Kidnapped Walter Collins Held in County Jail
Walter Collins nine, reportedly abducted in Los Angeles, is being held in a county jail. Police from Dekalb and Los Angeles work the case as officials seek the man who accompanied the youth to the city. Walter says a man claimed to be his father and promised a reunion.
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Walter Arthur Collins
Maren UW
Los Angeles
Calif
Dekalb
Helen Dobler
Los Ap
Eirs
Los Artos
Collins
St. Gabriel School
Pr i Angeles
Walter
Air Service Discussed at Hoover Palo Alto Meeting
Herbert Hoover and Secretary of War Dwight Davis led talks on advancing U S air transportation at Hoover campus headquarters in Palo Alto. Davis reported progress in army aviation and planned a Honolulu Cook sesquicentennial stop. The discussion highlighted potential rapid transcontinental air service once Congress funds are available.
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Palo Alto
Calif
Aus G&i
ASP
Herbert Hoover
Republica
Dwight Davis
Cabnet
Hoover
United State
Davis
War Secretary
Honolulu
Cook
Courtney and Companions Return From Atlantic Rescue
Minnewaska neared New York harbor with Capt Fre T Courtney and three companions after their airship Whale was forced down in the Atlantic during attempted Azores flight. Rescue caused delay. Grover Whalen planned to meet the ship and escort the fliers to City Hall.
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New York
Aug
U.k
Minnewask
Fre T. Courtney
Whale
Atlantic
Azores
Minnewaska
Grover Whalen
Battery
City Hall
Springfield appoints Otto Elliott to welfare department post
Bulletin from Springfield WL notes Otto Elliott of the city is appointed to succeed H But Justice in the public welfare department. The change appears to align with ongoing reforms and corrective measures within the welfare offices.
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Springfield
Otto Elliott
Nto
Public disciplinary report at St Charles School for Boys
The Chicago association for criminal justice released a report on discipline at St Charles School for Boys. Major William Bother served as director and corporal punishment was used. The document covers August to December with 20 infractions noted and a whip described as two to three inches wide with a harness leather end.
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Chicago
Holiness Association For Criminal Justice
St. Charles School
William
Bother
Svs
Dekalb Van In Injures Man in Chicago Road Crash
A Dekalb van struck a man near Western Avenue and North Street in Chicago while delivering silk. Howard Crisler, driving the van with Harold Warley, was initially reported to have killed the pedestrian but later details said the man was seriously injured and taken to a hospital. An August 1 hearing is planned by the Shakespeare Avenue police.
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Corey & Evans
Doyear
Chieace
Howard Cri
Harold Warley
Dekatb
Onelin
Western Avenue
Howard Crisler
Slight Mishap South of Town Reported Here
A minor incident near town is noted with vague details. Police record indicates state Wollee answered the call and the event occurred during forenoon hours near Invite 3, described as semi nature.
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Wollee
Gasoline Fire After Tank Wreck Kills Three, Injures One
Fire from spilled gasoline after a wreck on Route 28 south of DeRhall burned four men, killing Eli Poenca and Mrs Kate Nejek, with Mrs EH Krea dying en route to a hospital. A Chicago train crossing incident caused minor damage to two automobiles.
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Chicago
de Stite Cificers
Larsen
Elinen
Route
DeRhall
Amd
Eli Dpoenca
EH Krea
Jaisen
Kate Neujek
Train Wreck Kills and Injures Dozens in Missouri Route
At least ten dead and many injured after a side-swipe collision near Mounds Missouri involving a New Orleans to St Louis service and a Chickasaw line train. Pipe obstruction caused a stationary train to be hit, with cars overturned and victims trapped in berths. Emergency crews evacuated to Cairo and St Louis, identifying several victims from West Orange New Jersey and nearby towns.
