Illinois State News roundup of 1924 incidents and cases
In Danville a special election failed to adopt the commission form, 2777 to 2419. Oscar Miller of Taylorville, denied custody of six children, faces kidnapping accusations after they were taken to Xenia. An $500 bond was posted. Illinois used about 84 million pounds of explosives in peaceful industry in the first 11 months, mostly black blasting powder for bituminous mining. The Farmers' State Bank of Chenoa, looted for $180,000, will be protected as the state bank assumes the depositor rights. Internal Revenue reports show top state collections by New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois and others for six months in 1924 and 1925. Guilty verdicts issued for Robbing Peoria streetcar barns. Ralph Hackett and Elmer Bell face long prison terms. a third man, Joseph Daugherty, pled guilty and was paroled after fleeing. Questions linger over Ruth Oestrich-Webber-Wightman marriages in Rockford, with annulment of a 14-year marriage to Albert Oestrich then remarriage to Charles Webber. later divorce records unclear. Free Lichtenberger’s guard around his bedside increases after threats tied to a death pact involving his sweetheart Mary Eltenmiller. Lichtenberger confessed to shooting the girl and himself, claiming she said her father would kill him if they married. she died and he is stated to be likely to recover.
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Ralph Hackett
Elmer Bell
Peoria
Joseph Daugherty
Mary Eltenmiller
Tazewell
Lichtenberger
Injunctions Enforce Volstead Violations Prompt Home Seizures
Federal Judge James N Wilkerson orders Deputy marshals to seal the John P Jones home at 4239 North Western Ave and Kate Antonucci to remove goods from 6745 South Lincoln St. Illinois reports grim unemployment with about 100000 in Chicago out of work and factory employment up in December in some cities. Jens Jensen leads a push to create state parks and a park forest policy sent to legislators.
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James N. Wilkerson
Chicago
John P. Jones
North Western Avenue
Kate Antonucci
South
Lincoln Street
R. D. Cahn
General Advisory Board
State Department
Inbor
Springfield
Commercal
Jens Jensen
Friends of Our Native Landscape
Jensen
Houge and Vealke
Illinois Boy Scouts to See Lincoln Tomb
Scouts from nearly all Illinois councils plan a February pilgrimage to Lincoln’s Tomb in Springfield as part of anniversary week. About 600 from Springfield and nearby cities will march to the tomb visiting Lincoln’s home and the centennial building. Mayor Bullard to greet them. wreaths to be placed on the sarcophagus.
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Boy Scouts
A. J. Davis
Springfield
Lincoln
Davis
Jacksonville
Peoria
Pekin
Champaign-Urbana
Kankakee
Moline-Rock Island
William
Buffalo Bill) Cody
le Clair
Iowa
Hannibal
Samuel Clemens
Mark Twain
Robbers Loot Alsey State Bank in Cash and Papers Heist
Robbers looted the Alsey State bank at Alsey near Whitehill taking cash and negotiable paper. No injuries reported and authorities searched the area for suspects.
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Alsey State Bank
Alsey
Whitehill
Prairie City Band Back for Fifty Fourth Year in Galesburg Area
The Prairie City organization, one of the oldest bands near Galesburg, plans practice resumption within two weeks and will begin its fifty fourth year. The band first performed in 1871 and has maintained a season every year since.
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Galesburg
Prairie City
Manager wowed crowd by hissing after kiss scene
In a Warwickshire village a small revue drew about thirty spectators. The two principal performers were repeatedly kissed, but the manager kept control by bringing the entire company on stage and out-hissing the audience. Report from Passing Show, London.
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Warwickshire
London
Prehistoric Skeletons Found in Southern France
Skeletons of three men and one woman dating over 15 000 years ago were found in southern France. They show square receding chins flat noses and large eye sockets suggesting primitive features.
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France
United States Becomes Largest Chromite Consumer
The United States has become the world's largest consumer of chromite due to its heavy use in American leather and steel industries. The headline notes the country’s dominance in chromite demand amid industrial growth and metal production.
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Leather and Steel Industries
United States
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Danville
Oscar L. Miller
Taylorville
Hele
Xenia
Ilinois
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J. Lyle Northrup
State Bank of
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Washington
New York
Pennsylvania
Illinois
North Carolina
New Jersey
California
Ohio
Massachusetts
Ruth Oestrich-Webber-Wightman
Rockford
Albert Oestrich
Charles Webber
Woodstock
Roy Wightman
Christian County
State Health Department
Bundesen
Leo Niedzwiecki
Illinois Prohibition Department
Prohibition
Percy Owen
Department
People’s State Bank of Vermont
Bushnell
J. E., Kennedy
Canton
Guilford du Quense
Jacqueline Bee la Rue
Y. F. Shouse
Pana
Bert Nordine
Leone
D. M. Jacobs
Nordine
Zeigler
Sam Frantico
Duquoin
Richard L. Smith
Orval McKissick
Fifty-fourth General Assembly
House
Senate
Fifty-third General Assembly
Jesse Shore
Tampico
Jacob Davis
Harvey Sallee
Virginia
Hugh H. Breeden
Sullee
Ben Darland
Woop
William Edward Lane
Mount Vernon
Henley Dental Offices
B. I
Harvey Theatre
Masonic Temple
Harvey
Western Avenue
Blue Island
Public Service Company OF
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