Big Treat Coming to DeKalb High School Auditorium
Talent and radio stars from Chicago will perform in DeKalb on Monday evening April 27 at the high school auditorium to benefit the firemen’s pension fund. Acts include Jerry Sullivan, Ha Geise, Langdon Brothers, Axel Christensen, Grace Wilson and more, with a grand finale recalling the “Street corner gang.” Proceeds aid the local fire department, with advance ticket plans and a strong local demand expected.
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Foreign County
DeKalb
George
Chicago
Firemen’s Pension Fund
Frint George
Fire Department
Mike
Dale A. Leifheit
DeKalb Theatre
Leitheit
Occa
Jerry Sullivan
Ha Geise
Harmony iGirls
Langdon Brothers
WGN
Axel Christensen
KYW
Grace Wilson
WLS
Wil
Dave
Esey
Avhich
Fier
McEvoy
Briand Asked to Complete Two New Cabinet
Paris April 13 Ari Briand a former French premier held a political conference at his home to form a cabinet at the president Doumergue’s request. Paul Painiere said he could not form a satisfactory cabinet and Briand would decide by this evening after consulting officials and financiers about the ministry and the balance of power with the unified socialists.
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Paris
France
Briand
Doumergue
Paul Painiere
Edouard Herriott
Oeut
Beian
M. DeMonde
Financix
Inister
Woman Kills Husband and Self in Friday Tragedy
Cleveland Ohio April 13 police say a jealous quarrel over Mrs Isabelle Norma Wrenn led her to shoot H D T Wrenn and kill herself in an apartment. A lyric about a dumbbell and a letter titled the Dumbell sermon were found among her belongings. The husband, an electrical engineer formerly of New York, was killed several hours before she took her own life. Police believe the act occurred Friday morning.
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Antrem Acess
Cleveland
Ohio
Isabelle Norma
Wrenn
H. D. T. Wrenn
Dumbell” S
New York
Woman Charged After Attempted Suicide Amid Poison Death Inquiry
Anna Cunningham, 50, was charged after she allegedly tried to kill herself while police investigate the deaths of her husband and four children over six years. Exhumations in Gary Indiana and Chicago aim to test bodies for poisoning as doctors note she is epileptic.
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Vaulted Tress
Chicago
Anna Cunningham
Harry
Walter
Isl
Gary
Ind
Walter Cunnincham
Ill Health Causes Lad's Tragic Self-Destruction at Lake
Robert Preston a 21 year old college student at Northwestern University in Evanston shot himself at dawn and toppled into Lake Michigan near Chicago. Police found the body after a holiday idler saw it floating. A note to his parents claimed the act would relieve them of burden, with diabetes cited as a long term cause.
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Chicago
Robert Preston
Lake Michigan
Preston
Evanston
Saturday Busy Day for Merchants in DeKalbra
Saturday brought unusually heavy business with large crowds in the afternoon and evening. Men and women's apparel stores hired extra staff to handle the rush, and merchants report satisfaction with the uptick in commerce along the Easler stemh as per street reports.
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DeKalbras
Easler Sehemh
Shetter Up For Trial In DeKalb Manslaughter Case
In DeKalb county circuit court the case of the state of Wisconsin against Edgar A. Shetter for manslaughter began with jury selection. Judge John K. Newhall presided as 24 jurors were chosen for examination and the process was expected to continue across today and tomorrow. The defendant is represented by T. M. Cliffe and L. B. Smith, while Cassus Poust prosecutes, with a large crowd expected to attend the proceedings as it is a rare trial in this circuit.
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DeKalb County
Winsis
Edgar A. Shetter
John K. Newhall
George A. James
Venice
Melvin Leifheit
E. J. Wheat
H. A. Maxwell
Harry Joslyn
Fred Duval
Roy Davis
Leroy Humiston
Merlin Bullis
E. P. Strong
Andrew Rumney
O. H. Shaver
Will Robertson
Poxal
George ‘James
Leroy Hamiston
Sandwich
DeKalb
E. A. Shetter
T. M. Cliffe
L. B. Smith
Cassus Poust
Greates
Court House
Condition of John Halsne Serious After Fall
Relatives report John Halsne in critical condition after falling from a second floor to a basement at a home on Normal Road where he worked for William Ballon. X rays show several broken vertebrae and he suffers much pain. He was found unconscious and transported to Glidden hospital where status later improved to less serious.
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John Halsne
Halsne
William Ballon
Glidden Hospital
Postal Law Changes On Wednesday April fifteenth
On Wednesday April fifteenth a postal law change takes effect with a new half cent stamp sold at the De Kalb post office. The two cent rate for mailings of post cards replaces the former one cent rate, and clerks expect fewer post cards and more letters afterward. Additional changes were authorized and noted in a Chronicle issue weeks ago, with another report to follow.
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De’Kalb
Pe Chronicle
Grading Progress Near Genoa On Seamore Genoa Road
Grading on the Seamore Genoa road nears completion as crews work toward Genoa. Bridge and culvert work has begun at the Genoa end with cement paving expected after culverts. Officials hope the road opens for traffic by July 4 as machinery tunes up and dust settles from daily efforts.
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Genoa
Here
Sale of Household Articles at 437 College Avenue
Sale of household articles scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon from 1 o'clock at 437 College Avenue. Items include one antique mahogany folding pedestal table, one leather rocker, two oak rockers, two beds, two dressers, six dining room chairs, one high chair, and four porch gates for babies.
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College Aveue
Supreme Court to Hear Key Presidential Power Case
The United States Supreme Court will hear two major issues involving presidential removal power and press access to income tax returns. Frank Myers, formerly Portland postmaster removed by President Wilson in 1920, sues for back pay. A distinguished legal team will argue before Chief Justice Taft with a ruling expected in June.
