American Legion Bazaar Opens At Odd Fellows Hall
Attendance last night signaled a successful start for the American Legion bazaar at Odd Fellows Hall. The program featured Doris Booth W’s whistling act and a magician act by El Burno, a state college student from Elburn known for escaping handcuffs and a lock demonstration. The event includes booths, music, new songs, merchants night, and dancing, with expected strong local patronage from ex-service youths and residents.
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American Legion
Elburn
Teib Police Department
State College
E. C. Patches
el Burno
Clayton Hines
Hoxe
State Police and Booze Law Come Up Today
All booze bills pass in review before the house, with state police measures to follow in the senate. Drys and wets expect a bitter all day fight over prohibition director appointment and repeal of the state prohibition and search and seizure act. Senator Barr's police measure is a key bone of contention. Other measures may appear depending on debate length, including a Lincoln Park bond issue and an eight hour bill for women.
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HY Upstead Remem
Springfield
House
Senate
Drys
Barr
Lincoln Park
Flower seeds and bulbs sale notice at Lincoln Way shop
Local seed department at 311 E Lincoln Way advertises a selection including ahlias cannas gladiola bulbs apaberoses Madeira vines cinamon vines caladiums. H.
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Flower Tore Seed Department
E. Lincoln Way
Brunswick tenor Allen McQuhae lectures at Teachers College
Allen McQuhae, renowned grand opera tenor from the East and a Brunswick Records artist, headlines a lecture course at Teachers College. Also advertised is a ticket sale at Secors for $1.99, with limited details available.
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Teachers College
Allen McQuhae
Brunswick Records
Tickeston
Secors
Flapper Wife Song Debuts With Theatre Orchestra
The De Kalb theatre orchestra will perform the song The Flapper Wife this evening as an introduction to the new serial The Flapper Wife in The Chronicle. Plates for the song will appear tomorrow, and it will be produced on music rolls and records.
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Chronicle
DeKalb Theatre Orchestra
Poison Found In Mrs McClintock Body In 1920 Death
Chicago reports confirm bichloride of mercury in every organ of Mrs Emma McClintock as coroner's chemist asserts murderous intent. Galveston clues sought as Texas records reviewed to link doctors and the Bayview death with ongoing inquiries into Billy McClintock’s death.
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United Press
Chicago
Emma McClintock
Billy
William E. McNally
Amour
McNally
Ill
Galveston
Texas
States Attorney’s Office
Robert E. Crowe
Oscar Olson
Oscar Wolff
McClintock
Billy _Mc_Clintock
Otis Undergoes operation for broken leg after cow incident
A W Otis, who broke his ankle when thrown by a cow while leading it to the barn last Wednesday, underwent surgery yesterday afternoon to insert a steel plate near the leg bone. The injury could not be reset then due to severe pain. friends in the city express regret.
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A. W. Otis
Mr. Otis
Winter Wheat Doing Well In Illinois State
The April 1 report from the federal crop estimate service shows Illinois winter wheat conditions above average. Recent rains eased drought effects and pasture conditions are also above average, according to A. T. Surratte, U S agricultural statistician for Illinois.
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Uniteaness
Sprimefield
Illinois
Federal
A. T. Surratte
United States Agricultural Statistician
Sale of Household Articles on Tuesday and Wednesday
Listed items include antique mahogany folding top pedestal table leather rocker two oak rockers two beds complete two dressers six dining room chairs one high chair four porch gates for babies and other furnishings, with sale starting at 2:00 PM at 437 College Avenue.
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College Avenue
Garden plants offered by DeKalb Greenhouses
Vines including climbing roses honeysuckles wild grape and Dutchman's pipe are available at The DeKalb Greenhouses. Phone 628 ring 4 a 8.
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DeKalb
Five Chicago youths caught after high speed car chase
Five youths aged 18 to 28 were arrested in Chicago by State Patrol officers Oscar Larson and Kenneth Church after a nearly mile long chase through East Lincoln Highway. The Hudson sedan had been stolen from the father of one suspect, and the group reached speeds up to 60 mph. They were jailed on speeding charges and later held for investigation into vehicle ownership.
