Identify Greeks Split by State Amusements Jury
A small jury hears a case as the state identifies Greek organizations amid amusements disputes. The jurors ponder charges while the prosecutor begins opening statements.
05 Jun 1922
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Newspaper
Macomb Daily By Stander
Location
Macomb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1922
Page
1
A small jury hears a case as the state identifies Greek organizations amid amusements disputes. The jurors ponder charges while the prosecutor begins opening statements.
A juror named Larsen refused to attend a fishing trip with fellow jurors after suffering a headache. The group planned to fish at the end of a pier but could not reach the water, prompting a review of bailiff conduct. Trial attention and local rumors overshadow Lake County’s 50 year convention.
The serial burglar with a .45 calibre revolver was linked to a break in at Thomas Terrill’s home on South Lafayette street where fifty cents and a gun vanished. Roscoe Munson’s residence near by was also entered with a rifled coat, as the intruder’s growth into a professional level continues.
Sunday morning the kitchen door atEtte street was found open and the screen door unlocked. A purse was found by a rear rose bush containing Blanche Munson calling card and sixteen cents, money and trinkets missing. James Binnie Sr home at 405 South Randolph was disturbed Saturday night with half a cake missing. Deputy reports Greek suspects with smoking gun in case.
A Western Union line man was electrocuted while repairing a 2300 volt line near Central Illinois Public Service. The victim, James Je son, son of Chief of Police Ser Mh, Chicago, died in the incident. Meanwhile, Alhinites, daughter of Rev. and Mrs Rodgers, is home from York City for college, with sisters Mary and Ruth preparing to graduate or visit.
Ms Gihadyy Purdum daughter of police and Mrs Wm Wiliyy H fin lived home last night in Namyva Wyoming after singing during the past year.
Detroit reports Henry Ford has privately intimated he would run for president if the people desire him but would not spend money to secure nomination or election. William Kronberg of Dearborn notes Ford’s stance amid local speculation. A.C. Dehority travels to Chicago to buy stock for an annual June sale as manufacturers clear summer stock for fall business with notable prices for merchants.
L Hendershot of Good Hope and Marguerite R of Hamlyton are joined by license. Wm M Gilliland of Adair and Olive Ringer of Macombese named in notice.
McDonough county records show Adolphus not the burglar blamed for a string of Saturday night break ins. Sheriff Sapp arrested a suspect at Charles Nelson’s West Piper Street home while Chief Purdum’s early verdict accused Adolphus, whose repeated sprees have drawn police attention.
Adolphus was arrested for drunkenness after causing a disturbance at John H. Ausbury's home on West Piper street Friday night. Sheriff Sapp said no arraignment date was set as no orders had arrived from the state's attorney.
Vern Lawson Colchester bootlegger and his wife are under arrest on liquor violation charges after a morning arrest by City Marshal Booth. They will be arraigned in justice court Wednesday, bonds posted with E M Farmer as security. Police say evidence stronger than last week’s case and conviction possible.
Miss Helen, daughter of Mr and Mrs Pete Campbell of this city, is home from Chatsworth Tl where she taught school this year. She will teach there again next year.
The King's Daughters circle plans a meeting with Mrs. Mullen tomorrow afternoon and invites members to come prepared for work.
A weekend fire from worn insulation on power wires destroyed the Holmes park chutes three story tower, costing about several hundred dollars beyond the $1,500 insurance. Manager L. L. Butterfield reported the 3,400 dollar structure and the quick bucket brigade saved the adjacent rink. Firefighters kept flames from spreading to the lake and nearby buildings.
Quincey June 5. Sheriff Lashbrook killed by twenty nine Greek defendants with two to be identified. Deputy Kelly dragged chief’s body, ordered to leave, shots signaled by sentinels, volley from bunk car. two deputies slain. Defense says townsfolk threatened Greeks and that missing men were shot to pieces. witnesses reportedly intimidated.
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