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Ge Sone A
Washington, D. C
United States Supreme Aodity
Ihe
Taft
Frank &Myers
Portland
Oregon
Wilson
Meyers
Hinckley Girl Linked to Evanston Suicide Case
Miss Mildred Clark of Hinckley was a friend of Evanston student Robert Preston of Oak Park who killed himself after a life of wine and song. Preston, a Northwestern University student, shot himself Saturday night and cast his body into Lake Michigan at Madison Street. He had attended a spring event with Miss Clark a week earlier.
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Chicago
Mildred Clark
Hinckley
Robert Preston
Oak Park
Evanston
Preston
Northwestern University
Lake Michigan
Madison Street
University of Illinois
Ore
Northwestern
Mmlinoig
Clark
Miss Clark
Arrest of Moonshine Purveyor Tony Jehn in Geneva
Tony Vunednis known as Tony Jehn, 50k, was arrested Saturday in Geneva on liquor in car charges. He was in DeKalb yesterday and reportedly released on bail by Kane County authorities. Police say he had one and a half gallons of moonshine. About a year ago he faced county court, fined $600 and costs. Elks notices announce regular meetings tonight with installation and lunch.
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Tony Vunednis
Tony Jehn- 50K
Geneva
Tony
DeKalb
Kane County
Booze Law Up Tuesday Across Illinois Legislature
Supporters and rates for liquor bills and state police measures push to the floor as first week of the session begins. House set for field call on liquor measures, eight hour bill for women possible if booze questions clear. Senate to consider the Dunlap style state police bill with amendments likely, electrical licensing bill for radio fans, Lincoln Park bonding measure, and creation of two new state departments for conservation and construction.
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Springfield
House
Senate
jState
Richard Barr
Joliet
Sneed
Daniel Webster
Chieaco
Lincoln Park
Conservation
Ford Plane II makes first flight from Detroit to Maywood
The Maid en Dearborn, Henry Ford's air freighter, flew to the government field at Maywood today at 11 14 am, covering Detroit to Maywood in 2 hours 10 minutes. Built by William E Stout, the airship carries 1000 pounds of freight and is backed by 106 shareholders. Edsel Ford is a prominent director. regular trips between Minneapolis St Louis Iron Mountain and Chicago are planned soon amid thundershowers and cooler weather.
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United Press
Chicago
Dearborn
Henry Ford
Maywood
Detroit
William E. Stout
Stout All-Metal Airplane Company
Promanent
Edselford
Ford
Minneapolis
St Louis
Iron Mountain
Illinois
Learborn Nicago
Masons To View Lodge Home Pictures At Meeting
Members of DeKale lodge No 144 A F and A M attend the stated meeting tomorrow evening and will view stereopticon pictures of life at the Sullivan Masonic home known as the Old Folks Home. The event aims to help smaller towns see the views, with the hall expected to be full. Tonight No 144 exemplifies third degree work on two candidates and further attendance is requested.
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DeKale Lodge No 144
A. M
Sullivan
Old Folks Home
Easter Remembrance Shown Across City Churches in 1925
Easter Sunday 1925 was marked by extensive church programs across the city with sunrise services at Congregational and a cantata at the Methodist church. The First Lutheran, St Mary’s, and Swedish Mission also featured cantatas and choirs, all noting elaborate decorations and strong congregational turnout.
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Congregational Church
Methodist Church
Daniel Pretheroe
Esther Pierson
H. R. Sorensen
Alice Toenniges
Homer Blair
S. Parson
V. C. Goodyear
Winifred Smith
First Lutheran Church
Eugene] Nordgren
Julian Edwards
Elvin Carlson
C. B. Gonterman
Zaida Munson
Evar Luck
Whitten Addresses Kiwanis On Illinois High School Plans
C. W. Whitten president of the Illinois High School Athletic Association spoke at the Kiwanis regular session at the Innovation grill room outlining aims for high schools statewide. The meeting, well attended, cited the address as educational. Business included installing sanitary toilets at Annies woods and a sanitary sewer project soon to commence, seen as a major improvement.
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C. W. Whitten
Ilinois High School Athletic Association
C. W Whitten
Kiwanis Club
Innovation Grill Room
Whitten
Annies’ Woods
Woods
Legion Bazaar Opens With Free Vaudeville and Dance
The American Legion post hosts a six night bazaar at Odd Fellows hall featuring free vaudeville nightly, an orchestra for dancing, and booths in another room for SeSSion men. Doris Booth headlines tonight with more acts to come as season tickets sold in advance.
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American Legion
American Legion Post
Odd Fellows
Legion
Anderson Brothers
Doris Booth
Legion Men
Improvements at The Bell Restaurant Stun City For Nearly Final Touches
The Bell restaurant long noted as one of the coldest business houses in the city shows a striking overnight transformation. Alterations began about a week ago, with much work done at night. interior now features enhanced sidewalls and small panel lights, signaling completion within a week and elevating it to one of the state’s best fitted eateries.
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Bell
Confirmation at First Lutheran Church on Thursday
The 1925 class of First Lutheran Church will face a public examination at the church. Parents and Board of Deacons are urged to attend, with the confirmation sermon Sunday at 1:30 PM by Rev. RE Magnusson. The Thursday service starts at 7:30 PM. Knights of Columbus hold regular meeting Tuesday at 8 PM with applications and business. Jos J Hart, GK. 20 Contro Cards at The Gitt Shop. 10%
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First Lutheran Church
RE. W. Magnusson
Knights OF Columbus
Jos. J. Hart
G. K
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Shetter
Miamai
Fla
R. A. Dallis
Construction Company
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J. ¢. Killian
Secy
Ford Plane II
Odd Fellow
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