Rotary International echoes across North America in radio tribute
President Raymond M Havens presides over a continentwide Rotary address by radio linking clubs from the east to the Pacific coast with messages from national leaders including Harding and Daugherty. DeKalb and Sedalia hosts join in as Rotary celebrates its first club anniversary and highlights the Golden Rule in public life. Local DeKalb Rotary endorses University of Illinois budget and biennial building program while plans for community screenings and entertainment unfold.
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Raymond M. Havens
Rotary International
Rotary
Nort America
Frst
Rotary Club
Adad
Notary
Middle West
L’acific Coast
Cananga
Rotrary
Presisten
Hevens
Kansas City
Kansas
Nebraska
Dakotas
Winnipeg
Minneapolis
Harvard
Canton
Sterling
Chicago
United States
Harding
Gillette
National House of Representatives
Daugherty
DeKalb
St. Louis
University of Ilinois
Senate
More Germans Are Arrested By the French
The Ruhr valley saw wholesale German arrests by French forces. Posters announcing an intensified state of siege were posted in Essen and other towns. French troops entered city halls arresting councilors, with some driven into the streets with bayonets. Nineteen officials were detained including the burgomaster for refusing to provide food for the French.
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London
England
Ruhr
Essen
Atwood's Arm Improves After Accident
William Atwood shows slow but steady recovery from earlier injuries. His mangled arm is in a cast and likely unused until June at the earliest. He reports little pain and feels fortunate not to have been more seriously hurt.
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Atwood
William Atwood
Claim Board Working On Routine Work in Illinois
Springfield IL Feb 24 The service recognition board has received applications from 181000 men and women. Cards mailed to 15600 former soldiers inform them of receipt. The board will focus on filing and setting aside questionable claims pending a decision by the Illinois Supreme Court on the bonus act validity.
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iBy
Springfield
Service Recognition Board
Palmer Edmunds
Ilinois Supreme l Court
McDoie Heads to Detroit for New Dodge Cars
DeKalb man Homer McDoie and four others, including Dodge salesman Jeff, travel to Detroit to secure five new Dodge vehicles to be driven back for quick delivery. McDole reports ongoing car sales this year and frequent trips like these are common for him. They expect to return Sunday or early next week.
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Homer McDole
Dodge
Jeff
Detroit
Comag
DeKalb
Mr Me Dole
Trainmen Killed In Boiler Blast Funeral Notice
United Press reports three trainmen were killed when a boiler exploded on a Frisco freight engine near Glen Allen, Alabama. A funeral for Brother Gus Anderson is planned at his home at two o clock, with attendances requested. Services are postponed in Swedish Baptist church due to united services at First Lutheran where Dr Williams will lecture on Better Citizenship. All members urged to attend.
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First Lutheran
Swedish Baptist Church
First Lutheran Church
Dr. Williams
United Press
Birmingham
Ala
Glen Allen
Weet
Gus Anderson
Tim Murphy Surrenders to Avoid Four-Year Sentence
Big Tim Murphy, Chicago union leader, surrendered to U S Marshal Robert Levy to avoid serving a fouryear term for robbing the mails. The move ends a three day manhunt by marshals and saves bondsmen from forfeiting $180,000 posted for his freedom. Attorneys expect a Supreme Court ruling next week on staying or reopening the case.
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Preas
Chicago
Tim Murphy
U. S
Robert Levy
Murphy
Supreme Court
Wilkerson
Leavenworth
Gem Broker Is Robbed Again Of His Jewels
Henry Hart a New York diamond broker was held up by two masked men in Chicago. They lured him with a fake phone call to the Pine building and forced him into an elevator where they seized two cases of gems worth 100000 dollars and took a diamond ring valued at 1000 dollars.
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Allithee Acres
Chicago
Henry Hart
New York
Hart
Pine Building
Foil Plot To Rob Denver Museum Foiled by Arrests
Three men were arrested in Denver for plotting to break into the Denver museum and steal 50,000 dollars in gold. Police say the trio admitted planning to slug the night watchman and blow the safe, but the scheme was thwarted last night.
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Denver
Colo
Jones Quits the Battle Ends Effort on Ship Subsidy
Washington February 24 The defeat of the ship subsidy bill was conceded by Senator Jones who said he would end the fight and support a motion to lay the measure aside for other business. Another bill by Senator Brookhart proposes major changes to railroad valuation and a $7 billion shift in water resources. A compromise farm credits measure including Lenroot Anderson and Strong provisions was reported favorably by the House committee and may pass next week.
