Fire damages home of Paulson at 521 North Tenth
Fire believed caused by a defective chimney damaged Paul Paulson's home at 521 North Tenth Street. About $1200 in damage, most on the first floor. Fire alarm raised shortly after discovery, firefighters used a big pump. second floor saved, basement flooded, redecorating halted, repairs needed. Insurance reportedly in place but uncertain adjustment coverage. Citizens urged vigilance with dry conditions to prevent rekindling.
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Paul Paulson
North Tenth Street
Famly
Paulton
Uwy
Beng
Pawleon
Insu
Fio
City Council Meeting Tonight Sees Last Session for Current Members
Tonight's regular meeting of the city council may address long discussed business as it marks the final session for current members. The exact agenda is unclear but matters pending likely will be reviewed before the new aldermen are sworn in next month.
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Mater
Bus Nees
Aged Pair Licensed to Take Nuptial Vows
Cleveland report: Laban Levitt, 92, and his bride were married by Rabbi Zortner after meeting at a grocery. The couple, who first met at the store, went to the marriage bureau for a license. Levitt had five previous marriages. his bride had one.
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United Press
Cleveland
Laban Levitt
Zortner
Mirage Bureau
Levin
Mare
Specials for Holy Week and Easter Sunday Display
SPECIALS FOR HOLY WEEK AND EASTER SUNDAY have just stocked a simitett ality of Catholic Church Goods at Benziger Br including Roses, Prayer Books, Crucifixes, Water Founts, etc., which are on display. Come and see them. A fine display of Easter Greeting Cards is also being shown, as well as many novelties to delight the children, a fine box candies for the old "Children." Candy Eggs at 39c a Ib. Fancy Easter Baskets at le to S0c. Secor's 105.
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Benziger Br
Secor
Donation Is Given Legion Relief Funds
Members of the Venaio Post vo American Legion voted to donate to the American Legion Red Cross fund for Illinois tornado relief. The session covered bazaar plans at Fellows Hall next week, with season tickets sold through Commander Thornton or Lundberg at local banks.
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Venaio Post Vo
American Legion
American Legion-Red Cross
Ilinois
State Legion
Red Cross
Legion
Thornton
DeKalb Trust and Savings Bank
Lundberg
First National Bank
France Debates Finance Plan To Save Franc
Paris April 7 Concessions to Socialists lower the rate of voluntary contributions from four to three percent, the only major finance proposal yielding cabinet support. Deputies prepare counter proposals as Herriott seeks to hold his premiership amid shifting coalitions. The Bank of France may issue notes for four billion francs, part of De Monzie’s budget plan, seen as a government loan at a low rate.
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United Press
Paris
France
de Monzie
Chamber ‘of Deputies
Waris
Frane
Avril
Mott
Ousine
Hos
Nance
Anatole de Monze
Vol
de Monge
Tank of
Nidhdgevien
Senate Democrat
Rechamber
de 'Mouzie
Nu-Ion
Township High School Four Day Easter Vacation
Students at the township high school will enjoy a four day Easter break starting Monday night. They need not return until Tuesday morning, as instructors take the time to go home for the holiday. The district notes there is no regular spring recess, with dismissal for summer at a later date.
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Township
Ann
Sinking Ship in Ontario Hears Distress Call
An amateur radio operator in Cleveland reports a distress S O S from a ship sinking near Kingston Ontario in Lake Ontario. The message said water flooding and no gas, but the ship’s name could not be identified before signals ceased.
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Cnitencies
Cleveland
Ohio
Kingston
Lake Ontario
Six top strawberry varieties now ready at Custer's Cardene
Six of the best standard and Ever-bearing strawberry varieties are now ready for purchase. For orders or inquiries, call phone number 996 at Custer's Cardene.
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Custer's
Community pool to receive spring improvements on South Malta road
A Malta community pool upgrade plan will be advanced by a 15 member committee this spring. The project aims to widen popularity by extensive improvements including lighting and an electric pump, with funding from local business leaders and donors. Targeted deepening of the pool may wait until funds allow.
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Malta Road
M Nois Power Company
Malta
DeKalb
Jin
Kiwanis
Rotary
Chamber of Commerce
President to Keep Quiet On Arms Meeting Policy
Washington April 7 The White House announced a policy of silence on debts to the United States and the proposed second Washington arms conference with no new developments reported. The spokesman denied any ulterior motive and clarified disapproval of loans to foreign countries spent for military purposes. This was seen as an indication the president opposes using economic pressure to force disarmament or debt payment.
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CU Atterdee
Washington, D. C
White House
United States
Coolidge
Washington
State Police Substation Opens in Osageana Amid West Virginia Coal Strike
Morgantown West Virginia April 7 a new state police substation was established at Osagenea to preserve order during a coal miners strike called by the United Mine Workers of America. The strike, spanning ten counties in northern West Virginia, has seen little disorder aside from two minor shooting incidents. Nonunion miners operated two shifts and moved 771 cars of coal while production at union mines rose to 188 cars as reports indicate.