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Chicago
Oscar Larson
Kenneth Church
East Lincoln Highway
Larson
Seventh Street
D. Valentino
Marshfield
Jack Caliente
Marshfield Avenue
Salvato Monaco
Flourency Avenue
Fioura Puttcher
Paulina Street
Antone Tedesco
Austin Avenue
Justice of the Peace
W. H. L. Rowen
Treadwell
Maple Park
Mr. Treadwell
Quicer Church
West Lincoln Highway
Officer Larson
Jimmy
Rocksford
Rockford
Chicago Police Department Automobile Bureau
Hold death by own action Up As Warning to Young Folk
Chicago April 14 The coroner's jury ruled that Robert Preston a 21 year old Northwestern student died by his own actions The diary shows a night of mugging drinking and dissipation professors and ministers call the death a warning to youth The diary notes diabetes and a choice of short pleasure over health efforts
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United Press
Chicago
Robert Preston
Northwestern
Prizes For Crossword Puzzle Fans At Secor Store
Call at our store and get prizes for correct Valspar crossword puzzle answers. The World's Best Valspar varnish makers give these prizes to advertise their product. Valspar varnishes enamels and stains favored by professionals and home users. Complete directions with each can. Secor sells Valspar puzzles sheets. Come and get one and win a prize.
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Secor
Valspar
Concert Band and Dowie Give Spring Concert at First Lutheran
Tonight at First Lutheran church the Angwa rtton concert band, a male quartet, and blind violinist Iverne Dowie headline a spring concert. Directed by Martin Johnston, Dowie will perform multiple times aided by illustrated slides, in a program praised as a standout musical treat.
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First Lutheran Church
Angwartton
Iverne Dowie
Mississippi Valley
DeKalb
Martin Johnston
Dowie
Motor Plants Prepare to Honor Haynes
Kokomo Indiana April 14 Mayor Buress issued a proclamation urging auto plants nationwide to suspend work during the funeral of Ellwood Haynes father of the horseless buggy. Funeral time to be announced and is expected at the Haynes home. Haynes aged 65 died last night from heart trouble after influenza.
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Kokomo Ind
Buress
Kokomo
Ellwood Haynes
Haynes
Alumni High School Reunion Plans For June Sixth
Alumni of the High School are urged to reserve June 5 for the annual reunion at the high school auditorium. The event promises a banquet, entertainment, and dance in the gym with plans progressing. The secretary is mailing dues notices and banquet reservations must reach by June 1. Onion sets available from the Flower Store Seed Department.
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Nign
Enger
High Schiol Auditemunt
Flower Store Seed Department
Weather Dance at Pierce Hall in Sycamore Friday
A Friday night weather note from Pierce Hall Sycamore lists a dance with Blackhawk Mel and the Illinois Mostly fair conditions. The six piece orchestra and admission of $1.00 are noted with moderate temperatures and some cloudiness.
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Pierce
Sycamore
Blackhawk
Ody Boys
Kaiser Holds Hindenburg Is Still Subject
England April 14 Wilhelm Hohenzollern in exile at Doorn says he does not back General Von Hindenburg for president and has not released the former field marshal from allegiance to the throne. Col onel Kleist, acting Kaiser's household chief, relayed the statement and noted Wilhelm keeps his imperial title. Hindenburg had not received any counsel or communication from Wilhelm on the presidency.
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Vinsenn
Ose
England
Germany
Kaiser
Doorn
Wilhelm
Banks Stop Wednesday Tax Collection Update
The county banks will cease acting as deputy tax collectors after tomorrow, ending their role for the year. County Treasurer Henry Decker issued the order. Banks including First National and DeKalb Trust and Savings have collected much tax money locally. after April 15, unpaid taxes must be paid at the county treasurer's Sycamore office with a small late fee.
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Treasuer Henry Decker
First National Bank
Fire Destroys Mrs Parker Home in Janesville
C H Shaver received word from Janesville Wisconsin of a Saturday fire that destroyed the home of his sister Mrs C B Parker and her husband. The couple once lived in this city about 15 years ago and were away from the house when the blaze swept through. The residence was nearly consumed by fire and water according to the letter received.
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C. Parker
C. H. Shaver
Janesville
Wis
C. BE. Parker
Parker
DeKalb
Library books donated by Mrs John Kuntz
Mrs John Kuntz of East Lincoln Highway donated 38 volumes to the public library. The gift, arranged through The Chronicle, is being prepared for distribution at the city library for public access.
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Stong
Chronicle
John Kuntz
East Lincoln Highway
Munding Trial Amid Grief as Murder Case Continues
In Wheaton Illinois on April 14 George Munding on trial for the murder of his common law wife Mrs Julia Able Douglas testified in his own defense. He sobbed recalling his mother's death and the alleged infidelity that spurred the killing. Munding's sister Edith testified on past indiscretions and jealous motives as alienists prepared to argue Munding's mentality.
