Ex-Service Men Sign Roll at New American Legion Rooms
A packed meeting last night marked the opening of new American Legion rooms. Reverend Chas Caton of Missouri spoke voice and songs filled the hall as ex-service men signed the roll. Donations of books, magazines, and food aided the event, with several members pledging future involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie and
Hardtack
American Legion
Chas
Missouri
Uight
Legion
Stare Band Vill AS Boys Notice Appears in Text
Fragmentary OCR mentions a proposition involving furnishing a girl and money, with references to a reader ad section and potential advertisement use. Names and clear details are obscured by garble but imply a classified style notice.
Rotary visit to Galesburg inspires intercity ties
Fifteen Macomb Rotary members traveled to Galesburg for an intercity meet. The Galesburg club hosted with cordial hospitality and an evening program. Macomb attendees included Drs Mayer Standard Howell Knappenberger Welch and several others. The Pace Hotel hosted the regular luncheon, guest Phil Sipfle led song, and an orchestra performed. The gathering was described as one of the most pleasant recently held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macomb
Springfield Red Lights Doused by Expulsion Orders
Springfield dispatch reports authorities deny knowledge of orders to leave the segregated district by six this evening. Inmates and gamblers pack up, while owners and civic leaders deny direct involvement though Kate Adams law of 1915 is cited to keep premises vacant for a year. Medical outlook noted as generally stable with chronic illnesses and no acute sickness.
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Associated Press
Springfield
Kate Adams
John A. Wheeler
Insurrection Declared in Mingo County Lockout Strike
Governor Morgan proclaims martial law in Mingo county as a lockout strike paralyses coal mines. He cites armed groups, arson, and rail attacks, while Charles K. says nonunion miners should strike for union benefits. In the same update, a separate bank robbery involving travelers from India prompts arrests and police inquiries.
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Associated Press
Charleston
W. Va
Morgan
Mingo County
Mingo Fields
Charles Kenney
United Mine Workers
Norfolk & Western Railroad
Phelps Hospital Commencement Set for May Twenty Seventh
Four nurses will receive diplomas at the 12th annual commencement of the Phelps hospital training school in Marietta on May 27. The program includes solos, readings, an invocation by Rev Connor, an address by Rev L M Westrate, the Nightingale oath, diploma presentations, and benediction. Also notes butterfat yields from R I Empey’s Jersey herd, a fracture case near Pennington Point, and the birth of a girl to Mr and Mrs Howard S Kehr at Holmes hospital.
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Marietta Phelps Hospital
Marek
Mrs. Clinch
Mary Greer
Lucile Early
Connor
Clinch
L. M. Westrate
Florence Nightingale
James Rexroat
Pennington Point
Davis
Howard S. Kehr
Adair
Holmes Hospital
DeFord Found Guilty In Bushnell Case At Circuit Court
The court denied a motion for a new trial for Chas DeFord of Bushnell after a jury convicted him of a crime against nature involving a five year old. He faces an indeterminate penitentiary term of one to twenty years. In a separate auto accident suit, Henrietta Wilson of Avon was awarded 1000 dollars for injuries from a Prairie City crash caused by Mart Totin. The case aimed to recover 5000 dollars for damages.
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Hanan Lumber Yard
India
Bank of
Sciota
Reva Fisher
the Winklow
Miss Fisher
J. D. Atkinson
Express Office
B.C. Cochran
Tie
Serota
Macomb
Waili
Industry
Chas, DeFord
Bushnell
Robert
Charlotte Boales
Harry M. Waggoner
Henrietta
Wm. Wilson
Near Avon
Prairie City
Mart Totin
Drivers and Cars Face Stringent Indianapolis Test
Physicians inspect drivers and cars for the Indianapolis Sweepstakes. Each entrant must pass a four-lap, eighty mph qualifying run and endure medical checks focusing on heart action and eyesight. Front axles and steering are replaced before race start. brake tests and fuel sampling guard against hazards. No car exceeds 183 cubic inches displacement. The strict regimen has reduced fatalities in eleven years at the speedway.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Speedway
Engagement announced at Laughlin home
Mrs. F. W. Laughlin entertained Chapter K P E O last evening and announced the engagement of her sister Miss Henrietta Martin of Monmouth to Frederick Wm. Lensing of Chicago.
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F. W. Laughlin
Henrietta Martin
Monmouth
Frederick Wm. Lensing
Chicago
Jitney Night Draws Crowd At Holmes Park Dance
A good crowd attended last night’s dance at Moose hall with the Klein Jazz Five providing music. Jitney Tonight appears at Holmes Park tonight under new management inviting all old and new patrons to join the event.
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I. M. Bussert
Moose Hall
Klein Jazz Five
the Holmes Park
Fire destroys Bradford fair barns killing stock
In Kewanee on May 20 a blaze burned the Bradford fair grounds largest barns, killing about 100 horses cows and sheep. Births include a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Switzer named Marjorie Louise at Holmes hospital.
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Kewanee
Bradford Fair
Ernest Switzer
Holmes Hospital
Marjorie Louise
Baby Mary Elizabeth Born to Oakman Family
Mr and Mrs Frank Oakman of East Jefferson street are the parents of an eight pound girl born Wednesday. The little girl has been named Mary Elizabeth.
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Frank Oakman
East Jefferson Street
Mary Elizabeth
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Chas. Caton
Edison
LN. Rost
Vnto
Ty Cord
Detroit
Hh Parlor
Gunmet Voy
Tire Rey
Bowhint
Ladoes
Hy TG
Porto
Sreader
Galesburg
Galesburg Club
Sciota Bank
West Virginia
E. ©. Cochran
John Costello
lTle
Indias
Phelps Hospital
Exercises Baptist Church
R. I. Empey
Jersey
Meridale Susanne
Glenwood Dolls
Meridale
Saycha Selma
Deford
Wilson
Henrietta Wilson
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