Resolute Leads Shamrock In Fifth America’s Cup Race
The July 26 report from New York describes the fifth race off the coast with Shamrock and Resolute battling amid light winds. Shamrock led briefly at the start, then Resolute gained, trading the lead and pulling ahead late as wind shifts favored the American boat. Betting favored Resolute two to one.
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United States
Goldsborough
Adams
Shamrock
Breez
Goldsboroush
Shauirock
Resolute
Ates
Ckipper
Highland Light
New York
N. Y
Militia Company Averts Attendance Laxness Tonight
Militia men of Company M face a mandatory meeting tomorrow night to check attendance. The report warns lax members may face federal action for desertion if they do not reform, aligning with their oath and potential trail by federal officers.
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Company M
Daylight Robbers Strike Bank in East City
Five masked men held up the Union Credit Francais Bank on Fales Street at gunpoint, escaped in a car with a strong box containing 11000 dollars. Police reported no injuries. Investigators combed the area for clues and the getaway vehicle.
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United Press
Central Falls
R. L
Union Credit Francais Bank
Fales Street
Ice Cream Social on Page Lawn This Wednesday
A social event hosted by the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the M. E. Church will be held on the Page lawn Wednesday evening. Proceeds support missionary work and local community programs.
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Rocialy
M. E. Church
Busy Week Ahead for Kishwaukee Golf Club
Kishwaukee Country Club faces a packed week with a dinner contest between Harris D. Fish and William J. Fulton planned for Thursday. The Old Boy's trophy third round is set for the remaining contenders, followed by the two day clot championships starting Saturday.
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Kishwaukee Country Club
Harris D. Fish
William J. Fulton
Boy Scouts To Hold Regular Meeting At High School
The Boy Scouts will meet Tuesday night at the high school with elaborate plans for a large attendance. If enough members join, two troops will be organized and Scout masters appointed. Examinations will occur and several new members are expected to join.
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BOY Scouts
Boy Scouts Organization
Mrs Church Dies After Illness in DeKalb
Mrs Maggie Pierce Church, an early DeKalb settler born May 4 1854, died after influenza and complications. She leaves husband Fran Pierce and children Edward Roy William Frank (the latter deceased), with survivors Martha and others. Funeral at 2 PM tomorrow at 1831 East Lincoln Highway with Dr Evans officiating.
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Maggie Pierce Church
Syemore
Genoa
Millgfield Township
Fran Pierce
Edward
Roy
William
Frank
Mayfield
Martha
East Lincoln High Way
Evans
New Building Going Ahead At Rapid Rate
Work on the Sawyer building progresses toward completion with crews ready to cap the top over the driveway. The project is pushed to the limit so owners can occupy it soon, and the structure is described as among the finest in the region. Two double driveways are planned to ease tourist overflow at the filling station.
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Sawyer
Fillins
Hart and Page lay cement on the road west
Hart and Page, the contractors on the road west of Pekalb, advance rapid progress as the big mixer pours cement. Water supply issues have been solved thanks to city aid and piping. Culverts are mostly in, enabling full mixer operation on the cement road.
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Hart and Page
Weet
peKalb
Cits
Candidates Use Presses to Get Publicity
Dayton July 26. The printing presses of Warren G Harding and James M Cox, both newspaper publishers and presidential nominees, are used to carry their campaign messages to the people. Copies of each candidate speeches will be printed on their presses as were those of Harding. Try Chronicle Want Ad.
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United Cross
Dayton
Ohio
Warren G Harding
James M. Cox
Harding
Trail Clue to Murder Draws Police Attention
Chicago police dismissed Roy Mellin as a murder suspect while Detroit detective Michael Trumbull arrived in New York to compare the trunk murder victim’s identity. Authorities said Mellin would be freed soon and that he and his wife offered the same alibi. Detroit officers search for a connection to Roy Mellon, a former army aviator, and a suspect known as KE Leary. The case centers on a nude woman found in a trunk shipped from Detroit to New York.
