Mystery Mutilated Body Identified as Hawkins in Geneva
United Press reports from Gen eva indicate the snow grave victim near Geneva is Samuel Hawkins of Kalamazoo Michigan. His father arrives to arrange interment while Chicago police pursue a Joliet suspect in a rum-running killing tied to a gang clash. The slain man bore scars matching Hawkins war wounds, though some friends dispute identification.
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United Presat
Geneva
Samuel Hawkins
Robert Hawkins
Kalamazoo
Mich
Compton
Joliet
James Corbett
Chicago- Joliet
Corbett
Chicago
Lincoln Highway
Little Grove
Edward Evans
Identification Bureau of
Bertillon
Skoglund
Evans
Sheik
North Side
Hawkins
France
Felix Bonk
Hawkin
Avenue Tavern
Mitelwaukee Avenue Road
Lydia Louw Blake
Memphis, Tenn
Blake
Memphis
Greenville
S.C
Tennessee
Texas
Funeral Services for Joseph Clyne in Maple Park
Funeral services for Joseph Clyne who died early Wednesday at his Maple Park home will be held Friday at 10 am at the local Catholic church. Rev. F S Porcella to officiate with burial in the Maple Park cemetery. Many DeKalb friends plan to attend.
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Joseph Clyne
Maple Park
F. S. Porcella
DeKalb
Clyne
Waterman Farmer John Johnson Improves in Hospital
John Johnson a prominent Waterman farmer was admitted to City Hospital Monday evening for rheumatism and is reported to be slightly improving. His friends in Waterman and the city welcome the change noted as a hopeful sign.
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Waterman
John Johnson
Banks Looting Plot Led By Marcimo Sparks Nationwide Probe
Chicago Feb 22 An international search for Joseph Marcimo alleged gang leader began after Frank Taylor, president of Warren First National Bank Mass, was arrested for embezzlement of 209000 in securities missing from Warren banks. Marcimo fled to South America with ties to California Illinois Philadelphia Ottawa and Chicago financiers. Elks notice mourns J A Clyne of Maple Park with funeral at Catholic church tomorrow.
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Bquited Press
Chicago
Inl
Joseph C. Marcimo
Frank L. Taylor
First National Bank of
Warren
Mass
Taylor
Marcimo
California
Massachusetts
South America
Department of Justice
Calfornia
Niavara Life Insurance Company
Buffalo
So Me Clauis and
Wituiauies Dass
Philadelphia
Edward Goldman
Maresmo
Messier
Biatta
Bank of Perris
Cal
Harbor City Bank of
San Pedro
Bonar Law Survives Key King Speech Vote in Commons
Bonar Law's government narrowly won the latest king's speech debate with 236 votes to 208. The result drew ironic cheers from the governing side and Labour cries of resignation from the opposition.
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United Press
London
England
Bonar Law
Campaign for better citizenship at DeKalb church
A large audience is expected at the First Lutheran Church in DeKalb on February 25 at 7 30 p m for a mass meeting featuring Dr Elmer L Williams of Chicago. The program promotes respect for laws and normal family functioning, urging attendees to invite friends and hear the discussion.
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First Lutheran
Elmer L. Williams
Chicago
DeKalb
Choir Practice at First Lutheran Church Thursday Evening
Members of the First Lutheran Church will rehearse Thursday evening in preparation for Sunday musical services at the church. The work is expected to start early in the evening and continue until about eight thirty or nine o'clock.
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First Lutheran Church
City physicians downplay influenza scare amid grip claims
Three prominent doctors say the city faces no influenza epidemic, attributing most illness to the old fashioned grip. They note some pneumonia cases and fatalities but add February pneumonia rates and deaths are lower than in prior years. Wet weather and neglect of care fuel colds turning into pneumonia. precautions advised.
Explosion at nitroglycerine plant near Grafton kills many
Bulletin reports 15 to 19 men killed when a nitroglycerine plant near Grafton HL exploded today. Fire spread from the nitro area to nearby buildings, and the blast damaged miles of countryside. A survivor reached Grafton as trains between Grafton and Alton were halted. Four buildings burned in minutes and all available men fought the blaze while wire communication with Grafton was cut.
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United Press
Alton
Grafton HL
Grafton
Famed Wife of John A Logan Dies in Washington
Mrs. Mary A. Logan aged 85 widow of General Logan died in Washington from pneumonia after weeks of illness. She edited Home Magazine for 30 years and wrote for magazines. Born in Missouri she married General Logan in 1855 and left Civil War relics to Illinois. Her son John A Logan Jr. died in the Philippines in 1919. Only survivor is her daughter Mary A Logan.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
John A. Logan
General Logan
Logan
Minois
Maro John A Logan Jr
Mary A. Logan
Ben Stewart Announces Aldermanic Run
Benjamin Stewart brother of former Alderman Earl Stewart announces candidacy for the seat recently vacated by his sibling. The pair’s moves include the brother relocating to Duluth soon after his prior aldermanic selection.
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Ben Stewart
Benjamin ©. Stewart
Earl Stewart
Duluth
House clears bill to ratify British debt settlement
United Press reports that in Washington on February 22 the House adopted the conference report on the debt law amendment without a record vote paving the way for ratification of the British settlement. The measure goes to President Harding for signature to become law.
