DeKalb Boy Scout Hero Ivan Nichols Saves Drowning Boy
Ivan Nichols of DeKalb, part of a Scout party at a Delavan camp, is hailed as a hero after reportedly saving another boy from drowning Tuesday afternoon. The letter from Milo Ebbe son mentions Nichols wedging the incident with his bravery, while other scouts Frank Balthis Gerald Glidden Milo Ebbe son and Manley Hunt enjoy two weeks at the camp. Further details were not confirmed by the Chronicle.
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Delavan
Ivan Nichols
Nichols
Milo Ebbeson
DeKalb
Ebbeson
Frank Balthis
Gerald Glidden
Ivan Cols
Manley Hunt
Methodist campaign targets million for Wesleyan University
United Press reports Blooming ton raised 660 dollars for Greater Wesleyan University and outlines a second campaign among Methodist churches outside Blooming ton to raise 1.2 million more. Funds will fund new buildings and endowment to make the institution self supporting, starting with a gymnasium and library, plus an enhanced athletic program and prominent coaches. Foundations may begin next fall as Illinois Wesleyan aims to become a leading sectarian Midwest college, ending a long financing handicap.
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United Press
Bloomington
Greater Wesleyan University
Illnois Wesleyan
Middle West
Farmers Lose Thousands in Heat Wave
By United Press Bloomington Illinois farmers suffer thousands in a heat wave. Cattle and hogs die as heat hits Stephenson County with 25 head of cattle and 8% horses lost. Many rely on horses for plowing and cultivation, boosting mortality.
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United Press
Bloomington
Illinois
Stephenson County
Fire destroys grandstand at Kankakee fair grounds
A July blaze at the Kankakee Interstate Fair Grounds destroyed the grand stand. Origin undetermined. Loss estimated at 20000 dollars. Governor Small, a major stockholder, said reconstruction would begin immediately and the Aug 15 to 19 fair would proceed as planned.
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Kankakee
Ill
Kankakee Interstate Fair Grounds
Small
Pes
Little Countries to be Represented in Conference
United States notified Belgium and other innocent powers that when the far eastern question arises in Washington for a conference, their nations will be represented if the issue affects their interests. The disclosure came from Washington sources.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Belgium
Washington
Tonight at the Star presents three shows at 7 30 and 9 00
Constance Binney stars in The Magic Cup while Matt and Jeff perform Factory to Consumer and Bring on the Groom a site splitting comedy. Performances begin at 7 30 and 9 00 with showtimes listed for tonight.
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Constance Binney
Matt
Jeff
De Valera Optimistic and Pessimistic Notes From Ireland
Reports from Dallas and London describe De Valera and Sinn Fein leaders expressing cautious optimism while awaiting British terms. In Ireland, negotiations hinge on self-rule clarity and neutrality during potential British conflict, with talks to resume within a fortnight.
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Sinn Fein
Lloyd Georg
Wajera
Ireland
Sinn Fenners
Lerself
Canada
Empire
Lloyd George
Gate Breaks at Fourth Street Crossing After Auto Parade
A car aiming to honor newlyweds crashed into the Fourth Street railroad gate last night. The vehicle, driven by Mr. Cox, struck and broke the gate near the standard while the gateman lowered the west side, raising concerns as cars reportedly headed toward the Charles Robertson home before the crossing bell rang.
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Fourth Street
Charles Robertson
Lincoln Highway
Cox
Juvenile Court Judges Visit McEwen for Golf Outing
Judge Arnold of Chicago guest of Judge Harry McEwen in DeKalb today. A majority of the afternoon is spent on the golf links as the two officials compete. Arnold fills in on the Chicago bench during a short vacation by order.
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Arnold
Juvenile Court of
Chicago
Harry McEwen
DeKalb
County to Have Its Own Constabulary
Watseka Illinois July 22. Iroquois county will establish a local constabulary to patrol country highways protect farming families and arrest automobile thieves. Unable to pass a state constabulary bill the county will appoint 150 farmer deputies with rifles to perform duties the state police would have done.
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Watseka
Iroquois County
Burial Notice for Private Oscar Mal Drowned
The body of Private Oscar Mal arrived last evening. He died by drowning while bathing with comrades of the 120th in Sene nia. He was taken with cramps and died before rescuers could reach him. Funeral services will be Sunday afternoon at the Lutheran church south of Malta, conducted by the American Legion post of De Kalb, with burial in the Lutheran cemetery.
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Lutheran Church
Malta
American Legion
de Kalb
Former De Kalb Resident Shoop Plans Springfield Visit
Rosse E. Shoop, formerly of De Kalb, now living with his brother in St Louis, is in the city for a day or two. He says Mr and Mrs Floyd Shoop are in good health and he expects to meet several De Kalb K P members at the Springfield event next Thursday.
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Board of Public Works
DeKalb
Franklin Street
First Street
Gurler Street
Wilbur Hope
Hope
Rosse E. Shoop
Floyd
Louis
Shoop
Floyd Shoop
Lin
Four Men Placed in Vocational Work by De Kalb Board
M J Fitzgerald of the Federal Board of Vocations in DeKalb explains to straighten out a misunderstanding about vocational work. He says compensation depends on physical ability, not earning potential. Four men were placed under vocational education plans including steamfitting and auto mechanic training with supervision by local figures. Michael Donlin to train as a steam fitter after recovery from surgery in Rockford.