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United Prose
Washington
D. C
Congress
Senaor Jones
Senate
Jones
Besten
Brookhart
Iowa
Interstate Commerce Committee
Lisey King
House Banking and Currency Committee
Auto Speeder Found Guilty In Fatal Washington Clash
Samuel King, a colored chauffeur and driver, was convicted of manslaughter by a jury in the district supreme court for the January 27 collision in Washington that killed Mrs. Emily Keith, sister of the wife of Congressman Charles E. Fuller. King, speeding and driving recklessly, was remanded to jail awaiting sentence. Fuller did not participate in the trial.
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Washington, D. C
Samuel King
Emily
Keith
Charles E. Fuller
Washington
District Supreme Court
King
Fuller
Keith WakstTuce
Early signs of spring appear with old fashioned scissors grinder
A scissors grinder was seen in town yesterday signaling an approaching spring after many months of cold weather. The sight raises hopes that robin redbreast sightings may occur soon and residents anticipate the first warm day.
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Robin Redbrea
Mrs Glidden Resumes Home Ability After Injury
Friends of Mrs V A Glidden rejoice as she can now move about her home with aid after a fall down cellar stairs fractured an ankle. Recovery will take time but improvement is welcomed by her many Chicago area acquaintances amid a fragmentary Chicago teletype of two personal crisis notices and a jail cell report involving Henry L O C F Dance Kregerson, 52, described as a case on Saturday night.
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Tunitved Press
Chicago
Henry
Kregerson
Ellow
Cafe Tragedy at Colisimo's Causes Morning Panic
Four men abducted and shot an unidentified nun at Colisimo's Cafe in Chicago at 5:00 am, dragging her to a waiting auto as patrons panicked. Witnesses described four shots ringing out, then the vehicle speeding away from the scene.
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Dotted Press
Chicago
Colisino
Wone
Mass Meeting Preview at First Lutheran on Better Citizenship
Citizens of DeKalbe are urged to attend a mass meeting this Sunday evening at the First Lutheran church. Rev. Elmer Linn Williams of Chicago will speak on Better Citizenship, blending humor and civic insight. The event, part of a union service with churches, aims to inspire youth and community leaders to elevate respect for right and noble aims.
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Elmer Williams
Lutheran Church
DeKalbe
First Lutheran Church
Elmer. Linn Williams
Chicsy
Williams
Chicago
Phillip Yarrow
Tlinois Vigilance Association
Yarrow
Legionnaires to Attend Sycamore Post Meeting
Members of the DeKalb Post of the American Legion plan to attend a Sycamore post meeting next Thursday evening at the county seat organization. Commander Thomas Kershedy hopes many DeKalb members will be present and asks attendees to contact the post adjutant early to estimate numbers.
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Sycamore
DeKalb
American Legion
Thomas Kershedy
Derkalb
More
City Sells Last Bond Issue for Glidden Memorial Hospital
City officials met yesterday to finalize the 28000 bond issue for the Glidden Memorial hospital. Chicago bond houses arranged a sale to H D Fellows at par with a premium of 1423. Funds will largely cover current indebtedness. officials deem the sale favorable.
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Glidden Memorial Hospital
Chicago
H. D. Fellows *Company
Anniversary of DeKalb Woodmen Tuesday Night
DeKalb Modern Woodmen celebrate their 40th anniversary with a party in the lodge rooms next Tuesday evening. County camps receive special invitations to attend. An excellent program will be held with an experienced degree staff. Members are urged to attend for a successful event including luncheon and a smoker.
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DeKalb Modern Woodmen
DeKalb
Lake View Girl Will Be a Nurse at Glidden Hospital
Miss Mable Wiltberger daughter of Rev Louis Wiltberger formerly of DeKalb will come from Lake View Iowa next week to accept a nurse position at Glidden Memorial hospital. She has visited DeKalb before and has many friends glad to learn of her appointment and confident she will enjoy the work.
