Oberchain Murder Case Deepens In Los Angeles
Mrs Madalyn Oberchain and Arthur Burch wait in county jail cells as Santa Fe train 3% brings two aiders. Witnesses and letters link Kennedy murder to a romance and a possible death signal. Burch’s threats reportedly emerged with testimony from Mrs Warren about a trip to confront Kennedy.
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Los Angeles
Madalyn Oberchain
Arthur Burch
Santa Fe
Ralph Oberhain
Rev
A.W. Burch
J. B. Kennedy
Madalyn
Oberchain
Beverly Glen
Santa Monica
Kennedy
John Finley
Beverly
Calif
Arthur C. Burch
John B. Kennedy
James C. Warren
Santa Barbara
Warren
Burch
British reply to Dail Eireann made to Sinn Fein
Aug 12 report states Britain prepared a reply to Sinn Fein and a second note to President De Valera before a Sinn Fein parliament meeting. London dispatch notes cabinet discussed Irish settlement and both notes were carefully crafted and somewhat vague. An optimistic point in the Dail Eireann note suggested the land question might still be solvable.
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Uy In
ESD
Oe Aa
Ine Sinn WS
Pei Répokidis
Enen
de Vara
Sinn Fein
London
Eng
Dail Eirewnn
Joan Eireann
OUD Settlers Picnic At Kingston Set For August 25
The Northern Winon Sid Settlers and DeKalb County Farmers Picnic will be held at Kingston Township Park on Thursday, August 25. W. J. Fulton of Sycamore is set as speaker. Kingston Concert Band will supply music all day and evening. The afternoon program is pending but promises vocal and instrumental music and speeches. Family activities and a ball game are also planned for fans.
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Northern Winon Sid
DeKalb County
Kingston Township Park
W. J. Fulton
Sycamore
Kingston
Governor Small Enters Talks With Chicago Lawyers
Governor Len Small, under indictment for alleged misuse of public funds during his tenure as state treasurer, met with Chicago attorneys and political advisers to day. He spent Sunday at his Kankakee home and plans to resume his road inspection trip meantime.
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United Press
Chicago
Len Small
Ilinois
Kankakee
Treat All Alike Plan Says Rich and Poor Should Share Taxes
Washington Aug 12 a White House statement defends President Marding s tax program as fair to all classes. It argues no tax relief for the rich but rather proportional burden with frauds and evasions curbed. The plan targets about 1 800 000 from the rich while spreading the rest across the nation. A later note reports Republican Ways and Means repeal of express taxes, speeding up full tax cuts by January 1 1922, with oil and gas pipe line taxes kept. Weather for Illinois: likely thundershowers tonight and Sunday.
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Washington, D. C
White House
Marding
House
Highway crew fixes curves along Lincoln road section
A. F. Self, maintenance foreman for the district, is spending considerable time repairing curves and the shoulder on the cement road between Elburn and Creston. The highway truck and three men are at work most days to keep this stretch in top condition.
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A. F. Self
Lincoln Iwishway
Elburn
Creston
Two Boys Run from School in DeKalb Incident
Police received word of two boys missing from a local school during the night. One is about eight or nine, the other around seven, both lame. Authorities expect they will be located soon as officers search the town and monitor potential sightings.
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Bore’ Seloo
DeKalb Tod
Treaty Outlook As Europe Moves Toward Accord
Washington August 1 The state department reports a treaty with Germany nearing completion and ready for signature soon. President Harding has informed senators that the accord is taking shape rapidly as Austro Hungary has been established and other nations advance toward formal agreements.
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Washington, D
Drum and Bugle Corps Forming at American Legion
Announcement from American Legion headquarters states a drum and bugle corps is forming with 16 bugles, four snare drums and one bass drum. Ten buglers have signed up, snare drummers secured, and any Legion member can try out at Legion rooms. The corps aims to participate in the national convention in October.
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The
American Legion
Legion
Put Gold in One Place Put Gold in One Place
Alfred Crozier argues for a single global gold reserve as a natural outcome of a new association of nations. He predicts the Washington and Pacific conferences will foster such a body and says a universal reserve could stabilize finance and prevent future wars via profits from a World Bank.
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Wheningeton
D.C
United States
Alfred Crozier
Crogier
Washington
Croater
World Bank
Association of Nations
Robbers Bind Maid and Loot Isaac Stern Home
Three thieves ransacked Isaac Stern’s Chicago home early today and stole about $4000 in jewelry and valuables. They bound and gagged the maid in a clothes closet and left the unconscious servant. the couple’s three year old child was hidden under a bed.
