27 Oct 1921
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Newspaper
Macomb Daily By Stander
Location
Macomb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1921
Page
1
The fragment mentions John O Neil Ler and cross in Iowa, indicating a local dispute or incident. Further readable context is scarce but points to residents and a named individual involved in a regional matter.
A railroad crash near a county mission church claimed multiple lives including Mr and Mrs Jal Booth well known residents of Good Hope and family members from nearby towns. The tragedy struck as a relief train failed to stop and the couple and others died at the scene or while being taken to burial services in Macomb and nearby cemeteries.
Fragmentary text describes an isolated orphan in quarantine with authorities enforcing restrictions. The piece mentions McDonough and a prolonged stay, noting protective measures and the impact on children in a constrained setting.
Press dispatches report a form of influenza sweeping the country and affecting many pets. Several Macomb families say their cats died suddenly with owners believing the disease caused their deaths and robbed homes of their rodent control.
McDonough county dentists join colleagues from Adams Hancock and Fulton for a three day meeting in Quincy. Hundred percent attendance is expected with topics including systematic mouth conditions, cavity preparation, cusp carving and children’s dentistry. Participating Macomb doctors include Dr. Lane Dr. Eshelman Dr. Mayer Dr. Robotham Dr. McCreight and Dr. Keeney among others.
Dr E R Miner spoke to Industry high school girls and later to village women at the M and church about motherhood. The addresses covered women's roles and family life in the community.
Mr and Mrs A J Wilson W K England of Blandinsville and James Gills of Sciota travel through the city this morning en route to Louisville Lebanon and other Kentucky points.
The big five railroad union executives meet in Chicago with Ben W. Hooper of the railroad labor board stating no settlement yet and stressing the board's resolution. Rotary Club plans health lectures by Dr. Charles C. Barker in Macomb with free admission and broad Rotary engagement.
Workmen transfer the Sardine Oil Company drilling outfit from the David Hainline farm in Sciota township to land owned by Mrs Myra T Ricketts known as the Tubbs place in Warren county near Roseville. The firm leases about 2800 acres around the new well and plans a Trenton rock test to about 800 to 1000 feet depth amid geological indications of oil.
Dr. J. B. Worrell of Monmouth sues the Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad for 10000 dollars in a circuit court action begun in Monmouth. The 1920 grade crossing crash at South Eleventh Street left him injured after his car was struck by a westbound passenger train No. 9. John Barton Payne serves as agent for the railroad.
Washington reports that the Graham committee exposed frauds by Standard Steel and others tied to Secretary Mellon as director. It details bribes, concealed tool theft, and a $300 000 overcharge on building materials, plus Nitro WV contracts under scrutiny. An effort to extend the statute of limitations for war profiteering prosecutions is noted.
Land ownership and bond security questions surround the Bardolph State Bank closure. Olson, owner of the bank’s majority stock, refuses to identify note signers or land locations backing bonds, citing desire to protect friends. Depositors reassured no losses if given time to settle affairs. representatives McLean Smith and Prentiss press for details.
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