Lincoln Highway Retail Upgrades Signal Broad Street Changes
Stores on the Lincoln Highway undergo modernization including Bell restaurant Woolworth store and Shefer's jewelry. Plans include new fronts interiors restrooms counters and basement access with a bank rebuilding set to start mid April. The overall street appearance will be transformed as work progresses over months.
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Lincoln Highway
Bucr
Bell
Woolworth
Narthest
Shefer’s Jewelry
Plac
DeKnlb Trust & Savings Bank
Fourth Street Banking Institution
Oran
Woodlock Takes Post On Interstate Commerce Commission
Thomas F. Woodlock of New York was sworn in today as a member of the Interstate Commerce Commission by President Coolidge after Senate action delay. Woodlock was sworn in by Secretary of State George McGing just before the session began. The report notes his standard qualifications and the formalities surrounding the appointment.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Thomas F. Woodlock
New York
Interstate Comcrcce Commission
Coolidge Lecter
Senate
Woodtock
Woodloek
George McGing
Iation
Woodlock
Resident of Creston Dies at An Old Age
Creston mourns Malinda Foss a long time resident aged over 90 who died at home after two years bedridden Born in Norway February 1835 she came to the United States in 1859 and settled in Creston She leaves a son Christopher and a brother Peter Goi ng Funeral services Friday at two from her home with burial in Creston cemetery
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Creston
Malinda Foss
United States
Christopher
Pose
Peter Goiig
Association Begins Fight On Tax Burden
The Illinois Manufacturers Association circulated a banner questioning if the legislature is a billion dollar body. It protests bills raising taxes and notes labor department budget growth since 1916. The circular to 300 members urges protest to the legislature against state appropriations for institutions armories and salaries.
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iBy United Dress
Chicago
Ilinois Manufacturers Association
Department of Labor
University of Wisconsin Man to Sneak Here
Members of the state college faculty club will hear an address this evening by Dr Otto of the University of Wisconsin. Dr Otto, philosopher and lecturer, is well known to several local faculty. The informal meeting convenes at Williston hall at eight o clock with invited guests.
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State College
Otto
University of Wisconsin
Otna
Depariment of Philosophy
C. H. Hobart
Beai- Jore Parson
Edidly Bond
Williston
Dodge Brothers Sale Talks Under Way at Cadillac Hotel
Detroit April 1 negotiations for the sale of Dodge Brothers Motor Company to Dillon Read & company are in progress at the Cadillac hotel. A F B Schwartz E W Wilmer and S W Howland represent New York brokers with Mr Dillon registered at the hotel last week. Schwartz may issue a statement later today.
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Iby
Dress
Detroit
Mich
Dodge Brothers Motor Company
Dillon, Read & Company
Cadillac
A. F B. Schwartz
E. W. Wilmer
S. W. Howland
New York
Dillon
Schwartz
Messenger Boy Rides a Motor Bike in De Kalb
Edward Schiffer, Western Union messenger, now operates a motor bike to speed telegram deliveries. The bicycle with a motor attachment appeared in De Kalb streets yesterday. He plans to use the vehicle to deliver telegrams across the city and will seek a license similar to motorcycle.
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Edward Schiffer
Western Union Telegraph Office
DeKalb
Mexican General Shot In Auto Ambush By Enemy Chief
United Press report from Mexico City says General a chief of artillery in the Mexican army was fatally shot while riding in an automobile last night by General Machel. BRIDAL WREATH available from Custer's Gardens in spring stock.
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United Press
Mexico City
Mexico
General A
Artille
Machel
DeKalb Garden Club Sees Iris Show and City Portrait
After a brief business session led by Frank Balthis, DeKalb Garden Club members heard Miss L Evaline Merritt describe DeKalb as a typical American city. Her talk contrasted European scenes with local sights from West Lincoln Highway to Old Glory over the post office, ending with a vision of a clean, well kept city.
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DeKa Nib
Spain
Daly
France
England
DeKalb
Lincoln Highway
Neose
Howe
Europe
Scotland
Amerea
Lebanon
Paris
Italy
M&s
Merrit
DeKal
Royal
Mont Blanc
Rev Field to Speak at Union Center Service
Reverend F W Field of the First Baptist Church will preach at the Union Center services this evening at the Wheel Welfare building. It is the next to last union service by the city’s six Protestant churches. The First Lutheran Church will present a musical program, and a large attendance is expected.
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Field
F. W. Field
First Baptist Church
DeKalb Theatre
Union Center
Kield
First Lutheran Church
Six Firemen Hurt In Chicago Fire
Six firemen were injured today while attempting to quell flames that destroyed a West Side paint shop. An explosion after firefighters entered the building caused the injuries. Property damage is estimated at $15,000.
