Coal Strike Threat Looms As Nation Faces Labor Strife
Swampscott Massachusetts and Fairmont West Virginia report rising labor tension as President Coolidge weighs possible coal strike actions during his vacation. United Mine Workers official Van A Bittner warns of a general miners strike to defend wage scales, urging federal intervention to halt coal operators from reverting to 1917 wage levels amid company consolidations.
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United Press
Swampscott
Mass
Coolidge
Washington
John N. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Fairmont
W. Va
van A. Bittner
United Mine Workers of America
Davis
West Virginia
Bittner
Pea Crop Across North Illinois Thinned By Frost
Reports from northern Illinois indicate the pea crop will be well below previous records with damage around seventy percent. Rochelle and Inderrieden Hamp shire canning firms report insured losses totaling over three million dollars due to poor yields. Several northern Illinois companies carried crop insurance, reflecting widespread frost damage earlier this summer.
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Rochelle
Inderrieden Canning Company
Hampshire
Rochelle Canning Company
Illinois
Services for Mrs Skelley Set for Friday in Elgin
Funeral services for Mrs. Thomas Skelley will be held Friday at the Baptist church in Elgin after a brief illness. Rev. F W Field will conduct the last rites following a short service at the M G Skelley home. Dr F A Pingree cites acute intestinal obstruction and a weak heart as the cause.
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F. A. Pingree
Chicago Elevating Company Employees Vote Against Renewal
Arbitration was sought for a wage dispute between Chicago elevated line workers and officials. The L employees rejected a contract renewal by 1866 to 1521, signaling potential strike talk remains minimal. Employers and workers plan to meet on July 11 to pursue talks.
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United Press
Uso
Chicago
Notice of dissolution at Central Auto Paint Shop
Dissolution of the partnership between Farrar and Ben C Felder operating Central Auto Paint Shop by mutual consent. The business will continue by Jos Farrar at 529 Girard St. All bills and claims to be settled by Jos Farrar, Central Auto Paint Shop.
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Farrar
Ben C. Felder
Central Auto Paint Shop
Jos
Hom
Gir
Ard St
Air mail first night route opens Chicago to New York
Police were notified as a mystery murder flurry emerged around a new overnight air mail route. The inaugural New York to Chicago flight, piloted by W B Williams of Cleveland, landed at Maywood field at 6 18 am CST after leaving Hadley Field New Jersey at 7 47 pm CST Wednesday. The arrival followed engine trouble that forced the pilot to land twice along the journey with R C Smith piloting the returning leg.
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Unitea Press
Chicago
New
Cleveland
Ohio
R. C. Smith
New York
Smith
Kylertown
Penn
Solyn
DeKalb Debuts City Flusher for Dust and Dirt
DeKalb's new street flusher arrived from Oregon and began cleaning sidewalks and paved streets. The 1500 gallon machine, capable of sprinkling and fire use, reduced dust and debris and promises easier maintenance on brick surfaces, with full pressure improvements expected soon.
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DeKalb
Oregon
Emyre Company
I. Fi. C
New Chief Sworn In At Evanston Police Force
William A Wiltberger, son of Mr and Mrs W F Wilther, was sworn in as Evanston police chief by Mayor C H Bartlett. At barely 30 he may be the world ten youngest chief, with plans to blend experience with scientific crime prevention and criminology. He is a University of California graduate and trained at the Vollmer School of Police in Berkeley.
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William A. Wiltberger
W. F. Wiltherser
Evanston
C. H. Bartlett
William Wiltherfer
Younges
Wiltberser
Havine
University of California
Vollmer School of Police
Berkley
Cal
Vollmer
Wilbberger
H. F. Adler
State Criminology
United Press
Wiltberger
Sivanston
DeKalb, Til
Almeiv
Kirkland Man Burned By Sunday Fire
Ralph Tipher, 40, of Kirkland, was seriously burned Sunday morning at the Davis Junction M. M. & St. P. round house when he fell into a blaze while removing ashes. A fellow worker dragged him from the fire and he was taken to a Rockford hospital in serious condition. The report notes he was overcome by heat and then cooled with water.
