Kishwaukee Country Club Wins Northern Illinois Championship Golf
The Kishwaukee team edges Dixon to capture the Northern Illinois championship at Dixon Country Club despite slick greens. DeKalb players dominate the field with Milo Oakland narrowly losing low gross to Foster of Beloit. Scores reflect tough conditions, with DeKalb’s Buckingham Tyler and Perry Fisk near the top. the DeKalb contingent later rested at the Colonial Inn in Grand Detour.
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Dixon Country Club
Kishwaukee Country Club
Northern Illinois
DeKalb
Dixon
Milo Oakland
Foster
Beloit
Milo
DeForest Hunt
Buckingham
Allen Tyler
Perry Fisk
Perry
Perens Core Uestamment
S. M. Hunt
Hugh Buckingham
de Forest Hunt
Tyler Rankin
Stuart Anderson
Colonial Inn
Grand Detour
Genoa Road Hog in Trouble in Justice Court
Gen oa road hog tale recounts an incident in Genoa where Mr Pagel of Sycamore tried to pass a hog wagon but faced hazards from a zigzag route and abusive driver. The marshal pursued a drunken driver, Warren Wilson, injuring officer Farr and leading to Wilson's arrest and $1,000 bail. Additional dispatches cover Soviet famine relief, prisoners released from Moscow, and American relief efforts in Riga with Hoover pushing direct negotiations with Soviet authorities.
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Mr. Pagel
Sycamore
Genoa
Decker
Washington, D. C
Therbert Hoover
American Relief Administration
Russia
Relief Committee
Riga
Ieman
Iva
Lucy
Societ Cu Verites
Sith Sronmn
Eatiatsbet
DeKalb Residents Thank Community For Help
Mr and Mrs W J OKane express deep gratitude to DeKalb residents for their aid during a time of hardship. They say the town’s support gave them a new lease on life and banished darker days, promising to remember the kindness and repay the community in the future.
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Worder
DeKalb
W. J. O'Kane
Notice to Patrons on Mill Closure in August
Our feed mill will be closed from August 5 until about August 15 for installation of larger mills. patrons advised to plan accordingly and future operations resume after the upgrade.
No Lights At Annies Woods Camping Area Mystery
For four nights there has been no lighting at Annie's Woods a tourist camping site. Tourists report someone has the keys and is missing. lights should come on at dusk and switch off around ten. Locals speculate a deliberate prank and seek an explanation.
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Annie's Woods
Insurance Man From Chicago Here Thursday
Wallace D. Riddell brother of the police chief travels from Chicago for business. He serves as a representative for Central Manufacturers Mutual Insurance Co Lanier Men's Mutual Casualty Co and the Lumbermen’s Manufacturers Insurance agency. He plans to stay two or three days in the city on city business.
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Wallace D. Riddell
Riddell
Chicago
Yester
Wallace Riddell
Central Manufacturers’ Mutual Insurance Co
Laniermen’s Mutual Cashelny Co
Lumbermen's & Mlinichicturers’ Insurance Agency
Pattee
Harding to Speak to Wounded Lads at Gorham Hospital
President Harding shortened his vacation to visit Gorham New Hampshire to address several hundred disabled service men at the government hospital there. He planned to depart Sunday by way of Poland Springs aboard the Mayflower at Cortland and reach Washington Tuesday.
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Cressy Lancaster
Harding
Gorham
N. H
Government Hospital
Poland Springs
Cortland
Washington
Campers Resume Trip West Today
J. C. Burke and Andrew Raffer, both of Providence, R. I., left Anni Woods after a week and headed for Clinton, Iowa. The Rhode Island youths were well received at DeKalb and promise to tell all they meet of Annie’s Woods. They aided W. J. O’Kane who was in difficulty, receiving general help.
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J.C. Burke
Andrew Rafferty
Providence
R. L
Anni Woods
Clinton
Iowa
Investigation of the American Occupation Probed in Senate
Oswald Garrison Villard and Horace Knowles appeared before a special Senate committee amid sensational charges about the American occupation of Haiti and San Domingo. The Aug. hearing focused on occupation policy and its actions, drawing sharp questions from lawmakers.
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Washington, D.C
Heyti
San Domingo
Oswald Garrison Villard
Horace Knowles
Senate
Bugle Corps Planned by DeKalb American Legion
The DeKalb post plans to form a 16 bugle corps with four snare drums and one bass drum within two months. Members will attend the national convention in October. a silver ferrell will be awarded to the paste represented with their colors. W J O Kane joined the post, rifles and ammunition arrived from the state, and county post leaders discussed organization and a Legion picnic. Delinquent members urged to pay dues, with 3 25 for remainder of year and all of 1922.
