Keynote of Campaign Evidence for Brown Witness on Stand
The defense in a sedition trial against twenty radicals presents James A. Duncan, Seattle Machinists Union president, as the first witness to rebut former Mayor Ole Hanson’s testimony on the February general strike. Duncan details strike controls, city disruption, and attempts to secure gas and lights, citing appeals between Hanson and labor leaders, and discusses martial law threats and wage considerations amid looming coal and gas supply issues.
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Ole Hanson
Seattle
Wash
Hebel
James A. Duncan
Seattle Machinists’ Union
Central Labor Board
Thhat City
Liver
Hanson
Fran Mierord
Dure
Iinc
Jim Jim
Jim
Siu
Mavoy
Duns
Hanson Toe
Darean
Duncan
William Bross Lloyd
A. Feichtmeir
Warsaw
Wis
Genoa State Hospital Patient Killed by Fellow Inmate
Harold Taylor, a Genoa patient, fatally attacked Fred Zickuhr with an iron mop stick at Elgin State Hospital after a dispute over work amounts. Zickuhr died at the hospital. both inmates had long terms in the state institution. Taylor claimed Zickuhr slapped him during an argument prior to the incident.
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Harold Taylor
Elgin State Bose
Fred Zickulir
Talor
Zickuhr
Genoa
Taylor
Marengo
R. TL Hinton
Amy
Taylor Relly
Ziekohr
Zickohr
Crowds Take Examinations at Sycamore
The eight o clock session at Sycamore filled to capacity as teachers and candidates endured a day of exams. Most applicants completed the summer course at the Normal and show strong readiness for teaching duties despite fatigue.
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Sycamore
Inspector Heads to Dixon on Local Investigation
A government inspector leaves for Dixon on business to review violations across multiple counties. He notes many infractions were unintentional and will oversee years of cases in his district, promising a busy period enforcing the law.
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Dixon
Open air vaudeville draws large crowds in city
Large crowds gathered on the streets last night wherever the vaudeville comedians performed and praised the show. Officials note this first open fair vaudeville event kept people outdoors as intended and was very successful.
Move Planned for Wig Shop by Shetter Next Monday
Shetter will begin moving the Wig job to a new building next Monday. The new location occupies the east section of a building shared with Murphy 5 store and will separate the two stores, providing a fine site. The move aims to meet better requirements and price considerations.
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Ela. Shetter
Murphy 5
Avec
Shetter
WANTED Laborers at DeKalb-Sycamore Electric Co
Laborers especially coal shovelers urged to apply immediately at the DeKalb Sycamore Electric Co. Baking sale notice follows about a Relief Corps event at Sills drug store on Saturday afternoon July 24 with cake and doughnut orders by calling 618 before noon.
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The
DeKalb-Sycamore Electric Co
Maid in Thrilling Story at Star Dorothy Mirus
At the Star Dorothy Mirus appears to night in Maid in thrilling story of Cy fielis dance hall girls and all the se experiences. Dorothy Phillips does a pleasing bit of work aided by William Stowell. Snub Pollard roars with laughter in Red Hottentots. Performances at 7:30 and 9:00. Adults 22 cents with war tax. Children 11 cents. Advance showings listed.
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Dorothy Mirus Os
Cy Fielis
James Oliver Carwood
Dorothy Phillips
William Stowell
Snub Pollard
Railroads Eye Higher Mail Rates Amid Labor Strikes
July 22 reports from Denver and Chicago indicate railroads may seek higher mail transport rates to boost revenue after the United States Railroad Labor Board awards. Strikes by Chicago Burlington & Quincey switchmen paralyzed some lines while other railroads reported minimal disruption. Conservative union leaders push for a nationwide referendum on the awards, as railroad executives evaluate options including fare hikes and追加 charges.
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United States Railroad Labor Board
Chicase
Daly
Grand Trunk
Chicago
Labor Board
Wiltroad Tabor
de Manis
Espreen
Mer
Riots in Ireland Reported with Toll Rising
In London and Belfast rioting between unionists and Sinn Fein supporters escalated. Police at Salles Road fired on rioters wounding a soldier. Reports say three people were killed and dozens injured as property damage neared two million pounds.
