26 Jan 1922
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Newspaper
Macomb Daily By Stander
Location
Macomb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1922
Page
1
An incident near Los Skull Frao resulted in the death of Lek Sota Wan after being struck by a horse kick. Authorities are investigating the accident as a fatal equine encounter in the rural area.
The body of Shields. a former Seiota resident born in Kentucky in August, was found at his Monmouth area home two miles from the barn. Death reportedly due to a horse kick, causing facial injuries. He was discovered by his wife after she searched the barn when he did not return home. Witnesses include John Lagg and others. services and interment planned for the following month. He leaves Kathryn Hardesty and other relatives.
The article notes a bank settlement involving Ytom Olson and mentions locals awaiting details. It references Mr Whitlock and comments on delays while Olson and his family return from New York after a week away.
E E Vorhees reports strong local support for Near East Relief in Blandinsville with $60 from three Sunday schools $60 from I O C F and the A F A M each $60 from two ladies groups and more in sight Prairie City reports progress under Will Westfall as chairman Fraternal groups join in aiding fatherless and motherless children urging action Sixty dollars can save a life for a year.
Coach Wilson's Black Skippers travel to Stare Friday to face Ful ton county basketball in a highly anticipated game. Hanan has a heavy cold and Peck a strained ankle may miss action though lineup reshuffles are expected. Keokuk game follows Saturday night as a thriller.
The government announced readiness to sue Deyton Wright and Wright Martin Aircraft for more than 7 million dollars in alleged overpayments on cost plus war contracts. Attorney General Daugherty said the Justice Department air frauds bureau had collaborated with prosecutors to prepare the suits.
Senate resolution seeks probe into alleged efforts by persons associations and corporations called the fertilizer and waterpower trust to block government leasing of the Muscle Shoals project. Senator Harris of Georgia introduced the measure with Mr Morris signaling action soon.
The XNXMD members marked an anniversary of their order today at the Illinois Theatre. They attended afternoon events and were later served refreshments at Try Chocolate Shop.
A tumultuous report notes widespread crime in Chicago surrounding Pope Benedict yesterday. Authorities say incidents surged with multiple reports of theft and disturbance near key locations. No further details on suspects or outcomes available at this time.
Police report last night’s crimes include one bandit killed four arrested, $16 000 loot from burglaries and holdups, a ticket agent shot in the wrist. Meanwhile Pope Benedict XV was entombed in solemn ceremonies at St Peters as Cardinal La Fontaine eyed papal succession.
The national agricultural conference unanimously adopted the report of its committee on agriculture and price relations. It also urged U S government good offices to aid Europe's economic rehabilitation and to limit crop acreage to restore farmers purchasing power. Charles Carey was indicted for robbing Fred Hatch and posted $1,000 bond for January term appearance, with Everett Willey signing.
Mrs. R. D. Munson and her niece Mies Della Mae Curtis attended the presentation of The Pot Boiler at Lombard College. Eugene Munson, Mrs. Munsun's son, takes a leading role in the play.
Oil used for boiler at C. I. P. S. Co. plant leaked from a tank car Tuesday evening. A defective valve blamed for the spill. About 200 gallons recovered by pumping from ground near the freight depot. Officials expect up to 500 more gallons recoverable as weather warms.
Three pastsenver ships were trapped about one mile east of the Chicago rigg er mouth after a northeast wind swept the ice across the lake from the Mihizew shores.
Emmet Arnold of the Macomb Sewerpipe Works debunks rumors that the east plant may be sold to the Purington brick interests. He calls the talk absurd and says the Dickey interests would not consider a sale, and brick makers would find the plant unsuitable for their needs.
A Washington column explores a sales tax proposal touted as paying for everything and notes Republican Allies argue it would be easy to enforce and hit ordinary people hardest. The piece mocks how supporters call it protection while critics insist it would force soldiers to pay their own bonus and labels the plan as a political maneuver amid broad Democratic-leaning press.
In a Macomb Rotary address State Senator Carlson of Moline urged changes to Illinois legislature rules. He cited 17 laws in five months and 292 in the last five days, calling it impossible to study all measures before enactment and proposing a 15 day third reading requirement. Charles Taylor of Rotary urged citizenship support and warned against condemning the whole structure.
Three bandits posing as prohibition officers bound and gagged three servants at Maurice Rothchild's Chicago home and stole wine and liquors valued at $50,000. They gained entry by claiming an investigation. two nightwatchmen were off duty when the raid occurred.
Opponents of the Dyer anti-lynching bill were defeated when a motion to strike the enacting clause failed 139 to 100. Republican votes joined Democrats in supporting the bill, signaling strong legislative backing. The short-day floor action occurred in Washington with coverage from Associated Press.
Washington officials indicate the United States is opposed to participating in a general economic conference at the Genoa date, while favoring a later meeting after Europe stabilizes. Some officials believe Genoa could yield better results with more time for European conditions to improve.
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