Day on the Stand Now Started at Two
Oklahoma City jury to hear millionaire Judge Jean P Day recount the night he shot Lieut Col Paul Ward Beck defending his home and his wife's honor The judge will be the chief witness at the coroner's inquest arguing the act was an accidental shooting while Beck allegedly attacked Day's wife and home guards denied.
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United Press
Oklahoma City
Okla
Jean P. Day
Paul Ward Beck
Day
Beck
Forest Hughes
Hughes
Oklahoman
Oii
Paul War Beck
Army Vic
Afor Beck
Storm Toll Rises Across Texas and Oklahoma
A morning cyclone across South and West Texas and southern Oklahoma left at least six known dead, with Rowena and Dallas both reporting fatalities. Dutton, Ranger, Ardmore, Cisco, and Lawton also struck as high winds, flooding, and power outages crippled communication.
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Ballinger
Texas
Ro&wena
Dallas
Oklahoma
Rowena
Dutton
Ranger
Ardmore
Okla
Cisco
Lawton
Electra
Texa
Austin
West Texas
Rebels Today Capture Army Headquarters in Ireland
Rebels capture army headquarters at Dunboyne County Meath and at Connaught Meath state facilities while looting munitions. Provisional government officials confer with Free State army chiefs to muster troops to counter potential armed outbreaks in Leinster and Dublin districts.
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Dublin
Ireland
Ern
Free State
Duneboyne
County Meath
Leinster
Conn Meath
de Valeralles
Provisional Government
Roads Improve Across the County As Gravel Hauling Helps
Reports from several townships say county roads are in better condition after two to three weeks of poor travel. Commissioners have hauled gravel and used road drags to fix holes. Genow road receives attention and is described as passable. Dekalb area residents note fewer stalled cars and less treacherous highways than last week.
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Genow
DeKalb
DeKalb Chamber of Commerce Holds Routine Meeting
Members gathered last night at the spars meeting place for the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce. Reports from committees were heard and approved with little action taken as the regular monthly session focused on routine business.
Irving Farrell Goes Back to Hospital for Treatment
Irving Parren, once seen tying mail in DeKalb after recovering from ear trouble, was forced to give up work this week and has returned to a Chicago hospital for further treatment. Reports say flu led to an infection in the other ear, bringing renewed pain. Friends hope for fewer surgeries and a swift return home.
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Irving Parren
DeKalb
Chicago
Farrell
Section Men Repair Near Station
Section men of the southwest have been busy today making repairs near the station. They attended the Sixth street crossing and repaired the ore loading area from the station to the platform. Additional workers were placed on the section to speed spring work.
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South Western
Sixth Street
Kalb Theatre Organizes with Seven Directors
The Kalb Theatre Company organized with a seven member board acting as incorporators. Directors include Andrew C Anderson Dale A Leifheit Lon M Smith Perry W Fisk William Eisenbers J A Spickerman and E P Ellwood. Planned incorporation is for 60000 with projected higher costs for a cement and steel building between the Corey building and Fisk Motor Company, start hoped within weeks after final architect and contractor talks.
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leKalb Theatre Company
Sterday
Andrew C Anderson
Dale A. Leifheit
Lon M Smith
Perry W. Fisk
William & Eisenbers
J. A. Spickerman
E. P. Ellwood
Corey
Fisk Motor Company
Band Gets More Help From DeKalb Club
Chronicle Nonpareil notes a monthly band session where club members vote to maintain the band and drop $10 to the band box. Dues are ten cents weekly. fines for profanity add morale and funds. Five dollars is allotted to the combined relief drive with plans for a later entertainment event.
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Chronicle
DeKalb
Jenten Sessen
Rockford Man Makes Escape From Hospital
Rockford authorities issue alert for Dr Adolph Smith missing after escaping a Rockford hospital on March 24 He is believed to be deranged following a nervous breakdown and a city wide search of hospitals and sanitariums is requested.
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Mere Jenny
Rockford
Adolph Smith
Ill and Public Figures Across California and Illinois
Dr Wilder of Oakland is reported critically ill with details scarce. Friends in DeKalb and La Salle hope for a speedy recovery. Williamers, a Deer Park Township farmer, faces a $2500 damages suit over the death of Everett Lock, a seven year old who was struck by stones tossed into the Vermillion river by his sons during land clearing. The case is set for the April term.
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Wilder
Oakland
Cal
C. HH. Wilder
Galland
Calif
DeKalb
LaSalle
Williarers
Deer Park
Everett Lock
Boys Should Not Pester the Robins in City
City readers report boys throwing stones at robins, the harbingers of spring. The birds appear yearly and some residents feed them by hand. Parents should warn children against disturbing these migratory birds. 0. O. F. DANCE at Oda Fellows hall Saturday night. 107
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Jin
O. F
Oda Fellows Hall
Ornamental Lights to Transform Beardstown North Fourth Street
Flooding along the Illinois river threatens Beardstown with extensive damage as crews fortify dikes and embankments near Pekin and Peoria. Plans for decorative lighting on North Fourth Street win support from residents and boosters, with funded ten year payments and public gatherings anticipated after school construction completes. A local sleeper at the police station adds a quirky note as weather predicts unsettled skies and possible showers.
