Lewis Favored as Candidate for Denver Mayor
Circulating petitions show strong support for James Ellwood Lewis for mayor with over 300 names filed by noon and expectations of near 1000 by night. Other filings include G N Blackman for clerk and W A Glidden for police magistrate with wards W W Hyde and H H Hanway seeking re election and Bertha Eckburg and Lillie Lindsey for city treasurer.
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James Ellwood Lewis
G. N. Blackman
W. A. Glidden
Jimmie” Lewis
Lewis
Denver
Children of Mrs Stokes again in court over custody
James Stokes and Helen Muriel Stokes, offspring of Mrs Helen Ellwood Stokes and W E D Stok, placed in Denver with their mother after a separation order. The father seeks custody alleging imprisonment and restraint, while he files for divorce. The mother counters with a separation claim accusing him of drug addiction.
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James Stokes
Helen Muriel Stokes
Helen Ellwood Stokes
W. E. D. Stok
Supreme Court of
New York State
Denver
Ben Lindsey
Stokes
City Board to Meet Friday Night on Paving Proposals
The board of local improvements will meet Friday night to discuss paving propositions for the year. Ellwood addition paving and east city area classification work will be on the agenda. Efforts aim to settle details promptly to avoid delays.
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Board of Local Improvements
Ellwood
Pussyfoot Johnson Critiques Judge Landis in Champaign
Pussyfoot Johnson, who lectured to a large Champaign crowd, attacked Judge Landis critics for delaying a youth’s embezzlement sentence. He accused them of ignoring bootlegger suspended sentences, noting Wisconsin bootleggers free under a third suspended sentence.
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Pussyfoot” Johnson
Champaign
Kenesaw Mountain Landis
Johnson
Landis
Wisconsin
Farmers Appreciate Good Roads Near Den Kalh
Farmers in the Den Kalh area recognize the value of strong roads as grain shipments to elevators improve with better highways. Cars and wagons move easier on cement or hard gravel routes, though horses strain pulling heavy loads through soft mud.
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den Kalh
Waukegan Girl Recovers Rapidly Says Doctors
Miriam Rubin an eight year old of Waukegan Illinois who stopped talking yesterday after babbling almost continuously since February 5 is recovering rapidly physicians said today
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United Press
Waukegan
Miriam Rubin
Babas
Knights of Columbus plan grand Resurrection Day ceremony
The Kuights of Columbus council organizes a major Resurrection Day event with 75 candidates to receive second and third decrees under Deputy Grand Knight Edward Houlihan of Chicago. A banquet and speeches are planned, with first degree work for some candidates next week as preparations continue.
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Kuights of
Columbus
Hop
Edward Houlihan
Chicago
Overland car stolen near Malta tied to Oblinger case
Claud Simmons identified the Good Overland touring car with two women as the one taken in the Malta robbery. Police traced stolen silverware to St. Joseph and found the two suspects, including a 17 year old, linked to a Kansas City trip. A separate Chicago case reports the discovery of Nancy Chamberlain’s body buried in a garden plot amid a Zoroastrian sect context.
