Fire destroys Colchester garage in gasoline blast
A gasoline tank explosion in a Ford during repair sparked a blaze that gutted a one story frame building in Colchester yesterday afternoon. Four Ford cars and a Maxwell were left unrecovered as flames spread. Leo McAllister owner says rebuilding without a garage is unlikely and plans remain uncertain.
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Leo McAllister
Aroon
James
Colchester
Ford
Herman
John «Pson
Bill Logan
Leo Auster
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Evidence on Proposed Rate Increase Heard in Macomb
Mayor Flack returned from Springfield where a state public utilities commission hearing reviewed Central Illinois Utility Service Company’s request for higher electric rates in Macomb. Evidence was not completed but a decision was expected within days, with the company citing city investment and operation costs.
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Flack
Springfield
Central Illinois Julu Service Company
Two Students Return Home For Holidays From Indiana and Massachusetts
Miss Mary Kathryn Roark of Milan St Marys Academy No One Indiana and Miss Kahres Nive from The Emmer School of Expression Bos ta Mass arrive home last night to spend the holidays.
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Mary Kathryn Roark
Milan
St. Mary's Academy
No Onne
Ind
Kahres Nive
Emmer School of Expression
Bosta Mass
Persistence in Search Wins Politeness Prize
Ruth Owens, a second ward school pupil, earned the dollar politeness prize after search for a lost glove during recess showcased her courteous conduct. Mary Wynce of the First Presbyterian Sunday School Loyalty class praised the scene and urged continued polite behavior among pupils.
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Ruth Owens
Second Ward
Mary Wyne
First Presbyterian Sunday School
Dense fog causes a string of minor traffic mishaps
Dense fog left Macomb in darkness for an hour as wires near the high school were repaired. Prairie City reports nine cars in ditches and drivers briefly abandoned lights. Bardolph High School defeated Plymouth 41 to 16 on Plymouth’s floor, ending Bardolph’s season before holiday break.
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Macomb
Leity
Bardolph
Plymouth
Bardolph Community High School
Nester
Landis
Hager
Morby
Smick
Subs
Morley
Elliott
Hensley
Fall leads to hip fracture on icy walkway
Mrs. A. J. Leach of South McArthur street slipped on a slippery board at her daughter’s home, fracturing her hip. She was taken to the Macomb clinic for X rays and then moved to Holmes hospital for several weeks of treatment.
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A. J. Leach
South McArthur Street
James P. Connor
Macomb Clinic
Holmes Hospital
Lloyd George urges U S entry to League for world peace
London December 22 Lloyd George speaking at a luncheon for British and Dominion delegates to the Geneva League of Nations assembly says real progress requires all nations in the league and the United States join. He adds armament reduction hinges on universal participation and a true peace needs U S involvement. Germany’s indemnity remains a central issue at the second financial conference with 100 billion marks in gold cited as the basis for discussion. Allied analysts view Germany as insolvent yet a going concern to support recovery while debt pressures persist.
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Associated Press
London
Lloyd George
House of Commons
League of Nations Assembly
Geneva
United States
Germany
Burglar with a Christmas heart robs no one
In Chicago Ruth Marley 10 confronted a burglar who entered during lunch hour. He refused her plea and ate the lunch before playing Christmas tunes on the piano. He warned he would return but left without taking any items.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Ruth Marley
Supreme Court Reverses Waddill Estate Decision
The high court reversed the lower court and ruled Seth Waddill and other heirs of Margaret J. Dull are entitled to one half of her estate or half of the 3, acres in Tennessee township McDonough county.
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Associated Press
Springfield
Supreme Court
Seth Waddill
Margaret J. Dull
Tennessee
McDonough County
Vacation Begins In Public Schools As Harding Speaks
President elect Harding denied reports that he offered Charles Evans Taft the secretary of state post. He said public schools in the city and the Normal were to be in recess until Monday January third. Marion December 22.