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J. A. Solon
W. Whitten
Linton
North Fourth Street
Sulis of Mouch
Heheh
Sycamore
Harris Builds Organization in This County
A. G. Harris wound up his campaign in De Kalb and returned to Dixon to stay until the finish. He has organized here despite opposition from local leaders and is expected to receive a good vote Tuesday. He faces opposition from the McCormick for senator organization which aims to defeat the impeachment proposal at the next legislative session.
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Harris
A. G. Harris
DeKalb
Dixon
McCormick For Senator
Government Printery Closes Down Today
Washington April 8 The world’s biggest money factory closes as the Bureau of Printing and Engraving suspends work at the close of today for an indefinite period under orders from Secretary Mellon. More than 6 000 employees affected.
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Washington, D. C
Mellon
Bureau of Printing and Engraving
Coal strike actions across nation test federal role
Reports from open shop fields gauge if non union mines can meet nation needs without depleting a 65 million ton reserve as government intervention looms. More than 50 000 non union miners have joined the walkout. National guard was sent to New Mexico coal fields to quell rioting while federal troops were refused for now. House labor committee considers urging President Harding to convene talks with coal operators and miners to end the dispute.
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Pelis
Ind
Washington
Harding
John L. Lewis
West Gallup
N. M
National Guard
Neatham
Washington, D. C
Meacham
New Mexico
Charleston
W. Va
Gulf Coal Field
Cooktown
Sullivan
Raleigh County
Sofia
D. C
House Labor Committee
House
Senator Borah
Senate
House Today
Justice Department
Joe Wood Illness Delays Recovery In DeKalb
Joe Wood longtime DeKalb resident remains ill with quinsy after several days of sickness. He expected a short recovery but has endured weeks of poor health and will rest for several more days, hoping for no further cold or attack. In other news a mid air collision near Paris claimed victims including Duke and a hospital death toll rising to seven. Also listed: a sale on College avenue a five room apartment at ten thousand five hundred dollars.
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Joe Wood
DeKalb
Mr. Wood
Campers Begin Using Woods Amid paving detours
Report says tourists have started traveling nationwide with Annie's Woods nightly occupancy rising for a week. Promoters announce an upcoming paving project will require detours next week guiding motorists to drive west to Frank Corey’s corner then north and east to the woods near the teachers college. Grounds will be cleaned and prepared for travelers in coming days.
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Annie’s Woods
Frank Corey
Teachers College
Railroad Man Receives News From Son in China
Conductor Hollister of the North Western in charge of the Spring Valley reported word from his son Donald in the American army in China. He learned of his son's return home and that liquor sales in China were cheap at about $1.50 a quart. Some locals at the depot teased him about him bringing back a trunk.
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China
Hollister
North Western
Spring Valley
Donald
Murder Trial to Open in Danville for Corder Slaying
In Danville Illinois on April 17 John F Corder, yardmaster for the Big Four at Lyons, faces trial for the murder of Jane Hardy. Hardy was at her home with friends when Corder entered and began shooting, killing her the next day. Corder offered no statement and did not attempt to flee. he had been sued for divorce by his wife weeks before the incident.
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Vunearess
Danville
Ill
Jane Hardy
John F. Corder
Corder
Big Four
Lyons
Miss Hardy
Playgrounds of Steel Company Being Repaired
Workmen from the American Steel and Wire company have been busy repairing playground equipment for the summer. Slides and other apparatus are being fixed to ensure safe enjoyment for children. There are playgrounds at the north plant and on Sixth street maintained by the steel company.
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American Ste & Wire Company
Steel Company
Sixth Street
Three Boys Arrested in Ford Joyride Case
Police arrested three youths after Robert Brakey’s Ford was stolen from in front of Forles garage and found abandoned in Fairview cemetery. Warrants filed for auto theft and the boys are to be taken to Sycamore Monday. Relatives hope for stern action to curb the habit. The case drew city wide attention and a court outcome is pending.
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Sycamore
Local primary voters get candid, partisan breakdown
The Chronicle analyzes DeKalb County candidates ahead of Tuesday’s primary. It highlights Oscar Nelson for state treasurer, Blair and Shelton for superintendent, and a slate of five for long term congressman. It notes Rathbone’s solid local support, and Fuller’s strong bid for the 12th district seat.
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DeKalb
Oscar Nelson
Genoa
Ogre
Francis G. Blair
Addison M. Shelton
Crystal Lake
Blair
Shelton
Richard Yates
John J. Brown
Winnifred Mason Huck
Benjamin Michalek
Henry Rathbone
Henry
Rathbone
Vandalia
Billy Mason
Michalek
Congress
William Walter Scott
Mary Belle Spencer
Stephen
Fuller
Charles E. Fuller
Belvidere
House of Representatives
State Central
Lee E. Coleman
Axel Hammerberg
Rockford
McCormick
Hammerberg
Coleman
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