26 May 1922
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Newspaper
Macomb Daily By Stander
Location
Macomb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1922
Page
1
Babe Ruth faces another suspension amid controversy as players spar over actions during a game. The report cites debate over a dustup involving improprieties at second base and comments from Um Pilar Hildebrand.
Babe Ruth, baseball’s home run king, is declared ineligible to play by Ban Johnson of the American League pending a full investigation. The action follows an incident in which Ruth threw dirt toward umpire Hildebrand and argued with fans after a disputed call during a May game in New York.
Residents report sightings and eerie noises linked to a prolific burglar described as the “match burglar.” Neighbors heard voices and footsteps near homes on South Lafayette and West Carroll Streets. An accomplice is suspected as a flashlight scan and running footsteps were observed during incidents last night and in earlier break ins.
A proposed slogan urges using Say it with Showers for current use while discarding the similarly worded Say it with Flowers until the weather service flags a change. The suggestion notes practicality concerns with the older phrase.
Return engagement announced for Shean's Society Winter Garden Sextette with Babe Ruth and the midnight frolic blue singer. The orchestra will perform at Jolly Hall next Monday night with a jitney dance preceding and following the show.
Trial records detail $25,333,500 of Illinois state funds deposited in Grant Park Bank and moved to Fort Dearborn National Bank to purchase Packers notes. Readings cover 1917 to 1921 with most drafts withdrawn the same day, while disputes over interest rates and bank ledger tracing sparked courtroom clashes.
More than a thousand high school athletes from 144 schools in eight states arrived in Chicago for the University of Chicago interscholastic meet. Preliminaries decide finals. expected field cut by about half for tomorrow.
Des Moines May 24 the Presbyterian board of missions report to the general assembly alleges interference with Protestant evangelization in South America. It claims mob looting of church missions 500 men near lynching of pastor Rev Andre Jensen and quotes the Brazilian mission saying the Catholic church declared war on Protestantism. Archbishops bishops and journalists mobilized against missionaries per the report.
Washington May 26 Attacks on Attorney General Daugherty arise in Congress led by Senator Watson who charges Felder and Daugherty with smuggling and releasing seized cargoes while Untermyer accuses General Electric of anti trust violations. La Follette presses for action against a steel merger and impeachment talk surfaces as Mondell moves to recess amid debate over the Johnson Woodruff investigation resolution.
Mrs. Nancy J. Long a longtime resident of Whitehall Newfoundland and Labrador near 101 died today at age 100 after a long life as a tobacco smoker. Born in Missouri she had lived in the area seventy five years and was known for her longevity and habit.
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