29 Nov 1921
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Newspaper
Macomb Daily By Stander
Location
Macomb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1921
Page
1
A garbled OCR note records a dispute over appointments and a confrontation with an adviser group. The readable names and actions indicate a public or organizational challenge centered on appointment rights and a claim of interference.
Report mentions W. J. Gra and Curran amid political turmoil in McDonough county. Observers note publicans fear loss of influence as discussions of Curran’s law division post proceed. Word of a groaning party atmosphere and potential shifts in support spread through Pace and Medill circles.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention the farmers and a 9 000 000 amount connected to government action on corn growing and marketing. The text cites a committee and West region, with references to Liliana and press dates. The material is incomplete and garbled.
Twenty believed dead in a crash across Bedford and Brooklyn areas. Police report indicates victims include residents of New Orleans and nearby streets. Authorities continue investigations into causes and next of kin advisories.
Galesburg reports Jerry Murphy held in Davenport Iowa on suspicion of taking part in the 1919 Burlington passenger train wreck but established an alibi through an authentic army discharge showing service until 1920. Special Agent Maberry of the Burlington confirmed the alibi after checking the Davenport case.
Uncle Sam starts calf club enrollment for 1922 at the farm Bureau office. Two clubs are offered the purebred Heifer Club and the Baby Beef Club calves must be born between January 1 and September 1, 1921. Heifer club calves cost about 65 dollars and up, while Baby Beef accepts grade or crossbred calves bought at current market price. Local clubs will focus on education, recreation, and developing self confidence and cooperation with prizes likely at the County Fair.
The jury to try Arthur C. Burch for the murder of J Belton Kennedy was completed with ten women and two men. An alternate juror was selected. A scarlet fever case at 417 North Monroe street prompted home quarantine by the board of health.
Lieutenant Colonel Charles W Whittlesey praised as one of America's greatest war heroes by family. His wartime memories and losses haunt him and are linked to his suicide on the way to Havana. He led the First Battalion 308 Infantry 77th Division during the Argonne breakout where 87 of his men were killed or wounded.
About 200 Grundy county farmers gathered in Morris on November 17 to press Illinois Bell Telephone Co. for a rate cut from $2.25 to $1.50 per month. The company offered to sell the rural lines and operate them from the Morris exchange to prove the lines were operated at a loss.
New York on November 29 Liberty 434s reached par in large lots for the first time in nearly three years. Trading totaled $2,000,000 with financial leaders predicting that all join war loans may rise above issue price, akin to Civil War bonds.
Sir James Craig told Lloyd George that British proposals to Ulster for an Irish settlement are utterly impossible. Ulster will not join an all Ireland parliament under current terms but will discuss other settlement avenues. The report also notes the nine powers conference adopting resolutions on China rights and a Chinese judicial study.
Belfast November 29 Sir James Craig told Ulster Parliament that by Tuesday negotiations would be broken down or a new proposal would be sent to the cabinet for consideration in the Irish peace talks.
A. E. Dowell, a Burlington ticket agent, reports his red bicycle stolen from in front of the Journal office night before last after he left it there for a moment. He had left it in the street while he conducted town business, and returned to find it gone.
Judge Harry M. Waggoner, formerly on the circuit court bench, opens a private law office in the Masonic building with moved library and redecorated suites. He will handle various cases and bring his years of experience to his practice. Petty theft at the Commercial Association cigar case involves multiple small losses. one young man is under watch as a suspect.
Democratic circles show a robust field for upcoming elections with several potential county candidates from varied areas. Florence Williams of Bushnell is urged for county treasurer. Leroy Edie eyes sheriff. Everett Falder of Macomb township is a leading candidate for county clerk. Filing windows open February 10 and close March 2 with party senatorial committees meeting March 9.
Congressman William J. Graham, visiting Macomb, defends Fordney tariff and war spending policy. He avoids graft charges, calls disarmament conference a historic event, and warns the nation faces wartime level hardship. Refers to public sentiment and critics while praising Secretary Hughes and Japan.
A Macomb postal office accepted a live possum for shipment to Peoria in a first time event for the office. The animal weighed under 70 pounds and the parcels post charge was 19 cents. The note urges shipping your holiday possum early.
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