City Council to discuss traffic law at July 16 meeting
City aldermen and mayor plan a July 16 session to consider traffic regulation for Lincoln Highway from the state college gates to Evans avenue and the Fourth Street railroad crossing. Traffic safety options include wig wag signals, bell systems, or gate removal amid business opposition and calls for bids on paving West Lincoln Highway and South Third Street.
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Lincoln Highway
State College
Evans Avenue
Fourth Street
Elgin
Northwestern Railroad
West Lincoln Highway
First Street
Kishwaukee Bridge
John Street
City
South Third Street
Board of Local Improvements
Hoosiers to Picnic at Kingston Park Sunday
Indiana natives residing in the community are urged to attend a Hoosier picnic Sunday at Kingston park. The event invites all Indiana people to bring a basket dinner and reunions may form, with no special entertainment planned.
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Kingston Park
Kingston Public Park
Indiana
DeKalb
Arrour
Band Concert Draws Residents at Huntley Park
Despite threatening weather a large crowd attended the weekly band concert at Huntley Park. Most patrons arrived by car and remained in their vehicles, suggesting many locals chose to park and listen rather than sit on benches.
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Huntley Park
Anthracite Miners Weigh Talks With UMW In Atlantic City
Operators from Tomorrow with Miners plan a conference in Atlantic City with United Mine Workers representatives to avert a strike. Despite the peace parley a strike threat looms, says Mr. Seartes of Indianapolis, editor of the United Mine Workers Journal.
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United Press
Phil, Pa
Atlantic City
United Mine Workers
Seartes
Indianapolis
United Mine Workers Journal
Vesan
Philaviet
Pictures of Club Calves Shown at First National Bank
Display features photographs of Calf club calves raised by local youth. Several calves appear nearly full grown with owners pictured beside them. Farm Bureau worker Raymond Nelson notes enrollment in the club is much larger this year, with pig clubs similarly expanding.
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First National Bank
Raymond Nelson
DeKalb County Farm Bureau
Yellow Cab Consolidation Creates Major Auto Firm
John Hertz, founder of the Yellow Cab system, becomes chairman of the board of the newly consolidated Yellow Coach and Motors company capitalized at 36 million dollars. The announcement came last night detailing Hertz's leadership role in the merge.
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Uny United Press
Chicago
John Hertz
Yellow Cab System
Yellow Coach and Motors Company
Hertz
Park District Defeated in DeKalb Vote
DeKalb residents vote 636 against and 392 for a proposed park district. Only the first two wards support it. the third to fifth wards reject it decisively. Voters also chose five park commissioners, but names were not tallied since the measure failed. Officials expect another election after further explanation to avoid misunderstandings. An earlier note highlights tax concerns and the Kishwaukee river redevelopment as part of the campaign. Notice: Teacher certificates examination at Sycamore High School on July 16 and 17, 1925.
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DeKalb
Park District
Park
J. B. Lindstrom
R. G. Beals
Library
Frank K. Balthis
Floyd R. Ritzman
John Olson
W. W. Wirtz
F. G. Whitgrove
The
Fawcett
South Third
Lincoln Highway
Search for Two Slayers in Sacjec Case in LaSalle
LaSalle July 8 Sheriff I J Walker leads a townwide hunt for the slayers of 17 year old Mary Sacjec who disappeared today. Warrants charge Peter Delphin 23 and Leonard Barnac 25 both of Peru on the killing. Hair and blood hints found in Delphin car. Funeral plans set as hundreds from LaSalle and Peru attend.
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United Press
LaSalle
I. J. Walker
Mary Saciec
Peter Dolphin
Leonard Barnac
Peru
Russell O. Hansen
Aurora
Chicago
Detroit
Delphin
Sacjec
Mary Sacjec
Pert
Power Plant Pump House Nears Operation in Illinois
Machinery set and workmen ready to pour cement for the base of the large pumps. The Illinois Power Company expects the new pump house to be ready and in operation late this week. An expert from the manufacturer will assist in installing the machinery at the well. The facility will let the company pump its own water rather than drawing from city wells.