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Malta
Claud Simmons
Sycamore
Kansas
Oblinger
Iso
Garkee
Famego
Wameso
Decker
BE. C. Brookens
Westmoreland
Potttawatomie County
Ohlineer
Ohlinger
Iowa
St. Joseph
Ohtinger
Missouri
Worsn
Pennsylvania
Chicago
Imede
Ward
Joliet
Kansas City
Usy
A Phveloian
Nancy Chamberlain
Seversh Wees
Artiah Colony
Wormen
Ruta’ Vownsend
Mirian M Townsend
Miss Townsend
Zoroastring Sun Censt
Banks, Arrests Tangle in DeKalb Forgery Probe
DeKalb Trust and Savines Bank officials and Ogle County State’s Attorney James L McDowell link Nick Skalaventis to forgery schemes. Willmette National Bank seeks $1500 recovered over a forged Hydrophilis check, with Burns Detective Agency and American Bankers Association aiding. Officials anticipate multiple convictions and court action at the April term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeKalb Trust & Savines Bank of
DeKalb
Ogle County
James L. McDowell
Nick Skalaventis
National Bank of Willmette
Faissier, Fuller and Roberts
American Bankers’ Association
Burns Detective Agency
McDowell
Oregon
Sherii Benning
Willmette Bank
Ovle
Willmwete Bank
Oele
Cours
Springfield Chamber fails to fix housing problem
The Springfield Chamber of Commerce efforts to solve the housing shortage collapsed as members concluded the average Springfield family prefers a motor car and amusement to a home. Joseph Farris cites taxation as a cause and favors higher levies on unimproved property while Morris notes current rates discourage home building, pushing people toward leisure. The weather outlook for Illinois is partly cloudy tonight with much colder conditions Thursday.
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Prime Press
Springfield
Springfield Chamber of Commerce
Charles A. Schuck
Joseph Farris
Morris
Dual Tragedy in Illinois Town Claims Two Prominent Citizens
In Newton Illinois, FP H Robertson wealthy real estate man and Charles Sutton prominent grocer were shot in a physician's office yesterday. Robertson then killed himself. Mrs Sutton is in a hysterial condition. Authorities could not yet determine motive.
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Walterness
Newton
H. Robertson
Charles Sutton
Sycamore Forms Police Force Against Bandits
Inspector L. E. Kagel oversees creation of about a dozen sworn Sycamore constables armed with shotguns and other weapons. Captain B. J. Oleason leads the force under sheriff and deputies. Banks back the plan as rural towns prepare similar squads to counter rising auto bandit crimes with organized alarms and rapid transport.
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L. E. Kagel
Hliness
Sycamore
Wisi
B. J. Oleaon
Sycamore Corps
Band Boys Helped At DeKalb Ceremony
The DeKalb band aided Sunday ceremony led by Harry Atwood at the Methodist church. Members filled the outdoor role and prepared to lead the procession to Third and Lincoln High. The Chronicle regrets not recognizing the band's contribution in print. Mrs. J Arkin of Hammond, Indiana, is visiting her sister Mrs. Sam Arkin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Atwood
Elneh
DeKalb
Third
Lincoln High
Chronicle
Mrs. J. Arkin
Hammond, Ind
Sam Arkin
New Serial to readers Irving Facheller tale in progress
Chronicle notes a new serial by Irving Facheller titled The Prodigal Vill-t ape continuing from the earlier story. The central character is Robert Moran the cripple known as the Shepherd of the Birds, with focus on both childhood virtue and worldly windsups.
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Chronicle
Irving Facheller
Rachellers
Sithe
Robert Moran
Shepherd of the Birds
Aurora Plans for Visitors on Ericsson Day
Three hundred out of town visitors including distinguished guests are slated for the Jotin Pricseon celebration in Aurora on Wednesday March 9. A banquet at 590 will be served in the Armory by Hotel Aurora with speakers yet secured including U S Senators from California Wisconsin and Illinois and Governor Len Small.
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Aurora
Wenquet
Hotel Aurora
United State
Hiren Johnson
California
United States
Lemront
Wisconsin
Medilla McCormick
United Steel
William BB. McKinlew
Tllinoiss
J. ©. Capler
Aurors
Len Small
House
Dahlberg
Thusoig
Mr. Thomas
Fweitien
Chiis
Thomas
Sweten Minder
Hartine
Oscar Nelson
Kane County
Te Ipecue
Truman Johnson
Rockford
Lesgue Oraice
Federal Reserve chief says worst crisis passed with calm econo
W F G Harding governor of the Federal Reserve Board, in the board's annual report, states the crisis has been passed and the country has regained a normal state of mind. He notes wholesale price indexes show living costs lower in the U S than in other major nations and calls for moving toward normal conditions with confidence.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
W. F. G. Harding
Federal Reserve Board
Harding
United States
Harding Cabinet Positions Filled In Official Notice
St Augustine Florida February 16 six posts in the Harding cabinet have been filled authoritative report lists Secretary of State Charles Evans Hughes Attorney General Harry M Daugherty Postmaster General Will H Hays Secretary of the Interior Albert B Fall and Secretary of War John W Weeks all named with their states In New York Ohio Indiana New Mexico Massachusetts locations attached to each official.
