Brown campaign meeting opens fall drive at Stuntley Park
An open air Republican gathering planned for Thursday night at Stuntley Park aims to launch the fall campaign with a stirring nationally known speaker. Attendees will include county district and state candidates but no individual endorsements will be permitted. plans to invite top GOP leaders will be announced later. In other news, Illinois judges allowed pre sedition act evidence in the William B Lloyd case involving 20 defendants linked to the Communist Labor Party, with opening statements by the state and defense teams.
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G.O. P
Hopdy
William B. Lloyd
McMber
Communist Labor Party
Hebel
Lloyd D. Heth
Drought Threatens City Gardens Poor Rain Delays Crops
City gardens suffer from a prolonged lack of rain with potatoes and vegetables at risk. Farmers warn that without heavy rainfall soon the potato crop and other garden produce may fail, as drought strains plants and invites pests.
Tree Doctors Working Here For Short Time
In DeKalb local tree doctors visit several homes to care for the community’s trees. They keep trees healthy free from worm and rot, preserving DeKalb’s beauty and valuable urban asset.
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DeKalb
Suffrage foes lose fight in district court
Washington DC July 14 Opponents of woman suffrage suffered a temporary setback in their bid to block operations after the 19th amendment's ratification by 36 states. Justice Bailey in Columbus district court denied an injunction to restrain Secretary Colby from issuing a proclamation of ratification, meaning the amendment could become operative.
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Rey Venarne
Washington
D. C
Ineir
Bailey
District of Columbus
Supreme Court
Colby
Will Protect Americans in Chinese City
The battleship J. S. S. Huron and three destroyers head to Taku near Peking to offer protection to Americans if the capital is attacked. The Navy Department announced the move as Pekin may face danger from fighting factions in revolutionary clashes.
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Chinese City
Eesshingten
PD. C
J. S. S. Huron
Cone
Taku
Peking
Navy Department
Pekin
Revolutionary Forces
Local police begin vacation rotation for summer
The local police force starts vacation season with Desk Sergeant Condiné leading the first departure. He and his family will spend a week at a northern lake before other officers take their turns off in rotation.
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Concidiné
Star Play House Presents Madlaine Traverse In The Hell Ship
Madlaine Traverse appears at Star Play House tonight in The Hell Ship a pirate romance. Eddie Lyons and Lee Moran deliver laughs in The Sweet Cry with two showings at 7 30 and 9 00 Adults 20c Children 10c plus tax.
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Madlaine Traverse
Star Playhouse
Eddie Lyons
Lee Moran
Plant Material Delays Slow City Building Project
Delays in material shipments hinder contractors on a city building. Washing machine factory and window frames were ordered weeks ago but have not arrived. Interior progress is limited by late shipments though some machinery has arrived and will be installed once building work nears completion.
Mystery Yellow Truck Found On Genoa Road
Police from Sycamore and here investigate a one ton yellow truck abandoned on Genoa Road about two and a half miles from Sycamore. The vehicle has stood there for a week with no one nearby, drawing tourist attention as authorities seek its owner.
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Genoa Road
Sycamore
Genoa
Sycamere
Here
Boy Scouts Meet Tonight at Local Park
Regular meeting night at Annie's Woods set for seven o'clock. Examinations will be given with tough questions and a chance to pass based on study. Tonight plans for Saturday hikes will be discussed and all interested members urged to attend the growing troop seeks to recruit more boys.
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Annie's Woods
Railroad President Dies Of Heart Trouble
Frank Trumbull aged 61, president of the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad, died in Santa Barbara California from heart disease. Announcement came from the company offices in New York.
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New York
N. Y
Frank Trumbull
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
Santa Barbara
Calif
Mystery Deaths in New London Driver Shot Mrs De Cordova
New London July 15 authorities probed a double tragedy as Bernard Crisler shot Mrs. Arthur De Cordova and then killed himself. Prosecutors and coroner ruled out other suspects and pursued motive in the fatal incident near a car where the couple rode hours earlier.
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New London
Conn
Arthur de Cordova
New York
Bernard Crisler
Benjmain Hewitt
Brown
Fatal Fight Over Fare For Taxicab Ride
James M. Ryce of Rochester New York shot Harold T. Jos of Boston on Main Street Worcester Massachusetts and then killed himself after an argument over fare with taxi driver Abraham Smith. Ryce had earlier fired at Smith and attempted to shoot others before ending his life.
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Worcester
James M. Ryee
Rochester
York
Boston
Main Street
Harold T. Jos
Abraham Smith
Ryce
Joyce
Masons Busy On The Sawyer Building Here
A large force of masons labors on the Sawyer building and makes rapid headway toward completion. Much wall is already up and the modern structure is expected to be finished soon. Firemen anticipate a larger home once the new quarters are complete.
