Cliffe Endorsed by DeKalb County Committee
Judge Adam C. Cliffe receives a formal endorsement from the DeKalb county committee and gains use of the United DeKalb county delegation to the district convention at Geneva. Delegates named include Alvin Warren, John Faissler, James McDole, AW Woodward, Frank Lowman, and many others. The committee praised Cliffe for honesty and efficiency and pledged unanimous support for his judiciary candidacy. The district convention, with delegates from Kane, DeKalb, Duvage, and Kendall counties, is expected to nominate the current judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam C. Cliffe
DeKalb
United DeKalb County
Geneva
Prides
Alvin Warren
W J. Futton
John Faissler
Casel
Poust
E. F. Burst
Char A. Anderson
H. G. Wright
Set James McDole
Thomas Cliffe
AW Woodward
Frank TD. Lowman
I Castle
C. A. Pease
Ed Byre
John McQueen
James Millican
HO Rowan
G. FE Stort
W. Hemenway
Henry Decker
Geor Ways
Arnold F
EL Stevens J, Walrod
A. A. Ludwig
Olson
B.D. Heant
S W Peardman
Grant Mosher
B. Conrad
H. H. Hartman
Burkhart
Ed LeNoyt
George W. Welch
Bere
Georgia Rowan William Foster
George Osward
Earl Brown
Charles Noble
Henry Lanan
Harley Hupp
Macy Hamsmith
Enthusias Lir
Cliffe
Emmry
Kane
DeKalb Duvage
Kendall
Road Building Could Employ 200000 More in Coming Year
Washington April 2 More than 200000 unemployed could find work on road-building projects next year if states and counties push approved jobs and Congress provides an additional 109000000 federal appropriation. The total road projects approved stands at 6220900 and could be spent next year if approved. Some states have halted work until costs drop below 30000 per mile for first class hard-surfaced roads, and many projects may be delayed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osy
Washington, D
Congress
Federe
Pasie
Ernest Swift's Brother Dies at Sterling
Ernest Swift's brother, a Sterling man, died after a two year tubercular illness. He had been bedbound for three weeks. He leaves a widow and two sons Pat and Geogeck, with several siblings in Nebraska, Iowa, and Illinois. Funeral services set in Sterling with extended Swift family members traveling to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Swift
Sterling
Farr
BR Rong
Pat
Ernest
Drew
Watermen
Ellaworth
Girwtr
Nebrask
Feyee
Olive
Drew Swift
Waterman
Preacher in Nebraska Faces Adultery and Mann Act Charge
Broken Bus Neb April 2 United Press reports Eugene Abe Wisconsin, temporary United Brethren preacher since January 21, is jailed on adultery and alleged Mann Act violation charges. The woman involved, Avipha May Wallace, is described as his daughter by the reactor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Broken Bus
Neb
Eugene Abe Wisconsinister
United Brethren Church
Avipha May Wallace
Circuit Clerk George James' Wife Leaves for Rochester
Circuit Clerk George A. James and his wife departed last Wednesday for Rochester Minnesota. Mrs. James has been in poor health and is believed to receive relief at the hospital there. She underwent an operation there over a year ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. James
Rochster, Minn
DeKalb Co-operators Meeting at Union Hall Sunday
A DeKalb group announces an important meeting at Union Hall this Sunday at 2 30 p m. The session aims to discuss cooperative matters and organize upcoming activities with members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeKalb
Union Hall
Collin’s Long California Trip Ends With Local Concerns
Reported notes recount Collin and Mrs Tus Collin’s extended winter journey to California. The narrative mentions travel hardships, elevated terrain, and an aim to reach Son Francisco while addressing regional civic tasks. Local officials discuss insurance changes and assessing procedures affecting property owners and the county treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tus Collin
California
Fim
Colim
Enid
Caloris
F& A
Black Hand Bomb Shakes Chicago Italian Quarter
A Black Hand bomb blast in Chicago’s north side Italian district drove thirty families from their homes in night clothing. The four story brick building front was demolished and 18 children fled to the street. No serious injuries reported. Rosario Campinelli, owner, had recently received a Black Hand demand for 1500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hn Conttentore
Chicago
Rosario Campinelli
PARTNERS SOW OATS THIS WEEK NOT INJURED
A scrambled report notes oats sowing underway this week with no injuries. References to weather, wartime strain, and local agriculture are mentioned alongside unclear lines about partners and a fort. The text expresses concern over field work conditions and harvest timing amid disruption.
