Shepherd Held on Murder Charge in Illinois Case
A chaotic Springfield scene reports William D. Shepherd denied a writ of hab eas corpus by the Illinois supreme court. He remains jailed pending trial on a murder charge. In Chicago, a second murder indictment looms as mercury traces surface in the mother’s body, Dr. Oscar Olson, and Billy McClintock cases intertwine, with coroner and chemist exams pending.
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Infant Dies Overnight at Erickson Home in Fairview
A baby girl born January 16 died suddenly in the night at the Ericksons home 816 North 13th street. A coroners inquiry was planned. Mother nursed the infant at 1 am in perfect health. Funeral services set for Saturday at 2 pm at the home with Rev. E. W. Magnusson officiating.
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Penalty Too Severe for Propaganda Case in Hawaii
Court martial sentences of 41 years and 26 lashes imposed on Privates Walter M. Trumbull and Paul M. Cienuch in Honolulu for alleged communist propaganda are deemed excessive and likely to be reduced after a War Department survey directed by Major General M. Lewis Hawaiian Department commander. Lewis indicated only a few sentences would be expedited, and dishonorable discharges could be reconsidered.
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Honolulu
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Assessment On Street Paving Is Confirmed
Judge H Waemwen in city court upheld objections to the Girard street paving assessment, confirming the spread by the commission. The next step is bidding within days for paving Girard Street from Fifth to Seventh Streets with 40 foot concrete and South Sixth Street from Lincoln Highway to Crewe Street with a 41 foot and 25 foot section, seven inches of reinforced concrete and similar specs to recent city streets.
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Hindenburg Opposed to the Republic Flag in Berlin Journal
United Press dispatch from Berlin reports Marshal von Hindenburg is signaling dislike of the German republic and seeks the presidency. He urged abandoning red and gold colors ahead of potential empire bloc candidacy as monarchists and socialists debate returning to imperial red white and black colors.
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Babe Ruth Not Seriously Ill, Doctors Say
New York April 10 Babe Ruth was reported not seriously ill after a night at Vincent's hospital following influenza and injuries from a fall on his train. He slept well and doctors consider the injuries minor. They hope he may be in the lineup when the Yankees start their season.
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Wireless failure blocks contact with Arc Turus ship
New York telegraph operators report 11 days of unsuccessful wireless attempts to reach the steamer Arc Turus from the New York geological society expedition. Last signal placed the vessel about 200 miles south of Panama on March 29 with 61 people aboard believed safe but unverified.
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Council Acts On Paving Street and New Projects
City council met at the town hall to approve monthly bills and pass ordinances. Maplewood avenue paving and sidewalks on North Seventh and North Ninth streets were authorized. A hydrant condition probe on West Lincoln Highway is set, and Norman Road drainage work may be installed. Kennedy gains wall rights for a new building at Fourth and Lincoln Highway with widened pavement. A petition to repeal the gasoline station ordinance failed, but a committee will seek a better location. Plans for South Sixth Street paving and a street light near the cemetery were discussed. The water committee handles South Fourth Street service. Mayor Kingsley appointed Mrs. Bertha Pratt to the library board. Playground lots near Ellwood school may be used by the board of education. A hearing is set for April 23 with an election on the 21st. Tickets for The Fire Prince go on sale April 15 at Secor’s.
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Gun Toting Bill Ready in Illinois Legislature
Springfield April 10 Acting for the Senate Judiciary committee Senator John Dailey introduced a measure to remove licensing for carrying firearms for minors while keeping certain provisions. The bill would require registry data and open dealer records to police inspection and would ban concealed carry by non officers. Shooting for protection of home or store would be allowed. A second bill by Senator Barr Joliet aims to adjust the county superintendent salary scale to census population.
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Saint's Church Sunday program at Latter Day Saints
The Latter Day Saints church on South Seventh street hosts a Sunday program starting at 9 48 a m with the Sunday school class presenting the annual Haster fram. Sermon by Elder Hlement Vement of Chicago at 11 a m follows, with a 6 pm illustrated lecture by AL O. McDowell on the Illinois state penitentiary for the young people. ElderPement leads the evening service with Hæter music.
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South Seventh Street
Hilemon Vement
Chicago
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Illinois State Penitentiary
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Cantata Parted for Good Friday at Methodist Church
At the Good Friday services the Methodist church choir conducts the first part of the cantata "ster tide" by Protheroe, tonight at 7 23 o'clock. Easter Sunday 4 30 pm features the full cantata with Vere Goodyear conducting and local soloists aiding the Easter program.
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Doctors to Close Offices Each Thursday Afternoon
DeKalb County Medical Society voted to close offices at noon every Thursday from May to October following a regional practice. The change includes staff time off and a central exchange system at each town's hospital to handle emergencies, allowing doctors more freedom for meetings and recreation.
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Lutherans Plan Easter Musical Program at First Lutheran
An Easter Sunday service at First Lutheran Church will feature a special musical program. Choir selections join solo pieces by C B Gonterman Elvin Carlson H R Sorensen L E B Warner Evar Bobbers Zaida Munson and Cecilia Bergquist with Vera Jolneon playing violin obbligato. The full program appears in tomorrow’s church notice column as the Passion Week series continues with Evening services and a Lord's Supper observance attended by many congregants.
