Waggoner Anges Three Trial Result Noted
R Robinson and Win Riggs receive sentences ranging from one to twenty years after a hearing referenced in confined OCR text.
10 May 1921
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Newspaper
Macomb Daily By Stander
Location
Macomb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1921
Page
1
R Robinson and Win Riggs receive sentences ranging from one to twenty years after a hearing referenced in confined OCR text.
Guilty pleas in a Mayfield court yielded prison terms for Houlk and two co defendants in separate criminal cases. Houlk received 1 to 14 years for a violent assault, while other indictments involved burglary and forged checks totaling about 3800 dollars. Sentences varied with the crimes and defendants, including a man later bound for Pontiac. The record notes further pending actions and possible additional sentences for related defendants.
The record summarizes charges against two upholsterers and an agent named Noston and Roy Tull in a 1919-29 horned case. A third defendant Chinneo was found not guilty. The trial revealed injuries and a fracture during examination, with unclear wrists and pain details.
George Rolfe of near Sheldon Iowa attempted hanging from a windmill rope. his 14 year old son cut the rope, causing a 15 foot fall. Rolfe survived with a broken back and is expected to live.
Edwin R. Elting of Macomb, a fireman third class in the U S Navy, earned a commendation from the Pacific Fleet commander after volunteering to swim through heavy surf to reach and tether a torpedo on a California shore. The act, done near Imperial Beach on March 17, 1921, reflected credit on Elting and the Naval Service.
Mrs. John Johnson, west of town, was thrown from a buggy by a sudden stumble of a horse near the John Berry residence. Her left wrist was fractured. She was taken to Dr. E. R. Miner for attention and rest.
New York May 10 Abe Attell former pugilist indicted in 1919 in the Chicago pennant ball scandal was arrested here today charged with being a fugitive from justice and held without bail.
Reports from Peoria Springfield and Washington outline debates on grain bills and the Lantz exchange act in Illinois Senate. Protests by country grain dealers criticize passage as harmful to producers and consumers while federal postmaster appointments shift to include top three candidates from civil service lists.
The Rev Burris Jenkins preacher and editor of the Kansas City Post told a Mid Day luncheon at the Disciples of Christ congress that the editorial room is a mighty good sermon factory He said he serves one master with both barrels not two and that the room should preach life not philosophy.
President Harding does not seek delay in adopting the Knox peace measure yet implies no haste due to European reparations issues. High administration circles said today that timing will reflect evolving conditions rather than a rush to action.
In Portsmouth Ohio on May 9 Carl Neuman aged 15 tried to throw a lighted cigarette and it caught in his pocket with dynamite caps causing a blast. The boy was killed and six companions were injured with one losing a leg.
McDonough county veterans at Cottage 20 in the Quincy Soldiers' Home report a Sunday night theft. A stranger used a hooked pole to pull trousers and cash from sleeping residents, with John Bernard losing 17 dollars, Joh Daileys 13.50, and B. J. Scott 9 dollars.
The Stook ey community schedules a May 17 play at White Flock church with proceeds shared between the school and church. The script features Misery Moon and a cast including Paula Maleek, Katheryne McFall, Luli Pearl, and Fred Parkinson, with acts at a railroad station and a later wedding. Local illness notes mention Mrs H L Miller resting better and Dr C L Miller visiting from Swink, Colorado.
Macomb hosts the Western Illinois Fair Circuit with August 30-31 and September 1-2 dates. McDonough County Agricultural Fair builds a major program with premium lists under R C Donoghue, spring pig futurities, and strong county interest. J R Binnie leads grounds improvements including track work, new roof and stalls, and amphitheater reshingle. Racing features include 19 horses in training from Gordy Chandler Fred Brock and McWhinney with noted entrants Vernon Pointer and Mary Pickford. The circuit spans Rushville Lewistown La Harpe and Macomb offering 16 000 purses with three 1 000 purses per town. Advertise your wants in The By-Stander.
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