06 Jul 1920
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Newspaper
Macomb Daily By Stander
Location
Macomb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1920
Page
1
An emerging figure Cox secures a strong reception amid party unity as the Ohio gubernatorial race progresses. Supporters pledge continued backing while opponents call for vitally needed reforms in state leadership.
James Cox secures the Democratic nomination on the forty-fourth ballot after a long deadlock at the national convention. Colorado and Alabama flip to Cox as McAdoo loses ground. the vote builds to a majority and the motion to unanimous support passes amid a roar.
Judge James G. Johnson of Springfield introduces Gov. James M. Cox as the Democratic candidate for president at a campaign event in Ohio. The speaker stresses Cox’s war leadership, business skill, and long service as governor, noting his record on labor laws and state modernization.
Wm Minner a East Jackson street fish dealer Sam and his brother in law from Peoria and Ray Elting went to Brooklyn for a fishing trip Saturday night. They reported a nineteen pound yellow catfish caught in Crooked Creek at that place along with several other sizable fish.
A Sunday morning blaze damaged a coal house at Smith Camron's residence on North McArthur street after a bonfire. Firefighters arrived promptly and extinguished the fire with minimal damage.
Wm E Nelson and Leatha Cale of Macomb are listed as licensed to wed. The notice records a marriage license filing for the couple in Macomb.
The Illinois Electric Porcelain Co gains Lincoln street east from Mechanic to College and College street north from Lincoln to Pierce in exchange for a four foot concrete sidewalk on Mechanic between Lincoln and Pierce. The move creates a solid plot for the factory after recent land purchases and street vacation approval.
Mr and Mrs C H Young of Indianapolis visiting Mr and Mrs Simeon Whittlesey of this city were in the Peoria yards wreck Saturday evening but uninjured. Mr Young manages the Onedin hotel in Indianapolis, a leading city hotel.
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Leeds of Bushnell are the parents of a daughter born Sunday July 4. Mrs Leeds was formerly Miss Agnes Quinn of this city.
Macomb centered a regional festival with free diversions and parades drawing crowds from within twenty miles. Prizes of 10 and 5 dollars were awarded for floats and descriptions, with institutions and businesses triumphing in various categories. Speakers included Judge Charles Schofield, who urged reverence for shared institutions.
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