Vanderlip Responds to Libel Suit Over Teapot Dome Stance
Frank A. Vanderlip, amid a $600000 libel suit by Marion Star buyers Lewis Brush and Roy Moore, defends courts as a path to truth. He criticizes press and politicians for delays, cites Teapot Dome inquiries, and vows to invest to reveal facts the papers may not print.
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New York
N. Y
Frank A. Vanderlip
Lewis H. Brush
Roy D. Moore
Marion Star
Vanderlip
Warren G. Harding
United States
Senate
Teapot Dome
Senator Walsh
Cox Seeks Democratic Nomination For President
Ohio politics heat up after James M. Cox announced his entry as a candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination. The move pits Cox supporters against backers of William G. McAdoo, with Cox’s actions in the April primaries seen as influential by local leaders. McAdoo headquarters offered no comment.
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United Press
Cleveland
Ohio
James M. Cox
Cox
William G. McAdoo
California
McAdoo
Dock Workers End Strike Report Today
London reports the British dock strike ending after intervention by the labor department. The settlement is praised as a relief to Ramsay MacDonald’s leadership, with workers to decide via delegates whether to resume full work by Monday after ratifying terms.
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Lane Eerese
London
England
Ramsay McDonald
Eureton
Egyptian Tombs to Be Reopened Under Government Plan
Luxor February 21 The Egyptian director general of antiques announced preliminary steps to reopen the tombs. The item also notes a Gillette razor sale with special prices including six blades for 39 cents and twelve-pack for 79 cents at Secor’s during the week.
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United Press
Luxor
Egypt
Antiques Today
Gillette
Secor
Illinois Weather Forecast Says Likely Rain or Snow
Fair tonight with likely rain or snow Friday or Friday night. Temperature expected to rise into the weekend.
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Illinois
Elks Party Limited Guests Next Week at Innovation
Elks plan a Thursday evening event at the Innovation with Elk members allowed one guest. Members may bring wives or a single female friend, and the building will be closed to non members on the night. The party aims for a large attendance with both floors in use.
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Tks
Elks
Babe Born In Family Car After A Wreck
A baby was born in a snowdrift after the family sedan carrying Mr and Mrs Chapin Elman was struck by a speeding express train. The mother sustained a dislocated elbow but both mother and child were reported doing splendid. The incident occurred on a snowbound grade near a railroad crossing as the car was knocked onto the tracks and into a snow bank.
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Unitew Pressy
New York
N. Y
Gliddens Plan Move to New Home on Haish Avenue
Judge and Mrs V A Glidden arrange to move into their new Haish avenue residence purchased from Albert Peak. The Gliddens will occupy the South First and Bush streets property after Peak departs. Albert Peak has not yet announced future plans, and friends regret his departure.
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Mrs. Glidden
Mrs Murray to State Meeting of Librarians
Mrs E B Murray and Miss Margaret Powers of the DeKalb library will attend a state meeting of librarians in Rockford tomorrow. About 40 to 50 librarians are expected. Murray will speak on Classified Books with a discussion following. DeKalb library will be closed Friday.
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Washington
E. B. Murray
Margaret Powers
DeKalb Library
Lbrarians
Rockford
Murray
DeKalb
McAdoo Enters Illinois Presidential Primary
William G. McAdoo filed petition in Springfield to enter the Illinois Democratic presidential primary as a candidate for president. The document, filed by W. J. Murphy and William Coleman, contains 497 signatures. Petitions for Hiram Johnson and Calvin Coolidge as Republican candidates are already on file. McAdoo is the first Democrat to seek Illinois's primary.
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Ancesore
Springfield
William G. McAdoo
Thellinois
Secretary of the Treasury
W. J. Murphy
William Coleman
Chicago
Hiram Johnson
Calvin Coolidge
McAdoo
Malta Cherry Festival Honors Washington Birthday
A Cherry Festival will be held next Saturday February 23 at the Congregational church in Malta. The event honors George Washington and aims to be unique. Supper, candy, and novelties will be featured during the evening as a memorial to the Father of Our Country.