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Meunids
de Hinent
Ty Amone
Drevnun
Mattoon
Spre
New Orleans
Trina
St Louis
Ale
St. Marcy's Hospital
Cairo
Jackson
Tew
Worl
Denny
Cairo Hospital
A. Drennan
Chicuze
Annie Covey
West Orang J
Joseph Zdenek
West Orange
N. d
William Poushis
Necro Parton
M Covey
Wenek
West Orange NL
Mey
Vaudovle
Jean Villet Oy Hushared
Ara
Thacm St. Louis
Mounds, Til
Harry Lipson
Marks, Miss
United Press
Lipson
Toe Wiggles Encourage Fred Stone After Plane Crash
New London reports dancer Fred Stone recovering from injuries after an airplane crash in Groton. Doctors say he can wiggle his toes despite fractures and plaster, boosting hope he will resume his famous dance in a few months as hospital staff note a comfortable night and slow progress.
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New London
Tite Lees
Airplane Crush Groton
Reports of mishap on Sinesin Highway raise no police alerts
Reports circulated yesterday on the Sinesin Highway alleging mishaps but state police have not received any reports confirming such incidents.
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Sinesin
Polish Flyers Fight Western Atlantic Crossing Again
Poles Tdz khitwekl and Casmie Kalata ab iy attempt transatlantic flight from Paris to New York. After engine failure they crash into sea off Portugal, are rescued by ship Samos, with Kubwa injured. They plan to resume from Paris toward land, awaiting Paris to recover.
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Oporion
Portugal
Arul
Secon
Tuxikowski
Nulla
Lesourcet
Paris
Weslay
New York
Europe
Spain
Samos
Kubwa
Suni
Kubala
Leixce
Operto
Ameren
Bpoom
Clyers
Chen
Tom Kubala
Ayet
Lessoes
Kubals
Uvikowski
Weather forecast for Illinois and surrounding area
Mostly fair tonight with possible showers in the far northwest. Sweet Water reports tonight and into Tuesday. warmer Tuesday with a high near 76. Monday evening 7:00 a.m. shows daytime highs around 59 and a low near 59 with barometer readings. James E. Richardson, observer.
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Figey
James E. Richardson
Gambling Palace Ships Money Near California Coast
The Johanna Smith, a former lumber schooner off the California coast near Los Angeles, hosted a weekend of heavy gambling with about 10 000 patrons and 125 000 in bets. Officials claim the ship operates openly by exploiting legal loopholes, with 13 gaming tables and 38 slot machines aboard after a 72 day dry-dock refurbish in San Pedro Harbor.
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Los Angeles
U.R
Johanna Smith
California Coast Line
San Pedro Harbor
Camp Grant Hosts Governor Day Program
Rockford August 6 Governor Len Small and General Charles Summerall arrive at Camp Grant to take part in Governor's Day. The event features a guard of honor, a 20 gun salute, division review, luncheon, Battle of Blackhawk Knoll, air demonstration by 15 ships, and addresses by officials followed by military events and a concert.
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Rockford
Til
U.P
Charles P. Summerall
United States, Army
Len Small
Camp Grant
Roy D. Keehn
Small
Gen Summmer
Moontel Guard of Honor
Blackhawk
Hockford
Tre Duniner
Gov. Small
Sununerall
Italian Trial for Gang Leaders Opens Today
In Termini Imerese Sicily Aus 6 UP reports 130 alleged Mafia extortionist leaders begin three month trial before the Assize Court as part of Mussolini era campaigns to stamp out the notorious band.
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Termini Imerese
Sicily
Aus
Tria
Seeks Injunction to Withhold State Wages
Carrollton August 1 motion for an injunction to restrain the state treasurer from paying salaries to the next state legislators was to be heard by Circuit Judge Norman L. Jones. The suit is brought by John Fersus Chitage who seeks to force the Legislature to reapportion the state.
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Carrollton, T
Uri
Norman L. Jones
John Fersus
Chitage
Huge Increase Is Asked in New Budget
Preliminary estimates for the 1929-30 federal budget total about 3.7 billion dollars, about 100 million more than the prior year. General Herbert Lord, budget director, cited large increases for war related payments aviation and public buildings, and warned of an expected deficit of about 90 million dollars. Revenue is forecast higher, with the post office budget seen at an 82 million dollar deficit. Lord planned to present data to President Coolidge before leaving for Washington.
