Farm Home Destroyed in Cortland Area Fire
A farm home owned by Mr and Mrs Tom Gormley southeast of Cortland burned yesterday afternoon. The second floor and attic were ruined. the house was a modern 20 year old structure. Firefighters from DeKalb and Pierceownship fought the blaze with limited equipment. insurance valued at 10000 will not cover the loss. Neighbors and hundreds gathered, but wind aided spread to outbuildings and saved little else.
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Tom Gormley
Cortland
Gormley
Babcock
DeKalb
Will Wall
Westerberg
de Kalb
Urs Gorm
Funeral for Mrs. Simpson Saturday in Cortland
Funeral services for Mrs N W Simpson Cortland a former Cortland resident well known in DeKalb will be held Saturday morning at ten at the Ohio Grove church with burial in the Ohio Grove cemetery The death occurred Wednesday afternoon at her home after two weeks of illness She had been confined to bed under constant care in Cortland
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N. W. Simpson
Dime Dance at Avalon Saturday Night
Claire 1D leads Clark and his famous piece broadcasting orchestra for the Dime Dance at Avalon on Saturday April 4. Listen if you don’t dance. Admission ten cents.
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Avalon
Claire
Clark
Piece Broadcasting Orchestra
Pine Forest Near Dixon Fire Threatens Woods and Park Plan
A fire swept a pine forest about 12 miles north of Dixon near Polo, aided by over 200 men who saved the timber area. Sparks from a Burlington engine are suspected to have started the blaze, nearly destroying a timber tract valued for summer homes and natural pines. The site may become a state park, a proposal supported by the Sack Walton League.
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Oste Nar
Dixon
Polo
Burlington
New Bill Seeks Stop Sign Rules for Cities
Whiteside County Representative Henry C. Allen has introduced a bill allowing cities with 5 000 or more residents to erect stop signs. Current law restricts the practice to cities of 10 000 or more, a point long debated in De Kalb. Some towns have used police orders to place signs where needed.
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Henry C. Allen
Whiteside County
de Kalb
Four Bandits Face Fate After Rail Holdup Trial
The four train bandits on trial for the killing of Russell Dickey in the Vililing Express hold up last winter may learn their fate within a week. The defense rested its case with Gro Field and Kae werd Smith admitting some involvement but seeking murder reduction. The jury heard shifting testimony on accidental discharge during a scuffle with Decker.
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Russell Dickey
Viling Express
Gro Field
Kaewerd Smith
Smn Ha
Murde
Decker
Fricker Cets Rope Penalty for His Crime
Edwardeville April 1 Emil Fricker a wealthy farmer was hanged today for the murder of Joan suesser. The first trial ended in a verdict of murder in the first degree with a death sentence. Robert Kehrlie and Nongues ser were among Fricker’s employees. Shortly before Kellie was killed he had married a girl employed on Fricker’s farm. After his death the girl married Nongues ser.
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Edwardeville
Emil Fricker
High
Joan Suesser
Nfe
Robert Kehrlie
Nonguesser
Keirii
Emmayes
Fricker
Kellie
Old Tavern Building May Be Torn Down in City Area
Local talk swirls around the European hotel at Fourth and Lincoln Highway as plans surface to tear the aging building next month Dan Hunt once operated it with claims dating to 1857 and 1860s as a tavern, with tales of past uses fueling speculation about the old structure’s fate.
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Fouth
Lincoln Highway
Albet
Dan Hunt
Don Snow Arrives in City With Father for Visit
Don Snow, former state college athletic star, arrives in the city with his father, Wine Snow. He is teaching at Robinson and traveled by auto, planning to leave Sunday for his school.
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Don Snow
Don W
State College
Wine Snow
Mr. Snow
Robinson
Henry Lundberg Featured In Easter Bonnet Shop Ad
Henry Lundberg previously of this city now living in Chicago spent yesterday in DeKalb. The son of Mr and Mrs Franz G Lundberg, he is highlighted in an Easter bonnet shop promotion urging patrons to visit EAST END STYLE SHOP for new year hats and suits.
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Ignry Lundberg
Chicago
DeKalbop
Franz G. Lundberg
France Premier Herriot Faces Cabinet Collapse
Paris April 2 The French cabinet under Premier Herriott grapples with a financial crisis. Minister Clementel has resigned, others may follow as the cabinet debates raising bank notes amid a bitter clash with the Senate.셜
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Thess Vance
Chamber of
Paris
France
Herriott
M. Clementel
Dotmergue
Anatele de Monzie
Clemeontel
Clementel
Senate
Weer Herriott
DeKalb Store Aids Tornado Relief Drive
A letter from the secretary of the International Association of Rexall Clubs prompts the DeKalb Kireliver drugstore to support funds for a new store ruined in the Murphysboro tornado. Mrs Sitvey’s shore home and store were damaged. her son and husband are affected, and donations are expected to be substantial.
