Northern Illinois Wisconsin Golf Tourney Opens In City
Golfers from nine clubs in northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin visit for the two day tournament at Kishwaukee Country Club. Teams from Bel Mar Belvidere Beloit Dixon Edgewood Polo Freeport Harlem Hills Rockford Janesville Sinnissippi Ingersoll and Kishwaukee compete for 36 holes tomorrow and Thursday with Jim Sullivan Dixon scorekeeper Seymour Hunt starter. Banquet and business meeting follow the first day.
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Iinois
Wisconsin
Bel Mar
Belvidere
Beloit
Dixon
Edgewood
Polo
Freeport
Harlem Hills
Rockford
Janesville
Rock River
Steling
Sinnissippi-Ingersoll
Kishwaukee
Jim Sullivan
Vetran
Seymour Hunt
R. A. Wericht
Assistance Sought to Aid Boy Scout Four Day Camp
The Gow Scouts of the city seek six to seven DeKalb residents to assist a four day camping trip at Cary Kingston from August 26 to 29. The camp lacks tents and transportation. contact Edward Dunn, camp committee chair, to volunteer and arrange donations.
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DeKalb
Cary
Kingston
Edward Dann
Hhe Boy Scouts
Dunn
Footious
Ground Broken for St Gall's Catholic Church at Elburn
Ground was broken yesterday for the new St Gall s Catholic church to be built on Main street Elburn. Rev Fr Robert C Troy hopes to complete by Christmas. The Romanesque structure 40 by 80 feet will seat about 260 with a small Spanish belfry.
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Elburn
St. Gall’s Catholic
Main Street
Robert C. Troy
Peston
Chicago
Miners threaten walkout over wage talks at joint conference
Atlantic City reports that miners may quit after two weeks of stalemate unless the operators replace the conference personnel with leaders empowered to vet miner reps. International President John T. Louis discussed steps with district leaders. Samuel C. Warriner in Philadelphia resists changes, raising the likelihood of a 150000 miner walkout next fall.
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Atlantic City
John T. Louis
Samuel C. Warriner
Philadelphia
Nating
Legion Tour to Sterling Leaves DeKalb Post at 9:30
DeKalb American Legion post plans a 9:30 departure from the post office for a tri state meeting in Sterling on Thursday. All members with papers or arrangements are urged to be present at the post office on time to form a united delegation. A large turnout from DeKalb is expected as Sterling hosts over 10 000 visitors.
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Sterling
DeKalb
American Legion
Nanning
Many Masons to Attend Rochelle Corner Stone Laying
DeKalb Masons receive invitations to the Rochelle Masonic Temple cornerstone ceremony set for Saturday afternoon August 5. A large turnout is expected as Rochelle Masons plan an impressive program with state officials present to participate.
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DeKalb Mason Fraternity
Rochelle
Weluck Satur
Talbot Suffers Severe Fall in Windy City Incident
George Talbot, well known real estate figure, fell while boarding a bus in Chicago. He sustained injuries described as serious but not life threatening and was treated at the scene before being taken home to recover.
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George Talbot
Windy City
Talbot
Sprutts
Belk Reports High License Number at Rochelle
Fred Belk, active in tracking high automobile numbers, said he saw license 1-032-086 at Rochelle Sunday afternoon on a Buick. A new Overland at Northside Garage is $765 delivered. Five Footloos: Big Dance tonight at Elva by the Modern Woodmen Forrester Team.
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Fred Belk
Lcense
Rochelle
Overland
Northside
Elva
Woodmen
Forrester
Notes of Gossips Tie Miss Stallman Death to Threats
Police and Coroner Schilling pursue scribbled notes found near Miss Cora Stallman's body as possible links to her death. Threatening letters, postmarked Humboldt, TL, target neighbors including Lilly and Mrs Seaman. Notes mention silence and danger, with messages found on the cistern and porch.
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United Press
Mattoon
Cora Stallman
Schilling
Miss Stallman
Thomas Seaman
Ross" Lilly
Tennant
Seaman
Humboldt
Humboldt, TL
Seaman Steam
Lilly
Stallman
Seaman House
Seared Green
Huntley Park Band Concert Promises Popular Selections
Tonight the Huntley Park concert features Director Huen conducting a lively program with encores. The program includes Marek Troop C Metcalf Overture, Fuhrer Valse Caprice, Fulton The Rise of Rosie OCahan, Eisenberz Dragons Call, When You and I Were Seventeen, Let It Tour, and Masquerader.
