29 Apr 1922
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Newspaper
Macomb Daily By Stander
Location
Macomb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1922
Page
1
A farmer was held for 36 hours of questioning after a girl was found dead near Hoopeston. Officials say innocence of murder remains under investigation as the case unfolds with sheriff deputies leading the inquiry.
Vermillion County States Attorney announced a grand jury investigation into John Wyman 36 farmer and alleged lover of Ger Hanna 25 whose body was found in a parsonage basement. After 86 hours of questioning Wyman admitted paternity and denied murder while authorities cited a murder theory and the couple’s planned marriage.
Mrs Cassidy and Mrs Stephens return home to this city from Denver Colorado where they spent the winter with Mrs Naughter and Dr Eas. The group followed a long trip back Thursday evening.
A brief birthday entry mentions Ora as the child of Mr. and Mrs. J with a marker at West Kelly Street. The readable fragment lacks dates or ages but indicates a family celebration note in a local record.
A fragmented note outlines a plan to pursue relief for farmers. It mentions bar members and the possibility of avoiding jury calls unless absolutely essential.
Local barristers plan May term cases with no jury demands unless needed. Docket appears light as yesterday was last filing day. Grand jury summons in a week. damages suits seek 10000 and 20000 for family and collision injuries in 1920.
John Willey seeks 3000 damages from driver Geo Nell in circuit court after February 15 collision. Willey suffered a broken leg and remains partially recovered, alleging careless driving. Docketed for the May term. All the News all the Time.
Members of the high school track team accompanied by Coach Wilson and Principal E B Freshwater left this morning for Peoria to compete in a state wide track meet. The event will feature many schools and is expected to be keen with hope for local honors.
Local Burlington offices report Chicago daylight saving plan this summer while trains will follow standard time. The time change occurs at 12 01 Sunday morning April 30 as all clocks advance one hour.
Bushnell Record reports Dr J C Griffith through the Red Cross offers his services to Beardstown as physician sanitary officer or in any professional role. He will bear his own expenses during the stay and his generosity aligns with his lifelong conduct.
Monmouth Elks drill team conducted ritualistic work at the local lodge last night led by John Strand in the exalted ruler's chair. The group prepared five candidates for the White Cup trophy at the state convention in Galesburg later this month. Attendance was large and the grip was made here by automobile. A luncheon followed the ceremony.
Frank Nussmin a Plymouth contractor was injured when a telephone pole fell onto Main street. He was treated by Dr. W L Irwin and sent home. A crew was removing wires when the pole toppled, striking him as he walked.
Mr and Mrs L F Pontius and their son Clifford of Adair arrive home Friday from a winter in West Palm Beach Florida with the family noting their return after traveling south.
Blandinsville prepares for the 82nd annual commencement on May 1 as a class of twelve, five ladies and seven gentlemen, with events including the senior opera Gipsy Queen, junior and senior banquets, a baccalaureate sermon, exams, class night, and the graduation program featuring music, an address, diploma presentations, and benediction.
A fatal clash at Frederick leaves Sheriff Edward Lashbrook and Deputies Carl Neff and Frank Utter dead after a night of violence as Greek workers are moved by railroad authorities. States Attorney Mourning notes the mob scene, with 29 Greeks jailed and two still at large, while a grand jury probes the affair and the cause of the riot.
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