DeKalb Women Chorus Votes for WLS Concert Prize
DeKalb residents urged to hear a 3 45 PM WLS Chicago radio concert by the DeKalb Woman's Club Chorus and send in votes. Each card call or telegram praising the program counts as one vote toward the station’s contest for the most popular chorus, with a banquet and prize for the winner.
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DeKalb
DeKalb Woman’s Club Chorus
Sta_tion
Wls
Chicago
DeKalb Club
DeKalb Woman's Club Chorus
L. E. Warner
Clyde H. Robart
State College
Orville Shipman
Young Man Hanged Today for a Murder in England
United Press reports Norman Thorne a young chicken farmer of Crossborough was hanged at Wernsworth prison for the murder of his sweetheart Elsie Cameron despite Sir Conan Doyle's intervention. The case drew international attention with circumstantial evidence cited and no definitive proof of guilt.
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United Press
London
England
Sir Conan Doyle
Norman
Thorne
Crossborough
Wernsworth
Elsie Cameron
Moron Hunt on in Chicago as police hunt killer
A Chicago murder case unfolds with a police and coroner verdict labeling the suspect as a “most diabolical” killer. A woman believed 20 to 30 years old was hacked to pieces, with her torso found in a Woolla district catch basin. The torso showed a deep incision, while the head and limbs were removed crudely, suggesting some anatomical knowledge. A gabardine coat and silk stockings were found near the body.
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Uhited
Chicago
Woolla
Foley
Wales Visit Boycotted by African Natives
The African Native Congress in Johannesburg urges a boycott of the Prince of Wales visit following the Blaenfontein shooting. A proclamation calls natives to refrain from welcoming him, though most of the population is not believed moved. Police killed four natives during a mass meeting at Bloemfontein, sparking the unrest.
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United Press
Johannesburg
Africa
African Native Congress
Blaenfontein
Prince of Wales
Bloenfontein
Los Angeles Airship Moored at Bermuda Mast
The United States Navy dirigible Los Angeles arrived from Lakehurst New Jersey and moored to its mast on the tender Patoka at Bermuda at 6 15 a m after two prior failed attempts. Sightings began at 5 05 a m with a fresh breeze aiding the operation.
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United Press
Hamilton
Burmuda
United States Navy
Los Angeles
Lakehurst
N. J
Marvin Fawcett Opens New Popcorn Wagon Site
Marvin Fawcett starts a popcorn wagon on a vacant lot north of Dearth Brothers restaurant, believing the location promises a strong season. Also advertised are tulips for bouquets at 75c per bunch from Custer's Gardens and asparagus roots from The Flower Store Seed Department, phone 996.
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Washington
Custer’s Gardens
Marvin Fawcett
Dearth Brothers
Race With Death Aboard Homeric Near Rescue
The White Star liner Homeric raced toward New York after aiding the Japanese freighter Rai Fuk Maru’s sinking off Nova Scotia. Despite heroic effort, all hands on the Japanese ship were lost. Homeric could not reach them in the turbulent seas. Kokusia Tisen Co reports 38 officers and crew aboard the doomed vessel, with death toll potentially higher.
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United Press
New York
Nova
N. Y
Kokusia Tisen Company
Halifax
Nova Scotia
Rochelle Elks Plan Large Initiation in Rochelle
The Rochelle Elks will initiate a large class with more than 50 candidates. The Dixon lodge will perform the work while Mendota’s degree team attends for the second session. Many Rochelle Elks are expected to travel to witness the event as the group prepares to house its own lodge home soon.
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Elka’ Lodge of
Rochelle
Dixon Lodge
Mendota
Rochelle Elks
Churchill Proposes Tax Cuts Reported to Cabinet
The British cabinet, with Premier Baldwin present, heard Winston Churchill outline budget plans including a possible income tax reduction. The proposals will be published in Parliament next week.
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Bfy United
London
England
Win- Fon Churchill
Baldwin
Illinois Weather Update With Clouds and Storms
Partly cloudy tonight and Thursday with likely local thunderstorms in the north. Warmer conditions may develop in the extreme northern portions as a front moves through.