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Superior
U.P
Herbert Lord
Cedar Island Lodge
Cootidze
Lord
Post Office Department
Post Office
Coolidge
Washito
Legion Drum Corps Plans Further Drive For Uniforms
Members of the American Legion Drum and Bugle corps report a continued fundraising drive this week to buy uniforms. They visited many DeKalb merchants Saturday but donations fell short of expectations. Banks will collect gifts, with Phil Lundberg and Ray Frautschy handling deposits, and a published donations list expected soon. The DeKalb unit seeks uniforms before fall to compete in the state center and convention program.
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Turday
American Legion
Drum and Bugle Corps
Phil Lundberg
First National Bank
Ray Frautschy
DeKalb Trust & Savings Bank
Legion
DeKalb Corps
Illinois
Mexican Held on Death in Death of Bank Mate
Princeton August 6 An arrested Mexican laborer Lenacio Aguirre is charged with the death of Fernando Huizar in a railroad crew card dispute. A coroner jury found him responsible. witnesses said Aguirre carried a glass tube during the quarrel over winnings.
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Princeton
U.R
Lenacio Aguirre
Fernando Huizar
City Council Set to Meet Tuesday Night for August Session
Aldermen will convene tomorrow evening at the regular August session to consider several business items including the awarding of the contract for paying portions of North Ninth and North Tenth streets. Bids were opened Saturday morning by the board of local improvements and additional routine and proposed ordinances are expected to appear on the agenda.
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North Ninth
North Tenth Streets
Board of Local Improvements
Ferguson Suffered Serious Injuries In Truck Crash
Bernard Ferguson son of Will Ferguson sustained serious injuries when an International truck skid and rolled over during road construction work. He was pinned beneath the wreckage and later taken to St Marys hospital LaSalle where he remained under care with painful injuries to his leg and body. Authorities and witnesses described a near miracle he survived. he planned to return home briefly after hospital treatment.
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Walter
Fontan
Los Angeles
Bernard Ferguson
Will Ferguson
Bae Mendoza
Frankarth
Sycamore
LaSalle
St. Mary's Hospital
Gernard
Ferguson
Policeman's Brother Held in Slaying at Hollywood
Hollywood August 6. The brother of a Hollywood post officer was arrested in connection with the murder of Mrs Frank Mellus, wife of a Los Angeles manufacturer. Mellus returned from a hunting trip to find his wife dead, skull crushed, a brutal struggle evident. a police officer's brother was found in a closet as investigators searched the scene. A broken whisky bottle and two liquor bottles were found on a table near the body.
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Hollywood
Calif
Hollywood Post
Frank Mellus
Los Angeles
Mellus
Pat Kelly
Kelly
Mill at Champaign Destroyed by Fire
Flames swept the Cham paign Grain and Milling Company plant in Champaign Illinois early today causing about 20000 dollars in damage. The mill had been idle for a year and was the site of a major fire loss.
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Champaign
Champaign Grain and Milling Company
DeKalb Sanitary District vote shows light turnout
In a special election to decide forming the DeKalb Sanitary District, precinct tallies ranged from 9 to 85 with total 654 votes by 2 PM. Early counts suggest possible defeat as opposed voters outweighed supporters. Polls close at five and returns expected by six this evening.
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DeKalb Sanitary District
Chronicle
Racketeers On The Run In Chicago
Chicago Aug 6 A P racketeering purge is set to sweep Chicago business districts says new deputy detective chief John P Stege appointed by Mayor William Hale Thompson reforms aim to shield life and property. Stege brings back his vast black books to aid a renewed drive against racketeers liquor traders and hoodlums as small firms flee to escape crime and extortion.
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Chicago
U.P
John P. Stege
William Hale Thompson
Steve
Eihteen
Ece
Thompson
Stege
Steze
William F. Russell
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