18 Oct 1921
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Newspaper
Macomb Daily By Stander
Location
Macomb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1921
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR notes describe concerns over food shortages pushing people to seek supplies. The text hints at rising tensions and possible aid efforts, referencing groups and areas but lacks full details.
Local residents in Macomb County fear rising oil shortages and potential outages as strikes affect supply lines. Officials warn of transportation delays, with trucks needed to move fuel and goods to cities, while unions demand wage adjustments.
Charles Carey, held on a highway robbery charge, was arraigned in Justice A W Falkenthal's court. His case was set for October 28 and he remained jailed after failing to post bonds of 590. He allegedly robbed Fred Batch, an ex soldier at Holmes hospital, near the freight depot as Batch waited for the evening train to Plymouth, netting 59 dollars.
Local authorities investigate a growing practice of men stopping women for unwanted attention toward rides. Complaints from Teachers College students prompt state and college cooperation to prosecute offenders and curb the conduct.
Messrs J C Maguire and Kirkpatrick of Live Wire Supply Co were forced to switch to horse and buggy in a heavy rain storm on the way home from Ray station. The auto slid into a roadside ditch near the eight mile corner east of town but was not believed damaged, though darkness prevented full inspection.
Miss Dora Kepley leaves for Chicago to pursue nurses training at Michael Reese Hospital. She is accompanied to Galesburg by Miss Josie Westfall orphanage matron and Miss Myrtle Leonard.
Farmers from across McDonough county gather in the courthouse to discuss cattle feeding profits and losses. Prof H B Rusk, head of beef cattle investigations at the Illinois Agricultural Experiment Station, addresses attendees while bankers and transport workers anticipated to contribute insights.
A number of people were injured when the Sunshine Special of the Texas and Pacific railroad derailed east of Vanhorn Texas last night. No fatalities were reported and seriously hurt passengers would be transported to El Paso for medical care.
Alonzo Billings of this city pled guilty to two counts of bootlegging in county court before Judge Chas. I. Imes. He was fined $200 and costs totaling $237.50 and released. Sheriff Sapp and Deputy Wilson arrested him at the passenger depot Sunday night on information charging counts. two counts were nol prossed by the state's attorney.
A By-Stander notice by Henry Whitten advertised a good used buggy and sold it the next day. The ad drew numerous calls and he could have sold several more. For 25 cents he moved a surplus item and connected a buyer, avoiding awkward inquiries among acquaintances.
Emmet C. Watson, arrested in Austin on embezzlement charges related to funds collected for an Edison phonograph sold to a Bushnell resident, has been released. Rost, his employer, did not confirm settlement of the debt and declined to issue a warrant. The sheriff’s office tracked Watson to Texas.
The Medal of Honor is presented posthumously to the unknown American warrior for World War I service. General John J. Pershing and Ambassador George Harvey participate in a brief service at Westminster Abbey with 1200 attendees, amid Buckingham Palace and British officials present.
Big crowd expected Friday night at Holmes park as Stone's original orchestra of Burlington provides music for the jitney dance. Dancers praise Mr. Butterfield for securing good music and plan to reciprocate by attending in force. Attorney T H Miller, Illinois Elks district deputy, returns from Chicago after a meeting of district deputies with Grand Exalted Ruler Mountain.
The Bardolph State Bank receiver reports confusion over the signatures on notes totaling 93 928 dollars tied to Northern securities. He notes possible mortgage backing, unknown land security, and limited knowledge of signers, with attempts to locate a mortgage or addresses.
The Gamage orchard west of the city completed its apple harvest. Most Winesaps are sold with only a few bushels remaining. The total yield is reported near 2000 bushels.
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