Scouts to Rule in DeKalb City Administration
Tomorrow afternoon from one to four Scouts of DeKalb will form the city's administrative body with Mayor Willard Wirtz announcing a 1:30 council meeting at city hall. Officials listed include City Clerk Ray Nelson Aldermen Mason Bagg Makela Crowlund Anderson Lahti Benson Pelton Coneidine Magman Fire Chief Wedbure Firemen Connor Koshi Carlstrom Renwick Chief of Police Narva Officers Pearson Erickson Westberg Hunt Olson Commissioner of Public Works Earl Rattenbury Look for further details on the Scouts’ platform and city projects on page three.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts
DeKalb
Willard Wirtz
Fll
Willard Wirts
Scout City Administration
Willard
Wirtz
Ray Nelson
E. Mason
E. Bagg
Ro Makela
H. Crowlund
M. Anderson
E. Lahti
G. Benson
R. Pelton
J. Coneidine
H. Magman
Charles Wedbure
W. Connor
C. Koshi
Body of Viola May Found in Tuscarawas River
New Philadelphia reports the 23 year old Viola May body was found in the Tuscarawas River and reclaimed by the stream after surfacing yesterday. Police say brother in law William Herron confessed to choking her and likely hacked the body before burial. Axes found in Herron’s car and a bloody clothing piece near a gravel pit support the case. Fences were set on the river below a Dover bridge to catch the body. A $100 reward was offered for recovery, with civic groups expected to increase it. Authorities lack the body to file charges as Herron has attempted suicide twice since arrest.
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New Philadelphia
U.P
Viola May
William Herron
Tuscarawas
Ohio
Tuscarawas River
Dover-Canton
William D. Herron
Herron
Miss May
Laird
New Philadelphia Times Today
Chamber of Commerce
Kendall County Seeks Alternate Delegate for RNC Bid
Kendall County will seek Republican voters in the 12th district to back Rufus Churchill as an alternate delegate to the Republican National Convention in Kansas City this June. Churchill chairs the county board of supervisors, serves as Kendall Farm Bureau vice president, and is a thrifty, long-standing Republican aligned with Lowden Dawes. Supporters circulate petitions across the county and northern Grundy to place his name on the ballot.
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Kendall
Kendall County
Kansas City
Rufus Churchill
Board of Supervisors
Grundy
Campaign to Get Members for DeKalb Chamber
A DeKalb Chamber of Commerce membership drive runs this week led by business men aiming to enlist new dues paying members including those with plural memberships last year. The effort seeks broader public cooperation and essential funds to advance planned projects for 1928, with results expected early next week.
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DeKalb
Chamber of Commerce
Business Men’s Organization
Chamber
Mrs Swanbum Improves After Above Knee Amputation
Mrs Sanford Swanbum, patient at Presbyterian hospital in Chicago, is reported much improved after surgery performed Wednesday to amputate her right leg above the knee to remove infection. Family members visited and found her resting easily following the operation and recovery.
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Sanford Swanbum
Presbyterian Hospital
Chicago
Swanbum
Hill trial nears close in Eliza Hill murder case
Ottawa Ontario February 10 The Knox college student on trial for his mother's murder rested his defense as the state readied rebuttal witnesses including Coroner L D Howe and a Streator storekeeper The defense unexpectedly closed its case and a father and physician were not called The letter from a crank claiming the killing arrived in Springfield but was dismissed as hoax The case set to continue with closing arguments Monday
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Ottawa
U.pr
Knox College
L. D. Howe
Sidney Lahman
Charles Thiel
Eliza Hill
Hills
Young Hill
H. C. Hill
Streator
Crank Springfield
John Underwood
George Leo Honely
Springfield
Underwood
100th Birthday for Mrs DeGrush’s Mother in Chicago
Mrs C L Smucker of South Second Street visits Chicago to celebrate her mother Mrs Catherine DeGrush turning 100. DeGrush, a long time Chicago resident and pioneer teacher, enjoyed good health and active interest in current events while fondly recalling past days. Relatives from California Nebraska Kansas and Iowa will visit today.
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C. L. Smucker
South Second Street
Chicago
Catherine DeGrush
DeGrush
Sanfornia
Nebraska
Kansas
Iowa
Marry
Fishing licenses arrive for 1928 in city
Residents excited by spring see another signal as G. N. Blackman announces arrival of state fishing license blanks. He will supply licenses and Illinois cards to early buyers, noting rising demand from nimrods eager to obtain their permits in the coming days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. N. Blackman
Blackman
Illinois
Sikorsky Plane Breaks Wing En Route to Havana
A Sikorsky amphibian plane from Washington to Havana damaged a wing during takeoff at Miami Key West Florida. Pilot Arthur Gavin and Pan American Airways officials said repairs would be rushed to permit departure later today.
