Tragic Death From Mistaken Medicine Swallow in Industry
Mrs. Anna Hanna aged 34 of Industry died after swallowing a quantity of chloric oil mistaken for medicine. The coroner's jury found the cause of death due to the accidental administration of goitre remedy. Funeral services held in Industry with burial to follow in Macomb. Mrs. Hanna leaves husband Hadan Hanna and parents, with a brother and other relatives.
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Moline
Nna
Indus
Ana
Leorn
Jennings
Hadan Hanna
Industry
Flossie Jueker
Five Men Denied Plea in Inhouse Murder Conspiracy
At the hearing before Judge Pronk, Maul Jarl Veal John Thompson Isrner and Alvin De Letive faced denial as evidence from an inquest supported a finding that all five were part of a conspiracy. Bail was posted as the court proceeded Friday.
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Wure
Jarl Veal
Vist
John Thompson
Isrner
Alvin
Lnhouse
Tee Taylor
Pronk
Bushnell Fair Weekend August 28 24 25 26 Plans Set
Bushnell announces an August four day fair with daytime and nighttime amusement. The organizers seek a modern carnival midway and top shows and plan fireworks for four evenings. The Bushnell horse show will return, scaled up, with thoroughbred displays set for October 6 and 7.
Carnival Porter Embezzles Laundry Funds
A Veal Bros carnival porter disappeared on the last day of the engagement with 35 to 40 dollars collected from troupe members to cover laundry bills. John Veal paid the laundry, noting the porter had long served to collect and deliver laundry. Veal himself loses 16 dollars after the double payment of an eight dollar bill.
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Veal Bros. Carnival Company
John Veal
Veal
Oldsmobile Hits Pole Near Von Rospach Residence
An Oldsmobile driven by R. L. Hendrickson of Moline veered into a telephone pole near the Frank Von Rospach residence west of the city. Minor damages occurred as a rutty road caused a momentary loss of control. The car was nearly new and repairs were done at Towne garage. Mr. Hendrickson, his wife, and their small son were eastbound toward eastern destinations.
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R. L. Hendrickson
Moline
Frank von Rospach
Hendrickson
Galesburg Names New Postmaster In Quiet Transfer
George M. Clark assumed duties as postmaster of Galesburg this morning, succeeding William Twohig who retired after eight years in the office. The transfer occurred smoothly with both postmasters receiving official confirmation letters.
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Galesburg
George M. Clark
William Twohig
Wilson
Entou
Clark
Twohig
Alaska steamer foundered after explosion near Blunt's Reef
Forty seven passengers and crew listed as missing with seventeen known dead as the Alaska sank after striking rocks near Eureka California. Survivors report boiler explosions and oil covered wreckage while lifeboats struggled, Captain Harry Hobey choosing to go down with his ship. The Annex rescued several hours later and 166 survivors arrived in port.
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Eureka
Calif
San Francisco & Portland Steamship Co
Alaska
Blunt’s Reef
Here
San Francisco
Portland Oregon
Annox
Annex
J. H. Moss
C. L. Gillam
Chicago
Harry Hobey
Hobey
Auto Casing And Rim Stolen At Carnival Grounds
A Ford sedan owned by E. L. Wolfe had its auto casing and rim stolen Saturday night while parked on the carnival grounds. Police are investigating and do not blame carnival attendees, suggesting outsiders attempted to exploit the situation. The carnival was praised for good conduct during its stay.
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L Wolfe
Jearnival
Carnival
Macomb Contractor Bids on Pavement Projects in Galesburg
The list of bidders for two Galesburg pavement jobs shows J. J. Tiernan of Macomb among the contenders. Tiernan Bros. submitted bids of 17 671.00 for Prairie Street and 75 788.50 for Lincoln Street, while Gra ham King Construction Co. of Galesburg bid 17 537.50 and 75 607.80 respectively. Other bidders included Poll Construction Co. of Danville and Henry Zolper and Sons of Mendota.
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Macomb
Galesburg
J. Tiernan
Prairie Street
Graham-King Construction Co
Tiernan Bros
Poll Construction Co
Danville
Lincoln Street
Graham King Construction Co
Henry Zolper and Sons
Mendota
Denies Premier Will Not Attend Meeting
Paris reports of Lloyd George declining Washington disarmament conference were officially denied. British delegates at the Allied Supreme Council meeting stated there is no truth to the claim and noted the British cabinet has not yet set the delegation personnel for the Washington conference opening November 11.
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Associated Press
Paris
Lloyd George
United States
Washington
Allied Supreme Council
Macomb Faces New Federal Auto Tax Proposal
Macomb auto and truck owners would pay a $10 annual fee under Secretary Mellon’s plan, plus state licenses. With 491 vehicles, the federal tax would average $4,910 per year per owner, applying to all horsepower classes from under 25 to over 35. The plan would equalize taxes for a flivver and high priced cars, adding to existing state charges.
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Macomb
Secretary of the Treasury
Mellon
Congress
New Auto Theft Office Established by State
Sheriff Sapp reports a new state office on motor vehicle theft and recovery. Officers must notify within 24 hours of theft or recovery. The office will keep records and inform all law enforcement, easing local police work.
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Sapp
Louis Emmerson
General Assembly
Strike Delays Supreme Court Work in Bloomington
Attorney John C. Sawyer returns home from Rock Island after assisting Justice Floyd Thompson. A strike in Bloomington printing shops delays many Supreme Court opinions awaiting Thompson's writing. Sawyer expects about two weeks at home.
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John C. Sawyer
Rock Island
Floyd Thompson
Bloomington
Supreme Court
Justice Thompson
Mr. Sawyer
Governor Small vows to press on despite handicaps in public work
Springfield Ill Aug 8 after a two hour cabinet session Governor Len Small said he has not faltered in protesting arrest and will push official business through. He noted some duties are handicapped but declared no power will stop him and plans to leave Springfield again Thursday.
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Associated Press
Springfield
Ill
Len Small
Mester
State House
B. M. Davidson
Department of Agriculture
Small
Leslie
A. E. Inglesh
C. H. Jenkins
Department of Public Welfare
Kankakee
Attorney Prentice to Speak at Colchester Picnic
Plans are complete for Colchester's big picnic next Wednesday with entertainment all day and evening. A highlight will be an afternoon address by Hon. William Prentice, famed Macomb lawyer and Chicago bar leader, known for his public life and speaking prowess.
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Attorney Prentice
Colchester
William Prentice
Macomb
Chicago
Jacksonville Con Tractor Starts Work
J W Baptist of Jacksonville awarded the contract for a concrete bridge near Rexroat farm east of the sand hill northwest of the city and has begun work with his workmen camped on site.
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J. W. Baptist
Jacksonville
Rexroat Farm
Sand Hill
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