Northern part Scouts move to organize county unit
A letter to The Chronicle from Kirkland supporters says northern DeKalb will not sit idle as Genoa Kirkland and Kingston districts are organized. They dispute a $1200 county fund quota, noting Kirkland quota around 150 and Genoa 325, Kingston 175. A big meeting at Sycamore tonight aims to form the county organization and resume active Scout support for local running costs.
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the Chronicle
Kirkland
R. J. Case
Sere
Genoa-Kirkland
Kingston
F. Chadwick
Chadwick
A. W. Lamont
C. E. Smith
Max T. Hahn
Chronicle
Case
Arouas
Genoa
DeKalb County
Genevine
Sycamore
Bimba Trial Enters Second Day in Massachusetts Blasphemy Case
Brockton records the second day of the Bimba trial as the state plans to call more witnesses to prove the editor violated Massachusetts blasphemy law by denying the exilt of God and final judgment. Earlier witnesses testified that Bimba attacked capitalists and urged joining the communist movement.
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Brockton
Mass
Bimba
Brooklyn
John Bolones
Himba
Communist Party
Communist Movement
Bolones
County Scout Unit Organized In DeKalb At Sycamore Meeting
A county Scout organization will be formed at a 7:30 pm meeting in Sycamore to establish permanent headquarters, appoint officers, and set up a four district structure including DeKalb and Kingston Genoa. The drive aims to rapidly mobilize troops and standardize county wide programs for the boys.
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Chamber of Commerce
Sycamore
BR. J. Case
F. C. Chadwick
Ilinois
Deen
Hinckley
Waterman
Shabuona
Sendwiet
Somenauts
Kingston
Kirkland
Genoa
Kadena
DeKalb County
DeKalb
Vera Countess' Habeas Corpus Hearing Delayed
New York February report on Vera, countess of Cathcart, tangled leave dispute. Arthur Garfield Hays asks U S Attorney Buckner to move habeas corpus hearing from March 2 to 5. The countess liberty expires at 11 p m Wednesday.
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New York
Vera
Countess of Cathcart
Arthur Garfield Hays
United States
Buckner
Liberty
Chester to Serve Team Chester to Serve Team
Robert Ford Chester, 37, formerly of Aurora, began a sentence of one to fourteen years in Joliet for the shooting of Special Agent William Fairweather of the Burlington railroad at Rochelle on November 19, 1915. He pleaded guilty to assault with intent to kill and was captured after fleeing following the confrontation with Fairweather and Rochelle Chief C. G. Hodges.
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Robert Ford Chester
Aurora
Joliet
William Fainweather
Burlington Railroad
Rochelle
Chester
Marry Edwards
Ogle County
Fairweather
C. G. Hodes
Indiana
Michiss State Penitentiary
Roehelle
Eirgin
Hodges
Jhe
Binder Street
Aurore and
Sur
Burlington
Committeemen Meet Today at Dixon Tavern
R B Newcomer a senatorial Republican committeeman for the 35th district attends a Dixon meeting at Nachusa Tavern. The gathering covers routine committeeman business including filing papers with Secretary of State Emmerson naming the number of Republican candidates for the district representative nomination. Also present were Judge Sheldon of Sterling and Attorney Gannon of Dixon. The district includes De Kalb, Lee and Whiteside counties.
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R. B. Newcomer
Dixon
Republican Committee
Emmerson
Sheldon
Sterling
Gannon
Nachusa Tavern
DeKalb
Lee
Whiteside
Brown Speaks at Rotary Meetings on Rotary Birthday
Dr J Stanley Brown president of the State Teachers College and DeKalb Rotary spoke at two Rotary meetings on Tuesday and Tuesday evening. He noted Rotary’s 21 years and 2200 clubs in 33 countries while stressing Rotary’s principles.
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J. Stanley Brown
State Teachers College
DeKalb
Rotary Club
Iesday
Rotary
Grown
Aurora Rotary Elair
Mrineeton Totary
Brown
North Western Authorized to Acquire Bay Railroad Control
The Interstate Commerce Commission authorized Chicago & North Western to acquire control of the Chicago St Paul Minneapolis and Omaha railway by stock exchange. North Western can issue 15 259 150 dollars in common stock for the other railway's common and preferred shares. Friday and Saturday ad offers dresses and spring hats for five dollars at East End Style Shop.
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Washington, D. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
Chicago & North Western Railroad Company
Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Quaba
Chicago & North Western
Chicago, St. Vath Minneapolis & Omaha Railway
Tornado hits Memphis and surrounding areas
A tornado struck southern Mississippi towns and moved north into Tennessee on February 25 causing multiple fatalities and extensive damage. In Memphis and nearby rural areas many homes were leveled or damaged, with communication lines disrupted. the storm's full impact remained to be confirmed.