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Huntley Park
Huen
Marek
Metcalf
Fuhrer
Court Hearings For Paving Set For Saturday
DeKalb residents along South Third Street, West Lincoln Highway, and John Street invited to court hearings Saturday morning to object to paving plans. Three sessions at nine, ten, and eleven o'clock will address assessments and project limits from the current pavement ends to city limits and bridge areas.
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DeKalb
South Third Street
Lincoln Highway
First Street
John Street
Kishwaukee Bridge
Footloose Destitute Motorists Get Aid in Alton
A destitute family, Mr and Mrs Andrew Winkler, traveling east from San Francisco a year ago, stopped in Alton Illinois where they found work scarce and arrived with no money or food. Local aid was provided by the community.
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United Press
Alton
Andrew Winkler
Nancisco
Winkler
Illinois Outlook Mostly Fair Tonight Through Wednesday
Forecast calls for mostly fair weather in Illinois tonight and Wednesday. Lows tonight warming slightly with daytime temperatures rising a bit tomorrow.
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Mlinois
Wednewday
Scott Is Found Insane By Court Testimony
United Press reports Dr Harold Hulbert testified in Judge Joseph David's court that Russell Scott is insane with delusions of conspiracy and persecution. Five alienists including Hulbert said Scott is mentally deteriorated and should not be hung for the murder he committed. The judge cautioned the defense to limit testimony to insanity after February 25, the date of sentencing for the Joseph Maurer holdup murder.
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Chieke
Russel Scott
Harold Hubert
Joseph David
William Scott Stewart
Scott
Hulbert
Timets
Small
Hubert
Hilbert
Leopold-Loeb
David Here
Joseph Maurer
Mischin
W.tenhouse
Mangus
Conidae
Briskey Case Adjusted and All Reunited
Jacob Briskey reported his wife Antoinette vanished a month ago. Antoinette returned with her sister’s husband Katt, then escaped after a statewide cruise and came back to her husband. John Briskey is held by police in Springfield.
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United Press
Granite City
Jacob Griskey
Antoinette
Joby
Katt
John
Springfield
Man Burns Trying to Cool Overheated Tractor
James Harbin was hospitalized with serious burns after pouring gasoline into an overheated tractor to cool it. The blaze ignited his clothing as he attempted to drain fuel. Community event at Woodhouse St Marys Altar and Rosary Society to follow.
Youth Wounded In Accident Improves After Gun Incident
Robert Cadwell, 17, a Rockford High School graduate, was wounded by a revolver discharged accidentally by companion Burt Canfield in a car on the way home from a social with four girls. Cadwell, in a Rockford hospital, was reported to be improving though condition remained critical. Canfield was absolved of blame.
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Robert Cadwell
Rockford High School
Rockford
Burt Canfield
Rockford’ Hospital
Burt Canfelt
Leslie Wright
Evan Rutherford
Dante
Doris Sheaff
Holcomb
Sheaff
Canfield
Building Permits Seen Lacking in City Construction
Commissioner of Public Works H B Goodison reports many structures are under way without issued building permits. Records show only 28 permits this year for Kennedy Building DeKalb Trust and Savings Bank and several district alterations. About 25 dwellings are built or under construction without permits. several homes are currently under construction with no permits issued.
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Accorteir
Goodist
Vehicle Tax Plates Found by the Police
Police report many city drivers lack city vehicle tax plates with ten plates in hand nine resident plates and one dealer plate. Over twenty plates have been found this year with most returned to owners. Citizens who lost plates urged to call at the police station.