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Ilinois
North Annes
Election yields sweep for Lindstrom and Republican ticket
Alderman J B Lindstrom won the mayoralty with 2014 votes out of 2159 as the Republican slate swept city offices. John Blair led the lone contest, securing 1691 votes for police magistrate while A F Hubbard claimed 197 on the Citizens ticket. City council canvass meeting set for tomorrow night to review returns.
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J. B. Lindstorm
G. N. Blackman
J. B. Lindstrom
G. N.J. Blackman
Katherine Holderness
John Blair
Harry Hanway
W. W. Hyde
George Hal-loran
John Merzland
Lynn Chambers
Mayer
Third Ward
Fourth Ward
Fifth Ward
A. F. Hubbard
Warrant Out For Boy Who Struck Youth
A warrant was issued yesterday for William Kerwin, accused of striking Jessie Lewis in the face several times. Lewis was taken to a doctor for treatment. Police served the warrant at the Kerwin home. Kerwin promised to appear before Justice Rowe at seven but did not. He will be arrested when found and brought before the justice.
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William Kerwin
Jessie Lewis
Lewis
Kerwin
Justice of the Peace
W. H. L. Rowe
Justice Rowe
Custers Gardens Ad Offers Grapes and Trees
An advertisement from Custer's Gardens lists hedge plants including privet and dwarf spirea, plus grape vines and fruit trees. Concord grapes are two years old offered at $1 per dozen, with cherries and apples also available. Contact phone 996.
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Amoor River
Custer’s Gardens
Concord
Driver Pays Fine for Speeding on Sycamore Road
Albert Anderson was arrested by State Patrol Officer Kenneth Church for speeding over 50 mph on Sycamore road. He paid a $5.00 fine and costs after appearing before Justice W. H. Rowe, receiving a caution that a repeat offense would bring a heavier penalty.
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Albert Anderson
Kenneth Church
State Patrol Department
Justice of the Peace
W. HL. Rowe
Sycamore Road
Birds Of This Vicinity Captivates Garden Club Talk
At a Garden club meeting in De Kalb last evening Miss Jessie R. Mann of the teachers college described local birds and their habits. The discuss ion covered woodpeckers and warblers noting the woodpecker is a helper by eating pests while warblers travel up to 7,000 miles yearly and migrate from the Gulf of Mexico to the Arctic. The club plans a Miller Woods picnic to view birds in their natural habitat with Miss Mann to announce the date.
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E. P. Ellwood
Jessie R. Mann
Teachers College
Sprin
Lenats
Lincoln Monument
Miss Mann
Gulf of Mexico
Arctic Circle
Garden Club
Miller Woods
DeKalb
Early DeKalb Banking History Emerges From Fragments
The article traces DeKalb’s banking origins from home money storage to the 1858 organization of the first bank by John R. Hamlin and EB Hunt. It follows name changes through Hopkins & Co, Hopkins & Young, Lott & Baird, J D Lott & Co, and ultimately the DeKalb National bank, later First National, plus the 1884 Haish State Bank once Barb City Bank.
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DeKalb
John R. Hamlin
EB. T. Hunt
DeKalby
Hamlin
Rufus Hopkins
Hopkins, Hunt & Company
E. P. Young
Hunt
R. Hopkins & Company
Dr. Hopkins
Lott & Baird Bank
J. D. Lott
J. C. Baird
T. A. Laney
DeKalb National Bank
First National Bank
H. P. Taylor
Jacob Haish
T. A. Liiney
Lott and Bard
Lincoln Highway
Second
Third
Frank J. Flusch
Commercial Trust & Savings Bank
First Trust & Savings Bank
Haish State Bank
Barb City Bank
Haish
Barb City
Chadwick Speaks at DeKalb Rotary on Scout Foundation
F C Chadwick regional director of the Boy Scouts addressed the DeKalb Rotary Club at noon outlining a county organization for Scouts to build a solid foundation and broader support. He encouraged business leaders to back the plan and noted plans to attend the May 1 district meeting in Moline, with a large noon attendance and plans for Rotary members to drive to the event as a highlight of the year.
