Democratic Convention in Illinois Sees Factional Tensions
East St. Louis leader Ernest Swphell serves as temporary chairman while Anton J. Cermak is elected secretary as the Illinois state convention convenes. The platform attacks civil service changes and tax policy, with speakers Brennan and McCormick in attendance as delegates debate seating and party leadership.
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Associates Press
Unfield
Seavonherry
Michigan
Holinois
McCor
Harmony at Illinois Republican state convention
Springfield April 21 The Republican harmony committee reached a peaceful agreement for the convention seating contesting Cook county delegations and electing Ettleson as temporary chairman with McKinley as permanent chair. Governor Small and Mayor Thompson drew ovations as factions weigh seating and platform endorsements amid indictments and state officials.
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Associated Press
Springfield
Frank Smith
Smith
Ettleson
Henry Green
Champaign
Glenn
Jackson County
United States
McKiney
Williamson
Mlemu Committee
Republican
Willson
Small End
William Tae Thompson
Chiego
theRepublian Harmony Committee
Cookcount
Semuel Ettleson
Chicago
McKinley
Former Macomb Man In Mystery Near Disappearance Return
Ralph Huck Huston, once a Macomb resident now of Moline, vanished from his home after a flu illness left him weak and possibly with memory loss. A telephone message said he returned home from Peoria before noon today. His father Marion Huston lay ill, and friends hoped for his speedy recovery and safety.
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Ralph
Huck) Huston
Macomb
Moline
Huston
Ben Johnson
West Jefferson Street
Peoria
Marion Huston
West Chasestreet
Mr. Huston
Messenger Boy Steals 121 879 at Wall Street Firm
Robert Byrnes a 15 year old messenger for C. D. Halsey and Co at 27 William Street stole 121 879 and fled. He dropped about 121 000 in securities and certified checks from the Brooklyn Bridge into the East River during the escape. He was arrested as he started with the remaining cash for Arizona to pursue plans against bandits.
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New York
Robert Byrnes
C. D. Halsey & Co
William Street
Brooklyn Bridge
East River
Arizona
Birth announcement for Marjorie Lou Smith
A daughter of Mr and Mrs George B Smith formerly of this city now of Springfield was born April 7. The Vitle Miss has been named Marjorie Lou, Mr Smiths mother and his sister Miss Marjorie are visiting at his home at the present time.
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George B. Smith
Springfield
Marjorie Lou
Mr. Smith
Marjorie
Letter Received Here After Death From War Aid
During the world war Miss Ruth Pennington a resident of South Dudley street now deceased contributed a knitted sweater with her name and address to the Red Cross. It reached a Russian soldier who later sent a post office letter of thanks written in French or German. The message praises Americans for lifesaving help and asks future communications in those languages.
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Ruth Pennington
Dudley Street
Red Cross
Miss Pennington
Son fined for beating mother in Chicago court
In Chicago on April 20 Gustav Pitkowitz, 21, was fined 200 dollars plus costs and placed on probation for six months after his mother Pauline Pitkowitz testified he beat her when he was younger. The judge, John A. Bugee, ruled the punishment fit the offense.
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Chicago
Pauline Pitkowitz
South Racine Avenue
Gustav Pitkowitz
Eough
John A. Bugee
Last Day To File Cases For May Term In McDonough County
Next Friday April 28 is the final date to file cases for the May term of McDonough county court. Circuit Clerk Will B Martin notes the term may be short if filings do not increase. Farmers summoned for jury duty face spring work conflicts but must appear and seek excuses. Judge Hillyer will grant allowances where feasible.
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McDonough County
B’ Martin
Jurge Hillyer
Elks Drill Teams to Compete at Galesburg
Elks drill teams from district lodges compete in Galesburg Sunday starting at 10:00 am to select the district representative for the state convention. The host team at the state meet in Galesburg on May 33 through June 1 and 2 will receive a trophy cap. Local lodge members plan to attend the selective contest. Edith Coats suffers a finger injury requiring hospital treatment after a corn sheller accident.
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Elks
Galesburg
Edith
Walter Coats
Phelps Hospital
Prehn 10 Own Training in Chicago
Paul Prehn wrestling instructor at the University of Illinois will arrive in Chicago Monday to complete training ahead of the semi windup bout with Ben Reuben at Ashland Boulevard Auditorium next Thursday. Reuben and Prehn have not met and their contrasting styles generate much local interest. Meyer-Heine Engel trains in Chicago with Benny at Hebrew Institute and Feretti's gym preparing with Johnny Peters Tommy Cannon and Arnold Minkley at the Arcade.
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Chicago Tribune
Paul Prehn
University Oflinois
Ben Reuben
Johnny
Meyers-Heine Engel
Ashland Boulevard Auditorium
Chicago
Prehn
Reuben
Benny
Hebrew Institute
Engel
Ferretti
Meyers
Arcade
Johnny Peters
Tommy Cannon
Arnold Minkley
Emergency flood relief proposed in federal budget push
Washington April 21. Southern leaders seek a 1,000,000 emergency appropriation to fight Mississippi flood waters with the approval of budget director Dawes. A house joint resolution backing the amount will be introduced today by Representatives Wilson of Louisiana and Humphreys of Mississippi.
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Associated Press
Washington
Mississippi
Congress
Dawes
House
Wilson
Louisana
Tumphreys J
Missing Minister Leach Reported Seen in Peoria
Mrs. Anna Vice of 710 State Street reported a man matching Rev W J Leach’s description appeared at her kitchen door at 7 PM He spoke of hunger and knowledge of local streets Then fled toward State House square after the telephone rang The sighting is the first report since his disappearance and aligns with prior photos.
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Peoria
Ill
W. J. Leach
Anna Vice
State Street
State House Square
Farmers Elevator Shipments To Chicago Grow Quietly
Industry shipping note records farm shipments from Littleton and Kirkpatrick’s witch to Chicago. Ban Sullivan sent two ears of cattle and one hog Monday morning. Jos McKamy shipped a car of cattle to Chicago Wednesday morning. The notes confirm continued grain and livestock trade via local elevators.
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Farmers’ Elevator Company
Littleton
Chicago
Ban Sullivan
Kirkpatrick
Jos
McKamy
Suttle
Farmer Fined for Disorderly Conduct in Peoria
Lincoln Anderson of Mariett hrow a fine of 15.50 before Magistrate Frank Hall in Peoria on disorderly conduct charges.
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Peoria
Jncoln Anderson
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