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Newspaper
Macomb Daily By Stander
Location
Macomb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1922
Page
1
Authorities say a Frederick tragedy involves four residents amid a mysterious death of a girl named Hanna. An attorney states he is convinced Hanna was murdered. The case remains baffling to investigators.
Authorities probe ties between the dead girl Luna and local residents as States Attorney Lew says he believes murder occurred. Wyman, a former Hanna family associate, appears amid police interest near the Presbyterian church where the body was found, while parish officials vow to uncover facts.
White Sox pitcher Charles Rob reached an exclusive baseball milestone yesterday, facing 27 Detroit batters over nine innings without a ball leaving the infield. It marks only the third time in league history this feat has occurred, following Ed Walsh in 1908 and another prior perf.
The article notes school reopening after spring break with students expected to attend in the first days of summer school and related activities. It mentions resignations tied to the school community and references to staff changes affecting the fall term.
A reader notes the ninth birthday celebration of a resident of West Washington, marking the special milestone with best wishes from family and neighbors.
County crews report steady gains on road and bridge projects this spring. Concrete work on the Gesler farm route north of town is finished, with two gangs to move to the main road. Repairs on State Aid route No. 13 near Emmet township and grading near Colmar overhead continue, while oiling plans are announced for Blandinsville Colchester and Adair with townships to cover additional miles.
Dublin May 1 Plans are under way for the funeral of Richard Croker former Tamany Hall chieftain who died at his country estate in Ireland late Saturday. Croker long lived in Ireland and visited the United States periodically He married the daughter of an Indian chieftain some years ago. He was rated a millionaire and known as a leading breeder of race horses.
The Ford touring car owned by Chas Megick was stolen from in front of Holmes park Friday around 3:15 PM while the Megick family attended the American Legion dance. Chief Purdum reported the locating of the car Saturday in the east addition to Oakwood Cemetery. One rim casing was removed and the inner tube was intact. Two inner tubes and a tire pump were taken from under the seat.
Announcement by state inspecting engineer B. MacTaggart shows the Good Hope road between the hill and Good Hope closed immediately. Work begins at once with detours via North Lafayette street and a new routing to keep Macomb open during construction. Placentations will mark the detour to guide travelers between Macomb Good Hope and Monmouth.
Camden township mourns Sheriff Ed Lashbrook killed in a shooting at Frederick last night. He was the first Republican sheriff in Schuyler county in forty years and reportedly haunted by a premonition of his fate. Deputy Ed Thompson had been killed during an arrest attempt a year earlier.
Chris Pennartz will return to Salt Lake City Utah this year after visiting Macomb. He will be joined by his sisters Miss Elizabeth Krauser and Mrs Nettie Krauser and the latter's daughter Miss Ruth. They plan to settle in Salt Lake City, with Mr Pennartz arriving last week and expecting to leave Macomb around June 1. The Pennarts are among Macomb’s oldest respected families and their departure will be greatly regretted.
A Frederick resident recounts shooting of Sheriff Edward Lashbrook and deputies Frank Utter and Carl Neff. Greeks blamed for violence against local workers, with funerals scheduled for Lashbrook and Utter today and Neff tomorrow. Local details describe barricaded box car and scene at the depot.
To Convention, W. C. and Dr. E.R. Miner left this afternoon for Decatur to attend the State Book Dealers' convention. They will be gone until Thursday or Friday.
Rushville May 2 Grand jury reconvenes amid deaths of a sheriff and deputy and warrants against thirty Greeks linked to a riot. States Attorney Mourning cautions on indictments while Deputy Kelly testifies describing the shootout at Frederick and a volley from bunk cars. Greek consul plans to aid inquiry as local Greek businessmen hire counsel.
Mr and Mrs Louis Switzer of Macomb welcomed a girl born yesterday at Ilelmes hospital The infant measured a healthy length and weight with the family naming her after local tradition The news notes the joyful event and the parents’ first child
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