Efforts to Obtain Later City Papers
Due to reader complaints in Cylensa evening papers, efforts have been made to fetch papers Sint mut an Ne Ss, which were here wk dean. The efivons Tew Wee distrller rat een wering here on the arrival here and do not have news for today's edition, being unable to take from the latest edition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cylensa Evening Pipers
Heneen
Toby
Legal matter about slackers raised in Washington inquiry
Washington April 2. Questions of legality of the planet issuing the names of advertisers and degerters to newspapers and other publications have been submitted to the Attorney General by offices of the War Department. It was understood that the question of liability in case of mistake will be taken up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Issuins
Adustrt Degerters
Wen
Dougherty
War Department
Enid Bennett Comedy Shorts at The Silk Stagings Tonight
Local paper notes Enid Bennett in Silk Stellings and another educational comedy The Limp. Chronicle Want Ads hint at show resuits and listings for the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enid Bennett
Setar Plassics
73 Pay Says Boche
Washington reports on Allied plan for Germany and U S policy on reparations and war aims. The German government had not received formal American position. Vivian’s message indicated no desire to state policy. Diplomatic exchanges show the U S aims to maintain posture while awaiting German response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Nerlin
Rmany
Een Neti
Threyeh Wiis
United States
Dreusel
Vivian
Viviani
Peliey
Germany
Ieedine
Martes
Cabinet man at Mooseheart this weekend
Secretary of Labor James J. Dav is to visit Mooseheart this weekend for a two day stop with his family. The visit marks his first appearance in Kane County as a member of President Idine's cabinet and he will speak to local residents before heading to Chicago for a large event on April 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ube
Faye
Stites Attourney
Nels
Mooseheart
James J. Davis
Idine
Kane County
Moosehes
Davie
Chicago
Woodmen Convening County Meeting at Senonauk
Modern Woodmen of America members plan to attend the Theble county convention at Senonauk on Wednesday. Over 106 delegates from the county are expected, with sessions at Lytr Od Valyge and Royal Neighbor assistance. Highlights include a speech committee, subsections, and decisions on orders, all starting with the 103 a.m. opening and 2:00 p.m. adjournment, plus delegates to the state convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Efehieen
Woodmen of America
Theble
Senonauknes
Lytr
Canton Man Held To Wait For Recovery
Canton Ill April 2 Thomas Masathrus was held in hospital after a shooting at a Canton hotel. He is charged with shooting Ella Sapp Pekin Ill then turning the gun on himself before police arrived. Sapp, a divorcee and mother of a nine year old, is recovering. letters suggest she refused to marry him due to the child. The couple had reportedly traveled from Chicago after a alleged honey moon in Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dressy
Chiowee
Thomas Masathrus
Canton
Ill
Ella Sapp
Pekin
Masathrus
Ralio
Sapa
Hermane
Chicago
Canara
Strike vote to decide wage cuts for building trades
Labor council approves referendum on wage reductions with skilled workers to drop from 32.50 to 100 per hour and unskilled from 1.00 to 0.70. If accepted, $100,000,000 worth of contracts could be awarded and 86,000 idle workers would return to jobs within 39 days. Reports from across the central west note strikes over pay cuts in several cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ess
Cantral West
Serhue Geld
Contingene Senate
Hietvichins
St Joseph
Wases
Nee Moines
Omaha
St. Paul Mulison
Wis
Evansville
Ind
St Louis
West End Shop Reopens as City Garage By Weibel and Bens
Henry Weibel and Ray Bens reopen the off West end garage on West Lincoln Way with plans to serve as a full service auto shop. They will cater to repairs of all kinds, operate a service station, and offer repairs for workers’ tools and curtains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Weibel
Ray Bens
West End
West
Little Babe With Pneumonia Stricken on North Street
The infant child of Mr and Mrs Robert Frizel living on North Street is seriously ill with pneumonia reported today. The illness began as a cold several days ago and has developed further.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Frizel
North Street
Exiled Emperor Carl Abandons Return to Hapsburg Throne
Vienna reports Carl departed toward Switzerland under guard after being repudiated by Hungary and Austria. Paris notes French elements offered support but Swiss council provisionally denies Carl entry, demanding political restraint and formal notice before any future moves. Royalist ambitions appear finally ended, with Admiral Horthy as regent and continued republican government in Hungary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Austria
Hungary
Carl
Switzerland
Hapsburg
Steiner
Varloda
Kuda Pest
Horthy
Paris
France
Hapsburg Throm
L'informatione
Geneva
Swiss Federal Council
Steineiager
Steiney
Torthy
Oni
Kiwanis Club to Meet Monday at Noon in Congregational Church
