Three Pay For Crimes: Two Chicago killers hanged in Cook County
Chicago and Jacksonville executions mark grim end for Joe Holmes and Jack Woods involved in the Drake Hotel raid that killed Frank Rodkey. Grimmett in Jacksonville hanged for murder of William Nortonville merchant. Crowds watched as condemned men faced the gallows amid legal efforts to stave off their deaths.
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Illinois
Chicago
Jacksonville
Jack Woods
Joe Holmes
Drake Hotel
Frank Rodkey
Cook County
Alva Grimmett
William, Steele
Nortonville
Holmes
Woods
Joe
Jack
Lord Jesus
Bunphoen
Grimmett
Virden
John D. Reynolds
Willis B. Woods
Wealthy Store Owner Found Dead in Hotel Room Foul Play Probed
Henry Rand, prominent department store owner, was found dead in a hotel room. Investigators say foul play is suspected as authorities examine possible motives and connections surrounding the victim. Stenographer Miss Fry recalls Rand guiding staff on letter forms during his final hours.
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Henry Rand
Hen Rand
Miss Fry
Fry
Ing
John Ericsson Club Elects Officers in DeKalb Meeting
DeKalb John Ericsson Republican League club re elected Edward Johnson as president John Ande as vice president Blot Swanson as treasurer and W Johnson as secretary. Plans for attending the March state convention in Chicago were outlined with a follow up meeting set for February 26.
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Dewan
John Ericsson Republican League
Chicago
DeKalb Club
League
Johnson Insurance Agency
Edward Johnson
John Ande
Blot Swanson
W. Johnson
City Proceedings 1857 to 1887 Fire Water Bills and Extensions
City council notes from 1857 through 1887 recount fire and water committee actions, water tax lists, livery stable rates, a proposed telephone link, and assorted budget items. It covers appropriations for water works, sidewalks, police and fire departments, street openings, and bids for coal and labor.
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Jackson
Fire and Water Committee
C. A. Houghton
Thousands file petitions as Illinois nominating period opens
About 1 000 candidates filed petitions for nomination as secretary of state Louis Emmerson's office closed. Notable filings include Col Frank L Smith for U S Senator and several Republican hopefuls for clerk of the supreme court and congress at large. No Democratic filings on opening day. filings continue through March 4.
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Springfield
Louis Emmerson
Frank L. Smith
United States
Senator McKinley
Joseph F. Kilduff
Peru
Walter R. Kenzy
Mt. Carmel
D. H. Kinney
Peoria
Rancis G. Blair
Wv. G. Lee
Charles Wa. Vail
Chicago
Supreme Court
William H. H. Miller
Champaign
Henry KR. Rathbone
Richrd Yates
Justus L. Johnson
Arora
Congress
Charles F. Fuller
Telvidere
H. Ff. Hicks
Rockford
Richard J. O'Halloran
LaSalle
Harry G. Wright
DeKalb
Albert T. Tourtillott
Dixon
General Assembly
Henry (. Allen
Lyndon
Vaile
J. Hamilton
Rison
John P. Devine
Dr Payne to Attend State Optometrist Meet Clinic
Dr H M Payne of this city, who recently led a state eye clinic, will travel to Chicago Monday for the annual State Optometrist Association meeting. He will attend the Monday session due to business, and will serve as a clinician during the educational clinic at the state convention. Leading optometrists from across the state are expected.
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Payne
H. M. Payne
Chicago
State
Fay Addresses Aurora Lincoln Dinner On Abe Lincoln
H W Fay former editor of the DeKalb Review and Lincoln Tomb custodian in Springfield spoke at the Aurora Union Club Lincoln dinner. An illustrated lecture showcased Fay’s Lincoln pictures manuscripts and letters while the public viewed the display.
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H. W. Fay
Abe H. W. Fay
DeKalb Review
Lincoln
Springfield
Aurora Union Club
Pay
Fay
Aurora
Mr. Way
Valentines of Yore Love Letters From 1846 Restored
An NEA Service feature recalls faded Valentine missives from 1846 found in an attic trunk. The pieces revive old heartthrobs once carried between sweethearts during James K. Polk’s era, highlighting stumd lents of bygone romance.
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Nea Servier
James K. Polk
United States
Amelia
Be Nice to Law Obedience Urged by Treasury Official
Washington appeals for public help to enforce prohibition and respect for all laws. Assistant Secretary Andrews urges citizens to support local officials and courts, noting joint federal state duty. DeKalb radio station airs two programs with 11 pm finale featuring Milford Pearson, Harold Holmes, Ryan Brothers and more. Last night’s show praised as best of the week. audiences sent in requests.
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Hope Holmes
Woods
Holmes
Stone Comforts Wools
John Timothy Stone
Fourth Presbyterian Church
George H. Weideling
Dr. Stone
Father Ernest
Mast 15Th Street
John P. McGoorty
Brothers and Wells
Ak Eei
Washington, D.C
America
Andrews
Lincoln
DeKalb
DeKalb Theatre
the Chronicle
F. M. Meld
First Baptist Church
Ralph Howard
Milford Pearson
Harold Holmes
Ryan Brothers
Miss Harrington
Lyman
Miners Prep for Reopening as Peace Pact Nears
Harrisburg reports no coal price rise for consumers after strike end. Scranton notes relief as anthracite regions resume activity with production to follow after peace pact approval. Mines in good condition. 4,000 maintenance staff kept busy. mules returning from vacation amid ramped railroad logistics.
