Macomb Lead In Unlation Contention
In a disputed scene, Macomb fronts lead in an unclear county contention. The report notes rival positions and ongoing local tensions as figures contest the outcome amid limited readable details.
08 Mar 1921
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Newspaper
Macomb Daily By Stander
Location
Macomb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1921
Page
1
In a disputed scene, Macomb fronts lead in an unclear county contention. The report notes rival positions and ongoing local tensions as figures contest the outcome amid limited readable details.
A rough plan proposes forming a Macomb county wide fair with profits aiding rehabilitation. Officials include E C A standard, Dr Grigsby, Dr Thompson, Harry Rav es, and Chas Han jinuie. A committee led by Dr A P Standard and A Thompson argues tickets and multi city participation could fund a fair this fall with potential prize races and farm bureau support.
A brief report notes that the Linent of Ers' Institute elected its president during the executive board session. The outgoing officers were Pea i Meville and Dixon, who prepared for next year’s plans.
A coroner's jury ruled that Mrs. Wm. Golm died from heart trouble caused by kidney infection. Witnesses included Dr. S. F. Russell and Jessie Golm Utley, corroborating the prior report. No blame was assigned to any party in the inquest into Harold McGranh's death.
Dr. J. B. Holmes as surgeon in chief and Dr. S F Russell led the first operation at the Holmes hospital staff initiated Culbertson hospital in Rushville on Saturday. The chronic appendicitis case marked a promising start for the new institution with good surgical technique noted. Rushville’s hospital cost between $40 000 and $50 000 and is described as fine and well arranged inside.
A washout on West Jefferson street caused by heavy rain undermined the pavement and dropped the Moonshine Taxi onto its side. No serious injuries reported. block closed for repairs. Melvin Brooking owns the Overland Moonshine Taxi Line and used a tripod and chain hoist to right the car.
Mr and Mrs Frank Brown of this city left this morning for Jacksonville called by the serious illness of their little daughter Trene who attends the school for the blind. The child is suffering with double pneumonia.
Springfield reports an abrupt adjournment as the Smerkal bill to fund penal and charitable institutions with 2.5 million dollars failed after Democratic opposition. Minority Leader Devine opposed. Smejkal postponed the measure. Also noted is former Chicago figure Big Tim Murphy arriving at the speaker’s platform amid hopes for workmen’s compensation legislation.
Jay Dunham of Hannibal Missouri surrendered to Deputy Sheriff Wilson after deserting from the navy in San Francisco on December 30. He was released from the county jail today after naval inquiries failed to receive a reply. A sister’s letter urged him to surrender in Chicago if no word comes, and Dunham said he wanted to face consequences rather than continue hiding. Associated Press News Isbert.
Chicago March 8 wage reductions of about 12 1 percent affect over 100000 packing industry workers nationwide with new work hours and overtime after ten hours per day or 54 per week. Double time applies on Sundays and holidays. Union secretary says a strike is likely as packers stockpile products including hides to weather a shutdown.
McDonough County Tuberculosis Sanitarium Board received three treatment applications from county residents with active disease and decided to send them to other state sanitaria. One patient at Springfield sanitaria has recovered enough to go home, another shows great improvement. Outside sanitarium construction is expected to finish by August 1, with interior work needing additional months. Dr. W. M. Hartman attended.
Last night a major rainfall swept McDonough county with strong lightning but no damage reports. Rain gauge at A A Messmore's home recorded 2.35 inches from 6 pm to noon today.
At a March 5 1921 meeting in Macomb Illinois the Republican members of the Bar of McDonough County unanimously endorsed George C Hillyer for the nomination and election to the Ninth Judicial Circuit bench The resolution praises his industry integrity ability dignity confidence strength and fairness and pledges Bar support if nominated and elected
British French and Belgian forces push further into occupied German territory in a coordinated advance across multiple cities. The operation expands Allied footholds and signals continued pressure on German lines.
Winifred Riggs of this city was arraigned in Justice Falkenthal's court on the robbery of the Stone King store in Uethel township and waived examination after confessing. bound to await grand jury action. Perry Robinson, also of this city, held on the same charge and implicated by Rhys in the confession, was bound for grand jury investigation, with Attorney Geo B Kerman questioning the prosecution. Both failed to furnish bonds and were returned to the county jail.
President Morgan and Miss Caroline Grote dean of women at the Normal school arrived home Sunday night after attending the National Educational Association sessions in Atlantic City New Jersey last week. The gathering was described as beneficial and instructive and many prominent educators attended. Next year’s meeting will be in New Orleans.
A daughter was born Sunday March 6 to Mr and Mrs Roy Kernal of Macomb. The newborn is named Marjorie Tleanor. Nathan Levin of Sciota, Rosa Mansfield of Macomb listed as presenting at the birth. Licensed to Wed.
The report notes that German president Ebert protests the occupation while the American army of occupation will not join allied advances. French and Belgian troops occupy Duesseldorf Duisburg and Ruhrport with flotilla support as Cologne bridgehead extends. The move aims to enforce reparations without hostility claims.
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