Local man seriously injured defending woman in rooming house
Charles Prentice of Oregon Indiana was near death from injuries after defending Miss Cecilia Evans from an assault by two soldiers and a civilian in a Chicago rooming house. Soldiers Bernard Malley and George Dressel and civilian Edward Kelly were arrested on charges of assault.
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Charles Prentice
Chicago
United Press
Wic
Charlies Prentice
Oregon
Cecilia Evans
Bernard Malley
George Dressel
Ft. Sheridan
Edward Kelly
The
Chronicle
Henry Prentice
Mr. Prentice
Barbecue Preparations Underway at Electric Park
All is ready for tomorrow's barbecue at Electric Park with porkers chickens and beef prepared for serving by five o'clock. Admission details spark interest as the first ticket covers entry and rides offered for a nominal sum. Attendance promises a lively city event with various attractions and a note that aviator from Aurora is absent.
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Electric Park
Suspect in Kidnapping Case Under Questioning
Authorities pursue Blakely Coughlin’s fate after a Norristown kidnapping. A man arrested at Exe Harbor, New Jersey, is believed to be the crank who extorted $12,000 from the baby’s father with a promise to return the child. Postal inspectors say they have enough evidence to convict on blackmail even if he isn’t proven the kidnapper.
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United Press
Philadelphia
Blakely Coughlin
Norristown
Exe Harbor
N_ J
Nhal
Mannix May Land in Liverpool on Arrival from New York
London officials report Archbishop Daniel Mannix will be allowed to land in Liverpool on arrival from New York if he proceeds to Ireland otherwise he would be stopped. The report notes no obstacle to a Treland visit.
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London
Eng
Aus
Daniel Mannix
Liverpool
New York
Treland
Laughing Bill at Princess Theater Features Lemon and War wick
The bill lists Larry Lemon in Schooldays at the Princess with a long laugh reel and Robert Warwick in Thou Art the Man in a separate feature. The show promises a double act of comedy and drama for theatergoers.
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Larry Lemon
The
Robert Warwick
Man
Wanted workers at DeKalb Sycamore Electric Plant
Job notice seeking laborers and coal shovelers for DeKalb Sycamore Electric Co. plant. Apply immediately at the DeKalb Sycamore facility.
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DeKalb - Sycamore Electric, Co
The
DeKalb-Sycamore Electric Co
Steel Workers Learn English at Company School
Progress at the American Steel and Wire company school under Humphr Jones shows men from the mills learning English. Classes run daily from nine to ten, held in the mill club house and open to workers with varying language ability.
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American Steel and Wire Company
Humphr Jones
Clas
New Stunt Lights Up DeKalb Bank Window Mystery
A box like advertising sign with a glass front at the DeKalb Trust and Savings Bank Fourth and Lincoly Highway draws crowds as multicolored lights glow inside though no mechanism is visible. The illusion began this afternoon attracting many residents.
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DeKalb Trust and Savings Bank
Fourth and
Lincoly Highway
Currency Carried In Pockets Across the Nation
Philadelphia August 4. William Hutt acting governor of the Federal Reserve Bank asserts about one half of US currency totaling 3 000 000 is kept in pockets and hidden in mattresses or socks or locked away in strong boxes. He notes crooks expect at least 200 from a victim and warns of widespread cash hoarding.
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Philadelphia
United States
Willaam Hutt
Federal Reserve Bank
Stores Close Tomorrow for Thursday Rest
Stores will close tomorrow Thursday as a rest period, timed to coincide with a barbecue at Bleetrie Park. The pause allows city business people to attend and enjoy the offerings. Only three more Thursday closings remain before the period ends and stores resume daily operation.
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Bleetrie Park
Cleveland Police Seek Chicago Bond Theft Suspects
Cleveland police with Chicago officials pursues two Chicago boys accused of engineering a $53,000 bond theft in Cleveland. Authorities describe the case as a coordinated cross city crime.
