Evanston Chief Wiltberger May Remain in Post
Chief William A. Wiltberger of Evanston faced a stormy City Council session over two weeks of charges about his fitness and actions toward Northwestern University students. The council deadlocked, requiring mayoral approval for removal, while an editorial from the Daily Northwestern defended the chief and warned of political axing.
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Michigan
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Boston
Rockford Wins Debate Over DeKalb Team
Debaters from DeKalb Township High School argued against canceling war debts but were defeated by Rockford High School at Rockford yesterday afternoon. Judge Prof D E Straw credited DeKalb for strong rebuttals though Rockford carried the constructive rounds and rebuttal, securing the win.
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D. E. Straw
Wheaton College
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Frank Fulton
Anne Kendall
Willard Hurst
Edward Fitzgerald
John Concidine
Neva Peterson
Gertrude Hueber
Marjorie Bartlett
Beloit College
Stomach Flu Causes Death to Two Girls
Minneapolis, Minn. Feb. 16 One- While doctors today had solved the mysterious deaths of two nurses here, 25 others fit with influenza at the General hospital were being closely watched. Upon the death of Miss Thelma McCarl, 21, Winona, and Miss Aud rey Nelson, 23, Owatonna, physicians announced that influenza germs had lodged in their stomachs, causing peritonitis. Last minute operation failed to save them from death. Physicians were somewho plexed by the malady which had never been known to attack the au mentary canal in previous medical history.
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General Hospital
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Winona
Audrey Nelson
Owatonna
Dollar Day Shopping Draws City Crowd in Dekalb
Shoppers, many with lists, visited stores from morning through afternoon seeking dollar day bargains. Clerks were scarce at times. Lively evening prospects hinge on favorable weather and parking. Merchants anticipate the event to be the busiest in months.
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Dekalb
Riots in Indore City Leave Nine Dead and Fifty Injured
Reports from Bombay dated February 16 describe two days of communal rioting in Indore City between Mohammedans and Hindus. Nine people were killed and 50 injured after tensions escalated over a Hindu performance near a mosque.
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Indore
Five Best Radio Features on Air Tonight
Radio listeners will hear a lineup of concert and opera programs across networks. WJZ KDKA KYW WBZ WSM WHAS WSB-9 p.m. Eastern features Sigrid Onegin with orchestra. WEAF and others host The Midakon at 10:30 p.m. Eastern.
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WBZ
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Sigrid Onegin
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WRVA
Richmond
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Mountain
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Central
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CNRO
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Montreal
Cnro Symphony Orchestra
Shannon Quebtet
WBBM
Venard
WBAF
Henry Burr
Teeteead
Pittsburgh
Chamber of Commerce to Host Big Meeting Tomorrow Night
Announcement from the Chamber of Commerce and Convention Committee says a large gathering will meet tomorrow at the Innovation with dinner at 6 30. Nearly 300 attendees expected including industrial foremen pastors and city council members. Senator Harold C Kessinger of Aurora will deliver the main address. Willard Palmer will provide musical numbers. Reservations urged by ten o clock Thursday morning via Call 188.
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W. J. Snyder
Snyder
Chamber
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Harold C. Kessinger
Aurora
Senator Kessinger
Chamber ‘of Commerce
Willard Palmer
Educator of Note to Talk at High School Meeting
Tomorrow evening the High School Parent-Teacher Association at the DeKalb high school auditorium will host Professor O Shea from the University of Wisconsin. A noted child psychologist, his talk is expected to draw parents teachers and students from Sycamore DeKalb and state college. The event aims to reach a large audience and highlight important community education issues.
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DeKalb
O'Shea
University of Wisconsin
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Student Convocation Planned at Local High School
A student convocation will be presented entirely by high school students in the auditorium on Thursday February 24. Violinist Floyd Ohison and soprano Ber Die Klein will perform with accompanist Mrs. Winnefred Smith Stewart. The full program will be announced early next week.
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Weather Outlook for Chicago and Vicinity Tonight and Thursday
Forecast calls for fair conditions in Chicago and vicinity with some cloudiness. Colder tonight with a low near 32, winds mostly moderate northwest, and continued fair weather into Thursday.
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Coolidge Faces Strained Ties With Congress in Session
Washington February 16. President Coolidge’s difficulties with Congress widen as Senate and House chart divergent courses on tax relief naval expansion and farm policy. Key nominations failed or stalled while a Mexico arbitration resolution passed 79 to 0, and treaties including poison gas and Lausanne were rejected or shelved.
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Skull mystery suspect denies knowledge in Fern dale inquiry
Clyde Underwood and George Smith questioned James Coyner, a negro convict from Lake County, Indiana, about four white skulls found in a trunk at his former home. Coyner denied any connection to the skulls and reacted with fright when shown evidence.
