State grand jury probes treasury scheme and bank ties
The Sangamon County grand jury continues its inquiry into state treasury irregularities involving Swift & Co. and Brundage allies. Governor Small faces pressure as testimony unfolds with officials likely to be called, aiming to expose alleged private gains and political influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan Ition
Sanigrand
Invesate Treasury
Treas
Luehrs
Seebe
Rvate
Brundage
Small
Ation
Brill
End Swift & Co
Esses
Correction notice on Holmes Park fireworks display
The By-Stander corrects an error from last night stating admission would be free for tonight's Holmes Park fireworks. A ten cent admission will be charged due to over 350 dollars worth of fireworks. The pool was filled with fresh water today in anticipation of a large swimming crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holmes Park
State treasurer vows to push reform despite attacks
The governor and state treasurer speak against alleged schemes by tax dodgers and rail barons. The governor pledges to veto waste, cut costs, and push revenue legislation. He proposes an extraordinary session from mid November to mid December to pursue measures on taxation and street railways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General ‘Assembly
Chicago
General Assembly
Good Roads Bodies Hold Special Meet
The Good Roads Bureau of the Commercial Association met to push road dragging toward the city. A committee of Fred Knight E M Conger and W C Miner was appointed to confer with the road and bridge committee of the board of supervisors. A report on available funds was to be prepared after discussions with the county board and Highway Superintendent W M Bonham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Roads Bureau
the Commercial Association
Board of Supervisors
Fred Knight
E. M. Conger
W.C. Miner
W. M. Bonham
Western Union Office Installs Hourly Time Clock
The Western Union Telegraph office in this city has installed a clock with an automatic setting device that corrects the time each hour. The new clock will be set hourly and provide accurate time to subscribers, per Associated Press notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Union Telegraph
Robinson Circus Arrives for Two Macomb Performances
John Robinson's circus comes to Macomb with a two show schedule at the fair grounds, unloading at Randolph street crossing from 5 to 6 pm and performances at 2 and 8 pm. A morning parade will run Lafayette to Calhoun and back, with a police corps ensuring order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Robinson
Macomb
Fair Grounds
Randolph Street
Smith Randolph
Lafayette Streets
Robinson’s
Robinson Circus
Lafayette Street
Calhoun
Thomas EF. Murray
Robinson’s Circus
Colchester Boot Legger Bonds After Arrest in Bushnell
Verne Lawson of Colchester was arrested in Bushnell on selling intoxicants. He posted $1,600 bond and was released. His case set for December in county court with T. H. Downing and his mother Esther B. Lawson as sureties. Lawson testified that Chas Burke bought intoxicants from him and paid a $60 fine and costs. States Attorney A. L. Hainline filed information yesterday and Lawson was held overnight with Sheriff Sapp before posting bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verne Lawson
Colchester
Bushnell
T. H. Downing
Esther B. Lawson
Lawson
E. B. Sowers
Chas, Burke
A. L. Hainline
Sapp
Republicans Override Opposition To Tariff
The House adopted the special rule governing consideration of the Fordney tariff bill despite near solid Democratic opposition. The enactment signals unity within the Republican ranks on tariff policy and advances the legislative process for the bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associate A
Washington
House
Presbyterian church social by Christian Endeavor Society
The Christian Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian church hosts a social at the church Thursday evening. Admission is free and a silver offering will be taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian
Christian Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian Church
Nations Favor Armament Reduction Conference
The United States reports favorable replies from all but one power regarding a conference on armament limits. Officials near agreement on possible start dates consider November 11 Armistice Day. Paris says France will accept the invitation to the conference without reserve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
United States
Paris
Women Must Bare Their Ears To World
Chicago July 12 hair dressers push fashion new dictate that ears be shown. Six months earlier authorities declared ears should be visible for all the world to see. Modest women resisted preferring ankles or knees unveiled with straps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Bandit Takes Wedding Ring For Self
Chicago July 12. After A. F. Manke of Evanston paid $32 to a masked holdup man who snatched his wedding ring the bandit said he would need it next week. Evanston police consider attending weddings this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
A. F. Manke
Evanston
Ears Hidden No More in Chicago Hair Academy Policy
An official from the Chicago Hair Dressing Academy declares ears must be shown. Women agree to pin hair into ringlets on the head well above the ears to comply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Hair Dressing Academy
Milady
Harding Opposes Soldier Bonuses in Senate Address
President Harding warned the senate that enacting adjusted compensation for World War veterans would threaten national financial stability. He said obligations are to the disabled and dependent, and urged against spending billions in bonuses. Chairman Penrose moved to recommit the bonus bill to the Finance Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Harding
Senate
Penrose
Inance Committee
Legion Buys Fans for Disabled Vets at Holmes Hospital
The Macomb legion post approved purchasing three or four electric fans for the Holmes hospital veterans annex to ease the heat wave. Dr. T.A. Wayland and Rudolph Leander were named to arrange the purchase, using funds from the poppy sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holmes Hospital
Legion
Macomb Legion Post
T.A. Wayland
Rudolph Leander
Accused Man Escapes During Dearborn Mail Robbery Case
Peter Gus enberg arraigned with Tim Murphy and others in Chicago for the Dearborn station $350000 mail robbery. He escaped federal officials while being led to the government building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Peter Gusenberg
Landis
Big Tim
Murphy
Dearborn Station
Birthday Notation for Q C Hamnling
A brief birthday note appears noting Monday as the birthday of Q C Hamnling, with a reference to a street name likely on Peifte Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Q. C. Hamnling
Epeihier Piefte Street
Two Escapees Captured After Rushville Jail Break
Virgil Hale and Walter Woodard were captured ten miles west of Rushville at 9 pm after an attempted second escape. Hale suffered a shotgun wound to the face losing an eye, while Woodard was not injured. The third fugitive, William Marshall, remains at large and suspected in Brown county, with warrants for attempted poisoning near Littleton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Hale
Rushville
Lashbrook
Hale
Walter Woodard
William Marshall
Brown County
Howard Wells
Ray Walker
Oxcar Chockley
Tie
Littleton
James Avery
Colchester Liquor Case Set For Rehearing July 20
The Colchester case against James and Erwin Wayland charged with selling intoxicating liquor was moved to July 20 before Justice Ralston after a hung jury. The trial, moved from Colchester to Macomb court, occurred in the United Court room with the defendants free on bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colchester
James
Erwin Wayland
Also Mentioned on This Page
S$ San
Edward E. Milfore
Sangad
Investi‘state Treasury
Brund
BPR
Sangamon
Miller
X Wiper
Good Roads
Good Roads Bureau of Commercial Club
Western Union Office
Robinson
London
Pent DE Valera
Premiser Lloyd George
de Valera
London Times
Lloyd George
Mr. de Valera
Jang Christian Smuts
Dominions
Sinn Fein
Bond
Bandit
Self
Fage
Hale and Woodard
Marshall
Justice Ralston
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!