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American Legion
DeKalb
Andy Heath
Legion
de Kalb
W. J. O'Kane
61St Engineers
Thomas Murray
Gud Vose
Pratt Food chief arraigned on theft charge in four autoes
Walker Keller, Pratt Food Company managing director of Hammond Indiana, faced arraignment in Chicago on larceny charges tied to an alleged theft of four automobiles. He was released yesterday on a 340,000 bond.
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Caccsy
Chicago
J Walker Keller
Pratt Food Company
Hammond Ind
Governor Len Small to speak in Chicago at Pageant of Progress
Aug 5 Chicago report notes Governor Len Small indicted for alleged misappropriation of state funds will miss road inspection to attend an address at the Pageant of Progress. He may not return to Springfield soon as warrants hang over him. After the speech he plans to visit Kankakee for the weekend before resuming his tour. Friends claim Springfield authorities push anti governor propaganda. Albert Fink reportedly withdrew from the case leaving it to other attorneys.
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Chicago
Len Small
Pageant of Progress
Small
Springfield
Kanka~kee
Atcion
Albert Fink
Fink
United States Supreme Court
Tax Board Men Entitled to Their Salary
Springfield Aug 5 The three holdover members of the State tax commission are entitled to their salaries until their resignations are accepted or successors appointed, the attorney general declares in an opinion to State Auditor Russell. The legislature added two more seats but did not confirm Lowden appointees. The court holds salaries continue until successors are named. Commissioners are Joseph B Seaborn Chicago Charles C Craig Galesburg and Frank Coleman Centralia.
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Springfield
State Tax Commission
Russell
Lowden
Small
Senate
Joseph B. Seaborn
Chicago
Charles C. Craig
Galesburg
Frank¢Coleman
Centralia
Senator Gooding Seeks Emergency Tariff Extend to December 1921
Washington Aug 5. The emergency tariff act provisions for farm products and livestock would be extended until December 27, 1921. Senator Gooding Idaho introduced the bill in the senate. Senator Penrose, chair of the finance committee, says a permanent tariff bill may not pass before November and an extension may be necessary.
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Washington, D .C
Senate
Gooding
Idaho
Penrose
Senate Finance Committee
Eight Hurt in Bad Accident at Camp Grant
Eighteen were aboard an army truck that overturned at Camp Grant near Rockford, resulting in two deaths and eight injuries in the base hospital. The injured include William H. Heiss of Chicago and Frank F. Fra nzier of Yorkville, among others, with several citizens from Illinois towns and a Wisconsin resident.
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Camp Grant
Chicago
Dene Tewalter Stasiak
A. Folger
Earlville
William H. Heiss
Chicare
Frank F. Franzier
Yorkville
Herbert E. Zook
Peoria
Albert Russell
LaGrange
William Clinton
Oak Park
Alfred Cupp
Woodlawn
George Fears
Beaver Dam
Wis
Palmer Mitchell
Olney
August Nelson Paints Dwellings and Farm Buildings Clean
Alderman August Nelson spearheads a better city plan by repainting six city dwellings and sprucing up farm property structures. Eckburg performed the work, leaving Nelson’s property with an improved, well kept appearance across his holdings.
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August Nelson
Eckburg
Sudden death ends spree of trio of girls
An all night party for three girls ends when Katherine Hog an dies after touching a subway third rail. She slips and is electrocuted as onlookers witness the fatal shock. Authorities report the incident occurred in New York City as part of a tragic spree.
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United Press
New York, N. Y
Katherine Hogan
Special Tonight Marion Davies in Buried Treasure Paramount
Marion Davies stars in the Paramount special Buried Treasure shown tonight. The program highlights Davies in a polished screen presentation with musical interludes and guest appearances.
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Marion Davies
Confesses to murder and post office robbery case
Lena Clarke, a West Palm Beach postmistress and poet, confesses to killing W M Miltmore in Orlando after attempting to force him to sign a robbery confession. She had earlier admitted defalcation in a registered Orlando post office robbery theft totaling about $20,000. Police say she lured Miltmore to her room and later claimed sole responsibility for the robbery.
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United Press
West Palm Beach
Fla
Milmore
Lena Clarke
Vestol
Orlando
First National Bank
Federal Reserve Bank
Atlanta
W. M. Miltmore
Lena
Miltmore
New Caruso Will Found For Estate In Naples
Naples Aug. 5 A new Caruso will was discovered today by the late singer s lawyer in Florence It shows he drew it ten days before death and hid it until after death The will at Sorrento gave widow income for life and then to relatives He often drafted wills and tore up earlier ones Rentals royalties and security investments are expected to show a handsome sum
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Florence
Caruso
Sorrento
America
Joe LaBolle Injured After Car Tipped in DeKalb Incident
A car toppled near DeKalb Greenhouses, lightly injuring occupants but severely affecting Joe LaBolle. The crash damaged a yard fence, and LaBolle’s eye was struck by steel chips. He was rushed to Chicago specialists after initial treatment, with fears of possible vision loss.