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Washington, D. C
Harding
French statesman Theophile Decagse found dead in Paris garden
Paris dispatch reports Theophile Decagse twice serving as foreign minister was found dead in a garden in the Riviera area. Night stroll under moonlight preceded his collapse from an embolism, according to advices from Paris.
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United Center
Paris
France
Theophile Decagse
Pate
Nice
Riveria
Farmers Protest Over Jolted Illinois Electric Line
Farmers along the Kaneville area urge the Interstate Commerce Commission to issue a restraining order to prevent the junking of the Chicago Aurora DeKalb electric line after Israel Joseph’s purchase. Kaneville Grain & Supply members push for continued operation to aid local shipping and passenger travel. Senator Harold Kessinger voices belief short haul rail and electric lines face abandonment within ten years. Meanwhile motion for state commission relief follows Illinois Manufacturers’ Association briefing. Grandmas Boy review and film ads close the page.
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Israel Joseph
Chicago, Aurora & DeKalb Electric
Kaneville Grain & Supply Company
Interstate Commerce Commission
Joseph
Uch
Aurora
Xaneville Company
State Commerce Commission
Senate
Harold Kessinger
Searcy
Chicago, Peoria & St. Louis
Illinois Manufacturers’ Association
Ireland in Dublin Battles Between Free State and Insurgents
Fighting broke out in Dublin today as Free State troops clashed with insurgents for about half an hour. Two rebels were killed and three combatants wounded. Rebels raided the income tax office and attacked a Free State post. Eamon de Valera declared a boycott on English goods. Also notes a sick dentist in North Third Street.
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Ireland
Dublin
Free State
Eamon de Valera
Brundage Bill Is Out by House Appropriations
Springfield Ill Feb 22 The house appropriations committee reported the Brundage bill for 1 037200 to fund the attorney general for the coming biennium with a favorable recommendation after details on four years of spending were provided. The measure mirrors last session’s appropriation vetoed by Gov Small, who cut nearly 700000. The office has relied on public subscriptions to operate. The vote to pass over the governor’s veto may gain support as officials press the full amount. House and senate sessions were brief as municipal primaries loom. both adjourned until March 6.
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Springfield
Ill
Brundage
House Appropriations Committee
Small
Attorney General
Cary
Department
Stores Being Painted For Spring Weather
Several city stores prepare for spring as Woolworth's undergoes a renovation with interior cleaning and a fresh coat of light paint, promising a changed appearance once completed.
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Woolworth’s
DeKalb Singer Appears At Sycamore Church
Vere Goodyear, a DeKalb bass soloist, sang with the Sycamore Methodist choir Sunday evening to favorable audience response. The piece highlighted a rich bass voice and drew warm reception from listeners.
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DeKalb
Sycamore Church
Sycamore Tribune
Vere Goodyear
Goodyear
Fire destroys Hinckley Methodist church and parsonage
At noon a blaze started from an overheated furnace destroying the Hinckley Methodist church and adjoining parsonage. About 70 firemen, with help from Aurora DeKalb Waterman and Plano, fought the flames. Loss estimated around 50,600. parsonage tears down likely. Fire Chief F A Blake injured while on the parsonage roof.
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Hinckley
DeKalb
F. A. Blake
Blake
Aurora
Waterman
Plano
Blaite
iDetnite
McEvoy
Hungry Hearts At The Star
Hungry Hearts praised as a notable screen production joins Goldwyn’s lineup at the Star for tonight and tomorrow. The Immigrant tale by Anzia Yezierska, praised by critics, is stretched into a truthful, humane film by director E Mason Hopper with a strong performance and moral heart. Showtimes listed as 6:00, 7:30 and 9:40.
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The
Star
Goldwyn
Anzia Yezierska
Frank Crane
Miss Yezierska
California
E. Mason Hopper
Libel Verdict in Zion Overseer Case in Chicago
Yoliva Loses Libel Suit In Long Law Suit Chicago February 22 Wilbur Glenn Volvia overseer of Zion found guilty of criminal libel by a circuit court jury. Maximum penalty six months jail or $1000 fine. Sentencing set March 10 unless new trial motion is overruled. Indicted two years ago on charges connected to printed pamphlets during a religious controversy involving former Zionist Rev Thomas Nelson who later formed his own church.
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Yoliva
Chicago
Wilbur Glenn Volvia
Overseer
Zion
Thomas Nelson
Volvia
Nelson
Zion Church
Slick Roads Slow Country Horse Travel Amid Ice
Farmers driving from the country report heavy trouble as slick and icy roads slow travel. Horses slip and fall, damaging harness, while town lanes also pose difficulty for heavy wagons. With ice melting the hope is roads will improve and traffic resume.
Judge Hopkins Rules on Voliva Case in Chicago
Judge Jacob Hopkins, a former Le Kalb boy, presided over Wilbur Glenn Voliva’s Chicago trial initiated by Reverend Thomas Nelson. Nelson accuses Voliva of printing a pamphlet denouncing Zion City’s pastor. Reports say the case remains unresolved with possible further hearings in days ahead and a potential heavy fine upon conviction. Bryant Washburn stars tonight at the Star in Hungry Hearts.
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Jacob Hopkins
le Kalb
Wilbur Glenn Voliva
Chicago
Thomas Nelson
Voliva
Zion City
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