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Chicago
April Fools Day Pranks Dwindle In City
The city observed April Fools Day with little humor this year as children enjoyed the jokes while adults largely abandoned the custom. Police report no tricks at the station and pocketbooks left on pavements were no longer found, as pranks waned compared with past years.
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Price Department
Police
Three Killed In Auto Crash In Minnesota
Two Minneapolis police officers were involved in a fatal joy ride that ended in a head on collision with a street car on University Avenue. Driver Harry Olson died on impact while Edwin Cronkrite, 30, and Clara Miller, 25, perished minutes later.
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United Presst
St Paul, Minn
Minneapolis
University Avenue
Harry Olson
Kfted
Edwin Cronkrite
Clera Miler
Famous Railroad Leader Captain Tippenberreck Dies at 95
Captain Tippenberreck, founder of the Rocky Mountain News at Denver and a key figure in building the Toledo Ohio Central railroad, died today at age 95. He guided major railroad expansion and leadership in the industry.
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Rina
Tippenberreck
Powers
Rocky Mountain News
Denver
Rippenberreck
Toledo Ohio Central Railroad
Booze Issues In Wisconsin Senate Move Refers To Committee
Madison Wis April 1 Senator Ben Gettleman seeks to legalize fruit juices and beer and modify warrants related to service but the measure was sent back to committee without a floor vote. A companion bill to moralize congress to legalize wine and beer awaits action while a House incident saw a subpoena motion against a Madison newspaper editor for alleged intoxicated lawmakers killed.
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Miadison
Wis
Ben Gettleman
Senate
Gettlemen
Congress
House
D. J. Vincent
Kenosha
Madison
Assembly
Osborne Wood Plans Comeback After Wealth Loss
Osborne Wood, son of Major General Wood, arrives in Davis Island Florida on April 1 announcing a staged comeback. He claims he is not broken nor destitute and plans to decide how to rebuild his fortune, considering work locally or in California while displaying a roll of cash as proof of his wealth.
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Davis Island
Fla
Osborne Wood
Wood
California
Pierce Still Patient at Glidden Hospital
Edward M. Pierce, injured weeks ago at Creamery Package, remains in Glidden hospital. Initial injuries included a blow to the eye. doctors hope to save sight though recovery will be lengthy.
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E. M. Pierce
Edward M. Perce
Creamery Package
Glidden Hospital
Pierce
Sr Aowsey
Wife Slayer Is Held by Police for True Bill
Frank Weller confessed to fatally axe murder of his wife known as mother to La Grange schoolchildren. He was held awaiting grand jury indictment. Police found her body in the basement. Weller was found intoxicated in Chicago yesterday. He admitted the slaying after her refusal to give him money. Egyptian Dance nightly at Peck's Academy featured Egyptian Danc ey, French Tango, Nighthawk Orchestra 98.
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United Press
la Grange
Frank "Weller
County Grand Jury
Wetler
Chicare
Peck
Nighahawk Orchestra
DeKalb Improvement Association plans big city changes
An exclusive interview reveals a new DeKalb Improvement Association planning major local developments. A six story hotel with 150 rooms, a public auditorium and stores is planned, with excavation to start soon and a location to be announced. A subway crossing at Fourth street may be built after hearings with Chicago & Northwestern, and City Engineer Goodison will present plans to officials. The group aims to raise salaries for College of Teachers instructors, secure a new building for the state teachers college, and support farmers with better prices and lower costs. A wealthy donor in California funds part of the effort, and the speaker, Mr. A Pri Phool Esq, promises broad local benefits.
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DeKalb
California
Association
Chicago & Northwestern Railroad
Fourth Street
H. B. Goodison
An Bete
Springfield
Arl
State Teachers College
Ceds
Mr. A, Pri] Phool
Boy Scouts Enjoy Short Hike And Jollification Meeting
Boy Scout troop of Congregational church held a jollification meeting aimed at fun rather than tests. They hiked to a vacant lot on South Second street for outdoor games then returned to the church for indoor activities. A luncheon prepared by Mrs James Clark ended the gathering.
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Congregational Church
South Second Street
James Clark
Murderer Fricker Starts Third Trial in High Land Case
United Press reports in Edwardsville Illinois that Emil Fricker the Highland farmer stands for testimony in his third murder trial over the killing of John Nonguesser. The earlier trial ended in a hung jury while Fricker remains under life sentence for the Kreihie killings.
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iBy United Press
Edwardsville
Emil Fricker
Fricker
John Nonguesser
Robert Kreihie
De Kalb Theatre Presents Air Mail Tonight and Music Mixers
Douglas Fairbanks Jr stars in The Air Mail at De Kalb Theatre tonight for the last showtime. An added attraction, McDonalds Music Mixers, tours Balaban and Katz and performs here for four days starting tonight.
