Reed Held to Grand Jury in Plager Bomb Case
In Rockford Illinois a coroner's jury recommended that Paul Reed, former suitor of Mrs. Vernon Plager, be held to the grand jury in connection with the death of Ver non W. Plager killed when a bomb in his car exploded. Mrs. Ivy Cool Plager admitted elopement with Reed and said Reed was upset at her husband. Reed previously admitted talk of using explosives but declined to testify today.
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Rockford
U.P
Ivy Cool Plager
Vernon W. Plager
Reed
Plager
Elizabeth
Byron Wernesdning
Ben Good
Polo Highway
Arthur Reed
Dixon
Pete
Paul Reed
Vernon Plager
Mayors Troubles Grow as Possible Successors Emerge
Chicago reports that Mayor William Hale Thompson faces escalating issues with potential successors. City Controller Charles Fitzmorris resigned after warnings about administration spending. George Iz, tied to the Dempsey Tunney fight circle, rumored to consider a mayoral bid. Thompson leads a large citizens committee of prominent figures unhappy over lack of consultation.
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Chicago
William Hale Thompson
Charles G. Fitzmarris
Thompson
Fitzmorris
George F.iz
Wehive
Kenedine
Oni Cago
Hassell Awaits Landing Field for One Stop Flight
Rockford aviator Hassell says he is ready to depart on a projected one stop flight from Stockholm in his monoplane the Greater Rockford. The craft is reported in perfect condition and awaiting assurance that a landing field at Mt. Evans will be prepared. Parker D. Cramer arrives from New York to accompany Hassell as navigator and radio operator, with an instrument expert to check compasses.
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Hassel
Rockford
P. Hassel
New York
Hassell
Weather delays trip of US Attorney General Willebrandt
Mabel Willebrandt, US Attorney General, endured a three hour delay after a fogbound air mail flight near Chicago. She stayed with custodian Pant Bakle at his shack while the plane was grounded, then resumed to Seattle as fog lifted. She is set to speak at events with the American Bar Association and Phi Delta Delta in Seattle and later travel to Chicago and New York.
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Mabel Walker Willebrandt
Torney General
United States
Chicago
Calif
McGarr
Chicaro
Wonermanar
Chie
New York
Willebrandt
Seattle
Phi Det
Delta
Amercan Bar Association
Willethat
Cewnie Corey
Dallas
Texas
Rome St. Lewis
Waihecem
Transcourt
Poni Rons
Sandwich Man Loses Sight In Odd Manner
The article reports that Sandwich Man Shockham, a long time mobile salesman in Sandwich, began losing sight in his right eye within minutes of noticing changes. The cause is unclear with doctors finding no definite obstruction yet. He experienced eye pain during the onset and remains under medical examination for permanent impact.
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Nery Shockham
Sandwich
Stae
Coolidge names West to interior post in cabinet reshuffle
President Coolidge fills cabinet vacancy by appointing Roy O. West of Chicago as secretary of the interior, succeeding Hubert Work who resigned to lead the Republican National Committee. West, 59, longtime GOP figure, will report to Washington Monday and has ties to the party’s national campaigns.
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Interior
Hubert Work
Su Or
Wis
U.P
Coolire
Tey O. West
Chicago
West
Herbert
Hoover
Weet
Huttons
Cedar Lodge
Kieven
UPR
Roy
Coolidgce
Washinggton
Woark
National Committee
Republican Party
Middle West
Peleirman
Republcan State Central Committee
Kansas City
Republican
Helen
West & Eckert
Civil Trial for Killer Faces Delayed Proceedings
A murky report from Mewion City outlines a delayed civil trial for a killer linked to a high profile crime. Authorities debate legality and public safety as motions resemble habeas corpus challenges, with political pressure and possible reprisals influencing the case.
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Mewion City
Trinity
Alvaro Obrevor
Torul
Messeo
Cannon Ball survey near Somonauk weighs route options
Engineers from Ottawa complete survey of old Cannon Ball trail from Mert hing to Cooper's Crossing three miles west of Somonauk. State highway department weighs Route 18 choice between condemnation or building over the Cannon Ball trail as Supreme Court recent ruling reduces land takings. Draftsmen prepare maps and plats for proposed construction data under M J Fleming's guidance.