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Malta
George Washington
Hot Water Bottles Sale Offer at Local Store
The Nyal two quart red hot water bottles are offered at 1.39 during a special sale week. New stock bought to sell at 2.00, same price after sale. Call before March 1 to save one third. Taxes payable at First National Bank De Kalb.
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Secor
First National Bank
de Kalb
Provine Visits DeKalb As Republican Attorney General Candidate
Walter M. Provine of Taylorville toured DeKalb to rally support for his Republican nomination for attorney general. He distances himself from Brundage and Small factions, runs on his own record as a public official, and is described as an able lawyer and public-spirited citizen.
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DeKalb
Walter M. Provine
Taylorville
Provine
Nio
Brandaz
Brundage
Better Weather Returns to Gotham After Severe Storm
New York on February 21 sees commuters returning to work amid clearing skies following the season's harsh storm. Two deaths are reported with more than twenty injured. Notice from DeKalb banks states they will close all day tomorrow for Washington's Birthday. Jacob Haish State Bank The DeKalb Trust and Savings Bank The First National Bank The River Trust and Savings Bank.
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Gotham
United Press
New York
N. Y
York
DeKalb
Washington
Jacob Haish State Bank
DeKalb Trust & Savings Bank
First National Bank
The
River Trust 4 Savings Bank
Vetter Announces House Run for Primaries
John P. Vetter, a well known Republican from Dekalb, declares candidacy for the state representative race in the upcoming primaries. The field includes three Lee county contenders and one Whiteside candidate, with Henry Allen and John P. Devine noted as minority candidates from Dixon.
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Dugnladey
John P. Vetter
Stewartt
Mr Vetter
Dekalb County
Lee County
Whiteside
John H. Byers
A. T. Tourtilcott
Mr. Yetter
S. D. Hale Foot Injury In Week At Local Home
S. D. Hale suffered a foot injury at home early in the week while at work nearby. A heavy object fell on his heel, with initial fears of a serious fracture. Doctors said x rays were unnecessary and Hale will remain home for several days.
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S. D. Hale
First Street
Second Street
Hale
Servie
Miss Ruth Wetmore Called Home for Mother’s Illness
Miss Ruth Wetmore of the high school faculty is summoned to Janesville due to her mother’s serious illness. No word has been received from Miss Wetmore, and friends and pupils hope for her return and her mother’s improvement with the improving condition noted as new.
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Janesville
Ruth Wetmore
Miss Wetmore
War ended in Williamson county through Citizens Committee accord
An agreement to end the feud over booze law enforcement in Williamson county was reached by about 30 bankers and miners. Sheriff Galligan will retire on a long vacation, deputies are to be discharged, and a new citizen committee will enforce the law. Five National Guard units stationed here and in Herrin since February gun battles are to be withdrawn. Deputy Cagle was killed and Deputy Layman wounded in the February 8 and 9 clashes. E S Dobbins of Belvidere was in town yesterday.
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Marion
Ku Klux
Williamson County
Sherif George Galligan
Galligan
Glen Young
Klan
Citizens Committee
National Guard
Herrin
Caesar Cagle
Layman
Beekeeping School Planned by State College Likely Attendance Expected
Complete plans for a two day free beekeeping school at the state teachers college in this city were released by Dr. J. Stanley Brown. The Illinois State Beekeepers Association coordinates the program with talks, demonstrations, and films led by G H Cale E E Phillips O W Park and others, beginning at 10:00 a m tomorrow in the physics laboratory. The schedule features lectures on starting right with bees management and swarming, plus demonstrations on honey production pollination and wintering practices.