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Morgantown
W. Va
Osagenea
United Mine Workers
America
West Virginia
Indictments Sought in Oil Case Reopens Quest for Fall Sinclair Doheny
United Press reports special government counsel Owen J Roberts and Atlee Pomerene may seek new indictments against Albert B. Fall Harry F. Sinclair E B Doheny and E L Doheny Jr as they pursue additional evidence and appeal a district court ruling. A Peck's Academy dance is noted for Wednesday night.
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United Pres
Washington, D. C
Albert B- Fall
Harry F. Sinclair
EB. L. Doheny
BE. L. Doheny, Jr
Owen J. Roberts
Atlee Pomerene
McCoy
District of Columbia Suprems Court
Quadaing
Fall
Ofien, 2Nd
Six Guns Crack and Man Dies in Baltimore Saloon Shootout
In Baltimore Maryland John Murdock aged 62 drew a gun after an argument with Harry Wilson aged 28 in a saloon. He was killed in the street by Wilson and the cops found them both with Murdock dead and Wilson at his feet. Police report the incident as a western style shootout on Peaceful Street.
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Baltimore
John Murdock
Harry Wilson
Night School Success Reported by City Education Leader
The night school, held twice weekly at Ellwood School, closed with 20 enrollments mainly from foreign-born students over 14 weeks. Up to 11 instructors taught, average teacher attendance was eight, and 11 nationalities were represented. The program was praised by City Superintendent FR Ritzman and will continue next year with four months of classes starting mid December.
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Senpai
Wen Cam
Ritzman
Ellwood School
Llaucht
Education Lay
Board of Education
Sive
Johnson Sues For Grave Charge Against Campus Manager
Minneapolis April 7 Dor sey United States Senator Magi Johnson sues former campus manager Willa Jacobs. The complainant says Jacobs circulated stories that Johnson had been arrested. Jacobs was arraigned in criminal court with a hearing set for April 16. Johnson notes Schaal defeated him in the last election.
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Johnson
Minneapolis
Dorsey United States
Magi Johnson
Willam Jacobs
United States
Thomas
Jacobs
Jacous l
Mrs H G Wright Seriously Ill at City City Glidden Hospital
Mrs H G Wright remains a patient at Glidden Hospital with rheumatism like illness. Reports indicate her condition is about the same as yesterday as friends express concern over her health.
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Mes. Wright
City Hospital
C.ywait
H. G. Wright
Glidden Hospital
Bargain on Large Size Compacts This Week
A local advert promotes large size compacts at 31.00 during one week only, listing brands like Three Plowers Ar mand's Marinello and similar high class names. It urges early purchase as the 9 cent price will move quickly and notes a large stock.
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Armand’s
Marinello
SrOene
Judge Fulton to try Munding murder case in Wheaton
Judge William Fulton of Sycamore was chosen to preside over the case of Georgie W Munding accused of shooting his wife Mrs Maria Able Dunglas Munding at Hinsdale Golf Club grounds. Clarence Darrow defends Munding. the incident followed a dispute over a loaned horse. The trial will be held in the Wheaton circuit court.
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Fulton Éets
William Pulton
Sycamore
Georgie W. Munding
Maria Able Dunglas
Hinsdale Golf Club
Mundline
Jez
Munding
Hotel Committee Seeks Investment for DeKalb Motel
J L Shaw of Chicago arrived to assist DeKalb Chamber of Commerce in selling stock for a proposed DeKalb hotel. A Chicago bonding house representative will visit tomorrow to aid the effort. DeKalb expects to buy about $60,000 of stock with roughly $40,000 already subscribed, aiming to start construction within a week or ten days.
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J. L. Shaw
Chicago
DeKalb
DeKalb Chamber of Commerce
Shaw
Father of Dr Payne Dies at Eastern Home
Word reached in DeKalb and Schenectady that Dr. Payne’s father died shortly after the Paynes arrived in Schenectady New York. Dr Payne Mrs Payne and family met DeKalb last Tuesday and will return there about Thursday. The parent’s death is mourned by friends in DeKalb who recalled his visit last fall.
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Howard Payne
Dr. Payne
Schenectady
New York
Funeral Held for Judge H. W. Johnson of Ottawa
Funeral services were held at the Methodist church for Judge H W Johnson a former Milan township resident and Ottawa banking leader who died in Chicago on Friday night. He served as president of Central Life Insurance, chaired Ottawa Bank & Trust and guided Ottawa life firms. He was born December 10 1853 and had a long career in law banking and politics with ties to Miller and Adams townships.
