Boxing Exhibition Sat At American Legion Hall
The American Legion hosts a boxing exhibition in Beardstown area featuring 125 to 140 pound bouts. Notables include Rayburn Beardstown 125, Kid Macomb 125, Kraig Moline 132, and Sailor Craig, with proceeds to the local American Legion fund. Matches spread over three to four rounds with a main event around late evening at Macomb. Tickets from Mr Clellan's Book Store.
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American Legion
Wuirn
Beardstown
Aves
Sciota
Whby Bradbury
Kid
Air
Frankie
Macomb
Rayburn
Sailor Craig
Molines
Floyd Swann
Waves
Xersin
McCammon
Parrks
Declines Appointment Declined by President Despite Pressure
Dec 17 report from Washington states Joseph Li, secretary to the President, announced the declined appointment to the Court of Appeals. The decision reverses prior expectations and follows discussions in Washington after March. Mrs J H Flinn of Madison Street plans a winter visit to Colton California to stay with a brother.
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Hivton
Joseph li
Presi‘son
Hein
Ashington
Mareh
Missing Bardolph native Harris in Maine mania search
Bangor Maine December 17 William A Harris once Bardolph New London resident who held a secretary post with the Maine Public Health Association is missing after a farewell party in Bangor He showed religious mania and disappeared after bolting from the Whittier home with authorities fearing he may harm himself or others and a thorough search is under way
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Wm. A. Harris
Bardolph
Marleboro
Mass
Maine
Bangor
William A. Harris
Maine Public Health Association
Ralph Whittier
Forest Ave
Illinois
Harris
Bardolph Defeats Table Grove In Varsity Basketball
Bardolph high school defeated Table Grove 31 to 21 in a clean fast game at Table Grove. Bardolph lineup included Nester, Hager, Landis, Smich, Morley. Industry eighth graders overwhelmed Bardolph youngsters in a separate match.
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Community High
Industry
Bardolph
Table Grove
Nester
Hager
Landis
Smich
Morley
Hexworth
Bell
Wilcox
Green Door Club Delivers Strong Community Play
The Green Door Club presented The Servant of the House at the State Normal school auditorium drawing a large audience. Director Miss Le Compte earned praise for the production with unique scenic effects and appealing sets. Stars Dean Terrill and Miss Zelma Wear were highlighted, and several students performed exceptionally well. Attendees included Arthur Myers and Colchester, among others.
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State Normal School
Green Door Club
Warning Against Holiday Fires From Fire Marshal
State Fire Marshal John G. Gasher warns of holiday fire dangers in homes. Do not decorate with paper or cotton, use non inflammable decorations, secure the tree, keep matches away from children, and ensure electrical lighting is standard and properly installed.
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Springfield
John G. Gasher
World War aviator Pat O’Brien found dead in hotel
Lieutenant Pat O’Brien, famed World War aviator and author, was found with a bullet wound in the forehead at a downtown Los Angeles hotel. A note to his wife cited separation and remorse as motives. Authorities indicated no inquest is planned.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Pat O’brien
O’brien
Canada
Royal Flying Corps
Macomb
Missatherine Hainline
J.S. Hai
Germany
Labor Board rules lack of jurisdiction over interurban lines
The United States Railroad Labor Board held that it has no authority over any electric interurban lines under the Esch Cummins act. Appeals from employees on various electric lines were denied. The ruling affects all interurban electric systems and many city transit setups owned by interurban companies.
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Board
Associated Press
Chicago
United States Railroad Labor Board
Four Nations Admitted to League of Nations
Geneva December 16 four new nations were admitted to the League of Nations by the assembly Bulgaria Costa Rica Finland and Luxembourg were made members France and Australia abstained from voting when Bulgaria's admission was considered.
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Associated Press
Geneva
League of Nations
Assembly of the League
Bulgaria
Costa Rica
Finland
Luxembourg
France
Australia
Choir Rehearsal at Presbyterian Church Tonight
A choir rehearsal is scheduled at the Presbyterian church this evening at 7:15 PM local time. The event invites choir members and involved parish groups to join in preparation for upcoming services.
