McKinley visits De Kalb amid Fourth of July events
Congressman William McKinley of Champaign arrives in DeKalb at 5:30 PM to meet residents and attend a reception at the Glidden hotel. The day’s program includes park amusements at Brecktree Park starting 9:00 AM with aeroplane stunts, band concerts, races for children, contests, and a baseball game between DeKalb and Chicago teams.
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William McKinley
Champaign
United States Senate
Glidden
McKinley
DeKalb
Congressman McKinley
Brcetrie Park
DehKalb
M. B. Malone and Co
Candy Kitchen
Sycamore
Vaile and O'Malley
Kraft Nelson Swanson
Monarch
W. Garner
H. E. Dunleavy
Ludwig Nelson
J. B. Lindstrom
Olsen
Walred
C. W. Garner
DeKelb
Butch Weinlund
D Kalb
Suggestions for Treating Heat Exhaustion
Public Health Service notes sunstroke danger and heat exhaustion signs. In sunstroke the patient is unconscious with hot red skin and high temperature. use cold water and ice, keep them conscious, and give cold water to drink. In heat exhaustion the patient is usually conscious with pale clammy skin and normal or lower temperature. lie them down in a cool place and give water to drink, avoid stimulants, aromatic ammonia or coffee may help.
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U. S. Public Health Service
Popcorn Wagon Fire Quickly Doused Next Door Help
A fire started in a popcorn wagon owned by Myron Duffy around one o clock but was quickly stopped by workers in the adjacent tin store. Charles Corey in the neighbor's shop grabbed two fire extinguishers and the flames were put out with little damage.
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Myron Duffy
Charles Corey
Health official returns to duty amid city health check
Dr Hagey resumes duties after a week, reports measles present but under control in the city. He notes the overall health condition is very good with little other disease impacting the area.
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Hagey
Non Partisans Defeated in North Dakota Race
Bismarck N Dakota July 1 Non partisan league candidates on the Republican ticket trail behind with early returns from 300 of 2064 precincts showing Langar 18408 and Hunt 9848 for Governor Fraizier Hunt trailing Langar two to one. Gronna leads E Ladd for U S Senator as weather notes forecast thunder showers and fair weather later.
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Bismark
N. Dak
Chimakes
Fraizier Hunt
William Langar
Langar
Hunt
United States
Gronna
E. Ladd
Sycamore Pastor Contemplates Move to Detroit Swedish Church
Dr. Albert Okerstrom, pastor of the Swedish Lutheran church in Sycamore for eleven years, has received a unanimous call and generous salary from a Detroit church. Locals fear his departure though he has not announced a decision.
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Sycamore
Sycamor
Albert Okerstrom
Okerstrom
Detroit
Mich
Stores Open Schedule Tied to Fourth of July
Today Thursday all stores close at press time as merchants mix at the Country Club watching a tournament. The two week Fourth of July break begins next week with an agreement that if a Thursday falls in the week the stores stay open until July eighth.
Oil Interests Charged With Offense In Mexico Campaign
Mexico City July 1 reports say American oil interests led by B E Doheny of Los Angeles are accused of spending millions to influence Mexican politics. Robert A Pesquiera, Mexico's Colonel House, urged the U S government to curb propaganda aimed at discrediting the southern republic. Also a want ad seeks laborers especially coal shovelers for immediate work at DeKalb Lyca’s heptaie.
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Mexico City
Mex
BE. L. Doheny
Los Angeles
Mexico
Robert A. Pesquiera
Colonel House
United States
el Heraldo
DeKalb-Lyca
Heptaie
Road Work West of DeKalb to Begin Soon
Motorists around DeKalb await the cement road project as mixing and laying will start Monday. The available materials on site will keep the contractor crew busy for at least two weeks as the work progresses rapidly.
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DeKalb
Sawyer Place Construction Resumes After Steel Delays
Work on the Sawyer building has restarted after a stoppage caused by shipping delays of steel circle ers needed for the super structure. Materials are on site and contractors expect completion soon despite remaining delays.