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Illinois Power Company
Genna Brother Killed in Chicago Gang War
Tony Genna dies after a July shooting in Chicago as the Genna clan sustains its blood feud. Tony and two brothers Michael and Angelo have faced killings in a wave of gang violence tied to bootleg wars and rivals led by Dean O’Banion. Tony was in a luxury car when ambushed. two bullets struck his heart and lungs.
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Chicago
Genna
Tony
Michael
Angelo
Dean O'fannion
Funeral services for Mrs Hoffman Held Tuesday
Funeral services for Mrs. Howard Hoffman, who died Sunday afternoon at St Marys hospital, were held yesterday morning at 10 from St Marys church in Maple Park. Father Porcella officiated. The DeKalb resident had suffered a long illness, being treated at Spring Valley hospital prior to her death. The Hoffman family has lived in the city for eight years and she was a sister of Mrs Charles Hoag and Mrs M J Hen aughan, leaving many friends.
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Hoffman
Charles Hoag
M. J. Henaughan
Cicero Battle Scene After Stabbing Of Detective Morgan
Chicago's western suburbs Berwyn and Cicero are tense after four gangsters shot David Morgan, chief investigator for the western suburb, triggering a police patrol deployment by a special Chicago detachment to curb further violence.
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United Press
Chicago
Til
David Morgan
Con‘izens
Morgan
Berwyn
Cicero
Sterling and DeKalb golfers in Lincoln Highway meet at Rock River
Bulletin Sterling reports the Rock River Country club in DeKalb placed fourth at noon in a two day Lincoln Highway association tournament. Edgewood Polo led with 53, Morrison second, Dixon third, DeKalb fifth, Rock River Sterling sixth. Milo Oakland DeKalb tied bogey in individual scores. Also Springfield notes an $34,434.45 paving contract for Route 18 Section 15 in DeKalb County to Trompter and Son of Peru.
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the Chronicle
Bishwaukee Country Club
DeKalb
Lincoln Highway Association
Rock River Country
Sterling
Edgewood Club of Polo
Morrison
Dixon
DeKalb Rth
Rock River
Clinton
Springfield
DeKalb County
Trompter & Son
Peru
Odd Fellows to Attend Church In Memoriam
Members of all branches of the Odd Fellows will meet at the hall on Sunday morning at 10 30 and at 10 45 will march to the Baptist church for the Memorial services for departed brothers and sisters. Hev F W Field will deliver a sermon and a large attendance is expected from wearers of the three links. Services begin promptly at 11 o'clock and members should be in church by 10 55 a m.
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The
Odd Fellows
Baptist Church
Hev. F. W. Field
Autoists Narrow Escape at Fourth Street Crossing
Traveling motorists faced a close call when a Pullman train did not stop at Fourth Street. Gatemen mistook the run for a stopping train and failed to lower the gates in time as the engine crossed. Drivers nearby recalled the warning to stop and listen, preventing a serious collision.
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Fourth Street
Bankruptcy Suits Filed Against Transit Firm
Three creditor firms filed involuntary petitions for bankruptcy against the National Transit Company in Chicago IA. They claim the firm owes them over $16,000, signaling financial distress and potential court action.
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United Press
Chicago
National Transit Company
Bryan Gets Trial Ready in Dayton Crowded Welcome
William Jennings Bryan arrives in Dayton Tennessee for the Scopes trial sparking a storm of fanfare. He declares the clash between evolution and Christianity a duel to the death and joins local merchants, while prosecutors and news photographers note his militant crusader stance.
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Tennessee
George W. Rappleyea
American Civil Liberties Union
John T. Scopes
Scops
Dayton
Tenn
William Jennings Bryan
Merchants Club
Royal Palm” Express
Florida
Bryan
Robinson
Earthquake Hits Japan With No Casualties Reported
Two tremors rattled the Titania district causing panic along Via Grande coast but did no damage. A separate Times Tokio dispatch says a harsh quake hit western Japan centered in the Miya mountains, Nagoya residents fled overnight with fissures opening yet no casualties reported.
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Rome
Titania
Via Grande
London
Japan
Nagoya
Miya Mountains
Times-Tokio
Scouts Have Good Program With Ghost Hunt and Race
Members of the Boy Scouts of the Congregational troop were entertained by Patrol No. 1 in a humorous program featuring a ghost hunt and a hare and hound race. The event opened and closed with scout ceremonies and refreshments were served afterward by the boys' mothers. Tonight Meth odist church scouts hold a meeting and all members are expected.
