Illinois Barred Athletes Shock Campus in 1920s Sanction
The Associated Press reports nine University of Illinois athletes were barred from varsity competition for playing semi pro, including stars like Gamage, Walquist, Cran, Sterna and Crangle. Officials cited professional play as the cause, with Zuppke’s football lineup expected to rebuild for 1922. The action followed conference discussions and a November council meeting.
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Associated Prese
Universilinois
Uniy
Carlinville
Council
Ji Wey
Ficulty Athletic Board
L ‘Vy
Illinois
Vial
Harry Gam Oooub
Gamage
Zuppke Regu OX En
Parti
Ave University
Walquist
Jack Cran
Simpson
John 'Paul
Milligan
P. T
Crangle
Sterna
Zuppke
Cline
Oifiela
Thlini J
Cran-1
Buckeyes
Caume
Taylorville
Notre
George Huff
Esther Meeting Held at MB Church News
Esthers will hold a church meeting in January at 7 30 p m with present attendance noted. Reports mention a Mexico trip and a county matter tied to sales and a business trip, while other garbled lines reference deaths and losses without clear detail.
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Esthers
2000 Hope Man Is Subject of King
Ronald James of Good Hope area was born in the United States but became a subject of King George V while living in Canada. After returning to the U S he found his U S citizenship void and filed for naturalization. He came back to the states in 1916.
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Ronald James
King George
Canada
Good Hope
George V
England
Ireland
United States
Mr. James
Circuit Court
James
Killer robber picked from bank staff lineup in Clifton case
Pittsburgh January 28 Associated Press reports Winlter Joyce and Orin Graeme two Pittsburgh men were identified by bank employees as participants in the First National Bank of Clifton robbery where assistant cashier Harry Moss was killed. Frank King the bank janitor pointed to Graeme as the shooter while others said the man who climbed the partition barrel to Moss fired the fatal shot. Seven detainees were later lined up at Central Police Headquarters after being captured following the escape from detectives.
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Pittsburgh
Winlter Joyce
Orin Graeme
First National Bank of
Clifton
Itarold Moss
Graeme
Frank King
Moss
Lover
Joyce
King
Queen Esther Winter Frolic Planned by Society
Plans are complete for the Queen Esther Winter Frolic by the Queen Esther Society to be held at the M E church on February 3. A short play Granny of the Hills will be presented at 7 30 followed by stunts and amusements including a Musical dogy photograph gallery shoot the debuts fortune telling grab box candy booths and an eat room in the basement famed for coffee hot chocolate cake and sandwiches. Everyone is invited for an evening of jollity to turn pennies into fun and banish care.
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Queen Esther
Queen Esther Society
M. E. Ehiveh
Governor Small seeks separate trial in embezzlement case
Waukegan January 28. Governor Lien Small and co defendant Vernon Curtis seek separate trials to avoid prejudice from publicity. Attorneys argue joint trial would taint Curtis due to widespread newspaper attacks and Republican factional fights. Court proceedings delayed as arguments continue.
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Associated Presse
Waukegan
Small
Vernon Curtis
Curtis
Grant Park
Waukegai
Lien Small
C. C. Edwards
New Ruling For Insured Mail Fee And Local Notices
A new policy takes effect February 1 requiring signed receipts for insured parcels delivered via lock boxes or rural routes. City carriers will sign, others must sign receipts. Also, Litchfield enacts vaccination certificates for school staff and students. News Herald cites up to five percent excluded. Alexander County burial bid sets $0.01 per pauper outside Cairo. city limits bid at $20.
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Litchfield
The
News-Herald
Cairo
Alexander County
Western Illinois towns suffer January fires across several cities
The article notes widespread January blazes in western Illinois with Galesburg Kewanee Rock Island and Burlington each experiencing multiple alarms. Causes point to defective fires dry aging shingle roofs and leaves in gutters as soot-filled flues spark fires on old roofs. Many residents neglect fall gutter cleaning despite authorities urging cleanup.
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Macomb
Ilinois
Galesburg
Kewanee
Rock Island
Burlington
Farm Home Destroyed by Fire Near Adair
The Arch ie Emel farm home six miles east of Adair burned Thursday morning with total loss of the house and contents except a sewing machine and a few small items. Mrs Emel had left her children with a neighbor to shop in Table Grove while Mr Emel worked in the timber. Neighbors arrived as the fire grew, but access was impossible. The cause is believed to be from the cooking stove.
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Archie Emel
Adair
Reverend Vance to lecture on Alaska slides at three towns
Reverend John R. Vance presents a slide lecture series titled Transformation of Alaska. He is set to speak Sunday night in Oquawka Thursday night in Good Hope and Tuesday night in Pecirie City. Additional missionary slides follow later.
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John R. Vance
Alaska
Oquawka
Good Hope
Pecirie City
Stoneking Land Sold to Fred Carey at Court House
The 144 acres in Kethel township from the Hiram Stoneking estate sold this afternoon at the courthouse for 5700 dollars. Fred Carey was the purchaser.
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Stoneking Land
Fred Carey
Kethel Township
Hiram Stoneking
Court House
Fire damages home north of Industry
Fire sparked from a chimney fell onto the roof of O. B. Kinkade's house north of Industry. Miss Kinkade was home alone and escaped as neighbors fought the blaze with a bucket brigade, confining it to a 14 by 5 foot area with minor water damage to one room.
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O. B. Kinkade
Industry
Miss Kinkade
Father's Death in Train Collision Reported
The By-Stander notes the accidental death of Charles Adams, 60, of Elmwood, after a car carrying him was struck by a train. Prof. Clinton Adams of Colchester High School, his son, learned of the tragedy by telegram and departed for home in the evening. a passenger in the car, an 80 year old man, was seriously injured.
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Associated Press
Charles Adams
Elmwood
Clinto Adams
Colchester High School
Adams
Ice Plant Upgrades At Central Illinois Public Service
Central Illinois Public Service will overhaul its ice plant to install all new equipment with electric power. Daily capacity rises from 25 to about 32, potentially 35 tons in emergencies, enabling more shipments beyond Macomb’s needs. A. H. Perrier notes a census of artificial ice users to project summer demand and merchant trade adjustments.
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Ilinoig Public Service Company
Macomb
A. H. Perrier
Last Chance for Olson on Monday
The state auditor notified B F McLean as temporary Bardolph bank receiver that Bardolph bank certificates held by Jourgen Olson arrived in Springfield. A conference in Macomb next Monday is expected as parties proceed to secure backing for notes and determine if Olson will meet demands or face bankruptcy court action.
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McLean
Bardolph Bank
Jourgen
Olson
Springfield
Macomb
St. Paul
Affar
Polar Bar Chosen Name for Laughlin Ice Cream Delicacy
Laughlin Chocolate Shop selected Polar Bar as the winning name from about 300 entries. A $3 gold piece prize will be shared by Mrs. George Wetzel of Adair and Miss Lois Louise Barclay of Scotland Township after two contestants submitted the same winning name. Other strong candidates included Klondike Kake Iceberg Yukon Bar Siberian Dip and Arctic Sandwich.
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Laughlin Chocolate Shop
Laughlin Shop
George Wetzel
Adair
Lois Louise Barclay
Scotland Township
Excellent meeting at Center Chapel Walnut Grove township
Residents of Center chapel neighborhood in Walnut Grove township gathered at the church for a social meeting planned by Rev Bates. R A Donoghue farm adviser spoke on farm bureau work and Rev Turner of Willow Grove gave a brief address. An excellent lunch was served.
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Center Chapel
Walnut Grove Township
Bates
R. A. Donoghnue
Rev.urner
Willow Grove
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