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I 1 Press
Chicago
Roy Mellim
United Sites
Era
Michael Trumbull
Detroit
Mellin
Eugene Leroy
Petroit
New York
Trumbull
Merlin
Leroy
Washington, D.C
Pa- Hee
Catherine Dan
Cannonsburs
Miss Dan
Segral
N. Y
Iain Arthur Carey
Mugene Carey
Starkville
Miss
Tole
Carey
W York
Tepry
Expo
Mra
Chicepo
Roy Mellon
J. Leroy
New York City
KE. Leary
D Troit
New York Mayor Hylan vetoes 20 percent city pay raise
Mayor John Hylan vetoed a board proposal granting a flat twenty percent raise to all New York City employees. He argued the boost is unfair to lower paid workers and would widen the gap with higher salaried officials.
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United Press
New York
N. Y
John Hylan
Inis
Hylan
Poland May Be Issue For The Campaign Now
Washington dispatch reports the League of Nations entering the frame of the presidential race as Republicans warn the United States would be pulled into wars between Soviet forces and Poland. Democrats counter that US entry would have prevented the conflict.
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Poland
United Reas
Wshington
D.C
United States
League of Nations
League
Botsheviks
Identity of Lynchers Sought in Wife Murderer Lynching
United Press reports Fayetteville West Virginia July 26 mob actions subsided as authorities seek the leaders of the band that lynched William Bennett Jr. after he was convicted of murdering his wife and unborn child. The mob gained entry to the jail, seized the jailer, took the keys, and dragged the prisoner several miles. Bennett's body was found hanging from a tree.
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United Press
Fayetteville
W. Va
William Bennett Jr
Lynehers
Arguments in Case of Brown and His Mates
The state's attorney argued in the trial of alleged communist labor conspirators that manifestos calling for an end to government should permit distribution to everybody. Arguments continued with another day likely, and a jury verdict may come tomorrow.
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UME
Dressy
Chicago
Clas
Cyclists Attend Rockford Races See Colorado Winner
Local motorcyclists traveled to Rockford for weekend races and observed Gene Walker from Colorado sweep the prizes and honors. A large contingent returned Saturday night, then left again the next morning by motorcycle, with many in the group riding together at the start.
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Rockford
Colorado
Gene Walker
Agi
Stein
Strike Today in Tron Mills Over the East
Readings loan company workers strike today affecting eight mills in Readings city and nearby towns Fanville Columbus Birtshoera and Pottstown. Workers oppose a differential raise between eastern and western fields saying it would lower wages.
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Tron Mills
Quake Tremors Hit Los Angeles With No Damage Reported
Los Angeles reports a series of tremors centered in the city on July 26. The first shock occurred at 4:12 PM and a second at 4:14 PM. Police say there was no damage and no injuries recorded.
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Los Angeles
Calif
Local Man Enjoys Time at Park on Postal Card
The Chronicle received a postal card from L. 1. Marshall at White Sulphur Springs as guest of the Equitable Insurance Company. He reports having a fine time and planned to enjoy a ride through the Allegheny mountains Saturday and to be home soon. details on acres and other notes appear incomplete.
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the Chronicle
L. 1
Marshall
White Sulphur Springs
Eiquitable Insurance Company
Mar Iies
Allegheny Mountains
Sutuhbiy
Chronicle for Tuesday May 24 1870 highlights and ads
The May 24 1870 Chronicle issue presents local ads for tailors Glidden House dry goods and other merchants in DeKalb with news notes on Jacob Haish travel plans, sidewalk work, bottling business, Edwards and Ellwood, plus a democratic editorial tone and a Chautauqua program shift toward musical and entertainment acts including opera singers and a seven-lecture lineup.
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Jess Horan
Chronicle
Tooline
Suesday
The
Clinton, Hosette
Taylor Merchant Tailors
Glidden House
JF. Glidden
Deacon Burt
Dod
Brown
Ellwood House
William Barr
Grove Street
Rolliekdy
Riots Continue in Belfast Amid Civil Unrest
Violence flared in Belfast with clashes overnight injuring a constable and Sinn Fein members while thousands of British troops man patrols. The city remains tense as the Lord Mayor urges citizens to help restore order and protect public buildings.
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Rte
Dublin
Ireland
Tory
Fet
Giake
Ihrer Sinn Penners
Lhin
Qmolor
Mussy
Tettasi
Dister
Belfast
IS STRICKEN BY PARALYSIS IN HER GARDEN
Bt Gorman of Corand War found in an unconscious condition in the yard of her home late Saturday morning. She had been working in the yard when a family member checked on her and found her unconscious. She was rushed to the city hospital where doctors diagnosed a stroke and reported her condition as very serious.
