Fire Destroys DeKalb Home in Afternoon Blaze
A major DeKalb fire yesterday around 4 30 p m gutted the home of Joe Mikez at 1311 Market Street owned by Steve Rukavina. Firefighters faced low water pressure and live electrical lines as flames threatened neighboring houses with Sidney Norman narrowly escaping injury from falling live wires. Investigators probe possible causes amid estimated losses over 100 dollars.
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DeKalb
Joe Mikez
Market Street
Steve Rukavina
Burley Bush
American Steel and Wire Company
Steel Company
Gas Company
Sidney Norman
London Kitchen Etiquette Sparks Courtroom Dispute
A London High Court case centers on strict below stairs etiquette after a cook resented the mistress cooking mutton chops herself. The couple claimed wrongful imprisonment for being locked out through the back door, while the judge noted leaving by the front would violate kitchen etiquette. They were awarded damages of five pounds.
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Wy United Presser
London
Eng
High Court
Young mother dies after auto accident in Lily Lake
Mrs John Williams of Lily Lake, seven years old and mother of nine children, was fatally struck yesterday as she ran to greet her husband and children returning from an auto ride. Dr Scott of Geneva responded quickly but she died en route to Colonial Hospital.
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John Williams
Lily Lake
Williams
Ning
Scott
Geneva
Colonial Hospital
Last Times at Princess Playhouse Tonight at 7:30
Tonight at 7 30 the Princess Playhouse presents John Barrymore in Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde in the world famed drama. If you missed yesterday’s show you have likely heard the buzz and must decide whether to attend this final performance.
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Princess Playhouse
John Barry-more
Dr. Jekyll and
Mr. Hyde
Shamrock and Resolute Sail Against each Other in Race Fortunes
The Shamrock IV led the Resolute in a July race while aboard the United States Destroyer Goldsborough. Shamrock jumped to a several hundred yard early advantage, then sail failures slowed progress as Resolute battled back. By 12:36 p.m. Resolute held a substantial lead, with Shamrock hampered by torn sails and mis set gear, the contest stretching into the afternoon as wind fluctuated.
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United States
Resolute
Goldsbor
Hawline Toy
Burien
Handling of Wheat Crop in National Cooperation
Washington officials reported railroads and government agencies coordinating to harvest the wheat crop. The Interstate Commerce Commission will move cars to the wheat belt, the Federal Reserve Board will manage credit, and the Agricultural Department will supervise labor supply. Officials said these steps should lower wheat flour and bread prices and ease overall food costs. About 226,000,000 bushels or 43.6 percent of the crop had been harvested.
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Washington, D. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
Federal Reserve Board
Icultural Department
Acricatearal Department
Steel and Wire moves records from former Methodist church site
The American Steel and Wire company spent the day cleaning and evacuating files from a building formerly housing the Methodist church. They plan regular file clearouts as stacks grow, loading and burning materials to free space for months.
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American Steel and Wire Company
Methodist Church
France offers armed aid to Poland in Moscow issues
Paris reports Premier Millerand told the chamber of deputies that France will furnish armed support to Poland under the agreement with Great Britain. He framed the move as solving differences with Soviet Russia and Poland and noted Britain’s armistice proposal in Moscow.
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Paris
France
Zu mEsey
Poland
Russia
Millerand
Chamber of Deputies
Moscow
Physical drill class to meet this evening
Tonight is drill night for Cronlund and his class of hay workers with many townspeople attending to watch exercises. The class includes boys whose parents work in mills and aims to teach peak physical condition. E W Christianson and wife and Mrs Milligan and son of Chicago visited Mrs Bessie Christianson on College avenue. Wanted laborers, especially coal shovelers, apply at once to work at the DeKalb Syea more Electric Co.
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Cronlund
Hay
E W. Christianson
The
DeKalb-Syeamore Electric Co
Soviet Reply to Britain's Expected Today
United Press reports the Soviet government prepared a reply to Great Britain that rejects an armistice with Poland and declines a London conference. The note says Britain is unfair to Poland and promises a more favorable Polish treaty if Poland negotiates directly with Moscow. British cabinet to review the reply today.
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United Press
London
Eng
Great Britain
Poland
Moscow
England
Eastern Road Dismisses 12000 Employees Today
Pennsylvania railroad officials in Philadelphia plan to dismiss 12 000 workers in the eastern operating division to improve efficiency and cut costs. Officials say the move will redeploy men to other divisions despite forecasts of trouble from workers who blame outlaw strikes. Weather for Illinois to be generally fair tonight and Wednesday with warmer conditions, especially in the north.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad
Talen Fo
Aged Malta Man Is Dead Gunner Hendrickson obituary
Gunner Hendrickson died July 14 at age 92 at his Malta home. Funeral at Creston Lutheran Church with burial in Rochelle. Born July 19, 1838 in Stavenger Norway with cobbler trade, he and Bertha Age stayed in Norway before emigrating in 1862. Survived by 11 children and numerous grandchildren. wife Sarah Erickson predeceased him. He lived in Lisbon, Milan Center, Rochelle, and DeKalb before settling in Milo.
