Car Crash In DeKalb Involves Carlson Bergland Drivers
Albert Carlson and Chauncey Bergland narrowly escape serious harm when their rebuilt coupe flips twice after braking hard to avoid a hole on the piano factory road near DeKalb. Carlson reports a scalp wound while Bergland and Carlson suffer only minor bruises as police cordon off the scene. The wreckage is towed to town for junking, fueling local astonishment at the crash.
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Albert Carlson
Cortland
Chauncey Berglund
Carlson
Chauncey Bergland
Bergland
DeKalb
Bertland
Gialeveres ReKath
Teen Ind
Beatrice Burton Publishes Sequel May Seymour
Beatrice Burton, author of The Flapper Wife, writes a sequel titled May Seymour (Footloose) due to high reader demand. The tale centers on local residents and appears in The Chronicle.
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Beatrice Burton
May Seymour
Footloose
Pears
Footloose Encore Delights DeKalb Theatre Crowd
The DeKalb Theatre audience last evening greeted Footloose with strong applause as the orchestra premiered the song. Mrs. Lucille Kirchner directed the arrangement with H R Sorensen Ralph Howard and the Barth City quartet contributing to a standout performance across two shows.
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DeKalb Theatre
Lucille Kirchner
H. R. Sorensen
Barth City
Ralph Howard
Mr. Sorensen
Theatre Ap
Che
Coolidge Hits Three-Year Mark With Soaring Popularity
United Press reports Calvin Coolidge enters year three as U S president amid rising popularity rivaling Monroe era. He was sworn in by his father in Vermont after Harding's death, with supporters calling him a steady leader of the Republicans and backing the slogan keep cool with Coolidge.
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United Press
Swampscott
Mass
Aus
Calvin Coolidge
United States
Monroe
President Coolidge
Vermont Hills
Harding
San Francisco
Farlier
Coolidge
Lincoln
Republican Party
William Butler
Chicago Raids Net 60 to 75 Criminals in Night Sweep
Police in Chicago conduct a series of raids after publicized figures show 227 criminals seized this year and an average of over one murder per day. Chief Collins vows ongoing action to jail or drive suspects from the city as bootleggers and burglars are included in the roundups.
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Windy City
Chicago
Collins
Ory
Hphia Collins
Brookhart Narrowly Leads After Senate Recount
Washington Aug 3 Senator Smith W Brookhart remains ahead in the senate recount of ballots with counties reported Brookhart 105172 Steck 104451. The tally excludes 413 Steck ballots challenged by Brookhart and 1435 Brookhart challenged by Steck. Supervisors say the result shows a small gain for Steck though the exact amount is not yet calculated.
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Washington
Smith W. Brookhart
Senate
Brookhart
Daniel F. Steck
Steck
S Ay
Wisconsin student dies in Mendota Lake drownings
Madison reports a Wisconsin summer student from Plymouth, Aug. S.iayden M. Tuck, drowned Sunday afternoon in Lake Mendota. He and a companion swam toward a sailboat about 200 yards from shore when Tuck disappeared halfway through the crossing.
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Aug
Iayden M. ‘Tuck
Wisconsin
Plymouth
Lake Mendota
Tuck
War flames in Balkans as Greece threatens invasion
Athens reports Greek troops massed along the Bulgarian border amid talks of invading Bulgarian territory if demands on Greek landowners are unmet. An ultimatum seeks arrest of assassins of a Greek landowner near Temimako, amid fears of a larger conflict and possible League of Nations attention.
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United Press
Athens
Greece
Balkans
Zankeft
Thei
Temimako
Hippalaches
Mixed Commission
Pangalos
Bulgaria
League of Natior
Noted Pianist Arthur Koch to Perform at State College
Internationally known pianist Arthur Koch will give a program at the state college auditorium tomorrow night assisted by Dora Andreas, noted soloist. A piano firm wired state college to provide no instrument. Koch previously played at Dixon and the First Lutheran Church at Simmons. Andreas sings three pieces including Aria from Samson and Delilah Saint Saens Pale Moon and Birthday.
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State College
Koch
Dora Andreus
Dixon
State College Entertainment Committee
Chio
State College Committee
Mae
Koceh
Smsons
Miss Andreas
Samson and Delilah
Saint Saens
Cowen
Logan
Mise Andreas
Chicago
Debt Funding Experts Set Final Move On Unfunded Debts
The American World War Debt Funding Commission shifts into a final drive to settle 7.5 million dollars of unfounded debts owed to the United States. US officials expect funding agreements with all delinquent nations to reach Congress. Members arrive in Washington in response to Secretary Mellon’s call for a formal meeting Wednesday.
