Orphanage Benefit Game Announces Team Lineups
In a secret conference this morning Southside and Northside clubs settled on players to represent both sides for the benefit game at Macomb County Orphanage. The proposed lineup includes veteran names like Thompson Hall McGinnis and Whicher with younger recruits blending in. A 3 o'clock event features a school band, refreshments, and free seating with tickets available at the gate.
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Macomb Ds
Northside
Sam Thomp
T. Smith
Thompson
Ghrlin
Leroy Hall
Seusts
Frank McGinnis
Elthan
Bill Ward
Imell
Abram
Seegar
Gorams
Renz
Booth
Hummel
Hall
Porter
Iester
Byerly
Laughlin
James
Justin
Miller
Bussert
Eece
Southmt
Condoler Northsiders
Feller Golfing on 82nd Birthday Recounts Family Celebration
John Feller marked his 82nd birthday with a morning round of golf as his son and family planned a later dinner to celebrate. The event was noted in brief with lingering bystander attention in New York.
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Aasociated
John Feller
Fight Spirit Prevades Atmosphere
The article notes escalating duels from roosters to horses to people, showing a pervasive fighting spirit around the Dempsey Carpentier event. It cites incidents in country drives, fair grounds, and Bushnell as evidence that civil behavior hides a savage impulse beneath.
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Bushnell Record
Fair Grounds
Bushnell
Ice Shortage Strains Macomb and Tri City Regions
Ice plants run at capacity as hot weather drains supplies. Many towns lack ice entirely with prices from $6 to $9.50 per thousand pounds in Davenport Moline and Rock Island. Police and charities aid families and sick individuals. Bartonville sheriff escorts Vilasco Bean to state hospital after a ruling of insanity. Eva Manninger released after delinquency charge as she plans marriage tomorrow.
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Macomb
Old Sol
Monmouth
Cambridge
Geneseo
Alexis
Galva
Moline
Rock Island
Davenport
Tri-Cities
Eva Manninger
Harding Pushes Postponement of Bonus Bill and Tariff Action
President Harding visited the Senate and urged delaying the soldier bonus bill while prioritizing tariff and tax revisions. Secretary Mellon warned a rushed bonus measure could strain treasury funds, with leaders awaiting a formal executive message detailing the administration’s stance and the tempo of legislative action.
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Associated Press
Washington
Harding
Senate
Finance Committee
Pres. Harding
Mellon
Treasury
Sec. Mellon
Mr. Harding
Macomb to Host Colchester in Sunday Exhibition
Macomb base ball team meets Colchester on Sunday at Colchester field with a 3 PM start. Randolph and Kipling cite as Colchester battery while Douglas and Havens guard Macomb. Infielders Runkle Hamblin Howell Turner and outfielders Croxton Harmon Ray Murphy listed. Large Macomb crowd expected.
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Colchester
Macomb
Randolph
Kipling
Battery
Douglas
Havens
Runkle
Hamblin
Howell
Turner
Croxton
Harmon
Ray Murphy
Cow Hit by West Bound Train in Bardolph Area
A passenger train No. 7 struck a cow belonging to Wesley Mason on the Fleming farm near the track this morning. The animal, about 1400 pounds, entered from an adjacent pasture via an open gate and was shot after sustaining leg injuries.
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Bardolph News
Wesley Mason
Fleming Farm
By-Stander shoppers urged to compare merchants
The By-Stander notes a push for better merchant advertising to help shoppers compare prices and quality. Local business leaders emphasize clear offers and trustworthy information to guide purchasing decisions.
Colchester Farmer Declared Insane at County Court
Vilasco Bean a Colchester farmer, age 40, was declared insane at a county court hearing. He is likely to be moved to the Bartonville state hospital tomorrow. For three months he has suffered illness with delusions that his family poisons him and that friends oppose him. His main worry involves his son sent to a school for the feeble minded. Mental deficiency traces back to age four and has worsened since.
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Vilasco Bean
Colchester
State Hospital
Bartonville
Will of Pheobe Taylor Filed for Probate
The will of the late Miss Pheobe Taylor who died June 11 is filed for probate. Valuation of the estate is $3,200 all personal property. The will leaves the estate to brother Bentley W. Taylor to hold in trust for Fred E. Taylor with provisions for his support and eventual distribution to Bentley’s and Charles W. Taylor’s children. Executor named is Bentley W. Taylor. Will dated February 18, 1919, witnessed by Serilda Taylor and Mrs. H. F. Jones.
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Pheobe Taylor
Bentley W. Taylor
Fred E. Taylor
Chas. W. Taylor
Bb. W. Taylor
Serilda Taylor
H. F. Jones
Go On Macomb Then Folks Will Speak Well Of City
An essay notes visiting salesman praised Macomb for its good looking well dressed residents and pleasant campus. The piece argues that positive impressions depend on how locals present themselves and invite others to enjoy the city.
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Macomb
Maycomb
Visit by Miss Lenore Stephens to East Carroll kin
Miss Lenore Stephens of New York City arrives tonight to visit her parents Mr and Mrs A H Stephens of East Carroll Street and other relatives and friends.
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Lenore Stephens
New York City
A. H. Stephens
East Carroll Street
Peoria hardest hit as June job losses surge in Illinois
A Department of Labor survey of 1428 firms employing about 1.6 million people shows a 2.9 percent drop in employment in June from May. Peoria Illinois suffers the largest decline at 36.9 percent, with San Francisco and Syracuse following. All industries except some food, textile, leather, liquor, stone clay glass and tobacco manufacture report declines.
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Associated Press
Washington
Department of Labor
Peoria
Ill
San Francisco
Syracuse
N. Y
Youngstown
St. Louis
Automobile Strikes Bridge Railing Near Bushnell
A traveling salesman driving a Ford roadster struck the railing of a narrow bridge south of Bushnell about 9 pm. Dust and limited visibility contributed to the crash. only one fender was damaged as the car was held crosswise and delayed traffic for about 30 minutes.
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Red
Macomb
Bushnell
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