Howard Memorial clock to honor World War heroes
The Soldiers and Sailors Relief Society dedicates the Howard Memorial clock at Third and Lincoln Highway as a World War memorial. A program at the Methodist church includes an address by Harry F. Atwood and songs, then the clock is presented to the American Legion. A Genoa memorial tree and tablet dedication follow Sunday at 2 PM with inscriptions honoring five Genoa men who died in the war.
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Soldiers’ and Sailor's Relief Society
Howard Memorial
Third and Linecoln Highway
Methodist Church
F. M. Webster
Old Guard
Rodner
Goodyear
Harry F. Atwood
Third
Lincoln Highway
DeKalb
America
B. Barrett Evans
American Legion
R. Ward
Genoa
Bayard Brown
Co. K
Inf
Fred «Jl. Niss
Camp Grant
Tony Muhr
A. S. Battalion
William Wolters
Co. C
Leon Roy Listy
D. C. Morehouse
Kidnapped Houston Attorney Tars and Feathersed
Eight masked men abducted A. J. Hobbs former Houston attorney in Alden and fled to the country. Hobbs was tarred and feathered after being in Houston with close ties to African Americans. A sheriff's posse pursued but lost the trail and returned to Alden. Hobbs had been ordered to leave Houston in three days.
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United Press
Houston
Texas
A. J. Hobbs
Alden
Here
Hobbs
Trainor Case Argued Today in High Court
The Trainor robbery case from Somonauk 1919 was argued in the Illinois Supreme Court today. Attorney James H Cartwright Jr of Chicago appeared for Trainor with Lowell B Smith for the state, Cassius Poust also present for DeKalb County. the court took the matter under advisement. Also notes the birth of a baby boy to Mr and Mrs Claude Herring of Plymouth Indiana on February 7.
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United Press
Springfield
J. B. Trainor
Breunig & Colder
Somonauk
Supreme Court
James H Cartwright
Chicago
Cartwright
Trainor
Lowell B. Smith
Cassius Poust
DeKalb County
Claude Herring
Plymouth
Ind
Stileres
Laelia
Road Work Plan Urges Lower Prices for Build Weary of High Costs
Road men at a Chicago convention urged building material sellers and contractors to cut prices to start road work this year. Delegates from DeKalb pressed a resolution for action, with Senator Luke Duffy citing patriotism, employment gains, and reduced taxpayer burden. Speakers urged safer roads, better bridges, and pay-as-you-go funding, predicting future mobility shifts and 50 ton trucks, while warning against highway bonds longer than 30 years.
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Chicago
E. Bradt
H. B. Goodison
Frank Fullers
A. R. Russell
J. H. Jarboe
DeKal& Men
Luke Duffy
Indiana
Contr
Horace C. Sylvester, Jr
National City Company of New York
Mann Amends Naval Bill in the House
In Washington on Feb 12 the House inserted an amendment by Representative Mann of Illinois into the naval appropriations bill. The measure authorizes the Secretary of the Great Air for land about 549, e Sta.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
House
Representative Mann
Mlinois
John Ericsson Republican ClubExecutive Meeting in Chicago
John Johnsen and Edward Johnson attended the John Ericsson Republican Club executive meeting in Chicago to discuss plans for the state convention in Aurora on March 9. A banquet was planned at the LaSalle hotel this evening as the DeKalb group noted likely nominations at the event.
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John Johnsen
Edward Johnson
Chicago
John Ericsson Republican Club
Ilingis
LaSalle Hotel
DeKalb
Aurora
One Train Carries Many Passengers Each Evening
The North Western line shows a travel slump yet the 5:23 east bound train remains well filled. In the last two weeks, especially Fridays, many passengers board here and must stand for a distance due to the absence of the extra car carried in past months.
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North Western Line
Woman with aphasia found in Washington city to aid recovery
Authorities identify a well dressed woman about 25 years old who entered a south side drug store with no memory. Taken to a hospital last night, health officers have not succeeded in restoring her memory.
