SMALL SUIT HEARING UP
Springfield WL Feb 2 The issue of Governor Len Small’s accounting for state funds returns to the spotlight as the supreme court opens its February term. The December decision held Small liable to an accounting and ordered full interest payments by custodians of public funds. Attorneys for Small seek a rehearing, while observers question a reversal. The term will also consider anti injunction law validity and senatorial reapportionment cases with potential impact on Chicago and Cook County representation.
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Franksburg Guard Transfers Murderer to Lexington for Trial
Edwin Harris, an African American accused of a Sunday crime against Mrs Gyvant and other offenses, was moved from Frankfort to Lexington for trial amid heavy guard. Soldiers, tanks, and machine guns surrounded the courthouse to deter mob violence. Harris was later sent back to Frankfort awaiting execution after a jury-less verdict.
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Riley
Toray
Edwin Harris
Laxiuston
Parris
Chorance
Gryant
Tigre Arenes
Pricen
Harris
Leon Bell
Lexington
Kentucky
Sea Hero Captain Privd Rescues Antinos Crew
Captain George Privd of the SS President Hanewell leads a perilous rescue as waves overwhelm the British freighter Antinos. He drags 25 crewmembers to safety while enduring heavy seas. two of his own crew and five lifeboats are left behind during the daring operation.
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George Privd
Hanewell
Hite
Coolidge Praises Present Conditions In State of Union Tone
President Coolidge, through a White House spokesman, pushes back at critics of oil policy and domestic concerns. He defends American leadership and urges adherence to world affairs while calling for a rapid arms conference to address international tensions.
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Washington, D.C
Coolie
White House
Ameri
Ground Hog Day mood hits city with spring hopes
The town reacts to the sun and ground hog forecast with cheer and spring shopping. Citizens note six more weeks of winter is unlikely as store windows reveal new spring attire and perfume while home heating and coal use may decline.
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Mather
Conductors Seek Wage Increases Amid Rail Strike Tension
Conductor and trainmen unions filed wage increase petitions with railroad managers claiming hikes would exceed 1920 peak rates. Chicago and Northwestern officials acknowledged similar action by their employees. The U S railroad Labor Board has about seventy requests on file for rate or rule changes, with clerks telegraphers dispatchers and maintenance crews among other groups pursuing adjustments.
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Weer
Smith Speaks at Paxton on Court Issue
Frank A. Smith, Republican Senate candidate, spoke in Paxton about the world court and the league. He urged voters to decide if the nation should join or withdraw, claiming the majority of GOP voters align with his view.
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Smith
Paxton
Waston
Frank A Smith
United States
World Court
Col Smith
Chicken Supper at Baptist Church This Wednesday
The Baptist church hosts a chicken supper on Wednesday February 3 starting at 5 PM. Menu includes chicken pie mashed potatoes gravy baked beans salad pickles jelly bread and butter coffee and cheese for 50 cents each. Proceeds support the church committee.
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Chicken Supper Baptist Church
Racine Man Held as Murder Suspect in Lover's Tragedy
Howard Miller of Racine is jailed on murder suspicion after his wife Beth provided statements implying his involvement in the double homicide of a young couple found dead beside a parked car on Jones Road. Police recovered a rifle and a revolver from Miller's home and are testing ballistic matching to the bullet that killed the victims. Miller claims he cannot recall his whereabouts on the night of the murders.
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Racine
Kenosha
Wis
Beth
Howard Miller
Strvbe
James
Mnd
Tne
Miller
Weit
Wien
Harvey Haver
Newcomerstown, C
Keerine
Haver
Minority in Losing Fight on Tax Bill in Washington
In Washington on February 20, Republicans and Democrats formed a large coalition to crush minority opposition to the world court and to tax reductions. Senate plans extended debate by one hour, with pressure for quick votes within ten days. Norris accuses the majority of attempting to railroad the measure as Smoot seeks earlier convening and possible dramatic legislative action.
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Washington, D.C
Wul Stemetor
Charles Sarvet
Senate
Smoot
Douzerts
Norrie
Norris
Shean Roller
Four Jurors Chosen in Murder Trial in Hinville
Four jurors in the murder trial of Paul Chapman and Charles Osborne, charged in the killing of Deputy Sheriff William Barnes in Mlwood, were selected on the second day. The state seeks the death penalty as seven prospective jurors were excused yesterday after admitting bias. The widow of Barnes and her son attend the proceedings, while the incident stemmed from a station holdup.
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Hinville
Sue Tickel
Paul Chapman
Charles Osborne
Willam Barnes
Mlwood
Tarnes’ Wicdow and Son
Burtes
City Council Seeks Routine Business At Tonight’s Session
City council meets in regu lar session to address routine matters including bills and ordinances. An ordinance on the city primary and election to be held soon will be discussed. Five aldermen from each ward are to be elected this spring, with no candidates announced yet.
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Ecandidates
Chiropractor Held Without Bail in Slaying Case
David L. Marshall, a Philadelphia chiropractor described as a confessed slayer, is held without bail awaiting grand jury action. A coroner's verdict cites death by compression of the throat. District Attorney Charles Edwin Fox will present evidence to seek a first degree murder indictment.
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Philadelphia
David L. Marshall
Anna May Diedrich
Charles Edwin Fox
Extradition Papers Filed for Robert Scott
Governor Len Small signed extradition papers to bring Robert Scott from California to Chicago for the murder of Joseph Mauer, a drug clerk. Scott is held at San Quentin penitentiary.
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Scott
Springfield
Len Small
California
Robert Scott
Chicago
Joseph Mauer
San Quentin Penitentiary
Wanted Experienced sales lady in dry goods store
Help wanted in a dry goods store seeks an experienced sales lady for a steady position. Apply by mail to The Chronicle at 88 C O The Chronicle AT.
