Battle on suffrage writs amid Tennessee injunctions
In Nashville on August 25 anti suffragists obtained a temporary injunction barring the house and senate from acting on ratification. The filing, supplementing earlier suits that targeted the governor speakers and secretary of state, aims to stop certifying the ratification resolution. The case centers on whether Tennessee ratified the suffrage amendment and whether officials may certify the action despite the injunction.
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Sen
Tennessee
Secretary of State
Nashville
Tenn
Aus
Cours Wullits
Ami
AY Saberts
Colby
Truth About Mad Dogs Told By DeKalb Man
DeKalb man delivers a long communication to The Chronicle disputing dog bite myths. He cites scientists, dismisses hot weather as a cause, and warns against killing dogs after bites. He urges immediate action and notes rabies can develop days after a bite.
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Dekalb
Betty & Ghee
Lakers Leave On Automobile Tour Yesterday
The Lakers left on a two week automobile tour yesterday with Mrs Laker. The party planned to visit Wisconsin labs and possibly reach Buffalo, hoping to spend time at each destination and return by Sunday evening if possible.
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Lakers
Laker Lek
Auto
Buffalo
Wisconsin
Plunge to Death in Chicago River Reported Drowning
An early morning incident on the Chicago River ended when three men were believed drowned after the craft they rode crashed into a fence and tumbled down an embankment. Authorities pursue leads. the victims were described as young men with alleged involvement in a machine ride.
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Chicago
Chiago
Chengo
Express Company Needs No Second Star Ruling
Washington dispatch reports Interstate Commerce Commission ruling that American Railway Express Co. is not required to pay extra for handling parcels weighing over 125 pounds within office buildings or parks. The decision focuses on weight-based charges and carrier obligations under current regulations.
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Washington, F
Commerce
Yieday
American Raiway Expres Co
The Rider and Lady Fingers At Ocean Venll Enlo
A fragmented notice mentions a film program featuring The Rider at the Ocean venue, paired with Lady Fingers and Lime, with dates and admission details unclear. An employment ad lists Help Wanted for Kansas City area screw operators and light machine work positions, plus Kohler Die and Specialty Co. listings.
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Kansas City
Screw Man
Kohler Die and Speciality Co
Harding Campaign Speech Prep In Marion With Harding Rumors
In Marion Ohio August 5 campaign whispers swirl around a major league of nations speech to be delivered Saturday to the Indiana delegation. Harding plans a high profile address, with Col George Harvey assisting and Senior Knox reviewing the text. Health may hinder a conference with Lloyd George as late editorial notes debate over a $14 million fundraising claim. Hughes is slated to visit Marion tomorrow for a Republican headquarters event.
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Marion
Ohio
Ais League of Nations
Todiana
Warren G. Harding
Pomimes
Col. Ghorze Harvey
Ter Foe
League
Haerdime
Senior Knox
Pennerlvania
Senaate
Amo
Harding
Weiter Phy Harding Hiree
Hardige Tuiay
Cox
New York
N. Y
Auswill H. Hays
Republican Nations
Maine
Aus
Charls E. Hughes
Marden
Court Bailiff Shoots Cop in Chicago Dive
A municipal court bailiff Marchey Millar confessed to shooting two policemen in a Chicago dive cafe during a dispute over alleged insults to a dancer. An associate allegedly corroborated the confession, claiming the officers intended harm.
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Chicago
Ee Chicake
Wiliam Uf
Wey
Ant James Muleatey
Marchey Millar
Eutherines
sid_ Millar
Population figure for Kansas City announced in 1929 report
The commerce bureau released the 1929 population total for Kansas City as 224,420, reflecting an increase of 76,029 or about 51 percent. The item appears among want ads in the issue.
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Washington, DC
Kansas City
Former DeKalb Resident Now Is Candidate
Mary DeKalb county people are keenly interested in the candidacy over in Kane county of Major mer S Phillips for the republican nomination for state representative in the general assembly. Mayer Phillips is an old DeKalb county boy and is related to about half the township of Pierce where his people once resided before sailing to Aurora. Present indications are that Ma Phillips will seek the field for the nomination, a condition of affairs which his magnificent war record entitles him to. He has served through two wars. He was with Company I of the old Third Winds in Porto Rico in the Spanish American war and has risen in the service until in the war he was a major in the United States Cavalry, serving in France where he saw a lot of hard fighting he is prominent in American circles and is a Shriny n La.
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Mary DeKalb County
Kane County
Mer S. Phillips
Henerat
Mayer Phillips
DeKalb
Pierce
Aurora
Ma Phillips
Company I
Old Third Winds
Porto Rico
United States Cavalry
France
Ridicule the Suit of Member to Regain Coin
Loyannee of Columbus Ohio reports a suit filed by B G Callahan president of the Columbus Yardmen Association seeking funds held by the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen. The suit asks a court to compel members to contribute deposits to the brotherhood.
