High School Gym Set for 1920 Basketball Exhibition
The Macomb high school team meets the 1920 squad in a fast paced charity game at the high school gym Wednesday night. The 1918 champions with Eugene Munson and Percy Yard battle a 1920 “fast and frisky” lineup featuring Rainey and Wright. Alumni will attend as the teams showcase talent and aim to boost school spirit.
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Macomb High
Coleman
S Pont
Viven
Eugene Munson
Percy Yard
Rainey
Bert Sula
Earl Murphy
Smester
Bushnell
Murphy L. G.—Snyder A. Sala
R. G.—Wright ‘Tunson
C.—Carr Yard
Ll. F
Bolen Rainey
R. F
Hanan “Ame
Buried Under Rock and Coal at John Berry Mine
Samuel Halk Jr of this city escaped with his life after being trapped beneath several hundred pounds of rock and coal at the John Berry coal mine on Spring Creek last Tuesday. He suffered a fractured collar bone a dislocated shoulder and a chest injury but was freed by fellow workers and is now able to be about.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Halk Jr
John Berry
Spring Creek
Worklien
Tie
Struck by Train Leaves Teen In Serious Condition
Hugh Foresman seventeen year old son of Meo and Mrs James P Foresman formerly of the city now in Dallas City is in serious condition at Santa Fe hospital Ft Mad Hao following a gin road collision with a train. He was hurled from his horse after being struck and then transported to the hospital where doctors hold cautious hope for his recovery. Birth notices follow including a boy born Xmas day to Mr and Mrs J W Howell of Scotland township and a boy born Friday to Mr and Mrs Thurell Nate of Lewistown at St Francis hospital.
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Hugh
Meo
James P. Foresman
Dallas City
Santa Fe Hospital
Ft. Madhao
Lespetal
Pital
Heyer
Ko. Sapp
J. W. Howell
Scotland Township
Thurell Nate
Lewistown
St. Francis Hospital
Wade Stoops
Ipavn
Sornels Hospital
Senate splits over embargo tariff bill in emergency measures
In Washington lawmakers clash as Republicans and Democrats debate an emergency tariff bill described as an embargo. Senator Hitchcock urges sending the measure to the commerce committee amid charges of rushing the bill. McCumber denies embargo intent and promises careful consideration next month. Separate testimony estimates soldier bonus cost at about 32.3 billion with four optional plans and total program cost around 3.2 billion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Hitchcock
Nebraska
Finance Committee
Commerce Committee
McCumber
Pod
Litehcock
Touston
Senate Finance Committee
Treasury
M. Houston
Houston
Parade through streets ends in mob fatality strike
An unspecific mob incident in Ark reportedly involved a Black man pursued through town streets before being fatally shot near a telegraph pole. The chaotic scene followed a raid and resulted in a death, with officials investigating and witnesses describing the attack.
Dahinda Post Office Safe Blown Near Galesburg
In Dahinda near Galesburg on December 27 a Yeeemen gang blew the local post office safe and escaped with jewelry and government stamps valued at $700. They entered by smashing the front door lock and also looted sweaters and merchandise from a neighboring dry goods store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Galesburg
Christmas dance crowds fill city venues
Many attendees with knowledge of dancing joined three parties on Christmas night. The Ble club area featured performers while other venues hosted various dance styles and music for revelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cloyne Palls
Western Star Elects Officers in Evening Meeting
The Western Star report notes an election of officers at T30 o'clock with Elec candidates and local officials presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Star
Alomesting
Elecrion
Winners of Po Liteness Contest
The article reports prize winners from a polite conduct contest. Miss Marthy Wetherhold receives the Scripps-Rete award after a public evening presentation. Alta Nichols and Edith Cammon, orphanage children, are praised for selfless acts and good conduct during the week.
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Marthy Wether Hold
Scripps-Rete Fav
Welehowhet
Tate
Two Christmas Fires Reported In City
A roof fire at the James Thompson residence on West Washington Street caused minor damage from a defective line and a one foot hole in the roof. Estimated repair costs around five dollars. A second fire at the Albert Whipple garage involved a Ford car likely from a faulty ignition, with about fifty dollars in damage.
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James Thompson
West Washington Street
Albert Whipple
Second Ward
Bank cashier found dead with gunshot wound
Kay Carl W Kay cashier of the People's Bank Camden was found dead at 11 oclock at night with a pistol wound to the head. The inquest verdict said death by his own hand or accidental discharge of the pistol found near the body. He leaves a wife and four children aged 6 to 14.
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Camden
Dee
Kay
People’s Bank
Ilis
Mr. Kay
Fan
Wis Metier
Tie
Carl
Marjorie
Willian
Robert
Buckeye Shop Closes at Week’s End Indefinitely
Buckeye Pottery will shut down at week’s end for an indeterminate period though most other Macomb area plants plan only temporary pauses. Managers say production ceases briefly while some staff remain for loading and cleanup to resume quickly if spring demand returns.
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Buckeye
Old Dame
Macomb
Buckeye Pottery
Col. Peek
Bueleve
Remembered City Christmas Dance Plans and Community Gifts
The George Goforth orchestra of Bloomington is hired to play at Jolly's Hall Wednesday evening for a Christmas dance. The event highlights charitable efforts by churches in Macomi, the BP O Elks, and the Charities Board, who provided meals, gifts, and aid to needy families through Sunday school classes and local drives.
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B. P. D. Elks, Churches and Charities Board
George Goforth
Bloomington
Jolly ’S
Phis
Mir Gaforvis Havin
Coats
Macomi
BP. O. Elks
Charities Board
Phes
Dee
Simday School
Tisses
Siaude
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M OF York
Terao
Sepinad Veen
Tirivavcol
Pacure
Mata
Pini
Panle
Sam'l Haulk Jr
Hugh Foresman
Iowa Hospital
Dakota
Hernan Crawford
North Viegtsy
Hops
Haiti
Cartile
Oakland
Noy
United States
Ian Shore
Ark
Wade Theta Co
Lager Raeburn
Hein
Ted
BLOW
Loyalty
First Presbyterian Sunday School
J. L., Scott
Sheet Metal Works
P. H W. Brainerd
American Steel Products Co
Leeds
Elosine
Smriuetioll
Rasims
Miss Mary Ryan
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