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Chicago
Cleveland
Ohio City
Campaign kickoff in DeKalb with key speakers
The mass meeting at Third street and Lincoln Highway will launch the campaign. Frank L. Smith Dwight GOP senator and Len Small governor candidate head a list with Edward Miller H W Fisher Julius Johnson among state hopefuls. State Senator Richard J. Barr Joliet seeks attorney general. Harding boosters visit Marion Ohio. Cox hints at strong GOP opposition. Meanwhile DeKalb council discusses drainage, streets and public works as city mourns Mrs. Martha Pooley.
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DeKalb
Third Street
Lincoln Highway
Frank L. Smith
Dwight
State Central Committee
Len Small
Edward Miller
East St. Louis
H.W. Fsher
Cheago
Julius Johnson
Moline
Richard J. Barr
Joliet
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Brandage
Cooks County
Timine
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Judiciary
Congressinah Smith
John H. Sterling
House
Smith
UL Len Small
Kankakee
Ilinois
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Gigan
Calted
Marion
Ohio
Harding
Wayne County
New York
America
Patie
Comerces
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Cox
Commissioner of Public Works
Locust Street
Commissioner of Public Work
C. and N. W. Railway
C. M. and G. Railway
Ilinois Northern Urilities Company
American Steel & Wire Company
Pleasant Am
Public Works
Gurler Street
Franklin and
Fourth Streets
Fourth Street
Grove Toranklin Street
Commissioner of Public
Conmissioner and Finance Committee of Power
Burlington Highway
West Lincoln Highway
Martha Pooley
C. 8. Watson
Chicago
Washington County
Hlllnois
Elburn
Bassiner
John Street
Mary Mough
Margaret Barclay
Thattle Creek
Mich
Jessie Watson
Nettie Hanson
Chiego
McGeachy
Will Protect Our People in Mexican State
The Mexican government has informed the American embassy in Mexico City that every precaution will be taken to protect Americans in Lower California and safeguard properties near the border. The move comes amid threatened fighting between Mexican government forces and Governor Canty’s rebel forces against the de la Huerta government.
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Tite
Washington, DD
Mexico City
Lower
California
Mexico
State Department
Canty
de la Huerta
Suffrage Efforts in Tennessee Ahead of Special Session
In Knoxville on August 4, suffrage headquarters buzzes as workers push Tennessee toward ratifying the federal amendment. Miss Anita Collie wires Abby Scott Baker in Dayton, Ohio, warning that delays could defeat Tennessee’s ratification.
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Cere
Knoxville
Tenn
Mistress Siernals
Tennessr
Delwy
Anita Collieter
Abby Scott Baker
Dayton
Ohio
Tennessee
Foundation Work Begins For New Hospital Structure
Early reports indicate crews started laying the hospital foundation with cement, making good progress by noon. A large foundation area requires time, after which construction will shift to the super structure.
Paper men enjoy fine time in North
Montreal delegates to the Imperial Press conference will depart for Omaha after a luncheon at the Canadian Club. Visitors were given a harbor tour by the Montreal Press club as the event resumes in the week ahead.
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North
Montreal
Canada
Canadian Club
Imperial Press Conference
Omawa
Montreal Press Club
Local Boys Camp Near Country Club Report Fine Time
Ed ward Raymond Charles Raymond Tom Rayworth and Harold Rowe camp near the country club report a good season they cook their meals do their own work and enjoy the outing downtown.
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Edward Raymond
Charles Raymond
Tom Rayworth
Harold Rowe
Front of Store Repainted Into City’s Finest Facade
The final painting on the storefront occupied by BE. A. Shetter began this morning and will be finished by night. The building, once plain, now presents one of the most attractive fronts in the city.
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BE. A. Shetter
Coal price changes and league disarmament plan reported
Reports from Dillon Press Stonefield UL Aug 4 say miners will return to work after telegrams from sub districts. National Coal Association forecasts coal price rise by 50 to 80 cents through Aug 20 and $100 million annual government tax impact. League of Nations advances disarmament steps and proposes an international general staff with Britain to lead the naval division and France the land operations.
