05 Oct 1920
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Newspaper
Macomb Daily By Stander
Location
Macomb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1920
Page
1
An obscure garbled OCR fragment references a supposed plot and a telephone line, with mentions of prisoners, a party, and a possible arrest. The readable bits hint at a sensational but unclear story about a national security threat, a late narrator, and a potential public disruption.
Ell Man, formerly of Macomb, escaped a blast at Wall Street's Fa Ju Explosion area. The scene included damaged shipments and a tense failure to view the event from nearby streets. Police and officials investigated the incident as workers hurried to secure the site.
Fragmentary OCR notes show a historic reference to a person likely named Tradl Ww Hidsen in Hidsen Chit and a journey by motor to Kirk. The readable text is incomplete, offering minimal concrete facts or dates. Further sources are needed for a full summary.
The By-Stander corrects its Sunday football account regarding a disputed play with Beardstown. Referee Deweese ruled Beardstown fumbled and Macomb recovered for a gain, leaving the game a tie. Coach Shores said Macomb should have ball, but the paper clarifies the incomplete forward pass view.
Franklin D Roosevelt the vice presidential candidate arrives in western Illinois next week for three addresses. He will speak in Quincy at 1 30 Monday morning then in Macomb at 2 52 and in Galesburg at 4 o clock with brief stops by train in Macomb. A second stop in Canton is planned for the night.
Plaintiff Endeavoring to Have Will Admitted to Probate in Holler Wijk hearing. Ambiguities exist over will validity and probate status.
Grover Holler contests the admittance to probate of a lost will contents in Bardolph saying his father failed to destroy the document before death. Witnesses recount Maxwell creating the will and a later codicil, then placing both in a box. heirs oppose, and a county court hearing before Judge Taves continues with more testimony expected tomorrow.
City Clerk and Mrs John Yi Ves depart for Haralsburg Kentucky tomorrow morning while C A Tatnin of Blandinsville travels to seek health due to pernicious anemia. Mr and Mrs Graves plan to rent there for a week or ten days and tour Mr Graves' boyhood home.
John F. Zimmerman left Saturday night for Okimulsee Oklahoma where as general manager of an oil company he has let the contract to start drilling on his company's lease.
Mrs W E Mayer and her husband in this city are the proud parents of a daughter born last night at St Francis Hospital. The By-Stander notes the happy event and extends congratulations.
United States circuit court of appeals in Chicago affirms the conviction of William D Haywood and ninety three I W W members for obstructing the draft during the war. They are on bond pending appeal after heavy prison terms and fines imposed by Judge Latdis.
The GAL Ro and Wo ROC announce their annual picnic at Mrs. Charles Zitmernat’s Colchester home on Thursday October 7. Members with families and friends are invited. bring well filled baskets and a ride to the depot for a train to the event. A wood gift is promised to all attendees.
A high school student daydreaming mixed up Shakespeare with modern burlesque, listing Midnight Follies as one of fifteen productions. The student confused Mid-Summer Night's Dream with current theatrical titles, illustrating blurred distinctions between classic plays and contemporary burlesque.
Jos Kline formerly of South McArthine street now in Jacksonville Illinois seeks medical care from Drs. Machin for a slight cancerous growth on his nose.
The Industry Horse Show and Home Coming unfolds over two days with a larger, better program than in twenty years. McDonough County Orphanage horses, shown by T Stewart Fred Knight George Porter and Matt Watson, will be on display as part of the events. Spectators are urged to watch for the horses.
A new tribe of the Improved Order of Red Men will be instituted tonight at Bushnell. The installation is to be in charge of Great Chief of Records O. J. Whitmer of Springfield and Dr. R. G. Hann, Sachem of the Canton tribe. The Canton bearer team will do the work.
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