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Ly United
Necpy
Washington
South Side
Corey and Son Install Massive Tire on Township Truck
Corey and Son received a large hard rubber tire with a steel rim for the township road truck. The tire and wheel weigh about 800 pounds each and are tested to several tons capacity. The Corey shop uses a special machine to remove and fit the tire, reflecting a busy period for tire maintenance.
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Corey & Son
DeKalb
Corey Shop
Well Known Man Dies At Home in Galesburg
Galesburg Feb 12 A W Bergeron a prominent Odd Fellow dies at his home in Galesburg. He was well known in local fraternal circles and widely respected for community service and philanthropy. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the Bergeron lodge.
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Galesburg
United Press
Galesburs. I
A. W Bergeron
Repeal Primary Move Aims to Restore Convention System
Springfield Feb 12 A bill introduced by Rep William of Peru seeks to repeal existing primary law and restore a convention based nomination system for all elective offices including state, congressional, senatorial, county, and judicial posts. Delegates to county conventions would choose nominees. A separate primary would govern delegate elections on the second Tuesday in April. County central committees would be chosen biennially by party conventions.
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Ity Tinted Press
Springfield
General Assembly
William
Peru
Women Ticket Agents Adopt Uniform in North Western
North Western officials require women ticket agents to wear regulation garb with brass buttons. Miss Marie Bannoch at De Kalb station appeared this week in a railroad blue outfit, completed with brass buttons and C. N. W. insignia.
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North Western Railroad
Marie Bannoch
DeKalb
Kuropatkin Reported Dead Again Today
A wireless dispatch from Moscow reports that General Kuropatkin is dead. The prominent military leader, noted as a major figure in Russia's armed forces, is confirmed dead according to the telegram received in Warsaw.
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Kuropatkin
United Press
Warsaw
Poland
Moscow
Trainmen Dust Boys En Route to River Town
Two boys Eugene Lewis and Paul Levy attempted to ride a westbound train to Clinton Iowa and were put off between Malta and Clinton. They walked into Malta and were later picked up by a motorist on Lincoln Highway. The incident sparked debate over trainmen aiding or overlooking the ride.
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Malta
Eugene Lewis
Paul Levy
Clinton
Iowa
Here
Lincoln Highway
Paul Quinn Seriously Ill in Arizona
Word reaches that Paul Quinn lies in a Phoenix hospital after service related complications. The Quinn family and friends are alarmed as he has endured multiple transfers from Oregon to California before the current hospital stay. Mrs Quinn and a child remain at his side as the family hopes he is sent home soon.
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Paul Quinn
Phoenix
Ariz
Map
Paul
Oregon
California
Battle Near Cork Fails to Halt Train Attack
Armed civilians clashed with military troops near Cork at Hill Street in County Cork. The assault left a soldier dead and others wounded, with five seriously hurt including an officer. Equipment was captured as attackers opened fire through train windows.
Teachers Meet Here in DeKalb for All Day Session
DeKalb county teachers gather at the Normal School next Saturday starting at 10 o clock. W J Owen principal Chicago Normal College will give the day’s main address. Warren Hubbard county superintendent reserves the program with writings music and a business meeting.
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W. J. Owen
Chicago Normal College
DeKalb
Warren G. Hubbard
C. A. Faust
J. F. Kolb
W. B. Owen
Warren Hubbard
Joy of Buying Trip Gone From Chicago Runs
John G. Lundberg reports the buying trip to Chicago no longer yields quick purchases. Once a vacation with a single stop, now he wanders the city for many items and faces high prices that sap the joy of the trip.
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John G. Lundberg
Steen
Chicago
Banking houses closed today honoring holiday in city
Banks in the city closed for a holiday as notices were posted. Despite this, about 200 people visited banks to deposit funds or conduct other business, attempting to break the closure.
Typhus Menace Strikes U S Immigration Lines
Immigration officials in New York and Boston tighten health checks after steamer Montelay carrying 825 passengers from Hamburg faces typhus screening. Dr Copeland urges federal action to halt influx from Europe while officials vow rigorous exams and delousing before landing.
