Red Rain Myth Busted by Washington Meteorologist
Professor William J. Humphreys of the U S Weather Bureau explains red rain follows dust storms and red dust in the air, with yellow rain from pollen and tree pollen. red snow from algae and dust, frogs and worms may appear after rains, while uprisings in China prompt letters from Mrs Faust detailing June disturbances and protests by Chinese students in Shanghai and Peking.
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D. C
William J. Humphreys
U. S. Weather Bureau
Ernest Garretta
Loli Swift
EE. C. Fanat
Rockefeller Foundation
Peking
China
Faust
Ernest Swift
South First Street
Fausts
Shanghai
Shanhai
Lites
Legation
Uprisings Told About
A short continuation note indicates further discussion of uprisings continues on Page 8. The item signals ongoing coverage and directs readers to additional details in the later section.
Manna Rain and Unanswered Sky Phenomenon from Ancient Texts
The article cites Professor Humphreys explaining a rain of manna as described in biblical lore. It discusses strange weather, animals supposedly raining from the sky, and the biblical term Man-Hu meaning What is it, with no scientific explanation for the origin or cause of these events.
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Humphreys
Israel
Egypt
Noone
Ifessor Humphreys
Berlin Chemical Works Explosion Reported in Berlin
Two persons are reported dead and many injured after an explosion at the Schering Chemical Works in Berlin. The blast blew off the factory roof and shattered windows along passing trains, prompting a call for nearly the entire Berlin fire department.
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United Press
Berlin
Germany
Schering Chemical Works
Tremor Shakes Santa Barbara Early Today
Very slight earth tremors shook Santa Barbara at 6 32 a m with no significant damage. Insurance estimates put total property losses at 30 million while only 1 million was insured. Police reported no looting as sailors militia and veterans aided wrecking crews and reconstruction efforts.
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Santa Barbara
Cal
United Press
United States
McCauley
Melitia
American Legion
Two Boys Fined After Disorderly Conduct Court Action
Two youths from near Malta were fined for disorderly conduct after driving around in a car and harassing female students and others at the college area. City officials vow to halt such behavior as more incidents occur near the dorms. In DeKalb the DeKalb Public Hospital trustees put up for sale the former hospital building on South First Street with bids due July 2 1926.
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Blair Yehers
Malta
Teachers College
Cityttorney de Estin Pasley
DeKalb Public Hospital
Sal
South First Street
DeKalb
Ilinois
F. G. Anderson
Anderson Bros
Adela Larkin in The Red Rain Mystery
Adela Larkin, a frank flapper, charmed detective Adrian Klyne as they investigate the Red Rain mystery. Her boldness, family ties, and growing affection drive the plot in The Chronicle serial starting tomorrow.
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Adela Larkin
Adrian Klyne
Adela
Kiyne
Adele
Klyne
Chronicle
Kiwanis Entertained at St Charles School Boys Event
DeKalb Kiwanis with wives attended a water carnival and cafeteria supper at St Charles School for Boys. About 200 Kiwanians from DeKalb Batavia and Aurora heard entertainment by the school boys boxing acts a band Barth City Quartet Vanelli Duo and the Col Whipp welcome address.
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Boys
DeKalb Kiwanis Club
St. Charles School
St. Charles Kiwanis Club
CIA
Batavia
Aurora
Barth City Quartet
Vanelli
Chicago
Col. Whipp
Government ends 1925 with large surplus prompting tax cut plans
Washington officials report a 1925 fiscal year surplus of about 260 million dollars, with projections suggesting over 600 million available for tax reductions under possible plans. Officials caution that only a portion may be used for tax relief, aiming to limit the reduction to around 50 percent of departmental funds.
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United Press
Washington, D.C
United States
Wi Congress
Ais
Department
Capital Hill
Farm Home of Ed Byro Destroyed by Morning Fire
Fire destroyed the Ed Byro farm home four miles south of Malta with about 7000 dollars in damage. Fire Chief M H McEvoy and DeKalb Fire Department responded after an early morning call. The home was modern with electric lights and running water. furniture survived except in two rooms. A daughter and Mrs Byro were outdoors when the blaze started.