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United Press
Wheaton
Munding
Toledo
Ohio
George Munding
Julia Able Douglas
Ernest Mundjing
Edith Mund[ing
Douglas
Jtte
New York
No Friends May See Mrs. R. Zanger This Week
Rochelle hospital notes Mrs. Roy Zanger a patient in critical condition. Her baby daughter was born Friday and died Saturday, with burial the same day at Netson. The illness and loss affect her friends who hope visitation will resume soon.
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Rochelle
Roy Zanger
Rochelle J
Netson
Two Killed by Thunderbolt During Storm
Two men died in a storm near Three Oaks Michigan when a telephone line blown over during a near-tornado caused electrical shorts. John Phillips was killed while triggering electric light in his barn as darkness fell. DuBois, a neighbor across the road, died in the same manner.
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Cee
Three Oaks
Mich
John Phillips
DuBois
Briand Refused by Left Wing In Paris Government
Paris April 14 The national Socialist council rejected Briands candidacy for a government headed by Aristide Briand Simultaneously Briand rejects premiership unless Socialists join the cabinet President Doumergue to offer the post to another statesman and a new government formed
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Univea Rres
Paris
France
National Socialist Council
Aristide Briand
Briand
Doumergue
Indiana Again Hit by Terrific Storm
Damage reported from two l eites visited by yesterday's tornado uprooted trees roofs tops and other destruction. Kokomo and Sullivan suffered the greatest damage with Fort Wayne also touched but less property damage evident.
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United Pree
Indianapolis
Ind
Kokomo
Sullivan
Fort Wayne
DeKalb County Supervisors Meet for Regular Work Session
The DeKalb County Board of Supervisors will convene today at two o'clock for an extra session of the year. The agenda includes routine business and the swearing in of new members from each township after recent elections. Hearings on committee reports are also on the schedule with a view to concluding by tomorrow evening or Thursday.
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DeKalb County Board of Supervisors
Arsenic Found in Gary Family Deaths
Chicago reports coroner’s chemist announces arsenic in Walter Cunningham of Gary Indiana. Two bottles found in the home. Brother Harry also died. sister and father died in six years. Mrs Annie Cunningham, 50, to undergo sanity test as probe continues.
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United Press
Chicago
Walter Cunningham
Gary
Ind
William McNally
Harry Cunningham
Walter
Harry
Indiana
Cunningham
Walter J
Judge Pond to Address Scout Meeting Tonight
Judge W L Pond of the county court will address the Boy Scouts of the Congregational troop this evening. The Scouts look forward to his talk on work among boys. An entry at the opening will note a special program portion. Previous troop tests show knot tying progress while Tenderfoot tests advance.
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Judge Pond
W. L. Pond
Boy Scouts
Congregational
First Lutheran Church
Clappers See Home Bombed Last Saturday
Mr and Mrs M D Clapper report their home in Dixon was bombed Saturday night the property of Henry Bellers. Police believe Louis Shoaf carried out the attack after an argument and threats to get even. The explosion damaged the house but no injuries were reported. The bomb was placed beneath a bed in a room where a child had just been laid down. Shoaf was arrested early yesterday morning in connection with the case.
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M. D. Clapper
Rock Falls
Dixon
Louis Shoaf
Henry Bellers
Shoaf
Mr. Bellers
Stamped Dresses At Elsa Gift Shop In Stock
A new shipment offers stamped dresses for ladies at $1.00 and a large assortment of stamped dresses for children aged 2 to 14. Also note city water tax due April 15.
John W Kylen Hospital Patient at Glidden
Friends of John W. Kylen report he is a patient at Glidden hospital after a minor operation yesterday. He expects a two week stay and home updates indicate improvement.
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John W. Kylen
Glidden Hospital
Kylen
Chronicle Offers Low Cost Accident Insurance Plan
Arrangements were completed for readers to access accident insurance through The Chronicle at below market rates. Offered by Inter-Ocean Casualty, the plan emphasizes prompt claim payment, broad coverage for railroad and streetcar wrecks, public transport incidents, tornadoes and building collapse, plus weekly disability and emergency benefits. Applications can be made directly by calling 263. policy details appear on a later page.
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Chronicle
Inter- Ocean Casualty
Mrs Schoonmaker Improving After Hospital Admission
Friends report Mrs C D Schoonmaker is getting much better after a sudden illness last Thursday and a major operation at Glidden hospital. Her condition is not as serious as when she was admitted last week.
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Mrs. Schoonmaker
C. D. Schoonmaker
Glidden Hospital
William Dooley Shows Improvement In Health
William Dooley, patient at St Marys hospital, shows slight daily improvement from blood poisoning in the arm though not yet well. Friends in the city are concerned about his illness and recovery progress. City water tax due April 15.
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William Dooley
Mr. Dooley
St. Mary's Hospital
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Hindenburg
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