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Montelay
Hamburg
New York
United States
Roral S. Copeland
New York City
New York Harbor
Copeland
Europe
Wilson
Cope Dand
Russia
Frederick A. Wallis
Wallis
Boston
Mass
Tere
Washington, D. C
Hugh Cummings
Public Health Service
Saturday Special at Princes: The Girl With the Jazz Heart
Madge Kennedy stars in The Girl With the Jazz Heart at Princes. A second feature, The Big Show, an Educational comedy, headlines a Saturday bill with lively entertainment and broad appeal.
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Madge Kennedy
Odd Ailment Plagues Waukegan Girl Seventeen Years Ago
In Waukegan Illinois eight year old Miriam Rubisd daughter of a department store owner has talked nonstop for a week and not slept more than two hours. She remains awake and responsive though unable to stop talking about dolls clothes school and dancing. Doctors are puzzled offering no definitive cause and note a sleeping sickness theory.
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Aysere
Waukegan
Miriam Rubisd
Rent Gougers May Be Chased by State Inquiry
Springfield Ill Feb 12 a proposed joint legislative inquiry into rent gouging and a commission to fix fair rental prices will be introduced into the general assembly next week. The bill aims to investigate exorbitant rent increases and alleged contractor labor combinations restraining building construction.
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Springfield
General Assembly
No War Talk Expected Between United States and Japan
Viscount Inouye of Japan says there is no reason for war talk in press circles and that both nations favor friendly relations. He arrived from the orient in San Francisco on February 12 and expressed confidence that matters will be settled on a common sense basis.
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San Francisco
Cal
Isste
United States
Japan
Viscount Inouye
Labor unions pledge fairness in wage talks at rails
Chicago reports union leaders say modification of national wage agreements will not be opposed if changes are just. B M Jewell of the Rail Shopmen's Union testifies before the board on evidence for continuation of agreements. rail executives deny broad wage cuts, focusing on unskilled labor. Decision by the U S Railroad Labor Board on Atlanta Birmingham Atlantic request expected Monday morning, seen as setting a precedent for future wage reductions and impacting other industries.
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My Thired
Chicaro
B. M. Jewell
Jewell
Chicago
United States Railroad Labor Board
Atlanta
Birmingham
Atlantic
T. W. W. Hanged
Lynchers Attack 10 Year Old in School Yard
United Press reports police investigated an attempted lynching of James Rush age 10 by over a dozen schoolmates aged 10 to 14 in Longmont Colorado. A rope was placed around the boy’s neck during the attack in the school yard.
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United Press
Longmont
Colo
Police Today
James Rush
Rush
Jim Lewis Circulated Petitions for DeKalb Mayor Bid
Local friends push petitions nominating Jim Lewis for mayor of DeKalb amid strong early backing. Lewis, son of John B. and Mary Lewis and grandson of the late Isaac Ellwood, is urged to run, with backers claiming his independence and time to serve the city. Early response exceeds a thousand signatures as petitions circulate.
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James Ellwood Lewis
Smayor
DeKalb
Jim
Lewis
Jim” Lewis
John B
Mary Ellwood Lewis
Isaac Ellwood
Wants Ships to Be Bombed for Aircraft Test
Washington senators and representatives proposed resolutions directing the secretary of the navy to hand obsolete warships to the army air service. The plan would have air force bomb the ships as targets to test aircraft efficacy against naval vessels. It specifies one battleship two destroyers and two supply ships to be used. Secretary Daniels already arranged for a former German battleship to be bombed from the air.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Secretary of the Navy
Army Air Service
Army Air Chief
Senate
Senator New
House
Anthony
Daniels
Eddie DaMay Shows Improvement at Sycamore Hospital
Friends of Eddie DaMay of Sycamore announce his condition has improved notably at Sycamore hospital where he is being treated for pneumonial pneumonia.
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Eddie DaMay
Sycamore
DeKuib
Sycamore Hospital
DaMay
Legion meeting urged for all ex service men
All members of the American Legion and ex service men are requested to meet at the Legion rooms Sunday afternoon at two o clock to attend a planned gathering.
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American Legion
Exservice
Legion Rooms
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