Governor Delivers Speech to Audience
A governor appears before a gathered audience to present remarks opposing ompsonism and to outline policy positions. The event showcases political rhetoric and public reaction to the speech.
24 Aug 1920
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Newspaper
Macomb Daily By Stander
Location
Macomb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1920
Page
1
A governor appears before a gathered audience to present remarks opposing ompsonism and to outline policy positions. The event showcases political rhetoric and public reaction to the speech.
The report notes J Gulesby, seeking the gubernatorial nomination, telling a five hundred strong crowd that he would sign any measure the legislature sees fit. The event featured remarks from P state party leaders and several women speakers urging political involvement while discussing Thompsonism and Tammany influence.
Mr VR Gribbar returned home last night after a brief trip to Mt. Ver. He spoke of a pleasant journey and described the visit as enjoyable and fruitful.
Peoria mayor and gubernatorial candidate E. N. Woodruff arrives in Quincy after visits to Carthage Monmouth and Macomb. Lieut. C. W. Dull and H. W. Humphrey accompany him as the campaign denounces the Public Utilities Commission and GOP factional fights while urging home rule, good roads, and lower school taxes.
Governor Cox declared he would prove his charges about campaign funds and said he would present information next Thursday night in Pittsburg. He accused Senator Harding of ignorance and warned of dangerous symptoms, noting he would transmit information for the senate committee meeting next Monday. Rushville defeats Quincy 9 to 6.
Tennessee Governor Roberts certified ratification of the suffrage amendment after Chief Justice Lansden granted a writ of certiorari and supersedeas, moving proceedings to the supreme court for review. Opponents claimed the hearing violated court rules by not notifying the other party.
Federal judges issue an injunction restraining Illinois from enforcing a 2 cent per mile intra state fare after September 1. Interstate Commerce Commission orders hearings in Chicago on September 8 into railroads intra state rate increases once blocked by Illinois.
Senator Harding addressed actors and actresses of the Harding & Coolidge Theatrical league in Marion on August 24. He urged the nation to shed excessive activity and have every citizen participate in American democracy while affirming Americanism and rejecting the idea of being citizens of the world.
Washington reports Walter Hughes secretary of the National Confec tioners association states candy has not substituted alcohol. In a letter to the state department he places the confectionery industry fifth among those benefited by prohibition, behind savings banks soft drinks ice cream makers and moving picture theatres. Trade with advertisers.
Washington officials forecast a further fall in sugar prices as surplus stock is released through tightened bank credit. The Justice Department plans a hands off approach, focusing on profiteering while deeming individual deals not a concern unless profits are exorbitant.
A coal house at W. L. Chapmans residence on East Wheeler Street burned completely at 1 30 this morning. The origin of the flames is unknown.
Mexico City reports Pedro Zamora, bandit chief, whose men abducted Americans and British from Puale Jalisco on August 20, is being hunted by government troops. Six Americans freed, two British subjects still held for ransom. about 300 women among Zamora's captives.
Chicago officials and employees from Hart Shaffner & Marx were summoned to testify before a grand jury probing the high cost of clothing. The firm was asked to bring all books records and bills as investigators seek to determine if retailers are charging undue profits.
Four United States aircraft landed in Nome Alaska at 5 30 PM after flying from Mineola New York via Ruby Alaska The detachment head Captain Street reported the total flight time from New York was fifty five hours News wires also note concurrent international and labor reports and regional events.
E P Fargusson proprietor of Macomb Novelty Sales Co is hospitalized in Des Moines Iowa with a fractured leg and other injuries after his car carrying his wife and two children overturned on an embankment on Friday. The family escaped serious harm except for the leg injury to Mr Fargusson and a letter from Mrs Fargusson notes rain made the roads slick leading to the accident.
The American Legion base ball team of Macomb meets Bardolph in a decisive third game on the Bardolph diamond. The 8 o'clock start will draw fans arriving by afternoon train to witness the outcome. Advertised letters at the Macomb post office include B B Blackstone J T Collins Raymond Huston Earl Jones W W Lyman F A Reyman Cletus Rofenauct T B Tyson Mrs Laura Hodges.
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