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Sikorsky
Miami Key West
Fla
Terrific Sydney Thunderstorm Drowns Three in Australia
A severe thunderstorm in Sydney caused three drownings while lightning struck eighteen people, many walls were razed and windows shattered, and boats were overturned. Dispatches from Melbourne report widespread damage across the city.
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Melbourne
Australia
Sydney
Dispatches
Illinois Weather Outlook Tonight Through Saturday
Fair conditions persist in Illinois with little temperature change. Tonight may be unsettled in the north portion with some clouds and light winds, while Saturday remains largely unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Oil's Well That Ends Well Chronicle Series
Rodney Dutcher reports on America's oil future in a Chronicle series. Government officials fear waste and overproduction threaten domestic supply and export, risking dependence on foreign powers that hoard oil while others abandon their fields. The narrative mixes urgency with national power dynamics.
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America
Rodney Dutcher
Chronicle
United States
Washington
The
Mrs J Lou Passes Away After Illness at Home
Mrs John Lou of 120 South Ninth street died last night at about 11 at the family home after a period of illness. Born August 11, 1853 in Tronebergs Sweden she married John Lou January 30 1875 in Sweden. They came to Genoa in 1881 then DeKalb where they lived. Surviving children include Ernest Janesville Wis Mrs Louis Firman DeKalb city Herbert Prophetstown Mrs Albert Morissette Chicago Emil DeKalb. six grandchildren and one brother John Linden of DeKalb. Funeral at First Lutheran church Sunday at 2:30 with family service at 2 at home. Burial Oakwood Cemetery.
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John Lou
South Ninth Street
Lou
Sweden
Mrs. Lou
Genoa
DeKalb
Mrs.Lou
Ernest
Janesville
Wis
Louis Firman
Herbert
Prophetstown
Albert Morissette
Chicago
Emil
John Linden
Laitheran Church
E. W. Magnus Son
Oakwood Cemetery
Connie Ritter Sought in Price Case in Harrisburg Illinois
Southern Illinois sheriffs guarded routes into Harrisburg for Connie Ritter Ernest Blue and Leslie Simpson in connection with the murder of State Patrolman Lory Price and his wife. Franklin and Latine County authorities chased and spotted the trio from West Frankfort to Benton but they evaded capture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connie Ritter
Harrisurg
Til
U.R
Southern Illinois
Ernest Blue
Leslie Simpson
Murdner
Lory Price
Lige Turner
Latine County
Harrisburg
Franklin County
Benton
Pritchard
Turner
West Frankfort
Ritter
Blue
Simpson
Dr. Shank to Give Address This Evening
Dr. W. L. Shank of this city is in Chicago to address the Chicago central Y M C A this evening at a Young Men's meeting. He speaks at the Illinois Medical Society request on The Relation of the Endocrines to Human Conduct. He has lectured in this city and other cities, having studied the subject extensively.
Fire Hits Wolfson Furniture Store in Springfield
A costly blaze swept the Wolfson Furniture store in Springfield NL last night causing about 17500 in damage. Two buildings were partially destroyed and the fire's cause remains unknown.
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Springfield
Wolfson Furniture
Smith Will Run Again in Illinois Senate Battle
Illinois voters face a pivotal choice as Frank L. Smith resigns to seek renomination and re election after a disputed vacancy. A special primary is set for April and a November 6 special election follows. Smith argues the people must elect their senator free of senate veto. Republicans expect his renomination, while senate leaders warn he would face rejection if he wins.
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Springfield
Illinois
Frank L. Smith
Senate
Smith
Small
Ilinois
William Hale Thompson
Chicago
Deneen
Congress
Washington
Norris
Nebraska
Wrong Checks Put Pastor in Jail for Time
Rev Ray Starr a suspended Baptist minister from Toulon Illinois spent a night in jail after police charged him with passing a worthless check on his cousin Floyd Faul bergon of Angola Indiana. Starr was released after a telegram from Angola stated restitution had been made.
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Chicago
U.P
Ray Starr
Toulon
Svith
Floyd Faulbergon
Armgola
Ind
Starr
Angola
Army captain found guilty of conduct unbecoming an officer
Chicago February bulletin reports Captain J Leland Bass of the U S Army convicted by an army court martial on four of ten charges for diverting government alcohol from a warehouse to a national guard armory and related liquor specifications. He was recommended dismissed from service and found not guilty on other specifications including diverting alcohol to bootleggers.
