davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-04-16

of the State of New. York issued an
appeal yesterday for volunteers to en-
roll themselves and take pledge to
remain in readiness to serve in any
capacity in an effort to keep the usual
methods of travel and communication
going, both in the transportation of
passengers and Of food commodities.
Volunteers are asked to send their
| names, addresses and telephone num-
bers to the secretary Of the Chamber
OF CONNIE 65 Liberty Street, speci-
lying what they can do or are willing
TO attempt. Parsons willing to supply
! autom obies, trucks or motor
IN such an emergency are also r
! quested to register.
The New Jersey Home Defens,
League, which was organized durlno
the war as a sort of last line of de
tense against anything that might hap
peh' is preparing to go into service .,
the railroads, it was learned vcS.e,a
~ Elizabeth communication was re-
! celved by the home defense commander
there directing him to hold his men
IN readiness to assist IN the movlna Z.
1000 supplies and other necessaries.
Cn the Erie thirteen commuters
the assistance of volunteer workers
This was gain of five trains over the
previous day, and it was announced last
night twenty trains would be in oper-
alton this morning About 10000 pas
sengers were carried against the nor
maj $4,000 Most of those represented
by the difference used the electric trol-
ley Ines.
The Lackawanna operated fifteen
trains, carrying between 10000 and
$4,000 passengers. This also represent
cd gain. 1t was said last night that
there would be twenty trains running
this morning
The Central Railroad of New JERSEYS
service was rs per cent of normal YES
terday, twenty-threc local trains be-
ing operated and all by the regular
In the Jersey yards of the Pennsvl-
vania Railroad five engines shuttied
noisly about all day yesterday. while
number of Princeton students were
initiated into the order of blistered
palms and decorated with coal Crime.
1t was said that they proved to be such
apt pupils that all Of them would be
put on runs" to- day
Volunteers operated five trains on
the Long Island Railroad.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-04-16

they received too much prominence in
the newspaper reports.
II do not wish to thrust myself into
this strike situation" said the general
when asked for a statement regarding
the reports of radicalism.
General Wood said his return was
wholly on his own volition, as he be-
lieved he was needed here, and accord
ingly telegraphed to the War Depart
ment that he would return to his pos t
in Chicago until the strike situation
could be cleared. He expects to return
to Ohio and New Jersey within a day
Or two and continue his campaign tour
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-04-16
British Miners Accept Raise

LONDON, April 1.-THE members Of
the Miners Federation, by majority
of 65,135 votes, have decided TO accept
the governments offer of 20 per cent
increase on gross earnings. The de-
cison Of the men obviates the Danger
of a strike.
The governments offer provides for
minimum fiat advance of two shillings
(nominally SO cents for all workers
more than eighteen years old, one shll-
ing for workers between sixteen and
eighteen years and ninepence for work
ers under sixteen years.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-04-16

ager of the eastern region of the COM
pany, was that the men would be taken
back at once without loss of seniority
and without discrimination or preju-
dice and that the Pennsylvania Rail-
roads own labor hoard should be con-
vened to hear and consider grievances
other than the question of wages,
which, under the Federal Transports
ton act, must be taken up by the Fed
eral railroad labor board.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-04-16

brotherhood leaders said they had in
formation that leaders of the insurgent
strike had arrived in New England.
The circulars we're signed by up. f.
Richardson, president" and George w.
Gibson, secretary" of the American
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-04-16
NeauEng.landFeazs
Extension Of Strike

BOSTON, April 15.-An attempt to
extend the unauthorized strike of rail
road workers to New England took form
to-day with the announcement of mass
meetings under the auspices Of the
American Federation Of Railway Work
ers in various places Sunday afternoon
Circulars were posted at points CT
the Boston e. Maine, the Boston 4 AL
bany and the New York. New Haven G.
Hartford systems announcing the meet
ing at about the same time that
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-04-16
Philadelphia Shopnlen
ACCEPT PavIey Offer

PHILADELPHIA, April 15.-An-
nouncement was made by the Pennsyl-
vana Railroad late tonight that "A
committee representing various shop
crafts in the Philadelphia district has
accepted the offer Of the management
to take up grievances within the juris-
diction of the company and promised
to have all the men who struck go
back to work at once
The offer of c. S. Krick, general man
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-04-16