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Memphis
Tenn
Mississippi
Tennessee
Dia
Teach Life to Pupil Is Plan of H Hoover
Secretary Herbert Hoover told National Education Association delegates that the key to American education lies in instilling ideals ambition and character rather than mere knowledge. He urged teachers to cultivate spirits and warned against complacency in public service.
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H. Hoover
Washington, D. C
Secretary of Commerce
Herbert Hoover
National Education Association
Closier
Fife
Hoover
America
Congress
Party Members Plan to Fight Trust Probe
Washington The Republican senate leaders adopted a new strategy to thwart the Democratic plan for a special council to prosecute the Aluminum Company of America. The move hinges on parliamentary procedure to force House action, while the House administration holds a commanding majority to smother the probe. Doubtful senate votes and absences due to illness and anti world court campaigns add uncertainty to the outcome.
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Washington, D. C
Upis
Senate
Coolidge
House
West
Man Struck by Auto After Slipping on Ice
A. Anderson of Kohler Die & Specialty was struck by a car driven by L. Flanders as he slipped while crossing Franklin and Mourth streets after leaving work. Anderson suffered a fractured bone in the foot, and will take a few days off work.
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Man
A. Anderson
Kohler Die & Specialty Company
L. Flanders
Pranklin
Mourth Street
Mr. Anderson
Flanders
Wage Increase for Railmen Probed by Officials
New York officials at Grand Central terminal discussed a proposed wage rise for conductors and trainmen in eastern railroads. If adopted the increase would add roughly 85 to 90 million dollars to annual payrolls. Individual roads must respond by March 2 with details of the proposed raise ranging from one to about one and a half dollars per day by service class.
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New York
N. Y
Grand Central Terminal
Chicago
Potomac
Swift Couple Receives Letter From Daughter in China
Mr and Mrs Ernest Swift report their daughter Mrs E C Faust now in China with her husband linked to the Rockefeller Foundation has written that recent provincial disturbances have not harmed them. Delivery of mail both incoming and outgoing remains unsettled in the region.
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China
Ernest Swift
E. C. Faust
Rockefeller Foundation
Matt
Alvin Warren Speaks to DeKalb Rotary Club
Alvin Warren, DeKalb county board chair and Republican candidate for the 35th district in the state legislature, spoke at the Rotary Club noon luncheon. He outlined roads and plains improvements, discussed farm issues, and urged diversified farming while inviting Rotarians to seek and provide answers to farmers’ questions.
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Alvin Warren
DeKalb County
Aipervianes
Rotary Club
Warren
DeKalb
Rotarians
Rumor of Elbert Gary Retirement Denied by Steel Leader
New York February 25 rumors surfaced that Elbert H Gary might retire as head of United States Steel amid its twenty fifth anniversary celebration Yet Gary born 1847 on an Ulmels farm said he planned to stay on and continue leading the firm Myron Co Taylor and former Gov Nathan L Miller were named as possible successors while Gary noted he neared 80 and still intended to remain at his post Over the 25 years US Steel produced about 23 trillion in gross value surpassing the U S public debt and the nation’s railroad worth
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New York
N. Y
United States Steel Corporation
Elbert H. Gary
Wall Street
Ulmels
Nathan L. Miller
Myron Co. Taylor
Gary
Steel Corporation
United States
Sandwich Man in an Accident on Lincoln Highway
Roy Conley of Sandwich was struck while crossing Lincoln Highway at Fourth Street last night. The other driver fled and left no license number, causing only minor damage after a quick repair before he continued home in the county.
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Roy Conley
Sandwich
Lincoln Highway
Fourth Street
Greeks Engage in Fistic Battle In City Police Court
Two Greek men George Papas known as Steve Palmos fought after an argument Tuesday night. Papas attacked Palmos in a lengthy bout, Palmos was severely pummeled, and Papas faced arrest warrants. Judge John M. Blair fined Papas ten dollars plus costs for his role.
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George Papas
Steve Palmos
American Steel & Wire Company
Palmos
Papas
John M. Blair
Al Givens Hospitalized in Serious Illness
Al Givens, a longtime city resident and familiar street character, was taken ill this week and moved to the city hospital for treatment after Wes Snyder and Dr. Emery Neff intervened. He is reported to be suffering a serious infection and will remain hospitalized for several days.
