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19 Jul 1921
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Newspaper
Macomb Daily By Stander
Location
Macomb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1921
Page
1
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July 19 report shows new evidence planned for the county grand jury about the $10,000,000 state loan during Gov. Sen Lieut. Gov. Fred E. Miller's term. Testimony from Edward E. Mil at the treasurer's office and other witnesses may clarify who handled about $2,000,000 of the funds and if the loan tied to the Grant Park Bank. The jury will hear further details and report to FE. 8. Smith.
Mrs Mowberedol of Philadelphia testified to a House committee investigating Grover Cleveland Bergdoll, the slacker son, saying she paid 5000 to Major Campbell on Governor's Island to press officials in Washington to win his release.
Lightning struck the big silo at the Chas Stiarwalt farm four miles northeast of Good Hope, shattering the roof and tearing out bricks. Minor damage reported, rain general and welcomed by farmers. Two straw stacks on the Frank Haines farm burned Sunday forenoon after threshing Saturday. Suspected sparks may have started the blaze, but not proven.
A coach load of Macomb Rotarians and wives leave at 7 51 am for Quincy to be guests of the Quincy club. They sing on departure and will spend a noon luncheon at the Country Club followed by a bridge party for the ladies and an evening picnic at South Park with the Quincy group.
About 150 teachers are expected to take the teachers examination at the Macomb high school on Thursday and Friday under County Superintendent B. E. Decker. Examinations cover all grades of certificates and specials. candidates must have two years of high school work. Last year 130 attended, with July exams typically the largest. Macomb's turnout exceeds similar cities due to local normal school students taking the test.
Chicago July 19 Nick Torino a cigar clerk was shot seven times and died. Police guard a witness who claims the killing arose from a political feud in the 19th ward. Investigations also consider a Blackhand plot amid circulating rumors.
Sir James Craig announces from London that he leaves for Belfast and will not participate in a Lloyd George De Valera peace conference. He says Sinn Fein victory shows Ulster self determination and criticizes any partition plan while urging terms on areas outside Ulster and promising cooperation with southern Ireland.
The Klein-Barclay orchestra will provide music for the Tuesday jitney dance at Holmes Park. With cooler weather after yesterday’s rain, attendance is expected to surpass the usual turnout.
A statewide appeal urges immediate coal purchases to avoid winter shortages. Burlington Railroad vice president E P Bracken warns of a looming coal crisis, noting heavy stockpiling and rail capacity plans to ensure continued service and efficient distribution before winter weather.
Farmers of McDonough county will pool wool for shipment Friday. Wool will be sent to the National Wool storage warehouse in Chicago for handling by the livestock marketing department of the Illinois Agricultural Association. Loading starts 7 a.m. and continues to 6 p.m. local time.
Mrs. Jane McCrea formerly Miss Jane Wissler of Table Grove died in an apparent train accident near Jefferson Oregon on a Sunday. The telegram said she received a broken neck after being struck by an onrushing train while crossing a railroad track. Her husband Mr. McCrea was badly injured and hospitalized with undisclosed injuries.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Roy Egan hinted at revelations involving national figures in the Chicago whiskey ring probe led by James W Walsh and his wife. The ring is alleged to have sold 75 000 to 100 000 dollars of liquor to top Chicagoans, including millionaires, with eight witnesses to be interviewed today during the Republican convention period.
Canton July 18. Ipava Pleasant township supervisor Robert Hammond died at his Ipava home after heart trouble last night around 9 pm. Born in Ireland March 17 1854 he was 67 years old. He lived in New York City then Fulton county near Spain most his life. Survived by eight children from first marriage and four from second marriage plus several grandchildren. He was a member of the Masonic order and Modern Woodmen.
Carl Watson of Quincy sold his house and two lots in the 1100 block of East Washington Street to Fred Purdue. The adjoining property changed hands with a $3000 consideration. Frank Logan handled the deal.
A broken wheel on a coal train car caused a derailment a mile and a half north of Table Grove, Fulton County. Twenty five cars piled into a heap, with $25 000 in damage and $5 000 more to tracks. No injuries reported. Crews from multiple towns worked through the night to clear debris and reopen one track. officials say no evidence of buried bodies or a held tramp.
Randall, a leading Sharon business man, was kidnapped last night and is held for 50 000 dollars. His wife received two notes today one signed kidnappers and the other from Randall, outlining payment instructions. Authorities are aware of the case as city and county officials review the information.
W. R. Myers of Huntsville has filed a voluntary petition in bankruptcy in federal court. The action lists debts and the business affiliations as part of the proceeding.
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