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Harrisburg
Penn
Pinchot
Philadelphia
Scranton
Attorneys to Be Cited Over War-Era Fees
Investigation by Comptroller General McCarl into alien property custodianships uncovers cases of excessive attorney fees tied to seizure and sale of alien property. Howard Sutherland named alien property custodian by President Coolidge. The probe targets government-hired lawyers during the war.
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Washington, D. C
McCarl
Howard Sutherland
Coolidge
Two Persons Undergo Operations at St. Marys
Bernard Warley of Malta underwent a major operation at St. Marys hospital on Thursday morning while Mrs. Fred Combs had an operation earlier in the week. Reports from the hospital say both patients are showing daily improvement.
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Bernard Warley
Malta
St. Mary's Hospital
Fred Combs
Gillette Razor Bargain Prices Highlighted
The ad touts the Gillette safety razor as unmatched and promotes Gold Plated Gillette at 9 cents. It offers 50 blades at 39 cents and dollar packages at 79 cents, urging readers to visit Secor's for the bargains.
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Secor’s
Government moves to block National Food Products merger
Washington Feb 13 The suit seeks to restrain the National Food Products Corporation from operating in violation of the Clayton antitrust act. Attorney General Sargent asks the New York district court to order disposal of stock in competing firms and to permanently enjoin further mergers.
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Washington, D.C
National Food Products’ Corporation
New York District Court
Sargent
Principal Mary Fellows Attacked Over School Dental Policy
Mrs Mary E Fellows principal of Newberry grade school Chicago is hospitalized with both arms broken after being attacked by Mrs Anna Lloyd mother of a ten year old boy demanding free dental treatment. The nurse Florence Canavan and other staff aided her and the attacker left the scene. Police report not filed yet and no warrant issued while officials investigate and notify the school board.
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Chicago
Mary E. Fellows
Newberry
Willow, Street
St. Joseph's Hospital
Fellows
Anna Lloyd
Mohawk Street
Lloyd
Miss Canavan
Hugh McKennon
Diversey Arms Hotel
Charles D. Lowry
Newberry School
McAndrew
DeKalb Radio Duo Set for Noon Concert Broadcast
Artists Axel Frichof Carlson bass and Mrs. Glenn W Reynolds pianist will perform on WBBM Chicago station at noon tomorrow as part of a DeKalb noon jam. Carlson recently returned from four years of study abroad and will give his first air performance. He and pianist Reynolds plus harpist Edna Wheeler Ballard are slated for a late month concert at the teachers college auditorium.
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DeKalb
Axel Frichof Carlson
Basso
Glenn W. Reynolds
WBBM
Hicazo
Carlson
Reynolds
Edna Wheeler Ballard
Teachers: College Auditorium
Weather Outlook for Illinois Weekend
Mostly unsettled weekend in Illinois with chances of rain and cooler temperatures Sunday. Forecast calls for continued unsettled conditions Saturday into Sunday with a slight drop in temperatures.
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Illinois
Senate Passes 456 Million Tax Cut Amid Debate
Washington February 13 The Senate passed a 456.3 million revenue reduction bill amid sharp opposition led by Senator Smoot. The bill now goes to conference to reconcile House and Senate versions as Coolidge relies on the committee to keep taxes within the safetylimits and Treasury capacity.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Smoot
Utah
Coolidge
Mellon
Treasury
Minnesota
House
McLean
Connecticut
Reed
Pennsylvania
Simmons
North Carolina
Gerty
Rhode Island
Green
Iowa
Hawley
Oregon
Treadway
Massachusetts
Garner
Texas
Collier
Mississippi
Frazier
North Dakota
LaFollette
McMaster
South Dakota
Norbeck
Norris
Nebraska
Nye
Missouri
Wheeler
Montana
Shipstead
Farmer-Labor
Johnson
California
Brookhart
Howell
Blease
South Carolina
Harris
Virginia
District Odd Fellows Meet Set For Monday Night
The Kishwaukes district meeting of Odd Fellows will be held Monday night in DeKalb lodge hall. Sycamore lodge will confer the end degree with the work exemplified. About 150 Gold Fellows are expected to attend and a launch will be served after the meeting.
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Sycamore Lodge
Kishwaukes Association
DeKalb Lodge
Sycamore
Clifford Braffett Buys First Ford Tudor at New Price
DeKalb resident Clifford Braffett 632% North Sixth Street becomes the first local buyer of a Ford Tudor at the announced new price. He purchased on Thursday as part of a citywide sale and promotion highlighted with other bargains at local stores.
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Clifford Braffett
Ford
North Sixth Street
DeKalb
Mr. Braffett
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John Ericsson Club
Yesteryear
Strate Street
George Kliber
State Street
Tenth Street
Harsh
Opera House
Barth City Bank
Hook and
Cath
Emmerson
Dating Swain
Hite
DE Kalb Statio
Seaboard
St. Mary’s
Bulletin
Ryan
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