Kishwaukee Moves Up to Second Place in Inter Club Golf
In the Woodstock held inter club golf meets Kishwaukee climbs to second after 36 holes with Woodstock leading. Scores show Woodstock 49 down, Kishwaukee 60, Beloit 65, Dixon 7, Rockford 0, Freeport 91, Polo 1. After 18 more holes noon weather suspended play, Kishwaukee still second as Woodstock led.
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Kishwaukee
Woodstock
Kishwariker
Beloit
Dixon
Rockford
Freeport
Pole
Oakland
Fisk
Tyler
S. M. Hunt
Hunt
Foster
Bogsey
Polo
Stampico
Local Vets to Attend Annual Third Reunion
The Third Minois, which marched to war in 1898, will hold its seventh annual reunion in Pontiac tomorrow with about 125 members expected. After the business meeting there will be a gathering for recounting experiences and war stories. Col. Fred Bennett of Joliet will speak, with DeKalb representatives Capt. Thom S. Murray, William Duffey, Edrd Dunn, Wilbur Raymond, and John Kyler among attendees.
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Old Third Minois
Pontiac
Fred Bennett
Joliet
DeKalb
Capt
Thom S. Murray
Wiliam Duffey
Ed Rd Dunn
Wilbur Raymond
John Kyler
Hot dry spell harms crops say farmers
Farmers report again that rain lacking. A brief shower last week did little to ease drought as roots surfaced seeking moisture and are now at risk from heat. If rain arrives soon, crop damage could be substantial and widespread.
Vassar Swiss Plant Nearing Readiness for Operation
At the present time the cane wre parc are holding sway at the Vassar Swiss underwear factory plant as it is prepared for operation by the company. Completion of building work is expected around October, allowing full capacity to be reached soon. Employee comfort is being considered, adding a bit more time to finalize preparations.
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Cane Wre Parc
Vassar Swiss Underwear
Little Girl Dies at Home in This City
Anne Liomam nine year old daughter of Mr and Mrs John Laomala of 829 State Street died this morning after a three week illness. She had not been feeling well but the condition did not seem serious. Her death is a severe shock to her parents and playmates. Funeral notice later.
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Anne Liomam
John Laomala
State Street
The Notorious Mr. Sand at Star Tonight
Bessie Bar riscale stars in The Notorious Mr. Sand a charming domestic tale lavishly staged with Forrest Stanley and Harry Meyers in support Eddie Lyons Lee Moran offer A Friendly Tip and Matt and Jeff present The Sour Violin Fisher’s cartoon comedy promises laughter Performances at 7 30 and 9 15 with war tax total 22 cents children 10 cents plus war tax
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Bessie
Coa
Star Tonight
Mr. Sand
Bessie Barriscale
Forrest Stanley
Harry Meyers
Eddie Lyons
Lee Moran
Matt
Jeff
Fisher
Honey crop bends fortunes for region beekeepers
Local honey raisers report strong yields in their section though southern growers lament a poor season. Farmers attribute the gap to a failed sweet clover crop, the bees’ key source, leaving overall honey production uneven across areas.
Cattle Health Report Shows Few Illnesses This Year
County veterinarians report cattle health generally good with little sickness this year. Hog cholera remains the only noted disease but has decreased significantly, indicating a healthy summer for the region despite heat.
Poland Russia Rift Shapes U S League Debate In Campaign
Washington observers say the Polish Russian situation could influence American policy toward the League of Nations amid the presidential race. Supporters argue U S joining would have kept the war from worsening while opponents caution the alliance shows limits of entanglement. Officials note allied friction risks mistrust, echoing Wilson’s proposed joint action to reassure Russians and safeguard national integrity.
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United Press
Washington
Aus
League of Nations
League
United States
America
Council
Washington, D. C
Poland
Russia
France
England
Wilson
Lhey
Will Orpet Identified by New Prisoner in Desertion Case
San Francisco Aug 72 Will Orpet claims to be the same man acquitted in the Marion Lambert murder case. Arrested under alias W H H Gawson on a wire desertion charge. A Detroit woman Olga Sariowsz testifies she is his wife. Case delayed as investigators decide whether to drop the charges.