Ronan to Head Elk Lodge for Rest of Term
Despite the heat a large Elk Lodge gathering met to choose an exalted ruler to fill the vacancy after a resignation. The lodge intends to appoint a leader for the remainder of the current term.
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Ronan
ELK Lodge
Old Boys Golf Tourney Pairs Announced at Kishwaukee Club
Handicapped matchplay begins soon for men aged 40 and over at Kishwaukee Country Club. First round 18 holes must finish by Sunday night or be a bye. prize is a dozen self balls and a tree valued by players. Pairings include Joslyn, Unit, Mosher, Giernaway, Bradt, Holcomb, Rayworth, Malone, McEwen, Godenaur, Middleton, Raymond, and Clark. The handicap list accompanies each name.
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Howeve
J.C. Joslyn
S. M. Unit
Frank Mosher
Flw. Giernaway
C. £. Bradt
A. H. Holcomb
E. C. Rayworth
M. FF. Malone
Tye
BE. W. McEwen
Bye
A.B. Godenaur
D. A. Middleton
E. J. Raymond
E. G. Clark
Militia to Decide Tonight on Camp Logan Trip
Weather in Illinois unsettled tonight and Wednesday with possible local thunderstorms. Company M may proceed with a trip to Camp Logan for target practice if 25 men vote to go at tonight’s meeting.
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Wring m
Company M
Camp Logan
Illinois
Harding in Kiwanis Stirring Local Debate in Merion
A heated dispute surrounds Harding and Cox over farming policy as Harding accuses Democrats of changing agriculture leadership. The article also notes local Kiwanis activity, interest in forming a club, and comparisons to Rotary, with regional campaign news from Ohio in July.
Noted Visitor Spends Sunday in DeKalb
Russell a leading Washington fruit man and his wife with a small son visited G C McCaulley on North Third Street. The Wenatchee Elks delegate traveled in an ultramodern gypsy style car with extending beds and a tent released from the top. They departed early Sunday.
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ES. Russell
Fast work on addition at sanitarium
Rapid work is underway on the addition to the tuberculosis sanitarium. Contractor Claus Collin has the cribbing in and a large portion of the foundation complete. The project faces material delays but has ample stock on the ground to progress before any shutdown due to shortages.
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Claus Collin
Farmer Killed Chasing Cow In Auto Near Stockton
In Freeport Illinois this morning a farmer, Stock, and his brother were pursuing a stray cow in a car when the animal darted and caused the vehicle to overturn. Stock, a member of the family after whom Stockton was named, died in the crash.
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Stock
Stockton
Housing prospects improve in city as new homes near completion
The housing commons report a much better situation with very few people seeking vacant houses. Many residents have built this year and the new residences are nearly finished though a few remain in progress.
Nation-Wide Tramway Strike Moves Forward in Italy
In Rome on July 13 a nationwide tramway workers strike was agreed in solidarity with railroad workers. The action is set to begin at midnight tonight.
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Rome
Italy
Methodist Picnic Thursday Brings Games and Prizes
The Methodist Sunday school picnic will be held Thursday starting at two o clock with a supper at 9 30. Careful preparations promise a road tine for all attendees and prizes for winners amid wide attendance and good times.
De Kalb baseball team draws strong interest from many rivals
With the De Kalb city baseball team piling up wins, several larger rival cities offer dates for games. The manager notes at least half a dozen inquiries and many more likely, but most dates will disappoint as schedules fill up.
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de- Kalb
Ofere
Hikers Reach De Kalb On Way To Dakota
A pair of hikers passed through De Kalb this morning on a trek from New York City to South Dakota. They carry all provisions and plan to work in wheat fields for adventure. They left June 28 and expect to reach their destination around July 19, then return in the fall to arrive for the school term.
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Rosenjer
New York City
South Dakota
New York
Excavation Nears Completion for DeKalb Hospital
Excavation at the new DeKalb hospital is finished and foundation work is ready to start as materials arrive. Drain tile installation will begin soon and construction will proceed promptly. The hospital is planned as one of the area’s largest buildings.
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New Hospital
Fers
DeKalb
Wanted Laborers at DeKalb Sycamore Electric Co
Laborers especially coal shovelers urged to apply at once and report ready to work at DeKalb Sycamore Electric Company location for immediate employment opportunities.