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Un@ted Press
Chicago
Isaac Stern
Stern
Baptist Church Fall Vacation Plan
The First Baptist Church announces a fall vacation: evening services end during the break while Sunday school morning service and Young People's meetings continue until August 21. From August 21 to September 11 all departments observe a vacation. on September 11, full programs resume. The pastor schedules his vacation to attend the final two Sundays before the break.
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First Baptist Church
Young DeKalb Kids Try to Ride Blinds from Malta
A group of youths attempted to ride a coal tender from Malta to DeKalb on an eastbound passenger train. One boy jumped off as a man in overalls with a weapons belt boarded the tender. The youngsters later visited a fire ruin and considered returning town without paying fare. Observers note trains lack travelers and baggage, likely due to agents aboard. The incident serves as a warning to avoid such travel in the future.
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Riue
DeKalb
Malta
Pasenger
Watermelon Truck Crash Leads to Arrest in DeKalb
Abe Gordon, a DeKalb resident known for selling watermelons, had a man arrested after a collision near Sycamore. Fischer allegedly tried to pass Gordon’s truck, the front wheel locked, sending the vehicle into a ditch and causing extensive damage. Gordon obtained a writ of attachment, the sheriff executed it, and Fischer was located for trial later.
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Sycamore Tribune
Fisener
Janesville
Wis
Abe Gordon Dickers
DeKalb
Abe
Sycamore
Fischer
Life of Police Officer Takes in Everything
A city officer responds to a circulating steer causing damage on Haish Avenue. With neighbors and the owner, Officer Martin and helpers chased the white faced steer across fields and clover then guided it toward Malta road for about 45 minutes.
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Haish Avenue
Martin
Nurmor
Bert Holderness
Malta Road
Claim the Jap Is White Before Highest Court
Washington Aug 13 The United States Supreme Court will be asked to declare the Japanese a white race and thus entitled to American citizenship in Takeo Osawa v United States The petitioner claims root stocks and dominant strains of the Japanese race are white noting northern Japan descendants of the Ainu and southern Yamatoes being caucasian with mediterranean stock asserted by the attorney George Wickersham for Osawa.
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Washington, D. C
United States Supreme Court
Takeo Osawa
United States
George Wickersham
Osawa
Japan
Dentists to Attend National Convention in Milwaukee
Dr. H. V. Franklin and Dr. H. M. Payne depart tomorrow morning by auto for Milwaukee to join the National Dentist Convention now in its third annual meeting. A large turnout of dental experts is expected from across the country while Dr. Payne aims to learn about eye tooth health connections during clinics. They plan to return to DeKalb next Thursday.
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H. V. Franklin
H. M. Payne
Milwaukee
Davison’s Condition Fairly Good After Brain Tumor Operation
Henry P. Davison, financier, rests easily after brain tumor operation at Roosevelt Hospital. He passed a favorable night and is reported in good condition today.
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Davison
Fpr United Press
New York
N. Y
Henrty P. Davison
Roosevelt Hospital
Severe storm tears through Geneva and surroundings
A noon storm caused heavy rain and electrical disturbances across the area. Geneva reported a cloudburst at 12:50 with a barn struck by lightning and burned. power and phone lines were out. Aurora saw strong winds and rain, but no major damage beyond downed branches and disheveled lawns. Communication with cities east of us was cut as Chicago lines were down.
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Chicago
Geneva
Aurora
Judge Glidden Finds Paper of Olden Days
Judge Jaden in charge of a rosette building on Third Street found old ads in a grocery store. The clip shows bargains with flour at 1.45 a sack, three cans of Sycamore corn, two cans of 2% pound plums, 25 cents, and 21 pounds of sugar for $1.10. The police magistrate wished to clip the ad and copy the prices for his larder.
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Jaden
Cere
Casts Doubt on Story Told by Hightower
Doris Sherley, one of two missing women in Father Heflin murder case, went to the San Francisco police and said the story told by Hightower about the crime was incorrect. Hightower remains a suspect who directed officers to Heflin's grave.
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San Francisco
Calif
Doris Sherley
Patrick Heflin
Miss Sherley
Hightower
Father Heflin
Harding Asks Congress For Railroad Bill
President Harding in Washington urged Congress to push the administration railroad bill through the House before recess despite Senate opposition. He met with Republican House Leader Mondell and argued the measure is vital to ease business conditions and may prompt action.
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Usy United Rreasy
Washington, D. C
Harding
House
Mondell
Senate
Ragsdale to Speak at Kiwanis Monday
Prof. G. R. Ragsdale will address the Kiwanis club at the noon luncheon on Monday. He postpones his departure to accommodate the club and will discuss "Community Service." A full attendance is expected at the usual meeting time and luncheon.