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Consistory at Freeport Three Big Days
The Freeport schedule outlines a three day consistory with Masons invited Tuesday through Thursday to witness services and participate in planned work. A Shrine service is slated for Friday in Rockford, with many attendees likely to travel from Freeport for the fourth day. An extensive program is arranged for both sessions.
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Ty Cobb Out of Opening Detroit Game with Flu
Ty Cobb will not start the season for Detroit in the opener at Detroit as his physician orders bed rest through Monday to recover from influenza. The illness was confirmed today, delaying Cobb's debut and keeping him from the lineup.
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Imbibo Weather Outlook: Fair Tonight Through Weekend
Generally fair tonight and Saturday with mild temperatures. Warmer Saturday, Sunday expected mostly fair conditions.
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Income tax cut anticipated by Madden after Coolidge talks
Washington reports Rep. Martin B Madden predicts a 350 million dollar income tax cut for next year after talks with President Coolidge. He notes tax receipts meet estimates and outlines plans for mid October committee briefings to draft appropriation bills and a new tax reduction bill. He also foresees an omnibus federal building program possibly offsetting cuts.
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Railroad Will Modernize Shabbona Yard and Roundhouse
The C B and Q railroad plans yard improvements at Shabbona with tracks to be elevated about eight inches over about a mile. New rails and gravel road bed will be laid, taking about two months starting mid-month. A four-stall roundhouse is expected to be rebuilt this spring, possibly on the same site as the old one.
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Committee On Swimming Pool Meets Tonight
The South Malta road community swimming pool committee of 15 members will meet this evening to discuss plans for the pool. They consider extensive improvements including electric lights and a new motor for the well pump, and will inspect and repair the pool to ready it for swimmers this summer.
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Malta Road
City Court Rules For Rukavina In DeKalb Suit
In DeKalb city court Judge Harry W. McEwen ruled yesterday for Steve Rukavina in an appeal over a money loan from Mike Balen. The verdict favors the plaintiff, with the case originating as an appeal from another court. A later trial date is set for the related appeal case Eufamie Itesch against Henry C. Wiebber and Roy B. Bemis.
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Agreement Reached With City Labor Union
At a city labor union meeting last evening an accord was reached with contractors. The union will not seek a five cent wage increase nor demand a raise at this time, promising to avoid work stoppages that could harm local building projects.
Mystery Auto Wreck Cleared. Kavadas Owner Identified
A mysterious Sunday night crash east of Franklin Grove ended when authorities learned the burning vehicle belonged to Peter Kavadas of the city. Kavadas and a young woman friend escaped injuries after the car left the road, rolled in a ditch, and caught fire.
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Mrs Douglass Faces Suit In Chicago Scalping Case
Mrs Mary Roberts a wealthy Chicago widow sues former Alderman Frank J Link Mrs Minnie Flash and Maybelle Fuller Douglas also named in the ticket scalping expose. Roberts seeks 25000 damages plus 13000 invested and 15000 actual damages and 12000 punitive damages.
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Rain Shortfall Brings Pleas From Local Farmers
Yesterday’s light rain left farmers hoping for more to aid spring planting while city business people pray for clear weather through Easter, as reports note a downpour cloud burst farther south near Somonauk.
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Ford Coupe Fire Sparks Quick Fire Department Run
A Ford coupe owned by Fara Payne on Rural Route No 2 caught fire in front of Sun Drug on Lincoln Highway. Fire started in the rear, likely from a shorted wiring, but only minimal damage occurred. The blaze prompted a chemical truck to respond about 9:80 o'clock last night.
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Sun Drug Store
Suit Stolen From Undertaking Parlor This Morning
A theft at Harry Nelson's undertaking parlor on North Third street saw a black funeral suit taken from the rack while Nelson briefly stepped out. The loss was discovered at noon when he returned to change into the suit.
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Little Dorothy Recovering From Pneumonia At Hospital
Reports from the Raymond Pol lock home state Dorothy, the three year old daughter, is recovering from pneumonia. She was taken to St. Marys hospital Sunday and has been under special nurse care since. The nurse was removed today and the child is much improved. Masquerade Dance at Electric Park Saturday night April 18. Admission 50 cents, ladies free. Bake sale at Smiths Third Street Market Saturday by Mrs Jas Clark, phone 356.
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St. Mary's Hospital
Masquerade Dance Electric Park
Herriott Quits Job After Senate Defeat
Paris April 10 Premier Herriott resigned after the senate rejected a vote of confidence by 156 to 152 following a bitter financial crisis. The move came amid protests over a 4,000,000,000 franc currency expansion and a capital levy plan, with Marsal urging restraint and the government facing collapse.
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Funeral Held For LaVerne Rylander In City
Friends gathered for the funeral of LaVerne Rylander who died Wednesday morning at Rochelle hospital after a brief illness and a serious operation last week. Services were at his North Sixth Street home at two and at the First Lutheran church at 2:30 led by Rev. E W Magnusson. Interment followed in Fairview cemetery beside his brother Arnold.
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Spanish Railroad Crash Claims Eighteen Dead
A deadly rail disaster in Farria near here left eighteen people burned to death and sixty injured when a train jumped the track and burst into flames. Officials reported fuel fumes and rapid fire as emergency crews fought the blaze.
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