Explosion at Sawyers Garage Fends Off Gasoline Fire
An explosion at Sawyer & Sons Garage on Lincoln Highway damaged windows but injured none. A worker started the Strauss Pump motor at 7:20 AM, fumes built up, a blast shattered the corner room door and street windows. Ventilator failure blamed. insurance covers repairs.
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Sawyer & Sons
Fifth and
Linecoln Highway
Lincoln Highway
Fifth Street
Sawyers
Sinclair
Fourth Street Bank Damaged by Water Sunday
WF McCormick cashier of the bank reported flooding at the Fourth Street bank. Ellie Farle and George Ward investigated water leaks from Moose rooms above the bank. The sink tore free and pipes broken, causing damage to decorations and fixtures about 150 dollars and further losses in Moose hall while authorities investigate responsibility.
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WF. McCormick
the & Savings Denser
Ellie Farle
Moose Rooms
George Ward
The
Ord
New Features Sunday Night for Lutherans
Sunday evening services at the first Lutheran church feature an exceptional musical program under E J including congressional singing special numbers and solos with instrumental pieces. Attendance at the social has been gratifying and plans call for similar programs at each Sunday service going forward.
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Ghee
E. J
Supreme Court to hear bid to curb ICC fare powers
The Supreme Court was asked to hear February 25 arguments on whether the Esch-Cummins act allows the interstate commerce commission to override state railroad commissions and order fare increases in both intrastate and interstate traffic. The Burlington case against Wisconsin rail regulators originated from rate hikes approved earlier.
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Toy United Pre
Washington, D. C
Supreme Court Today
Interstate Commerce Commission
State Railroad Commission
The
Burlington
Wisconsin Commission
The Round Up at Princess Playhouse Tonight
Tonight the world ramps play that has thrilled crowds, The Round Up, at Princess Playhouse. Roscoe Fatty Arbuckle stars as Sheriff Hoover delivering laughter and action amid grand scenery. On the same bill.
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Princess Playhouse
Sheriff Hoover
Roscoe Fatty Arhy
Two Deaths Mark Small Dekalb Community Obituaries
Obituaries note the deaths of Mrs. Maggie Bair after a two month illness at 79, long resident near Hinckley and DeKalb, with services at Latter Day Saints church and burial at Pierce cemetery. Evelyn R. Bowley, 20, dies after a brief illness at 809 North Twelfth Street, with fiancé in Chicago and services at St. Mary’s church before burial at Mt. Carmel cemetery. Dr Charles H Judd of the University of Chicago will address a Friday Parent Teachers meeting on Evocation For Citizenship with musical numbers and refreshments.
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Maggie Bair
Edward Johnson
Latter Day Saints
FL M. Cooper
Pierce Cemetery
Evelyn R. Bowley
Frank Bowley
North Twelfth Street
Miss Bowley
St. Mary's Church
Mt. Carmel Cemetery
Chicago
Charles H. Jodi
University of Chicago
Parentehers” Association
Toewnebin Hich
Hich
Eicho'eloet
Judd
DeKelh
Vere Goodyear
Howard Payne
Dr. Judd
Imperial Male Quartet and Old Time Dance Night
Imperial Male Quartet at M. E. Church at 8 o'clock features in tonight’s program alongside an old time dance and fiddlers. K. of C. Club hosts Wednesday night events with grand old timer dances and great fun for all attendees.
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Imperial
M. E. Church
K. of C. Club
De Kalb Woman in Hospital in Chicago
Mrs Herman Semieren formerly Hazel Sanford ill in Chicago after visiting DeKalb relatives for holidays. She underwent appendicitis surgery at Swedish Covenant Hospital Chicago and remains a patient. Friends in DeKalb await further word on her recovery.
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Herman Semieren
Hazel Sanford
Chicago
Sandgren
Spen Ber
DeKalb
Wiswall Finds Grand Canyon Is Great Sight
E. J. Wiswall touring the southwest writes from the road praising the Grand Canyon as a magnificent scenic wonder. He reports good health and enjoyment of the trip toward California, with southern landscapes thrilling him.
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Wiswall
Granp Canyon
E. J. Wiswall
Southwest
California
Go -Oal Canyon
Illness Casts Shadow Over Kirkland Local Resident Joe Morris
Word from Kirkland says J. D. Morris owner of the Kirkland hovel and longtime DeKalb figure is dangerously ill with poor prospect of recovery. Joe Morris, a familiar DeKalb presence for many years, is mourned by friends. P.O. Elks meet tonight.
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Kirkland
J. D. Morris
Kirkland Hovel
Cnoroner
Joe Morris
DeKalb
DeKalb Urges Downtown Cleanup to Prevent Fires
Fire Chief McFlvey warns that downtown rubbish piles behind shops risk serious fires and urges swift cleanup. He cites possible state inspections and new laws holding property owners or tenants liable for losses from preventable fires. Merchants urged to act now to avert a historic fire.
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DeKalb
McFlvey
Mercy
Ongut
Association
Deketh
Income tax work starts in Aurora area offices
The eighth internal revenue division opens for individual returns under $5000 with offices in Kane Kendall DuPage and De Kalb counties. Aurora and Elgin host Kane deputies, Yorkville handles Kendall, DuPage based at Glen Ellyn, DeKalb coverage from DeKalb. hours daily 2 to 4:30, with Saturday service. Deputy shortages limit staff. no bank offices this year. local collectors urge filing after blanks mailed from Chicago.