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Washington, D. C
American World War Debt Funding Commission
Congress
Treasure Méllon
Condemned Man Russell Scott Faces Last Plea by Attorneys
Mrs. Catherine Scott continues desperate bid to save her husband Russell Scott from the death penalty. The condemned man has twice been saved from the gallows and awaits the final outcome of last efforts by his lawyers.
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Russell Scott
Catherine Scott
Haynes Loses Most Prohibition Powers in Treasury Ruling
Washington Aug 8 The National Prohibition Bureau head Timor Phaynes is stripped of much authority in a Treasury Department proclamation. Acting Secretary Dewey and Internal Revenue Commissioner Blair say powers delegated to the prohibition commissioner now rest with the prohibition administrators. The change also states that duties requiring state director approval do not transfer without concurrent commission approval.
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Washington, D. G
Timor Phaynes
National Prohibition Bureau
Treasury Department
Prohibition
Advier
Commission
Rele Sibordimste
Tes Haynes
Crowd Injured as Car Plunges at Charleston Auto Races
Six men were seriously injured at a local hospital after a racing car skidded off the track at the fair grounds in Charleston yesterday. The crash ripped through the crowd, wounding many and leaving spectators narrowly escaping death.
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Charleston
Fair Grounds
Auto Wreck At Race Track Hurts Many In Incident
First of union services held at First Baptist Church with Rev. PF Field sermon and choir music. August schedule announced: morning services in various churches to allow pastors vacation. Next Sunday at Methodist Episcopal, August 16 at Swedish Mission, August 23 at First Congregational, August ? at First Lutheran.
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PF. W. Field
Herbert Carlson
Methodist Episcopal Church
Swedish Mission Church
First Congregational Church
First Lutheran Church
Weather: Fair Tonight and Tuesday Warmth Rising
The forecast calls for generally fair conditions tonight and Tuesday. A slight warming trend is noted for tonight.
City Council to Meet Tuesday For Regular Session
City affairs will be addressed at the regular council meeting tomorrow night. The council met three weeks ago in a postponed session and several matters were disposed of. A committee has been working on a new telephone system for the police department and a report may be presented.
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Atention
Regula
Theity Council
Solons
Hearing Held In Bankruptcy Petition For T. Bentley
Bankruptcy referee Hanson of Geneva held a morning hearing in DeKalb on T. Bentley’s voluntary petition. Receiver Henry Lrentice of this city was appointed by the referee. Bentley previously ran the West Lincoln Highway garage in Sycamore.
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Hanson
Geneva
T. Bentley
DeKalb
Sycamore
Henry Lrentice
Bentley
West Lincoln Highway
Want Inoss
Brother Dies at Marion to Go to Service
Dr Cleary of Sycamore learned last evening of his brother s sudden death in Marion. The death was sudden, with meager information received in Sycamore. Dr Cleary left this morning for Marion to attend funeral services and does not expect to return to Sycamore until the latter part of the week.
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Cleary
Sycamore
Marion
Ohio City
Jury Selection Underway in Russell Scott Sanity Case
In Chicago on August 8 Judge David advances the sanity trial of Russell Scott, a former millionaire sentenced to hang. Defense attorney William Scott Stewart faces limits on juror examination as the first panel is sworn, with focus on impartiality for a potential insanity verdict or execution.
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United Press
Chicago
David
Russell Scott
William Scott Stewart
Russell
Scott
Satteayge
Mother's defense of cretonne coats in DeKalb
A DeKalb mother writes to defend colorful cretonne coats worn by local young men, arguing that vibrant fashion expresses youth and fun. She urges the Chronicle to soften its criticism, noting the humor and lightheartedness among townspeople and challenging the label sheiks and ageist judgments.
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Chronicle
DeKalb Daily Chronicle
DeKalb
Finois
Robbery at Lunt and Company in Moline
Police hunt a band of robbers who looted the Lunt and Company department store in Moline early Sunday. They forced the front door lock and blew open the safe, making off with over $1,000 in cash. The night watchman had just left his post for church. The store is the largest in Moline’s business district.
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Moline
Lunt & Company
Lunt
Evar Eckberg Plans South Ninth Street Paint Shop
Evar Eckberg is building a paint and decorating shop on South Ninth Street. He aims to open soon and will name the venture the South Ninth Street Paint Shop offering paints, screens, window glass, wallpaper, and related items.