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Ed Byro
Malta
M. H. McEvoy
Harry Jackson
DeKalb Fire Department
Ford Chemical Truc
DeKalb
McEvoy
Byron
Father Hopkins Leaves for Davenport Post
Father Hopkins completes his first solemn high mass in the city and departs for Davenport Iowa to serve as assistant priest at St Anthony's church.
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Father Hopkins
Davenport
Iowa
St. Anthony's Church
Fireworks Display Promises Joy for Fourth of July Seers
Hundreds of fireworks pieces line Seer’s shelves promising eager children and families a bright Fourth of July. The dealer invites customers to let Seer serve them and buy for dads uncles brothers or mothers.
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Big Brother
Seeor's
Seor
Death Takes Dekalb Girl in Tragic Home Visit
Esteline Whyte, 18, daughter of Mrs. M G Skelley, born December 10, 1898 in Dekalb, dies at home after husband Thomas Skelley falls ill. She attended local schools, married in March, lived in Elgin, and is survived by her husband, parents, three brothers, and many friends. Funeral set for Friday at 2:00 and 2:30 p.m. at the First Baptist Church with Rev. FW Field officiating. DANCE item and job ad follow in the notice.
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DeKashly
Thomas Skelley
Skelley
DeKalb
M. G. Skelley
First Baptist Church
FW. Field
Shelley
Esteline Whyte
Ss Skelley
Elgin
Bigin
M. G. Sketle
Arthur
Chit
Leo
Walter
Weather Outlook for Illinois Tonight and Thursday
Unsettled but mostly fair conditions expected. Tonight will be warm with a slight cooling trend in the northeast on Thursday.
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Illinois
Princess Theatre Closed for Summer Vacations and Improvements
The Princess theatre will close for the summer months to allow staff vacations and make improvements. The move leaves the DeKalb theatre as the only Mayhouse open in the city during this period due to lighter summer attendance.
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Princess Theatre
DeKalb Theatre
Albert Case to Join International Harvester Sales
Albert Case son of Mr and Mrs EK Case and Notre Dame graduate will take a sales department position with International Harvester He will be stationed in Springfield Ohio The family is on a days outing at Berchwood and plans to travel north to the lakes early this week
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Albert Case
EK. Case
University of Notre Dame
International Harvester Company
Springfield
Ohio
Berchwood
Scouts Receive Flags At City Scout Meeting
At Congregational church last night the three city scout troops were presented with handsome flags by H. B. Gurler of the G A R. Attendance from townfolks was noted as poor and interest among men waning, discussed widely after the ceremony.
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Congregational Church
H. B. Gurler
Volunteers Sought for Defense Day Test in DeKalb
DeKalb city officials urge able bodied men ages 18 to 35 to volunteer for about one hour on July Fourth as part of National Defense Day. Battery A 316th/346th American train unit mobilizes at 8 am from City Hall after roll call and address. Mayor Goodison and Mayor Lindstrom promote the effort to prove local readiness.
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J.B. Lindstrom
Congress
Ely
H. B. Goodison
Goodison
J. B. Lindstrom
3 Lindstrom
War Department
H. T. Goodison
Butch” Weinlund
Snyder Smoke Shop
South Second Street
DeKalb
Northern Time Classes Take Weekend Observation Trips
Classes at State Teachers College led by Prof. Montgomery and Prof. Gould traveled to nearby towns for observation studies. Chartered busses from the Northern Illinois Service carried the groups to Glen Ellyn and Apple River. The trips were described as highly enjoyable with a splendid time had by all.
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Prof
Montgomery
Gould
Northern Illinois Service Company
Glen Ellyn
Apple River
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the Chronicle
NFCA
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Arlington
NEA Service
Dekalb Girl
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United States of America
J. B. Landstrom
Defense Day
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