Adair Plans Big Demonstration Next Saturday
Adair announces a large demonstration next Saturday focusing on corn contributions. Local organizers urge turnout at the event to press for their cause.
02 Mar 1921
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Newspaper
Macomb Daily By Stander
Location
Macomb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1921
Page
1
Adair announces a large demonstration next Saturday focusing on corn contributions. Local organizers urge turnout at the event to press for their cause.
Farm adviser R C Donoghue and J Wily McDonough joined a Stronghurst demonstration to launch Henderson county’s drive for corn gifts for starving families in Asia. Over 1000 bushels expected. community plans next big collection day and school boy girl contributions.
Washington March 2 Associated Press reports proponents abandoned hope for enacting the soldier bonus bill this session. The stand ends months of lobbying as supporters acknowledge failure to secure passage.
A local railroad campaign slashes more than half the Macomb section crew with only three of seven to eight workers remaining. Small stations see single workers. no work lag yet as travel declines. E S Slusher notes Philadelphia to Chicago car occupancy fell to seven on his trip.
A new musical organization called the Barclay Orchestra is formed in Macomb. Wayne Barclay will manage and play saxophone, Miss Anna Barclay will play piano, Harry Griffith from Bushnell on saxophone and trombone, and Geo Cline of Bushnell on drums. They plan initial appearance midmonth and may add more instruments later.
Funeral services for Mrs. George Chandler will be held Thursday at 3 40 p m from the First Presbyterian Church conducted by Rev W T Rodgers. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery. The body arrives this evening at 7 24 and will be taken to Martin Undertaking establishment.
The Knox College basketball team defeated Lombard College 33 to 21 in a fast paced contest marked by a strong Galesburg rivalry between the two colleges and their supporters.
London reports Lloyd George agreeing to use armed forces to coerce Germany if needed, possibly occupying Mannheim and Ruhr ports. Allies draft a warning to Germany that reparations will be enforced and violations cited, with plans discussed at St James's Palace. Washington notes Champ Clark’s death after twenty six years in the House, amid postwar transition.
Chicago report says Michigan Central engineers Long and Block violated rules by ignoring signal indications in the Porter Indiana wreck that killed 37. General Manager Shearer says they will be dismissed. Long declined to comment while pledged.
Talesburg March 2 Charles Newcomb a wealthy Middlerrove farmer was shot last night by an unknown assailant and fatally wounded. Sheriff Williams of Fulton County arrested Faye Bybee of Fairview who allegedly threatened Newcomb and his wife at their wedding eight weeks ago but Bybee had an airtight alibi.
Washington March 2 The house stood firm for a 150000 army size. It refused to concur in a senate amendment to the army appropriation bill which would fund 175000 enlisted men after June 30.
Marion residents and nearby towns gathered at the presidential residence for a formal farewell to President-elect Harding. The event drew a large crowd as he prepared to begin his duties today on the famous front porch.
The House War Investigating Committee struck charges accusing officials of needless sacrifice of American soldiers on Armistice Day after three hours of debate in a subcommittee.
Roosevelt high school basketball squad signs a four fold pledge in preparation for the Alton district tournament to be held March 11 and 12 at Shurtleff college. The pledge bans tobacco and candy, requires a 10 p.m. curfew, and enforces coach training rules.
Federal Judge Landis is criticized for taking the supreme baseball arbiter role, deemed inconsistent with his duties as a judge and a serious impropriety. The House Judiciary Committee today recommended full investigation at the next Congress session into impeachment charges raised by Rep. Welty. The sub-committee report was adopted unanimously, with Chairman Volstead reserving a minority report.
Paris reports the League of Nations says it will not decide on the allocation of former German Pacific possessions including Yap. The council notes the United States role in the war and peace talks will not be challenged, asserting US approval is not essential to mandate validity.
President Wilson signed the 10.5 million diplomatic appropriation and Congress sent the 58 million agriculture bill to the White House. With these actions only three regular appropriations remain and the president’s desk is clear of supply bills until the agriculture measure returns.
County officials push for revising school revenue laws to help small districts. Superintendent Decker notes many locales cannot raise 500 dollars yearly under the 2 percent levy, while wealthier districts gain more state aid and levy funds. District valuations vary, with No 113 lowest at 24 680 and a 1 80 rate. others show higher rates yet lower needs.
Abingdon comes to town to play the local high school team Friday night at 8. The Orange and Black I squad aim to extend their good reputation and build momentum before the district tournament. Abingdon, noted as a strong squad, has twice defeated Galesburg this season.
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