Road Route Contest Aims for State Seated South of MA
A regional contest seeks state recognition for a road route south of Massachusetts. Officials and organizers push for designation, citing regional connectivity and potential funding.
16 Nov 1921
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Newspaper
Macomb Daily By Stander
Location
Macomb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1921
Page
1
A regional contest seeks state recognition for a road route south of Massachusetts. Officials and organizers push for designation, citing regional connectivity and potential funding.
Highway officials debate routing of a state highway through Center Point and Macomb area. Four potential paths considered from Springfield to industry area, with hearings and commissions guiding location decisions. Governor Small faces pressure as residents and landowners await a final route choice and related impacts.
An East Jackson resident reports a Ford car seen near the Dehority store on Jackson street may have been used by the window robber Monday night. The car was spotted idling before robbers allegedly smashed a window and escaped, then moved to the south side of the street.
Pittsfield and Macomb A A will meet on the local gridiron next Sunday in a highly anticipated game. Pittsfield arrives with a single defeat to Beardstown, while Macomb has faced Beardstown recently, prompting both teams to avoid games at Beardstown or Whiskerville fields.
Ralph Obenchain of Evanston obtained a marriage license to wed his divorced wife Madelynne Obenchain in Los Angeles. The move comes amid a court case in which she is charged jointly with Arthur C. Bureh of Eynaster in the murder of J. Belton Kennedy.
A fragment notes a pulley pillar pulling loose above a wall on the west side of a structure. The topple risk is tied to a supported masonry wall line unless repairs are made promptly.
Visiting relatives Catherine of Los Angeles and Slampton stay with Will Bartleson for a few days at his home.
The senate commerce committee rejected a resolution by Senator La Follette to investigate the shipping board. The vote was reported as unanimous with senators calling the inquiry unnecessary and unwarranted at this time.
A Presbyterian church announces a choir rehearsal promptly at 7 15 this evening. Members are reminded to attend on time to prepare for upcoming services.
Illinois miners rush $60,000 in provisions to 12 000 Kansas miners on strike as Kansas union warns that failure to end the walkout by November 16 will revoke local charters. International leaders push open doors and oppose secret treaties in China while other nations hold back formal responses at the Pacific conference.
Denver dispatch reports a general wage reduction of about 10 percent effective tomorrow across thirteen of Colorado Fuel & Iron Company coal mines in Las Animas and Huerfano counties affecting around 3,000 miners. Officials foresee a temporary strike shutting down the affected active mines.
Springfield reports Governor Small proclaims Thanksgiving Day and urges residents to observe in their homes and places of worship giving thanks to Almighty God for blessings received.
Mr and Mrs Clarence Brew of Macomb township welcomed an 8 3 4 pound boy born Tuesday evening at Holmes hospital. The mother is the daughter of Mr and Mrs John Harmon of Macomb township.
Ellis Dresel of Boston was nominated by President Harding to be charge d affaires to Germany. Dresel has served as American commissioner to Germany and is now in Berlin.
In Monmouth Ohio on November 15 R I Saville marked his thirtieth year in the 1st office department by delivering yesterday's mail. A gold star sleeve badge signifies the milestone as he was admired by the public. Ray Seeley of Terrington is visiting relatives and will stay until after Thanksgiving.
In McDonough County Illinois Cameron Joyce and Co of Keokuk Iowa submitted the low bid for grading 5.6 miles on Route 3 Section 38 state aid roads at 17,768.41 dollars per mile. Other bidders A O McCoy Clayton 21,435.36 J A Awe Lincoln 21,527.66 Boss and Olson 19,809.60.
John A. Barclay today announces his entry in the Republican nomination race for county clerk. Incumbent John G. Norton seeks re election and has campaigned across the county. The contest is expected to be one of the warmest of the primary season with strong local support for each candidate.
Des Moines reports the Iowa National Guard, ordered by Governor Kendall, entrains to Ottumwa to restore order amid the John Morrell Packing Co. strike. Four companies under Colonel Brewer escort work crews as machine guns are set at key locations to deter violence and protect life and property.
Despite threatening weather, Macomb merchants held a third Bargain Day with strong turnout. Shoppers from town and countryside visited stores to take advantage of one day only price reductions. Country customers braved slick roads and rain, showing solid purchasing.
Taurine Derenzy of Bushnell fractured his arm after falling from a fence during a visit to Prairie City on Sunday. Jor Roan of Bushnell treated the injury at the scene.
Roy Gardner, recently escaped from McNeal Island federal prison, was identified by fingerprints after attempting to rob a mail car at Phoenix Arizona Santa Fe station. Police say the gunman fled before the bank planned to ship 15000 dollars today, and Gardner warned the clerk to avoid harm if confronted again.
General Pershing complimented Mrs Amerial McCudden British war mother at the banquet to Marshal Foch in Philadelphia on November 16. He kissed her and then exchanged greetings with Marshal Foch in a brief private meeting after the public exchange.
Former Emperor Charles of Austria and Princess Zita travel by British cruiser Cardiff to Madeira after leaving Gibraltar. They are en route to Funchal Madeira in the Atlantic, as reporters note a quiet departure and awaiting further travel steps.
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