May Summon Obenchain May Summon Obenchain
Los Angeles August 19 United Press says Ralph Obenchain a Chicago lawyer who defended his divorced wife Madelynne may be called before the county grand jury to testify about alleged evidence he claims shows her innocence. He may seek to avoid testifying on attorney client grounds. Also Mrs Manuelita Balk denied any implication in John Belton Kennedy murder saying she knew him as a boy and recalling a Beverly Glen cottage night with snakes being mentioned.
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United Press
Los Angeles
Calif
Ralph Obenchain
Chicago
Madelynne
Keyes
Obenchain
Grand Jury
Testi
Tocause Nas
Cal
Manuelita Balk
John Belton Kennedy
Kennedy
el Paso
Beverly Glen
Tle
Sheriff's Office
Slap at Governor in Seek Injunction Plea
United Press reports Augustus Peabody of Chicago seeks leave to file an injunction to block Governor Small from directing the $500000 state reserve fund. Judge E S Smith in Sangamon county is to hear the matter next Wednesday. The plea, filed by Attorney Dodd for Peabody, targets State Auditor Russell and State Treasurer Edward Miller.
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United Press
Springfield
Governor Small
E. S. Smith
Sangamon
Smith
Dodd
Chicago
Augustus Peabody
Russell
Edward Miller
New Clue Traced In Missing $100,000 Cash Case
United Press reports search for 100000 dollars vanished after James Colisimo’s murder. Investigators pursue claims that Colisimo deposited funds for friends at the defunct Michigan Avenue Trust Co, with no bank record found. Warren Burgin, former president, faces embezzlement charges and is thought to be in Mexico.
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United Press
Chicago
James Colisimo
Cap
Michigan Avenue Trust Company
Colisimo
Warren Burgin
Issing
Dent
The
Trust Company
Mexico
Steel Company Whistle Trials Noon Test
Consternation in the residence district as the American Steel and Wire whistle blew several times at noon. Officials explained one plant’s whistle was tested after repairs and workers who headed for the factory returned home within minutes.
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American Steel & Wire Company
Sky Fire Department
House Committee Action May Block Wood Governorship
The House military affairs committee, by a large majority, rejected the Senate provision that Major General Leonard Wood may take the Philippine Islands governorship without resigning his army post, signaling a potential hurdle to his acceptance.
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House
Wood
Washington, D. C
Leonard Wood
Phillippine Islands
Senate
Germany in New Whine
United Press reports Berlin says the Wirth government would fall if it accepts the Versailles peace treaty terms offered by the United States. Negotiations with Chancellor Wirth hinge on German support and objections to the American terms seen as too French and excessive amid property claims and Lusitania issues.
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United Press
Berlin
Germany
United States
Frank Vanderup
Inhich
Versailles
Evanston man prints city directory for Val Paraiso Ltd
F. K. Bumstead of Evanston has overseen gelling out a 496 page Val Paraiso city directory, ready for delivery next week. He also notes a forthcoming Waukegan directory printing in The Chronicle office within weeks. Bumstead expresses satisfaction with the work handled by the office.
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F. K .Bumstead
Evanston
DeKalb
Val Paraiso, Ltd
Chronicle
Waukegan
Burmatead
Aurora Police Report Ford Stolen From Streets
Aurora police report a Ford coupe stolen some time last night in the city. DeKalb officers aided in recovering the vehicle. Police have the license plate number 506780.
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Aurora
Ford
Aurora Police Department Cinnimals Today
DeKalb
Pacific Settlements Ahead of Disarmament Talks
Washington and Paris report consensus that Pacific affairs must be settled before disarmament. Lloyd George and French officials describe a forthcoming conference as desirable and likely to shape progress. Paris press voices cautious optimism about the disarmament process and its potential success.
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Washington
D. C
Lloyd George
House of Commons
Paris
France
Marechal Mutin
Hacling
Prernier Brinn
Still Confer Over The Anti Beer Measure
Washington August 19. The Federal Prohibition Commissioner Baynes receives informal applications from a few breweries to manufacture beer for medicinal use. Senate and House conferees remain deadlocked on the anti medicinal beer bill with no quick agreement in sight. Conferees favor the Stanley amendment penalizing officers who search private homes without warrants while House conferees seek a modification.