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Toronto
Hendrickson
Lisbon
Ilinois
Lewis G. Hendrickson
Maita
N. B. Ivey
Kerd
Sterling Schweitzenberger
Charles A. Hatch
M. P. Tysdal
Garfield C
Briercrest
Sushk
Canada
L. W. Foreman
Milwaukee
Wis
Ke, D. Wheeler
Silas E
Fair and Warmer at Star Playhouse Tonight
Penny repeatra at Star Playhouse presents two shows at 7 20 and 9 00. Adult admission 28 cents with tax, child 17 cents with tax.
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Star Playhouse
Campaign Progress in Harding Front Porch Push
United Press report from Merion Ohio July 2 notes aggressive campaigning by Warren G Harding wins enthusiasm yet raises questions among advisors about potential dangers. The piece predicts further volleys of pointed questions from Cox and possible Democratic counterattacks to Harding's campaign strategy.
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Harding
Russia
United Press
Merion
Ohio
Warren G. Harding
Democratic League of Mations
Cox
Two Constables Die in New Irish Trouble
Reported from London that two constables were shot near Tari and a town burned as riots spread. Cork authorities state military control restored after clashes left several soldiers and civilians wounded. An attack on police guarding stores occurred as railroad workers reportedly resisted. The incident ties to broader unrest with multiple disrupted towns and armed confrontations.
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Voited Tress
London
Eng
Tari
Gal
Cork
Mob Attack At Graham Jail Ends In Rail Transport
A mob of four stormed Graham county jail attempting to seize three Black men accused of assaulting Mrs. A. A. Riddle. Gunfire wounded one guard and two mob members. The three inmates were moved to the state penitentiary by special train after the melee.
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Durham
Graham
A. A. Riddle
Short
Releizh
Boy Scouts to Hold Regular Drill Tonight
The Boy Scouts plan an indoor meeting at the high school this evening for their first inside session. Examinations are to be given and the charter signed with the aim of improving attendance and discipline among scouts.
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BOY Scouts
Apology sought for Mexican raid on American land
Washington July 20 The American Consul at Nuevo Laredo demanded atonement from Mexican authorities after De La Huerta government troops raided the ranch of an American citizen near Los Alamos, Leon state, early Sunday, the State Department announced.
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Washington, D. C
Nenvo Laredo
de la Huerta
al Los
State of Leon
State Department
Regular Meeting of Company M Tonight
Tonight the regular drill and meeting of Company M will occur to plan summer activities. ATL members are requested to attend as plans for the season will be discussed.
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Company M
ATL
Mexican Party Elects Dominguez Candidate
Revolutionary leader under Madero Dominguez was nominated by the national republican party in convention here today. Dominguez announced his acceptance of the nomination.
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Mexico
Giry
Mearco
Guryav Robles
Dominguez
Madero
National Republican Party
Flying Field to be Moved from Dayton by Army Order
Major General Charles F. Menoher of the army air service announced that Dayton Ohio must relocate its flying field. The move affects McCook field as a key aviation station. New York’s Mr and Mrs Emil Forshere and Chicago’s Carl Bersstrom visit the John Johnson and Andrew Heath homes.
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Uniterrens
Washington, D. C
McCook Field
Dayton
Ohio
Charles F. Menoher
Army Air Service
Emil Forshere
New York City
Carl Bersstrom
Chicago
John Johnson
Andrew Heath
Spain to Buy Canadian Pulp for Paper Mills
A Spanish buyer representing 25 of Spain's largest paper mills, led by August Ramameda, arrived to place orders for Canadian pulp. He indicated only a tenth of his desired amount could be secured. The Canadian government steamship mage court sailed to Spain with the first cargo. Ramonmig plans to promote Canadian oils, nuts, and fruits in Spain during his Barcelona trip.
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Tian
Aligust Ramameda
Spain
Raw Onedsaler
Barcelona
Canada
Rapid Work Underway At Local Factory
Rapid progress is being made on a local factory with steel frame construction described as fireproof. Interior work advances, and machinery installation is near. Some equipment has arrived. remaining units are expected soon.
Well Known Man Umpire to Officiate Local Game
Next Sunday the union chaits of Chicago are to play at Pershing Park and as they have the reputation of being the funniest team on the road a large crowd will probably be out for the game. The most popular umpire in the semipro league, Mr Dane, will be here and will renew and acquaint ances.
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Union Chaits
Chicago
Pershing Park
Dane
Examinations for Teachers This Thursday
The teachers examinations are set for Thursday of this week at Sycamore. Many local candidates plan to take the tests and may be able to teach this fall. Most examinees are high school graduates who completed the summer Normal course and are well prepared. The exams are difficult and only well qualified students have a chance to pass.