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United Press
London
Bos
House of Commons
Tammer Greenwood
Yor Ireland
Sinn
Murder Farm Exposed by Young Woman in Trial
In Steele Oak on July 22 a 17 year old girl named Frances Sheldon testified that hatred for her father, James B. Clayton, and his son Roy fueled her claim. She predicted 26 skeletons would be buried on the farm as the trial for statutory offenses against Frances and her sister Laura proceeds in court.
Did You Miss Lou Cody in The Broken Butterfly
The Broken Butterfly is being shown again at the playhouse tonight with two performances at 7 50 and 9 00. Lou Cody stars in the revival and audiences may catch the show this evening.
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Lou Cody
Princess
Harding to Campaign Nationwide Despite Front Porch Plan
Columbus Ohio July reports Republican leaders said Harding will speak in many regions but not tour nationally. H Hays as committee chair indicated a front porch approach may vary with major centers. He suggested potential Pacific and Atlantic coast stops while endorsing suffrage ratification in Tennessee legislature.
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Columbs
Ohio
Juliov Tarding
Will H. Ways
Republican National
Tennessee
Work in Hurry Cleaning Old Cereal Plant
Old cereal factory work speeds up as machinery has been moved. Prime Supply Co says the plant will be back in operation by August first. New owners face a tight two week push to complete necessary steps and repairs.
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Livherin Eharch
Pyrimer Supply Company
Aster
Lawsuit Over Automobile Settled After Friendly Discussion
A dispute between Bernsen and a young man named Hermond, linked to a birth tear incident, was aired in Rewe's court yesterday and settled on a thirty friendly basis after State's Attorney Smith and the defense lawyer mediated the agreement.
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Bernsen
Hermond
Io Rewe
Smith
Suldeer Tor Crimian
League Keeps Hands Off for the Great Race
Ree Washington July 22 The executive committee of the anti saloon league meets to decide the league stance in the coming campaigns. It expects a hands off policy in the presidential race but will rally to block wet congressmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
The
Anti- Saloon League
Murphy Sells Many Cars Over This Section
Quile record shows local dealer Roy Murphy of West Lincoln Highway garage has sold over 100 automobiles and 1% tractors since the start of the year. He leaves tonight with a party for Flint Michigan and is driving down 15 more cars with orders.
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Quile & Record
Roy Murphy
West Lincoln Highway
Leavay Tongi
Phnt
Mich
Army fliers start off on new trip today
Grand Rapids Michigan July 22 four army aviators begin a New York to Nome Alaska flight at 11 30 am The route includes Wenona_Mion crossing Lake Michigan and St Paul Minnesota They will stay Wenona two hours before continuing to St Paul Illinois weather forecast calls for warmer conditions tonight and Friday Cadillac and Dodge Agency announces location at Quinns Garage for temporary quarters with Dodge at 1285 Cadillac at 4100 Kilian Motor Co contact 68
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Grand Rapids
Mich
New York
Nome
Alaska
Wenona
Mion
Lake Michigan
Wenons
St. Paul
Minn
Barnes Freed As Court Orders Release On Good Behavior
George Barnes, released from the Cook County penitentiary on a writ of habeas corpus, had been sentenced to 14 years for a murder tied to a family dispute. Judge Davies granted release citing good behavior but will not rule on related cases, noting possible higher court review. Barnes, an actor, left for New York after the decision.
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George Wries
Joint
Jurge Doeid
Cook Conny
Lew
Mary Sarnes
Lin
Barnes
Bijou
Ally
Ross C
Bartes
Davie
Allysin
Edward H. Taylor
Goveroer Dunne
Taylor
Judee David
Barns
New York
Band Concert This Evening at Local Park
A local park hosts a band concert this evening with plans for a large turnout if weather cooperates. Program includes Weldon overture and Waltz, Beauties Charter, Tobani selections, Tone Tour, Tobani Medley, Aeos Mich, Brockton Star Spangled Banner, and other pieces.
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Bammen
Weldon
Kiefer
Teaan
Tone Tour
Tone Tour, “Dalarose," Tobani Medley, “Aeos Mieh
Brockton
Key
Vddies
No Scuffle at Clerk Door Claims Cassiu
Cassius Pousi says there was no scuffle at the filing. He claims no force or shouting occurred as his party moved into position near the door. Mr Ecklund reportedly left the door post multiple times amid the dispute.