Local Lad Has Grand Time on Western Trip
Russell Smith writing to his father from Yellowstone National Park and the Rockies says he is having the time of his life and cannot tell of the wonders in a letter. He plans to return for the fall term of school at the Normal.
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Russell Smith
Hveneh the Weel
Wt. Smih
Tie
Yellowstone National Park
Rockies
Normal
Herrick Receives French Honor in Paris Today
Myron T Herrick, envoy from the United States, was made a citizen of France in Paris today. Hugh Wallace responded to M Antrond and pledged friendship between the two nations during the ceremony.
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Uiliewcree
Paris
France
Myron
T. Herrick
United States
Hugh Wallace
M. Antrond
Infant Daughter of Mr and Mrs Donnelly Dies
Barbara Elizabeth, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Donnelly, rests in St. Ma cemetery at nine this morning. Community extends sympathy to the bereaved family. Chronicle Want Ats. zet results.
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Barbara Elizabeth
Martin Donnelly
St. Ma
Examinations for Teachers at County Seat
The county teachers examinations are finished. Many examinees doubt they passed as questions were unusually hard. Those who failed can retake later and will know what to study. Some may still teach this fall on temporary certificates.
Auto Hits a Bicycle Near Fourth Street Corner
Violen Quinn, child of Mr and Mrs Mraneis Quinn, escaped serious harm after an automobile driven by George Colvin struck her bicycle near Fourth Street and Lincoln Highway. She suffered bruises and minor injuries, was treated by a doctor, and returned home. A separate incident at Delavan Lake left several riders bruised after an auto spill at a resort entrance. A boy on a bicycle collided with a parked car near Jack Dimberber Stop, was thrown and briefly unconscious but not seriously hurt.
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Violen
Mraneis Quinn
Fourth Street
Lincoln Highway
George Colvin
Irl
Ana May Wis Club
Delavant Lake
Suna
Tor Doctors Office
Cox Pushes Public Disclosure Of All Contributions
Dayton report says Democratic nominee will require weekly submission of all gifts and expenditures to the Kem Yor senatorial committees for review. Cox describes this as pitiless publicity while big war cheese of both parties discusses the nominating process with Senator Pemerene. In Washington, George White arrives to assume party control from retiring chairman Moner S. Cuthenings as Cox’s campaign manager.
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Way United Press
Dayton
Ohio
Af Ter
Alcomip
Lemiter Cox
Pemerene of
Ohin
Washington
conni+red
George White
National Committee
Manazer
Cox
White
Moner S
Harding Gathers Support for Better Roads Policy
Warren G. Harding backs improved highways and increased motor truck use to alleviate railroad congestion. In a letter to the National Association of Motor Truck Salesmen and in his acceptance speech, he argues for constant road improvements and highway maintenance as essential to future transportation.
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Tilled
Marion
Ohio
Vic Hex
Warren G. Harding
National Association of
Chieace
Harding
Star William Desmond Stars in Prince and Betty Farce
William Desmond appears in Prince and Betty a revived western style play. The Cen tury two part comedy offers two performances at 7 30 and 9 00 with adult admission 28 cents including war tax and child tickets 17 cents including tax, promising four loud laughs.
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William Desmond
Prince and
Betty
Charlie
Wanted Laborers At DeKalb Sycamore Electric Co
Laborers needed immediately at DeKalb Sycamore Electric Co. coal shovelers favored. Apply now for immediate start at the working site.
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The
DeKalb-Sycamore Electric Co
Local Steel Works Team Wins Thrilling Baseball Scrap
A Saturday afternoon game at Pleasant Street between Amera Steel and Wire Company workers ended with the east and west teams gaining the lead in the first of the ninth, two runs padding the safety. North and south squad rallied though, exploding to a 10 to ? victory for the local works unit.
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Amera Steel and Wire Company
Pleasant Street
North and South Works
Jack Johnson in Jail Today Without Bail
Former boxing star Jack Johnson remains in Joliet County Jail after a Federal Judge denied bail. Unicea Press reports Johnson’s attempt to secure release stalled as the judge cited the case should proceed with Judge Carpenter, who is currently hospitalized, amid ongoing efforts to obtain bail this afternoon.