Assoc iation, following a meeting of that
organization yesterday.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-09-11

A delegation of school teachers
called on Secretary of state John L.
Sullivan the other day. 'I always
like school teachers" the affable
John L. began. "You know" said he,
"I owe my start in life to a school
teacher. That is 10 say couldn't
have gotten through school If the
teacher hadn't been good enough to
let me get by. You see. 1t was this
way. When it came to making my
final examinations just couldn't
pass and that's all there was to it. l
couldn't come any nearer passing
that examination than those Dutch
could come to passing Verdun over
there. I believe that's where the
French said You shall not pass Any
how, 1 got hung up on chemistry and
physics. I fell down the first time,
and the teacher gave me another
chance. OF course, l didn't know
any more about it the last time than
did the first time, so l just gave it
a lick and a promise. and let it go at
that. After a while the teacher came
around and found me resting on my
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-09-11

On the same old homo site. then a
little cottage standing back from the
road under the elm trees, to which a
young Nodaway county farmer
brought his bride of fifty years ago.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pleasant Bolin celebrat-
ed their golden wedding anniversary
Saturday. The children and grand
children with other relatives and a
few old friends gathered at the Bolin
farm to help the fifty year welded
hosts observe the occasion. MIR. Bolin
and his wife have lived on the same
farm site continuously since their
marriage. - Nodaway For
um.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-09-11

Mrs. Ben Sartain filled a suit in
the circuit court yesterday for S1O,-
600 against Emmett Ballew for the
death of her husband. Ballew shot
and killed Sartain in the court house
yard here "Wednesday, July 14th.
Ballew assigned as his reason for the
act that Sartain had broken up his
home. Mrs. Sartain's suit was for
support of herself and children. the
petition said. Yesterday. Mrs. Bal
lew filed a suit for divorce against
Ballew. The cases may come up in
the September term Of court-Fay-
ette Dem mocrat-Leader.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-09-11

oars, 80 to speak. ] handed In my
papers. why, John L. she said, I
don't see how you could get through
that examination so soon, You have
had only forty-five minutes,' Lookee
here. LADY, 1 replied, I can tell all
know about chemistry In Just five
minutes With that she gave It up
as a bad job, and let me get by just
because she was a good sport. Never
will L forget that woman. have
liked school teachers ever slnce."--
Mosby's Message.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-09-11

]. Y. Tucker. 10 years old. a pio-
neer surveyor in Oklahoma and In
dian Territory, died Tuesday night at
his home in Kansas City. Mr.. Tucker
helped survey and lay out the section
lines in the Cherokee strip" before
the run" in 1898, when settlers rush
ed across the line into the new land
upon the firing of a signal by a can
non. MIR. fuckers typographical sur
vey, in book form, was the guide By
which the prospective settlers determ-
ined in advance the spots they would
try to reach.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-09-11

Bruce Dobbler and Mr.. Johnson Of
Maquoketa. Iowa, have purchased the
drug and jewelry store of w. L. SAL
mon. These men have been engaged
in the drug and jewelry business in
Maquoketa. Mr.. Salmon will take a
another business. He has been in
business in Tarkio since February.
1884, anad has built up a fine busi-
ness during that time. Invoicing of
the stock will probably take place
next week.-Tarkio Avalanche.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-09-11

The mayor of Holden announces
he will personally pass on the num-
erous solicitors for so-called charita-
Bile or religious organizations who
want to solicit from the people of
that town, and unless they can show
that their enterprise is a genuine one
and worthy of support, he will show
the grafters the shortest way to the
railway station and tell them to
git"
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-09-11

Nodaway county will fare better
this year than ever in the distribution
of school money from the state, the
total amount to be received being
S35,392.27, a gain of ss,272.77 over
last year, In addition to this amount
of money $1,575 OF conditional aid
money is being held until the work is
inspected and approved. making the
grand total for Nodawey county S36,-
967.27.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-09-11

Col. James A. Gordon. veteran Of
the Civil war. and for fifty years
president and cashier OF the Farmers
Savings Bank at Marshall died at the
Research hospital in Kansas City
Thursday. He was a colonel in the
brigade commanded by General Jo
Shelby and distinguished himself in
the Civil war. He leaves a widow
and one son, W. c. Gordon.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-09-11

c. NJ. Wickiser reports that this
week he will have shipped out 100
cars of new hay this season. Most Of
it was alfalfa and it was shipped from
Craig. Corning, Milton, Nishnabotna
and Bigelow. Mr.. Wickiser says that
the hay market has held up well and
that he expects to ship out 500 cars
as this years hay business.-Craig
Leader.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-09-11