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Presbyterian Church
We Have Not Forgotten Christmas Fund for Local Heroes
The American Legion asks Macomb residents to contribute to a Christmas fund for disabled veterans in Holmes Hospital. Small, named gifts are preferred, with names of supporters compiled to boost the soldiers morale. Contributions may be sent to TL Eason in Macomb or to the Springfield Finance Officer for other state hospitals.
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American’ Legion Fund
Holmes Hospital
Legion
American Legion
Macomb City
Macomb
TL. B. Eason
Sixth Street
Springfield
Farewell Note Sent to Friends and Family
A short death notice requests that communications be sent to the writer in Momence Illinois. The text includes a farewell line addressed to allies and companions from a life of adventure and travel, signed with gratitude to friends and the world.
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Momence
Ill
Wilson Buys Washington Home for President’s Retirement
Washington December 17 The purchase of the former Henry P. Fairbanks house at 2340 Street Northwest by R W Bolling president Wilson’s brother in law was announced. The home will be his permanent residence after retirement March 4 with possession expected Feb 15 or earlier. The price is not public but rumored near 150000 dollars. The house is a colonial brick limestone building four years old and set on grounds nearly half a square, well above street level.
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Washington
Wilson
Henry P. Fairbanks
Northwest
R. W. Bolling
Bomb Outrages In Chicago Labor War
Two midnight bomb explosions damaged north side apartment buildings in Chicago. Police attribute the blasts to labor troubles as families fled in panic. Dynamite devices were suspected. no injuries were reported.
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Associated Press
Chicago
North Side
City Dads Caught in Home Brew Raids
Twelve blind pigs in Virden were raided by prohibition officers, leaving the village short its city treasurer and an alderman plus six other residents held in Sangamon county jail awaiting federal court hearings. Officers seized 600 gallons of home brewed beer and 50 gallons of white mule whiskey along with bonded whiskey.
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Associated Press
Springfield
Virden
Here
Prohibition
Sangamon County
Evans
Mavernick
Ford delivery truck collides with touring car near churches
A new Ford delivery truck owned by Adams grocery was damaged in a collision with a Ford touring car at the Carroll McArthur street corner near the M FE and Universalist churches. The truck, traveling south, was struck broadside by the westbound car, breaking the axle spindle and a wheel spoke. The other driver’s name was not learned and suffered no damage.
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Adams Grocery
Carroll and McArthur Streets
M, Fe, and
Universalist
McArthur
Gun Bought Here Ended Man's Life
Chicago gunman Thos E Pruett confessed amid jailhouse talks that a Belgium made .44 caliber pistol purchased at a local hardware store was used in the Swearingen murder. He led Sheriff Fleming to the weapon found in a cornfield five miles south of Aledo, claiming the gun did not discharge as he aimed at the stairs.
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Thos. E. Pruett
Chicago
Aledo
Swearingen
Pruett
Macomb
Belgium
J. P. Fleming
Thomas E. Pruett
Rubenstein
Clyde Miller
Sunbeam
Norwood
Rock Island
Farmers Interest in System of Accounts
The farm accounts school at Bardolph and Colchester drew good interest with several farmers planning to keep systematic records of their business next year. The Farm Bureau will assist anyone who wants inventories to start the records.
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Bardolph
Colchester
Farm Bureau
Nine-pound daughter born to Mr and Mrs Mervin Hall
A daughter weighing nine pounds was born yesterday morning to Mr and Mrs Mervin Hall of Sciota. The baby is named Betty Delores. The mother is formerly Miss Beryl, daughter of Mr and Mrs M C Howd of this city. An Ohio woman sues for divorce after a political argument.
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Mervin Hall
Sciota
Betty Delores
Beryl
M.C. Howd
City
Ohio
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Eli
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J. H. Flinn
Idison Street
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Cal
Marleboro, Mass
Arthur Myers
Rippetoe
H. H. Duncan
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