03 Oct 1921
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Newspaper
Macomb Daily By Stander
Location
Macomb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1921
Page
1
An IP official outlines plans for TNT improvements and cooperation with OITI to enhance safety and efficiency. Officials discuss timelines, funding, and responsibilities while stressing joint oversight and public accountability.
A message to Ma residents calls for a firm city pavement plan led by owners and a block committee. It warns against letting contractors avoid repairs and outlines proposed funding and enforcement steps to fix damaged street surfaces.
Redwood City Calif important witnesses for state and defense were missing as William A Hightower faces trial for the alleged murder of Rev Patrick Heslin. The state doubts the Dolly Mason associate exists while Hightower allegedly lured the priest from home for spiritual consolation before the killing.
Local officers report Emmet Claude Watson, sought for embezzling 295 dollars from Edison dealer L. N. Rost after selling a machine, is in Austin jail awaiting extradition. A torn letter hints he aimed to travel to Mexico or attend a piano school. his uncle in Texas sought settlement rather than extradition.
City of Macomb observes October 9 as Fire Prevention Day and October 9 to 15 as Fire Prevention Week. Mayor B F McLean urges pastors to address fire waste on October 9 and calls for a citywide cleanup, heating and wiring inspections, and cooperation of clubs and individuals to prevent fires.
A brief circuit court session today heard minor matters and adjourned to Thursday at 9 am. Clyde Dickerson of Galesburg, linked to the Melvin Bros. robbery at Bushnell and recently paroled, furnished bonds. Reports were also made in partition suits.
Chicago judge notes with astonishment the high share of unemployed men in his court who are supported by their wives. He observes that about 90 percent of jobless men appearing are kept by their spouses. The remark highlights gender wage and labor patterns in the city.
Conger's car finished fourth in the Macomb twenty-five mile final despite eight starters after a fatal accident in preliminaries at Galesburg. The McCoy Special won with Schloeman second and a Dusenberg third. Conger's Dodge, driven by Doc Roberts of Paris, Ill., placed fourth. The Dusenberg finished 200 yards ahead with a broken connecting rod. The fastest lap was 54 seconds by the McCoy and Schloeman specials.
Cephas Dietrich of Good Hope fractured his leg below the knee when a tractor crank flew off while he worked Saturday. An ugly flesh wound was also noted. Dr Huston treated him and he was taken to the Macomb clinic for X rays today. Dietrich works for Allie Robbins and lives in Good Hope village.
The Bayern, carrying 564 passengers from Hamburg, arrived after quarantine and was greeted by a mayoral welcome committee aboard the steamer Correction. The arrival marks a symbolic softening of relations since 1914 as the first German passenger ship to reach an American port.
Three year old Kila Winter of Macomb township dies suspected of infantile paralysis. Dr C W Howell reports case to state health authorities. Grandparents home in Bardolph quarantined by Supervisor BE Mulder. Body moved to Bardolph amid fear for other children.
Chicago October 3. Railroad unions will not act on the strike question before October 10 and perhaps later. B M Jewell head of the railway employees department of the AFL said tabulation of ballots from four brotherhoods will not be complete by October 10, so unions that have voted for a walkout will hold.
Federal prohibition agents conducted nearly twenty raids in Keokuk and Nauvoo. Six men arrested at Nauvoo broke jail and remain at large, while fourteen other arrestees in Keokuk were released on bail.
Harold F. McCormick president of International Harvester confirms he and Mrs. McCormick daughter of John D. Rockefeller are not living under the same roof but declines further comment.
Governor Small named Max Murdock of Streator as assistant director of registration and education Don Garrison of Rushville as assistant director of public works and buildings Captain Douglas McKinney of Ottawa as assistant commerce commissioner
Isaac Odenweller former mayor of Macomb and his brother the Rev Thos Odenweller visit at the home of their brother 8 P Odenweller with sister Mollie also present.
Mr and Mrs Roy Nehergall of Marietta are parents of a daughter born last night at Holmes hospital. The newborn adds to a growing family and is reported in local birth notices.
A fire at Bardolph destroyed the two story hotel building near Bardolph and its contents. Smoke and flames erupted from the southwest roof as school children saw the blaze at noon. The old structure, owned by Mrs. Lydia Patterson and leased by Mr. and Mrs. Langley, was insured but not fully covered. Estimated loss about 10,000 dollars.
Today marks the first day of the October term of probate court with adjustment of claims in estates for James Andrews Rosanna Andrews John B Arter Lucy Hannah Wim C Head John Karl Jackson and Frank A Whitman. Final settlements are under way for John F Blackhurst C R Mushaw Genoa F Murphy Mahala Pegg Frederick Stoneking.
Dean son of Mr and Mrs Carty of Matombo route 1 raises a small cotton patch this summer with two bolls on display in the By Stander window. The cotton appears sturdy and comparable to southern crops.
Blandinsville hardware dealer Elmer Vorhees fractured his right arm yesterday while cranking his car after a starter failure. He sought treatment at the Macomb clinic where Drs Hermeter and Adams cared for him. X rays confirmed the break.
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