Social and Dance Installation Led by Mrs He burg
A social afternoon and evening followed by a banquet marked by a yellow color scheme and formal services. Attendees included officers and many members such as Martha Henry, William Johnson, Mabel Benner, Leura Gorbach, Jessie Utley, and others listed among the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belock
Martha H. Henry
William C. Johnson
Hine Swango
Mabel Benner
Ura Flack
Leura Gorbach
Jessie Utleyie Norton
Mary C. Lawrence
Thomas Eddy
John Ledgerwood
F. Klein
Minnie Hollis
Irs
Myrtle Lawyer
Mabel Dowe
Fire damages residence on North Ward Street
A dwelling on 24 North Ward Street suffered fire damage traced to a faulty flue. The roof suffered a hole, shingles burned, and the blaze was extinguished after efforts by local residents. One occupant, aged, was ill but reportedly able to sit up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Ward
Ma comb seeks toll charge against Bushnell line
The Macomb Telephone Company filed a complaint with the state public utilities commission asking that the Mann Telephone Company be required to charge 10 cents for all messages on its wires between Bushnell and Macomb. Only limited details were available as officials were unavailable for comment.
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Associated Press
Springfield
Macomb Telephone Company
State Public Utilities Commission
Mann Telephone Company
Bushnell and
Macomb
E. S. Slusher
Macomb Telephone Co
Mann
Bushnell
Cannon Denies Mortgaged Car Sale False Claims
W Otto Cannon of Blandinsville Illinois rejects a Rock Island mortgage car sale tale. He says he bought a Cadillac in Rock Island traded for an Overland with a mortgage and paid weekly, and that foreclosures and false statements followed. The By-Stander notes the piece only quoted a detective and did not confirm the story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Otto Cannon
Rock Island
Blandinsville
Ill
Macomb
Otto Cannon
Relief and disarmament talk faces naval committee
Secretary Daniels and General Bliss testified on world arms reduction urging prompt, fair talks. Daniels warned the US fleet lags in light cruisers and aircraft carriers, risking weaker blockades and information, while Bliss warned of a potential German rearmament if others avoid disarmament. Berlin reports treadmill of Russia under communism and a jailed American socialist couple recounts harsh Soviet conditions.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States
House Naval Affairs Committee
Bliss
Supreme War Council
Paris
Blisg
Germany
Daniels
Dueo
Berlin
Russia
iIt
M. Schwartz
San Francisco
Moscow
America
Jessie M. Molle
Roval
Scher
Lenin
Trotsky
Tchitcher
Calder Proposes Federal License for Coal Dealers
Washington January 12 a bill from Chairman Calder of the senate committee proposes federal regulation of the coal industry. It would empower the president to fix prices and profits in emergencies or shortages and establish a licensing system for operators and dealers with heavy taxes on profits of robbers and brokers to drive coal directly from producer to consumer.
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Associated Press
Washington
Jan
Calder
Senate
French Cabinet Resigns After Deputies Vote
Paris firm reports Premier Leygues cabinet resigns after defeat in the chamber of deputies over postponing interpellations until after allied premiers conference.
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Dv Ancarnated
Paris
Jai
Leygues
Chamber of Deputies
Reduction of U S Occupation Army in Germany
Washington January 12 reduction of American forces of occupation in Germany from 15000 to 8000 has been ordered by the War Department. Secretary Baker said the cut is under way and the daily operating cost for 15000 troops was about 79000 dollars, with Germany to pay maintenance under the armistice terms.
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Associated Press
Washington
Giermany
War Department
Baker
Lighted cigarette threatens big loss in Springfield
A lighted cigarette dropped in a cloak room of a dance hall last night is considered a probable cause of a fire that threatened Springfield's main business corner. The blaze was fought for two hours and extinguished with water, damaging a dental office a picture show and the Knights of Pythias hall for about $10,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Springfield
Camie
Knights of Pythias Hall
Alderman Howard Ill at Home on West Adams Street
Alderman S. B. Howard, ill at his West Adams street home, is reported not to be fully well today based on word received at noon. The update follows earlier concerns about his health and current condition.
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Howard
S. B. Howard
West Adams
Injured man shows marked improvement after train jump
Denis Williams of this city, badly injured yesterday when he jumped from a freight train near Prairie City, remained conscious at Holmes hospital and shows signs of rapid recovery. He recounted leaving Bushnell to work near Prairie City, the train failing to stop, and his fall head first on the gravel road bed. He credited heavy clothing with mitigating injuries and noted he spent the previous night with his brother at Bushnell while hauling straw.
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Denis Williams
Streight
Prairie City
Holmes Hospital
Bushnell
Banquet Called Off After Canadian Aerial Club Row
The Aerial Club of Canada canceled its official banquet for three American naval balloonists after an incident at Mattice Ontario. Lieutenants Farrell and Hinton fought over a letter to Hinton’s wife, ending with Farrell knocking Hinton down at a table. both men later breakfasted together, and the dispute appeared resolved.
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Associated Press
Toronto
Ontario
Aerial Club of Canada
Mattice
Farrell
Hinton
Farrel
Ont
Hudson [Bay Company
Moose Factors
Ad Dee
Banks Elect Officials Across McDonough County
McDonough county banks announce annual elections with Union National Macomb and five banks listing directors and officers. Colchester Bushnell Blandinsville and other towns show president vice president cashier and assistant roles for 2025.
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Macomb
Bushnell
Blandinsville
Colchester
United States
McDonough County
Union National
Albert Eads
B. F Melean
J. W. Bailey
L. F. Gumbart
Albert E. Bailey
B. F. McLean
A. E. Bailey
J. H. Foster
W. H. Morley
Walter McLean
Harold Noel
Mgr
Lucy H. Dunn
Mattie Rexroat
Bessie Hunnicutt
Macomb National
J. O
J. M. Cake
Mae M. Pinckley
J. J. Ball
G. W. Hagaman
C. E. Oblander
C. M. McElevain
C. E. Henry
Mac M. Pinckley
J. M. Gale
C. M. McElvain
J. L. Sanders
Clara Korn
First National Bank of
Sophus Keys
William J. Sticklen
J. S. Grate
Walter Keys
L. Welch
C. E B. Wright
T. Martin
Mr. Grate
N. R. Grigsby
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Anna Ha Frost
Jennie Brown
Clara Mulnie
Cora Slusher
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Mann Telephone Co
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Topeka
Kan
Charles Crane
Charles Sheldon
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General Bliss
Secretary Daniels
Otzar
Schwartz
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Macomb Hospital
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