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United Press
San Francisco
Will Orpet
Orpet
Marion Lambert
Waukegan
W. H H. Gawson
Olga Sariowsz
Detroit
Railways Express Co Seeks Rate Increase After Wage Award
Washington Aug 12 The American Railways Express Co filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission to raise rates to cover a recent wage increase granted to employees.
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Sy Uniba Press
Washington, D. C
American Railways Express Company
Interstate Commerce Commission
DeKalb Masons Set Friday Special Meeting on Degrees
The Dekalb chapter of the Masonic order will hold a special meeting Friday night to confer the fifth and sixth degrees on several candidates. After the ceremonies, a grill and social will follow for members and guests.
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DeKalb
Masonic Order
City officials and railroads discuss east end drainage plan
At a city meeting in attorney H W Prentice’s office, officials from North Western, Chicago and Great Western, and other entities reviewed drainage options for the east end. A favored plan enlarges the fourteen street drain and directs a new main to it, with railroads to report cost estimates after further study.
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Stent Company
North Western Railroad
CM & G
H. W. Prentice
Me. Robison
Troxel
Chicarve, Milwanker and Gary
Mr. Hinton
Chicago and Great Western
J. W. Whitsteve
Joes Mills
The
Steel Company
W. M. Hay
Martin O'Mally
M. Evans
City Sewer and Drain Committee
Darry Bb. Goodison
Fourteenth Street
Peoria Murder Case Seizes Police Attention
The body of 21 year old Warry Coulins was found in thresh weeds a mile north of East Peoria with the throat cut ear to ear and many knife wounds. A taxi driver Edward Red Murphy is sought as the suspect in a crime likely driven by theft.
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United Press
Harding Campaign Moves Toward Chicago Conference
Marion, Aug 12 Senator Harding returns from front porch tour as Monroe and Hays plan Chicago talks to bolster the national committee. He aims to address agricultural issues at the Minnesota state fair in September while anti league figures Borah and Johnson are tapped for speeches in labor strongholds. Meanwhile Ponzi faces surrender in Boston as investigators pursue his international postal coupon scheme. Cap Streeter plans a renewed seizure of Lake Michigan district on Sept 6, prompting a federal response.
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Marion
Ohio
Harding
Minneapolis
Cox
George P. Harding
Worthington
Columbus
Yeakday
Hatton
Will Hays
Harry M. Dougherty
Chicago
Hays
Dougherty
National Committee
Hiram Johnson
Ster Borah
America
United Press
Boston
Minc
Charles Ponzi
Mishel Basket Milionaire
Charles Venzi
Boston Financial
United Preasy
Chiraso
Cidenza
Cap
Streeter
Humels
United States
Besteret
Lake Michigan
O Wilson
George Weling Streeter
Severnment
Polk Street
St. Clair Street
Thieves scared away by screams from local woman
Thieves tried the back door of Ernest Mifosstoun’s North First Street home last night but fled after screams from Mrs Mossman and the arrival of a potter. Neighbors called police. the intruder escaped with no items stolen.
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Ernest Mifosstoun
North First Street
Dow
Sheelse Toumil
Wool
Band Concert To Be Given This Evening
Tonight a concert by the city band will feature marches and overtures including Gard de Corps Wall Overture Dance of the Honey Bells and Paderewski pieces. Local music lovers are urged to attend as the program offers a varied evening of selections.
Pigeons to be released from here en masse
Pigeon fans will soon witness the Chicago Concourse club release 125 crates of homing pigeons on the 21st this month. It will be the largest single release from this location, with birds liberated simultaneously to form a sweeping sight.
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Tbe Chicaro
Tet Tose
Sig
Famous War Regiment to Hold 40th Reunion in Decatur
Survivors of the 116th Illinois Volunteers, a noted Civil War regiment, will meet in Decatur for their 40th annual reunion. About a hundred veterans are believed alive. The unit saw heavy action along the Yazoo River and took part in the siege of Vicksburg.
