Wallace to visit DeKalb for farming program on Aug 31
Plans mature for Henry Wallace secretary of agriculture to speak at Annie's Woods in DeKalb at 3:00 PM. The event, directed by Thomas Roberts, features demonstrations at the University of Illinois field, a children’s play area, a band, contests, and aims to attract more than 10 000 guests with Rotary and Kiwanis support.
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Henry Wallace
Harding
Annie’s Woods
Wallace
Ilinoi
Thomas Roberts
den Kalb
War Finance Corporation
DeKalb
Roberts
University of
John Langford
DeKalb County
Paul Farr
DeKalb Township High School
Rotary and
Kiwanis Clubs
Soil Improvement Association
Mayor Receives Governor's Telegram on Caravan Visit
DeKalb Mayor James E. Lewis received a telegram from Governor Len Small confirming that a party of the Modern Caravan, en route to Idaho, would spend the night of August 11 in DeKalb. The governor extended greetings and best wishes for a smooth journey and prosperous future in the promised land.
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DeKalb
Scott
James E. Lewis
Len Small
Springfield
Davis
Idaho
Lewis
Small
Eastman
Search for new circle in Kennedy murder case
Los Angeles August 17. Authorities pursue a possible “other woman” in the J Belton Kennedy case as Madelynne Obenchain and Arthur Burch face murder charges. Prosecution and defense say a trunk seized early today may hold crucial papers. District Attorney Woolwine cites three men linked to Obenchain as key to solving the mystery.
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United Press
Los Angeles
Calif
J. Belton
Kennedy
Madelynne Obenchain
Arthur Burch
Obenchain
Ion
Madelynne Obe
Woolwine
J. Belton Kennedy
Madelynne
Arthur Bureh
Ralph Obenchain
Chicago
Arthur C. Bureh
Car
DeKalb Men to Rockford for Templar Meet Parade
DeKalb men and their wives traveled to Rockford to view the Knights Templars parade with several locals expected to join the procession. Participants listed include Eugene Wao Lon Smith, Dr J S Rankin, Norrby, and Dr Ro A Wii, with more anticipated later. The Winnebago city reports decorate a large Templar gathering from across the state.
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DeKalb
Rockford
Knights Templars
Eugene Wao Lon Smith
J. S. Rankin
Norrby
Ro A. Wii . Wi
Bis
Winnebago
Council Pass an Ordinance for Sewer Work Haish Avenue
At a special city council meeting the ordinance for installing a sewer on Haish Avenue passed. Bids will be advertised immediately and contracts let soon to have the sewer ready before the new hospital. The project, favored by nearby property owners, aims to be completed before snow flies.
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Haish Avenue
Jones Will Pick Court in Governor Small Trial
Judge Norman L. Jones of Carrolton expected to name the court for Governor Len Small embezzlement case. Venue change discussed for Sept. 5 in Judge S. Smith’s court with Peoria or Decatur as possible sites. State's Attorney Mortimer and Gillespie anticipate possible conference to move the trial to another county. Judge Berton named as alternate if Jones cannot act. The article also notes a DeKalb County Legion picnic planned at Electric Park with speaker Jam R. McCauley.
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United Press
Springfield
Lil
Norman L. Jones
Carrolton
Len Small
S. Smith
G. Gillespie
Fred Mortier
Smith
Peoria
Decatur
Frank W. Berton
Carlinville
Mortimer
Gillespie
Sangamon
T. S. Murray
States
DeKalb
Legion
Electric Park
Jam R. McCauley
Beneficial Rain Boosts Crops in County After Varying Need
Early morning rain storm helped farmers by aiding late crops and alfalfa cuttings while threshing neared completion. The rain may delay corn shelling and hay pressing for a day or two but overall moisture is seen as helpful.
Oakland Car Found On City Street
Police found an Oakland touring car on the street between Sixth and Seventh streets last night. After it stayed there several hours it was towed to the Quing garage with orders that it not be moved without department permission.
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Seventh Streets
Quinn
The Courage of Marge O'Doone at Star Tonight
An absolute special photoplay titled The Courage of Marge O'Doone screens at the Star tonight with entertainment ahead. A 10 cent dance follows at Block's of Rockford as Merry meat appears Wednesday.
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Marge O'Doone
Block's of
Rockford
Caravan Here Today Clashes Over DeKalb Geneva Stop
A Chicago to Idaho caravan of 25 vehicles rerouted to Geneva due to DeKalb lacking facilities for tourists. Travelers complain of misinfo from the Chicago Motor Club, praise DeKalb’s camping potential, and plan to expose the error as they proceed toward Annie’s Woods, Idaho. Local officials and Lincoln Highway figures assisted, with a 150 mile remaining leg noted.
