Illinois Republicans Split Over Governor Small Factions
Local report outlines two rival factions in the Illinois GOP as candidates for the legislature emerge. Leaders in Macomb and county committees align with anti Small or pro Small camps, with possible bids for sheriff and other posts. Observers note shifting support among state and county figures amid a year of factional contest and resignations.
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Jean
Small - Brundage-Sherman-Chisibune-McCormick
Nough County
Candius
Estion
H. L. Miller
H. Gs
Macomb
Ester
Viary
Nators
Ler
Small
Political stakes rise as parties rally for 2024 battles
The article notes intense partisan energy with Republicans and Democrats eager to capitalize on a dynamic political landscape. It frames the contest as serious business for the GOP and entertaining fodder for Democratic supporters.
Lyndon Bank Cashier Confesses in Missing Funds Case
Sterling Illinois January 9 state bank examiners reveal a $40 000 to $50 000 shortage at First State Bank Lyndon due to cashier Arthur Russell who disappeared Thursday. The locked time safe yielded a note blaming only him and exonerating directors. Officials say the cashier ran a months long embezzlement with book juggling.
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Associated Press
Sterling, Ill
First State Bank
Lyndon
Arthur Russell
Russell
Jleing
Newberry Denies Guilt Amid Senate Defense
The article reports Senator Newberry of Michigan declaring his innocence in the Ford Ochner case. He says he is willing to speak to clear his name, cites no unlawful acts, and wraps up his prepared statement after questioning by Senator Walsh.
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Associated Press
Washington
Newberry
Michigan
Senate
Henry Ford
Senate of the
United States
Committee of the Senate
Walsh
Montana
Grand Rapids
Senator Newberry
Eliminate All Grade Crossings Across Federal Highway System
Washington officials announce that grade crossings will be replaced with bridges or underpasses on all roads within the federal aid highway system. Railroads share half the cost, with policy supported by state and railroad officials and the American Association of State Highways Officials. From 1918 to 1920 thousands injured or killed at grade crossings underscore the push for safer routes.
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Colmar
Washington
Bureau of Public Roads
Department of Agriculture
American Association of State
Federal Highway Aid Fund
Bureau
United States
Jefferson City to Be Permanent Army Hospital
President Hardin signed an executive order to establish a permanent hospital for ex service men at Jefferson City Missouri as part of the Jefferson City Barracks military reserve.
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Associated Prees\ Washburton
Hardin
Jefferson City
Jefferson City Barracks Military Reserve
Insurance Executive Dies After Five-Story Fall
Arthur Meader a 69 year old manager for the Illinois Insurance Company died in Rock Island after falling from a fifth story window while dusting furniture at an office building. Authorities said he accidentally went through the open window.
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Associated Press
Rock Island
Arthur Meader
Illinois Insurance Company
Adair Shippers to Meet Next Saturday
The Adair livestock shipping association will hold its annual meeting next Saturday at 10 a.m. An address by H. Thompson, chairman of the Illinois Agricultural Association legislative committee and Adams county farm bureau vice president, will discuss livestock marketing.
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Adair Livestock Shipping Association
H. Thompson
Illinois Agricultural Association
Adams County Farm Bureau
Thompson
Griffith Nominated for Chief Executive
Arthur Griffith was placed in nomination this afternoon for the office of chief executive to form a provisional government for Ireland. The report notes the nomination occurred on January 9 in Dublin as preparations continued.
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Associated Press
Dublin
Dail Eireann
Beamonn de Valera Srone
Irish Republic
House
Iseucsion
Michael Collins
de Valera
Dail
Thomas Clarke
DeValera
George Duffy
Ireland
Griffith
Collins
Arthur Griffith
Arbuckle’s Second Manslaughter Trial Set for Wednesday
The second manslaughter trial of Fatty Arbuckle, accused of causing Virginia Rappe’s death, is scheduled to begin Wednesday after two days of hearings in the superior court. Also noted, W R Bottorff departed for Rockford for an American Insurance Men's Association convention, with Mrs Bottorff and daughter visiting relatives in Avon.
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Associated Press
San Francisco,al
Fatty
Arbuckle
Virginia Rappe
W.R. Bottorff
Rockford
American Insurance Men’s Association
Sheriff Seizes 32 Quarts of Booze at County Jail
A questionable liquor stash grows at the county jail as 32 quarts are added to the jail's stores. The report hints at a forthcoming celebration by Sheriff Sapp's successor, whoever that may be, amid unclear details and local slang.
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Sapp
Sville
Odd Fellows Meet at Blandinsville for Homecoming Event
The I O O F association in McDonough county gathered hundreds at Blandinsville Saturday for the regular monthly meeting and to celebrate the Blandinsville lodge anniversary. New nurses entered Holmes hospital training school including Miss Curtis and Miss Harris of Blandinsville and Miss Boyd Toulon Carver Colchester.
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Odd Fellows
McDonough County
Blandinsville
County
I. O. O. F. Association
Holmes Hospital Training School
Misses Curtis
Harris
Boyd
Toulon
Carver
Colchester
Ambassador Harvey Injured in Cannes Car Crash
George Harvey American ambassador to Great Britain was injured in a morning car collision and taken to his hotel in Cannes. He walked to his room but remained dazed with back bruises and shock. Crance uninjured Steed bruised. The accident halted official duties for days.
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Associated Press
Cannes
France
George Harvey
Great Britain
Richard Cranee
U. S
Wickham Steed
London Times
Ambassador Harvey
Harvey
Crance
Steed
Briand
Lloyd George
Germany
Cam
Macomb Association Seeks Neutral Stance on Route No 9
LaHarpe Blandinsville Sciota and Colchester citizens met with Macomb Commercial Association to press for hard road Route No 9. Charles Foulke declined to back any action, stressing neutrality while C W Warner outlined LaHarpe favored northward route via Good Hope and Blandinsville to Carthage, urging consideration of northern Hancock county interests.
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Good Roads Bureau
Macomb Commercial Association
Macomb
Charles O. Foulke
LaHarpe
Blandinsville
Sciota
Colchester
Mr. Foulke
C. W. Warner
8. H. Trego
la Harpe
Good Roads Bureau 7
Insville
Warner
la Marpe
Mississippi River
Hancock County
Good Hope
Mlandinsville
Carthage
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Warren County Committee
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Sheriff Sapp
Odd Fellows Meeting
National Movement
Beermanent Army Hospital
Adair Shippers
Lawrence Stanley Mitchell
Swan Creek
Agatha Jaanita Trone
Arbuckles
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