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Boy Scouts
Congregational Troop
Methodist Church
Cement Pouring Planned on DeKalb Sycamore Road
DeKalb finds cement work on the Sycamore road likely to begin late today or tomorrow. Barricades will restrict traffic to buses and local company vehicles only. State patrols and end-point officers will enforce the closure to ensure safety. Contractor Carnine says buses may be used if free transport is provided for workers. big rigs will be barred when interfering with the paving. The project, centered near North Western tracks in Sycamore, aims to speed completion with public cooperation.
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DeKalb-Sycamore
Carnine
Sycamore
Sycamore Road
North Western Tracks
Bible School Program Marks Close of Four Weeks
The Daily Vacation Bible school at Swedish Mission church ends tomorrow with a 7:45 p m program. Rev E G Windstedt and Miss Mildred Anderson led an average 36 students through lessons. The auditorium will host the event due to weather with readings, songs, stories, solos, and Bible tales by local children and instructors.
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Swedish Mission Church
E. G. Windstedt
Mildred Anderson
E. G. Winstedt
Noah
Ruth Stolpe
Melvin Anderson
Jesus
Tender Shepherd
President Coolidge Enjoys Northern Vacation at Swampscott
President Coolidge rests on the veranda at Swampscott Massachusetts enjoying relief from heat during a northern trip. He spent time reading after a morning of executive work per his secretary. Traffic alert: Sycamore road will be closed from the county farm north starting July 8 for cement pouring, with buses used to transport workers and residents within barricades. Local forecast: partly overcast with possible thunderstorms and warmer temperatures toward night in Illinois.
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United Press
Swampscott
Mass
Sycamore Road
Illinois
Carnine & Sweeney
Funeral for Dixon Veteran This Morning
Col O J Downing of Dixon, Civil War veteran and longtime business leader, died Sunday at his Dixon home. Funeral services were held at 10:30 AM with G A R and W R C participants, reflecting his prominent role in local banking and community affairs.
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Col
O. J. Downing
Dixon
Colonel Downing
Mrs Hunt to Return Home Late In Month
Mrs Alice Hunt visiting in Los Angeles expects to arrive in DeKalb this month and depart for Illinois on July 19. In a letter she described recent Santa Barbara earthquakes and four distinct shocks felt in Los Angeles during the tremors.
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Mrs. Hunt
Alice Hunt
Los Angeles
Cal
Illinois
DeKalb
Malta Folks Die In West and Pasadena Resident dies
Relatives of Mrs. S. L. Scheidecker mourn her death in Long Beach California at 61 after a three week illness. Remains to be shipped to Malta for final services with son S. L. Scheidecker and daughter-in-law Mrs. Glenn Scheidecker accompanying. Clarence A. Stone, former Malta and Sycamore resident, dies in Pasadena California aged about 60 after long illness. Funeral in Pasadena. Stone married Lillian Adee of Sycamore. survivors include Miles A. and Katherine F. McClellan. brother Herbert Stone and sister Nellie Ewing.
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S. L. Scheidecker
Malta
Sycamore
Long Beach
Cal
Scheidecker
W. A. Phelps
Burr Smiley
Glenn Scheidecker
L. Scheidecker
Joseph Backus
Stockton, NL
Clarence A. Stone
Pasadena
Stone
Stone & Pease
New Lebanon
Azel B
Mary Shurtleff Stone
Clarence Stone
Beloit College
Lillian Adee
Miles A
San Francisco
Katherine F. McClellan
Herbert Stone
City Solons Pass Budget Cuts and Light Plans
City council adjourned session extended late, approving annual appropriation ordinances with about 6000 dollars less than recent years. Merchants urged alley lighting on Lincoln Highway rear stores, with street lighting committee to confer with Illinois Power.
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Solons
the Chronicle
Lincoln Highway
Fourth Streets
Illinois Power Company
Carlson & Benson
Wanted Woman to Work in Store Ad
Classified brief seeks a woman to work in a store. Ad states address O. P. Care of Chronicle at 178.
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O. P.care of Chronicle
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H. Gandison
Frank Fuller
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