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M. J. Fitzgerald
Federal Board of Vocati
DeKalbing
Fitzgerald
Pizgerald
Rockford
Somone
DeKalb
Charles Robertson
Jean Pitzgerald
Tate
Mr. &. Thompson
Lawrence Westerberg
Shorty Winsien
Michael Donlin
Congress may strip Mellon of Europe debt task
A proposal to remove Secretary Mellon from handling Europe’s 1100 million dollar debt to the United States may be brought before the Senate Finance Committee if Mellon does not present a satisfying plan. A nine member committee to steady the foreign debt situation has already been proposed by Representative Pinkham.
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Pessy
Washington, D.C
Congress
Mellon
Europe
United States
Senate Finance Committee
Melton
Pinkham
Mass
New Hard Road Opened Between Aurora and Montgomery
The new hard road between Aurora and Montgomery on the east bank of the river opened Friday at 11 am. A City committee led by Highway Commissioner J N Reckinger and Mayor Charles H Green attended with E T Finch William McCullough and others. They drove the length of the road and spilled bottles of pop and whistles to mark the ceremony.
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Montgomery
J. N. Reckinger
Charles H. Green
E. T. Finch
Chamber of Commerce
Willian McCullough
Aurora Automobile Club
Peter Altringer
Harry Coats Nicholas Hawkes
N. W. Tomblin
Sycamore Bank Judgement Against Malta Man for 2600.67
The Citizens National Bank of Sycamore obtained a confessed judgment in the circuit court against John L. Johnson of Malta for 2600.67 based on three notes dating 1929 and 1921. All notes amount and dates are specified, with the debt now past due. Meanwhile John Curtis of Chicago was arrested in Sycamore for speeding on DeKalb Avenue and granted a one week continuance on bond.
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Citizens National Bank of
DeKalb Avenue
Dr. Mitchell
Little Child Fires Fatal Shot in Plainfield Shop
Louise Hartong eight accidentally shot and killed widow Martha Stopp in her father M. J. Hartong’s Plainfield plumbing shop. The loaded revolver fired as Mrs Stopp spoke with the child’s mother nearby, narrowly missing her.
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M. J. Hartong
Plainfield
Martha Stopp
Ex Service Man Crushed At Farm Work
Wernham P. Tyler, ex service man once of Marengo, was crushed between two tractor wheels Tuesday morning and died in Sherman hospital at Elgin. An inquest heard he started the tractor while stepping off and may have set it in motion by striking a lever with his foot. A dance tonight at Lily White Gardens features Crescent Five. all are invited.
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Marengo
Sherman Hospital
Elgin
Tyler
Three Sleepers at Station Last Night
Three sleepers stopped at the police station last night and were allowed to stay. There are many men out of work and numerous travelers beyond the usual crowd.
Templars at Rockford Plan Big Time Soon
The Knights Templar of Rockford closed a contract with Home Decorating Company of Chicago for rental of all street decorations for the August Conclave. The plan includes 144 spans of Knight Templar banners and American flags along principal streets with extensive streamers and arching hangovers for the Wednesday morning parade.
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Rockford
W. L. Short
Home Decorating Company of
Chicago
Des Moines
Knight Templar
Knights Templar
Rochelle Sets New Parking Rules on Lincoln Highway
Rochelle enforces a state law requiring cars along Lincoln Highway sections to park lengthwise with a white mark indicating space. Vehicles may stop briefly only if a driver remains in the car, affecting two blocks in the city while other streets keep prior rules.
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Rochelle
Ogle County
Ford Sedan From Rockford Goes In Ditch
Mrs Hanson of Rockford driving a Ford sedan with defective steering, accompanied by Mrs Cunningham, plunged into a roadside ditch near Cortland corners last night. The car tipped, glass broke, front axle torn, fenders bent. Mrs Cummings cut by glass. Car taken to Dekalb for repairs.
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Rockford
Cunningham
Corland Corners
Cortland Corners
Ford
War veterans to Des Moines for reunion
Final plans for the Eighty eighth division war veterans reunion set for August 26 to 30 were drawn up by the division executive committee. A big tent city at the state fair grounds will house veterans free of charge with a 10 000 capacity. Soldiers are asked to bring army uniforms for an old fashioned camping trip. The program centers on regimental gatherings movies of the division a parade dinners dances motor tours and similar activities.
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Med Rres
Des Moines
Mid
State Fairgrounds
Tax Titles Unsold As County Seeks Buyers
Peoria Hl July 22 County treasurer cannot find buyers for tax titles under a new state law allowing a 12 percent premium every six months on delinquent property. If no bidders appear, the county will hold the properties over until next year for another attempt to collect the taxes.
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Peoria
Governor Small vows militia if necessary to uphold duties
Illinois Governor Small issues a statement declaring he will not violate his constitutional obligations or the duties of the state executive. He warns that he is prepared to use the militia if required to maintain order and uphold the law.
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Small
Illinois
Governor Small braces militia to resist arrest in embezzlement case
Springfield dispatch reports Governor Len Small, indicted for $700,000 in state embezzlement, vows to resist arrest using the state militia if necessary. Judge Smith defers ruling, hearing arguments that arrest would undermine the executive’s constitutional independence, while attorneys argue the governor’s oath and office protect him from arrest during tenure.
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Springfield
Small
Illinois
Brundage
Sangamon County Grand Jury
Executive Department
Len Small
Linois
Smith
Sangamon
Jludge Smith
Milnois
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