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Sycamore
No Shortage of High School Teachers in Illinois
Despite reports of a teacher shortage in Illinois, Mlinois schools expect eight teachers this term and plan to begin when school opens. A meeting estimated at least 1500 teachers remain in the field despite higher salaries offered.
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Mlinois
Locwl
Sy Derae
Foundation to be Started for Hospital
Workmen at Sisters' hospital prepare ground for foundation as excavation nears completion. Foundation work to begin soon. superstructure expected to rise by summer. Mrs S L Anderson visits academy briefly.
Decoration on deck of destroyer honors war hero’s mother
U S Cole on arrival in the Adriatic hosted a ceremonial presentation of a Congressional Medal of Honor to the mother of a Jugoslavian serviceman killed in France. The ceremony in Cattaro Bay included a dressed ship, ashore escort, and a review by officers. The mother expressed gratitude and reflected on memories of the distant front.
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New York
U.S. S. Cole
Mexico
Palestine
Bosphorus Corinth Canal
Dardanelles
Constantinople
Adriatic
Cattara Bay
Montenegro
United States
France
Sawyers Building Rapidly Rising as Walls Reach Eight Feet
Work on Sawyers building progresses quickly with walls up to about eight feet. If pace continues, completion is near. The structure is planned to be substantial to meet the firm’s long term needs.
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Punang
Dems Seek Huge Fund for Campaign Effort
Columbus July 24 5 fund of more than 2500 must finance the largest campaign drive yet by Democratic leaders Cox Roosevelt of the National Committee say the fund is necessary amid rising campaign costs. Cox names Ward Moor as manager while noting Senate committee scrutiny of preconvention expenditures and close review of funds this year.
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Cy Tinted
Senate Committee
Government watches move of road today
Washington July 24. The government watches with deep interest proposed layers by Pennsylvania roads and the closing of the American Woolen Mills, officials at the White House said. No action indicated.
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Ay Annte Divesey
Washington
Pennsylvania
Ite
Auxiliary of Legion to Hold Meeting Tonight
The Womans Auxiliary or American Legion will hold its regular meeting tonight at Jarboe's hall at eight o'clock. It is noted that in many cities the Auxiliary is formed, and the local post has not been formed due to the Legion's extensive work.
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Womans Auxiliary
The
American Legion
Legion
Jarboe’s Hall
Local Legion Post Off Meeting Tonight at Huntley Park
The local American Legion post convenes at Huntley Park tonight with three delegates to the state convention to be elected. Attendance is rumored to exceed usual levels and plans mention refreshments for veterans nicknamed cats gol doughboys and leatherneck.
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Roe
America Legion
Huntley Park
Leatherneck
Local Man Moves Residence to 320 North Second Street
Yesterday J. E. Hunt relocated from Second Street to the Watson house at 320 North Second Street. Watson reserved part of the home for his own use and plans to stay there, leaving Hunt feeling elated as most work is finished.
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J. E. Hunt
Second Street
Watson
North Second Street
Railroad wage board awards near 600 million a year
The United States Railway Labor Board awarded wage increases totaling about 600 million dollars annually. Affects 184,287 workers with mostly hourly raises from 5 to 66 cents, averaging roughly 20 to 27 percent across categories. Union leaders debate acceptance as plans for potential rate changes and service impacts materialize.
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Chicago
United States Railway Labor Board
Trainton
George Barton
KT. Whittier
Executive Board of
Railway Mans
Theer
United States Labor Board
James Walker Funeral Held In Cole Area
People from DeKalb Cortland and nearby areas attended the funeral of James Walker of Cole held yesterday at his sister in law Mrs. Mary Walles Ohio Grove home. Walker died Saturday after a six week illness. He was about 60 years old and had lived in Cortland until eight years ago.
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DeKalb
Corth
Himes Walker
Cole
Indow
Mary Walle
Ohio Grove
Walker
Tevin
Ind
Cortland
Gole Contest Postponed This Week
The weekly Gole golf contest is postponed again due to fleet captains and team members from Elite club. An announced new date will be issued once planning is resolved and members are available.
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Kishwauker
Flk
AL Middleton Vinere
Plek
Lyeam
Norelode
Elite
Pling
Jack Johnson Arrest Noted in San Diego
San Views Calif July 2 reports fugitive pugilist Jack Johnson was placed under arrest on the international boundary day. The item notes Mr and Mrs Walter Steemeir Hopkinsville Ky and others at the Charles Steomuir residence. The Molluse Threeair comedy will premiere Monday night at the Ne mal auditorium featuring Fra Dodds and Willard Smith who also acted in Kindling last spring.
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Jack Johnson
San Diego
San Views
Calif
Jo Johnson
Walter Steemeir
Nemal Auditorium
Pers
Kindling
Fra, Dodds
Willard Smith
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