Navy Cross awarded for meritorious service in World War
Peoria witnessed the formal presentation of the Navy Cross to Charles E. Avery, chief petty officer, for exceptional service after a gun explosion. The ceremony honored Avery and other veterans, with Avery noted as a highly commendable sailor.
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Ashington
D. C
Unitn
Charles E. Avery
U. 8
Ris
Suis
Harles Avery
Peoria
Mr. Avery
Atles
Avery
Ory
Navy
Com- Grimes
Remembering the Macomb Dray Line and Old Timer Tales
An elder recalls the early dray line in Macomb. A teen Laughlin drove the first dray to town with a wagon and dow, a sight that impressed locals. The piece notes Christmas rehearsal plans and church groups urged to attend practice Saturday at 3 for an entertainment.
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Laughlin
Macomb
De Valera May Return to Home in Ireland
Eamonn De Valera the president of the Irish Republic may return to Ireland if granted a safe conduct by Prime Minister Lloyd George. His secretary Harry Bolan announced in New York.
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DE Valera
Ireland
Associated Pree
New York
Eamonn de Valera
Irish Republic
Great Britain
Lloyd George
Harry Bolan
Pittman Visit From Buffalo Lake and Griggs
S R Pittman of Buffalo Lake Minnesota and E L Pittman of Griggs Missouri have been visiting Chas Parish and others. They left for Bushnell this morning for a few days visit.
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S. R. Pittman
Buffalo Lake
Minn
E. L. Pittman
Griggs, Mo
Chas. Parish
Bushnell
To Massachusetts for Plymouth visit of Danielson sisters
Miss Geneva Danielson and her younger sister Evelyn departed this morning for Plymouth Massachusetts to visit their aunt Mrs I Wolzsehuh at her home.
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Masachusettes
Geneva Danielson
Evelyn
Plymouth
Mass
Wolzsehuh
Thompson Lowden fight still on as Brundage backs Olson
In Cook County the contest for judge Edwin A Olson continues before the supreme court with State's Attorney Robert Crowe seeking appointment as special attorney to argue the case. In Washington Rep Mondell calls for rigid economy reducing 4.653 billion dollar fiscal estimates, targeting army navy and civil expenses. The piece notes divergent views on government spending amid postwar fiscal strain. The final line mentions Panama tides averaging two feet.
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George Hill
Bulldog
Aledo
Il Swearingen
van Brunt
Augusta
Rubenstein
Lorenzo van Brunt
Abe Rubenstein
Red
Robert Swearingen
Columbus Junction
Aleho
Mercer County
Sheriff Fleming
Thomas E. Pruett
Pruett
Martn
Cook County
Mondell
Clares Brundage
Army & Navy
Associated Press
Springfield
Brundage
Edwin A. Olson
Supreme Court
Robert Crowe
Washington
Representative Mondell
House
Secretary of the Treasury
Congress
Administration Ticket Victory Declared In Illinois Mine Workers
Springfield December 16 President Frank Farrington claimed the re election of the entire administration ticket in the Illinois Mine Workers election. He said John L Lewis international president had been defeated in Illinois in the vote headed by Farrington.
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Associated Press
Springfield
Illinois Mine Workers
Frank Farrington
John L. Lewis
International
Farrington
Illnois
Drastic Anti-Strike Bill Passes Senate Without Debate
The poindexter anti-strike bill was approved by the senate today without debate or a record vote. The measure defines interference with interstate commerce as a felony and moves to the house for consideration.
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Senate
Associated Press
Washington
House
Not Forgotten Christmas Aid to Disabled Veterans
The Illinois American Legion appeals for a $50 000 fund to aid disabled ex service men and women in hospitals. Local Macomb post plans Christmas donations from residents and invites outsiders to mail checks payable to the State Finance Officer of the American Legion to Springfield.
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Service Department
The
American Legion of Illinois
Holmes Hospital
McDonough Post
American Legion
Macomb
the Legion
Springfield
We Have Not Forgotten Club Membership Appeal
A wartime style appeal invites residents to join the We Have Not Forgotten Club with a contribution note. Instructions show mailing addresses for Macomb and Springfield Illinois members to The Adjutant American Legion and State Finance Officer.
Macomb Board Keeps Routine Business Amid Banquet
Regular December meeting closes with routine items and a banquet at Universalist church. Grand jury selections listed for Macomb area towns. basketball schedules for Macomb High and Normal school announced with February tournament and March district events.
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Board of Supervisors
Chas. Ray
Macomb
Bushnell
Bushnelites
Normal Academy
Monmouth
Galesburg
Abingdon
Bardolph
Canton
Academy
Normal
Quincy
Varsity
Hedding
Carthage
Earthquake Shocks Felt in Chicago Central Campus
Chicago records the severest quake in two years as seismographs at Chicago University register shocks. The epicenter is estimated about 3,000 miles away with initial shock at 6:21 am and peak intensity at 6:54 am. Waves continued to decline by 9 am, with Washington noting a similar distance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Chicago University
Washington
Atlantic Ocean
Chicao
Capitol
White Shrine Officers Elected At Tuesday Meeting
At the election of officers of the White Shrine of Jerusalem held Tuesday night the following were chosen: W. H. P. Orra Tregellas. W. of S. William Johnson. N. P. Josephine Swango. W.S. Mabel Benner. W. T. Ara Flack. W. C. Laura Gorbach. W. S. Jessie Utley. W. G. Jennie Norton.
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White Shrine of
T. P. and W. Take Own Depot at Bushnell
The T. P. and W. railroad offices will occupy a separate passenger station after the first of the year in Bushnell. Charles Fuller will head the T. P. and W. station with James Lomax as baggage man. After government control the depots shared one office at the Q station.
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Bushnell
Chas. Fuller
James Lomax
T. P. & Walepot
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Hill
Madomb
Josephus Daniels
Secretary of the Navy
Hancock County
Panama
Macomb City
Adjutant
Macomb, Til
Meenmh
South Sixth Street
Springfeld
Illinois
Circuit Court
Universalist Church
Grand Jury
Eldorado
Bert Standard
New Salem
Alvin Chadderdon
Mound
Fred Shannon
James_ Fisher
Prairie City
Forrest F. Ellis
Frank P. Curtis
John Christenson
Edward Holden Jr
Macomb Jr
Dani C. Markham
John Hamilton
Walnut Grove
W. W. Cochran
Ross E. Noper
Bethel
Chas, Stuwnp
Ernest Stoneking
Chalmers
Henry C. Biden
Colchester
A. G. Caplan
Ermmet
Fred Waymack
Sciota
Chas
Bradford
Lamoine
Sherman
Tennessee
Logan Booz, Hire—Geo, Perman
Blandinsville
James F. Anderson
Abifedon
Keb
Macomb High
Hamilton
Cuba
Seismograph
Holland
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