Call Examination for Post Master Postwar Civil Service Debate
Uncertainty over President-Elect Harding’s civil service policy grows as Macomb postmaster exam looms. Local office may stay under Wilson order or shift to new administration, with candidates awaiting March timing. Postmaster J Simmons signals readiness to resign to pursue outdoor duties.
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Harding
Harding Cil
Presi+ Wilson
Ostmaster Ry J. Simmons
Wilson
Neat
County Treasurer and Wife Wed 24 Years
A 24th wedding anniversary notice for Deputy County Treasurer Frank Douglas and his wife, noting a quiet celebration at the county offices and a small in-house event for staff. The couple’s home plans and a modest shower are mentioned, with emphasis on their public service.
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Frank Douglas
Lawyers Prepare Challenge Over Fourth Ward Alderman Contest
Supporters of Walter Lance plan a legal contest of the Fourth ward primary after a ballot printing error placed Chas Hanan above Lance. Attorneys have been engaged to review the matter, with county court as the first venue if action proceeds, and opponents reportedly have strong financial backing.
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Walter Lance
Fourth Ward
Chas, Hanan
Hanan
Lance
John Burke
Macomb
Community meetings discuss next year's Farm Bureau plans
Yesterday afternoon and evening meetings at Taetie town hall and West Bethel church drew wide attendance as residents voiced work for the coming year. Robert N. Clark outlined state Farm Bureau lines and the grain marketing plan from the committee of seventeen. Afternoon sessions continue in Lamoine and New Philadelphia with Prairie City meetings planned for tomorrow evening.
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Taetie't Town Hall
Sh Als West Bethel Church
Lamoine Town Hall
West Bethel
Farm Bureau
Robert N. Clark
State Association
New Philadelphia
Prairie City
United States Seeks Interest in German Possessions
The United States government states in its note to the League of Nations council that it shares equal concern with other allies over the German overseas possessions and their disposition under mandates.
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Associated Press
Paris
United States
Council of the
League of Nations
Mine Explosion Kills One In Centralia Mine
One man was killed and two others believed missing after a blast in Mine No 2 at Centralia Coat Co two miles south of Centralia Illinois early last night. The Associated Press reported the fatalities and suspected additional deaths.
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Associated Press
Centralia, Ill
Centralia Coat Co
Here
Comptroller Seeks National Bank Reports
The comptroller of currency issued a call for the condition of all national banks as of the close of business February 21. Mrs. Head, a respected local resident, is improving after a recent sinking spell that raised fears of a fatal outcome.
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Associated Press
Washington
Comptroller of Currency Today
Hoover Seeks Real Commerce Department Reform
Herbert Hoover said he would leave it to President-elect Harding to decide if he should be secretary of commerce or head European relief. He argued the department is largely scientific bureaus detached from commerce and promised changes to make it a real commerce department. President Wilson will ride with Harding in the inaugural program per Tumulty. Springfield moves to investigate state buildings and housing, with a joint legislative commission to study conditions and urge new laws.
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Associated Press
New York
Herbert Hoover
Harding
Hoover
Commerce
Department of Commerce
Wilson
Washington
Presi
White House
Tumulty
Congressional Committee
Springfield
Senate
John Dailey
Joint Legislative Commission
Housing and Building Commission
Illinois Conference split as Knox heads to enter tourney
A predicted break in the Illinois Intercollegiate Athletic Conference follows Knox college’s failure to enter its basketball team in the eleventh annual tournament in Decatur next week. President Muhl will survey members on whether Knox should be barred from the annual track meet as punishment.
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Associated Press
Bloomington
Illinois Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Knox College
Decatur
Muhl
Illinois Conference
Knox
Independent steel firm cuts wages at Jones & Laughlin
Pittsburg Pa Feb 24 A reduction approx 20 percent in pay of all labor at Jones and Laughlin Steel Co. will take effect March 1 The company one of the largest independent steel outfits in the country employs about 25000 men The new rate will be 37 cents per hour from 46 cents currently
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Associated Press
Pittsburg
Jones & Laughlin Steel Co
Pilot Finishes Ocean to Ocean Flight Arriving in Jacksonville
Lieutenant W. G. Coney completed the transcontinental ocean to ocean flight. He departed Love Field in Dallas at 10 40 last night and landed at Johnston Field near Jacksonville at 7 27 this morning. The Dallas to Jacksonville leg was flown mostly in darkness except for two hours.
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Associated Press
Jacksonville
Fla
iLieutenant
W. G. Coney
Love Field
Dallas
Texas
Johnston Field
Here
Rescue effort ends for seven men trapped by Dowell fire
Duquirn? Duquoin February 24 Associated Press says the operation to save seven men trapped by yesterday’s gallery fire at Dowell five miles south of town was virtually abandoned today with no hope of rescue.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Germany
Duquoin
Dowell
Here
Peoria Central Routs Manual in Key High School Showdown
Peoria Central defeated Manual at Bradley Gymnasium on Tuesday night, following a prior 26 to 11 win in the season series. Fans anticipate a hard fought, clean game when Central visits Manual again Saturday, amid strong local optimism.
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Peoria Manual
Peoria Central High School
Bradley Gymnasium
Macomb High School
Manual
Central
Central Lover Manual
Electric rate increase denied by Illinois commission
The Illinois Public Utilities Commission denied Central Illinois Public Service Company's request for emergency electric rate increases in 148 Illinois towns including Macomb Canton Anna Beardstown Charleston Havana Johnson City Olney Pana and Taylorville. The order calls for proceeding with records to decide permanent rates. the panel cites no legal provision for emergency hikes and notes the company’s low returns despite a 6 to 9 percent net return.
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Illinois Public Utilities Commission
Central
Ilinois Public Service Company
Macomb
Associated Press
Springfield
Illinois
The
Public Utilities Commission
Central Illinois Public Service Company
Thomas E. Dempsey
Old Commission
Issie
Small
Central Illinois Company
Canton
Anna
Beardstown
Charleston
Havana
Johnson City
Olney
Pana
Taylorville
Local teams skip Chicago basketball tournament
Normal Academy and the high school teams will not participate in the Chicago tournament this year due to scheduling conflicts with the district tournament. Some had believed the local teams would play in Chicago again this year.
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Chicago
Normal Academy
Packed House Sees Local Talent Benefit Play
A packed Illinois theatre crowd enjoyed the Florida shipboard comedy Aboard presented for the McDonough County Orphanage fundraiser. The cast included Geo Koch as Johnny Grady Beatrice Sloane played by Zelma Wear and Russell Whitsell as Billy Brady amid football misfortunes and missing teeth. Strong audience applause followed chorus numbers and solo specialties, with praise for the promoters and volunteers led by the Elks lodge.
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Florida
Illinois Theatre
McDonough County
U. S. Florida
Dan Cupid
Billy Brady
Russell Whitsell
Johnny Grady
Geo. Koch
Beatrice Shoane
Zelma Wear
Billy
Dame Fortune
Beatrice
The
Elks Lodge
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