Change of venue offered in Illinois governor embezzlement case
United Press report from Springfield notes Governor Len Small, missing after a two week chase, offered a change of venue by State's Attorney Mortimer. The arraignment is set for the first Monday in September in Sangamon County with co-defendants Sterling and Vernon Curtis. The offer aims to secure a speedy trial in another county if possible.
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United Press
Springfield
Len Small
Wiiavis
Henry Mester
Alortey Pred Mortimer
Sangamon
Mortimer
Elbert Smith
Sterling
Vernon Curtis
Kankakee
Sangamon County
Ilinois
Miller
Exhibition Match Highlights Kishwaukee Links
Four top professionals William Marshall Willie Punter Alex Pirie and Phil Gaudin converge at Kishwaukee Country Club for a two o'clock exhibition. The event aims to draw crowds, cover a guaranteed purse, and showcase shots on the local course.
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William Marshall
Skokie Pre
Willie Punter
Onwentsia
Alex Pirie
Old Elm
Phil Gaudin
Skokie
Idon
Ray
Chick Evans
Kishwaukee
Cook County
Nevene
Police Called to Eleventh To End Family Quarrel
Patrolman Jakie Derix was summoned to a home on Eleventh Street last night to stop a family quarrel between a man and wife. The man allegedly became abusive and the woman was beaten to some extent. Police arrived, the woman declined to swear out a warrant after a severe talking to, and the quarrel was left to be settled privately.
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Jakie Derix
Harding prepares formal call for Washington disarmament conf
Washington August 10 President Harding’s formal call for the Washington disarmament conference to meet November 11 is being prepared and will be issued as soon as completed according to an announcement from the state department. Special: The much talked about Woman God Changed Star tonight.
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Washington
D. C
Harding
Star
Suits on File This Week in Circuit Court
Eliza Hayward sues George Buxton Wyllys and Ka Wyflys for $1000 damages over a leased Kirkland flat and removal of belongings by a deputy sheriff. Also, Herman Rohr wins $150 judgment against George Ollman with costs $8.30. appeal filed to circuit court.
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T. M. Cliffe
Eliza Hayward
George Buxton
Wryllys
W. Wyllys
Ka “Wyflys
Kirkland
Herman Rohr
DeKalb
W. F. Sell
George Ollman
Circuit Court
J. W. Ife
A. G. Kennedy J
Strike Looms Today on Eastern Road
Reports of a possible strike on the Pennsylvania lines spread in railroad circles. The discord is blamed on the push for an open shop and the union's stance. The company has opened employment offices in Altoona and other Pennsylvania cities to recruit workers if the strike occurs.
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United Press
Chicago
Aus
Pennsylvania
Altoona
Rich Families Joined In Matrimony Today
Chicago society girl Miss Ellen Morton married William Swift of the Packers family at the bride’s mother’s home at noon. Miss June Morton, sister of the bride, and Louis F Swift attended. Nearly new Thor washing machine for sale by phone.
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United Press
Chicago
Ellen Morton
William Swift
Packers
Thor Washing Ma
June Morton
Louis F. Swift
DeKalb to get new cement road projects this fall
State highway engineer says DeKalb area may see north south and east cement road work start this year with contracts awarded August 23. Shoulder paving along the cement road to Waterman is proposed, funded by Clinton and Afton townships, to improve safety on the narrow shoulder. Washington report notes federal tax plan advances as President Harding urges congressional leaders toward a budget and tax reform agreement.
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Lamb
Highway Commission
Ilinois
DeKalb
South Fourth Street
Waterman Road
Syecamode
Mo & G
Sycamore
Clinton
Afton
Waterman
Informatic
Almos
Washington, D. C
Aus
Treasury
House
Ways and Means Committee
Harding
Ue House
Membors
Congress
Malta Elevator Fire Causes Big Loss and Dedication to Rebuild
A blaze destroyed the Ollman elevator at Malta last night with an estimated loss of $20,000 or more, partially insured. Firefighters, DeKalb volunteers, and local efforts saved nearby buildings as wind carried embers. Ollman plans immediate rebuilding, and calls for a formal volunteer fire department emerge from the incident.