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Cassius Pousi
Cuhnine
the Chronicle
Norking
Electric Line Worker Injured at Kaneville Accident
W Granger of Kaneville was severely shaken while repairing on top of a car on the Chicate, Aurora and Dekalb railroad. He slipped and fell to the ground, was taken to St Charles hospital in Aurora where doctors found only a sprained back and he was to return home.
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W. Granger
Kaneville
Chicate, Aurora and Dekalb Railroad
St. Charles Hospital
Aurora
Coal Operators Urge President to Act on Local Strike
Coal operators from a local district urged President Wilson at the White House to intervene in a strike affecting their state. The appeal seeks federal action to resolve labor tensions and restore production.
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United
White House
Wilson
Gunman Slain by Pal Police Named in East St. Louis
July 22 reports identify Joseph Gross as the gunman slain by police in East St. Louis. Authorities search for a gang member nicknamed Brownie who is believed to have shot Gross.
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PAL
Sere We Hillshore
Anthovi
Fairderth
Joseph Gross
East St. Louis
Brownie
Gross
Miners Vote on Aid for Kansas Men
United Springhell reports Illinois miner locals will vote on awarding 100000 to Kansas miners to secure relief of the industrial court. Frank Barrington, president of the Usingis Mine organization, addressed locals urging support before the August deadline.
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Meiners
Kansas
United Springhell
Ilinois
Frank Barrington
Usingis
Summer School Nears Final Week of Session
The article notes the last week of the summer school term at Norwal as students push to maximize marks. It describes the short vacation period before the fall reopening and highlights students' hard work to finish strong.
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Norwal
Jean
Draft Evaders Campaign To Round Up Deserters
The War Department plans a nationwide roundup of over 100000 draft deserters as a final effort to enforce conscription. Adjutant General Peter O Harvit said the operation will target men who failed to answer the draft call with a rewards offered for delivering every slacker. Deserters on the slacker list face court martial, officials announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
War Department
America
Peter O. Harvit
Shinsuiun
D.C
War Department Slaeker
Harris
Coal Magnates Visit To The White House
A delegation of United States coal leaders meets with the White House staff including F C Woennold secretary of the Illinois Operators' association and H Adams president of the Central Winkis operators. They plan to return later in the day for an answer after discussions with Secretary hu moulty.
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White House
F.C. Woennold
Illnois
Assoriion
H. Adams
Winkis
Bryan and Cox in Prohibition Nomination Drama
Reports from Columbus and Lincoln describe Cox seeking William J. Bryan to decline the prohibition nomination while Bryan’s stance on dry laws remains uncertain. National Prohibition leaders press for a Bryan entry as platform talks continue with a 16 member committee expected. W J Bryan due at Cass Lake Minnesota as convention discussions unfold and Chippewa chiefs are noted in context.
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Columbus
Cox
William J. Bryan
Bryan
Lecree White
Democratic Commit
W. Jd. Bryan
Prohibition Party
Cass Lake
John Smith
Harding Accepts Republican Nomination in Marion Ohio
Warren G Harding delivers accepting speech in Marion pledging a return to representative government and an association of nations based on justice not force. He criticizes dictatorship, promises formal peace, proposes revised taxation, tariff support, anti profiteering, and clear Mexico relations while urging party unity and reform.
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T. Raymond Clapper
United Press
Marion
Ohio
Association of All Nations
Warren G Harding
League of Nations
Hardine
Republican Party
Garfield Soere
Preseryina Allons Litpewhet Auevi
Harding
Congress
Lesa
Mexico
Caning
Laniam
Dayton
Cox
Irene Harding
Marion Tenday
Atea
Dr. Harding
Theelevie Kemilton Club
Chicago
Robert W. Dunn
Herdinglead
Hamill Club
Hamilton Cheb
America
Waserman
Americas Club of
Pittsburg
Blaine
Babcock
Ing
Meir
Michigan
Frank Hitchcock
Leonard Wood
Ean Paten
Warren G. Harding
Luige
Rhetta
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Ireland
League
Murphy
Illinois
Cadillac
Dodge Agency
Quinn
Dodge
Killian Motor CO
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