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State Teachers College
J. Stanley Brown
Ilinois
United States Department of Agriculture
G. H. Cale
O. W. Park
University of Tinois
E. E. Phillips
E. A. Winkler
Joliet
E. F. Phillips
Poison Death From Accident Verdict Says
The coroner's jury ruled Lilian H. Calvert known as Lilian Drew died from accidental poisoning. She swallowed poison at her mother's home and died four days later. Once a notable film performer, Calvert died in Chicago after the accidental ingestion in February.
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Unitea Press
Chicago
Ill
Lilian H. Calvert
Lilian Drew
Early campaign drive promises big prizes and easy wins
An exhortation to enter a political nomination drive, urging immediate action. It promotes self-nomination or being named by friends, with campaign headquarters open evenings at The Chronicle office. The piece touts prizes including a Buick Six Sedan, a Willys Knight Coupe Sedan, and a Dodge Sedan, stressing quick votes and high rewards for effort.
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Chronicle
Cam
Student Show Confirmed For Friday Night at State College
Official announcement states the vodvil show proceeds Friday evening despite rumors of postponement due to scarlet fever. City officials report decreasing cases, preparations focus on final rehearsals with complete costumes and scenery. A six o'clock rehearsal led by Miss Bond and her directors precedes the event, moved earlier due to the Masonic ball.
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State College
Inspectors Visit City High Schools By IL Official
Dr H A Hollister state inspector of high schools for the University of Illinois spent yesterday in the city. He was joined by two assistants and visited the state college high school department in the morning and the township high school in the afternoon. The inspectors complimented the work at both institutions and attended the Rotary club dinner as guests.
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H. A. Hollister
University of Illinois
Hollister
State College
Township High School
Rotary Club
Washington illustrated lecture at Baltimore and Ohio welfare hall
Employees of the American Steel and Wire company have a busy social calendar. This Saturday evening the Passenger department of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad presents an illustrated lantern slide lecture on the city of Washington D. C. in the welfare building.
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American Steel and Wire Company
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Washington, D
Department To Check Auto Licenses In DeKalb
Beginning Monday DeKalb police will check motorists who failed to apply for 1924 state licenses. Those who have applied but not received licenses should show a big-application receipt. Officials follow a state directive to straighten out delays two months after applications were due.
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DeKalb
Police Department
State Department
State Office
Post Office and City Services Closed on Washington's Birthday
In observance of Washington's birthday the post office banks and city library will be closed all day. The lobby will stay open until ten in the morning. No deliveries will occur. Many businesses may display flags. Flags on poles should be at half mast until noon to honor Woodrow Wilson’s recent death, then raised to full mast for the rest of the day.
Wirtz Journeys to Little Rock as Mother Ill
W. W. Wirtz of this city left for Little Rock yesterday after receiving word that his mother in Ark was seriously ill. Word today said Mrs. Wirtz’s condition remained very serious, and friends in DeKalb await further reports from Little Rock.
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Little Rock
Ark
W. W. Wirtz
Miss Huber Sprains Ankle After Icy Walk at School
Secretary Miss Pearl Huber at the high school slipped on icy walks on the way to work and sprained her ankle. She was taken to her home and is not expected to leave until the first of the coming week.
Wheeler says Daugherty tied to oil stock leaks
Washington reports Sen Burton Wheeler says a written special investigation report links Attorney General Daugherty to oil stock speculation. The Teapot Dome inquiry remains unsettled as Wheeler vows further action while Coolidge weighs response.
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United Pros
Washington, D. C
Burton Wheeler
Montana
Daugherty
Paugherty
Wheeler
Coolidge
Department of
Special Investigating Committee
Senate
Lenroot
Anther
Washington,d. C
Teapot
Daucherty
Lodge
Pepper
Teapot Dome
School Operetta Canceled Second Night For 26 February
The high school operetta, once staged over two nights, will perform only on Tuesday February 26 due to crowded schedules and time constraints. Rehearsals have occupied the music room for weeks as the production rapidly nears opening.
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Peta Perte
Sie Saar
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