Taft Nomination Faces Senate Opposition Over Legal Experience
In a tense Senate session June 30 Former President William H. Taft was confirmed as Chief Justice despite opposition led by Senators Borah La Follette and Watson. Critics said Taft lacked recent legal experience for the nation’s highest court, while supporters cited his legal learning and judicial temperament.
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Es Supreme Court
Johnson
Taft
White House
Underwood
White
Knox
Willis
Ohio
Highway Officials Discuss Bridge Repair Plan Southwest of Here
A. H. Hutter and Geo. Burch visited the county to review repair options for the Tom Payne farm bridge after a tractor incident. County and township authorities will choose among plans. survey start on the $60,000,000 bond road north of here awaits orders due to limited surveyors. The auto trip began and ended with a noon return to Peoria.
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Peoria
Illinois
Geo. Burch
Bonham
Tom Payne
Here
Mr. Bonham
Ned
Robert Murphy
Hunter
Austrian Man Sentenced for Farmington Train Wreck
Galesburg Ill June 30 Mat Majetich an Austrian was found guilty of wrecking the Chicago Burlington and Quincy passenger train No 52 near Farmington October 11 1919 The jury sentenced him to not less than 14 years in the penitentiary The wreck killed engineer John J Faulk and left the engine overturned The trial lasting three and a half days featured circumstantial evidence and claims Majetich acted with I W W ties and revenge The case began August 6 1920 and ends with today verdict unless a motion for new trial is granted
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Majetich
A. J. Boutelle
Mayberry
Farmington
Wheeler
Circuit Court
Lombard Pennant Nailed to Pike's Peak
Galesburg reports President Tilden of Lombard College nailed a Lombard pennant to Pike's Peak last Tuesday morning. He also noted discovering a five hundred dollar friend of Lombard on Monday. The Tilden family has been touring the western states for about ten days and sends upbeat reports from Colorado Springs written last Tuesday.
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Tilden
Lombard — College
Pike’s Peak
Lombard
West
Colorado Springs
Visiting Milton Jennings Calls on Industry Friends
Milton Jennings of Moline Illinois, employed in the inspecting department at the John Deere plant, is visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Sherrine and with friends in Industry.
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Moline
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John Deere
Ed Sherbine
Newsome in Fight Left Eye Bleeding and Fearful Vision
Newsome, injured in a fight with Lon Thorpe, fears permanent blindness in one or both eyes after being struck with brass knuckles. The assault occurred at Newsome’s home, details involve a dispute over alcohol, Thorp e fled, and Newsome was taken to St Francis hospital for treatment. Postmaster notice follows about unchanged mail delivery and adjusted hours.
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Newsome
Jase
Purdum
Lon Thorpe
Bolen
Thorpe
C. W. Howell
Pathe Ig
Bill
Chief of Police
St. Francis Hospital
Alonzo Thorpe
Important Change in Post Office Closing Time
On Monday July 4 the local post office will close at 9 30 a m due to many business commitments and staffing adjustments affecting operations.
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Busiess
R. J. Simmons
Seat Sale For Big Bout Reaches Record
The advance sale of seats for the Dempsey Carpentier bout tomorrow has grossed about one and a quarter million dollars, promoter Tex Rickard announced today based on sales to 10 a.m. The $5 seats pushed sales toward the 1.5 million mark.
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Associated Press
New York
Tex Rickard
Colchester and Macomb Baseball Clash Set for Weekend
Colchester's lineup, bolstered by Industry players, faces Macomb at the fair grounds Sunday at 3:00 PM and again Monday at 10:00 AM. Douglas will pitch one game, with Mt Pleasant Jr. Lyons likely to start the other. Macomb fields stars Hamblin Run kle Turner Howell Croxton for two marquee exhibitions.
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Macomb
Fair Grounds
Douglas
Lyons
Mt. Pleasant
Ziggy
Hamblin
Boots
Runkle
Fatty
Turner
Doc”’ Howell
Rabbit
Croxton
Sheriff wins on drive parking for county officials
Cars belonging to county officials and clerks may be parked in the courthouse yard. The building and grounds committee chair previously disagreed, but today cars were parked in the drive as the sheriff's view prevailed.
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Court House Yard
Board of Sirvisors
Illness of Mrs Miller Reports Worsening Health
Mrs I L Miller of the First Ward is seriously ill with pneumonia after a fall that fractured her hip months ago. Her condition has been critical with hopes of recovery fading based on recent reports.
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I. L. Miller
Rotary Club Dinner Highlights Macomb Officials
Macomb city leaders attended the Rotary Club dinner at Pa fi All, with Mayor B. F. McLean and officials including John Graves and S. A. Thompson speaking on municipal aims and utility issues. W. P. Morgan and tree expert Crosser gave talks on citizenship and tree health as Thompson’s team won attendance honors.
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Macomb Rae Club
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W. P. Morgan
Normal School
B. F. McLean
John Graves
A. Thompson
Rotary
Switzer
State Commission
Crosser
Dr. Bacon
America
Morgan
Ship of the World
United States
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