Herrin Shrine of Blood: Young Ousted by State Militia
Herrin Illinois erupted as 1 800 troops backed civil authorities to oust Glen Young the self styled dictator of Williamson County. Major General Foreman and the militia dissolved Youngs armed regime and warned that only legally appointed officers may carry weapons. Young denied martial law while stating he will remain in Marion and that Williamson County will be secured by real government.
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Foreman
Regul
Reman
Ku Klux Klan
Young
Marion
Glen Younes
Herrin
Carlos Black
Illiamson County
Washington, D. C
Glen Young
Bloody Herrin
Prohibition Enforcement Service
Prohibition
Central Department
Wisconsin
Winds
Indiana
South Carolina
Til
Glenn Young
Milton Foreman
Wilson County
Man Hunter
Williamson County
Illinois
Johnston City
Danville
Mystery grows in Lincoln murders as son is jailed
Aurora Illinois February report: John Lincoln age 21 stepson of murdered Mrs Warren J Lincoln and brother Byron Shoop killed in the same crime. The father, who has confessed, is already under arrest. Police withhold evidence used for the second arrest and refuse to name the grounds. One theory holds the father shields the son.
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United Dress
Aurora
Ill
Warren J. Lincoln
Byron Shoop
John Lincoln
DeKalb Receives New Pumper. Sycamore Truck Returned
Fire commander notes DeKalb city council acceptance of the new fire pumper. A Sycamore fire truck is sent back to the county seat after lending support during rebuild. Grateful departments acknowledge Sycamore’s loan and hint at possible county action.
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Sycamore
DeKalb
Sycamore Board
Rgard
Large Clock at City Plant Being Tested
Fire Chief McEvoy visited Milneis Power to test a malfunctioning fire alarm register clock. Captain Wall stayed at the station as the 3 o'clock test was repeated until the indicator functioned properly. Plans call for the chief and an electrician to inspect all city fire alarm boxes once weather allows, ensuring readiness for spring and summer.
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McEvoy
Milneis Power Company
Wall
Tom Murray Heads Fisk Motor Radio Department Launch
Fisk Motor company has opened a radio department after city permits allowed wiring across Lincoln Highway. Tom Murray leads the new room on the second floor and oversees Airway demonstrations drawing wide interest as the department aids machine sales.
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Tom Murray
Fisk’s
Fisk Motor Company
Lincoln Highway
Fisk Motor ‘Company
Snow Melting On Roofs Causes City Trouble
Property owners faced major issues from heavy snow on large roofs. A shovel party on Sunday at the I. O. building cleared vast snow piles to prevent leaks to the third floor. Plans are under way for proper roof repair to avert future problems from snow or rain.
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I. O
Excavations Stopped By Triple Strike
Strikes by 3,000 members of the excavators graters and chauffeurs union halted work on many Loop buildings in Chicago. Workers walked out after their demand for a $1.00 daily raise was refused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Chicago
Veteran Editor Dies at Mt. Carmel Newspaper
Daniel Keene aged 59, longtime editor of the Mt. Carmel Republican Register, died after a year and a half of illness. He served Mt. Carmel papers for 25 years. Pastry cook wanted immediately at Lincolnaway Restaurant.
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Mt. Carmel
Thtted Press
Daniel Keene
Lincolnaway Restaurant
Coolidge Stands Pat on Denby Impeachment Prospects
Washington reports that impeachment of Secretary of the Navy Denby appears unlikely due to difficulty securing a two thirds senate vote. President Coolidge had defied a senate resolution for Denby's resignation, with final decisions postponed after further talks. The Tea Pot Dome committee also heard evidence linking Silas H. Strawn of Coolidge's oil leasing team to Standard Oil via the First National Bank of Chicago, where he served as a director. Edward E. Brown, bank vice president, stated the bank handled Standard Oil finances.
