Grain Dealers oppose farmer cooperative marketing push
The Chicago press reports a Grain Dealers national convention pledge of 250000 dollars for propaganda against farmers seeking cooperative marketing. R F E Mansfield chaired funds amid criticism from Illinois Agricultural Association president Howard Leonard that such spending is un-American. Leonard argues farmers deserve fair marketing competition and accuses dealers of fearing farmer efficiency, warning propaganda aims to suppress competition and control prices.
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Chicago
Downstate
Grain Dealers’ National Association
United States
R. F E. Mansfield
Chicago Board of ‘Trade
Ing
Roberts
DeKalb County
Howard Leonard
The
Illinois Agricultural Association
Mr. Leonard
Beth
Pro
Farm Journal
Lantz
Farm Bureau
Traffic Officers Halt Midblock Stoppages After Complaints
Traffic officers at their posts last night logged complaints against James McCabe and Albert Wilrett for disregarding stop and go signals. Drivers were urged not to stop in the middle of blocks for extended periods as it hinders flow and blocks passing cars from opposite directions.
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James McCabe
Albert Wilrett
Bruggerman
Favorable Report On Capper-Tindher Gambling Bill
United Press reports a senate committee ordered a favorable report on the Capper Tindher anti grain gambling bill. The measure aims to tax speculative grain trading to curb rain on boards of trade. Also notes Thursday night dance at Lily White Gardens with Chandler's new novelty five piece orchestra.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Senate Committee
Boards of Trade
Lily White Gardens
Chandler
Wool pool payouts to 194 growers begin July
The 194 wool growers in DeKalb County and 89 Illinois counties part of the 1920 wool pool will start receiving checks between July and August. About 63 percent of the state’s top wool production joined the pool, with two thirds sold at 25 to 31 cents a pound.
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DeKalb County Soil Improvement Association
Ilinois
DeKalb County
Four named in alleged stock selling scheme
Four prominent men have been indicted in an alleged stock selling scheme involving the Standard Film Industry. Anthony J. Drexel, Lewis E. Jennings, Harry Grolaski, and Eliott Norton are charged with selling 359,000 dollars in stock authorized at 250 shares at five dollars par. Jennings is president, Drexel vice president, Norton secretary, and Grolaski general manager.
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New York
N. Y
Anthony J. Drexel
Lewis E. Jennings
Harry Grolaski
Eliott Norton
Standard Film Industry
Jennings
Drexel
Norton
Grolaski
Coal buyers urged to stockpile ahead of winter
DeKalb coal dealers report few families have purchased their winter coal. Dealers had advised buying next winter's supply early to lock in prices, but consumers largely ignored the warning. Freight rates are unlikely to drop and miners' wages remain unchanged, so coal prices likely stay the same.
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DeKalb
Fire Station Boys Begin Vacations
The Fire Department crew starts vacations with Harry Jackson first. He plans a week at Grey's Lake in Wisconsin for fishing and swimming. Frank Stevens, a former member, is filling in while the regular crew is away.
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Fire Department
Harry Jackson
Harry
Grey's Lake
Wisconsin
Frank Stevens
Relative of DeKalb Man Passes Away in Sycamore
Michael Ryan of Sycamore died at his home 131 North Laben street at 12 30 a m on Wednesday. He was 90 and death was due to infirmities of old age. A well known figure in DeKalb and surrounding area, he was the funeral John Ryan. Services will be held Friday at 9 30 in St Marys church Sycamore with interment at Maple Park cemetery. Chronicle Want Ads get results.