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Loyannee
Columbus
Ohio
B. G. Callahan
Columbus Yardmen's Association
Brotherhood
Veutts
de Ag di Val
Packing House Workers Plea To Judge Proceeding In Chicago
Hearings for petitions by 120000 packing lease employees opened before Arbitrator Alsehuler. Redmond F. Brennan of Kansas City to present arguments for petitioners. Proceedings may extend two weeks. A threatened strike in the yards was averted when members of the livestock union union name met objections of the employer committee.
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Pete
Chicago
Alsehuler
Redmond F. Brennan
Kansas City
Livestock Union Li
Ornan
Dixon Cop Injury After High Speed Chase on Seventh Street
Police motorcycle officer Dixon wrecked while pursuing a car traveling about 50 mph on Seventh Street near the city limits Friday night around 10 30 pm. The pursuit ended when his bike skidded on cement causing injuries expected to keep him out of action for a period. The chased car approached from the Citi case road toward the city two blocks ahead. Young People's Community party announced at the high school for Tuesday August 24 featuring Black Cat Orchestra with 35 cents admission at 225.
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Dixon
Alent
Citicase Road
Young Peoples’ Community Party
Black Cat Orchestra
Golf Champion to defend Western title at Oak Park
Mrs Perry Fisk the Western woman golfer defends her title this week at Oak Park Country Club in the Western Championship tourney. Top contenders include Mrs Melvin Jones Glen Oak last year’s winner, Miss Elizabeth Klotz Indian Hill, Miss Edith Cummin Onwentsia, Mrs F C Letts Jr Onwentsia, Western champion 1917, and Mrs J S Pritchard Bat Creek. The course is in good condition after rain and is a standout test in the loest district.
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Perry Fis
Oak Park Country Club
Tribune
Todis
Melvin’ Jones
Glen Oak
Perry Fisk
Kishwaukee
Elizabeth Klotz
Indian Hill
Edith Cummin
Onwentsia
F.C. Letts Jr
J. S. Pritchard
Bate Creek
Myra Helmer
Midlot
Circus Call Draws Chicago Boy Into Train Incident
A 40 year old Chicago youth known as a little felon was found by railroad workers at a coal chute on a client’s train. Police took him to the station after coworkers fed him and gave him coins. Officers sought his parents' address and learned he liked the circus and hoped to work there a while.
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Ringling Brothers
Bodman
Tad
Chicago
Rewe
Concidine
broughht _ Joe
Drunks Fined in Police Court Amid Weekend Arrests
Police court records show Tom Kerwin and Peter Rudich fined today after weekend arrests. Judge V A Clidden commented that fines vary by case, noting that a man deemed a slow offender pays more while a solemn offender pays less.
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Tom Kerwin
Peter Rudich
Earthing
V. A. Clidden
Local Photographer Heads on Vacation to Milwaukee and Chicago
Local photographer Natusch leaves today for a week long vacation. Much of the trip is spent in Milwaukee for the national convention of the Photographers Association of America. Afterward he proceeds to Chicago for a few days with Mrs Natusch. Chief passenger H O Shaver was noted today.
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Natusch
Milwaukee
Photographers’ Association of America
Chicago
Campaign expenditures committee to hear party leaders
National chairmen and treasurers of the Democratic and Republican parties will testify before the senate campaign expenditures committee in Chicago on Monday. Governor Cox will be asked for details about a purported $15,000,000 Republican fund. Subpoenas will target Will H. Wars, Fred Upham, George White, Wilbur Marsh, and F. E. Fess. The panel aims to examine both parties’ presidential campaign spending as it reconvenes after a six week pause.
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Kenyon
Reed
Missouri
Will H. Wars
Republican Pair
Fred Upham
George White
Democratic National Committee
Wilbur Marsh
Iowa
F. E. Fess
Ohio
Republican Congressional Committee
Cox
Republ
Hays
Edge
New Jersey
Europe
Chicago
Senate Campaign Expenditures Committee
Coax
W.S. Kenyon
S. PL
Spencer
No Confetti Bans Sweep Hartford Buildings
In Hartford, Cupid clashes with janitors over confetti left behind by wedding celebrations. Insurance firms and clerks face littered offices as the city battles scattered colored paper during August. The uproar leads company presidents to post notices banning traditional confetti contests in some buildings.
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Hartford
Conn
Cupid
Jmany Skris
Assembly Meeting Tonight To Discuss Chautauqua Funding
A local meeting of supporters who financed this year’s Chautauqua assembly is set for tonight. With about 290 tickets needed to ensure the event proceeds, organizers aim to outline plans and spur immediate ticket sales as the assembly begins in roughly a week.