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Chicago
J. Leland Bass
Bass
National Guard
Trapped miners feared after Hollinger mine fire
In Timmons Gren, Ontario, a blaze in a lower shaft at the Hollinger gold mine trapped about a hundred workers. Three bodies were recovered, and hopes centered on rescuers. The Hollinger mine is described as Canada’s largest gold mine and among the world’s biggest, prompting emergency response.
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Toronto
Unt
U.P
Hollinger
Timmons
Gmt
Hamesee
Canada
United States Steel Unfilled Tonnage Rises in January
New York date line reports United States Steel Corporation shows an increase in unfilled tonnage for January 31 by 303,073 tons versus December 31. Unfilled orders reach 4,275,947 tons, up from 3,972,874 tons at year end 1927, with earlier monthly figures cited for context.
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Bulletin
New York
United States Steel Corporation
O'Neil Son Fled to Europe Sought as Witness
Washington reports Wayne O'Neil son of James E. O'Neil has fled to Europe and is sought as a witness by the Senate Teapot Dome committee. United States marshal Jesse D. Moore advised chairman Nye that O'Neil could not be found at Garden City L I and has mail directed to Villa San Patricio Bordrigatta Italy.
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Washington
Wayne O'Neil
James E. Witness
Europe
Senate
Villa San Patricia
Berdrigata
Italy
Prairie Oi and Gas Company
Continental Oil Company
Young O'Neil
Moore
Garden City
Clark H. Kountz
Plaza Hotel
New York City
Wayne O'Neill
Anlle
Girl Saved by Father in Battle Creek Kidnapping Case
Lester Daniels, 21, pleaded guilty to felonious assault in Battle Creek Michigan after allegedly kidnapping five year old Helen Gillett. He was remanded to await sentence as authorities investigated the brutal incident in which Helen was found in a shack with injuries and torn clothing. Her father Walton Gillett, a factory worker, reported hearing his daughter scream and confronting the suspect. The case prompted swift action as Daniels waived exam and entered a plea in circuit court.
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Battle Creek
Mich
Michigan
Swift Justice
Lester Daniels
Helen Gillett
Daniels
U.P
Chikis
Walton Gillett
Helen
Gillett
Merchants to Meet Monday Night in City
Merchants plan a Monday evening meeting at 7 30 in the Innovation Grill Room to decide on the monthly Golden Rule sales plan. The session follows the Chamber of Commerce luncheon where renewals were debated and a special retail merchants institute was also discussed but no action taken.
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Innovation Grill
Merchants’ Division
Chamber of Commerce
Retail Merchants’ Institute
DeKalb Mystic Moves to a Bigger City in Chicago
Frank Spicer known for claimed past and future visions moved with his elderly mother to Chicago to live at the Roy Spicer home due to age and frailty. The Spicers reside on South Seventh Street and drew visitors from surrounding areas, with cars from various cities often parked outside.
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Frank Spicer
Chicago
Mr. Spicer
Roy Spicer
Spicer
South Seventh Retreet
Sycamore Mid Winter Fair Claimed Most Successful Yet
Attendance reaches peak as Sycamore Farmers Club and Chamber of Commerce merchants division wrap up a four day fair. Officials say it will be the largest in history for attendance exhibits and sales with many booths busy, delivering immediate or later orders. Tomorrow features a consignment livestock sale with cattle and hogs expected to bring good money. The event drew participants from Kalb Waterman Shabbona and other nearby counties.
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Sycamore
Sycamore Farmers’ Club
Merchants Division
Chamber of Commerce
Association
Kalb
Waterman
Shabbona
Les
Hinckley
Sandwich
Hickman Faces Imminent Death Sentence In Parker Murder
Los Angeles February 10 William Edward Hickman, found sane for the Parker murder, faces likely death or long imprisonment with Judge Trabucco set to sentence tomorrow. Motions for new trial and appeals could delay. Companion Hunt awaits trial for Ivy Thomas druggist killing. District Attorney Keyes signaled Hickman’s fate will shape both cases.
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Los Angeles
Calif
William Edward Hickman
Marion Parker
Trabucco
Hunt
Ivy Thoms
Anna Keyes
Hickman
Parker
Bia
Diss Keyes
Jes Rvs
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Tomorow
DeKalb Troops
Scouts of
Morrow
Campaign TO Get Members
J. Lou
Paul Claudel
State Department
Robert
Kellogg
DeKalb Mystic
Marion
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