Wright Endorsed by Republican Committee Meeting
A Republican county committee meeting in Kyra snore addressed endorsements for Wright as state ticket candidate. The body adopted resolutions supporting Wright and listed other endorsed figures including A. Charity, Willie J. Fulton, Jeter of Murer, Charles K Fuller, and Tey MH. Brown as central committee members. Voting and opposition are noted, with lingering tensions over state convention influence and party unity.
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Republicar Tou Somial
Kyra Snore
Casey
Ube
Willie J. Fulton
Sycamore
Wrieht
Republican Party
Mate Eester
Adair
Wright
Jumn
Jeter
Murer
Charles K Fuller
Stste Central
Tey
MH. Brown
Hock
eKelle
Roy
Amy
Ofnuadlion
Pigeons Released From Chicago Flight Parade
Pigeons sent by the Chicago Commenu sssch af Chicaza were released at seven o'clock amid much attention. About 3600 birds took the field organizer over an hour to release. Most pigeons circled over the city before flying to homes around Chicago. Some birds were less trained and remained in DeKalb during the vacation period.
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Chicago
DeKalb
Howe
Policeman Killed in Skirmish Near Cork
In Ireland near Cork a skirmish left a policeman dead as gunfire erupted on Saturday night. A third officer returned fire, driving the attackers away, while weather reports note rain likely in Illinois later tonight and into Tuesday.
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Cork
My United Presiblin
Ireland
Aeather
Gasoline Shortage Grips Local Areas
Local stations report severe gasoline shortages with no regular deliveries and long lines. Independent and Standard stations reveal limited high price orders while emergency supplies are scarce. trains carry away tanks as crews anticipate a return to normal service soon.
High School Track Meet Winners Celebrate Close Victory
The local high school track team won Saturday by a slim margin, edging rivals by a few points. Close competition featured top showings from several schools as they crossed the finish line with strong efforts.
Lecture at Science Church Friday Night
A Friday evening lecture at the Science Church features speakers from Brownin and members of the Board of Lectures. The program includes Mass and a sequence of prayers. The text is garbled but indicates a religious event and a featured address.
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Science Church
Last Chance to See the Merry Minstrel Maids
The great big darkey minstrel show presented by the Merry Minstrel Maids offers final chance tonight. Admission 55 cents including war tax to any seat with no reserved seating. Army 4:15, doors open 7:30. Don’t miss this closing performance.
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Darkey
Merry Minstrel Maids
Armory
Getts Down To Working On State Convention
Stingfield reports the constitutional convention reconvenes with a set order of business. It will take up the suffrage report first, then public works and buildings, boundaries, division of powers, and other sections. Debate centers on voter rights, election days, and state power over waterways and leases.
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Darted Press
Stingfield
Theo Ietiot
Supreme Court Redl Iy
Committee On Public Works
Cicero J. Lindly
Greenville
Lindiy
Eucverers
Illinais
Committee On
Recruiting Officers Leave DeKalb Today
A recruiting station in DeKalb over ten days worked with ex servicemen and secured recruits for the army. The unit moves to St Charles to continue enlistment efforts while returning discharge papers to local men who had not yet received victory buttons.
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Ncwy
DeKalb
St. Charles
Avory
Normal Beats High School In First Game Victory
Normal defeated the local high school 16 to 1 in the opening game after a Saturday gathering at the Bryan ball grounds. It was the season opener for both teams and spectators enjoyed the match. Possible pool teams may form with more practice at both schools.
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Normal
High School
St. Albans
Whey
Conit
Leaders Look Up Dark Borse for the Party
Washington leaders seek a suitable candidate as the Republican presidential nomination fight intensifies. Senator P Knox of Pennsylvania emerges as a favored option due to government experience and broad support across party wings.
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Washington, D. C
P. Knox
Pennsylvania
Attecracy
Secret of State
Washington
Knox
Tudor Road Popular With Autoists Now
The Tudor road, resurfaced with cinders by farmers last Thursday and Friday, attracted many pleasure riders yesterday. They said the road was in good condition despite no time to pack down the cinders, signaling favorable surface quality for autoists in the township’s northwest.
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Cinders
Weary of Life Young Girl Takes Own Life
Grace Peck aged 19 of Sheldor Illinois, found dead in a Chicago rooming house stairwell after turning on gas. She left a note asking to be buried in the pot field. Family stated she had been distressed by high prices and troubles at home.
