Bonus Bill Before the Senate
A measure named bonus bill advances to the Senate for consideration amid political maneuvering. Royal Wedding Party guards tighten security as questions arise about proposals and rapid response readiness.
08 Jun 1922
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Newspaper
Macomb Daily By Stander
Location
Macomb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1922
Page
1
A measure named bonus bill advances to the Senate for consideration amid political maneuvering. Royal Wedding Party guards tighten security as questions arise about proposals and rapid response readiness.
Police guard the palace and cathedral ahead of a royal wedding in a tense environment. Gendarmes stand with fixed bayonets to prevent disturbances while residents are barred from windows and cameras require permits. Officials report a flood of license applications as couples rush to wed on the same day.
Fire investigators found a small blaze on Lafayette street in the Twyman block likely started by a flue and not electric wires. Officials noted crossed electric lines were investigated but kept insulated and on line, with Charles Purdum among witnesses.
Neylon and a team install heavy lead shielding at St Fran X ray Laboratory to protect workers from high powered X rays. The lead sheets weigh about 80 cents per unit and were secured by several men to ensure proper placement.
Report notes a skull practice scheduled Friday at the Macomb base with sessions at the fair grounds and a prompt start. Details are unclear due to damaged text but indicate regular weekly practice under team management.
Secretary Hoover told the Senate that government efforts to end the coal strike have yielded no results. The Southern Ohio Coal Exchange announced Toledo company George M. Jones Coal seeks to involve Senator Pomerene and Representative Fess in arranging a conference between operators and miners.
Several hundred Pittsburgh residents received letters promoting pure Canadian rye at 12 quarts for 18 dollars. Buyers rushed to order, receiving rye grain in quart bottles, but officials said no law provided redress.
The boys band is in readiness for possible summer concerts and can give a pleasing public demonstration. Leader Frank announced today a committee has been appointed and is arranging for concerts.
A daughter named Junia Florence was born to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wright of this city at Phelps Hospital. The baby weighs 7 percent of a pound. The announcement notes the new arrival and hospital birthplace.
Macomb's new baseball aggregation held a full midweek practice ahead of a Sunday exhibition with the Quincy Gems. Ernc Runkle of Ames confirms he will play the entire season with Macomb, boosting hopes for a strong debut at the Macomb fairgrounds.
Mrs D F Beacom and daughter Adalee travel to Denver Colorado for University of Colorado School of Medicine and Surgery graduation exercises. Their son Dean is among the graduates and they will stay through the month.
Fred Armstrong of Sciota was arrested by Sheriff Sapp and Deputy Wilson and released on $1,000 bond in Justice Falkenthal's court. A statutory charge is preferred alleging the girl is under the age of consent. The case goes to the next circuit court term. Armstrong's grandmother is the bond surety.
After six hours the jury in the People of Colchester versus Mr and Mrs Vern Lawson failed to reach a verdict on illegal liquor sales. Five jurors favored conviction and one opposed after witnesses and lengthy deliberation. Attorneys Falder Switzer Storri s represented the defendants and the city respectively.
Business and Lombard College coach Paul Schisler travels through Macomb to gather athletic resources for next year and plans visits to nearby towns to support school programs.
Welby Brown a local taxi line proprietor posted bonds of 500 for release until the June county court term starting next week. He was arrested last night on bootlegging charges alleging sale of liquor in Macom and vicinity. His mother Mrs Robt Brown signed the bond.
George Sappington aged 45 and Miss Ruby Green aged 20, both of Blandinsville, were arrested last evening by Sheriff Sapp and Deputy Wilson on adultery charges. They cohabited as man and wife, bonds set at 500 dollars each with Chas Huston as surety. Case slated for June term of county court opening next week.
The annual commencement of Western Illinois State Teachers College was held this morning in the school auditorium. Despite warm weather, attendance was large as graduates from various departments received diplomas. Relatives and friends traveled by motor and train from across the region to witness the exercises marking another successful year and hopeful future for the Macomb school.
Fighting erupts as Irish irregulars and British troops clash in the Belleek area. At 1 pm, signals showed firing toward British units. rifles opened from the north and British artillery fired two shots near the Belleek fort, located in Free State territory.
Holmes park fire damage from last Saturday night has been adjusted to the owner. Mr Butlerfield announced that due to the high cost of rebuilding, he will not restore the structure at this time.
About 150 members of the Western Normal Alumni and invited faculty gathered in the arts building for the annual banquet. Retiring president Miss Grace Tervill acted as toastmaster. Speakers included Miss Hamilton S. B. Tursh and Miss Hester Sexton. Miss Evelyn Wyne sang for the class of 1912.
At the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen convention in Houston Texas a resolution labels President Harding an enemy of organized labor and calls workers to oppose his re election. Separate notices report hospital updates from Rushville Colchester Plymouth and Colchester with brief patient conditions and recoveries.
Washington June 8 Sen Williams blocked the soldiers bonus bill as McCumber of the finance committee prepared to reintroduce the measure later. The Senate bill estimates total cost at 3 845 659 481 spread over 48 years with 4100 000 veterans eligible and options including adjusted service credits and various aid programs. If all take the certificate plan the cost would rise to 4 486 545 975 while financing aims to reduce taxes through expenditure cuts and foreign obligation interest.
Demonstrators for the C I P S Co displayed washings in the court house yard for three days this week. Permission was withdrawn, ending the display which had been promised to be temporary.
A Friday evening event features the Carvicks seven piece orchestra performing at Johnes Park. The program includes All the Naws all the Time as part of the night’s entertainment.
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