Fire Death Mystery Ends as Accidental Fire Verdict
Kane county coroner's jury found Luis Detardo died of suffocation in a burning box car near Elburn. Residents suspected foul play due to threats from four Mexican laborers from LaFox, but no weapon marks were found and valuables remained untouched.
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Kane County
Luis Detrado
Chicago & Northwestern
Elburn
Luis
John Garber
Dejado
Deljado
Tyne
E‘burn
LaFox
LaFlex
del- Jado
Eugene Norton
Dundee
Judge O'Donnell to Speak at DeKalb Eagles Meeting
A large DeKalb Lodge of Eagles audience is expected Sunday afternoon as Judge Thomas O'Donnell of South Bend speaks before the order. He will discuss the rapid growth of the organization and its history, outlining phases that have driven recent expansion.
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Eagles
DeKalb Lodge of Eagles
Thomas O'Donnell
South Bend
G Ven
Civen
O'Donnell
DeKalb
Dinner for DeKalb Elks at the Innovation
The DeKalb Elks lodge holds its regular semi monthly dinner tonight at the Innovation grill room under Dr. R. A. Wright. The program features impersonators of Eddie Loftus Nick Lucas Al Jolson and others to entertain the crowd during and after dinner.
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DeKalb Elks’ Lodge
R. A. Wright
Eddie Loftus
Nick Lucas
Czar
The
Asbestos Ivories
al Jolson
France Silent on New Arms Pact Rumors
Paris reports show French government mum on a new disarmament conference amid British opposition to the Geneva protocol. Analysts note doubts about sea and land force reductions while Premier Herriot warns security remains the day’s top problem.
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United Press
Paris
France
Herriott
Chamber of Deputies
Inauguration Attendance At Milikin University Ceremony
Dr J Stanley Brown president of the state teachers college attended the Milikin University in Decatur inauguration for A M Penny, with over 50 midwest college presidents present. The event was praised as highly instructive and entertaining, and invited presidents wore cap and gown for a banquet that evening.
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Brown
J. Stanley Brown
State Teachers College
Milikin University of Decatur
A M. Penny
Middle West
Society of the Legion to Meet Monday Night
The Forty and Eight society of the American Legion will meet Monday evening at eight o'clock in the Sycamore post rooms. A large attendance is urged as several important business matters will be discussed, followed by an announced program.
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Chronicle
Forty & Eight Society of the American Legion
Sycamore American Legion
Car Wreck After Speeding Motorist Forcing Off Pavement
A Reo sedan owned by EB Oxlethorpe of Chicago veered into a ditch and rolled after a speeding westbound car forced it off the Lincoln Highway eight miles west of town. All four passengers escaped injury, though shaken, and the damaged vehicle likely needs a new body. The incident, occurring at dusk amid snow, is blamed on reckless driving by a young motorist. license numbers could not be obtained.
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EB. Oxlethorpe
Chicago
Here
Eteht
Cty
Lincoln Highway
Tt Ia
Rochelle
State College Examinations Start Monday and Graduation Friday
Exams for the winter quarter begin Monday at State College and run through the week with graduation services scheduled Friday noon. The spring vacation follows Friday noon for one week and the spring quarter starts Monday morning March 9. Services for Andrew Anderson were held this afternoon at Carlsons on Franklin Street with burial at Oakwood Cemetery. Anderson helped organize the early Lutheran choir and remained active in church work until illness ended his service. Acknowledgments were extended to friends and relatives for their kindness during Anna Bris’s illness and death.
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State College
Andrew Anugerson
Albert Carlson
Franklin Street
E. W. Marnusson
First Lutheran Church
Anna Bris OW
Old Soldier George Bassett Dies After Civil War Life
George Bassett a long time city figure and Civil War veteran died December 20 at the Old Soldier's Home in Danville. News reached the city today though his passing occurred days earlier. he was active in Memorial Day preparations and spent years at the Elks Club before moving to the veterans home. A recent note from Milwaukee found him content in old age, recalling past battles and stories for his neighbors and children. Meanwhile Frank Graffam of the bank was named deputy tax collector for DeKalb County as tax payments are urged.
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George Bassett
Danville
Marie Brown
Bassett
Elks Club
Ruth Payne Resumes Gas Office Work After Illness
Mrs Ruth Payne returns to her job at the Illinois Northern Utilities gas office in DeKalb after several weeks at home due to an emergency appendectomy. Friends of the young woman will be glad to hear of her recovery. Dime Dance Avalon Saturday evening the Midnight Rounders Orchestra. Ladies hat given away free compliments from Mulis Bres.
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DeKalb Gas Office
Ruth Payne
Ilinois Northern Utilities Gas
Avalon
Midnight Rounders
Mulis Bres
Miss Alta Ritchie Leaves Chicago Hospital
Morrison state college student Miss Alta Ritchie has left Chicago hospital where she was admitted after a nervous breakdown. She will remain with relatives in Chicago and is not expected to resume studies until next term. Her condition permits leaving the hospital but prevents returning to college station.
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State College
Alta Ritchie
Morrison
Chicago
Ritchie
Chris
Me College
Cal fights estate tax in social reform stance at conference
President Pocuse condemned both federal and state inheritance taxes as socialistic and confiscatory at a National Tax Association gathering in Washington. He urged reduction of state taxes and federal withdrawal, arguing taxes depress market values and dampen incentive to build wealth.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
National Tax Association Conference
Teachers to Attend State Meeting at Normal University
Two members of the state college faculty Miss Celine Neptune and Miss Hazel Strahan from the home economics department will travel to Normal NL on April 9 to attend the state domestic science teachers meeting at Normal University. The session, considered one of the year's most important for domestic science, is expected to discuss new programs and may run through the week. The Flower Store offers Washington's Birthday decor and bouquets.