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Lee
Milan Township
H. W. Johnson
Ottawa
James Johnson
Methodist Church
Judge Johnson
Chicago
Texas
Central Life Insurance Company
Lee State Bank
The
Ottawa Bank & Trust Company
Ottawa Free Trader Journal
Nina Johnson
Chiens
Contrel Life Insurance Company
Johnson
Jim Inderso
Miller Township
Jeenly Seminary
Aurora
Northwestern Ualverity
Land
Cduestios
Ottawa Banking & Trust Company
Deneen
Internal Improvement Commission
Ilinois
48Th General Assembly
Rock State Park
Tat
Alexander
Nino
Fae
Masons, Elks and Maccabee Lodges
Mystic Circle
National Association of Insurance Presidents
Remarkable 110th Birthday Looms for Mrs Filkins
Mrs Deline Filkins aunt of Jaking of 130 West Lincoln Highway lives in the East and will be 110 May 4. At 103 she had successful appendicitis surgery and recently completed an 11 inch square quilt block in 40 minutes. She is active in health and resides with her son Frank Filkins.
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Deline Filkins
Jaking
West Linccoln Highway
Filkins
Bess
Illingis
Frank Filkins
First Victim Reported in Chicago Municipal Vote Clash
Barbara Gillson a 29 year old campaign worker was found beaten and gagged in a garage near her home. Police suspect political feud as motive with no robbery attempt. More than 25 000 special police guard polls as Chicago votes on Devers plan to buy streetcar and elevated lines to create a city owned traction system. Weather forecast predicts fair and warm conditions.
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Chicago
Barbara Gillson
Gillson
Ill
Dever
Germs in Mystery Case Ties Chicago Health Inspector
Chicago April 7 Winfield Hoerger former health inspector who allegedly gave Dr Farman germs used to kill Billy McClintock surrendered and faced Judge Olson. Prosecutors seek Hoerger testimony on how Dr Farman obtained bacilli. defense cites witnesses claiming Hoerger admitted giving germs. Authorities pursue links to William Shepherd and the McClintock case while coroner continues autopsy work. Shepherd appeals bond as trial date nears in Illinois supreme court involvement.
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Chicago
Winfieldonan Hoerger
C.C. Paiman
Billy McClintock
Calef
Harry Olson
Hoerger
Farman
Olson
States Attorney's Office
John Campbell
McClintock
Faiman
Fa‘tan
Robert E. Crowe
Wiliam D. Shepherd
Whch
Bly McClintock
Winfield Scott Hoerger
Shepherd
Bacilli
Health Department
Herman Bundesen
Emma Nelson McClintock
Billy
Oscar Olson
Ilinois Supreme Court
Jacob Hopkins
City Election to Feature One Contested Race
The April 21 city election will elect a mayor five aldermen a city clerk city treasurer and a police magistrate. The sole contest is for police magistrate with A F Hubbard challenging John Blair. Independent petitions closed yesterday while Hubbard filed earlier. J B Lindstrom earned the Republican nomination for mayor.
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Cty
A. F. Hubbard
Citizen's
John Blair
Hubbard
J. B. Lindstrom
A H Harrison Attends Funeral for Nephew in Creston
A H Harrison attended the funeral services for his nephew, the two year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Rhodes of Dixon. The child was buried at Creston after dying Sunday evening, in the family’s morning obituary notice.
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A. H. Harrison
Ralph Rhodes
Dixon
Creston
Delegates Gather for Illinois Women’s Club Education Meet
Delegates from about a dozen cities in Illinois 11th and 12th district federations arrive to attend a two day educational program at the state teachers college and Methodist church in DeKalb. Noted speakers include Mrs James Morrison and Miss Mary McDowell.
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Illinois Federation of Women's Clubs
DeKalb County League of Women Voters
State Teachers College
Methodist Church
Dejet
James Morrisson
Illinois League of Women Voters
Mary McDowell
State College
Chronicle
de Kalb
Morrissen Willpeale
Morrisson
Ilinois League of Ten Voters
Morrison Sas
Springfield
League
Sher
Mary *McDowall
University of Chicago
University
Chicago
Chaiman
League of Women Voters
Department of International Co
Darrow Takes No Farmers In Murder Trial
Wheaton April 7 jury selection in the murder case of Mrs Julia Able Douglas Hinsdale riding academy proprietor continues to stall as Clarence Darrow rejects many potential jurors from rural areas claiming farmers are biased. He seeks tradesmen from commuting communities near Chicago.
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Darrow
Lane
Wheaton
George Munding
Julia Able Douglas
Hinsdale
Clarence Darrow
Chicaso
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Citizenship School
Ouncil
Legion Relief
Herriott
Ontario
Peck’s
Academy
Eastern Home
Illinois
Federations of Woman’s Clubs
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