Tragic drowning ends scout boy's swim test
Allen Yard and others recall a training swim at the clay pit lake near the city. Sowers vanished during a 100 yard return circle and was found drowned after a lengthy recovery. An inquest labeled accidental drowning as the cause. funeral planned for Thursday at East Jackson Street Presbyterian Church with Boy Scout rites.
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Sowers
Walter Low
Washington Street
Clay Pit
Allen
Young
Scould
A. H
Ford
East Jackson Street Presbyterian Church
Harvey Mullan
Boy Scouts
Oakwood Cemetery
Irish leaders seek common ground for London talks
Dublin reports Irish Republican leader Eamon De Valera and colleagues have not yet found a basis for a conference with Britain's government on the Irish question. Some Sinn Fein leaders reportedly favor government terms, with some agreement possible, while De Valera remains in touch with all concerned and may return to England soon.
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Associated Press
Dublin
Emonn DeValera
London
Daily Mail
Sinn Fein
de Valera
England
Ireland
Four Legislatures for Ireland Hinted in Unification Plan
London reports Sketch suggests four provincial legislatures Ulster Munster Connaught Leinster under a central national parliament. De Valera may refrain from renewed push for republic or armed forces, while progress in negotiations is noted though doubts about Dublin talks persist amid Irish Bulletin statements.
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Associated Press
London
Ireland
Ulster
Munster
Connaught
Leinster
Sketch
Eamonn de Valera
Dublin
Former Bardolph Boy Buried Friday
Funeral services for Lieutenant W. S. Clark, formerly of Bardolph and Abingdon, were held Friday afternoon from Mrs. Clark’s mother's home in DeLand. Clark died in an aeroplane accident at Ellington Field Texas on Monday. Av iators from Ellington and Carlstrom Field attended with pallbearers from local posts and guards.
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DeLand
Fila
W. S. Clark
Bardolph
Abingdon
Ellington Field
Texas
W. §. Clark
George DeCottes
Sanford
Sanford Home Guards
Catona
New Smyrna
DeLand Legion
By-Stander Ad Trade Sparks Controversy
An Associated Press exclusive discusses a By-Stander advertising push seen as controversial. The piece examines how ads target passersby and the potential impact on public spaces and local commerce.
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Exclusive
Associated Press
Vice
Arrest warrants issued for Governor Small on embezzlement charges
Warrants for the arrest of Governor Len Small on embezzlement and conspiracy to defraud the state were issued and placed with Sangamon county Sheriff Henry Mester. The governor may surrender today or bonds may be posted as proceedings unfold. A reported plan considered by Small and his counsel involved possible habeas corpus action in Cook county if arrest occurs in Chicago.
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Associated Press
Springfield
Len Small
Henry Mester
Sangamon County
Chicago
Small
Albert Fink
Charles Fitzmorris
Charles Peters
Cook County
Mester
Dope Taken From Macomb Pharmacy
Three bottles of opiates including morphine codeine and heroin were stolen Tuesday around 2 PM from Reynolds drug store on the southeast square. Entry likely from the unlocked back door. clerk at the front end unaware until the theft was discovered by H F Seeger of the firm.
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Purdum
Kenneth Applegate
Randolph Street
Reynolds Drug Store
Adict
H. F. Seeger
Rev George Prentice Named Platform Manager for Macomb Chautauqua
The Macomb Chautauqua directors announce Rev George Prentice former Camp Creek pastor and army chaplain has been engaged as platform manager for the August 14 to 21 event. Prentice gained infantry training at Ft Sheridan served overseas and as chaplain before leading a Berwyn church. Tickets on sale now with price increases after the first thousand.
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Macomb Chautauqua Today
George Prentice
Camp Creek
Scotland Township
Prentice
United States
Germany
Infantry
Army Service
Ft. Sheridan
France
Berwyn
President T. P. and W. Railroad Leader Dead
Peoria July 27 E N Armstrong 7h president of the T P and W railroad died at Practor hospital after an illness of four months. Better merchants advertise.
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Peoria
E. N. Armstrong
T., P. & W. Railroad
Practor
Macomb Plans Fast Pitch Against Industry Sunday
Macomb baseball announces a Sunday 3 PM game at the Macomb fair grounds versus Industry. Industry finally agreed to a 60-40 split after negotiations and Macomb seeks a capable pitcher to match Industry’s strong hitters. Dick Welch from Knox College Senta is rumored to join Macomb’s lineup.
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Dick Welch
Knox College
Macomb
Macomb Fair Grounds
Welch
Senta
Roseville
McDonough County
Tri-County Country Club building under way in LaHarpe
LaHarpe Quill reports arrangements for the Tri County Fair September 6 to 9, with a hog barn for 500 head, premium list distributed, and space rapidly filling. A new Tri County Club building 60 by 80 feet on fair grounds will cost about 4703.50, complete by August 25, featuring two cellars a north porch, dressing rooms and a auto drive.
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LaHarpe
Tri-County
Tri-County Country Club
John M. Lyon
W. A. Maxwell
G. A. Tilton
McKeown Bros. Co
Chicago
The
Fair Association
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Maree
Wale
LeValera
Ada
Sangamon Mounty
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P. & W. Railroad
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