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State College
Celine Neptune
Hazel Strahan
Normal
Normal University
King George Improvement Reported by Doctors
In London on February 19, doctors from St Marys Benevolent Association report King George improved but remained under care. A physician bulletin notes progress and announces a linen league gathering at K C Hall, with attendance hoped for as plans develop.
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London
England
St. Marys Benevolent Ass
George
Linen League
K. C. Hall
Petitions Filed For City Primary Elections
City Clerk G N Blackman prepared notices for the March 19 primary in five wards. Contests are expected in wards two to five with several alderman seats at stake. Mrs James Murray filed for city treasurer while Mayor Kingsley faces Alderman Tinestrom. others run unopposed or with multiple candidates in their wards. The primary is set for March 10 with petitions completed for all candidates.
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G. N. Blackman
Blackman
Cay
J. J. Kingsley
Katherine Holderness
John Blair
J. J. Kinesley
J. B. Tinestrom
Cty
E Unbichard
Peties
Harry Hanway
Secong
W. W. Hyde
Oscar Johnson
George Halloran
Roy Cheney
Nels Nelson James Robertson
John Bergland
Roy
Students to Carry Body of President Burton
Eight University of Michigan students selected by the student government will escort the late president Marion Leroy Burton’s body along campus to Forest Hill cemetery where burial will take place Saturday. All social and athletic events at the university are canceled. Governor Grosbeck and legislative committees, along with Republican notables from Washington, will pay final respects.
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Ann Arbor
Mich
University of Michigan
Marion Leroy Burton
Mile
Forest Hill Cemetery
Grosbeck
Republican Party
Washington
Michigan University
Cleaner plays are needed on stage says Fred Stone
Fred Stone, Chicago based musical comedy star turned religious, told United Press that theatres need more of the spirit of Christ and less smut. He called the New York drive against ultra realistic sex plays a revolution and said burlesque shows today are cleaner than legitimate theater, criticizing explicit works and censoring sexual labeling.
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Unitea Rrese
Chicago
Fred Stone
United Press
New York
Statement on near train crossing at Fourth Street
Gateman George Letherby says the Fourth street crossing was clear and traffic safeguarded when a special train, believed to be the 8 45 westbound passenger, passed through without stopping yesterday morning causing a near accident. No oil track was in danger of being struck. The statement clarifies the incident and asserts proper crossing control.
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George Letherby
Fourth Street
Taxicab Chief Says He Swore to Falsehood
Joe Bruner a Chicago taxicab driver testified in the Stokes defamation case that he signed a false affidavit claiming he drove Helen Ellwood Stokes and a Black man to illicit venues during the old red light era. He said New York financier W E D Stokes and attorney Daniel Nugent paid him $20 and pressured him to sign. He stated the white woman he drove with the man was not Mrs Stokes and the man was not Bigger, and he later repudiated the affidavit in writing.
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Uniten Press
Chicago
Ilinois
Joe Bruner
Stokes
Helen Ellwood Stokes
Len Bigger
Red Light District
W. E. D. Stokes
New York
Milsionaire
Daniel Nuzent
Bruner
Braned
Nugent
Braner
Assembly Debates Several Bills in Illinois House
United Press reports Springfield February 19. House appropriations committee backs a 22 796 73 dollar division among 32 county fairs in Illinois via a bill by Otto Sonneman. Another measure by John Clark seeks 20 000 for correspondence courses for industrial workers. Salary raise for assembly from 3500 to 5000 delayed. Hoar of Elgin introduces a bill to suppress US baseball pools amid sharp gambling attack.
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United Press
Springfield
Til
Otto Sonneman
Carlinville
House Appropriations Committee
John Clark
Decatur
Assembly
Hoar
Elgin
Econ
Mrs Alfred Christianson Dies at Maple Park
Mrs Alfred Christianson of Maple Park, formerly of Minnesota, died this morning after a brief illness. Survived by husband and their son born February 14. Funeral services set for Saturday at two o'clock at the Maple Park home. Mr Christianson works for Illinois Power in the DeKalb to Maple Park extension.
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Maple Park
Alfred Christianson
Meple Park
Minnesota
Christianson
The
Illinois Power Company
DeKalb
Chicago evangelist to speak at Congregational church
Rev. Herbert Loomis of Chicago will address the Congregational church Sunday morning. He will conduct the morning hour services speaking on Life to the Till. Loomis is a reputed speaker who has lectured in Chicago and other cities and will have full charge of the service, expecting a large congregation.
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Loomis
Chicago
Congregational Church
Herbert Loomis
Mother Said to Be Ill at Malta Home
Friends of Mrs. Frank Young mother of Walter Young of South Fourth street regret to hear she is dangerously ill at her home near Malta with a condition that gives grave doubt of recovery. Her illness has been serious for several days. Mrs. Walter Young of this city has stayed at the Malta home to help in care and her illness alarms local acquaintances.
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Frank Young
Walter Young
South Fourth Street
Malta
Jewelry Messenger Kidnapped and Robbed of Gems
In Chicago on February 19 four bandits kidnapped 17 year old jewelry messenger William Banedt while he carried $20,000 worth of gems to a downtown store. He was taken several miles before release and the crime occurred in front of hundreds of bystanders.
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United Press
Chicago
William Banedt
Severl Miles
Jewery
Banedt
Air War Debate Shocks Washington Senate and House
Brigadier General William Mitchell was subpoenaed to testify before the House aircraft investigating committee in Washington. He charged the United States faces a weak air defense and criticized war and navy leaders for neglect. Secretary Weeks may be summoned as the committee probes war department claims and plans.
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William Aca
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White House
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Perkins
New Jersey
Jhairman
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New York
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Air Service
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Capitol
Washington
D. C
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Congress
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