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Jack Johnson
Unicea Press
Chicago
Freedom
Alsehvier
Bruin
Judie Carpenter
Carpenter
Jolneon
Johnson
Joliet
Wrangel to Surrender to Allied Peace Talks
London July 26 The allies likely accept General Wrangel the anti Bolshevik leader in south Russia surrender as a step toward a London peace conference. Soviets promise safe conduct for Wrangel and his troops while a military experts council prepares an armistice. Fighting continued as Polish forces retook Grozino and forts along the river amid diplomatic shifts.
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Datte Pressy
London
England
General Wrangel
Jeader
Russia
Moscow
Wrangel
Messases
Warsaw
Grotino
Sveral
French Troops Enter Damascus After Quick Syrian Advance
French forces under General Gouraud entered Damascus on Sunday after a spirited skirmish on the city outskirts. They already held Aleppo and controlled the railroad from the mason quarters to Cilicia. The foreign office announced Emir Said is expected to be made king of Syria in place of Banip Seisul.
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United Press
Paris
France
Gouraud
Damascus
Banip Seisul
Aleppo Aml
Cilicia
Foreign Office
Emir Said
Syria
Selsul
Hospital for Sisters Progress in Early Construction
Substantial progress is expected on the sisters hospital before cold weather, with foundation work about to begin under Father Solon. Excavations for the structure are complete and construction aims to be well under way by the first snows.
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Sisters’ Hospital
Father Solon
Shetter Moving to New Site Across Murphs
B A Shetter begins moving into a new place on the Murphs side, with two sites to manage. He expects everything ready for business within two days as he plans an efficient setup meeting all stated requirements.
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B.A. Shetter
Fay
Mr. Shetter
Sagebrusher author Emerson Hough inspires Hampton film at Princess
Tonight at Princess playhouse the feature is a two act film version of The Sagebrusher by Benjamin B. Hampton. Showtimes are 7 30 and 9 10 pm with adults 28 cents total including tax and children 17 cents.
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Lierary Critica
Emerson Hough
Benjamin B. Hampton
Princess Playhouse
Coal Strike Expands Across Illinois and Indiana
Clinton Indiana reports 2500 miners striking in the Clinton field as unions push the federal coal commission awards. Illinois operators plan appeals to President Wilson as talks with miners stall. Frank Farrington warns action by John L Lewis if wage increases are blocked. Authorities urge return to work while mediation opens. Rail disruptions grow as mines halt production across affected counties. Franklin Williams Johnson counties and Murphysboro rail traffic show significant slowdown amid the dispute.
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United Press
Clinton
Ind
Clinton Fie
Federal Coal Commission
Chicago
Minois
Wilson
Federal
Federal Bituminone Coal Commission
Frank Farrington
Illinois
John Ll. Lewis
United Mine Workers Ameren
Sprinefield
Ml 1
Baw
St. Louis
Franklin Williams
Johnson Countie
Federal Board
Murphysboro
Springfield
Mbnois
Sheliness
International
John L. Lewis
Dimmers Help Stop All Such Accidents Reported
A head on collision occurred last night two and a half miles south of Sycamore involving Ezra Keast of Malta and Mr Woodrick of Sycamore. The cause is unknown though bright headlights may have contributed. both cars were damaged and occupants shaken. A Sycamore garage was called for repairs.
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Ezra Keast
Malta
Woodrick
Sycamore
Mollusc to be produced again at Normal School
The advance sale for the comedy The Mollusc confirms public interest after the prior success of Kindline. The same cast returns for the new production to raise funds for the school dramatic club treasury.
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Thia
Fishermen Fail To Catch Much In Sunday Trips
Fishermen who went out yesterday faced a sudden weather change and poor results. Many crews went afloat but few catches proved worth the effort as bass were scarce and carp dominated. All vow to try again next Sunday amid forecasts of generally fair weather in Illinois with cooler temperatures tonight.
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Sibyl Sarinis Singers
Lontise Stallings
Lyric In
Prano
New York Opera Singers
Williams Company
Herrick
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Entente
City
Hospital For Sisters
Shetter
Indiana
Ilinois
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