Local Macomb Fair Grounds to Host 75 Mile Auto Race Saturday
Cars tested on the Macomb fair grounds as drivers prepare for a 75 mile race this Saturday. Dutch Conger Connell and Roy Pearce lead Dodge entries with Paul Clancy aiming to acclimate to the course. Admission will be modest and box seats are available at Roark's Drug Store as businesses support the event.
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Macomb Fair Grounds
Conger
You Conelly
Roy Pearce
Paul Clancy
S. Clancy
Ils
Ereby
Roark
Ma‘vir Association
Ile
Nipesttig
Vity
Mayol
Maemer
Woodbury Chapel Prayer Meeting Tonight at 7:15
A brief notice announces a prayer meeting at Woodbury Chapel this evening at 7:15. The event focuses on children’s Day with activities and discussions led by the church group.
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Woodbury Chapel
House Terminates War With Germany and Austria Hungary
The House adopted the conference report terminating the war with Germany and Austria Hungary by a 263 to 59 vote. The measure, a compromise between Porter and Knox resolutions, awaits Senate approval before being sent to the President.
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Associated Press
Washington
House
Germany
Austri-Hungary
Knox
Senate
Two Men Injured When Buggy Runaway Near Macomb
Homer Carey and John Tipton suffered skin loss and bruises after a loose shaft on their buggy spooked the horse. They toppled into a ditch near the Frank Von Rospach farm in Chalmers township west of Macomb. Carey endured severe facial and body scrapes. Tipton escaped with a sprained wrist and minor bruises.
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Homer Carey
John Tipton
Frank von Rospach
Macomb
Chalmers
Carey
von Rospach
Mr. Tipton
Administration introduces permanent tariff bill in House
The administration's permanent tariff bill was introduced in the House of Representatives and made public without explanatory statements. Officials estimate revenue around 700 million dollars annually, with the bill’s 346 printed pages showing some rates higher and others lower than the Payne Aldrich law.
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Associated Press
Washington
House of Representatives
Wings and Means Committee
Payne-Aldrich
Thompson Names Union Leaders Secretaries In McDonough County
Justice Floyd Thompson announces John C. Lawyer of Macomb as his secretary succeeding Arthur Roy of Quincy. Sawyer, a loyal Thompson supporter, considered for secretarial role. Roy resigns to focus on Quincy practice. Also notes oiling of Macomb streets and upcoming labor board wage reduction talks in Chicago with railroad unions and grain elevator workers.
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Associated Press
Rock Island
Floyd
Thompson Today
John C. Lawyer
Macomb
Arthur Roy
Quincy
Ottawa
Sawyer
Justice Thompson
Supreme Judicial District
Thompson
Roy
Justices Thompson
Quincey
Adams County
Chicago
United States Labor Board
Deputy Sheriff Shot in Pursuit of Beardstown Bootlegger
Glen Mallory acting deputy sheriff in Rushville was shot in the thigh while pursuing Lester Regan of Beardstown who fired about 12 shots. Regan escaped as officers pursued him near the Dyson harness shop. Dewey Duchardt of Beardstown rode with Regan’s car and hid the vehicle at the cemetery. two girls with Duchardt were sent home. Jolly Hall hosts a July 4 dance with the Klein Barcay Jazz Five. birth announced for Mr and Mrs Benjamin Etter a 7 1 2 pound girl at Holmes Hospital. further birth notice for Perry Twaddle and family.
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Glen Mallory
Rushville
Lashbrook
Beardstown
Lester Regan
Regan
Finch Barn
Mallory
Kelly
Dyson Harness Shop
Dewey Duchardt
Rogan
Benjamin Etter
Yrva
Holmes Hospital
Russell
Dempsey Carpentier Fight Snares Jersey City Bar
Prosecutor Pierre Garven said he will not seek a grand jury indictment to block the Dempsey Carpentier bout in Jersey City unless more facts are provided by the International Reform Bureau. Dr Wilbur Crafts urged Governor Edwards to stop the fight, but the governor said it would go on Saturday.
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Associated Press
Jersey City
Pierre Garven
International Reform Bureau
Grand Jury
Kenton
N. J
Wilbur Crafts
Edwards
Prairie City Man Arrested Over Poisoned Chicken Charge
Taken to Quincy on Tuesday night, V A Mann a Prairie City resident was arrested on a charge of poisoning chickens owned by a neighbor. He was taken into custody by authorities and transported to the Soldiers 2 : y for holding.
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Quincy
V. A. Mann
Prairie City
Governor Small weighs cuts to omnibus appropriations bill
Springfield June 30 Associated Press indicates Governor Small may trim the omnibus appropriation bill while legislators monitor the move. The administration closed to most officials as discussions focus on potential vetoes and the fate of more than sixteen bills, with many awaiting his final decision or court review. Mrs E B Griffith becomes Illinois civil service commissioner marking a first for women in the post.
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Associated Press
Springfield
Small
Senate
House
E. B. Griffith
Grant Park
Illinois
Commission
E. C. Curtis
Correction issued for McMillan-Avery case figures
The record notes an error in yesterday's report on the McMillan-Avery case. It clarifies that five bushels of corn fed the cattle daily for 20 head, not five bush els as stated. The plaintiffs paid a $1.00 judgment this morning, with a similar sum paid by 802 in related matter.
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McMillan-Avery
Tokyo theatre fire wipes out film rolls in ten minutes
A brief blaze at the Tokyo theatre owned by W F Grubb burned a roll of film and seven other reels in ten minutes. Ambrose Douglas tried to beat it with a small extinguisher as flames spread to nearby boxes. No insurance covered the films, with total losses around $1,000 and possible larger if machines suffer further damage. Patrons watched as Grubb rushed inside to combat the blaze.
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Baoth
Tokyo
W. F. Grubb
Grand
Ambrose Douglas
Grubb
Former County Residents Return After 49 Years Visit
Mr and Mrs Will Wheeler of Coin Indiana revisit McDonough County after 49 years away from their old home northeast of Sciota. They toured by car and visited Macomb area during the week and planned to leave soon. Mrs Frank Roll of Macomb is a Wheeler niece. An alarm at White Line Laundry reported a stove overheating but caused no damage. Advertise your wants in The Stanner sees.
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Chicago
Claude Graves
Robert Lee
M. B. Gratton
Woodlawn
Graves
Carrollton
Will Wheeler
Coin
McDonough County
Sciota
Macomb
Frank Roll
Mr. Wheeler
Frome
White Line
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Shaft
Underwood
Justice OF Supreme Ers
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ENCE
McDonough County Friends
Will Dake
Central West
Good Roads Bureau
The
Commercial Association
Ben Middleton
Johnson Oil Refining Company
Johnson Oil
Nning Fight
Klein-Barclay Jazz Five
Jolly Hall
Mrs. Perry Twaddle
West
Reform League
Stanier
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