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Harding
Hughes
Normal
Liberty
Associated Press
Marion
Charles Evans Taehes
Wilson Will Ac Company Harding In Inauguration Visit
President Wilson plans to accompany President-elect Harding from the White House to the Capitol for the March 4 inauguration and return for luncheon. Tumulty said Wilson, in better spirits, will retire to private life after eight years, with a possible World War history in mind.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Harding
White House
Capitol
Joseph P. Tumulty
Tumulty
Methodist Church Shows Big Increase Nationwide
Chicago reports 1920 church membership up by 182,338 overall with district gains listed. Central west regions show Chattanooga 93,742 members with 264 new, Chicago 240,697 with 9,352 more, Cincinnati 419,077 up 16,867, Detroit 178,867 up 15,182, Omaha 277,652 up 10,527, New Orleans 111,828 up 2,187, Pittsburgh 264,223 up 3,901, St. Louis 168,587 up 2,738, St. Paul 150,726 up 11,080, Wichita 204,753 up 7,514, Indianapolis 277,708 up 12,601.
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Wage cuts hit tool and textile firms in two states
Champaign Illinois December 22 a wage reduction of 20 percent announced by Cuehman Incorporated makers of tools and hardware employing about 200 men effective January 1. Moechinsburg West Virginia the Interwoven Mills employing 1600 persons announced a 20 percent wage cut effective January 1.
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Associated Press
Champaign
Dec
Cuehman
Moechinsburg
W. Va
Varsity Coach Pleases Crowd At School Play
The Dramatic Club at the high school presented The Varsity Coach last night in the school auditorium. A good crowd attended despite bad weather and was thoroughly pleased with the cast’s performance. Proceeds from the nominally priced production fund future club activities and new lines.
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Dramatic Club
U S Pensioners Show Decrease In Yearly Pensions
Washington reports the annual pension bill at 265 500 000 dollars, 14 million less than the year’s appropriation. Civil War pensions top 251 612 192 dollars. World War 36 734 369. Mexican War 840 439. Indian Wars 2 168 915. Pensioner count fell by 32 237 as Congress moves toward final passage before Christmas recess.
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Associated Press
Washington
House Appropriation Committee
House
Cannon
Illinois
Landis Extends Restraints on 31 Saloon Liquor Sales
Chicago December 22 Judge Landis granted temporary injunctions restraining 31 more saloons from selling intoxicating liquor at the request of Attorney General Brundage. The action continues Landis campaign against liquor sales amid ongoing enforcement efforts by the state.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Landis
Brundage
Indications of a White Christmas Arrives With Snow
Snow began at one o'clock today and forecasts point to a white Christmas. The weather season opened yesterday and officials anticipate continued frigid conditions as Kris Kringle may travel by sleigh this year.
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Kris Kingle
ASK FOOTBALL SUITS BE TURNED IN TO A A
The Macomb Athletic Association asks all players with football suits to return them immediately at the Toliney Cafe. The association wishes to check on equipment on hand and ensure all suits and related gear are turned in promptly.
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A. A
Macomb Athletic Association
Toliney
Christmas Pageant Practices At Local Church
All children are invited to practice for the Christmas pageant at the Christian Church this Thursday afternoon. Local notices urge participation while promoting church activities and upcoming holiday events.
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Christian Church
Public hearing to decide Macomb to Carthage road route
State Highway engineers finished surveys of routes from Macomb to Carthage and from Canton via Prairie City to Canton and are evaluating Route No 9 from Canton through Prairie City to Canton. A public hearing will select the best Macomb to Carthage route among seven proposals, with earlier hearings held on Route No 3 from Rock Island to Rushville.
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Macomb
Carthage
Hamilton
Quincy
Prairie City
Canton
Monmouth
Rock Island
Rushville
Bushnell
Galesburg
Ellisville
Farmington
McDonough
Wisherd Springs
Manley
Marietta
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Cuba
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Blandinsville
Lallarpe
Adrian
Sandhill
New Road
Yard School House
Tlire
Colchester
Hancock
Ragtown Road
Hunt’s Ford Bridge
Joctta
Bettween Hancock
Fountain Green
Post Office Warns Patrons On Christmas Mail Time
The Post Office urges patrons to mail Christmas greetings early for local delivery and ensure items are at the post office by Thursday. Delays may occur if sent late due to incoming mail from other cities, potentially delaying address reading until after Christmas.
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