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Lied Presshington
D. C
Federal Prohibition Comissioner
Baynes
Res Af Breweries
House
Senate
Ate
Merchant Loses $270 in Check Forgery Swindle
Angust Lindfors of Pleasant street reported to police that Fred W. Gray cashed a forged $270 check signed by Charles Wedberg. The check cleared another bank before being presented at the First National bank, and Gray had left the state to avoid investigation.
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Angust Lindfors
Pleasant Street
Fred W. Gray
Charles Wedberg
First National Bank
Michael Donlin Nearing Major Operation in Elgin Hospital
It is reported today that Michael Donlin was expected to undergo a major operation at the hospital in Elgin for an ailment that has troubled him for some time. Donlin's many friends in De Kalb hope for favorable reports after the procedure.
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Michael Donlin
Elgin
Donlin
DeKalb
Chautauqua Opens as DeKalb Awaits Program Rich in Talent
The Redpath Chautauqua advance representative P H Porter is in DeKalb for the August 2 opening. The 1921 program features The Man From Home With an New York cast, As You Like It with Ben Greet Players, Katharine Ridgeway, Ralph Bing sham, National Male Quartet, Chapel Singers, Oceanic Concert Company and 17 attractions. The event is praised as a community asset and a morale booster. Clarence Lee a DeKalb County World War I veteran is buried after dying in action October 18 1918. He lived with his aunt and uncle the Staurlands and is survived by a sister and four brothers. Funeral services set for two and three oclock with American Legion Post in charge.
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Redpath Bureau
P. H. Porter
Porter
Uinger
de Kalb
New York
Katharine Ridge- Way
Ralph Bingsham
Chau‘tauqua
America
National
Chapel Singers
Oceanic Concert Company
DeKalb
Royal Committee
Lincoln Highway
Clarence Lee
DeKalb County
Ole Staurland
Co. K
Tie
Co. G
Lee
Blackhawk
Staur_land
Shabbona
Ben Osland
Clare
Lewis
Henry
Peter
Charles
Sycamore
Staurland Howe
North Lee Norwegian Lutheran Church
American Legion Post
Senate Passes Townsend Good Road Bill Substitute
The senate today passed the Townsend Federal Good Road Bill as a substitute for the Dowell bill. The measure, approved by the house, advances to conference.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Senate
House
Auto Grave Unearths in 80-Foot Quarry Pool
Summit Aug 19 three bodies trapped in a car submerged in an 80 foot quarry pool are being exhumed by diver Jack Blair who says he found them while recovering cars abandoned for insurance. Police assist as another search is planned and nearly 100 cars were recovered from the pool.
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Summit
Jack Blair
Blair
Rotary Club to Back Farmers Picnic on August 31
At a Thursday noon meeting the Rotary club unanimously voted to support a large farmers picnic set for August 31. Secretary of Agriculture Henry Wallace will speak, with Rotarians aiming to ensure a big success. Prof. C. W. Whitten sent muskellunge from Chain Lakes and joined the meeting. The noon leader was Prof. G. T. Ragdale.
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Rotary Club
Henry Wallace
Rotarians
C. W. Whitten
Chain Lakes
G. T. Ragsdale
Mapple Park Excluded in Kane County Road Plan
Kane County Supervisors set Sept 13 meeting to consider removing Maple Park from a proposed state aid road in the north western section. Road and bridge committee members favor a direct route with fewer curves. Hampshire Virgil and Blackberry towns would stay on the route.
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Maple Park
Kane County
Board of Supervisors
Hampshire
Virgil
Blackberry
Man Dies After Train Collision Near Malta
R H Stevens 35 of Cedar Rapids Iowa was struck by a westbound freight while attempting to board an eastbound passenger train near Malta at six this morning. He suffered fatal skull fracture and a broken leg, died later at De Kalb city hospital. Authorities expect an inquest if death is confirmed.
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Malta
R. H. Stevens
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
de Kalb
J. S. Rankin
Cty Hospital
Agent Allen
Time and Half on Railroads Upheld Today
The U S Railroad Labor Board in Chicago upholds time and a half for overtime for all railroad shopmen after eight hours and on Sundays and holidays. It penalizes nonessential Sunday shop work while preserving seven core rules of the national agreement, with some carrier-favored modifications and a dissenting view from W O Fortune.
