Governor Charged Amid State War Watch
Reported in Chicago with police saying state turmoil and labor tensions. A governor faces charges as a court case expands, alleging extensive embezzlement and abuse of power during a period of martial crisis.
11 May 1922
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Newspaper
Macomb Daily By Stander
Location
Macomb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1922
Page
1
Reported in Chicago with police saying state turmoil and labor tensions. A governor faces charges as a court case expands, alleging extensive embezzlement and abuse of power during a period of martial crisis.
May 11 report says police claim a state of war with labor, as Judge Scanlan delayed writs of habeas corpus for Cornelius and John Rafferty in a murder case involving two officers. Dozens held in city jails as raids continue. police link unrest to organized labor and a broad crackdown.
May 9 report from the county court states Llas Baumgardner of Summum pleaded guilty to striking his uncle with a weapon months ago. Judge H. S. fined him $41.75 and costs, paid today, with Baumgardner to return to his home in Summum. The incident left the uncle hospitalized for months.
May 10 note outlines Baccalaureate on May 14 at the church and class day on May 16 at Hillside. An Eighth Grade spectacle is set for May 17, with a program on May 18 at the Congregation. May 19 marks the school ball at Henie.
McDonough county circuit court adjourned until Monday after delaying jury call. Divorce rulings include Chas Tracey granted from Abbey Toughbanks Tracey and Lola Dorsett granted against Rivill Dorsett with $5 weekly alimony. George Phillips, 17, of Prairie City sentenced to Pontiac Reformatory for elevator robbery. George Steele, 18, paroled on larceny charge.
An 18 year old local resident was taken into custody by officer William Gibson after being caught peeping into the nurses home windows on East Jackson street. Five shots were fired as he fled but failed to stop him. Ross Mille helped detain the suspect, who was released on promise to appear in police court.
W S James sells Macomb Motor Sales to Talbot Motor Co. headed by S M Talbot. The firm will operate as Talbot Motor Co with Dodge distributorship for McDonough and provide full service including all night repair. Bert Vorhees leads service and Frank Volker the shop. Allen brings ten years of auto experience.
Plymouth May 10 The Plymouth Girl's band held an all day program Saturday to raise funds for new uniforms and succeeded in netting about 250 dollars for the purpose.
Community event featured several daytime concerts and a home cooking sale. An evening auction included various items and an Overland car selling for $61 amid other goods.
Washington May 5 Senator Harrison Democrat Mississippi opened a Senate attack on Nat Goldstein nomination as internal revenue collector at St Louis accusing him of accepting 2500 from presidential campaign managers of former Governor Lowden of Illinois. He said other London delegates were also given appointments under the present administration.
Nat Goldstein asked President Harding to withdraw his nomination as internal revenue collector at St. Louis amid Senate criticism. The move was read in the Senate by Senator Spencer of Missouri, signaling the incident would end with the president meeting the request.
B P D Elks announce a regular meeting tomorrow evening. All members urged to attend. Will B Martin serves as Exalted Ruler.
Mrs. Mary Sagee of Wilsonville killed her husband Frank Sayec at the home of Teresa Ketvotnovic in Carlinville and wounded Ketvotnovic after chasing them from Wilsonville. Sagee, mother of three, surrendered to a deputy sheriff with her children present.
Chicago May 10 Judge Dennis Sullivan ordered six women jailed for contempt of court despite Governor Small granting pardons to bring them before him. He will conduct his own investigation to determine legal options. The women were picketers during a strike and convicted three years ago. each has since given birth to a child.
Three of the thirty Greeks held in Morgan county jail at Jacksonville are believed to be released on bonds of 10000 pounds each. An effort is under way to secure their release. Some prisoners are said to be ill.
Galesburg Illinois May 10. Quincy will host the Knights of Columbus state convention in 1928 after an unanimous vote by delegates at the state meeting which closed at noon today.
The Doll Show presented with the regular performance by the Women's Athletic Association of the Teachers' College pleased the audience. It was unusual and well carried out with a distinctive touch.
A clipped excerpt contrasts American influence. notes on moonshine control and conservative factions resisting new orders from radicals, with references to the Anderson Herald and Springfield State Register.
Governor Small faces a conspiracy to embezzle charge as opening arguments begin in Waukegan. Fred Mortimer, Sangamon county state’s attorney, says the indictment alleges a scheme to defraud Illinois of 1.5 to 2 million dollars and that direct proof will be offered. Judge Edwards defers ruling on a defense motion as Attorney General Brundage attends the proceedings.
Mr and Mrs Forrest Dick Henderson of Scotland township welcomed a daughter at noon today at St Francis Hospital. The mother, former Edna Taggerty, is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Clarence Taggerty. The newborn is the first grandchild for the Taggerty and Henderson families, including Mr and Mrs Chas Henderson.
Tonight at 7 45 services at Woodbury Union Chapel invite the public to attend a Bible worship and prayer gathering led by TD W Sala encouraging attenders to seek comfort and community in faith.
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