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Aurora
P. F. Pullmer
Internal Revenue Division
Kane
Kendall
DuPage
DeKalb
Fullmer
Elgin
A. C. Weingarter
Carl Schickler
Clinton Simmons
Hida
George Heinrich
Ed Althen
Page County
Wheaton
Glen Ellyn
Frank M. Bardon
Kendall County
H. T. McGrath
Yorkville
W. L. Stanton
DeKalb County
W. J. Stanton
Iocal
Chicago
Stanton
Disappointed Girl Ends Life Over Rendezvous Refusal
A 22-year-old Hazel Dewey Wright, daughter of wealthy insurance broker Richard J. Wright, died yesterday by poison after Jacques, son of John F. millionaire sugar broker, refused to keep a rendezvous with her. The incident follows a dramatic chain of rejected plans and personal distress in the state.
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Cearess
Jacques
John F
Hazel Dewey Wright
Richard J. Wright
Still Remain In County Jail To Wait Trial
Erickson and Jenkins remain in Sycamore county jail awaiting trial on suspicion of robbing Carlson and Benson. Bail set at 7500 for both. Case expected before February grand jury. if freed they face Rochelle and Ogle County warrants and immediate rearrest.
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Erickson and Jenkins
Carlson & Benson
Sycamore
Foust
Rochelle
Ogle
DeKalb County
Dempcy Hears Application Of Buss Line
The state public utilities commission will hear the Smith Bus line application for a certificate of convenience and necessity to operate a Elgin to Aurora route. Commissioner Dempey will preside in Chicago. The A B and C electric system opposes the plan, seeking public service status for transportation along the proposed routes.
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State Public Utilities Commission
Smith
Elgin
Aurora
Dempey
Chicaso
Public Service Corporation
Ford Avoids Eastern Bankers in 75 Million Funding Drive
New York dispatch reports bankers weighing an interest in 75 million dollars for Ford Motor Co. Mr Ford reportedly travels across the country to secure funds, aiming to dodge terms imposed by eastern financiers.
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Alkia Etes
New York
N.Y
Dow Jones Financial News Agency
Boston
Ford Motor Co
Ford
Favorable Newton Bill Aims to Curb Immigration
Washington January 24 The committee reported a favorable bill prohibiting immigrants from entering the United States unless approved as desirable by American consular officers in their native country. The measure seeks to check immigration at its source. Rummage sale to be conducted by the M E church in Se an a pee.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Allies mull German disarmament Paris meet begins
Paris January 24 The Allied supreme council opened with talks on German disarmament. Military experts presented German conditions on troops and armament as Premier Briand and Marshal Foch led discussions. The session also weighed Russia’s status after Wilson's note and broader issues in the Near East.
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United Press
Paris
France
Allied Supreme Council
Germany
Rhine
Briand
Marshall Foch
Wilson
Russia
Near East
Greece
Austria
United States
May Ditch the Bill to Regulate Packers
United Press dispatch from Washington reports the Kenyon Kendricks regulation bill for packers faced a very doubtful path after three hours of senate debate. A decision on passage was expected today under a 4:00 voting deadline.
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United Presss
Washington, D. C
Kenyon Kendricks Packers
Voucher Paid for Personal Expenses of Bethlehem Official
Perley Morse testifying before a congressional committee said a voucher for 260000 dollars for the personal expenses of a Bethlehem Ship Building Company official was issued in October 1918. Morse, auditing for the United States Shipping Board, noted no supporting papers were found. Schwab denied receiving money for war work.
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United Press
New York
N. Y
Bethlehem Ship Building Company
Perley Morse
Moore
Abadie
United States Shipping Board
Bethlehem Corporation
Walsh
Charles M. Schwab
Schwab
Morse
Liquor Stock Checks Ordered Across Six States
United Press reports from Chicago dated January 24 that Frank D. Richardson, prohibition enforcement director, announced bold action to seize wholesale liquor stocks in Michigan Indiana Illinois Iowa Wisconsin and other states failing to show sufficient quantities on hand during the enforcement drive.
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Chicago
Frank D. Richardson
Prohibition Enforcement
Michigan
Indiana
Illinois
Iowa
Wisconsin
Udetin
City deliberates on Rotary Kiwanis unity as chamber idea grows
A meeting chaired by A Kennedy will decide if business leaders form a single chamber of commerce or allow Rotary and Kiwanis to operate separately. Rotarians favor both clubs while hoping a later chamber can unite efforts. Kiwanians share the belief the city can sustain two clubs and a future chamber.
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Rotary Club
Kiwanis Club
Chamber of Commerce
A. Kennedy
Rotary
Kiwanis
Rochelle Girl Hurt In Intersection Collision
Miss Dora Roach of Rochelle sustained severe facial injuries when the Ford sedan carrying three youths from Dixon was struck by a large car at an east Rochelle intersection. The driver stopped for aid, and the injured woman was rushed to hospital after her wounds were dressed.
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Dora Roach
Rochelle
Dixon
Dixon Machine
Explosions Kill 25 at Memphis Oil Plant Fire
Memphis officials report 25 dead and about 60 injured after a tank car gasoline explosion ignited a large oil warehouse at the Cougar-Reese Oil Co. plant. Firefighters battled a spreading blaze as nearby houses were damaged and warnings urged residents to clear the area. The explosion, sparked by a worker’s chisel, leveled the facility and endangered surrounding neighborhoods. Police and fire investigators sought the final casualty count amid chaotic scenes.
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Cougar-Reese Oil Co
Tiny Chicago bandit terrorizes city in crime spree
A 12 year old boy joined the crime wave in Chicago firing at Matt Collins who dodged a shot after refusing a demand. The juvenile has appeared in several holdups, including forcing Mrs Albert Ruff to surrender. She described him as too small to lift his weapon. Police say the boy is now a marked suspect.
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Iowa
Ira B Bair
Ella Beverly
Frank JB. Bair
Chicago
Charies EE. Bair
Denver
Cole
James O'Rourke
Freeport
J. G. Burn
Hinckley
Matt Collins
Peck
Collins
Albert Ruff
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