DeKalb voters back straight Republican ticket in city election
Voters in five wards backed the straight Republican ticket for mayor Jim Ellwood Lewis, city clerk G XN Blackmun, treasurer Mrs Bertha Eckberg, and aldermen including W Hyde and Groree Nalloran. turnout details show strong male participation and mixed enthusiasm for aldermanic races with partial Socialist support in Ward III.
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Jim Ellwood Lewis
Por
G. XN. Blackmun
Myrs
Bertha Eckberg
V. A. Glidden
Hlte
Man. Way
W. W Hyde
Groree Nalloran
Robert Powell
DeKalb Hag
LG Wonen
Rous
Freshman Ed ward Roghie Jerdy Jr Delivers Verbal Fire in Campus Show
A chaotic rehearsal at Columbia University centers on 12 year old Ed ward Roghie Jerdy Jr returning from captivity on Island who delivers a rapid barrage of lines while sophomores clash verbally. The scene includes family and faculty observers as the student faces heckling and intense audience reaction amid a staggered performance.
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United Cross
New York
Edward Roghie Jerdy, Jr
Columbia University
Bosky
Minon
Krew
Wittel
Destrour
Censtiaamn
Edwards
Ruman
Destleer
Jersey City Hailed As Likely Site For Historic Heavyweight Fight
New York April 20 promoter Tex Rickard narrowed the choice for the heavyweight title bout to three New Jersey sites with Jersey City favored for proximity. The arena will host a fight that many expect to be the most significant in boxing history, with the venue decision pending another day or two.
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New York
N. Yo
Jersey
Dempster
Tex Rckard
Rickard
Atlantic City
Newark
Jersey City
Washington, D. C
Harding
Lloyd
Ersary
Italy
Great Britain
America
France gets a postcard from Viviant
Senate expected to ratify the Colombian treaty late today amid long running disputes over the Panama Canal Zone. The accord would grant special rights and pave the way for Panama’s independence recognition by Colombia, fixing the Panama Colombia boundary.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Senate
South Ameria
Department of Panama
Theodore Roosevelt
Panama
Colomb
Unitedates
Canal
Nama Canal Zone
Colombia
Lack of Funds Delays University Flying Field Plan
A garbled report notes funds shortfalls hinder establishing a University of Minnis flying field. Officials mention Lt Whitesides and an air service training corps, with units placed by availability and an impending appropriation decision.
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University of Minnis
Schoel
Wittisidis
Whitesides
Wineis
Windy City Flapper Bandit Captured After Robberies
Police nabbed a 27 year old blue haired woman identified by detective William Neckless as the driver who held the car while two men robbed several highway sites. Investigators seek other alleged accomplices as the so called flapper bandit faces charges.
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Chiesga
Chiewsis
Heven
Chargres
Nei
William Neckless
Steg
Tencemarters Danas
Obe
Arrest near Chicago targets Bright Lights suspect Floyd Yocum
Floyd Yocum was arrested near Chicago for driving with dimmers on and carrying only S110. He had left Omaha with lights burning and stopped for gas in Savage before being seized by a motorcycle cop. He claims confusion but cautions DeKalb motorists about a nest of similar offenders along the cement road into Chicago.
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Floyd Yocum
Chicago
Hin
Orm
Omeasgo
Savage
Yoeyum
DeKalb Motorists
Tere
Chicago plans to shadow police to weed out lazy officers
Police Chief Fitzmoarris hires detectives to shadow city police amid weeks of murder robberies and crime in Chicago. The move aims to root out inefficiency and restore order as DeKalb cleans up after storm damage.
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DeKalb
Illinois builds haste to curb labor extortion and public works
The Illinois General Assembly faces drastic laws on extortion by labor unions and business agents with proposed penalties up to a 2000 fine and one to three years in prison. The bills, introduced by Senator Dailey and Representative Devine, were read for the first time as Chicago tenants press rent legislation.
Bride Juanita Miller to wed twice under April moon
Juanita Miller daughter of the late Joaquin Miller tells of sewing eucalyptus caps on her burlap bridal gown and plans a second wedding dance with Juan Miller next Saturday. They were already married last December but will wed again to honor the April moon.
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United Press
Oakland
Calif
Juanita Miller
Joaquin Miller
Juanita
Juan Miller
Juan
Nebraska Boxing Bill Passed by Senate
Lincoln Nebraska April Senate today passed a house bill to permit ten round boxing bouts. The measure sponsored by the American Legion directs boxing rules and the Senate struck out a provision limiting admission charges to $1.
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Lincoln
New
House
American Legion
Nebraska Senate
Senate
Investigation of Girl's Death Probed in Los Angeles
Chicago reporters note Marie Vance daughter of Dr. William W. Vance of Glencoe died April 5 in Los Angeles. The father says she planned marriage to Robert S. Lockhart of Covington Virginia. Diphtheria cited. body sent home in a sealed copper casket. exhumed then requested to end inquiry and will left to Mrs. Flora Deldine of Los Angeles.
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Chicago
Marie Vance
William W. Vance
Glencoe
Los Angeles
Cali
Vaner
Aoman
Robert S. Lockhart
Covington
Flora Deldine
Shriners Plan Long Journey to Rockford Event
DeKalb Shriners expect a large contingent to travel by automobile this afternoon to Rockford for the Te Bala Temple session tonight. Members will not commit to return times, signaling a possibly extended outing.
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DeKalb Shriners
Rockford
Tebala Temple
Masonic Fraternity
Lundberg Nears Crutch Use After Hip Break
John G. Lundberg has been bedridden for weeks with a broken hip. The attending surgeon advised retrieving crutches, and Lundberg may use them in a few days. Relatives describe him as a good patient and hopeful for a quick recovery, possibly with a wheelchair if needed.
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John G. Lundberg
Lundberg
Cement road treks tangled with wires and drifted snow
Motorists traveling east and west on the cement road near DeKalb report masses of entangled telephone wires on the pavement. On the Malta road there are snow drifts about four feet deep with a cut through them. Drifts are located in a sag and atop a hill, and larger ones are said to lie near the cemetery.
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DeKalb
Malta
Stone flicked through bank window raises vandalism risk
A small stone was flicked from a passing car into the First National Bank window this morning. Town authorities warn continued heavy stone traffic downtown could break more windows, as the stones can cause damage similar to a bullet hole.
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First National Bank
Pierce Girl Daisy Riddlesberger Dies After Illness
Funeral services for Daisy Riddlesberger 17 of Pierce township are set for tomorrow at 2 PM at East Pierce church. She died Monday at Waterman hospital after a 15 week illness and her family and friends extend sympathy.
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Pierce
Waterman
Daisy Riddlesberger
Hartman Riddlesberger
Pierce Township
East Pierce Church
Waterman Hospital
Conference moves toward German policy in May action
London reports that Allied policies toward Germany are under focus as urgent talks aim for agreement before May 1. The next two weeks will be filled with conferences and diplomatic deliberations among key powers.
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Germany
Shipping strike looming as wage cut urged May first
The American steamship owners’ association plans a 20 to 30 percent wage reduction when the current contract ends May 1, prompting a direct rejection and counter demands from the International Seamen’s Union. About 110,000 marine workers on coasts and Great Lakes remain unsettled as 70,000 are still employed.
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New York
N. Y
American Steamship Owners’ Association
International Seaman’s Union
Hve
Andrew Furuseth
Great Lakes
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