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Dekalb
Michael Ryan
Sycamore
North Laben Street
Ryan
John Ryan
St. Mary's Church
Maple Park
Tariff bill fight grips Washington amid party clashes
Washington July 7. The White House hosts a heavyweight tariff battle as Democrats attack Republican measures claiming favors to large donors. Republicans press to block soldier bonus bills amid White House influence and Mellons letters. In Chicago, Joel Sinacolla, aide to DeAndrea, becomes the latest blood feud victim in the Nineteenth ward with gunfire wounding him fatally.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
White House
House
Ways and Means Committee
Savare
America
Garner
Texas
Chicago
Ill
Joel Sinascolla
Sinacolla
DeAndrea
Joe Sinacolla
South Loomis Street
Laspisa
South
Loomis Street
Jeff
Tony Boccia
Columbus Extension Hospital
Fishermen name shacks along Rock River in DeKalb
DeKalb fishermen who bought land along Rock River have built eight shacks in use. The Pullers named their site Fernview, Peter Wallin Rockview, Floyd Cref o Whippoorwill, Charles Lewis Damfino. More shacks are planned with Robert Ferguson and others expected to join in coming weeks as daily activity increases on the river.
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DeKalb
Rock River
Fernview
Peter Wallin
Rockview
Floyd Crefo
Whippoorwill
Charles Lewis
Farm Bureau Backs Legion Aid For Disabled WWII Veterans
Illinois agricultural groups report the American Farm Bureau Federation in Washington endorsed the American Legion program for disabled soldiers. Delegates join World War I veterans in urging Congress to give earnest consideration to relief legislation.
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American Farm Bureau Federation
Washington
American Legion
Ilinois Agricultural Association
DeKalb County
Three Jurors Named to Try the Black Sox
Chicago July 7 prosecutors and defense pressed to finish juror selection for the White Sox players and alleged gamblers in the 1919 World Series conspiracy case. Only three jurors seated after three days. State's chief witness is Bill Burns former White Sox player who turned state's evidence. Jurors asked about prejudice against an accomplice witness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
White Sox
Bill Burns
Lon Smith Tackles Black Hand Car Threat
Lon Smith received a note demanding $10,000 at the Lincoln Inn by midnight or his Marmon would be taken. He said he would leave the car, noting he did not know there was that much money in the world.
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Lon Smith
Lincoln Inn
Dr. Culver Appointed to State Necrology Committee
DeKalb dentist Dr. R. P. Culiver was named a member of the Necrology Committee of the Illinois State Dental Society. The appointment, described as an honor and of considerable importance, reflects the dentist's standing in the field. Chronicle Want Ads get results.
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Dr. Culver
R. P. Culiver
Ilinois State Dental Society
DeKalb
Owl Patrol Scout Meeting at Rayworths Tonight
The Owl Patrol of the Boy Scouts meets at Rayworths this evening at 7 with plans to decide who attends the camp at Tryavan Lake. Scoutmaster Spickerman argues Delayan Camp offers better training than a home camp.
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Owl Patrol
Boy Scouts
Rayworth’s
Highs Cay
Annie's Woods
Thomas Rauworth
Judge Cliffe awards railroad bond judgment and levy
Judge Cliffe entered a 25000 dollar judgment against American Surety on the bond of F G Cherry former receiver of the DeKalb interurban. D Harvey Gunsul current railroad receiver won about 50000 against Cherry and seeks satisfaction of the judgment with a Green county farm levy.
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Cliffe
American Surety Company
F. G. Cherry
DeKalb Interurban
D. Harvey Gunsul
Gunsul
John K. Newhall
Aurora
Cherry
Green County
Veterinarians of State Meet at Peoria Now
Peoria Indiana July 7 United Press men who treat horses and other animals opened a three day session today for the annual convention of the Illinois State Veterinarians Association. More delegates expected tomorrow with talks by prominent national and state members on approved methods for treating equines bovines and other animals.
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Peoria
United Press
Ilinois
Britain seeks truce in Erin talks as home rule nears
London reports that Britain was asked to declare a truce in Ireland to aid home rule negotiations. Jan Smuts, from Dublin, conferred with Lloyd George, Ulster Premier, Lord Middleton, Unionist legislator, and Éamon de Valera, presenting Sinn Fein aggregation views.
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Smut
London
Engrg
Emon de Valera
Ireland
de Valera
South Ireland
United Press
England
Jan Smut
South Africa
Dublin
Lloyd George
Ulster
Lord Middleton
Eammon DeValera
Sinn Fein
Judge Pond Arrives Home From Far North
Judge Pond returns Tuesday from a cottage on Fence Lake in northern Wisconsin. He reports good fishing with several notable catches. Tom Adams accompanied him and returned with Mrs. Adams Tuesday morning. They reside on the same lake as the Greenaway and Broughton families.