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DeKalb
International Association of Rexall Ciubs
Kireliver Drug
Whiselty
Murphysboro
J. G. Sitvey
Sitvey
East End Style Shop Offers Hats and Fashion Finds
The East End Style Shop advertises coats dresses and snappy styles with prices. It notes 200 new hats for women and children in all colors and styles. Dance Saturday Night at IL Hall.
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East End
Hall
Final Plea In Chapman Case Before Jury Today
Connecticut case against Gerald Chapman, alleged mail robber and killer of Policeman Shelley, went to the jury after final plea. Judge Jennings warned jurors to judge impartially. defense urged mercy, arguing lack of proof of Chapman’s connection to the murder and requesting life instead of the gallows. Authorities foresee jury deliberations beginning soon after final arguments.
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Chapman
Gy Vmreg Press
Hartford, Coon
Connecticut
Gerald Chapman
Shelley
Jennings
James Skelley
Ain
Peps
Harford
Jadge Frederick Groehl Fordey
James Shelley
New Britain
Sonn
Mt P.m
Groehl
Huh M. Alcorn
Meeting Today In Interests of Good Roads
Residents of the southern county end meet in Paw Paw to press for a Mendota to Ke road along the county line as part of a 60 million dollar bond issue. The noon meeting seeks action, addresses, and steps to ensure the route is followed and work begins promptly.
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Counnty
Mendota
Paw Paw
Spring Time House Cleaning Specials
House cleaning items advertised with reduced prices include Lykni Polish for furniture and woodwork, pianos and autos, moth proof garment bags, Absorene wallpaper cleaner, Valspar varnish praised for home use. Local customers report satisfaction with the products and pricing.
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Ste
Changes in School Law in Illinois Education Bills
Springfield April 3 The Illinois legislature considers several school law revisions. Senator A F Cuthbertson proposes that invalid high school district assets be paid to newly formed districts within two years if the new district covers at least two thirds of the former area and population. A representative from Harrisburg L Rev Harrisburg sponsors free text books for children from families earning under $200 monthly. Senator C R McMay Ursa backs a bill making territory annexed by a city village or township join the coterminous school district.
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A. F. Cuthbertson
Committee On Education
Repre
Sentative L. Rev. Harrisburg
R. McMay
Ursa
Committee On ‘Education
Grass Fire at Geneva Outbreak Spreads Over 20 Acres
Autoists report a grass fire in Geneva last evening that spread across vacant lots totaling nearly 20 acres. It is unclear if any buildings were damaged as flames raged out of control near the line. Dry weather heightened fire risk. residents are urged to avoid burning dry grass to prevent further spread.
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Geneva
Rain Is Wanted by Farmers in DeKalb District
Farmers in DeKalb and surrounding districts report a severe drought this spring with no significant rain yet. They are eager for showers to germinate crops and allow grass seed planting to begin. The notice also promotes shrub varieties from DeKalb Greenhouses and Easter cards from Elsa Gift Shop.
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DeKalb
Cty
Viso
ELSA
Bar Ats
Chamber of Commerce hears talk on Public Utility Operations
The April meeting featured Robert Hallenberg of Dixon discussing Public Utility Operations and the shift from a service viewpoint to consumer attention. Attendees debated farming and business man relations while plans for an annual farmers dinner and a rear alley lighting project progressed with SImms from Illinois Power to study costs for improving security and lighting.
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Chamber of Commerce
Jon
Robert Hallenberg
Dixon
Usinots
Hallenberg
Tme
Ted
Hatenberg
Pe. S. Sims
Illinois Power Company
Ailso
DeKalb Stone
Simms
Board Barred From Selling Great Liners Injunction Issued
United States Shipping Board is restrained by a temporary injunction secured by Pacific Steamship Company in Washington DC from selling the five President type vessels just voted to turnover to the Dollar Line. The court requires the board to show cause by April 13 why the injunction should not be made permanent.
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Unitedress
Washington, D.C
United States Shipping Board
Pacifis Air Steamship Company
District of Columbia Supreme Court
Pacific Company
Roof Fire Crowded City Signs First Blaze in Days
A morning roof fire at William Smith's North Ninth Street home caused minor damage before firefighters stopped it. Crews had been deployed citywide to tackle several grass fires amid dry conditions, with several cars sent to various sections to control the outbreaks.