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Ottawa
State Highway Department
Merthing
Cooper's Crossing
Somonauk
LaSalleounty
Meridian
Supreme Court
Hichway Department
Jaml Ha
M. J. Fleming
Histrict Highway Enciner
M. J. Flemings
Reception Cancelled for Amelia Earhart Flight Ceremony
Chicago July 21 Miss Anne Bruce married Louis Gordon last night and this morning became a flyer bride. An open air reception in a field was dropped from the program as Amelia Earhart Wilmer Stultz and Gordon chose to spend the day in the air. Earhart acted as bridesmaid and the ceremony was witnessed by Stultz, Major Reed Landis and others as Judge Fetzer read the service marking the second day of the flyers’ entertainment program.
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Chicago
Anne Bruce
Lous Gordon
Field
Amelia Earhart
Wilmer Stultz
Gordon
Miss Earhart
Faeine
Miss Brace
Stultz Miot
Reed Landis
Miss Marhart
Fyrnce
Jidgee Wo OR. Fetzer
Hunt Slayers of Cab Driver at Lake Resort
Police probe a Chicago Yellow Cab driver James Blazek murder link to a Wisconsin lake resort case. Investigators trace a young man and a girl seen in Naperville and Cicero to Glen Billy and a Wisconsin trip, suggesting a planned manhunt connection.
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Hunt Slayers
Lake Resort
James Blazek
Chicago
Lac, du Flambeau
Wis
Naperville
Slam &B
Arete
Glen Billy
Cicero
Wisconsin Lake
Wisconsin
Belone
Chicaro
Two Buicks Crash West of Malta
Two Buick cars, one from Chicago and one from Iowa, collided on the highway west of Malta Friday afternoon. Police report the Iowa driver swerved to pass and the Chicago car pulled ahead, causing the Iowa vehicle to leave the pavement and strike the shoulder. Damage reportedly did not exceed $25.
Smoking Car Dives Into Jamaica Bay Near Rammels
Eleven people were injured as a smoking car of a Long Island railroad unit plunged off an open drawbridge into Jamaica Bay at Rammels. Fifteen occupants escaped by breaking windows and swimming to a tug. Low tide prevented a worse disaster as the car sank a few feet, with most of it above water and firemen removing the roof to confirm no one trapped.
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Jamaica Bay
New York
Long Island
Rammels
Hundreds Fall Ill on Washington Excursion Food Poisoning Probe
An excursion sponsored by the Central Union Mission left Marshall Hall Maryland and returned to Washington after hundreds, mostly children, fell ill from suspected contaminated food. Eleven remained hospitalized with one in serious condition as chemists prepared to analyze two large food containers.
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Washingtonshington
Maryland
Dicteet of Columbia
Central Union Mission
Calvin Cooldige
Marshall Hall
Washington
Charles McAlester
Klan Leader Loses Appeal in Indiana Murder Case
Indianapolis July 21 former grand dragon U R D Stephenson of the Indiana Ku Klux Klan has lost one of two appeals from his life sentence for the murder of Madge Oberholtzer. The state supreme court upheld LaPorte county court's denial of habeas corpus. A separate appeal seeks a new trial claiming the girl’s death resulted from her own action after his alleged attack and denial of medical aid.
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Klan
Indianapolis
Ind
U.R
D. C
Durand Home After Sentence of Three Years
Chicago July 21 Durand son of wealthy society leaders Jack Durand was convicted of robbing the home of TF Edson White, a millionaire packer. He spent nearly three years in prison before being released. His foster parents spent a large fortune defending him. At Joliet he pledged to be a model prisoner but soon was placed in solitary confinement after cooking vessels and materials for home brew were found in his cell.
