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A report describes a daring hold by young thieves on a vehicle Saturday night. The incident notes the involved youths and the quick response by bystanders and local authorities.
25 Apr 1921
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Newspaper
Macomb Daily By Stander
Location
Macomb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1921
Page
1
A report describes a daring hold by young thieves on a vehicle Saturday night. The incident notes the involved youths and the quick response by bystanders and local authorities.
Ralph Carson, a 24 year old farmer near Colchester, was held at gunpoint by two young men in uniform who forced him from his car and robbed him of a gold watch and wallet. He was bound and gagged then released after the attackers fled in the stolen machine. Police report the machines had similar numbers and ongoing investigations seek the robbers who appeared about 24.
Gy Associated Press reports farm er Peorin Clyde Moore living two miles west of Morton was killed instantly when his automobile was struck by an interurban car. The crash occurred after the car was derailed 210 feet from the crossing.
Keith Sapp driving east of town today lost control turning the corner at three mile corner and crashed through a fence. No injuries reported but a fence section and wheel were damaged. a spare car was used and the trip resumed after about a half hour. Passengers were Jimmy Brown and Orville Webster.
Emma J Peak Bellville files bill in circuit court for divorce from Geo Bellville now imprisoned at Joliet state penitentiary. She cites marriage June 12 1909 and three children aged 8 to 11. Bellville convicted of burglary in 1920 September term and sentenced to 1 to 14 years. She seeks custody of the children and alimony.
Invitations issued for a noon banquet Tuesday at the Jolly Hotel for Republicans of the vicinity. Guests include E. Chiperfield candidate for supreme justice, Walter C. Frank, W. F. Graham, and Geo. C Hillyer, all running for circuit judgeships. Hostesses are Mrs. John R. Camp, P. E. Elting, and Carl E. Sperry. McDonough County Republican Central Committee to meet Tuesday at Elting’s office to plan for the June 6 election.
Berlin reports Germany counters with 200 billion gold marks over 30 to 42 years plus goods and industrial participation as guarantees. Allies sought 226 billion marks over 42 years with export duties. Berlin notes upper Silesia would remain German and details await President Harding’s review. An AP update follows on delayed transmission to Washington.
In a Northern Minnesota council of war, Chippewa leaders urged a second Emancipation proclamation to free Indians from the restraints after land was taken by white settlers. They resolved to send the measure to Congress and asked for a square deal plus $32,000,000 believed owed for ceded lands held in trust.
Dublin reports Thomas Traynor executed at Mountjoy for the March 14 murder of Cad Parrell in Great Brunswick Street. His wife and ten children stood outside the prison as notices were posted, the crowd reacting with clear distress and police maintaining order at the gate.
A fragment from Washington D. C. notes unclear on soldier bonus questions. The text references born on a ship or side the three and mentions moralized references, with incomplete details and stray phrases.
Secretary Weeks asked Congress to curb patent grants to foreigners after finding 201 ordnance patents issued to German citizens since last July and transferred to Frederick Krupp at Esgen Germany. The move targets patents embodying railway artillery and other ordnance principles.
In London Lloyd George said Britain would back France at the coming allied conference if the German reparation proposal is unsatisfactory. Paris reports the Allied committee demanded one billion gold marks be deposited in the bank of France by April 30.
The House judiciary committee chair Volstead introduced a bill to bar doctors from prescribing beer as medicine. The proposal does not ban wine, but tightens language to limit prescriptions to actual medical need under the Volstead act.
Washington April 25 The Knox peace resolution was reported favorable today by the Senate Foreign Relations committee. A few Democratic members voted in opposition and said they would carry their fight to the Senate floor.
Judge Robert Lovett of Peoria was nominated by President Harding to be assistant attorney general. Theodore G Risley of Diggs was nominated to be solicitor for the department of labor.
Floyd Mowrey, 20, deaf and mute, is in county jail awaiting grand jury action on forgery charges after using a forged $50 check at the Crane store in Bushnell. He waived examination, repaid the amount, and was rearrested on a state warrant before being brought to the county seat.
Regular army troops will guard the Federal building and major post office branches in Chicago. Postmaster Carlile said the move follows a letter from Postmaster General Hays and aims to curb mail robberies by establishing armed, on site guards at loading platforms and Federal Reserve bank branches.
Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Fawcett of Adair end winter in St. Petersburg Florida and depart yesterday for home. They plan a brief stop to visit the husband’s brother in Chattanooga Tennessee on the way back.
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