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DE Kalb
Douglas Fairbanks Jr
Air Mail
McDonalds
Parson's P ers ity Welfare Drive at Baptist Church
A welfare event hosted by Y P of the Baptist church invites attendance Friday at eight with a cafeteria lunch after. Admission is free and an offering will be taken.
International Law Codification Advances by League Commission
Geneva April sees a League of Nations jurists panel begin outlining codifiable topics for international law. A parallel Pan American effort aims to codify regional rules, with M Hammerkjöld presiding as the process moves toward council approval and a forthcoming conference to draft standards.
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Py Uberre
Geneva
Switzerland
As Commission of International Jurists
League of Nations Commission
M. Hammer
Grass Fires Sweep City As Dry Spring Returns
Grass fires are numerous in all city sections this spring, with the fire department answering three calls in two days. A vacant lot at North 13th and Clark was set ablaze, a fire at Ike Dane’s home on South Fourth, and another at Otis Goff’s residence on South Fourth required water and trucks. Residents are urged to report grass fires clearly to avoid sending all three trucks on the first alarm.
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North 13Th and
Clark Street
Ike Dane
South Fourth Street
Otis Goff
Fourth Street
Fie
Ohio Business Man to Preach at Church Here
N. D. Nielsen, president of the Neilsen Dietic Laboratories of Elyria, Ohio, will speak at the Swedish Baptist church Sunday evening. A busy businessman and inventor of several patents, Nielsen is known for forceful sermons and past speaking tours with large audiences. He previously assisted Rev. Johnson in Ironwood, Michigan, for six weeks of meetings, drawing great crowds. The English language service invites all DeKalb residents to attend and hear his message.
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Ohio
N. D. Nielsen
Neilsen Dietic Laboratories
Elyria
Swedish Baptist Church
Neilsen
Nielsen
Johnson
Ironwood
Mich
DeKalb
Miners Strike Bans Coal Mines In Northern West Virginia
Morgantown West Virginia reports a strike by United Mine Workers of America affecting ten northern counties. The action, started last night, closed about 23 mines statewide while seven non union mines in the field operated due to holiday timing.
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Morgantown
W. Va
West Virginia
United Mir Workers of America
Jens Petersen Appointed Canada Thistle Commissioner
Jens Petersen, recently elected constable at the township election, was yesterday named Canada thistle commissioner for the township. The appointment followed the regular meeting of the township auditors called by Township Clerk Roy Duncan. Auditors reported the county audit work completed quickly and all books in correct shape with approval.
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Jens Petersen
Eletion
Canada Thistle
Roy Duncan
Milwaukee Hotel Fire Forces Guests Into Street
A hotel blaze in Milwaukee Wisconsin drove forty Park View guests from their rooms into the street in night clothes. The fire started in the basement and filled the building with smoke waking many guests including Mrs Barbara Williams wife of the proprietor. Automobiles washed day and night North Side Garage North Second St Phope 571
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Milwaukee
Wis
Park View
Barbara Williams
North Side Garage
North Second St
Phope
Civil Service Bill Advances in State Senate
Springfield moves toward a Civil Service Commission for counties over 150000 if the House approves and Governor Small signs. The Senate debated Barbour’s bill to extend Chicago municipal court civil service, while other measures on tuberculosis in cattle and police bills faced hearings and amendments. The House advanced many calendars as committees rejected or postponed several bills including the eight hour day and death penalty proposals. Ernest C. Turner was confirmed as assistant director of agriculture.
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United Press
Springfield
Cook County
Civil Service Commission
Senate
House
Small
Barbour
Chicago
Homer ‘Tice
Ernest C. Turner
Wenona
Dunlap
Senate Committee On
Womer Eitther O
House Committee
Judiciary
N. BE. Moro
House Revenue Committee
Two DeKalb Music Teachers Attend National Convention
Two DeKalb teachers join the National Music Teachers Association convention in Kansas City this week. Prof A Neil Annas of Glade College faculty and Miss Winifred Smith of the high school faculty travel with other educators from across the United States to discuss important professional matters and introduce new educational features.
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DeKalb
A. Neil Annas
Glade College
Winifred” Smith
Kansas Cay
National Music Teachers’ Association
Merrill Hill Takes Long Absence Leave In Fort Sheridan
Private Merrill Hill, a former high school football star, is on a 60 day leave of absence with part of the furlough to be spent in this city. He had been on air day leave a few weeks earlier and then told at Fort Sheridan he could have another 30 day furlough. The notice notes his extended absence and mentions a local stock of hardy own root roses offered in classifieds.
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Merrill Hill
Private Hill
Fort Sheridan
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