DeKalb Plans Second Annual Marble Tournament
The Fin Nitkh troop of Boy Scouts sponsors the event with Arthur W. Johnson as scoutmaster. Dates and venue to be announced with a small admission likely to cover costs. Age limit rises to eight to fourteen. last year’s winner Carl Littlejohn Jr. may defend his title.
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Boy Srot
Arthur W. Johnson
Johnson
H Hall
Humber
Carl Littlejohn, Jr
Carl Littlejohn
Normal Road
Death of Emo a nine year old in Tampere Finland
Word reached February 1 that Emo, nine, died suddenly while visiting Finland with his mother. He drowned after a hill side slide sent him onto a lake. Rescue efforts failed after fifteen minutes in cold water. Funeral held in Tampere. mother plans to stay until spring due to grandmother's illness.
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Rom Niem
Emo
Finland
DeKalb
Tampere
Deadline For Withdrawal Publicized For April 8 Primaries
The notice from General Oscar Carlstrom announces that February 22 is the last day for candidates for county district or state offices to withdraw petitions. Offices subject to the April 8 primary must file petitions by midnight February 17.
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Springfield
Oscar Carlstrom
Health official reports few contagions in DeKalb
DeKalb health officer Dr J B Hagey says only two cases of mumps two cases of measles and no smallpox in the city at present. One mild scarlet fever case remains and is the city’s only reported illness.
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J. B Hagey
DeKalb
Mrs. Timm of Rockford Dies Last Evening
Mrs. Arthur Timm former Rockford resident dies last night after two weeks illness. Known as Jessie Abbeton in earlier years she was 48, educated in this city, later worked in a Boston store. She married Arthur Timm about 21 years ago. survived by husband three children sister and mother and many relatives in Rockford.
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Arthur Timm
Rockford
Timm
Jessie Abbeton
Boston
Margarete
Clarence
Ralph
Mise Marie! Johnson
Catherine Johnson
Chicago pays two weeks wages as relief efforts unfold
Chicago disbursed 1 849 005 dollars to 18 000 city workers for the first two weeks of January, easing the crisis while 25 000 county and school employees face uncertain pay. Mayor Thompson and the Strawn relief group plan further steps as New York banker Heller questions warrant purchases.
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Chicago
Pi—obione
Charles 5. Peterson
William Haley Thompson
Citizen's “Relief Committee
Silas H. Strawn
Samuel Ettelson
George K. Schmidt
John G. Clark
Strawn
Robert F. Carr
Ernest R. Graham
Lewis E. Myers
Strawn-ad
Paris Police Guard Russian Grand Dukes in Exile Threats
Paris reports police guard increased at the Soviet embassy after emigre tips warned of kidnappings or extermination plots against exiled Russian grand dukes and other leaders. Grand Duke Cyril and Boris along with families in Saint Briac and Meudon Forest receive protection amid threats from White Russians and émigré groups.
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Paris
U.P
Evism
Alexander FP. Kouteport
Duke Duttin
Audrey Emry
Grand Duke
Cyril
Boris
Koutepoff
Ivan Mille
Vladimir
Brittany
Saint Briac
Dinard
Meudon Forest
Hughes Confirmed Debate Resumes Over Judicial Fight
In Washington the Hughes opposition signals continuing battle at the ballot box after a four day Senate judiciary debate. Senator Dill accuses the court of becoming political via public utilities rulings while Senator Vandenberg argues to preserve judicial independence against constitutional change.
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Washington, D. C
Hughes
Senate
Banquo
Norris
Senate Judiciary Committee
Charles Evans Hughes
Nebraska Independent
Dill
Dem
Wash
Hugnes
Vandenberg
Rep
Mich
Magnes
Supreme Court
Maywood Bank Cashier Missing Amid 173000 Shortfall
Miss Laverne Lindgren, 25, a cashier at Peoples State Bank Maywood, is sought as authorities widen the search after books show a 173000 shortage. Bank president Langguth admits fault. another embezzlement warrant is issued. Bond set at 10000. Neighborhood buzzes as details surface about her rise from operator to cashier.
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Maywood
Til
Peoples State Bank
Laverne D. Lindgren
Brunet
Elmer P. Langeuth
Langeath
Miss Lindgren
O. O. Lane
Dairy Company Worker Injured While Moving Kettle
John Wendell a veteran DeKalb Dairy Company employee cut two fingers moving a tar kettle at the rear of the dairy when the kettle froze to the ground. He continued work after the injury once dressed.
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John Wendell
DeKalb Dairy Company
Wendell
Rioting Keeps Pittsburgh Cab Strike In Turmoil
In Pittsburgh six cabs were wrecked and crews beaten as rioting flared across the east end during the 34 day strike. Police used tear gas as 200 officers guarded drivers with steel helmets and deputies amid relentless attacks.