Kiwanis members will gather Monday at 12 17 PM in the Congregational church with the Rebekah hall used by the American Legion for bazaar preparations. Speakers include Commander W A McCantey and Adjutant William Q Suttliffe of the Legion. Music promised and a social, enjoyable gathering with prize donor TH.6 Secor noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ehich
Rebekah Hall
American Legion
W Wit A. McCantey
Department of Minors of the Legion
William Q. Suttliffe
Secor
Fnce
Governor Robertson Acquitted By Oklahoma House
Oklahoma City April 2 United Press says Governor JB A Robertson was acquitted of corruption charges after the House, reviewing impeachment allegations, rejected a report urging impeachment by a 42 to 40 vote. The body found he willfully neglected duties and evaded income tax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
IBY United Press
Oklahoma City
Oklo
JB. A. Robertson
Stepl
House
Ku Klux Klan Whips Negro In Texas City
A mob of masked men abducted Alex Johnson a Black man in DeKalb and whisked him to a hotel room in Texas City where he was horsewhipped and branded with the Ku Klux Klan symbol. The incident coincides with a planned Klan program by Herbert E. Carlson at the Sycamore Methodist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert E. Carlson
Sycamore
Nallas
Texas
Alex Johnson
H. W. Petrie
DeKalb
Carl
Son
Ku Klux Klan
Sycamore Road Closure Brief to Repair Cement Road
Sycamore Road remains closed for a few days from Electric Park corner into Sycamore limits while crews fix crushed stone shoulder and address several bad cement spots. The notice references the American Legion Women’s Auxiliary meeting at Vassar Swiss rooms with weather details for Illinois-Pab 7:20. Moderate tea at McCauley, 105 perature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electric Park
Sycamore
Women’s Auxiliary
American
Legion
Vassar Swiss
Illinoim
Joniz’t
McCauley
Great Britain faces grave crisis as coal miners strike
London reports a nationwide miners strike causing government to ration food and cut train service 25 percent. Industry closures and potential spread to transport raise fears of widespread job losses and economic damage while violence is not reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
Great Britain
Mayoral contest in DeKalb as Brown faces Leckey
Word comes to DeKalb that Sycamore will hold a city election contest for mayor with two candidates. Dr. C. B. Brown runs as a candidate while Robert Leckey seeks the Independent mayoral post. Leckey previously ran for alderman in the fourth ward and was defeated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeKalb
Sycamore
C. B. Brown
Robert Leckey
Leckey
DeKalb County Nurse Accepts Post in Nauvoo
Miss Celeste Firkins of Shabbo na has left Belvidere after a year as county nurse to take a government post in Nauvoo NL. There she will help care for injured and incapacitated soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Celeste Firkins
Shabbona
Belvidere
Nauvoo, NL
Tragedy at Big School at Syracuse University
In Syracuse on April 2 Dean John Herman Wharton of the college of business administration and Professor Holmes Beckwith shot himself after Beckwith allegedly faced removal pressure. Police found both dead. Chancellor Day noted Beckwith likely intended self harm and Wharton may have intervened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
N. Y
John Herman Wharton
College of Business Administration
Syracuse University
Holmes Peckwith
Wharton
Beckwith
Connec
Beeckwirth
Day
Peckwith
Wharren
Dean Wharton
Pickax Causes City Light Trouble at Clock Tower
Elmer Reese and workmen traced the citys lighting outage to the ornamental clock area. A pickax minced concrete, piercing insulation on a heavy underground wire. Moisture worsened the damage until the system failed. The wire was pulled, repaired, replaced, and given a wooden covering for protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Reese
Big DeKalb American Legion Bazaar Opens Next Week
The American Legion Bazaar at Old Fellows Hall in DeKalb runs all next week with prize giveaways, door prizes nightly, and entertainment. Department Commander William McCauley will open the event Monday at the Memorial Clock with an address before doors open. Donations from DeKalb merchants total over $2,000 in prizes including a Titan Sugar Heater furnace, candy boxes, a rocker, a chafing dish, coal, and a large cake. The window display features gifts from Kraft Nelson Swanson and local donors, with auxiliary members organizing two booths and nightly programs and music to attract a record attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Old Fellows Hall
DeKalb
Odd Fellows
Butch” Weinlund
Wirtz & Wirtz
C. A. Anderson
Tom Striglos
American Legion Sazaar
Free Lecture at Star Theatre Tomorrow Afternoon
The Hope of the World will be presented as a free lecture at Star Theatre tomorrow at 3 o clock. Speaker C H Swingle of Chicago is a well known Bible lecturer and will use motion pictures to illustrate the talk. Admission is free and children must be accompanied by a parent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Theatre
C. H. Swingle
Chicago
Swingle
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Qoren
Mork
Collin
Pranetuon
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Boche
Sam
Harding
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Texas City
Sycamore Church
Sycamore Road
Britain
DeKalb County
Nauvoo
BIG Bazaar
Tee
Standard Foundry
Titan
Perior Company
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