Local R Members Push for Federal Aid Plan
Readable fragments show local Republican members advocating for a feder al aid package in Rockford with proposed framework outlines and procedural steps.
18 Nov 1921
Page 1
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Newspaper
Macomb Daily By Stander
Location
Macomb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1921
Page
1
Readable fragments show local Republican members advocating for a feder al aid package in Rockford with proposed framework outlines and procedural steps.
The article outlines a proposal affecting McDonough and Rock Island counties to route certain court matters to federal or Rock Island districts. It notes opposition from attorneys and discussions on adding judges and reshaping judicial districts. The measure, pending in the Illinois Senate and House, could shift downstate cases east.
Fragmentary text describes an arrest involving a man named Gemmill and a van linked to EAS Bank. Details are garbled, with references to money, a pair of shoes, and a street location, but no clear actions or outcomes.
Deputy game warden Charles McPherron was struck with a rock and thrown into the Rock River by Ray Prescott of Moline while arresting him for a fishing code violation. Prescott fled as deputies pursued him on the assault charge. McPherron required stitches for facial injuries and gave a sworn account after reaching Rock Island for medical treatment.
The six mile northern road project near Macomb moves toward December letting. Bids show 17 178 41 covers grading and 157 yards of concrete work for small culverts. bridges on the five mile section will follow with contracts for five spans including Crooked Creek and Statler bridges.
A Chinese status display engaging multiple nations is planned soon, highlighting regional partnerships and diplomatic signaling. Officials indicate the exhibit will feature artifacts and data on economic and security cooperation, with potential formal statements accompanying the launch.
Macomb merchants rush to display and stock gifts ahead of Thanksgiving to give customers a full month for holiday selections. Post Office officials urge careful wrapping and addressing to speed Christmas mail and prevent late deliveries. Open Door policy views emerge from arms talks with Britain France and China supported while Japan seeks a staged withdrawal of extraterritorial rights. Admiralty halts work on Hood type battleships pending Washington conference.
Pittsburg Kansas November 18 two more mines operated today while two idle mines remained with workers not returning to work. International officers report Howatt leaders visited a mine and induced workers to refuse to work. State officials consider criminal action under the Industrial court law.
Pope Benedict sent a cable to President Harding expressing hope that Almighty God may grant a happy issue to the native taken by the chief magistrate of the Great American Republic to tranquilize the trepidation of humanity.
Atlantic Deeper Waterway Association members, gathered in Savannah Georgia for their annual convention, adopted a resolution opposing the Great Lakes St Louis St Lawrence shipping canal project.
Lombard defeated Knox 14 to 0 in a mud filled annual clash at Galesburg. Lombard scored the first touchdown after Knox fumbled on its 1 yard line, needing four plays to cross. A second score came late in the game on a forward pass from the Knox 30 yard line.
The Fatty Arbuckle manslaughter trial jury was chosen at 10:15 a m with five women on the panel. The session adjourned to 2 pm to prepare witnesses as district president Mrs Carrie Rehling and district VP Mrs E L Sapp visited in San Francisco.
The Bushnell East Side school hosted a large attendance from Bloomington Peoria Griggsville Coatsburg Macomb and other central Illinois towns. Mayor Means gave the welcome as TIW Funk spoke for the society. Durst Donoghue Pickett and Lambert discussed markets planting soils and commercial orchards with a lively show of apples and ensuing discussions.
Here visiting Miss Carie M a girl from New York City at the home of A C Deharity. She plans to travel to California to establish a home.
The Illinois census bulletin reports 237 181 farms, total farm property value 1920 6 666 767 235 dollars, land value 5 25 billion, machinery 222 6 million, live stock 446 154 thousand. McDonough County shows 76 320 acres, 55 318 on farms, average farm 130 2 acres, value per farm 33 654, value per acre 203 86, tenancy rising from 1 453 to 1 401 owners.
Governor Sterling Senator Meents Senator Barr and Illinois Highway Department officials join Winnebago county delegations and residents for the formal opening of the Rockford Beloit road. The highway connects Edgerton Wisconsin to the Illinois county line, marking a completed concrete route.
Washington November 18 the senate adopted the conference report on the anti beer bill by 56 to 22 sending it to the president. Twelve Republicans and ten Democrats voted against the conference report.
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