Faring for GED thieves arrested in Carthage phase
Authorities report multiple suspects tied to GED thefts were arrested in Carthage. The cases involve alleged fraud schemes targeting credentialing programs with arrests confirmed by local police.
01 Sep 1920
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Newspaper
Macomb Daily By Stander
Location
Macomb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1920
Page
1
Authorities report multiple suspects tied to GED thefts were arrested in Carthage. The cases involve alleged fraud schemes targeting credentialing programs with arrests confirmed by local police.
Three Philadelphia residents held in Hancock county in connection with a stolen Buick coupe owned by Arthur Shirf Burnside. Authorities say the auto thefts are part of a larger series by an organized group. Dr Geo Aldrich, La Harpe physician, is named in warrants, with city officials confirming his arrest and a grand jury investigation.
A man visited by his wife in Augusta faced questioning at Adame county jail. He was held without bail for a weekday hearing, his first official appearance, amid reports of no new developments in the case.
A brief local item notes Otis Ray and family planning to move and establish a new home, with reference to Earl Riding in the same notice. The fragment confirms a household relocation within the community.
The article recounts the drowning of Prof. Homer L. Roberts near Eminence Missouri after a boat overturned on Current river. Mrs Roberts survived clinging to the boat amid a strong current and later identified her husband found upright on a shoal.
A letter from J W Lusk of Monmouth notes Judge Olson candidate for congress will be at the Farm Bureau picnic in the county Friday and meet the Democratic central committee at 1:00 PM. He seeks support from county voters, and voters must write in his name. Nellie Richardson of Peoria is visiting relatives, with Ella Kennedy also in town.
Harland Pittenger son of Mr and Mrs Jo A Pittenger of South Randolph street will manage the Johnson Oil Co new filling station under construction here He has worked with the company at similar work in Galesburg
Miss Lena Jack travels to Mathersville to begin teaching in the schools for the coming year. The move marks her return to teaching duties in the district. Local officials welcomed her appointment and anticipation grows for the new academic term.
Miss Rosamond Burgi of Yankton North Dakota is visiting Miss Leonore Schunpert.
At the National Sheep and Wool Bureau of America convention in Chicago speakers cite shoddy fabric as chief material with up to eight reworkings. A Wyoming Wool Growers official notes the industry’s shift while a law requires stamping showed virgin wool percentage on every yard of cloth.
Geo. White chairman of the Democratic National Committee testified before the Senate committee investigating national campaign funds that he had no evidence to sustain charges against Gov. Cox regarding Republican funds and backers. He said he believed the charges true due to his confidence in Cox but had not discussed them in detail with the governor.
Washington reports Poland answered the U S admonition by saying strategic situation governs Poland's course. Warsaw government, while agreeing to respect Russian territory, warned stopping at a fixed line without Soviet guarantees could bring consequences.
Marion Nugent, daughter of Jos Nugent, marries Saul Strohm, former Nugent chauffeur, after Strohm’s discharge due to their relation. County Judge Imes denies a new trial in the people v Kirk bastardy case. bonds set at 2000. Meanwhile, Wm Hendrickson, Electric plant engineer, charged with robbing J D Lee of 35 dollars, is bound over to the grand jury. Ed Lawrence and C M Burnham signed the bonds.
The resignation of W B Colver, chairman of the Federal Trade Commission, was received today at the White House.
Smiles lit nearly all Burlington line workers as back pay arrived after the federal wage board order in July boosting salaries 21 percent. Workers received one lump sum covering the April wages plus the May 1 increase, differing by job, with some totals around 100 dollars. Also notes Mr and Mrs William G Wise of Peoria visiting a brother in Burlington before driving to California for the winter, stopping at Denver Salt Lake Yellowstone Park and other points.
An independent football group plans a Tuesday night benefit at Holmes Park to raise funds for equipment. A previous subscription fell short of the goal so the event will help buy shoes and other gear. Tickets cost 1.10 dollars with Campbell’s Orchestra providing music.
A pleasant jitney dance was held at Holmes Park rink last night with Campbell's orchestra providing music. The Associated Press News report notes the event as a lively social gathering in the local scene.
With 1 058 pupils enrolled the Schools of Macombity opened this morning for what is hoped to be a highly successful year. Grant 153 Lincoln 207 Logan 171 Douglas 111. The High School reports 416 students.
The county publishes the official sample ballot for the September 15 election. It lists candidates for U.S. Senator, Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Auditor, Treasurer, Attorney General, Clerk of the Supreme Court, Congressional representatives, state senate, and general assembly seats. Also notes an abandoned Ford found near Geo. Patrick place and a sheriff's follow up in Corona New Mexico.
L. K. McFadden and W. I. We.nils W. H. Wilson led the Rushville visit to inspect Schuyler county records for McDonough county taxpayers possibly evading taxes. The board has expanded its assessment list in several counties, and expects to add substantially countywide. One day recently $132,000 was added. today’s likely addition is about $15,000 with three weeks needed to finish.
Local residents and officials announce August 31 as the last straw hat day with advice to store sky pieces until spring. The mayor himself hints he will keep wearing his straw lid for another month despite the proclamation.
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