts deliveries. The fleet would help bring New York City about 1,500 carloads of foodstuffs daily to avert supply shortages.

No York New York Copeland

Millionaire Special Volunteer Crew Readies for Service

Morristown New Jersey reports the volunteer crew of wealthy businessmen who ran the Millionaire Special on the Delaware Lackawanna Western line are prepared to resume bringing commuters to New York during the 1920 railroad strike.

Morristown N. J Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad New York

Coal Miners Return to Work in Pittsburgh District

About a thousand coal miners at Charler No 4 resumed work after idle period following the jailing of Alexander Howat and August Dorcy. The announcement came from the operators association headquarters.

Pittsbury Oy Charler No. 4 Alexander Howat August Dorcy Operators’ Association

Senator McKellar Injured by Auto Near White House

U S Senator McKellar of Tennessee was knocked down by an automobile while crossing Pennsylvania avenue in front of the White House. He sustained facial cuts and bruises, none serious, from the incident.

U. S Washington McKellar Tennessee Pennsylvania Avenue White House

Gore’s Continued Improvement

Washington reports ongoing improvement in conditions affecting former Senator Thomas P. Gore of Oklahoma who has been blind since early youth, according to a specialist attending him.

Gore Washington Thomas P. Gore Oklahoma

Hanover Union cashier charged with embezzling over 120000

Mrs L N Cope, cashier of the Hanover Union Bank in Hanover Illinois, is charged with embezzling more than 120000 dollars of the bank funds.

Davis Junction L. N. Copeland Hanover Union To Bank Hanover, Ill al Moher

Turkish Forces Driven Back In Aegean Battle

Athens reports Turkish Nationalist forces on the northern edge of the battle zone near Ask Minor have been driven back after skirmishes along the Greek shoreline. Officials note continued tension and potential reinforcements as the dispute remains unresolved.

Athens Turkish Nationalia Ask Minor

Pershing Arrives in London for Tomb of the Unknown Soldier ceremony

General Pershing arrives in London from Paris to take part in ceremonies at the tomb of Britain's unknown soldier. The visit centers on commemorative events marking the unknown warrior and honors the allied dead.

Pershing London General Pershing Briain Unk Paris

Attendance records set at Chapel Hill university

Chapel Hill reports 1583 students entered on the rolls marking a new attendance record. In Raleigh two white convicts, Ernest Silas and Dock Hendricks, fled a road force near Cary after stealing an automobile. Buncombe county club organized in Wake Forest and Wingate Memorial hall hosts 18 Western North Carolina men.

Chapel Hill Raleigh Ernest Silas Dock Hendricks Cary Here Wake Forest College Buncombe County North Carolina Wingate Memorial Hall Durham Trinity College New York Public Library Trinity South America

British Citizen Released After Quick Detachment Action

A British citizen named Thomas Steel, residing in Santo Domingo, was released following prompt action by a Union States detachment at the Sancho de Maric barrier. The operation, conducted by patriots, secured the citizen’s freedom.

Steel San "Ocho de Maric Santo Domingo Union States

Nation Confronts Education Crisis at William and Mary

A historic policy debate unfolds over William and Mary as state and national leaders address mounting education challenges. Officials from the university and government agencies outline funding gaps, program cuts, and proposed reforms aiming to preserve access and academic standards amid rising enrollments.

Education crisis lauds expanding facilities in Williamsburg

President Harding urged patriotic support for an education system matching national resources in Williamsburg Virginia. He warned of a housing, staffing, and funding shortfall as schools struggle with thousands of students lacking proper study space and teachers.

Willamsburg Harding College of Dent Harding Purlie School Pupi Instea

Bandit Rifles Express Loots Canadian Mail Car

A lone bandit held up the Dominion Express messenger on the Vancouver Toronto line between Swift Current and Moose Jaw rifled the safe and du ped from moving cars.

Bandit Rifles Express Moose Jaw Sask Dominion Express Swift

Six Nurses Poisoned at Weer Hospital Case Tops News

A Chicago report alleges a sender of a candy contaminated a batch leading to illness of six nurses at Weer hospital, with 48 additional cases under investigation by post office inspectors.

Chicago Weer Hospital

Insurance Companies Fined in County Factory Court Case

A decree in the county factory court imposed penalties on several insurers. The decision awarded $9,506.00 to the claimant, amid a contested vote of conscience in the national assembly. Threats from opposition were reported, but the government claimed no real danger occurred.

Dackcon Etricker Sunar Kove National Assembly

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