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Cumiic
Sparks
William Smith
North Ninth Street
Women's Easter Footwear and City Council Meeting Notice
Women's Dainty Easter Foot wear In All Stylish Modes The council will hold its regular meeting next Tuesday night. This session will be the last regular meeting for current members before May when new aldermen and mayor are sworn in. Some incumbents may be reappointed in two wards. An ad for Unger's shoes promotes new styles and a free amateur league baseball offer.
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Oxfords
Unger’s
Brown-Bilt Shoeng
Donations by DeKalb Farmers Toward Relief Fund
DeKalb county farmers join statewide efforts to fund aid for stricken districts. Campaign led by Dean Mumford of the University of Illinois with key figures V Gregory Arthur Page and R A Cowles. First day receipts total 153 dollars from local donors including Henry Chatand and many others.
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DeKalb
Injured at University On Gym Apparatus
Miss Harriet Larson daughter of Myr and Mrs August Larson West Locust street sustained a knee injury during a Northwestern University physical education class. She slipped while vaulting an apparatus and will be unable to attend classes for about a week or ten days.
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Harriet Larson
Myr
August Larson
West Locust Street
Northwestern Universty
Mies Larson
College of Phsical Education
Judge to Rule Later On Plea for Shepherd
In Chicago on April, Judge William D. Grothers refused to enter a bail motion for William D. Shepherd pending discussion with Chief Justice Jacob Hopkins. Shepherd faces trial on a charge linked to the killing of his wealthy ward Billy McClintock. Judge Brothers plans to rule at 2:00 p m after talks with Hopkins.
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Chicago
Anese
William D. Grothers
The
Criminal Court Today
William D. Shepherd
Jacob Hopkins
Shepherd
Billy McClintock
Justice Hopkins
Township Election Set For Tuesday At City Hall
Town Clerk Roy Duncan announces the township election will be held Tuesday at city hall from seven in the morning to five in the afternoon. Voters will choose candidates named at the recent caucus. The regular town meeting is also scheduled for two o'clock at the Arlington hotel with expected low attendance.
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Roy Duncan
Arlington Hotel
Aged Creston Resident Mrs Malinda Foss Buried Today
Mrs Malinda Foss of Creston one of the oldest residents is buried today her funeral was held at two o clock from the Creston home with burial in the family lot at Creston cemetery She died at 90 after a long illness leaving her son Chris Stephes who lived with her and a brother Peter Going aged 94 at his last birthday and 90 for his sister
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Creston
Malinda Foss
Creston,s
Creston Cemetery
Foss
Chris
Stephes
Peter Going
Relative of Mrs A Wales Passes Away
Mrs A S Wales of thus cy we day received word of the death of her aunt Mrs Caroline Schultz of Hampelure. Mrs Schultz died yesterday noon of neumora at age 85. She was well known in the city and had visited De Kalb several times. Funeral services will be held from the local Catholic church in Hampsire per the message received via DeKalb.
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A. S Wales
Caroline Schultz
Hampelure
Schultz
Neumora
DeKalb
Is Catholich
Hampsire
Bribe Case Quashed In Naval Oil Reserve Affair
Indictments against Albert B Fall E L Doheny Harry F Sinclair and E L Doheny Jr were dismissed by Justice McCoy on grounds of unauthorized grand jury presence during testimony. The ruling quashed charges of bribery and conspiracy tied to Teapot Dome and California reserves, with Pag an and Payton Gordon cited in dispute over prosecution oversight.
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United
Washington, D.C
Albert B. Fall
E L. Doheny
Harry F. Sinclair
E. L. Doheny, Jr
Naval Oil Reserve
Jurtice McCoy
District of Columbia Supreme Court
AbCey
Fall
E. L Doheny
Doheny
California
Sinclair
Teapot Dome
McCary
Oscar Pagan
Justice Department
Pagan
Payton Gordon
United States District Ibs
Atlee Pomerene Owen Roberts
Legionnaires to Chicago for Big Meeting in DeKalb
DeKalb Forty and Eight organization members plan to travel to Chicago for the annual promenade at the armory 1205 Nice Dearborn Street tomorrow noon. A DeKalb delegation will meet at 2 20 pm at the post rooms to organize autos and unite with Sycamore, with a large session and a featured wreck to close the day, per tonight's Chronicle program.
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DeKalb
American Legion
Chicago
Nice Dearborn Street
Sycamore
Hime
Weeks Better from Illness Report Today
Secretary of War Weeks has recovered from a cerebral stroke that caused paralysis on Wednesday morning. A physician's statement today confirms he is sitting up and improving, contrasting with a prior stroke that affected Col. Charles Forbes.
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Weshington
D. C
Weeks
Charles Forbes
Erans’ Bureau
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