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Pittsburgh
East End
Hastings Street
Penn and
Fifth Avenues
Yellowley to Remain Chicago Prohibition Chief
Prohibition administrator C. Yellowley will stay in his Chicago post indefinitely despite rumors of transfer. Doran said there may be minor changes in enforcement and considered moving Frank Cunningham to Chicago and George Hurlburt west. Doran also noted the alcohol ring in Chicago has been routed though diversions are far less than earlier estimates. Assistant Secretary Lowman said the government watches the Carley gin case and a court ruling could affect bootlegger penalties and the Sheppard amendment.
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Yellowley
Washington
E. C. Yellowley
Chicago
Prohibition
Doran
Midwest
Frank Cunningham
Milwaukee
Meter
Sycamore Man To Speak Here This Evening
Frank Stevens former Sycamore newspaper editor and Lincolnia student will speak before the February meeting of the Congregational church Mens club on Lincoln The talk is described as very interesting Dinner and meeting tonight are deemed important Boy Scout troop members will be guests of honor and all parish men invited
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Frank Stevens
Sycamore
Lincolnia
Congregational Church
Stevens
Lincoln
Photographers Attend Rock River Association Meeting
G L Gullickson and his two sons Paul and Winston and Miss Ethel Johnson attended a Rock River Photographers Association meeting held yesterday in Dixon. Members came from this city Rochelle Rockford Dixon Sterling Geneva and Freeport. G L Gullickson and son Winston run local studios while Paul operates in Rochelle.
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G L Gullickson
Paul and
Winston
Ethel Johnson
Gullickson
Rock River Photographers Association
Dixon
Rochelle
Rockford
Sterling
Geneva
Freeport
G. L. Gullickson
Paul Gullickson
Bad Day for Gangsters in Chicago Crime War
Chicago reports a citywide crackdown with citizens and unpaid police fighting organized crime. 572 arrests in 24 hours, two gangsters killed, one wounded, and a suspect list growing to 3000 as shopkeepers and a secret business committee support the effort led by Robert Isham Randolph.
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Chicago
Boulevard
Federal Grand Jury
Robert Isham Randolph
Jackson Boulevard
Charles E. Sutton
Sutton
Manford Allen Blunt
el Paso
Tex
South Side
Bertha Blazil
Sheneat
John Wojcik
Kenneth Provo
Delbert
Charles Reynolds
Chicago Tribune
Mansfield to Be Tried in Local Court
The Mansfield couple Morris and Jessie Mansfield face murder charges in the death of Clarence Hoppe tied to last spring’s poison liquor deaths in Peoria. Judge Briggle ordered the trial to begin Monday, despite defense requests for a continuance.
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Springfield
U.P
Morris Mansfield
Peoria
Jessie
Clarence Hoppe
Charles G. Briggle
Briggle
John Dougherty
Mansfields
Chicago
Illinois Weather Tonight and Saturday Outlook
Mostly fair conditions for Illinois tonight and Saturday with lighter winds. The extreme south portion may see snow flurries and colder temperatures. Temperature trends point to a notable chill across the region by weekend.
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Illinois
Genoa Bank to Reopen by March First
Genoa State bank, closed at the time the Farmer's State bank of Genoa shut down, plans a March 1 reopening under a reorganization. Capital stock of 75000 has been sold. state charter application to follow. Reported aid from DeKalb and Kingston men in stock sales.
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Genoa
DeKalb and
Kingston
Robbers' Return Sparks Deadly Western Union Shootout
In Detroit a gang returns to the Western Union Telegraph office prompting a gun battle that kills a bandit and two guards, wounds a policeman, and nets about 1600 dollars. Police chase leads to arrests and a car riddled with bullets as investigators identify the fugitives.
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Detroit
U.R
Ash Blues
Western Union Telegraph Company
Lmployes
Blues
Comppany
Arthur Heron
Jens Catlin
John Scott
Heron
Joseph Raals
Western Union
Naval conference eyes harmony with United States and Britain
London reports delegates from France Britain and the United States debated French naval demands at St James Palace. The talks touched on cruisers destroyers and auxiliaries with proposed tonnage ratios and a provisional Geneva agreement, while France Japan and Britain seek common ground.
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London
England
France
Japan
United States
Britain
America
St. James Palace
Stimson
Rolinson
Morrow
Aristide Briand
MacDonald
Geneva
Andre Tardieu
Paris
Briand l
Tardieu
Connection
Tsuneo Matsudaira
U. S
David Reed
Midwest Faces Historic Cold Wave From Canada
A brutal cold front from ice bound Canadian valleys pushes into the Midwest. Chicago dip expected to reach below zero as ice gales drive temperatures down from Battleford Saskatchewan and The Pas Manitoba. Forecasters warn the severe chill may last into the weekend.
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Midwest
Chicago
Canada
Middle West
Battleford
Sask
Pas
Man
Sobbing Girl Improves From Her Odd Malady
Violet Michael a 19 year old jewelry worker from Attleboro Massachusetts suffered a mysterious sobbing ailment for days. Doctors including Dr Earle White and Dr Harvey Sanborn treated her with sleep ether morphine and an emetic before relief came with chloral hydrate. The patient improved after 48 hours of steady treatment and rest.
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Attleboro
Mass
U.P
Violet Michael
Mantone
Violet
Earle R. White
White
Harvey Sanborn
Providence
R. L
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