Olson Girl Slaying Probe Tracks Wisconsin Youth Trail
Charleston dispatch reports J B Bowman, tied to Erdman Olson case in Prairie du Chien Wisconsin, wired a friend for funds to aid Olson’s escape. Bowman arrested in Charleston but claimed involvement for another party amid claims Olson is in the city. Prairie du Chien authorities broadened the hunt as ships and supply disruptions loom in Great Lakes region.
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Dee. S
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Erdmanson
Prairie du Chien
Clara Olson
Olson
Suarl
Mervin Helverson
Mount Sterling
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Helverson
S. C
U.P
J. B. Bowman
Erdman Olson
Wisconsin
Carolina
James H. Bowman
Merven
Council In Short Deliberates Swift City Hall Meeting
City council met briefly in the evening at the chambers dispatching routine items. A petition on noise from the DeKalb Ice plant was referred to the city attorney, and third street Lincoln Highway traffic bin matters were deferred. The memorial clock relocation was left to the street alley committee and the public works commissioner to act.
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Third Street
Lincoln Highway
Chamber of Commerce
Merchants Division
DeKalb Streets
Elks ¢Lulg
Commissioner of Public Works
Real Christmas Store Ad Promises Unusual Shopper Advantages
The listing for LESLIES DeKULLS Real Christmas Store highlights early shopper advantages including exceptional stock, better service, and low net price terms with part payments. It presents a vivid ad pitch to attract customers with a focus on affordability and selection.
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Leslies DeKull
Li Peer
San Francisco youth held after Holdup near Geneva
John Ryan of San Francisco aged around six or seven held up Earl Pardon of Elburn for cash, bound his hands and left him in a ditch. He was arrested by Motorcycle Officer Elmendorf and Dana Gray after police pursued him along the highway and reached a Corbin corner filling station. The suspect, described as not a professional, claimed an orphaned past and said he bought a sun gun in Chicago for about $10. Police noted the weapon was a cheap calibre duble action pistol.
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San Francisco
I. L. Elmendorf
Dana Gray
Ryan
Earl Pardon
Areh
Geneva
Reachy
Gene Meyers
Corbhind Corners
Iyan
Ureh
Earl Pardun
Elburn
Aurora
Bulck Company
Mardun
Ityan
Pardon
DeKalb
Ivan
Fl Company
Tiwell
Chicago
Farm Bureau pushes federal aid and Muscle Shoals bid
Chicago and Washington reports reveal American Farm Bureau Federation delegates urging immediate federal action to create a cooperative surplus handling system and to back the Cyenanid Company bid for the Muscle Shoals fertilizer plant, while pressing broader reforms to stabilize farm economics and curb surplus issues nationwide.
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American Farm Bureau
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Farm Bureau
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Amercan
Treasury Department
Musele Shoals
Cyenanid Company
Ofhoe
Anistt
St. Lawrence Waterway
Chicago
Dec. S
U.P
Federal Reserve Banking System
Lowden
Illinois
National Farm Bureau Federation
Coolidge
Federation Farm Relief
Mc Dermott to Stand Trial As Murderer
Canton court overruled defense motion for venue change in the Don Mellett murder case. A 40 name special venire was drawn to select the jury to hear testimony on the underworld aspect of the case.
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Mc Dermott
Road Houses At Marion Burned In Night Fire
Four road houses north of Marion Illinois were destroyed by a blaze that started last night and spread into today. No occupants were present in the buildings, which had recently been closed by federal injunctions. County officials could not assign blame for the fires along the county highway.
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Prohibition Enforcement Focuses On Liquor Rings
Washington reports the federal crackdown against organized liquor rings as Treasury officials, led by Assistant Secretary Andrews, press for stronger enforcement to curb bootlegging and violence. Hearings reveal scarce supply of good liquor, reliance on grain distillates, and a boosted secret disbursement fund to protect agents. Continuous questions from Rep. Gallivan highlight staffing gaps and rumored large-scale bootleg operations on the island.
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Washington
O.R
Andrews
Death of States Senator William McKinley
The body of Senator William McKinley was moved to his Champaign home after his death from prostate cancer in Martinsville. A Republican veteran who served in the House from 1904 to 1912 and then in the Senate, he was noted for wealth and charitable donations. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at First Presbyterian Church in Champaign.
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Tod
Tee
Wiliam
Inies
Chasipaien
McKinley
Pat Pens
Todeck
Prst
Presbyterian Church
Champaign
McKinley Whs
Congress
Senate
Lind
Prank JL. Smith
McKinler
George McKinley
House of Representatives
Clinic Sees 800 Patients Beyond County Tuberculosis Drive
Today at the American Wire and Steel building a crowded clinic conducted under Irene Maurice county tuberculosis nurse with Ruth McGinnis and Carolion Franklin assisting. Dr J J Rice led examinations as 800 patients were checked and many more visited over time. People traveled from Kingston and the county south end for the event. Santa Claus will visit Leslie's all day Saturday with gifts for every child.
