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Newspaper
Macomb Daily By Stander
Location
Macomb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1920
Page
2
Twenty nine Republican members of the Illinois electoral college will gather in Springfield on January 10 to cast their votes for President-elect Warren G. Harding. They will also select one member by lot to deliver a copy of their vote to the press.
Prof Shields, a famed public entertainer, arrives in Macomb to base operations for four months. He will perform for school and church benefits. interested boards should contact 226 East Carroll or call 687. A federal voting-messenger issue involves penalties if copies miss Washington by March 4, 121 and a special messenger may travel to Washington at 25 cents per mile.
Springfield date December 16 1920 the Tax Levy Board set the 1921 state tax rate at 40 cents keeping the 1920 level The board members listed include Gay London State Treasurer Sterling and State Auditor Russell announcing the action.
Omay H. Wright of the State Finance Department said the rate will generate enough revenue to fund construction of many new buildings. The plan sets aside more than $6,000,000 in the new budget, despite increased educational appropriations.
The Cadillacs beat the Hupmobiles by 180 pins in the opening game at Commercial Association Alleys. Burnham led with 475, McGuire 468. In the second game the Fords led by Geo Allison set a tournament high with 2292 pins, beating Chandlers by 166 and moving into first place. Tonight's results will affect standings as Week 4 shifts into Week 5.
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