Inquest Finds Rifle Accidentled Fatal in Brooklyn Area
An inquest into a shooting near Brooklyn heard Harold Stoneking explain that a rifle discharged by accident struck a boy on the head. The injured youth died later at a hospital, with witnesses describing a messy scene as the gun exploded during a gathering. Jurors ruled the death accidental with no blame assigned.
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Geo Rly
Brooklyn
Harold Stoneking
Holmes
Hiedid
Johnny
Verneshami
Y Vet
Lantz Melil
Mr. Hale
Journal Caries On About Early Ma Comb Springfield Score
The piece discusses journalism ethics after the MaComb Springfield basketball game. It notes the Journal reported Macomb 38 Springfield 19 before AP confirmation and argues accuracy outweighs speed. It contrasts AP’s policy with Springfield papers rushing to publish.
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Journal of Saturday
Associated Press
Springfield
Urbana
Journal
Journal News Service
Sixteen Defendants Freed in Mattewan Gun Fight Murder Case
In Williamson West Virginia on March 21 the sixteen defendants acquitted in the Mattewan gun fight death of Albert C Felts were discharged by Judge Bailey. They were remanded to jail for bond on six related indictments involving the death of six private detectives. The trial lasted 45 days as miners outside the court cheered the verdict.
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Associated Press
Williamson
W. Va
Albert C. Felts
Mattewan
Bailey
Illinois Central to discuss wage cut with unskilled workers
Chicago March 21 The Illinois Central railway will confer with unskilled employees in Chicago on March 28 over a proposal to reduce wages by 25 percent If no agreement is reached the matter goes to the railroad labor board The move follows similar actions by other major roads with headquarters here
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Chicago
Illinois Central Railroad
Railroad Labor Board
Illinois -Central
Million Dollar Loss at South Chicago Elevator Blast
Wrecking crews cleared debris after a Saturday night explosion at the Armour Drain elevator on 122nd Street South Chicago. Four victims believed buried. two bodies blown from the structure. Grain loss estimated at 1 million dollars with 3 million more possibly saved. Authorities doubt disgruntled workers or other causes. Navigation of the Calumet River blocked by wreckage and grain.
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Chicago
Mar
Armour Drain Company
122Nd Street
Lake Michigan
Calumet
Johny K. Thompson
Ing
Calumet River
Harding Seeks Emergency Tariff to Aid Farmers
President Harding urged Chairman Fordney and the House Ways and Means Committee to study an emergency tariff aimed at farmers. The discussion, held with Senate Republicans, considered quick passage but no firm conclusions were reached. The plan would avoid embargoes and focus on a few items such as wool and wheat.
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Associated Press
Washington, Mar
Harding
Fordney
House |Lways and Means
Senate Republicans
Anti-Saloon League Leader Seeks Prohibition Enforcement
Wayne J. Wheeler, general counsel of the Anti-Saloon League, met President Harding in Washington on March 21 and urged the appointment of an internal revenue collector who will stand for an honest enforcement of the prohibition law.
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Washington
Mar
Wayne J. Wheeler
Anti-Saloon League
Harding
Internal Revenue
Harding record on dry bill comes up
Washington court hears new challenge to prohibition amendment validity arguing it must be ratified within seven years. J J Dillon of San Francisco seeks habeas corpus relief challenging enforcement of the prohibition act. The brief notes Senator Harding proposed the amendment.
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Associated Press
Washington
Supreme Court
J. J. Dillon
San Francisco
Chamberlain Named to Succeed Bonar Law
Austin Chamberlain was unanimously elected leader of the Unionist party in the House of Commons. The chancellor of the exchequer succeeds Andrew Bonar Law, who retires due to ill health announced last week. The report also notes visitors to Keokuk and a family gathering.
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Associated Press
London
Austin Chamberlain
Excheequer
Feilay
House of Commons
Andrew Bonar Law
Burglars Take Tires in Industry Garage Heist
Thieves pried open a rear window of Chas Swearingen’s Industry garage after midnight Saturday and stole at least twenty three tire casings plus other unmissed items. Workmen discovered the open window and door yesterday morning. no clues were found. Loot suggests use of a heavy vehicle. tires ranged 30x314 to 34x4 from Goodyear and Racine. Five tires left near the doorway. No burglar insurance.
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Chas. Swearingen
Goodyear
Racine
Marion Bears Down Macomb In State Tournament Thriller
Macomb team admits no alibi after losing to Marion at Urbana state tournament. Marion, praised for long range shooting and late game grit, won the title while Macomb credits strong opponents and says the loss reflected tough competition rather than missteps.
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M. H
Urbana
Marion
Macombchool
Fach Onlnite
Jon Long
Irish Police Attacks Reported Across Ireland
Official reports from Dublin dated March 21 detail attacks on police in Sallaragh Greenore Rochestertown and Mullinhone. One policeman was killed at Sallaragh another shot dead at Mullinhone. A civilian accompanying a wounded officer in Greenore was also injured. Two policemen were wounded in Rochestertown, Cork.
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Avacciated
Dublin
Mar
Ireland
Sallaragh
Greenore
Rochestertown
County Cork
Mullinhone
A Gentleman’s Visits to the Business Section
A Fourth ward resident tells the By-Stander that his last two Saturday night trips to the city business district reflect a good record and note his wife’s infirmities keep him home.
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Fourth Ward
Farm Meeting Dates Set for Chicago Marketing Committees
April 6 marks the ratifying convention of the committee of 17 on grain marketing with H. C. Wallace, secretary of Agriculture as speaker. April 7 features the committee of 15 on live stock marketing. Both sessions will be held in Chicago.
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H. C. Wallace
Secretary of Agriculture
Chicago
Civic Bureau Meeting Tonight
The monthly meeting of the civic bureau of the Commercial Association will be held this evening at 7:30. Members are advised to attend and discuss ongoing community projects and plans.
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Civic Bureau
Civic Bureau of the Commercial Association
R Harp
Local Macomb Man Pleads Guilty to Assault With Intent to Rape
Charles Haulk, a Macomb resident in his early twenties, pleaded guilty in Justice Falkenthal's court to assault with intent to rape. Miss Maude Van Antwerp identified Haulk as her attacker after a confrontation near the Normal campus. Bail set at $1,000. he awaits circuit court action in May term.
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Charles Haulk
Macomb
Falkenthal
Maude van Antwerp
Houlk
Normal
Monroe Hall
Prince Cy
Hainline
Caroline Grote
Guy Lemmer
van Antwerp
Haulk
Lemmer
Orchard Addition
Samuel Haulk Sr
West Adams Street
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