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Dillon Press
Stonefield
Wrant Irington
Ilbiois Miner Union
Washington
National Coal Association
Shington
J. C
Rstate Commerce — Commission
Regon Su
United Press
San Sebastian
Spain
Anz
League of Nations
League
Disarmament Commission
League Council
United States
Britain
France
Farmers Supply to Install Modern Machinery at City Factory
The Farmers Supply company which bought the old cereal factory has workers removing old equipment this week. New machinery is expected soon and will be installed after arrival. The plant aims to begin operations by the month’s end.
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the Farmers Supply Company
Milk price increases in Chicago announced by dairy groups
Retail milk will rise one cent per quart in Chicago, to 16 cents a quart and 10 cents a pint. Wholesale prices were also boosted July 1 by the Milk Dealers' Cooperative Association, to 2.70 dollars per 100 pounds, a 50 cent advance, confirmed by Bowman Dairy, Bordens Farm Exhibit Co, and Sidney Wanzer & Sons.
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Chicago
Local man buys Morrison cleaning business and relocates
C J King, formerly with Carlson and Benson cleaning shop, has purchased FE Williams cleaning business in Morrison and will operate there. He rented a new location at Hotel Whiteside for better quarters and is installing new fixtures and equipment. King has a ten year cleaning and dyeing background and enjoys strong local support.
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C. J. King
Carlson and Benson
FE. Williams
Morri
Whiteside
Znek
Army recruiting sluggish at post office enlistment desk
Recruiting officer at the post office reports few men secured for the army as applicants are turned away for poor physical condition. He notes enlistment open to colored men for either cavalry or infantry and remains confident a good number will enlist.
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Army
Uncle Sam
Vassar Swiss to Entertain Girl Workers
Vassar Swiss will take more than 100 female employees to Electric Park tomorrow afternoon for a barbecue. Manager Mr Abbott says the outing offers the workers a chance to enjoy themselves after not having a company picnic this year.
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Vassar Swiss
Vassar Swiss Company
Electric Park
Mr. Abbott
Water at Normal Pond Very Low Despite Summer Fun
Citizens note Normal Pond is as dry as it can be with only intermittent water from the city. Despite the scarcity, many city kids visit daily, enjoying the water and the summer pastime, while the city bears the cost. A dance at Electric Park tonight features Chandler's New Five-Piece Orchestra.
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Electric Park
Chandler
Bolsheviks Reach River Bug Front As Warsaw Crisis Deepens
The Bolsheviks advance to the River Bug front near Warsaw amid stalled armistice talks. Britain demands a direct answer from Russia on peace terms while Red forces threaten Warsaw and Polish rail links to the coast.
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London
England
Bug
Warsaw
Minsk
Moscow
Landon
Wo Onay
Poland
Russia
Zurich
Switzerland
Rus
Mos
Paris
France
Danzig
Soldan
Liegd George
Britain
Earl Curzon
Foreign Affairs
Rpolshevilk
Lloyd George
M. Kemineff
Lord Curzon
Russia ii
Star Grace Darling in Even as Eve at Star theater
Star Grace Darling appears tonight in Even as Eve the screen version of The Shining Band based on a story by Robert W Chambers. Performances at 7 30 and 9 00. Adults 33 cents with tax children 22 cents with tax. Special music night.
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Grace Darling
Eve
the Shining Band
Robert W. Chambers
Roads to repair worn out cab fare vehicles
Washington reports repairs planned on worn cab vehicles to improve service. The bureau of railway economics notes potential fare increases to fund repairs and reduce nationwide car shortages, with Director Parmele signaling higher rates to support improved car availability.
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Washington
Parmele
Bureau of Railway Ecomcules Neunem
Wii Co
Parmeter
Hornets Nest Cause of Hard Battle Today
A chaotic scene on the Baptist church lawn featured a crowded gathering with cake and ice cream as residents faced a tense clash over local issues. The event drew attendees including local leaders and families, highlighting community tensions and crowd management challenges.
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T | Baptist Church
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