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Chicago Motor Club
de. Kalb
CM. C
Geneva
DeKalb
Eastman
General Scott
A. W. Marvin
Valparaiso
Ind
Annie's Woods
Annie's Woods. Mr. Eastman
Buhl
Idaho
Mr. Eastman
Lewis
Annie’s Woods
Lin . Col
Chicago
Four Illinois youths held on concealed weapon charge
Bulletin from Des Moines reports four Illinois boys Harry Miller Art Baker of Aurora and Jim Duff Gilbert and Lee Gilbert of DeKalb were detained on concealed weapons charges. The car they rode in from Illinois was identified as the one stolen from Aurora Monday. Police searched the area for the youths and car but made no arrests yet. Aurora police did not recognize Miller or Baker and suspected they were strangers to the department. Police awaited word from Aurora on the stolen car owner and whether they would pursue it.
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Pulte Pees
Des Moines
Illinois
Harry Miller
Art Baker
Aurora
Iil
Jim “Duff
Lee Gilbert
DeKalb
Jim McGlynn
Aursora
Miller
Baker
Wyllys Knight
United Press
London
England
Dublin
Dail Eireann
Eamon de Valera
Ireland
Lloyd George
House of Commons
Dail
de Valera
Sinn Fein
Commons
City Employee Loses Tire and Fails to Report Incident
Solon, a city water works employee, bought a Ford roadster and left it at the police station area while seeking a suitable savage. A tire and rim disappeared from the car rear, discovered by a passerby. Officer Rowe traced the tire to a local youth who sold it, and city hall hints Solon discussed the missing tire. Settlement likely to avoid prosecution for the responsible youth.
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Will Solon
City Water Works Department
Solon
Rowe
Travelers of New Company to Start Out Soon
Traveling representatives of the Superior Washing Machine company, recently moved from Sterling, are now getting Ford cars equipped for road service. Harry H. Wagner will handle Wisconsin, and the Ford demonstrator is in a specially built body. An Iowa rep has worked weeks but the car was prepared in another state and not inspected here. The firm aims to deploy many salesmen soon to accelerate business. Wagner plans to depart once another demonstrator is ready.
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Superior Washing Machine Company
Sterling
Ford
Harry H. Wagner
Wisconsin
Iowa
Harry Wagner
de Valera
Sinn Fein
Ireland
Great Britain
Great Bri
Dail Éireann
Britain
Lloyd George
England
Cement Road Near Elburn Almost Done
Ss E Bradt state highway commissioner returns to town for a day or two and says the cement road near Elburn is advancing quickly with about two miles left to lay before it opens to the public. Once finished travelers can drive from Clinton to Chicago on cement and detours near Clinton and between Elburn and Geneva will be removed, improving the route for tourists.
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Ss. E. Bradt
Elburn
DeKalb
Chicago
Clinton
Geneva
Band Concert At Park Draws Crowds In Poor Weather
Large attendance despite threatening skies for the last regular park concert. The program ends the season with a planned request night next Tuesday, entries due to C F Toenniges or C H Palmer before Monday noon.
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Park
Annie's Woods
DeKalb Yesterd
Band Boys
C. F. Toenniges
C. H. Palmer
Erie shops move sparks union protest in Chicago
Chicago shipping and railroad unions prepared to contest the Erie shops transfer at Marion Ohio to a private contractor under non union terms. The move prompts a union strike threat and questions over the Transportation Act and the Esch Cummins law, as board rulings loom and other carriers consider similar outsourcing.
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United Press
Chicago
United States Railroad Labor Board
Erie
Marion
Ohio
Railway Service Company
Labor Board
New York Central
Railroad Labor Board and Transportation Act
Switchmen's Union
Western Railroad
Aay
Railroad Labor Board
United States
Erie Road
Davison
International Association of Machinists
Washington, D. C
Erie Railroad
Representative Huddleston
Ala
House
Interstate Commerce Committee
Huddleston
Maple Park Plans Labor Day Picnic Big Homecoming
Maple Park residents plan a major Labor Day picnic and monster homecoming with strong support from nearby town merchants. Details to be announced later as organizers prepare for what could be the town’s largest ever event. A stove fire in Ray Davis’s South Third Street kitchen caused smoke and roof openings but was contained with a large chemical tank and minimal damage.
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Maple Park
Ray Davis
South Third Street
Strong winds topple signs along Lincoln Highway
Signs along the Lincoln Highway between DeKalb and Maple Park were blown down by a wind and rain storm early today. Reported damage includes several small signs and some cornfields may be affected. Local advertisers face removal of debris and cleanup.
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Lincoln Highway
DeKalb
Maple Park
Bonami Sees Anglo French Errors Over Silesian Ques tion
Rome reports Premier Bonami criticized Anglo French actions on the Silesian question, saying discord forced formal reference to the League of Nations. He claimed Supreme Council rulings sidelined a decisive gas issue and affected the outcome.
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Bonami
England
France
United Press
Rome
Italy
League of Nations
Supreme Council
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New York
Fuhl
American Automobile Association
James &. Lewis
Reynolds
Tabor
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