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Ollman
Malta
DeKalb
McEvoy
Rochelle
Wall
Quinn
Delbridge
Lee Harold
Curtis Hoag
Water Works
Wes Plapp
DeKalb Leads In Northern Illinois Golf Tournament
At Dixon Country Club noon start for women callers event. DeKalb led with 25 down after first round as Polo Dixon Sterling and DeKalb posted scores. Freeport Beloit unfinished. Kish Waukee five listed with totals and individual scores for nine holes. A second round is planned this afternoon and a third tomorrow.
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Dixon Country Club
Northern Illinois
DeKalb
Polo
Dixon
Sterling
Tixon
Freeport
Beloit
Auto Show at Electric Park This Weekend
A. M. Murphy reports plans for the auto and tractor show at Electric Park on Saturday and Sunday are progressing well with a large crowd anticipated. A DeKalb Kaysees vs Clare Sluggers ball game Saturday and Sycamore vs Maple Park on Sunday, with Stewart umpiring both. Free vaudeville and music by Hart and Wormley, Block's Orchestra of Rockford, and prizes including a silver cup for the best plowing by a tractor on display in Shetter's window.
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A. M. Murphy
Hhis
Electric Park
DeKalb Kaysees
Clare Sluggers
Sycamore
Maple Park
Stewart
Hart
Wormley
Shetter
Block
Orchestra of
Rockford
Spurgin Held in Chihuahua Near City Ranch
Warren C. Spurgin, the Chicago bank president in flight, was arrested yesterday on a ranch near Chihuahua City. A telegram from the Chihuahua police chief said Spurgin was being held and would be sent back to the border if expenses of the trip were guaranteed. The Illinois forecast called for unsettled weather with thundershowers tonight and Thursday, with cooler temperatures tomorrow.
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Forieed
el Paso
Texas
Warren C. Spurgin
Chicago
Chihuahua City
Erich
Wero
Spurgin
Reports upon Marine Wreck Fail to Agree
San Diego reports conflict over the fate of 33 passengers from the Pacific Mail liner San Jose. Wireless accounts say they remain ashore at a Lower California beach, while earlier messages claimed they would be brought to San Diego. The destroyer Farquahar, carrying 33 passengers and wreckage, neared San Diego with the stricken ship listing heavily yet not deemed beyond towing.
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San Diego
Cal
Pacific Mail
San Jose
Lower California
Naval
Farquahar
Farqua
Beldings Plan Long Automobile Trip to Northwest and California
N G Belding and Mrs Belding will leave Sunday after noon for a nine months vacation by car. They aim to see the northwest then California for the winter, stopping in Portland and Seattle before continuing to San Francisco and other California cities. During absence Wright Holmes will supervise the laundry business, having served with Belding six years, with a plan to camp if rain interrupts the trip.
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N. G. Belding
Malta man is not owner of two suitcases
Gus Carlson reported to the Malta police Saturday night that he had lost a suitcase. It was found on the Lincoln Highway yesterday in DeKalb as part of efforts to identify the cases. Carlson examined the property and told Judge Glidden this morning that none of the apparel belonged to him and the owner remains a mystery.
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Malta
DeKalb
George Ollman
Fie
Gus Carlson
Lincoln Highway
Carlson
Glidden
Narrow escape from death in water during car crash
Billy Unger and his brother Joe faced a perilous slide when a Polo bound car driven by Howard Beard slid off a road drag and rolled three times into Rock River. Joe freed himself, Billy crawled to the engine hood and jumped to shore, Mrs Beard injured, while the baby escaped. All were cared for at Mrs George Emyre's home in Oregon.
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Billy
Buster Brown” Unger
L. B. Unger
Joe
Polo
Howard Beard
Rock River
Joe Unger
George Emyre
Oregon
Policeman Attends Krel ing Brothers Circus in Chicago
J. W. Concidine a patrolman on vacation spent the last days in Chicago and attended the Krel ing Brothers circus. He offered no alibi when questioned, saying he was among the eager crowds at the pageant of progress, which the night desk sergeant called a wonderful proposition from start to finish.
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J. W. Concidine
Chicago
K'reling Brothers Circus
Oncidine
Caravan Not On Schedule From New York to Idaho
Chicago Motor club reports the caravan from New York to Babl Idaho is behind schedule. It is in Cleveland today and not due in Chicago until the 16th or later, with efforts to determine its actual arrival in DeFalls. "Merry Meat" tonight features the Synocopters from San Francisco.
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