07 Dec 1921
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Newspaper
Macomb Daily By Stander
Location
Macomb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1921
Page
1
A fragmented notice reports that water access or building work in section N is halted due to abandonment conditions. The text indicates the lack of water freeing and site status, with government or property references unclear.
Committee outlines proposals to abandon current Crook waterworks for new reservoirs north of the city and a large dam. Aims include 60 million gallons capacity, watershed from 11-2) and bypassing filtering by using creek water with purification gear. Decision likely by next meeting.
An Associated Press report cites Judge Ottawa noting rising delinquency linked to lax parenting. The discussion centers on dangers of teenagers riding in cars at night and consuming improper images, condemning false justice in such cases.
Philip K. C. Tyau, secretary-general of the Chinese delegation, resigns in protest against what he calls negative results at the Washington Conference. He says no actual gains for China were achieved and that decisions were deferred to subcommittees. He acted independently without consulting the other Chinese delegates.
Invitations issued for a Knights of Columbus smoker to be held at the club rooms tomorrow evening. All members are invited to attend.
Duncan McLean is critically ill with pneumonia at Phelps hospital. His condition is described as very low and recovery is not expected today.
Final plans for the McDonough county poultry show were announced at a Poultry Association meeting in City Hall. The event runs on the Asher garage building second floor from Dee 12 to 17 with about 150 birds entered and expected to reach 500. Birds come from Macomb Rushville Adair Colmar Industry Prairie City and Bushnell featuring Brown and White Leghorns White and Buff Orpingtons Barred and White Rocks Buff Cochins Light Brahmas Silver Campines and Anconas. Coops are available for rent and rooms will be prepared Friday afternoon with entries received Monday morning. Judging starts Tuesday afternoon with Judge Johnston officiating.
United States Great Britain Japan and France discuss a joint consultative treaty limited to Pacific islands to replace the Anglo Japanese alliance. The pact would exclude fortifications Yap and China and await senate approval. A separate treaty would handle Yap cable issues.
The Macomb Commercial Association endorsed placing name plates labeled Macomb on automobile license plates. Cited as a proven advertising tool, the plan mirrors moves in Rock Island Rockford Ottawa Davenport and other cities. Merchants may supply the name plates.
Rumor spread that the federal court would order a resale of the George Runkle lands. Officials in Macomb say the sale would be approved and any extra costs from a resale would exceed the potential higher bid.
Henry Brandt of La Harpe was kicked by a horse and suffered a serious stomach injury. He was transported to Keokuk hospital for X ray tests and was reported resting a little easier in the latest update.
Paris December 3 The Associated Press reports Germany will likely receive a three year delay in reparations payments. Negotiations between French and British reparations officials and German authorities are closing in on a breathing spell acceptable to all parties.
Waukegan December 7. Counsel for Governor Small and Vernon Curtis renew attacks on indictments charging misappropriation of state funds. They seek quashing as improperly drawn and vague alleging Illinois funds moved through a fictitious bank and shared with others. The defense questions embezzlement counts and whether money was illegally removed from the treasury.
Sam Murphy of Sardine Oil Company says prospects are good for a paying oil well where drilling is under way in Warren County just north of the McDonough line. Drillers may enter oil sand in a few days despite coal delays and bad weather. If this well fails another will be sunk near the David Hainline farm where a well was drilled weeks ago.
Campbell Orchestra will perform for the Elks dance Thursday night at the club rooms. The event promises lively music and social gathering for members and guests.
Local readers hear claim of a shooting at a husband and wife home after a Monday night visit. No legal action or authoritative source confirms the incident. Rumors say the man was wounded in the hip by two bullets and is under a doctor’s care.
London issued a proclamation freeing all political prisoners in Ireland. In Belfast Sir James Craig, Ulster premier, said he would not discuss details of the new Irish proposals due to ambiguities in the document.
London reports Prime Minister Lloyd George has canceled plans to travel to Washington due to Parliament's early session to address the Irish settlement. The decision follows the intensifying move to finalize policy before the end of the year.
Earl Kimler of Hancock County and Millie Reed of Lamoine take steps toward marriage in a license filing notice. The record notes their names and the jurisdiction accepting the application.
Local observers note another patronage win for Governor Len Small as attorney Russell J. Bolin is named to a state industrial commission post. The salary is reportedly about 4000 annually, with weekly appointments from McDonough County over two months, favoring Small supporters for state jobs and opponents for federal posts.
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