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Chicago
Thy
Grace Peck
Sheldor
Pott Field
Prohibition Decision News Delayed by Court Recess
Fragmentary wires report no action on prohibition decisions as the Supreme Court adjourned for recess. Roland Amundsen and other figures are noted amid a brief reference to ongoing constitutional debates. The timeline mentions a next Monday recess and naval dispatches received May 17.
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United Bressp Washitticom
Iyakpry
Washington
Roland Amundssen
Expior Supreme Court
Alaska
Ball Players Turn Out for Ward Workout
The local ball players gathered for a Ward workout as the 1926 season nears. Nearly all local talent attended, putting in several hours of hard practice to form a fast, hard-hitting team for the upcoming season. The opening game date is expected to be announced soon.
Young Bandit Shot by Chicago Police Ends Loot Career
By Cuereese Chicago April 26 Harry J James a notorious bandit with a $100000 loot haul ended his crime after being shot 20 times by police in a confrontation that began in a police station during a weapons search. He had previously fought off six officers and escaped, injuring two during the ensuing battle before his ammunition failed. Police investigation revealed the extensive stash of loot hidden by James.
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Cuereese
Chicago
Harry J. James
Todo James
Sp Olyer
Dis
Ion
James
Normal School Circus Comes Saturday
Normal School prepares a grand Saturday circus with vaudeville acts and fancy dancing by students and teachers. Past circuses were big successes, and early signs point to another strong show this year.
Says Untrained Men Not Used Overseas Denied
A United States dispatch dated April 26 denies that untrained men were sent overseas as replacements. The statement, attributed to Len Reot of Wisconsin, says exceptional instances may have occurred but it was not a general practice.
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United
D. C
Oves
Len Reot
Wisconsin
Baker
Dixon and Rochelle Lead in Census City Gains
Dixon shows a 12.5 percent growth to 5191 residents after a 975 increase in ten years. Rochelle reports a 212 percent jump to 3519. Morrison reaches 2000, up 31 percent, with other towns awaiting census tallies as reports come in from the office. Charters of railroad unions trigger testimony and strike actions as Washington and Chicago report shifting labor conditions. An Elks meeting is announced and Elsie Janis stars in The Imp tonight.
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HeKath
Berinnine
Sb Noxithis
Venius Reterns
Dixon
DeKalb
Uut
Leon
Main Rochelle
Morrison
New York
Brotherhood of Railroad
Edward A. McMuch
Washington
Chicago
Washington, D.C
Kansas City Yarnimen’s Association
J. Mitchell
Ciicaga War
Congress
Labor Board
Committee Dithers On New Rest Room Location
The council appointed committee reports a tentative location for a rest room but cannot yet publish details. The current rest room site will be used by Clark Orchestral Roll Company, prompting the city to seek another site. A special rent advertisement seeks a suitable room.
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Clark Orchestral Roll Company
Hyde Named Chairman of County Board in Paw Paw
George Hyde of Paw Paw was chosen chairman of the board of supervisors for the ensuing term at the first April meeting. A spirited campaign culminated in two ballots with Hyde gaining 11 votes to Jarbee 8 and Townsend 4 on the first, then 12 to 7 and 3 on the second. Hyde, a longtime board member, is a prominent local figure and Elks member. The selection of the county highway superintendent was deferred to later.
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George Hyde
Paw Paw
Board of Supervisors
John H. Jarboe
Alvin Warren
Se m
Hyde
Jarbee
Townsend
Flyde
Lodge of Elks
Confirmations Held at First Lutheran Church on Third Street
The First Lutheran Church held its annual confirmation exercises with a large class of members confirmed. Seventeen or more youths, including Mariag Swanson Harriet Swanstrom Clarence Johnson Marie Seahollm Sylvia Buerk Helen Wallace Anna Johnson and others, were welcomed by Rev. G. A. Fahlund as families filled the church. The ceremony featured floral decorations and roses worn by each confirmand.
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First Lutheran Church
Third Street
Lutheran Church
Mariag,, Swanson
Harriet Swanstrom
Clarence Johnson
Marie Seahollm
Sylvia Buerk
Helen Wallace
Anna Johnson
Ethel Linderburg
Esther Swanson
Clarence Larson
Harvard Pierson
William Oberg
Richard Peterson
Theodore
G. A. Fahlund
James Marshall Dies Today at Sycamore Home
James Marshall died this morning at five o'clock at his son Joe’s home in Sycamore. A resident of the city for years, he lived on a farm south of town before moving to Sycamore to be with his son. He was 75 and had been ill for about a month. Surviving are two sons Thomas and William of Aurora and two daughters Mrs Lawrence Smith of Maple Park and Mrs Sarah Hart of Minnesota. Funeral plans not yet made.
