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Newspaper
Macomb Daily By Stander
Location
Macomb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1922
Page
1
Donough county farmers report strong aid requests from the Farm Bureau yet say supply cannot meet demand. Wheat cutting begins, weather steady with high winds, and farmers fear extended labor needs as harvest proceeds across the county.
The report from Hublin dated June 24 states the shooting of Sir Henry Willson was not connected with the Republica or the Neteish Republican Army. A five ad statement from the publicity department at the Fourt hs Headquarters early this evening is noted. The piece also references a for sale Ford touring and local used car listings amid a noisy classified section.
Berlin notes Dr. Walter Rathenau, German foreign minister, was shot dead as he left his Gruenwald residence. The assassin escaped in a motor car after two gunmen fired at the minister, who had attended a dinner with the American ambassador. The Reichstag erupted in anger with Socialists accusing others amid turmoil and a later adjournment.
June 23 Tennessee a boy named Bill Hildreth living east of town was injured when his horse bolted after children fired crackers at it. The horse dragged the buggy and threw him causing injuries to both wrists and hands. A town car brought him home and he was not seriously hurt.
A state military inquiry led by Major General Milton Foreman opened in Herrin to investigate the Lester mine massacre that killed between 25 and 40 strike breakers. The commission will examine county officials conduct, the coroner’s inquest, and delays in calling troops as miners rampaged and prisoners were dragged and slain.
Chairman Fred G. Knight announced contracts with local coal mines for 3000 bushels of coal at 25 cents per bushel delivered to the courthouse jail and county home. Several mines will supply the coal to ensure steady winter fuel.
This morning the Sypherd Music Store received a large shipment of new Vietrolas in assorted models. The air of anticipation suggests a strong response from customers seeking the latest phonograph entertainment options.
Washington reports Grig. Gen. Tl. M. Lord, chief of finance of the War Department, is appointed to succeed Charles G. Dawes as Director of the Budget. Announcement came from the White House today.
The jury reached a verdict on the second ballot at 3 38 P M after being out for over an hour. The case went to the jury this afternoon with the final decision announced in court.
The jury in Waukegan returned a not guilty verdict for Governor Len Small at 3 38 p m after a nine week trial. Cheers rang through the Lake County courthouse as Small, his family and friends greeted jurors and posed for photographers.
The Macomb city directory and its rural county directory from Smith Directory Co. of Peoria are ready for delivery. First shipments arrive today with full shipment due next Monday or Tuesday. Extra copies are available at the By-Stander office at regular price. J A Smith led the compilation and thanks residents for courtesies.
Whisk Away won over Morvieh at Latonia in Kentucky today as part of a local racing card. The event took place June 24 with wagering and track officials overseeing the race.
Homer Mullen secured the contract for a five room modern residence to be built by Lena Neece on West Washington Street. The award appears in local notices with brief details of the project.
After a nine week trial in Waukegan jurors prepared to write a verdict on Governor Len Small charged with conspiring to defraud the state. The case covers alleged misuse of funds during 1917 to 1920 while Small and Lieut Governor Sterling held treasurer roles.
William Rockefeller, brother of John D. Rockefeller, died in Tarrytown at age after illness. He had just completed a $250,000 mausoleum at Sleepy Hollow cemetery and was linked to large holdings in Standard Oil, Anaconda Copper, Consolidated, Brooklyn Union Gas, and National City Bank. Five doctors attended.
A son was born to Mr and Mrs John Moon of Madison Missouri. The infant is named John William. The mother is formerly Miss Grace Peumington of this city.
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