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Washington, D. C
Tech
Denby
Senate
Coolidge
Standard Oil Company
DeKalb Garden Club to Host Open Meeting Speaker
The DeKalb Garden Club prepares its first open meeting of the year Tuesday evening February 19 at eight at the Congregational church. Mrs. Russell Tyson president of the National Farm and Garden Association will give an illustrated lecture on English and French gardens. Tyson is active in civic and philanthropic work in Chicago and has lectured nationally. The club promotes civic betterment and enlightened citizenship and invites Rochelle Garden Club and local residents to attend.
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Congregational Church
DeKalb Garden Club
Russell Tyson
National Farm and Garden Association
Francis King
Tyson
Chicago
Europe
Rochelle Garden Club
Te- Kalb
Bus Lines Delayed By Snow Strike Clogs Routes
Snowbound roads between here and Geneva and Rochelle hindered bus service as drivers faced frozen highways and skipped terminals. Officials expect roads to clear by week’s end, allowing resumed service once the route is fully passable.
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Geneva
Rochelle
Improvements at Store Here Are Made Now
Carpenters and others work to Buckaloo Rupp Burroughs store rear installing a boys department. Shelving continues from the front as the new area is altered for the season. Painters to follow, aiming to finish in days for spring sales. Powell's sells Fannie May Candies at 80¢ per pound.
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Carpenters
Buckaloo-Ruppi-Burroughs
Eer
Powell's
Closing Out Sale Near Maple Park Auction Notice
Closing out sale listed one half mile north of Maple Park on Friday February 15 starting at 10 o'clock with 10 head horses 20 head cattle 105 head hogs and assorted farm implements. Also tax payments and various local notices amid a disrupted town page with references to Masons Miss Yeig and local entities.
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Maple Park
James Hickey
Birthday tributes ring Springfield for Lincoln centennial
Springfield observes the 150th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s birth with citywide services. The Grand Army of the Republic led a memorial at Lincoln’s tomb at 10:00 a.m. A public meeting followed at 2:00 p.m. in the circuit court room, and the Lincoln Centennial Association planned an evening gathering at 7:20 p.m.
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Springfield
Abraham Lincoln
Grand Army of the Republic
Lin Leolu
Circuit Court Room
Minois Lez
Funeral Services For DeKalb Man's Sister Held In Michigan
Funeral services for Mrs. G. E. Walton sister of J. B. Lindstrom of DeKalb were held today at the Lindstrom home in Tustin Michigan. The Franklin Street florist shop closed for the day. Lindstrom planned to attend but would not stay long due to another sister Mrs Satford in Joliet remaining seriously ill. The Joliet relative is critically ill and has repeatedly rallied after threats of death.
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DeKalb
G. E. Walton
J. B. Lindstrom
Tustin
Mich
Franklin Street
Lindstreet
Mre. Satford
Jollet
Joliet
Woman Fails to Notify Police About Peddler
A lingerie salesman entered a home. while the resident looked at similar items, the thief stole valuables. The police chief urged residents to detain peddlers at the door and alert authorities immediately to prevent losses.
Take Moron at the Theatre
A Sycamore man with alleged degenerate tendencies was detained overnight after a theatre incident. A plainclothes officer intervened when he attempted to fondle a lone woman, and the chief warned him to avoid further trouble. The piece urges immediate action by theatre management to protect patrons.
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Scott
Odd Fellows District Meet at County Seat in Sycamore
The Odd Fellows set Tuesday February 19 for a district meeting in Sycamore with Genoa lodge degree team to demonstrate ritual work outside its rooms. DeKalb plans to attend with 100 plus members and Sycamore promises one of the finest district meetings to date.
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Odd Fellows
Sycamore
Genoa Lodge
Genoa
Wagner
DeKalb
Ice Cream Delivery Delays Amid Snow Storms
Manager Herrick of Peerless Ice Cream reports limited progress as crews failed to reach numerous customers yesterday due to poor road conditions. Patrolman Seif, fighting repeated storms and high winds, works daily to keep routes open and now believes the road network should stay clear along the line.
