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Newspaper
Macomb Daily By Stander
Location
Macomb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1920
Page
1
Residents of Sciota claim a disputed status amid international attention as authorities discuss implications. Local officials state ongoing investigations into the residency question and potential effects on regional governance.
A Colchester issue article claims Macomb has more resident families than any nearby communities, listing numerous Colchester families and addresses as part of the migration pattern. The compilation is partial and likely incomplete with many others unlisted.
Workmen finished clearing the new baseball diamond north of the east Sewerpipe pit for opening game Crabbtown vs Cuba tomorrow afternoon. The field is in good shape and could become an excellent baseball venue with care. Park Murphy, a former Canton star, pitches for Cuba.
Kansas miners, led by Alexander Howatt president of the miners, plan a cleanup of mines Monday and a walkout next week. In Chicago, Jack Johnson faces jail with no bail upon arrival as district attorney Clyne confirms. Consumers Coal in Chicago reports a record stock and rising orders despite a large stock drop.
Illinois coal miners face a nationwide wage referendum of the federal labor board as two labor conciliators arrive in Springfield to begin hearings. President Wilson weighs a federal fuel administrator revival, while industry leaders urge acceptance of awards.
W Emmerson Hoffman, chair man of the McDonough county Democratic central committee, calls a meeting in Macomb at the courthouse next Thursday at 2 o clock. Important matters will be discussed and all members urged to attend. The meeting allows lay members to participate in plans for the upcoming campaign.
Granu lated sugar fell in New Orleans to 22 cents a pound as Japanese liner brought 19 million pounds of Java raw sugar. One dealer said he would sell up to 100 pounds to a single customer, signaling an abrupt market shift in July.
The American Farm Bureau federation adopted a resolution approving a committee of 17 to devise a co operative plan for marketing grain and livestock. The plan aims for cooperation through central departments subject to approval by all interested. A stormy debate split the convention into factions.
Sandy Hook July 24 The fifth heat of the international race determining americas cup was declared off by the regatta committee due to heavier weather. The Soviet government of Russia notified Poland of willingness to negotiate an armistice according to a Moscow dispatch. One of the largest real estate sales this year occurred when Warren Terry sold 747 acres in Tennessee township to Geo A Palder of Macomb with Payne Bros taking 204 acres near Bowen in a private deal.
Avenel Love, 22, a farmer from Ceylon Ontario, confessed at an evangelistic service that he killed his mother, a crime for which his father was hanged seven years earlier. Love is jailed in Toronto awaiting further action.
Graduation exercises for Phelps hospital nurses will be Tuesday evening at the Methodist church. Dr. Connor will deliver the address. Three nurses receive diplomas: Jennie Byland Bertha Green and Virginia Walton. The program includes opera selections readings an address and the Hippocratic Oath.
Miss Ruby Horton Miss Bernice Webb and Miss Viola Rossing vacationing in Chicago report $80 missing from their Morrison hotel room. They left at 6 30 and returned at 10 30 finding the money gone. Hotel manager investigated and searched two moving men but no suspects found. The loss is believed to involve the workers.
A city oiling project requires advance payment before oil is ordered to each block. Officials warn drivers who ignore barriers will be prosecuted. Secretary S A Thompson of the Commercial association notes prior withdrawals left surplus funds and extra oil orders may be delayed until payments are secured. County highway superintendent W M Bonham assisted, oiling multiple blocks and applying coats to previously oiled streets.
The next dance at the Country Club will be held Thursday evening July 29 with club members invited to attend.
George Allison and his wife leave tomorrow with Bill Rose and sister Ruth of Bushnell for Ludington area on a two week outing and pleasure trip in Ruths car.
L T Smith and son purchased from Oval Wood the brick building now used by Ahas Hall barber shops at the square corner. The Smith store will move in about August 1. Hall has not yet found a new location. The sale follows the property’s transfer to Johnson Oil Refining Co which plans a modern drive in filling station at Lafayette and Washington streets nearby.
Eugene B. Russell of Breckenridge Missouri arrived last night for a short visit at the home of his father Robert T. Russell city sexton. Trade with advertisers.
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