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United Press
St. Augustine, Fla
Harding
Charles Evans Hughes
New York
Washington, D. C
Wilson
Florida
Hoover
Germany
Congress
Caruso On Death Bed In Final Crisis
Reports from New York and Washington describe Enrico Caruso’s failing health with doctors noting slight improvement but overall critical condition. Surgeons drained his chest, he endured relapses and a coma, and friends and priests remained at his side as oxygen kept him alive.
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Caruso
New York
N. Y
Enrico Caruso
Vanderbilt Hotel
Oxygen
Naples
Metropolitan Opera House
Flag At Normal Is Displayed With Big Light
A powerful searchlight at the normal school makes the flag illuminate at night, causing observers from Chicago to mistake a fire in the community. A fireman responding to a recent alarm also reported the big chimney at the normal school was burning down.
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DeKalb
Chicago
Winter Wheat In Good Shape Nationwide Report
The Bureau of Crop Estimates reports Illinois winter wheat in excellent condition overall with some southern pockets poor. Mild weather has caused premature swelling in fruit tree buds while potential freezing before spring could threaten crops. Springfield dispatch dated February 16.
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Springfield
Ilinois
Bureau of Crop Estimates
United States Department of Agriculture
Resident Injured At Wagon Factory Saw
At the wagon factory H. C. Olds suffered a saw accident while freeing a lodged piece of wood. His little finger was caught but the surgeon replaced the finger and stitched the wound. It is expected to heal well.
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H. C. Olds
Illinois Pastor Dies of Sleeping Sickness
Rev. A Todd, pastor of the First Baptist church in Illinois, died yesterday after a two week illness in a local hospital. Knights of Pythias announce the Feb. 19 founding anniversary and request DeKalb Knights to attend the Baptist church service in a body Feb. 20, meeting by 10:30 at the lodge rooms.
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Illinois
Jacksonville
A Todd
First Baptist Church
Todd
Knights OF Pythias
Order
DeKalb Knights
Baptist Church
Walker Chosen Leader of Labor in State
Danville, Feb 16 United Press reports John H. Walker of Danville was reelected president of the Illinois State Federation of Labor. Other officers were reelected except Emil Reindald of Decatur and James F. P. Conners of Chicago who were defeated by L. K. Stahee and Fred Heidt. Victor A. Olander was elected secretary treasurer and John P. McGrath was named first vice president.
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United Press
Danville
John H. Walker
Illinois State Federation of Labor
Emil Reinbald
Decatur
James FP. Conners
Chicago
L. K. Stahee
Bloomington
Fred Heidt
Carlinville
Victor A. Olander
John P. McGrath
The Silver Horde at the Princess Playhouse Tonight
Rex Beach production “The Silver Horde” draws interest as the big north show. The playhouse hosts the showcase at the Princess tonight.
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Rex Beach
Princess Playhouse
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Sprintfiel
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Bureau of Public Welfare
Harold Kessinger
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Mills
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H.C. Hicks
Thompson
Hicks
Ator
Frank Satler
Howee
State Forming Commission
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Band Boys
Ericsson
Harry M
Daugherty, Ohio
Postmaster General
Will H
Hays, Indiana
Secretary of the Interior
Bert B. Fail, N. M
John W. Weeks
Mass
New York, N. Y
Rico Caruso
Secretary of Agriculture
Henry
Co. Wallace
Surgeons
Chris
Derrick C
Walker
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