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Decatur
116Th Tlinois
Yazoo
Vicks Burs
Mail carrier saves girl in house fire at Pleasant Street
Roy Barret, a local mail carrier, rushed into 1022 Pleasant Street when smoke from a kitchen fire filled the home. He freed Mike Stone's daughter, who had collapsed from the smoke, by removing her from the house and reopening the draft. She revived quickly after reaching fresh air.
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Roy Barret
Flocal
Mike Stone
Pleasant Street
Mr. Stone
Roy
More coal arrives for city plant keeps lights on
Two more coal cars arrived this morning for the local electric company and with this supply the works can continue until new coal reaches the road. About 15 cars were on the way, easing worries that the coal crisis would be acute. the delay should not persist for some time.
Cox to Make First Campaign Speech at Camp Perry
Colonius Aug 1 Governor Coy opened his father Wide stump battle for presidency with a first stump speech planned for Camp Perry Ohio under the National Rifle Association. The address was set for five p.m. and would be delivered to several hundred marksmen seeking national honors.
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Colonius, Hie
Governor Coy
Camp Perry
Ohio
National Rifle Association
Tien
Tho
Edison predicts universal office machines soon
Thomas A Edison said machines will do about everything in an office within a few years, replying to George Austin who presented a commemorative flag at the 43rd Ediphone. He noted machines now used in shops will largely replace manual tasks in offices.
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Umiena
Orang. N. 1
Thomas A Edison
George Austin
Edi
Local Man Named Foreman of Superior Washing Machine Co
A local man named foreman of the Superior Washing Machine Company after resigning his post at W vurt. Charles Newgren helped install farmers and he is a capable candidate with a background in sheet metal work and bonding. He has served as foreman for one year.
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Vurt
Charles Newgren
Superior Washing Machine Company
Auto Victim Improves After Night Collision
John Peureran, struck by an auto Tuesday night, is much better today and briefly visited downtown this morning. He still bears bruises from the incident and credits luck for his relatively safe outcome. The car owner remains unfound.
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Ohn Peureran
Wanted Laborers Coal Shovelers Apply Now
Laborers wanted with emphasis on coal shovelers. Apply immediately at the designated place for immediate placement.
Warsaw Front Fights as Poles Prepare for Capital Defense
On August 12 reports from Moscow and Warsaw described sharp clashes near Warsaw’s outskirts. Columns of armed women pledged to defend the city to the death while old and young joined the defensive line. Red minister Trotsky was said to have arrived at Bialystok to command the final push. Soviet messages claimed a Polish delegation was seized near Minsk.
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United Press
London
England
Warsaw
Moscow
Danziz Wa
Bug
Brest Litovsk
Poland
Leni Trotsky
Red
Bialstok
M. Kammineoff
Minsk
Smileys Settle in Alhambra California Home
The Chronicle reports Burr Smiley recently left DeKalb county and moved to Alhambra California. His postal card says household goods arrived and he will be at home to friends soon.
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the Chronicle
Burr Smiley
California
Mr. Smiley
DeKalb County
Alhamibra
Body of Gorgas Reaches Native Land
The body of Major General William C. Gorgas late surgeon general of the United States army arrived in New York aboard the transport Pocahontas from Southampton. He died in London. The body will be taken to Washington for burial.
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New York
N. Y
William ©. Gorgas
United States Army
Pocahontas
Southampton
London
Washington
Suffrage Wins Again in Tennessee Legislature
United Press reports Nashville observers say a second attempt to delay action on ratifying the federal suffrage amendment failed when a delay measure was tabled without a vote. Leaders in Nashville note growing sentiment for favorable action, though some opponents remain firm.
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Nashville
Reo
Legislaure
Tenn
Rest Room Nears Occupancy in City Center
Work on the new rest room location is finished and city workers give final checks this afternoon before furniture is moved tomorrow. The facility promises a quiet place for residents in town. Illinois weather calls for showers this afternoon and tonight, with a much cooler night to follow.