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DeKalb-Syca~ne Electric Co
Defeats for the Poles Across Fronts Deepen Crisis
United Press reports Lithuanian troops mobilizing for an attack on Poland per a Lithuania Soviet agreement. Polish forces retreat to a new defensive line, destroy retreat communications, and suffer Bolshevik losses. Dispatches claim Red forces seized Minsk Molodechno and Scienciany, while Warsaw sources deny Minsk capture and say Vilna remains in Polish hands.
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London
England
Lithuania
Kovno Today
Warsaw
Christiania
Moscow
Minsk
Molodechno
Scienciany
the Times
Vilna
Bolivia Revolution Report Lets Government Fall
Dispatches from La Paz say Bolivian government was overthrown by revolutionaries who now hold the republic's presidency. Military forces reportedly join the uprising and troops move from several cities. President Getuerez Gerrerra reportedly fled La Paz and a counterrevolution is feared.
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Cane Press
Santiago
Chile
Luther League Holds Session at Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne Ind July 13 The Silver anniversary of the Lutheran league of America opens this evening and will run for three days. Many prominent Lutherans from across the nation attend the convention in Fort Wayne.
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Mi. Wayn
Ind
Lutheran League of America
New Complication In Bolshevik Doings Turn
The report to the state department from the American consul at Vladivostok states a British subject was executed and several Americans narrowly escaped death at the hands of the Red Blackguard anarchists and Bolsheviks during the terror at Nikolaievsk Siberia.
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Washinton
BD. C
Red Blackguard
Nikolaievsk
Siberia
State Department
Vladivostok
Armistice Talk Moves as Allies Press Coal Ultimatum
United Press dispatch from Spa Belgium notes Bolsheviki officials accept armistice proposals between Poland and Russia. In Spa on July 14 German delegates face an ultimatum to produce 2,000,000 tons of coal monthly or Allied occupation of German territory and oversight of coal output. Conference reaches critical stage with reparations tied to coal.
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Begium
Lloyd George
Belgium
Uless
Coal Operators Plan Meeting to Ease Shortage
Washington observers report that 2100 bituminous coal mine operators will meet railroad executives tomorrow in New York to propose a plan to relieve the coal shortage. E P Wentz president of the National Coal Association announced the effort today.
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New York
E. P. Wentz
National Coal Association
United Press summary of 48 and Labor Party amalgamation actions
Chicago reports detail the Committee of 48 and the American Labor Party moving toward a joint convention and fusion into a new third party. Planks include nationalization of mines and railroads, opposition to the League of Nations, Irish independence recognition, tax on idle land, free speech rights, and labor protections. Leaders face a final bargaining hurdle over railroads ownership and a party name.
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Platform Committee
Labor Party
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American Labor Party
League of Nations
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Lil
Sheridan Carlisle
St. Louis
George Chalmers Richmond
Central Church
Wineburn Hale
New York
Labor
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Hale
Chicazo
Farmers’ Organization
Committee of 4
Laborites
Wworg
Labor Party Convention
United States
Mexico
Wall Street
Irish Republic
Phillipines
Cuba
Dominican Republic
Children Endangerment by Electric Streetcar Warned
A DeKalb Sycamore streetcar in the east end risks seriously harming local children who habitually stand on tracks. Residents complain that despite warnings, authorities fail to curb the dangerous habit before a tragedy occurs.
Will Written by Engineer During Wreck Rescue
Frank Meyers a 44 year old railroad engineer from Covington Kentucky wrote his will while trapped under his wrecked engine after it fell through a bridge on a siding in Cincinnati Ohio. He dictated the document in ink on paper requested by rescuers and died two hours later. Attorneys say the will is valid.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Frank Meyers
Covington
Railroad man killed today at Rock Island in Iowa
United Press reports Rock Island yard master William C. Edmondson of Valley City Iowa was killed yesterday in the yards. He stepped from the path of a train but was caught between it and a second on the adjacent track and died instantly. The body was held here today.
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Biselow
National Organization of Kiwanis Clubs
Rotary Club
Elgin
Bigelow
Watch
Lecal
Brown
Nemal ‘School
Kiwanis Clu
United Press
Blue Island
William C. Edmondson
Rock Island
Valley City
Iowa
Edmondson
Gladstone Dowie Opens Law Practice in California
The report notes Gladstone Dowie son of the late Zion City prophet Voliva and ex head of the Epacopolian church is now practicing law in California. No details link him to the dispute between Voliva and Mrs Alexander Dowie.
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Voliva
Alexander Dowie
Zion City
Gladstone Dowie
Epiacopolian Church
California
Huckleberry Finn at the Princess yesterday
The playhouse showed Huckleberry Finn with showtimes at 7 20 and 9 10. It offered the simple, faithful stage version without a famous star, billed as one of the best in its kind and already pleased hundreds locally.
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