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Kirkland
Ralph Tipher
Rockford Hospital
Davis Junction
Lax
Pipher
Mipher
Rockford
Detective Summoned in Blood Stain Murder Mystery
The Chronicle teases a new mystery drawn from a recent serial, while a bloodstain in a rain gauge at Samuel Honeybun’s estate coincides with news that Sir Francis Lathrop has been murdered on his grounds. Adrian Klyne’s entrance is referenced as a potential clue in the tangled plot.
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Headon
The
Chronicle
Adrian Klyne
Adrian
Lathrop Man
Samuel Honeybun
Jrervente
Quired
Honeybun
Adams
Russ
Mr. Honey
Francis Lathrop
Lathrop Grange
Fireworks display set with wide stock this year
National Fireworks promises a varied show with rockets, cannon crackers, day go bombs, boot crop, sparklers, roman candles, pinwheels and colored fire. Secor boasts record stock levels and urges customers to let See serve them.
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National Fireworks
Secor
Toré
Death of By ron Saltzgiver Reported In Bulletin
Berlin July 2. Death of By Ron Saltzgiver was reported after days of illness. He died at his home on Gurler Street. Floods in Poland threaten 15 villages near Cracow with submersion. Water rising six inches hourly as thousands flee to the hills. Railroad bridges and hoists torn up by rushing waters.
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Byron Saltzgiver
Mr. Saltzgiver
Gurler
Berlin
Cracow
Poland
Ground Hogs Cause Damage in DeKalb Cemeteries
Groundhogs have caused substantial damage in two DeKalb cemeteries. Police and fire officials intervened using the fire chief’s car to handle the situation. The animal was killed after being trapped near a grave, with residents expressing indignation over the disturbance.
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DeKalb
Oorebuck
Tourists Charged for Camping at Annies Woods Camp
Officials at Annies woods camp have set a 25 cent charge for each 24 hour period for travelers who camp overnight and use all facilities. Local residents will not be asked to pay, as the fee targets traveling tourists.
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Annies Woods
Charce
Paper Will Not Be Issued Here This Saturday
No De Kalb Daily Chronicle issue on Saturday due to Fourth of July holiday. Readers with items for Saturday edition must submit copy to the news office by Friday morning. The Chronicle shop and most businesses closed all day. some stores open briefly Friday morning.
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de Kalb Daily Chronicle
Chronicle
Eury
Ford Plans to Bid for U.S. Shipping Board Ships
William D. Mayo of the Ford Motor Company personally carries a Ford bid to Washington for the United States Shipping Board vessels. Ford is expected to bid on all 200 ships, signaling a major move by the automaker into wartime shipbuilding.
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United Press
Detroit
Mich
William D. Mayo
Ford Motor Company
Ford
United States Shipping Board
Washington
Midweek Baptist Service and Dance Night
The First Baptist church holds a midweek prayer and Bible study in the Fireside room at 7 30. Members seeking church membership should visit the church office at 7 00. Elva Griday hosts a dance night with tickets at 50 cents.
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First Baptist Church
France to Send Commission to Settle Debt with U S
Paris reports France will dispatch a commission to Washington in September to negotiate a definite settlement of the debt owed to the United States. Foreign Secretary Briand plans a public announcement affirming France's readiness to settle immediately, with Ambassador Daeschner conveying official recognition of the debt.
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Vulteuress
Paris
France
Daeschner
Washington
United States
America
Briand
Daesehner
State Department
Herriot
Gbrland
Daeehner
Marines Restore Order in quakehit Santa Barbara
In Santa Barbara on July 2 Marines under Major Frank Evans landed with four crack companies to restore order. Police and volunteers were relieved as newly issued units deployed to posts. Tents set on the high school field signaled a return to normalcy as restaurants reopened and businesses opened makeshift headquarters outside the destruction zone.
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Santa Barbara
Frank Evans
New Comets
Kiwanis Dinner With Senator McKinley Address
City residents are urged to reserve a place for the Kiwanis club noon dinner Monday at Annies Woods shelter hut or Innovation Grill if weather prevents outdoor seating. Walter Springer can be reached at 105 or 1107 to book a plate and ensure attendance to hear Senator McKinley.