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Illinois
Rapid progress on Santarium tuberculosis sanitarium addition
Work on the new addition to the county tuberculosis sanitarium has begun, with rapid progress on the superstructure. Once complete, the wing will be nearly as large as the existing sanitarium and expand capacity significantly, with plans for a further expansion in the coming years to place the institution on par with state facilities.
Denver Tramway Strike Rages After Rejection
The Denver tramway workers refuse a settlement offer, signaling no further overtures. Strike breakers under federal troops will operate care as workers vote overwhelmingly against returning as individuals rather than as a union.
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Ute - Denver
Colo
Aus
Tramway Committee
Medal distribution opens at post office for ex servicemen
W. L. Burnam of the United States army arrived to handle victory medal applications at the post office. Ex servicemen queued all day seeking eligibility details. The rule grants medals to discharged servicemen or next of kin, nurses and field clerks excluded. Burnam plans to finalize the list this evening and tomorrow. The medal has been on display at Snyddis Smoke Shop drawing public attention.
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W. L. Burnam
Meldelerk
Cay
United States
Snydiss
Kidnapping Suspect Seized in Norristown Anger
Aug 12 Norristown Pa. A confessed kidnapper and accomplice Augusty Pasquale faces grand jury action. Captain Senders of the Philadelphia detective bureau urged residents to remain peaceful as charges including kidnapping extortion blackmail and using the mails to defraud were prepared for the grand jury.
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Tutted Press
Worristown
Feelng
Augusty Pasquale
Blakeley Coughlin
Pasquale
Senders
Philadelphia Detective Bureau
Norristown
P Squate
Holiday Half Day Again Ties City Merchants
City stores closed at noon for a half holiday with owners and clerks spending the afternoon away. Merchants anticipate two more half holidays this summer as the program grows.
Veterans Will Gather At Winslow Today
Survivors of Stephenson County Soldiers and Sailors association, veterans of the Civil War, were to assemble in their annual encampment in Winslow Illinois today. Death has thinly spread the group and only a few are expected to answer roll call, marking what may be the last gathering.
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Winslow
Stephenson County Soldiers and Sailors Association
Trapshooters Meet Planned at Aurora Illinois
Trapshooters from northern Illinois will assemble in Aurora on Saturday for a regional tournament. The event gathers contestants from several towns to compete in a local trapshooting meet.
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Aurora
Ill
Illinois
Premier Lloyd George Faces Multiple Crises Over Bolshevik Policy
Britain and France press to resolve clashes over recognition of the Wrangel regime in southern Russia. Paris and London trade claims on Hythe accords as Washington officials fear a Franco British split may weaken the western stance against Bolshevism. Poland pledges defense against Bolshevik peace offers. The British note asserts Millerand and Lloyd George agreed at Hythe, while Millerand’s cabinet cites the Bolshevik terms as a violation of that agreement.
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Britain
France
Ffrench Foreign Offien
Iitish
Wray
Pel
Lioyd
Millerand
Lloyd George
Hythe
London
England
Gene Wiangr
Russia
Lloyd Etary
Europe
Geneva
Lab
George
Pee Bolshevist
Minak
Paris
Lied George
Foreign
Poland
Peterns
Ciejow
Warsaw
Council of Defente
De Kalb Folks to Attend Great Picnic in Marinette County
Milbor of Lake Mocquehay Merinette county Win is year president of the Marinette County Settlers' association which is settling its annual picnic at Crwita August 18. A large number of people from De Kalb and Viene are settled in Marinette county and many friends plan to attend the picnic to view it. Milthern expects a sizable delegation. The association formed in 1913 as Hinole Setters' association and grew to include farmers from other states in recent years.
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Milbor
Lake Mocquehay
Merinette
Win
Marinette Coamie Settlers’ Association
Crwita
DeKalh
Viene
Marinete County
Vic
Milthern
Marinella County
Sprained Ankle But Has Good Time Anyway
Mrs. C. A. Heaton of Lydon sprained her ankle in Aurora but still enjoyed the visit with Florence Clark at the home in this area. She is described as not doing much.
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C. A. Heaton
Lydon
Aurora
DeKalh
Florence Clark
Heaton
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