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al Givens
City Hospital
Mr. Givens
Wes Snyder
Emery Neff
Goebel Ferrell's Auto Reported Missing Then Found
Goebel Ferrell's Dodge coupe was reported missing to the police yesterday and after several tracing attempts the machine was found parked on Fourth Street near the Pooler and Caruth shop. It is believed someone moved it as a joke on the owner. Axel Carlson, DeKalb's Own Artist Basso, in concert at the Teachers College tonight. Friday only: Strictly Fresh Bags, 27c denen, 67
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Goebel Ferrell
Fourth Street
Pooler & Caruth
Axel Carlson
DeKalb
Basso
Teachers College Tonight
Evans ton woman injured after car crash shatters store window
Mrs. Willys D. Johnson of Evanston was struck by two cars driven by high school youths and hurled through a large plate glass store window. She suffered cuts and bruises and nervous shock but was not internally injured and is expected to recover quickly. She resides at 2326 Bryant Avenue.
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Willys D. Johnson
Evanston
Esther L. Johnson
Johnson
Estine Hoover
Ewing Avenue
Byrant Avenue
Kishwaukee Creek Runs Wild After Rain and Snow
Reports say Kishwaukee Creek rose sharply after a week of heavy rain and snow. City officials at West Highway bridge noted the stream was high and fast, within three feet of the bridge by ten o clock. Officials warned major flooding was unlikely unless today’s newly fallen snow melts rapidly.
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West Highway
Concert Draws Big Crowd Despite Unfavorable Weather
A large audience is expected at the teachers college auditorium this evening for Axel Frichof Carlson bass baritone's concert his first since returning from abroad. Mrs Glenn Reynolds accompanies and Edna Ballard harpist, with a strong at door sale likely to push capacity attendance despite poor conditions.
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Teachers College
Axel Frichof Carlson
Glenn Reynolds
Edna Ballard
Carlson
Doctor Returns to Practice after Illness
Dr H H Cornforth has returned to his practice in the Fourth Street Bank building after a several day absence due to illness. His condition was not serious but required specialist treatments. He went to Cleveland about ten days ago for treatment and remains somewhat weak yet continues practicing. Axel Carlson, DeKalb’s artist basso, is called the Teachers tonight.
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H. H. Cornforth
Fourth Street Bank
Cornforth
Cleveland
Million Pilgrims to Attend Eucharistic Congress in Chicago
Chicago Catholic leaders aim to host 1,000,000 pilgrims for the International Eucharistic Congress June 20 to 24. A Cleveland delegation led by Bishop Joseph Schrembs will travel by steamship and live aboard in Chicago harbor. Chicago parishes are asked to house and feed visiting pilgrims, addressing a major housing challenge.
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Chicago
Joseph Schrembs
Cleveland
Schrembs
Congress
Herrick Rites Held for Sterling Native Widow
Funeral services were held in Sterling for Mrs W B Herrick mother of Glenn Herrick of Peerless Ice Cream and W B Herrick Jr of Northern Illinois Service Co. The final rites occurred at First Christian Church at 2 30 after a home service. Mrs Herrick born April 3 1861 in Charleston Illinois married June 2 1887 in Greenup and moved to Sterling in 1898. Survived by husband two sons Glenn and W B Jr a daughter Janet and three sisters. Major Herrick of Philadelphia not present.
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W. B. Herrick
Glenn Herrick
Peerless Ice Cream Company
William Herrick, Jr
Northern Illinois Service Company
First Christian Church
Ninth Avenue
J. Q. Moore
Kate Tucker
Charleston
Ill
William B. Herrick
Greenup
Cumberland County
DeKalb
Charles C. Herrick
Philadelphia
W.B. Herrick, Jr
Janet Herrick
Alice Heiser
Decatur
B.| Kingam
Tucson
Ariz
J. H. Nichols
Major | Herrick
Conference on League Opened by the Powers
London reports a series of European conferences began to revive Locarno spirit as France and England clash over permanent council membership. Balkan and Italo German issues remain unresolved while friction shows signs of easing. Poland will not withdraw from the league if it misses a permanent council seat at the March 8 meeting.
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London
England
France
League of Nations Council
Locarno
Warsaw
Poland
Hearing Date Set for Haish Will in DeKalb Court
The probate hearing for Jacob Haish, DeKalb philanthropist, is scheduled for Monday March 22. The Haish estate is valued at 175000 by the court, though locals view it as an estimate. Sycamore reports the date and value for the probate proceeding. Mrs Holland's cand ies are offered, noting pure ingredients and distinctive centers.
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Haish
Jacob Haish
DeKalb
Sycamore
Tax Bill Passes Senate to Reach President for Signature
Washington February 25 President Coolidge expected to sign a sweeping tax reduction bill that slashes 1926 revenue by 387 million. Senate approved the conference report 61 to 10 after House action. key tax provisions lower normal and surtaxes, raise certain exemptions, and redefine rates across individual and corporate taxes with administration rules to follow. The measure, divided into twelve parts, aligns with the 1924 act with numerous amendments and may become law tonight.
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House
Coolidge
Treasury Department
White House
Farmer-Labor
Jenders
United States
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