Robbery Plot Near Peoria Traced To Bank Vault Explosions
A separate bank raid attempt near Peoria is linked to a vault explosion and burglary at a nearby bank. Authorities report a failed entry through a vault door, theft of stock and valuables, and a fleeing band of suspects who abandoned a stolen car in Bradley Park. Police pursue leads as tips suggest planned crimes in the 18th to 24th period, with Bushnell ward police noting many tramps had been staying at the station.
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Bankers’ Association
C.F. Frederick
Lallat
Guy Williams
Cunty
Stout
Fairview
Serne
Neers
Peoria
Bradley Park
Oon
Naib
Hat City
Bushnell
Hanks of
Local Industries Ready for Strike Says Coal Shortage June 1
Macomb factories report coal supplies lasting 60 to 90 days beyond April 1 amid a proposed miners walkout. The west plant of Macomb Sewerpipe Works has a 60 day supply. Buckeye Pottery about three months. Electric Porcelain 60 days. American Steel Products uses coal mainly for heating with ample stock. Teachers College notes continuous boiler firing and sufficient ventilating system supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckeye Pottery
Electric
Macomb
J. H. Millsom
Ineal
West Plant
Tinois Electric Porcelain Works
American Steel Products Co
Teachers’ College
U S Grain Growers Adjourn After Row
The first annual convention of the United States Grain Growers Inc adjourned in turmoil as anti administration forces clashed over recognition President Gustafson presided. Robert Cowles and Robert Peterson elected directors refused to serve triggering further anti administration meetings.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Mar
United States Grain Growers, Inc
Gustafson
Robert Cowles
Blooington
Robert Peterson
Oswego
Anti-Administration Factic
McDonough County Farm Bureau selects officers for year
The annual meeting at the Elks club rooms elected officers led by President J. E. Stickle of Blandinsville and Vice President H. Miner of Adair. The nominating committee from each township proposed members for the executive committee and urged each township to organize and elect representatives to the agricultural council.
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McDonough County Farm Bureau
Bureau
Elks’ Club
J, KE
Stickle
Blandinsville
Miner
Adair
Ay Servan
Jerry Sears
Stiarwalt
Cena
P. Cline
C. Watson
BK. H. A J
I Stickle
AR. Miner
M. L. Hunt
Agricultural Council
Executive Committee
Farm Bureau
Odd Fellows Prepare for Bushnell Meeting in McDonough County
Various lodges of the Odd Fellows in McDonough County plan their monthly session in Bushnell Saturday evening. The county association will meet at 7:30 PM at the IOOF hall to handle routine business, followed by a second degree exemplification at 8:00 PM and a banquet.
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McDonough
County Association
Bushnell
Senate Defeats Treaty Changes in Major Reservations Vote
The senate voted down Senator Shields’s amendment limiting entrance to the four power Pacific treaty to peaceful mediation only. Amid party lines, a 78 to 3 vote approved the final article on ratification as amendments and reservations moved toward a final roll call. Thirteen roll calls occurred in two hours with more possible before ratification.
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Aassociatec “Rese
Washington
Mar
Senate
Underwood
Lodge
Shields
Tennessee
United States
Licensed to Wed in Fulton County
A public marriage notice lists Fred Smith Jr and Mande Bo Carpenter as partners, with Bushnell noted as the officiant in Fulton County. The record confirms a formal license to wed under local civil requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Smith Jr
Bushnell
Mande Bo Carpenter
Fulton County
Associated Press News Up To The Minute
The AP reports breaking developments and timely updates across national and global events as they unfold. Continuous coverage focuses on politics economics and major incidents with concise handoffs to regional reporters for local color.
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Associated Press News
Western Stoneware Plant No 4 to Open April
Plant No 4 of the Western Stoneware Co in the city limits will begin production April 1 after orders from President Davis of Monmouth. The Macomb plant resumes first, then the Monmouth plants, with coal on hand enough for about three months if a strike occurs. Representatives of cement companies challenge his bluff.
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Western Stoneware Co
W. P. Larner
Davis
Monmouth
Macomb
Cement bids in Springfield test governor price demand
Governor Small pressed for cement at 1.30 per barrel as twelve bidders submitted offers ranging from 1.40 to 1.60 for two million barrels. The Marquette company quoted 1.30 previously but did not bid today. Conference with Col. Miller to determine next steps. officials blamed highway department for the rise amid a coal strike and a boycott fallout.
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Associated Press
Springfield
Mar
Small
Shad
Marquette Company
Col. Miller
Department of Public Works
Wisconsin State Highway Department
Wisconsin
Wisconsin Department of Highways
Universal Portland Cement Company
Local boys indicted by grand jury in Carthage area
Grand jury returns true bills against George Hughes and Walter Brown for burglary and larceny of chickens from Cyrus Rice. Howard Loos and Virgil Culp receive probation after pleading guilty to burglary and larceny. Wesley Froman faces larceny of an electric drill from Kirchner garage. Harley Wilson charged with larceny of 4000 cigarettes from Haig pool room.
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Carthage
Mar
Hancock County
Howard Loos
Virgil Culp
Sheriff Bennett
Wesley Froman
Harley Wilson
George Hughes
Walter’ Brown
Cyrus Rice
Gas Rate Increase Denied for Macomb
The Illinois Commerce Commission denied increases in gas rates for Macomb by Central Illinois Public Service Co. The action also refused requests for higher electricity rates at Canton and similar increases for the C. I. S. Co. in Taylorville Pana and Deardstown.
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Springfield
Macomb
Central
Ilinois Public Service Company
Illinois Commerce Commission
Canton
Vencvern
Taylorville
Pana
Deardstown
Assorted AP News Briefs From Evening Edition
AP dispatches summarize late breaking items across sports politics and daily life. The brief forwards concise updates on notable events, with names organizations locations and dates preserved where readable.
Frank Fellheimer Buys New Car From Monroe Motor Co
Frank Fellheimer of this city has purchased a five passenger Trudsen coach from Monroe Motor Co of Bushnell. The sale marks a local purchase of a new vehicle by a resident, reflecting automotive activity in the area.
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Frank Fellheimer
Monroe Motor Co
Bushnell
Earthquake Shocks Felt in St. Louis Area
Severe earth tremors were recorded in St. Louis and surrounding areas for 12 to 18 seconds, shaking chimneys and rattling furniture. Seismographs at St. Louis University traced the disturbance toward New Madrid, Missouri, a region with a history of major quakes. No serious damage was reported.
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St. Louis
St.Louis University
New Madrid
Tex Rickard Alibi Defense Begun in 1921 Assault Case
New York March 24. Opening the defense for Tex Rickard, charged with criminally assaulting 15 year old Sarah Schoenfeld, counsel claimed a perfect alibi would be proved for November 12, 1921, the day of the alleged crime.
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New York
Tex Rickard
Sarah Schoenfeld
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