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Chadwick
Rotary Club
F. C. Chadwick
Boy Scouts
DeKalb
Mr. Chadwick
DeKalb Club
Moline
Rotary
Several Men Are in Court an Bribe Charge
In Cincinnati on April 22 a crowd filled the court as 69 policemen and city agents faced federal judge Smith Hickenlooper for sentencing as grafters. Louis Sunderman, a flying squad detective, received 18 months and a $2000 fine, the harshest penalty among the three convicted. Sunderman admitted taking bribes totaling over $17,000 to permit liquor flow in Cincinnati.
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Cincinnati
United States
Smith Hickenlooper
Hickenlooper
Louis Sunderman
Flying Squad
Sunderman
Glee Club from Eureka College Visits City Before Travel
A girls glee club from Eureka college stopped in the city for a short visit before continuing east. They arrived just before nine o'clock and had a Pullman coach comfort during travel. They performed last evening at Sterling and planned a tour of a state college noted for its beautiful campus.
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Glee Club of
Eureka
Eureka College
Sterling
State College
Sterling City Council Funds Band With Summer Concerts
At Monday night’s Sterling city council meeting a $500 appropriation was approved for the city band. In exchange the band must give at least 10 concerts during the summer at Sterling public park, ensuring a band for the season. The band requested pay of two dollars per performance and one dollar per rehearsal, but the council denied rehearsal pay and proposed fines for absences.
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Sterling
Sterling Public Park
City of
Dixon Police Seek Help in Manhunt for Three Women Ford
DeKalb police received two calls from Dixon asking aid to find three young women escapees from an epileptic colony and a Ford sedan taken from Dixon. Descriptions and license numbers were provided. No sightings reported by late afternoon.
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DeKalb
Dixon
DeKal
Gas Tax Bill Fight Starts Senate Today
Long and lengthy arguments were expected in the senate as the House passed over bills. Senator Culbertson’s gas tax bill would be heard with many autoists traveling from across the state to oppose it. Senator Gbberson’s education board bill would come up later, attracting much interest for a lively session.
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iBy United Press
Springfel, DL
Senate
House
Culbertson
Gbberson
Board of Education
Paul Nehring Acquires City’s Largest Auto Number
One of the city’s largest license numbers was placed on a new Lincoln sedan bought by Paul Nehring. The plate reads 900000, the highest in DeKalb as observed by residents who enjoy noting high automobile numbers.
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Paul Nehring
DeKalb
Entertain the Farmer Evening Banquet at Chamber Event
DeKalb Chamber of Commerce invites every local farmer to a 6:30 PM banquet at First Lutheran Church with Henry P. Rusk University of Illinois animal husbandry professor as speaker. Members should bring two guests and pay their dinner. uninvited farmers are welcome to attend to improve farmer business relations.
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Chamber of Commerce
DeKalb Chamber of Commerce
Henry P. Rusk
University of Illinois
First Lutheran Church
Rusk
Mr. Rusk
Conference to Close This Evening at First Lutheran Church
The Rockford district meeting of the Augustana Synod ends after two days at First Lutheran Church. Rev. Nordgren and Rev. Ekstrom led last evening’s English program, with Swedish residents hearing Rev. Seedoff discuss Resurrection this afternoon. The public is invited to attend tonight’s closing services.
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David Nordling
Geneva
Carl Solomonson
Rockford
Augustana Synod
First Lutheran Church
J. Vincent Nordgren
J. David Ekstrom
J. Seedoff
Brother of C. H. Fuller Dies Sunday
George Fuller brother of Congressman Charles Fuller of Belvidere died Sunday morning in Hartley Iowa while visiting his daughter Mrs C S Cashman. Funeral services were held this afternoon at Hampton In. Fuller was a lifelong farmer with ties to Belvidere and later Iowa.
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C. H. Fuller
Hampton
George Fuller
Charles Fuller
Belvidere
Mr. Fuller
C. S. Cashman
Hartley
Iowa
Kansas
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