According to a Clinton man who
recently made the trip to Kansas
City. it is always possible to get a
drink Of the real article in that city,
if you have the price, which is IS
cents. And if you don't know the
route, and have the price for two.
you can always find some one to
show you how,
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-09-11

The Fleeman- McNeill ambulance
on Wednesday brought Ray williams
brain; c. f. Weymer, head injuries
Mrs. Elizabeth Bloom. cuts on head ;
and FrcdJ and Beatrice Bloom, slight
cuts on the head, to a hospital here.
after a motor car collision on the
Amazonia road had produced the in-
juries.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-09-11

Freeman Robson, 19year-old
boy. residing at 702 Garden street,
while riding a motorcycle on King
Hill avenue, was struck by an auto
mobile Thursday night and had his
left arm broken and sustained con-
cussion of the brain. Edward Crow
ley. owner of the car was arrested.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-09-11
ll3 North 9TH Street
St. Joseph, Mo.
Observation-Disclosures
GUARDIANS NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that Dudley
Roach was adjudged incompetent by
the Probate Court OF Buchanan Coun-
ty Missouri, that the undersigned
John Roach has been duly appointed
guardian of said Dudley Roach, by
said Court on the Sth day OF Septem-
ber, 1920.
All persons having claims against
said estate are required to exhibit
them to the Probate Court of Blu
chanan County, Missouri. for allow
ance within one year from the date
OF the publication OF this notice, OF
they will be forever barred.
A true copy. Attest:
JOHN ROACH.
(SeaD Guardian.
Fred Nj. Wanger, Clerk OF Probate.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-09-11

George f. Hill. formerly foreman
of carriers at the st. Joseph post
office, but now a post office inspector
with headquarters at Tulsa, Okla,
was in the city Monday. accompanied
by his wife and child. While here
they were the guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
L. r. Sack, father and mother of
Mrs. Hill.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-09-11

The members OF the board of
equalization for the county are now
reviewing the merchants and manu-
facturers valuations as returned by
them. and will on the fourth Monday
equalization. 1t is expected that
there will be considerable protesting
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-09-11

charged with participation in the
X. c., C. C. G. st. J. interurban rail-
way station robbery here July 6, and
later released when he proved an
alibi. Chester Solomon on Tuesday
filed suit for $4,000 damages against
Fred Hetherington and the interur-
ban company.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-09-11

Among the instruments filed Tues
day in the recorders office here was
certified copy of the articles of in
corporation of the Owens Investment
Co. of Seattle. capital 100000. The
trustees are II. K, and Theodore
owen.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-09-11

There is but one way to keep villa,
the Mexican bandit and that is to
lock him in one OF these air-tight
burial caskets. Probably when he is
gone there will be plenty Of others
TO take his placc.-Moberly Democrat.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-09-11

Tho heaviest rainfall in this city
since July was that of Tuesday
night, when lao inches fell. There
was a total of 2:4O inches precipita-
tion during the month.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-09-11

Sergt. William Hoshier of st. Louis,
who is at the local marine station
this week, was we'll acquainted with
Capt. Donald Duncan, who was killed
at Chateau Thierry. and was within
twenty feet of the latter when he
went down.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-09-11

While awaiting an examination as
to her sanity Tuesday. Mrs. Ada Jones,
lis East Poulin street, swallowed a
quantity of poison, but was saved
from death. and locked up.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-09-11

James Pierpont Morgan Wilson OF
Bigelow. one Of the best democrats
who ever drew in Holt county ozone,
was Saturday visitor. and as usual
made his friends sit up and take
notice.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-09-11

The public service commission held
hearing here Thursday to listen to
the application of the st. Joseph
Transmission Co., which supplies Ore
crease in charges.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-09-11

NoTICE-Save all rags. iron, books,
magazines and all kinds of waste
paper, as prices are very high. Don't
sell before you call us, or write,
American Paper Stock Co. Main 3ess,
500 South sth st. (Advt.)
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-09-11