Elgin Attorneys Named as Possibilities for Judge Vacancy
The vacancy on the Illinois bench after the death of Circuit Judge Slusser draws Elgin names such as Probate Judge Frank W. Shepherd City Judge Frank E. Shopen and attorneys Walter Healy Irving Western. Governor Small may set a special election date with a judicial nominating convention to follow as candidates vie for the post. Judge Slusser died in Eureka Springs Ark and was mourned by many in Downers Grove where services were held.
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Elgin
Judgeshin
Magazin Slusser
Len Small
Frank W. Shepherd
Frank E. Shopen
Athorney Walter &. Healy
Irving M. Western
John K. Newhall
Aurora
Clinton KF. Irwin
Charles Hadley
Wheaton
Millute
Judice Shusser
DuPage County
Slasser
Hadley
Small
Republican Central Committee
Kane
DuPage
Kendall
DeKalb
Slusser
Eureka Springs
Ark
William J. Fulton
More
Jude
Fulton
Havin
Adam Dc.Cliffe
King George Sees Peace in Locarno Pact
King George of England opened parliament noting Locarno pact as a major step toward less armament. He cited Britain's revived business but warned that confidence is disrupted by strike fears, urging action. Wedding anniversary notice states wife expects flowers.
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George
Locarno
London
England
Britain
Fire devastates South Bend business district causing massive losses
A blaze in South Bend Ind damaged nine retail shops in the downtown district, with an estimated loss of 1.2 million dollars. The Standard Oil building was destroyed and John Devleschower, a fire captain, died from smoke inhalation. Two other firemen were injured as the fire spread to nearby structures including the three story Brandon-Durrell building. Several stores suffered heavy damage including Springs Wear, W Wooly, United Cizar, Burk Trial, Schull's Joy, Newman’s clothing, The Novelty shop, Fayman’s jewelry, Radio Laboratories, and Shining parlor. Sparks from wind were blamed for starting the downtown blaze and the Standard Oil building was reportedly set alight. The origin of the southeast fire remained unknown at 2 a.m.
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South Bend
Ind
Standard
John Devleschower
Standard Oil
Lewis Refuses to Enter Race for the Sen
Chicago reports that Col. Lewis withdraws from the Democratic senatorial race after weeks of campaign, citing personal reasons. Former Senator James Ham Lewis is eliminated, leaving no Democratic candidate. Lewis had supported the modification of the Volstead Act and praised the party leadership before stepping aside.
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Recan
United
James Ham Lewis
Col. Lewis
Big Nz
T Dani
Col Lewis
Sheriff and Aids Plead Not Guilty in Jail Bribery Case
Chicago February 2 Pleas of not guilty were entered yesterday in federal court by Sheriff Hoffman former Jail Warden Wesley H Westbrook Terry Druggan Frankie Lake and five co defendants in the Cook county jail bribery case A motion to set the conspiracy case for trial was postponed to March 1 Bribery charges against Druggan and Lake were continued for one week with leave to withdraw not guilty pleas and file demurrers
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Aids
Chicago
Leo
Hoffman
Wesley H. Westbrook
Terry Druggan
Frankie Lake
Cook ‘County
Druggan
Lake
Wife Forget Flowers Birthday Gift Inspires Office Flat Find
A fragmented notice describes a search for a best flat suitable for an office room and living apartment at 135 EK. L t Hewy, Seaowner on 4s. The item centers on a birthday oversight and seeks practical housing for work and home.
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Hewy. Seaowner
Liquor Arrests In DeKalb Three Chi Phi Members Detained
Bulletin Lewis Spridgen Albert Porske and Mildred Sherman of Chi o were arrested in DeKalb shortly before noon on charges of transporting alcohol from Chicago. They drove a Chrysler into DeKalb with 70 gallons of liquor en route to Rock Island. After arrest they were taken to Sycamore and expected to appear in county court this afternoon. An Elburn tip led police to the vehicle at the eastern city limits. The car was halted and the alcohol recovered.
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Lewis Spridgen
Albert Porske
Mildred Sherman
Chio
Chicago
DeKalb
Rock Island
Sycamore
Elburn
Innovation luncheon set for Chammerce of this city Friday
An innovation training to the Chammerce of this city will be set Friday noon when the body meets at the Innovation grill for a luncheon and business conference. The committee to meet with A G Kennedy and James E Lewis on hotel erection will report.
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Innovation Grill
A. G. Kennedy
James E. Lewis
Kennedy
Lewis
Son of Organist Breaks Arm in Two Places
Sunday the son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Howard sustained a double arm fracture while playing at home. The DeKalb theatre organist's son endures the injury with apparent nonchalance despite the pain. Youth sizes 12-2 Elk Outing Shoes at Nonger’s Shoe Store.
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Ralph Howard
DeKalb Theatre
Elk Outing Shoes
Sis Nonger’s
Heart Fails Warren Robb In Garage Sparring
Warren H. Robb chief engineer of Illinois Power died after a heart attack at the Wollenweber garage while sparring with Perry Bjelk. Dr. L. B. Bagnall could not save him. Robb had health issues for years and lived in Union, with a widow, son James and daughter. Inquest found death due to acute cardiac dilation with chronic myocarditis from the exertion and sparring incident.
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Warren H. Robb
Illinois Power Company
Perry Bjelk
Wollenweber
L. B. Bagnall
Rob
Power Company
Per
Robb
Bjelk
Bagnall
Uning
H. A
North Third Street
C. H. Son
Iren H. Robb
Illinois
Sumner
Nebr
Ngfield
Rabb
Sycamore
Masons
Weather report hints at mixed precipitation
A fragmented weather note indicates rain and snow affecting the south and north portions respectively with limited details remaining readable.
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