Bennett Returns to Lead Toronto C and N W Dominion
Bennett B Ti Bennett previously serving as freight and passenger agent for the C N W with base in DeKalb is reassigned to Toronto to become general agent for the line in Canada. He had returned to northern Illinois during wartime governance disruptions and resumes his former role as the company stabilizes operations. Kiss Dance Wednesday Night Electric Park. 227
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B. Ti. Bennett
DeKat
Toronto
Canada
Dominion
Illinois
Barry Wagner Takes Up Work in Chicago Now
Harry H Wagner of the Retail Merchants bureau plans leaving Denver August 13 to become western advertising representative for Brewster Publishing of Brooklyn NY He will reside in Chicago and work with Archer A King Inc at 749 Peoples Bank building His territory extends from Buffalo NY to the Pacific coast and he will handle Motion Picture Motion Picture Class and Shadowland magazines.
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Harry Waser
Chicago
Denver
Harry H. Wagner
Retail Merchants’ Bureau
The
Civic and Commercial Association
Brewster Publishing Company
Brooklyn
Archer A. King, Inc
Peoples Bank Building
Brewster Company
Buffalo
N. Y
Wilson Frowns On Foes Plan In Roumania
Washington dispatch reports John G. White at Warsaw has been instructed by the State Department to disapprove any Polish army advance into Roumanian territory and to convey the stance to the Polish government if needed. The move underscores U S opposition to territorial changes during the conflict and confirms coordinated policy from Washington.
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Wilson
Roumania
United Press
Washington, D. C
John G. White
Warsaw
State Department
United States
Roumanis
White
England Dominates Relay as Antwerp Events Conclude
In Antwerp England wins the 16000 meter relay with a time of 21 5. The American team places fourth. Finland takes the 10000 meter cross country title with England second and Sweden third. U S finishes fourth.
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Vy United Dres Antwerp
Belgium
England
Finland
Sweden
Mike Walsh Finds Our Corn Best in State
Mike Walsh reports from Harvard Illinois that DeKalb County has the best corn this year, praising statewide quality while accompanying Hon Edward J Shurtlett candidate for United States senator during a southern Illinois tour through 22 counties.
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Mike Walsh
Mike
Harvard
Illnois
Edward J. Shurtlett
United States
The
Harvard Herald
Ilinois
DeKalb County
Cox to Speak in Lansing on September 3
The western campaign itinerary for Governor Cox was released by Democratic headquarters. The first speech is set for Lansing Michigan on September 3.
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Cox
Lansing
Michigan
Upite Press
New York
N. Y
Mich
Circus Passes Through City Early Today
Ringling Mivners Marcus in Rockford to move property from Chicago to Winnebago county city used North Western tracks. The circus passed several sections with a final switchover at the tower around 9 30 this morning.
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Ringling Mivners
Marcus
Rockford
Heath
North Western
Chicago
Winnebago
Coal Shortage in DeKalb Warns Local Dealers
DeKalb area coal dealers warn the supply is seriously short with not enough stock to meet even a tenth of demand. Buyers delaying orders risk being left without fuel as shipments and coke allocations tighten, and some customers count on cars on the tracks before ordering. Local prospects look bleak without more transport capacity and timely purchases.
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DeKalb
Egypt independence recognition discussed by Times report
London reports tentative accord for Britain to recognize Egypt as independent while Britain would guarantee Egypt against outside aggression after talks between Viscount Miller's mission and Zagud Pasha. The Times published the notice of the possible agreement pending confirmation. Kiss Dance advertised at Electric Park Wednesday night.
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United Press
London
England
the Times
Great Britain
Egypt
Viscount Miller
Zagud Pasha
Poles Seek Breakthroughs on Front Amid Brest Litovsk Talks
In a broad dispatch from Moscow to London, Russian troops retreat from Brest Litovsk as Poles push north of Ofstrof and advance toward Ostrow. Reports from Warsaw and Paris confirm encirclement risks, 35,000 prisoners counted, and new gains near Przasnysz and Mlowa. Baltic and Danzig corridors see tensions as Wrangel’s forces gain, with heavy fighting across Poland and adjacent regions.
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United Press
Moscow
Russia
London
Brest Litovsk
Lomza
Ofstrof
Bug
Paris
France
Aue
Poland
Warsaw
Soldan
Grandenz
Lloyd George
Great Britain
Giolliti
Italy
Lucerne
Watson
England
Pilsudski
Ostrom
Caycer
Briansk
Lemberg
Danzig
Graudenz
Wrangel
Berlin
Germany
Kovno
United Telegraph Company
Bite Kude
Guleydon
Pinsburg
Marveillaise
Littorals
Sea of Azof
Black Sea
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Wallace Reid
Oak Park
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Gorgis
Iby United Press
Ang. PN
Terrence McSweeney
Cork
Prixton
Sinn Fein Council
Dublin
Owll
Belfast
Swanzy
Lisbon
Athlone
East
Tonigt
Bennett
Electric Park
Barry Wagner
Antwerp
Circus
Mlowa
Przasnysz
Ottoka
Silionis
H. E. Secor
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