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Herrick
Peerless Ice Cream Company
Waterman
Hinckley
Eburn
Seif
Judge Fulton to Hear Trial of Great Case
Judge William E. Fulton of this county will preside over the murder trial of Warren J. Lincoln of Aurora, charged with killing his wife Lina F. Lincoln and her brother Byron Shoup. Lincoln faces three indictments and a new confession alleging hammer and gun deaths, with bodies hidden in a cement block in the Aurora dump.
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Fulton
William E. Fulton
Warren J. Lincoln
Aurora
Lina F. Lincoln
Byron Shoup
Geneva
Kane County
Grand Jury
Lincoln
Lina
Aurora City
Kane County Republican Delegation Meeting in Geneva
Kane county convention to select delegates for the district convention at Geneva on February 25 and to choose a candidate for the April 8 circuit judge election. The Kane county action is seen as pivotal in determining the overall election outcome.
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Kane County
Clinton F. Irwin
Geneva
Harry C. Daniels
Kane County Republican Central Committee
Circuit Court
Kane County Action
Trial Date Set for Warren McCray on 15 Indictments
Indianapolis Feb 12 Governor Warren T McCray will face trial March 4 on 15 indictments charging embezzlement forgery larceny and other irregularities in financial dealings Judge Collins Marion county criminal court announced after a not guilty plea from the governor The court sustained the state demurrer to a defense plea in abatement holding the grand jury properly constituted
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Counted Press
Indianapolis
Ind
Warren T. McCray
Collins
Marion County Criminal Court
Lincoln Topic Today at State College Observes Lincoln Birthday
Students and faculty attended a special general exercise in memory of Abraham Lincoln. Deans and speakers highlighted the great president with a lecture by Mrs. Julia B. Hensel, dean of women, granddaughter of a Confederate officer, adding a unique perspective. Washington’s Birthday events are planned with Miss Eveline Merritt delivering the address on George Washington.
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Lincoln
State College
Abraham Lincoln
Julia B. Hensel
Hensel
Illinois
Washington
Eveline Merritt
George Washington
Koretz May Be Hidden In Los Angeles Now
Nationwide hunt for Leo Koretz missing Chicago swindler centered in Los Angeles today with Moritz Berkson attorney for Chicago Title Trust Company stating Koretz may be here and local authorities aiding the search.
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Koretz
Los Angeles
Cal
Leo Koretz
Chicago
Moritz Berkson
Chicago Title & Trust Company
Berkson
Balthis to Lecture at Benton on Landscape Work
Frank Balthis of the teachers college will travel to Benton HL on Tuesday February 26 to deliver a lecture before the Woman's Club of that place. He is likely to discuss landscape work, a hobby of his. The Flower Store, 58.
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Frank Balthis
Benton
Teachers College
Benton, HL
Balthis
Farmers Hear Soil Experts at DeKalb Institute
Farmers near Kalb braved slushy roads to attend sessions at the American Steel and Wire plant sponsored by the Soil Improve Association in DeKalb. Dr. W L Burlison of the University of Illinois and Dwight E Hale spoke on crop selection, soil nitrogen restoration, soy beds, sweet clover and alfalfa, plus poultry marketing and chick care. Evening banquet preparations aim to host 400 to 500 at First Lutheran Church with Editor Clifford Gregory featured. Wednesday’s program includes farm accounting and soil talks at the American Steel welfare building and women’s textile testing at First M E church.
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Kalb
American Steel and Wire Company
W. L. Burlison
University of Illinois
Dwight E. Hale
Soil Improve Association
DeKalb
Dwight Hale
Burlison
Hale
Chamber of Commerce
First Lutheran Church
Clifford Gregory
The
Prairie Farmer
Farmers’ Institute
American Steel Welfare Building
J. J. Kingsley
L. B. Masher
C. M. Linsley
M. E. Church
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