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Chicago
U.P
Jack Durand
Scott Durand
Edson White
Packer
Liberty
Durand
Joliet
Unsettled Weather Across Mlinois and Plains Outlook
Unsettled tonight and Sunday with probable showers and thunderstorms. A shower period is likely late in the week across extreme east Texas and nearby areas. Temperatures expected near normal early week, warmer later. Maximum July 20 about 87, minimum 61. James EB Richardson government weather observer.
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Texin
Mississippi
Missouri Weys
Great Plains
James EB
Richardson
The
Law Pe
Sanitary district info drive tied to August election
A Chronicle note says readers need printed information on forming a sanitary district. Question submission to Gilbert N. Blackman at city hall or the office will be answered without naming askers. If approved, three county judges appointed commissioners plan work and seek voter funding at a separate election.
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Chronicle
Rhem
Alwe
General Committee
Gilbert N. Blackman
Kishwaukee
Tas
Ate
East Hopes for Relief From Heat Across the East
United States weather outlook forecast cooler, cloudy areas and thunderstorms in parts with a slow temperature rise expected in New England and New York. New York City faced extreme heat with many fainting and government offices closing as record water use occurred. Sioux City suffered millions in damage from a torrential storm with two hours of heavy rain flooding basements and streets. Thunderstorms later eased the eastern seaboard conditions.
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Washington, D. C
United States
England
New York
Weather Bureau
Sioux City
U.P
Seaboard
Gas Shutoff Improbable at Illinois Northern Utilities Plant
At noon a DeKalb gas service interruption was ruled out by manager Hiram Trebby who has worked through the night to keep supply normal. Reports say some night and day crews offered to quit amid dissatis faction over conditions, but Trebby secured replacement workers and expected a peaceful settlement today. Tanks remain stocked for DeKalb and Sycamore users.
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Illinois Northern Utilities Company
DeKalb
Hiram Trebby
Dixon
Trebby
Indiana Dry Must Serve Jail Sentence
Indiana's Dr. E S Shumaker superintendent of the Anti Saloon League must serve a 60 day jail term and pay a 250 dollar fine for contempt of court. The Indiana Supreme Court divided three to two to uphold the sentence and rejected a rehearing. Shumaker plans to appeal to the U S Supreme Court claiming he purged himself of contempt.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
E. S. Shumaker
Anti-Saloon League
Indiana Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Dry
United States Supreme Court
Shumaker
Net
Arthur L. Gilliam
Industrial Committee in Meeting Here
Members of the Industrial committee of the Chamber of Commerce met this forenoon at the Chamber offices. A prior meeting scheduled yesterday at four o'clock was postponed due to lack of attendance. The committee reviewed industrial propositions presented earlier and gave them careful consideration this forenoon.
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Chamber of Commerce
of Commerce
Locust Street curb plan eyed to ease city parking
A special Chamber of Commerce committee proposed curb removal on Locust Street from First to Third to add 45 to 50 parking spaces. They also eyed cleaning and using the Second and Locust theatre site and possibly securing rear Elks property for 1 000 to 1 500 dollars in improvements. Truck unloading to move to alleys where possible.
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Chamber of Commerce
Merchants Division
Locust Street
First
Third Streets
Second and
Board of Directors
Elks Home
Board of Local Improvements
Second
Locust Streets
D. A. Leifheit
Leifheit
Ellis
Elks
Merchants’ Division
Novelist Bodenheim questioned in Miss Drew death case
Maxwell Bodenheim, noted novelist and poet, was found in Provincetown Mass at Peggy Cottage where he worked on his sixth novel. He had been sought for questioning in the suicide of Miss Virginia Drew in New York, and said he knew nothing of the circumstances beyond her morose mood after his negative critique of her verse.
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Provincetown
Mass
Maxwell Bodenheim
Virginia Drew
New York
Bodenheim
Peggy Cottage
Miss Drew
Mears Sets World Record Bid In Flight Over Seattle
John H. Mears flew the City of New York plane eastward from Seattle at 4 30 am on July 21 as part of his round the world race. He aimed for Spokane next and expected to reach New York by noon Sunday, seeking a new 23 1 2 day world record for circling the globe.
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Mears Mears
Seattle
Wash
John H. Mears
New York
Spokane
Mears
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