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United
W. O.fortune
Wilson Not A Possibility At Conference
Washington August 19 Woodrow Wilson and his strongest backers in the league of nations fight have been eliminated from consideration by a Democratic member of the American delegation to the disarmament conference. The move signals Senator Underwood of Alabama and Senator Pomerene of Ohio as the leading Democratic possibilities.
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Washington, D. C
Woodrow Wilson
League of Nations
Wilson
King
Utah
Harding
Underwood
Alabama
Pomerone
Ohio
Meat Packing Industry Nearing Normal Pace Says Wright
New York August 19 The meat packing industry one of the nation's largest is rapidly returning to a normal basis according to Thomas E Wilson of Chicago president of the American Institute of Meat Packers He notes better production and steady demand as prices ease corporate activity remains resilient in the sector
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New York
N. Y
Thomas E. Wilson
Chicago
American Institute of Meat Packers
New York Man Claims Hiring to Kill Mrs Stillman
Samuel O Harris, 20, of New York, told the Kansas City Post he was hired to assassinate Mrs Fifi Stillman. Harris, arrested in Kansas City, said four companions were to participate but he did not know who organized the plot.
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United Press
Kansas City
Samuel O. Harris
New York
Kansas City Post
Fifi Stillman
Harris
Mission Folk Plan Meeting on Fox River
The annual Young People's Day by De Kalb Batavia Elgin and Lilly Lake societies will be Sunday August 21 at Herrington Park Geneva. Prof Marcus Cheng of China will speak Swedish and English with R E G Hjerpi Sweden Mission Covenant official attending. Special singing from represented churches follows services at 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM with motor trips leaving North Seventh Street church at 7:30 AM.
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Mission Folk Plan Meeting
Fox River
DeKalb
Batavia
Elgin
Lilly Lake
Herrington Park
Geneva
Marcus Cheng
China
Cheng
Swedish Mission Covenant School
R. E. G. Hjerpi
Swedish Mission Covenant of America
North Seventh Street
Police Hunt Booze Ship Linked to Whisky Ring
Cleveland police monitor a second liquor cargo vessel said to have sailed from Canada and tied to the Venice case. The ship, leaving Canada earlier, heads toward Cleveland unaware of the Venice’s fate.
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Cleveland, O
Canada
Venice
Cleveland
Autoists Urged to Stop Leaving Cars On Street At Night
Chief Riddell warns city drivers to illuminate cars left on streets overnight or face storage and towing fees. He cites numerous complaints and risks of theft or damage, noting violators may be compelled to cover damages. Four cars observed along Lincoln Highway last night, only one with a red light.
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Riddelyl
Police Department
Lincoln Highway
Staid Cape Cod Scene Today of Near Lynching
A mob of angry residents armed with axes crowbars and sledgehammers marched on the Barnstable county jail demanding the surrender of three men accused of a brutal attack on Miss Helen Butler and her escort. Jail guards fired into the air to deter the crowd which dispersed within an hour.
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United Press
Barnstable
Mass
Helen Butlers
Cape Cod
Miss Butler
Este
Britain in Last Offer to Ireland Is Rejected
Lloyd George and Curzon said in Parliament that Britain had offered all possible concessions to Ireland and warned rejection could endanger Crown authority and unity of empire. They urged acceptance to avoid economic ruin and a gravely worsened Irish situation.
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London
England
Lloyd George
House of Commons
Marquis Curzon
House of Lords
Ireland
Curzon
Lord George
de Valera
Nca
Teelana
The
Commons
Dall Eireann
Executive Council
Best news for motorists yet received on crossings
Motorists learn that a carload of crossing planks has arrived for the North Western line after weeks of delay. When Fourth Street crossing is patched, the road bed will be fixed so future planks need little attention. Work may start soon as crews are available and the car is unloaded.
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North We
J. H. Bratton
North Western
Bratton
Fourth Street
Homer Pigeon Decides to Remain Here
A homing pigeon from a flock of 6 000 released last Sunday chose to stay in De Kalb for the winter. It perched on Wilbur Hope's office window ledge where Miss Mret Gleason has begun caring for it, planning to feed and handle it as cold weather approaches.
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DeKalb
K. C
Wilbur Hope
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Dove
Gers
Pacific
Legion
Bulletin
City Hospital
Britain
Eamon de Valera
Homer Pigeon
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