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G. Rv. Ragsdale
Kiwanis Club
Nooh
Ragsdale
Change In Services Of Malta Church
Instead of the usual evening twilight service next Sunday the Malta M E church will attend tent meetings conducted by the Evangelistic church northwest of town. Members are urged to make plans accordingly.
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Malta M. E
Evangelistic Church
Shining Shoes for Ladies and Gentlemen and Hat Cleaning
An early ad offers shining shoes for ladies and gentlemen at 10 cents with Sunday and half price Monday days. Also cleaning hats. Located with Kayser's Orchestra at 612 E Lincoln Hewy. Contact 216.
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Aan Kayser
Orchestra of
Dies
Lincoln Hewy
Tractor and Auto Show at Electric Park
Two day event at Electric Park features a large auto and tractor show staged by Manager Murphy Raa. Ground displays include all machine kinds and tractors with plowing contests and prizes for best work. Baseball games pit De Kalb against Clare sluggers today, and Maple Park versus Sycamore tomorrow, plus free vaudeville and aerial exhibitions.
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Electric Park
Murphy Raa
DeKalb
Clare Sluggers
Maple Park
Sycamore
Borklans
Avivor
DeKalb Man Plans New Elevator Building
After settling with the insurance company, George Ollman of Malta announces plans to rebuild the fire-damaged elevator at Fence. He intends a modern elevator and hopes to start within two weeks if rains clear. Unburned grain was salvaged and loaded into cars yesterday with teams and wagons at one o'clock.
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George Ollman
Malta
Fence
Ollman
Police report nine stolen cars in first mail delivery
The chief of police received nine notices of stolen vehicles yesterday afternoon, eight from Detroit authorities. Among the cars were Cadillacs Essex Columbia and Dodges, none a Ford. Rewards ranging from 3 to 100 dollars were offered for recovery and for catching the culprit.
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Detroit
Mich
Essex
Columbia
Relief pact in Russia delayed as talks continue
Riga Aug 13 formal details of American relief to starving Russia delayed after Soviet official Maxim Litvinoff objected to several proposals. Brown for American relief found most points satisfactory though some differences remain. A formal pact was expected to be signed today with Litvinoff and Brown resuming talks. Ambassador Harvey agreed to represent the United States on a three member relief commission chosen by the supreme council.
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Riga
Russia
Maxim Litvinoff
Litvinoff
Walter L. Brown
American Relief Commission
United States
London
England
Harvey
Russian Relief Commission
Supreme Council
Car theft reported by McCormick later recovered
Tom McCormick reported his car stolen and police tracked the case. Several friends misled authorities and a Texaco oil truck was allegedly moved to an alley before being recovered by the police.
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McCormick
Tom McCormick
Nia
Shemene
Texaco
Che Pu ‘Tice
Caravan from New York to Idaho Heads West
A 35-family caravan in Ford trucks travels from New York toward Buhl Idaho to pursue farming on irrigated land. The group planned a Chicago stop over the weekend and will depart Monday morning with Ford ready to service all needed vehicles to avoid delays.
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Tts
New York
Buhl
Idaho
Chicago
DeKalb
Ford Company
Buh
DeKalb Man Loses Eye After Fence Injury
Joe LaBelle of East Lincoln Highway had an eye removed after a galvanizing fragment struck during fence repair. Initial magnet and X rays failed to extract the foreign body, leading to Chicago eye specialist consultation and eventual removal amid suspected infection. DeKalb residents express sympathy and hope for his recovery.
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Joe Laffolle
East Lincoln Highway
LaBolte
C. E. Smith
J.S. Rankin
la Belle
Chicago
Mr. la Belle
DeKalb
Bandits Use Two Numbers as Getaway Clue
Cedar Rapids authorities report bandits in a major car theft may use two license numbers to aid their getaway. Town plate 18695 and Illinois plate 245793 were wired to police here, prompting a watch for the vehicle.
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Cedar Rapids
Towa
Rum runners run wild along river border
Detroit August 13 A United Press dispatch reports American rum runners eluded prohibition agents by crossing the Detroit River with launches and small craft. Canadian authorities were unable to interfere after a Canadian high court ruling voided their right to stop liquor shipments into the United States.
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United Preas
Detroit
Mich
Prohibition Enforcement Bureau
le Rivier
High Court
Canada
United States
Funeral Services For Mrs Johnson Held in Rockford
Funeral services for Mrs. T Arthur Johnson of Rockford formerly of this city will be held tomorrow at 2:30 PM at Emmanuel Church in Rockford. Avulatives from here will attend. Pallbearers include Carl Swanson Elof Swanson and Reuben Johnson of Malta.
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Johnson
T. Arthur Johnson
Rockford
Emmanuel
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