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Sawyer
Thas
Local men report potatoes from gardens in town
W. N. Pinkston of South First Street said he already had potatoes out of his garden and eating them last Tuesday. Others did the same, suggesting potato raisers here are tied for honors as garden produce surges with high vegetable costs.
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W. N. Pinkston
South First Streets
Department Denies Attack on Rypins
United Washington exposes a denial from the state and war departments regarding claims that Professor Stanley Rypins of the University of Minnesota opened Breckenridge Long’s mail. The agencies refute the utterances attributed to him as false.
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United
Washington, D. C
State and War Department
Stanley Rypins
University of Minnesota
Breckenridge Long
Salvation Army talk draws small DeKalb crowd
An audience of about 20 heard Mrs. Sylvia Morrison, staff captain, discuss Salvation Army aims and county impact at the Congregational Church. The talk highlighted the organization’s scope and county role with motion pictures, while critics noted the poor turnout marred the event despite the speaker’s evident ability.
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Sylvia Morrison
Salvation Army
Morrison
Hten
United States
Salvation Array
Woman Kills Self and Two Children in Chicago
United Press report from Chicago dated July 1 states Margaret Emmerson, 36, slashed the throats of her three children and then killed herself. Only the two year old survives. Authorities cite health and marital separation as factors in the tragedy.
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United Press
Chicago
Margaret Emmerson
Margaret
Pairings Set After Kilkauk ee Women s Golf Qualifiers
Qualifying rounds in the Kilkauk ee Women s tournament at Kilwaukee Country Club produced the day s scores at noon. Winners include Mrs. J P Garner, Mrs. FL Ott, Miss K K EB Tarwood, Miss Packard, Mrs. Armstrong, Miss Luckins and others. Final rounds and pairings announced for this afternoon and tomorrow morning s finals with a putting and approaching contest to close the event.
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Kilkaukee Country Club
J. P Garner
Olympia Fields
FL Ott
Glen Oak
A. WL. Sanders
Midlothian
J. Hunt
Kk. EB. Tarwood
Olympia
Packard
Armstrong Aurora
Geipel
Aurora
Hunt
W. P. Sherman
Oliver Burnett Haywood
Arthur Utermark
F. Luckins
Edgewater
Perry Fisk
Kilwaukee
Genevieve Porter
Ridge
Oakland
Kishwaukee
M. Kidwerds
F. Ellis
Milwaukes
Luckins
Fisk
Mra
Harwood
Tragedy Strikes Waterman Doctor Kilgore on Train Tracks
Dr John Kilgore, a well known Waterman resident for 12 years, was fatally struck by an east bound train at Waterman depot while leaving for a professional call. Survived by wife Clara Hoover Kilgore and son John Jr. funeral plans pending.
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John Kilgore
Wateran
Waterman
Kilgore
McCleery Brothers
Watermin O
Limited
Heer Undertaking Establishment
DeKalb County
Scotland
Clara Hoover
John Jr
Churches Hold Union Patriotic Meeting at Huntley Park
A Sunday afternoon union gathering of city churches will be held at Huntley Park at 4 30 PM with Dr Rufus White of Chicago as speaker on Americanism. Special music and informal talks are planned for the patriotic celebration with plans for ongoing summer park meetings and free seating for attendees.
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Park Lund
Union
Huntley Park
Rufus White
Chicago
White
Kids and Firecrackers Spark Car Damage Warning
Children near the Fourth of July are warned to stop throwing torpedoes at passing cars. Reported incidents include torpedoes striking vehicle sides and discoloring paint. Police threaten action to curb the dangerous habit and place responsibility on the youths involved.
Band Concert Tonight Promises Fine Program Abroad
Tonisht band lights up the evening with a strong program including The Thunderer, Grand Fantasie, College Chimes, and The Soul Kiss. Hartman Morse and Lanepe contribute selections along with the Star Spangled Banner, as the crowd gathers for a well prepared concert night.
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Tonisht
Hartman
Totami
Morse
Massenet
Shriners Train Spurs City Visit at Depot
A Shriners party from Rockford parked a special train at the depot in Portland Oregon this morning. Curious onlookers asked about the cars and their owners while the group toured the city before the midday departure to return home from the convention.