II. f. Hayward. whom it is alleged
sold fake mining stock to DR.. b. f.
Toothacker and other St. Joseph
parties. was brought back from To-
peka Tuesday by Deputy Sheriff ]. E.
Heiser. He was found at Wellington,
Kansas.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-09-11

Jesse Carson. who lives near Halls,
was arrested "Wednesday with eleven
chickens in his possession that had
been stolen from w. +. Deweese. A
Carson.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-09-11

defendants, whom ii is now alleged
refuse to enter into a contract for the
construction OF the ditch. after the
contract was awarded them.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-09-11

w. B. Buck filed a damage suit
for $4,000 against the Santa Fe and
the Q. o. & K. c. roads Wednesday
growing out Of the collision at Platts-
burg June 6.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-09-11

Rev c.. II. Hughes, pastor of Huff
man Memorial Methodist church, an
nounced at meeting of the official
board Tuesday night that he would
not return to the church as pastor
under any circumstances.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-09-11

Charles Payne, a l6-year-old boy
residing at S13 South Ninth street,
had leg broken on Croy Hill south
of the city Sunday morning when the
driver of a machine in which he was
riding lost control and the outfit
went into a corn field.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-09-11

The common council will discuss
traffic handling with traffic officers
before another effort ia made to
amend the ordinances.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-09-11

Mary A. Williams was on wednes-
day made guardian of Mollie Walling-
ford, whom a hearing before Judge
Duncan disclosed was insane.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-09-11

against the raised assessments. The
total valuations as now returned are
s11,725,7So, an increase Of $500, 900
over last year.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-09-11

Mrs. Frances Amick Chandler was
last week awarded a divorce from
Clifford r. Chandler. and is now at
home with her parents here.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-09-11

Judge Frederick d. Fulkerson. who
resided south Of the city near Maxey
station on the interurban. died Mon
day forenoon, aged fifty-seven years.
He is survived by his wife and two
sons. Frederick d. and Lyman M.
Fulkerson. He was a brother of
Frank p. Fulkerson. and member
of the legal firm OF Fulkerson Sc
Fulkerson of this city.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-09-11

A state warrant was issued Wednes-
day for Lowell Reid. charged with
stealing articles of the value of $50
from Burton Andrews.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-09-11

Noah f. Fell, an agent for the Belt
Line railroad, died on street car at
Fifth and Edmond Thursday night.
Heart trouble was the cause. He
lived at 2711 Seneca
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-09-11

Burglars who broke the combina-
ton of the Electric Theater's safe
Monday night, but failed to get into
the cash box, missed securing $4,000.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-09-11

The st. Joseph Retail Credit Bu-
reau Co. reorganized Thursday with
II nry Schuler, president; o. j. Muir
ply, vice president; Z. c. Buehler,
treasurer, and Henry J. Thompson.
secretary and manager.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-09-11

All of the Methodist Episcopal
Church, South, ministers of this city
who attended the annual conference
at Liberty last week. were returned
to their charges here.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-09-11

Judge John Brendel will attend the
meeting of the state highway board
at jefferson City next week.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-09-11

The will of Frank A. Moore was
filed for probate Thursday. 1t pro-
vides that his entire estate shall go
to his widow, Vina l.. Moore, who is
also appointed administrators without
bond.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-09-11

William Roscoe, James Marvin and
James Sewer were each fined SO in
police court Thursday for being
caught drunk.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-09-11

Two men attempted to hold up Max
Handler in his home. 410 South 9th
street. Thursday night Handler
grappled with one OF the men but af-
ter a struggle the fellow got away.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-09-11

A motor car driven by J. Fredill
knocked down and severely injured
Toni Lemardi, 1903 South Tenth
street, Monday afternoon.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-09-11

F. L. Hanush, chairman of the
Commerce Club insurance depart
ment. in a report submitted Wednes-
day is authority for the statement
that the ratio OF loss here from fire
Is much less than that of st. Louis or
Kansas City.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-09-11

Don Riley's Motor Inn. Storage and
Nest repair department in city. La
dies ret room and free check rom
In connection Seventh and yuia-
Ad,
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-09-11

Suit for $4,000 has been filed by
the Platte River Drainage District
against the Lion Banking & Surety
Co. Marion A. Land and James NJ.
Sampson on a bond executed by the
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-09-11