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Kiwanis Club
Annies Woods
Senator McKinley
Walter Springer
Kiwanisns
Innovation Grill
Stores Open Friday Night In This City
Merchants announce that all stores typically open on Wednesday and Saturday nights will stay open Friday evening instead of Saturday night. Most shops will close all day Saturday the Fourth of July. Those open Saturday morning until ten o'clock are bakeries groceries and meat markets. All other stores close for the day.
Belvidere Plans Flying Circus at Boone County Fairgrounds
The American Legion of Belvidere announces a Sunday flying circus at Boone County Fair Grounds on July 5. The afternoon program features auto and motorcycle races an aerial acrobat on a plane and a parachute jump to close the event.
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American Legion of Belvidere
Boone County Fair Grounds
Change Place of Services for July at Annie's Woods
City churches decide to move Sunday evening community services to Annie's Woods for July, starting July 5 at five o'clock. Pageant The American Flag in Birdland will be performed by 500+ city schoolchildren. Music supervisor Maude Kolson says the show repeats for those who missed it.
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Lincoln Highway
Annica
Annie’s Woods
Third
Locust Streets
Arthur Fairlund
Annie's Woods
Birdland
Bradt
North First Street
Maude Kolson
Springfield Commission Meeting Considers Malone Reappointment
At Springfield a state ax commission meeting organized for action on William A. Malone's bid for re election as chairman. Debates focus on legality of Malone's appointment with Senate rule suspensions in question and pending governor action on the boxing pension bill Dow. General belief is the governor will let the measure become law.Mrs Elrods beauty may be signed soon.
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Careere
Springfield
William A. Malone
Ax Commission
Malone
Senate
Director of Athletics to Give Address
C. W. Whitten state manager of the high school athletic association left this city for Indianapolis. He will address the high school principals’ section at the National Education Association convention on the subject High School Athletics. Whitten, former De Kalb high school principal, is noted in the middle west for his expertise in managing high school athletics.
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C. W. Whitten
High School Athletic Association
Indianapolis
National Educational Association
Whitten
DeKalb High School
Middle West
Estimate on Next Tax Reduction
Washington July 2 Winston announced that not more than the estimated 290000000 dollars for the new fiscal year will be available. The surplus for the coming year is boosted by the unexpectedly large surplus from the last fiscal year which ended Tuesday. Special sale on Porch Furniture at Beghtol Bros.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Treasury
Winston
Beghtol Bros
Fire at Creamery Package Factory Quickly Stopped
Fire in the oil house at the Creamery Package company broke out in the afternoon prompting a run by the fire department under Chief McEvoy. Factory firefighters contained the blaze before city units arrived. damage reported as slight.
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Creamery Package
McEvoy
Chinese Mob Attacks Swatow After Boarding British Vessel
In Swatow a Chinese mob attacked foreign hotels after attempting to board a British vessel. An armed party from the British warship Bluebell landed to quell the mob, which dispersed. Naval forces were later withdrawn.
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Hong Kong
China
Swatow
Bluebell
Death Claims Two Prominent Local Residents
Deaths from pneumonia strike two well known community figures, J S Cusson of Sycamore road and Mrs Charles Reilly, with funeral details noted for St Marys church De Kalb. Reilly leaves five children and five grandchildren plus sisters, while Cusson’s obituary details were unavailable due to family grief. Funeral arrangements to be announced tomorrow.
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J. S. Cusson
Sycamore Road
Glidden Hospital
Charles Reilly
Cassoh
DeKalb
Cusson
Srief
Reilly
Hamilton
Wis
James Henaughan
M. J. Bentley DeKalb
Ed Powers
Kenosha
Alice Reilly
A. Farrell
Elgin
D. B. Flynn
A. D. Scott
Nettleton
St. Mary's Church
St. Mary's Cemetery
Father Solon
Weather Illinois Fair to night and Friday
Illinois weather outlook remains generally fair with mild temperatures. Not quite so warm in northwestern portions tonight.
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Illinois
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