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Ely
F E Collin Passes Away After Sudden Illness
Ferdinand B Collin a long time resident of the city died suddenly last evening at his brother Ernest Collin s home on North Fifth street He was born April 24 1851 in Sweden and came to this country in 1848 He leaves one brother in the city three brothers and a sister in Sweden and several nephews and nieces Funeral services will be held at 280 oclock tomorrow at the Ernest Collin home with burial in Fairview cemetery Rev Walter Pearson of the Salem Lutheran church Sycamore to officiate
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Ernest Collin
North Fifth Street
Collin
Sweden
F. E. Collin
de Kalb
DeKalb
Jacob Haish
Chicaso & Northwestern Railroad
Old Country
Ernest
Carl
Adolph
John
Clara
Minneapolis
M. Collin
Fairview Cemetery
E. W. Magnusson
First Lutheran Church
Walter Pearson
Salem Luthern Church of
Gardner Case Set for Jury Deliberation
Lincoln August 4 Joe Gardner faces a jury after the defense rested claiming insanity following testimony. Gardner stands trial for the murder of his brother in law Steve Hutter as proceedings reach a verdict phase.
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United Press
Lincoln
Joe Gardner
Gardner
Steve Hutter
Footloose
May Seymour Stars in Footloose Role in Chronicle Preview
The Chronicle promotes an unusual upcoming feature highlighting May Seymour in Footloose and warns of high demand for copies tomorrow.
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May Seymour
Footloose
Chronicle
Great Singer and Wife Die in Seizure at Theater
Renowned singer and vocal teacher Charles W. Clark died at his wife's side in a moving picture theatre while viewing Greater Than a Crown. His wife, also grieving, suffered a collapse later that day and died within hours.
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United Press
Chicgo
Lll
Charles W. Clark
Peace Hope Brightens Balkans Ties
Athens reports progress toward a settlement with Sofia after the Nicolaides murder fuels tensions. Bulgaria pledges to punish Greek victims and avoid harsh measures while Greece drafts an ultimatum and moves troops to the border. The mood remains cautious as both sides seek a peaceful resolution.
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United Press
Athens
Greece
Sofia
Nicolaie
Nicolaides
Bulgaria
Coolidge backs great railroad merger as solution to transport woes
President Coolidge views a Van Sweringen Nickel Plate consolidation as a test case. He says nationwide rail mergers could solve transportation problems, equalize profits, and reduce the need for new regulation if kept to sound economic lines. He may seek legislation to address rates and related issues.
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United Press
Swampscott
Mass
Coolidge
van Sweringen
President to Rely Upon the Farm Experts 58
President Coolidge will depend on the farm commission he appointed last year to draft the administration farm legislation for Congress next winter. Most farming advisors urge limited government aid focusing on cooperative marketing, with some pressure for the McNary Haugen bill to create an export corporation.
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United Pre
Snow Storm Hits Amberg Wisconsin Blankets Area
A sudden snow storm accompanied by a heavy hail sweep through Amberg Wisconsin, leveling crops across several square miles. Ground temperatures hovered near 50 degrees as the white flakes melted quickly after striking.
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United Tress
Amberg
Wis
City Council Meeting Tonight Discusses Local Matters
City officials convene this evening to discuss matters of importance for Footloos. The session includes aldermen and the mayor addressing community concerns as well as notices about local sales and upcoming events.
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Footloos
Talbot records from Canton confirm safety of consul and family
Roy Talbot reports from China that George S Talbot now serves as consul in Canton and that his wife and children are safe in Tsingtao. The letter notes turmoil has eased, Talbot works three men’s duty, gunboats protect the area, and family remains unharmed as officials plan further updates.
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George S. Talbot
Roy
DeKalb
Oriental
Canton
Mr. Talbot
Tsingtao
China
Talbot
Garden Club Members Invite Public to Lecture Tonight
Garden Club invites public to attend an illustrated lecture by Irving Peterson on Gardens of the Old World at the Methodist church at eight o'clock. Members meet at 6:30 at the G. H. Deane home on North Second Street for a picnic supper and business meeting to finish plans for the annual flower show later this month.
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Garden Club
Irving Peterson
Peterson
G. H. Deane
North Second Street
Concert Will Draw Many For Piano Recital Tonight
Arthur Koch noted pianist brings a program to the state college auditorium with Miss Dora Andreas assisting and singing three numbers. Seats are not reserved, so a large local attendance is anticipated as Koch tours major cities and garners high praise.
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State College
Arthur Koch
Koch
Dora Andreas
Mantlonse
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