09 Aug 1920
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Newspaper
Macomb Daily By Stander
Location
Macomb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1920
Page
1
Nominee delivers prepared speech asserting vision and qualifications as party supporters listen closely. The event underscores the campaign strategy ahead of key state meetings and public appearances.
In a public address at Duchess County, Franklin D. Roosevelt rejects the vice presidential nomination, urging unity and progressive policy. He emphasizes defending America, expanding resources, and strengthening international relations against foreign entanglements and naval buildup.
Plans for the annual McDonough County Chautauqua open next Sunday August 15 on the Fisher property between Randolph and Lafayette streets At the south city limit Grounds will have city water electric lights and shade space for tents Reserving space contact W A Binnie Very few of 1250 discount tickets remain available through guarantors The big tent will be erected by Saturday A check tent for wraps and parcels will operate for a small fee run by Camp Fire Girls The program features many noted numbers familiar to By Stances readers
Court proceedings on the Madison Street sewer case advance with judgment in favor of the plaintiff. Bids will be advertised soon and a contract let for the project. The new sewer will run from Kill Jordan to Jefferson Street.
The August crisis sees Britain and France ready to impose a blockade and send no troops. Soviet forces push near Warsaw with pockets at Przasnysz and Ciechanow while the Polish government departs Warsaw.
The tramway workers union executive committee in Denver on Aug 9 appointed a three member committee to urge the general manager to accept the strikers back to work. They abandoned their demand for a mass return with all strikers discharged.
Today marks the birthday of Mrs Julia Roach of 1282 East Wheeler Street. She is 82 years old. Recognition appears in the Stander Want Ads column.
Joliet eyewitnesses report a major fire at the Illinois state penitentiary on August 9. The main shop of the chair factory is doomed as flames spread to a second shop and other buildings. Officials fear extensive damage with an estimated loss of 20 000 dollars. The blaze is believed incendiary but no workers were present. Local McDonough county men work at the prison, with no confirmed county prisoner involvement.
A list of eighth grade scholarship recipients in Fulton County shows 26 students, with many likely to attend Macomb Normal due to proximity. Names include Ellis Danner Astoria Earl Easley Vermont Lola Wells Table Grove Flooded by OCR errors. others listed: Moody Shaver Marietta Marie Rose Table Grove Eunice Hollister Avon Harold Walraven Astoria Clarence Allene Burgard Ipava Jane Burrows Smithfield Dale N Smith Cuba Russell Mayall Summum Jonnie Vaurhn Lewistown Mildred Nate Lewistown Millie Scrogum Havana Ralph E Heffern Havana Mary Fitzhenry Lewistown Dale H Jones Cuba Joe Helle Cuba Lester Fonts Canton Ruth Dodge Canton Allie Brown Canton Oscar Linn Canton Marjorie Beckstead Canton Donald Roberts Canton Tionis Gale Canton Clinton Anton Canton Phyllis Johnson Canton.
The electric power feeding the By-Stander presses will shut off at 3 00 due to the storm causing missed deadlines and unsent mail trains. The news will appear tomorrow.
Thirty two Scouts from Troop L departed for Oquawka for an eight day camp arrival set on a river bluff knoll. Supervisors include Mason Dr Yard and Ed Wolfe. Helpers listed include Kettron Wolfe Yard Standard Bailey Rodgers Fargusson and Nease.
About 150 delegates at the Peoria gathering of rural letter carriers endorsed demands for higher wages. E. D. Landwehr warned the wage situation is crisis level, noting only two of seven rural routes in Peoria operated last year and the $1,800 annual pay plus $800 horse and conveyance cost. The group also opposed union affiliation, arguing government employees gain nothing from labor unions.
Rotary figures, led by Dr. W. M. Hlartman, urge pupils not to quit school and accept employment. An exchange cites cases of those who left after eighth grade and later wished they had stayed, noting general education aids success and adaptability even if its benefits are less tangible.
Fred Johnson and family depart Saturday for their new home in Pittsburgh Kaw where he works for Pittshore Products Co. Their household goods ship Thursday. P C Campbell bought the Johnson residence on South McArthur street and will occupy it. No replacement yet for the Macomb Sewer Pipe Co position left by Johnson. Associated Press News is best. Trade with Advertisers.
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