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Joe Labolle
Iawa
DeKalb
City Attorney Harris Fisk Heads to Madison for Business
City Attorney Harris D. Fisk departed for Madison Wisconsin to attend to business and recover his health during the week. He planned to drive up to enjoy the fresh air and said he would return to his office on Monday.
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Wisconsin
Harris D. Fisk
Madison
Wis
Harris
Arrest in Million Dollar Swindle Ring Seizes French
Chicago Illinois August 5 police report seize another member of the alleged million dollar swindle led by John Worthington. Charles French indicted with Worthington arrested in a hotel raid with Alva Horsman of Milwaukee who was arrested yesterday. French to be arraigned before Federal Judge Landis today.
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Chicago
John Worthington
Charles French
Worthington
Alva Horsman
Milwaukee
French
Landis
Service held for soldiers honored in Georgeham memorial
William Lang of College avenue received a Georgeham paper detailing a memorial service for parish soldiers. The church clock, funded at about £230, was dedicated by the Lord Bishop of Exeter, and a brass tablet naming fallen parishioners was unveiled. Names include W Andrews and P F Lang, with other KIA and Died on Service members. The event was organized by the parish council with Rev. W M Parker chairing. a large service followed.
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William Lang
College Avenue
Georgeham
England
Lang
Exeter
W. Andrews
Devons
P. F. Lang
W. H. Lovering
Worcester
A. W. Incledon
R.A
W. J. Lang
F. Tucker
C. G. White
Evermore
W. M. Parker
Barnstaple
F. M. Wallington
Top Kick for Division Rauworth in Culver Woodcraft Camp
William E. Rauworth of DeKalb has been named top kick of his division at Culver School of Woodcraft in Indiana. The 14 year old, a former medalist for high aggregate score in woodcraft, is a member of the varsity baseball team and a skilled swimmer who recently won the boxing championship. He will participate in an exhibition at the Congo Pageant of Progress at Municipal Pier next week.
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William E. Rauworth
Billy Rauworth
E. S. Rauworth
College Avenue
DeKalb
Culver School of Woodcraft
Culver
Ind
Rayworth
Woodcraft
Bill
Munipal Pier
Sleepers Brought In After Freight Train Hold Up
After an east bound freight train holdup reports said the suspects fled here. Police rounded up every stranger, kept one man for further questioning, and released the rest. Chief Riddell noted activity at the station despite a quiet appearance.
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Riddell
Chronicle
DeKalb Knights Host Jay Cheasbro as Hotel Chief
Yesterdy it emerged that 12 Knights of Pythian from DeKalb lodge visited Springfield to take part in a contest with Charles F. Morehead. Hotel DeKalb was founded soon after their arrival with Jay Cheasbro as proprietor. He provided rooms and meals and refused payment when offered, praised as a congenial hotel keeper by the DeKalb guests.
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Jay Cheasbro
Dekalb K. P
Knights of Pythian
DeKalb Lodge
Springfield
Charles F. Morehead
Hotel
DeKalb
Cheasbro
Jay
Ku Klux Klan Disbanded in North Carolina
Durham August 5 United Press Bruce Craven head Grand Dragon ordered the Knights of the Ku Klux Klan in North Carolina disbanded saying the group is an organization collecting initiation fees under false pretenses with no legal standing in the state. He called the Klan a failure and a fraud. The report notes no news on Leifheit’s stolen car though he is insured in Hartford via Talbot’s.
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Durham
N. C
Knights of the Ku Klux Klan
North Carolina
Bruce Craven
Craven
Ku Klux Klan
Leifheit
Hartford
Talbot’s
Stickups on freight train target victims near Nelson
Police report a trio of professional-looking men in overalls robbed a eastbound freight last night, taking more than $200 plus a watch from a recently discharged soldier and another passenger. Victims vary, stories differ, police chase suggests outside suspects linked to Nelson area freight watch.
Pioneer farmer Frank Adee dies in South Grove home
Frank Adee born and long a DeKalb County resident died at about 8 30 am in his South Grove home after a three week illness. He married Maud Shaver twenty two years ago and farmed in the area. Survived by widow three children Frank Elmo and Maurienne and three brothers George Will and John. Funeral arrangements pending.
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Frank Adee
DeKalb County
South Grove Township
Mr. Adee
Maud Shaver
South Grove
Frank
Elmo
Maurienne
George
Will
John
Denver
Four Children Burned In Tenement Fire
Four children were burned to death when a Bronx tenement was destroyed by fire. Two other persons were fatally burned and five suspects were taken into custody as investigators probed the blaze's cause.
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New York
N. Y
Bronx
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Leon Kaminoff
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Deneet
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August Nelson Paints
Naples
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Bill Rauworth
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