Sheriff Probes Soldier Letter Case At Camp Grant
Warren county authorities report a civilian letter to Camp Grant referencing Frank Livermore of Battery E Third Artillery. The sheriff says Livermore may face trial in Roseville and seeks clarification on potential punishment while noting another man used his name. Grant officers requested Livermore’s fate if convicted and the sheriff denies any direct Roseville involvement.
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Sapper
Rant
Sherip
Warren
Roseville
Hicks
Monmouth
Livermore
Atlas
Heriff Hicks
Camp Grant Nz
Ermore
Evi Ly
Up Grant
Ormore
Good Roads Bureau to Hold Monthly Meeting
The Good Roads Bureau of the Commercial Association will hold its regular monthly meeting this evening at 7 30.
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OOD Roads Bureau
Good Roads Bureau of the Commercial Association
Another Pacific Vessel On Reefs
Wireless messages from the steamer San Jose report it struck San Pablo reef about 1500 miles south of San Diego. The ship carries 35 passengers and 66 crew with no panic aboard. a Griffith steamer is rushing to assist, 300 miles away.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
San Jose
San Pablo Reef
San Diego
Cepe
Zastro
O. K
Griffith
Arrests in Prohibited Liquor Ring Uncovered by Sheriff
The Monmouth Review notes Fred Rusk led a raid that dismantled two illicit stills and a hootch operation. Fred Barnett and William Little, both colored, were arrested with Rusk and confessed to working the plant for him. They await trial in county court under $1000 bonds.
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Fred Barnett
Wm. Little
Monmouth Review
Fred Rusk
William Little
Rusk
Galesburg
Fred Hewitt
Monmouth
Barnett
Little
Army Entrance Examination Set for August 22
County Superintendent of Schools B. E. Decker relays word from Major A R Edwards at Ft Sheridan Illinois calling for local young men to take an Army entrance exam on August 22 The age limit is 30 with college equivalent education The exam offers a stepping stone to a commission in the regular army A preliminary exam will be held before the 22nd Applicants should contact the nearest post or station promptly.
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County Superintendent of Schools
B. EB. Decker
A. R. Edwards
Corps Area Command
Ft. Sheridan
Ill
Merkey Returns to Office as County Truant Officer
H A Merkey resumes duties after a several weeks vacation, serving as county truant officer and assistant to County Superintendent B Decker in the school system.
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H. A. Merkey
B. 5. Decker
Senate OKs Willis Campbell anti beer bill with key amendments
The Senate approved the Willis Campbell anti beer and prohibition enforcement bill 59 to 20 in amended form. A major change bars any official or agent of the United States from searching property without a warrant. The amendments also make it a felony for nonofficials acting under color to deprive a person of constitutional rights. Legal observers questioned how strictly the second section would limit state and local authorities and private groups aiding enforcement unless deputized by federal authorities.
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Associated Presse
Washington
Senate
United States
Anti-saloon League
Grand Jury to Report September 19. jurors drawn statewide
Grand and petit juries for the September term were drawn today. Judge Geo B. Hillyer will preside at his first county term and handle a medium heavy docket. Few new cases filed but old cases will return. jurors include Eldorado Jerry Sears George Lamperell New Salem Brewer Pontious Allen Simeral and others from Macomb Bushnell Colchester Emmet and nearby towns.
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Grand Jury
Petit Jury
Circuit Court
Petit
Geo. B. Hillyer
Bushnell
Eldorado
Jerry Sears
George Lamperell
New Salem
Brewer B. Pontious
Allen Simeral
Mound
Atherine K. Bricker
Albert Newby
Scotland
Guy Sowers
Macomb City
Joseph Fox
Chas
Wallingford
Porter Thomas
Frank D. Lyons
Hainline
Macomb
Almont Blythe
Amos Elder
Dan C. Jackson
Walnut Grove
Elzia Sims
Clarence Boden
Chalmers
Frank Kennedy
Daniel Crawford
Fifteen Men Die in Gulf Coast Freight Wreck
Fifteen men were burned to death when Gulf Coast Line freight train No. 32 wrecked near Del Quincy Louisiana. Bodies burned beyond recognition. early reports say men were stealing rides on the train and debris clearing is underway at Houston offices.
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Associated Press
Houston
Tex
Gulf Coast Line
del Quincy
Canton Man Takes Canton Rail Station in Drunken Rampage
S F E Spangler of Canton Illinois caused a disturbance at the Burlington Route depot in Ft Madison Iowa on Sunday evening after drinking white mule. He attacked several men, damaged a hat, and fled before police corralled him in a box car where he resisted before being jailed.
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Ft. Madison
S. FE
Spangler
Canton
Burlington Route Station
Illinois
Phelan
Geo
Harry
Special rail rates to the state fair announced
Local residents will get a special round trip fare at about three quarters of the usual price to Springfield for the state fair, held August 27. The reduced fare applies only during the fair dates with layover limits set by ticket distances, as many still favor train travel over auto travel.
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Springfield
Sixty Three Switch Men Return to Work in Chicago Line Yard
Sixty three switchmen are back at work in the C. B. & Q. yards in Galesburg over the last three days. Twenty three were restored to former jobs Friday and forty more today. Firemen are also returning to service as railroad activity rises, indicating a gradual return to normal operation.
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Galesburg
Bootleggers Gain Funds for County, Fines Set
McDonough county faces richer treasury as bootleggers push fines higher. Charles Setters and Harry Thomas of Quincy were arraigned in county court after city fines. both face $117.50 total penalties. They were found with 3 1 2 gallons of moonshine and blamed on Charles Thomas for the liquor. Thomas and Setters paid fines. two women paid city fines earlier.
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McDonough
Charles Setters
Harry Thomas
Quincy
Policy Purdum
Charles Thomas
Setter
Chas Setters
Thomas
Family Lays Planned Journey for Urgent Wis. Trip
Their Sister Til, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Yates and Mrs. James Gould depart tonight for Janesville Wisconsin to be with their sister Mrs. J J Clayton after a stroke six months ago. Doctors say recovery is not expected.
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Til
Wm. Yates
James Gould
Janesville
Wis
J. J. Clayton
Clayton
Governor Small Enables Arrest Plans At State Capitol
Springfield reports Sheriff Henry Mester prepared to arrest Governor Small after a conference in the governor's office while a tense stand off unfolds at the capitol. Warrants were to be served by 11:25 am with the plan to bond at the executive mansion this afternoon.
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Springfield
Small
Sheriff Mester
Mester
Associated Press
Springfeld
Mortimer
Henry Mester
Capitol
Chicago
Len Small
State Capitol
Capitol Hill
Old Court House
States
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Eriff Sapp
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M'Donough
Canton, Ill
State House
Seige
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