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American Wire & Steel Wyfare
Irene Maurice
Tiberculosis
Ruth McGinnis
Carolion Franklin
J.J. Rice
Irene Minrice
Kingston
Santa Claus
Leslie
Senate Hears Bork Motion to Take Up Potson Gas Treaty
Congress Today reports senators debate admission of a Bork motion to take up a gas treaty while committee hearings address privileges and elections along with a war veterans patent bill. Treasury and Post Office appropriations begin debate as naval officers discuss pepper affairs and disarmament.
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Bork
Deven
Gould
Howse
Ivinger
Treasury and
Post Office
Naval
Congress
Residents Protest Noisy New Machine at Dekallylee Plant
A petition was presented to the city council by Destin L. Pateson seeking an injunction to halt noisy testing of a new machine at the Dekallylee Company plant. The machine began testing last week, runs five days, and will not operate again until after the new year, with mufflers planned. The city attorney and state attorney said action depends on district court, while the residents push for relief as the machine’s noise alarms them.
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Destin L. Pasteson
DeKallylee Company
Casey
Artificts
Ubtainey
Assistice
Stite
Cassius Pust
Suns
Gould Bribery Charge Probe Is Set Going
Washington December 8 The privileges and elections committee set in motion a Senate investigation into bribery charges against Senator Arthur St Gould Republican Maine. A five member subcommittee led by Senator Guy Goff West Virginia will hear evidence over Goulds 100000 donation to J K Flemings premiership campaign in New Brunswick Canada. Other members named include Senators Shortridge California Deneen Himnals King Utah and Geor Democrat Georgia.
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Senate
Arthur St. Gould
Maine
Guy Dr. Goff
West Virginia
Gould
J. K. Fleming
New Brunswick
Canada
Goff
Cormtree
Shortridge
California
Deneen
King
Utah
Geor Democrat
Georgia
Large Sum Found in Farm Fire Ruins
Deputies combing the destroyed home of John Jarman near Wihhead Wisconsin recovered a tin can with $10,000 in securities. Investigators search the burned remains for further valuables after the fire killed Jarman’s wife and left him badly injured.
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Til
Faray
John Jarman
Wihhead
Wis
Jarman
Denby Witness in Oil Reserve Transfer Case
Lena Denby former secretary of the navy testified as a surprise defense witness in the Fats Dohe ny oil conspiracy trial. She said she urged President Harding in 1921 to issue an executive order transferring naval oil reserves to the Interior Department due to depletion reports and concerns of drainage.
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Doe
Lena Denby
Secretary of Navy
Harding
Navy
Interior Department
Denby
California
Naval Rss
Omnes
Foll
Hogan
Secretary of Interior
Tim
Couc
Denny
Death notice for Mrs G D Bennett of Rockford
Mr and Mrs BB Still and Mr and Mrs WJ Sherman of this city received word today of the death of Mrs G D Bennett, sister of the two families. A resident of Rockford for several years, she suffered a stroke a week ago Saturday and remained gravely ill. Sisters from this city went to Rockford to be with her during illness.
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Still
WJ. Sherman
G. D. Bennett
Rockford
Sherman
Bennett
Former Head of Honduras Passes Away
New Orleans records the death of 84 year old former Honduran president Dr Francesco Bergran who arrived last July for medical treatment and spent his time bedridden. He served as provisional president in 1999 for about a year and was a former Honduras congress member.
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New Orleans
Dee
Francesco Bergran
Honduras
Begran
Weather forecast for Illinois turns stormy and wet
Mostly cloudy tonight with a chance of rain and snow in the northwest and rain in the south. By Thursday night conditions may worsen with steadier precipitation in parts of the state.
President Coolidge Seeks Budget For Dry Law Enforcement
President Coolidge asked Congress for about 4.0 billion dollars for 1928 to support dry law enforcement and related agencies, including a strengthened Coast Guard. He urged staying within the expressed will of the people and the eighteenth amendment, while proposing a temporary tax relief by next year. He noted no funds would be requested for new cruisers, focusing on enforcement and economy.
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Colidge
Congress
Washin
Coast Guard
United States
Coolidge
Mellon reports high prosperity and rising income in 1927
Secretary Mellon told Congress that national income reached a new peak with widespread prosperity despite uneven gains in some industries. He urged passage of legislation, warned against permanent income tax cuts, and highlighted strong savings, life insurance, and securities demand while noting a large but manageable federal debt and continued consumer buying.
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Mellon
Congress
Mellin
Treasury
United States
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