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Evar Eckberg
Var Eckberg
South Ninth Street
the Chronicle
Eckberg
Sterling Becomes Mecca for Legionnaires Event
American Legion members from DeKalb and nearby towns will travel to Sterling for the tri state annual meeting. About 10 000 Legionnaires expected for the parade at 1 pm with DeKalb post color guard behind Rockford delegation. Program includes Racine drum corps drill ball game at 3 pm barbecue at 5 30 pm feeding over 5 000. Evening initiation by the 40 8 society.
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American Legion
Sterling
DeKalb Post
Rockford
Racine
C.D. Thornton
DeKalb Trust and Savings Bank
Shadow of Coal Strike Looms Over Talks in Atlantic City
Atlantic City N J August 1 the shadow of a coal strike grows as John L Lewis miner chief awaits Samuel D Warriner of the operators committee to respond to his charge that the current conference is a farce. Final wage talks loom for August 30 expiration while Governor Pinchot may act as arbiter if talks fail and Harrisburg will host meetings. Operators accuse miners of stubbornness and arbitrariness as they press for a settlement.
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United Press
Atlantic City
N. J
John L. Lewis
Samuel D. Warriner
Lewis
Warriner
Pinchot
Pennsylvania
Tives
Harrisburg
Lecturer Herbert Willett to Speak at State College
Arrangements completed for August 24 lecture by Prof. Herbert L. Willett of the University of Chicago Biblical department. Willett is a noted traveler who has conducted university tours through Palestine and the Old World and recently returned from a year in Palestine.
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State College
Herbert L. Willett
Biblical Department
University of Chicago
Willett
Palestine
Holy Land
Chicago University
Ntlaac
Legionnaires to Discuss Big Tri State Meeting Plans
DeKalb post of the American Legion holds an evening session to finalize plans for a large delegation to the tri state Legion meeting at Sterling Thursday. Work for this fall and other matters will be reviewed as a large attendance is sought by post officers.
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Tri-State Legion
Sterling
DeKalb
American Legion
DeKalb Trackage for Sale in Sycamore Court House Auction
Administrator's sale of real estate at the Sycamore court house in Illinois on Tuesday August 4 at 10 a m offers two large city tracts west of First Street along the C N W railroad. Ideal for coal lumber junk yard factory site or ice plant. three blocks from First National Bank. This is the only remaining railroad trackage in DeKalb. DeKalb Trust & Savings Bank administrator with will annexed H G Wright trust officer.
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Sycamore
Ill
First Street
DeKalb
Linois
First National Bank
R. R
Illinois
DeKalb Trust & Savings Bank
H. G. Wright
Mystery Deepens In Illinois cistern death of Miss Stallman
In Mattoon Illinois the 48 year old Miss Cora Stallman, UC graduate, was found dead in a cistern on her sister’s farm. Coroner says no drowning, no signs of violence. Police note possible murder tied to an attempted attack last Friday and strange letters bearing K K K.-body sent to Cincinnati for burial.
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United Press
Mattoon
Ill
Central Illinois
Cora Stallman
University of Cincinnati
Anna Seaman
F. F. Chilling
Thomas An
Stallman
Seaman
Miss Stallman
Cincinnati
DeKalb Shieks Respond to New Style Critique
A Chronicle letter from an anonymous DeKalb reader criticizes women for altering men’s fashion, claiming young women have stolen haircuts knickers and other styles. The writer invites the author to reveal his name if they want publication.
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Chronicle
DeKalb
Vacation return from Chain Lakes Wisconsin trip
Two DeKalb families, the Elvin Carlson and Andrew Anderson parties, spent two weeks at Burke's resort on Chain Lakes in Wisconsin. The men reported fair fishing with muskies and bass biting best. The resort was one of the best visited in a long time. Footloose.
Young Woman Wins Prize in Big Contest
Miss Ruth Lund a saleslady at Reliable Dry Goods received a substantial check from Ladies Home Journal for winning in a contest. Readers selected ten best patterns sold by the magazine and she was one of the five contestants choosing the winners.
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Ruth Lund
Reliable Dry Goods
The
Ladies* Home Journal
Miss Lund
Tennis Stars Featured In Chronicle Thumbnail Sketch Series
The Chronicle runs a series of 24 short thumbnails on tennis players. Tilden Johnson Richards Helen Wills Moll Mollory and others will be profiled with records and notable facts. Art Carlson of NEA Service writes the sketches, starting this evening on the sport page.
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Tilden
Johnson
Richards
Helen Wills
Molla Mallory
Art Carlson
NEA Service
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