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George Smith
Werndale
Michigan
James Coyner
Ferndale
Coyner
Robbins
Lake County
Indiana
Emma
Congress Today: Banking Bill Delayed as Senate Debates
United Press reports Senate delays the branch banking bill as debate continues. Agriculture panel reviews a copper bill aiding boys and girls clubs. Public lands committee probes lumber and railroad contracts in Grant County Oregon. House contemplates calendar bills, while reapportionment and interstate commerce panels examine railroad consolidation.
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Gold Star Mother Dies In De Kalb After World War II Loss
Mrs Mary Gross a German by birth and longtime resident of De Kalb died after a brief illness at St Mary's hospital. Funeral services are set for Friday at St Mary's church with burial in the Catholic cemetery. She is survived by three sons William Adolph and Gus known as August. two daughters Mrs Leo Hart of Woodstock and Marie at home. a sister in California and a brother in Town Plus many relatives and friends. Gus was wounded at the Battle of the Argonne in World War I and gave his life for his country. The family previously lived in Coal City Illinois and moved to De Kalb in 1907.
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St. Mary's, Hospital
St. Mary's Church
California
Heavy fighting near Hangchow and Cantonese victory eyed
Report from Shanghai and Hangchow indicate heavy clashes as Nationalists face Sun Chuan-Fang forces. Cantonese troops from Punjab arrive in Shanghai before sailing away. News from Shasi Hupeh notes northerners massing in Anhui toward Hankow on the Yangtze.
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Wife Slayer Is Hanged Today At Shawneetown
Joe Smith was hanged in Gallatin County for the murder of his wife, found beaten in bed on November 2. Six physicians confirmed death at 11 35 as the trap door released. The execution, overseen by Sheriff George Green, marked the county's second hanging since 1878. Neighbors summoned by Smith discovered the crime after he telephoned that something had happened.
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U.P
Joe “Peck
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Norris Middleton
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Gal-l Intin County
Mort Hunter
George Green
Meeting on Swimming Pool Purchase With Bowe Plan
Tomorrow at five in city council chambers the board of directors of the swimming pool meets to discuss J T Bowe of Chicago proposing to buy the pool tract and build a first class amusement park. The board and contributors support the plan and Bowe expects to begin soon for use early summer.
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Bridge Sharks Fail to Turn in Solutions
DeKalb bridge players have not shown their ability to solve the bridge hand as only one entrant has submitted a solution to The Chronicle. All solutions must reach The Chronicle office by ten o clock Saturday morning.
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Chronicle
President of United Press to Lecture from WGY Studio
Karl A. Bickel, president of United Press, will deliver a radio address on news and world trade from WGY in Schenectady New York. The broadcast airs Friday evening at 7:20 p m with Eastern time.
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Kellogg presses three power pact plan amid French rejection
Washington disclosed Kellogg screens France’s rebuff of a five power naval curbs proposal. He urged Britain and Japan in a three power treaty while defending League disarmament aims. London reports a League disarmament sub commission meeting to map war prevention steps.
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Farm Bill to Be Discussed On Thursday
Washington February 16 The MecNary Haugen farm relief bill was laid aside to permit consideration of small territorial and insular bills. The farm bill will be called up again tomorrow with action pending on the Aswell bill offered as a substitute. If Aswell’s bill fails, the Curtis Crispens will be offered as a substitute. Farm leaders expect a final vote late tomorrow.
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Lita Grey Chaplin to Return to Beverly Hills Home
Mrs Lita Grey Chaplin estranged wife of Charlie Chaplin says she will move back into the Beverly Hills residence today after being authorized by court orders. The move comes amid ongoing divorce proceedings and disputes over residence.
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Calif Storm Toll Rises With Deaths and Floods
A severe California storm complex brings record rain and snow across the state. Eleven dead in a Sierra avalanche near a construction camp. a passenger train wreck west of Whittier kills engineer and one crew member. Highways blocked, ships warned to stay in port, and flood risk grows as snow and rain persist.
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Sierras
Proposals Move in Illinois General Assembly on Constitutional Revision
Springfield news notes ten revision proposals for the 1870 constitution before the Illinois General Assembly. Senator Kessinger seeks a full constitutional convention, focusing on the revenue section, while Representative Church pushes the Gateway Amendment to allow multiple amendments at a single election. The Democrats seek to limit campaign contributions to Franks by proposing a prohibition on corporate donations. Other actions include consideration of John Dailey's resolution for the 1920 federal census appointment and executive committee recommendations for top state posts, including John Walther as superintendent.
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Iilinary General Assembly
Sahator Kessinger
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