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Mable Wiltberger
Louis Wiltberger
DeKalb
Lake View
Ilowa
Glidden Memorial Hospital
Miss Wiltberger
Earthquake Reported Near Chile with Chicago Seismograph
United Press reports a severe earthquake registered at the University of Chicago seismograph. First shock at 1 45 a m, last at 5 00 a m, maximum intensity at 2 11 a m. Officials estimate the quake origin about 5270 miles southwest of Chicago, likely off Chile.
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United Press
Chicago
University of Chicago
Chili
Smoke Shop Salesman Stevens Struck By Illness at Home
Snyder's Smoke Shop salesman Terrie Stevens is seriously sick and staying home for several days. Reports say he has been feeling unwell and could not open the store on time this morning. Friends in town expect a swift return to work once he recovers.
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Stevens
Terrie Stevens
Snyder
Harold Lloyd to Star in Grandmama's Boy Stay Four Days
Critics and fans who have seen Harold Lloyd's Grandmama's Boy say it is the best and funniest feature comedy. The film is coming to town for a four day stay.
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Harold Lloyd
Mrs Kane Again Taken To The Hospital Here
Mrs Kane wife of John F P Kane has been ill for two weeks and was taken to the hospital last evening. She was brought home briefly but developed a cold and was returned to the institution for continued care. Although not in serious condition she will remain until she improves after a serious operation a few days ago.
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John FP. Kane
Valera Directs Irish Rebel Attacks in Dublin
In Dublin clashes resume as state troops raid rebel gathering places seeking Eamon de Valera. Rebels, led by an experienced commander, attack central telephones exchanges and strike across the city. Civilian casualties rise with one soldier killed. In Cork, Feb 24, government arrests include General John Lynch, brother to Liam Lynch.
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Cng
Dublin
Eamon de Valera
Free State
Cork
Ireland
John Lynch
Liam Lynch
de Valera
Hinckley Fire Aftermath Causes Fatal Rooftop Fall
Hary Heinemier son of Mr and Mrs Charles Heinemier of Hinckley lies in Aurora hospital with slight hope of recovery after sliding from a ladder while removing a water pail from the McWethy roof during Hinckley fire cleanup. He struck his head on the cement sidewalk and was unconscious. A Chicago specialist was summoned as Hinckley discusses repairs and parsonage damage.
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Hary Heinemier
Charles Heinemier
Hinckley
Aurora
McWethy
Chicago
E. C. McWethy
Methodist Church
Heinemier
James Pogue
California
Pogue
State Men in City Check Up On Auto Owners
Two men under Secretary of State Emmerson spent yesterday in DeKalb checking autoists with 1922 license plates. They warned drivers to renew at once or face a fine. A statewide check-up will continue to enforce current plates.
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Emmerson
DeKalb
Famous Diplomat Dies Today in Philadelphia
Charlemagne Tower, 75, former United States ambassador to Germany, died in a Philadelphia hospital of pneumonia. He also served as ambassador to Austria Hungary from 1897 to 1899 and to Russia from 1890 to 1902, later heading as ambassador to Germany from 1902 to 1908. The figure was known as a diplomat and philanthropist.
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United Pressr
Philadelphia
Charlemagne Tower
United States
Germany
Pennsylvanian Hospital
Austria! Hungary
Russia
Pitt
Dapper Dan to Be Tried On Murder Charge
Chicago action reports Dapper Dan McCarthy to stand trial for murder in the slaying of rival labor leader Steve Kelleher. Coroner testimony claimed the duel at Tierney's case was provoked by Kelleher. Assistant States Attorney Woods ordered McCarthy held for trial. The state relies on two cafe workers Anna Howard and Jenny Plarr who testified McCarthy was the aggressor and fired first.
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United Press
Chicago
Dan” McCarthy
Steve” Kelleher
McCarthy
Tierney
Kelleher
Woods
Anna Howard
Jenny Plarr
Foil Bandits Attack Ohio Bank Reveals Wounding of Assistant Cashier
In Steubenville on February 24 four masked bandits tried to rob the First National Bank of Mt. Pleasant. Harry Price, assistant cashier, was wounded while E. F. Jones, cashier, shot one bandit but all four escaped. Wires out of Mt Pleasant silenced. Weather note mentions light possible rain. Notice advertises New Essex and Hudson Coaches from Rykert & Son in Sycamore Street.
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United Press
Steubenville, O
Harry Price
First National Bank of
Mt. Pleasant
E. F. Jones
Mt Pleasant
Essex and Hudson
Rykert & Son
California St
Sycamore
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