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Shriners
Rockford
Portland Oregon
Condition of local man improves after eye operation
Chicago report states W. J. Wiswall is doing as well as can be expected after his second eye operation last Monday. Many friends are anxious about the outcome, and his daughter Hazel remains with him until his condition improves.
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Chicago
W. J. Wiswall
Wiswall
Hazel
Local Teacher Cited for Good Work in Dixon
Ray Bates of the Dixon school led the manual training class to paint street signs under city direction, saving expenses. The city honored the class and Mr Bates with a banquet to acknowledge school city cooperation.
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Ray Bates
Dixon
Justin Avis
Muskie Hunters Start Home Sunday Night
Tom Adams Bill Bristow and Junge Pond return from Lake Duchambeau after a fruitful muskellunge and other game fish trip. George Cheney plans to drive them home in Judge Pond's car, with a long journey ahead for arrival Sunday night.
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Tom Adams
Bill Bristow
Junge Pond
Lake Duchimbeau
George Cheney
Judge Pond
One Killed When Cars Collide in Chicago
Taxicab collided with touring car in Chicago injuring four people while a report said no one was killed. The incident occurred in July and details indicate transportation injuries with no fatalities confirmed.
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Chicago
United Press
Smith Gets New Praise for Reelection Bid
A friend of State's Attorney Smith extols his 12 year law career and eight years in office. He notes Smith, 37, married with two children, led Red Cross and Liberty Loan efforts and served on the local draft board during the war. The record supports another term for the county official.
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Smith
Wis
Faissier and Fulton
U. of L
College of Law
A. 5
Babcock
RL. Divine
Lowell J
Red Cross
Motorcycle Men Plan Summer Picnic to Oregon Trip
George Prescott leads a party of Harley Davidson riders for a Sunday outing to Oregon. They will fish swim and inspect the area hoping for a repeat of their prior gypsy tour. The group plans ongoing summer trips and expects to have a good time.
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George Prescott
Oregon
Alice Brady Returns to Star Play House in The Fear Market
Alice Brady appears at Star Play House in The Fear Market with performances at 7 and 9. Adults and children 20c each plus war tax. Special music by the Star Orchestra.
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Star Playhouse
The
Star Orches
Missouri Man Buys All TirO-Fix Goods in Macon
M. Lumly of Macon Missouri purchased the TirO-Fix product stored in the Westlike building and plans to move it to Macon to start a large scale business. He intends to buy machinery later and likely acquire the entire company’s assets for a major venture. About two and a half carloads must be moved.
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M. Lumly
Macon
Missouri
Westlike
Local Man to Race at Marion Next Saturday
Will Hiland leaves today for Marion Iowa to watch his horse Oregon Boy race on Saturday. In Oskaloosa Oregon Boy finished fourth after heavy training. His other horse Bob Garret is on the sick list but improving and expected to start soon. Will expects to bring home the bacon.
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Will Hiland
Marion
Iowa
Oregon Boy
Oskaloosa
Bob Garret
Will
Overnight Convention Proceedings Highlight Nominees and Plank Debates
The convention adjourned after nominating Mc Adoo Palmer Cox Cummings Gerard Edwards Hitchcock Owen Meredith and Smith. A resolutions subcommittee drafted platform planks then submitted a tentative draft to the full committee. The full committee met in executive session to shape the platform for Thursday with many planks agreed on including League of Nations and labor, while liquor and Irish planks remained under discussion past 3:30 a.m.
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McAdoo
Palmer
Cox
Cummings
Gerard
Edwards
Hitchcock Owen
Meredith
Smith
Resolutions Committee
League of Nations
McAdoo Fights Field at Democratic Convention San Francisco
July 1 reports track the Democratic convention as William G. McAdoo faces a field of rivals with anti McAdoo blocs forming while party leaders seek alliances. Proposals on wet dry Irish issues and a League of Nations plank dominate summaries and debate as the platform takes shape.
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United Press
San Francisco
Cal
William G. McAdoo
McAdoo
Resolutions Committee
Walsh
Massachusetts
League
Bryanines
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