Auto Crash Injur 7 People Reported
A local auto crash left seven people injured. Emergency crews responded to the scene and transported injured to area hospitals for treatment.
29 Aug 1921
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Newspaper
Macomb Daily By Stander
Location
Macomb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1921
Page
1
A local auto crash left seven people injured. Emergency crews responded to the scene and transported injured to area hospitals for treatment.
At 7:45 p.m. on the Good Hope road a Chevrolet collided with a northbound Ford as the Ford attempted to pass. Seven people from Monmouth sustained injuries including head wounds, facial lacerations, a dislocated spine, broken nose, and bruises. Passengers were treated locally. one child remained with family while others were taken to a home.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a vehicle or property incident early Sunday involving a Ford car at 408 West. Details are unclear due to damage but indicate a disturbance or fire-related event and potential property involvement.
Sunday morning at 1 15 o clock a fire on a lawn beside a residence destroyed the car top upholstery and inner tubes beneath the rear seat. Firemen prevented spread to the house. The cause is unknown though battery spark is unlikely since the car lacked a battery.
Three men held up the Ernhart grocery in Abingdon at 11 p m Saturday and are thought to have started a blaze at the Simpson McClure lumber yard causing $50 000 in damage. They took 139 from Mrs Ernhart and 2 from the Santa Fe depot cash drawer Cameron reports link the same trio to a second robbery.
Four masked robbers assaulted the Safety Deposit vaults at the Masonic Temple in Chicago stealing $224,000 after breaking box doors with mallets. Authorities call it an inside job and question two custodians who gave conflicting statements. The robbers departed about an hour after entry. A separate local sale at 832 West Jefferson Street. property transferred for $1,500 to 8 O Caufman in a deal handled by Frank Logan.
The By-Stander invites friends to visit its tent at Floral Hall west door. Meet there to renew subscriptions or join, and sample a copy while bringing new readers.
The item reports Charles Aldridge of Blandinsville injured in a car crash on the north county road to Bushnell near Good Hope. His Ford sedan hit a tree, fracturing ribs and injuring a hand and leg. Local politics discuss candidates for postmaster in Chicago and Macomb, with talk of neutral picks amid factional splits.
In Calcutta on August 29 nearly 700 insurgents south and west of the city were killed in battles with British troops. Several Europeans died and 70 Leinster regiment and 17 native policemen are missing. Hindu mobs were reportedly massacred and Moplahs lash out from religious fanaticism against Europeans and Hindus.
Pauline Patricia Pente, 11 months 28 days old, daughter of Mr and Mrs Park Pente of Taylorville, is Illinois champion baby after scoring 99.5 at the Illinois Better Babies Conference during the state fair in Springfield Tl on August 27.
Canton, Aug 27 Deputy Sheriff B J Hunt was called to Ellisville to investigate a mysterious shooting incident that occurred near dark yesterday evening when a running exchange of shots occurred between a traveling salesman named Thomas of Peoria and some unknown men. The shooting is said to have ended without details of injuries.
Peoria August 29 two walking saloons equipped with pre Prohibition essentials were arrested by Chief Martin and Federal Agent Kidder with officers. Bottles of mule whiskey and glasses were found as they peddled liquor from man to man in front of a hotel. They will face government action today.
Six young Macomb musicians form the Majestic Cardinals to play dance engagements under Harold Frank. Their first show is Tuesday night at Holmes Park jitney dance. The six piece group includes Glen Ausbury on piano Clarence Murphy on drums Keith Balmer on violin Earl Benner on saxophone William Jenkins on cornet and Curtis Pittenger on banjo.
Trouble near Billingsville on West Jackson Street led to court action in Justice Ralston's court with the arraignment of Earl Young Willey on an assault charge. Willey planned to stand trial as others are expected to be arrested in connection with the near riot where fists flew and chaos occurred.
W A Eastin known as Bump from Los Angeles arrived Saturday night to visit his mother Mrs Sarah J Eastin on West Chase street and other relatives. Trade with By-Stander advertisement appears in text.
The Macomb fair features expert judges for all exhibits with a big livestock parade scheduled Friday after the dinner. Noted judges include W B Richards and W V Gousseff, with C S Rhodes and P R Edgerton presenting ribbons and guidance for dairy cattle and farm products.
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