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Judge Pond
Fence Lake
Wisconsin
Tom Adams
Mrs. Adams
Greenaway
Broughton
Officer Rowe Recovers Stolen Car In Grant Case
Francis Finnan reported his car stolen on July 4. Officer Rowe and Fire Chief McEvoy traced the thief to Rockford, recovered the Ford, and secured necessary papers. The soldiers implicated face military prosecution. DeKalb police claim credit for the capture.
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Francis Finnan
Rowe
McEvoy
Twombly
Rockford
Finnan
DeKalb
Fourth of July pavement blasts in Rockford ignite street damage
Heat powered fireworks on rocks and bricks as pavement exploded in Rockford. In the 1700 block of Milwaukee Street a manhole blew all bricks across the street forcing detours while police secured the area. A larger blast on Eleventh Street near Camp Grant wrecked concrete and dislodged base, creating a three to four foot pile and another detour.
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Rockford
Winnebago County
A. R. Carter
Wilwaukee Street
City Street
Eleventh Street
Camp Grant Farm
DeKalb Legion Voters Select Springfield Delegates
The DeKalb American Legion held a brief meeting due to heat and elected two delegates to represent the post at Springfield on Friday July 8. Post Commander H. B. Goodison and Dale Thornton were chosen, with Gus Strigios driving down to accompany the delegates.
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American Legion
DeKalb Legion
Springfield
H. B. Goodison
Dale Thornton
Gus Strigios
Sidney Bradd Takes Up Work At Beardstown
Sidney Bradd, longtime staffer at the McAllister Stephenson store in Sidney, has been promoted for faithful service and transferred to take charge of the McAllister store in Beardstown Illinois, a notable career advancement in his chosen vocation.
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Sidney Bradd
Beardstown
McAllister-Stephenson
Ill
Bradd
McAllister
Case County
Mystery craft sighted near vanished ships fear grips Atlantic
Washington and Baltimore reports say warnings went to vessels along the Atlantic coast after Captain Dial of the Munalbro claimed a mysterious, veiled craft approached his steamer 300 miles east of Philadelphia. Officials say the tale raises fear of marauders or pirate-like craft and prompts precautionary watchfulness along the coast.
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United Press
Washington, D.C
Atlantic
Manarboro
Philadelphia
E. T. Chamberlain
Dialls
Manafbro
Cape Hatteras
Manalbro
Carrol
Deering
Chamberlain
Captain Dials
Munson Line
Baltimore
Dial
Munson
Ihe
Belvidere Forgery Suspect Targets Local Bank
Belvidere police pursue S. R. Spencer after he circulated bogus checks from Second National Bank during a July Fourth bank closure. Ten merchants were affected by small 5 to 10 dollar frauds, totaling about 60 dollars. Spencer, described as 65, clean shaven and well dressed, stayed two weeks at the Grand Hotel claiming to seek money owed by a country resident.
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Belvidere
S. R. Spencer
Second National Bank
Spencer
Grand Hetel
Grand Hotel
Laws
Wisconsin man wins Elks hotel on Fourth of July
Peter Laymen of Junction City Wisconsin won a $200 hotel prize from a lottery held by the local Elks lodge during their Fourth of July Mardi Gras. About 125 tickets were sold at $1 with a 1 percent war tax. Laymen’s name topped the ticket drawn from a pool of entrants. some DeKalb Bikes supporters planned to travel to Wisconsin.
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Ey United Prep
Chippewa Falls
Wis
Peter Laymen
Junction City
DeKalb Bikes
Wisconsin
Hinckley Woman Injured in Aurora Auto Fall
Mrs. L. Norton of Hinckley aged 66 while visiting in Aurora fell while alighting from an auto and suffered a fractured hip. She is progressing as well as can be expected at St. Joseph's Hospital. Notice: a grocer and drug business has been sold and all debts should be settled with Cr. W. Garner.
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Hinckley
Aurora
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