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Ward
James Marshall
Joe
Sycamore
Mr. Marshall
Fred
Tie
Sycasmore
Heowas
Thomas
William
Aurora
Lawrence Smith
Maple Park
Sarah Hart
Minnesota
William Mershell
Thomas Marshal
Lorah Snyder Plans Montana Move After Bank Resignation
Lorah Snyder, in town for several days, heads tonight to Montana to investigate a ranching proposition and possibly settle there. He recently resigned from the First National Bank and has split time in Florida and Pennsylvania.
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Lorah Snyder
Montana
Mr. Snyder
First National Bank
Elkhart Man Returns After Stolen Car Case
G. W. Mab, owner of a car stolen in Elkhart and later found in Cortland, arrived in Sycamore yesterday and will stay in the county until Elkhart police arrive to take the pair back for trial.
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Elkhart
G. W. Mab
Cortland
Sycamore
Mem
River Improvement Plan Defeated in Senate Vote
Washington April 26 The Senate rejected an amendment to the River and Harbor bill that would have allotted seven million dollars for Mississippi River improvement projects.
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Mississippi River Improvement
D C
Senate Today
Murderer in Dakota Kills Seven People
United Press reports a killer murdered Jacob Wolf wealthy farmer his wife four daughters and a hired man near Turtle Lake North Dakota on a Saturday night Robbery is suspected as motive footprints by a duck pond and a shot can found nearby serve as clues Eight month old baby survived The bodies of Mrs Wolf and three daughters and the hired man were found in the cellar while the father and a daughter were laid under hay in a cow shed
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United Press
Turtle Lake
N. D
Jacob Wolf
Wolf
Grain futures rise on cold weather and foreign buying
Grain futures jumped as much as 11 cents on the Chicago board of trade amid reports of unfavorable weather and heavy foreign buying. The rally reflects concerns over crop prospects and strong international demand.
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Oy Utaucll Press
Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade Today
Rebels Near Mazatlan Amid Mexican Civil Strife
Dispatches from Mexico City report federal forces retreating 46 miles north of Mazatlan as rebels led by General Flores press operations. Fighting looms near Mazatlan with bridges burned and fortifications rising, while Villa’s rebel presence is forecast and support among Mexican leaders grows.
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Union Preesr
Mexico City
Mexico
Mazatlan
Flores
Washington
D. C
Alvareda
Villa
Carranza
Morelos
Cuernalvara
Sonors
Newet
San Francisco
Nocales
Douglas and
Nace
D. la Huerta
Sonora
Constitutional Army
Agua Prieta
Mexican Council
General de Bogra
New York
Cerrenca
Merry Minstrel Maids in Dashing Dar Key Show Tonight
Tonight marks the last performance of the Merry Minstrel Maids with two shows. About 1,000 people expected for Thursday night, tickets priced at 55 cents including tax. Weather or other factors should not deter attendance.
Council Nears Agreement on Russia Trade and Mandates
Semiofficial reports say the council of premiers will reopen talks with Russia to discuss entry of a Russian mission into allied countries. Britain reportedly consents to the plan but objects to Maxim Litvinov. Premier Nitti to decide on Adriatic settlement. Armenia and Palestine mandates debated. allied stance toward Germany unsettled amid peace talks at San Remo.
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United Press
San Remo
Italy
Council of Premiers
Russia
Great Britain
Maxim Litivenoff
Copenhagen
J. O. Grady
Nitti
Adriatic
Mesopotamia
Syria
France
Somi
Anatolia
Turkey
Germany
Armenia
United States
Palestine
Washington, D. C
Wilson
Congress
Benos
Paris
Bel
Germiny
Spa
Annie Conor
Jugo Sila
Supreme Council
America
Counuy
Berlin
Oder
Wilhelm von Mayer
Company M Fellows Drill Tomorrow Night
Company M will meet tomorrow evening for drill and every member is asked to be present. Members are also reminded of the Americanization night on May 4 and should report for duty on that night.
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Elsie Janis
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