The annual reunion of the Gordon
family will be held in Krug Park
next Sunday.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-09-11

Mrs. Matte L. McKague. widow of
the late Amos McKague. died at her
home, 3333 South Eleventh street,
Sunday.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-09-11

1t cost DIR. II. Brown SIS in police
court Thursday for speeding on Ash
land avenue.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-09-11
LOCAL MATTERS OF
GENERAL INTEREST
Paragraphs Which Tell of the Happenings of Local
Moment in Greater St. Joseph
Anything Which Has Occurred Deserving of Local
Notice Can Be Found in These Columns

Earl Pettigrew. John Hafner and
NJ. A. Hager all forfeited IS each in
police court wednesday for violating
traffic regulations.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-09-11

The st. Joseph Veterinary College,
one OF the best schools of its kind in
the country. will open Sept 25th.
with the largest enrolment in its his
tory.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-09-11

The body of Miss Elizabeth Nc
Kendry, the South st. Joseph motion
picture actress, who died last week
I'm the East, was brought here Thurs
day and buried.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-09-11

When the cops organize the next
city club they will adopt as the slo-
gan. "Boys. get the money!"
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-09-11

Earnest Wood was struck by wal
ter Roseman's car Tuesday night. and
considerably bruised.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-09-11

Mrs. Louise Wells has sued Jeff d.
Wells for divorce. alleging indignities.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-09-11

The Salvation Army is negotiating
for the purchase of the building. 215-
217 South Fifth street, and if secured
it will be used as headquarters,
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-09-11

M. J. Downey Tor best Plumbing
and Gas Fitting. 1909 Frederick Ave.
Phone l16.-Adv.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-09-11

At a special meeting of the schoo
board Monday. Joseph w. Henry OF
Mayville. Wis, was appointed athletic
coach OF Central High school at 9
salary of s2.25O. He will also teach
mathem atics.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-09-11

The St. Joseph club lost one and
won one OF the double header games
played here Sunday, the last of the
season on the local grounds.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-09-11

r. 3. Newcombe returned Tuesday
from a fishing trip in Nova Scotia
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-09-11

Mrs. Della Potter OF Cameron died
in local hospital Tuesday. The re-
mains were taken to Cameron Tues
day night.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-09-11

Marry for wealth. happiness. Hun
dreds rich. attractive, congsnial, will
ing to wed. Photos free. 25 years
experience. Mrs. Warn, 221G12 Tenn
pie ST., Los Angeles. Cal.-(Advt)
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-09-11

Josephine. the fifteen-months-old
daughter of Mrs. Mabel Smith, 631h
South Eighth street. fell from a Sec
ond story window Tuesday morning
and was badly hurt.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-09-11

Almost all of the county officers
took part in the labor parade Mon
day. and as a result their offices were
closed.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-09-11

1t cost Lawrence Bradley Of 1928
Green street. IS in police court Tues
day for driving past street car that
was loading passengers.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-09-11

At a meeting of DIR. w. J. Hansen
and w. o. Makinson of the new
board of health held Tuesday,
DIR. Hansen was chosen president.
wednesday night the mayor sent the
name of w. X. Purvis to the council
as the third member of the board.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-09-11

Some skunk stole ]. ]. Harenski
Ford flivver Monday night.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-09-11

Mike Haskins. a cowboy. broke his
left leg Thursday while roping a steer
at Lake Contrary Park.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-09-11

A large number of ex-service men
will go to Topeka Sept. 26 to attend
the annual reunion of the 35th divis-
ion.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-09-11

Six cases of robbing of residences
and Friday.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-09-11

Rabbi Garry August Of Joplin will
succeed Rabbi Bernstein as pastor of
Temple Adath Joseph, Oct. 10.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-09-11

The Philley Advertising Co. has
filed articles of incorporation with a
capital Of 100000. of which Ralph
Van Houton owns 53s shares.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-09-11

The rural mail carriers OF the
Fourth Congressional district held
their annual meeting in the federal
building here on Monday. There was
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-09-11

Ignatz Yurysta has sued Feskor
and John Starah for $4,000 damages
for alleged defamation Of character.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-09-11

Homer A. Dye. former newspaper
man of this city and now residing
near Upton, Wyoming, was married
a few days ago to Miss Bessie Wilson
at Newcastle, Wyoming.