Blimp proposal eyed for cross country mail service
United Press reports the post office department considers using large blimps to carry parcels from New York to San Francisco and bids are requested for mail routes Cleveland to Detroit and New York to Chicago among others with air mail bids opening September 10. The plan envisions balloons following major lines and supplementing the growing air mail system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Detroit
Pittsburg
St. Louis
New York
Chicago
Atlanta
DeKalbtte
Bean
Post Office Department
le Kalb
Dayton Plans Great Feat To Honor Its Son
Dayton Ohio plans a large nonpartisan celebration for a renowned local figure. Republicans and Democrats unite for a major city event featuring airplane flights a grand parade and fireworks. Local industries will observe a half holiday and Cox will complete the acceptance speech in time for the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
Dasted Press
Ohio
Miami Valley
Deyton
Cox
Derailment Delays Early Iowa Freight Train
Early trains in Iowa were delayed by a freight train derailment that postponed the 7:40 departure by about an hour and twenty minutes. The incident, not serious, blocked tracks briefly but trucks were cleared and service resumed. passengers at the depot appeared for the early train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Pssengers
Sterling
Cadillacs Proliferate in DeKalb Area
An apparent Cadillac sedan surge hits DeKalb with several residents, including Frank and Andrew Anderson, enjoying new cars. Charles Broughton flew to Chicago yesterday to obtain his own vehicle, and A. B. Godhenour of Sycamore also owns one of the luxury cars.
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Cadillac
DeKalb
Anderson Brothers
Frank
Andrew
Charles Broughton
Chicago
A. B. Godhenour
Sycamore
First to Move Eastward Soon from Kentucky
A motorist tried to turn mid block on Lincoln Highway downtown causing a collision near the street car. The motorman braked late but avoided a serious crash, warning violators will be arrested. Also notice of farewell dance in Washington and a war department transfer plan for Camp Taylor to Camp Dix with disposal by July 20 1921 and transfer around Sept 1.
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Lincoln Highway
Washington, D. C
Electric Park
Camp Dix
N. J
Camp Taylor
Louisville
War Department
Congress
Auto Drivers Ignore Tail Lights At Night
A large number of drivers lack tail lights at night prompting police patrols. Officials warn it is a state offence and dangerous as rear traffic may not see the car ahead in time to stop.
Auto Trip for Vacation of Local Pastor
Rev. P.M. Webster departs tomorrow for a vacation trip to New York visiting relatives. He will travel via Canada stopping at Niagara Falls and other points of interest. Accompanying him is A. Neil Anos of the Normal School who plans to visit his parents at Imnira.
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Rev. P.M. Webster
New York
Canada
Niagara Falls
A. Neil Anos
Normil School
Imnira
Villa Surrenders to Mexican Provisional Government
Paice Dressy Eagle Pass Texas July 28 Francisco Villa has surrendered unconditionally to the Provisional government of Mexico after a morning conference with General Eugenio Martinez. Carl Hagelin, the American prisoner taken during Villa’s Sabinas raid, has been released. The surrender is expected to lead Villa to Mexico City then retire to ranch life. The Villistas, not exceeding six men, will lay down arms under immunity. Washington reports urgent representations to Mexico for Hagelin’s release.
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Paice Dressy Eagle Pass
Texas
Francisco Villa
Mexico
Eugenio Martinez
Villa
Carl Hegelin
Sabinas
Mexico City
Mexican City
Washington, D. C
Carl Hagelin
State Department
Hagelin
Fracisca Villa
Mrs Temple's Telegram at Princess Playhouse Tonight
Bry ant Washburn leads the comedy at the Princess Playhouse with performances at 7 30 and 9 00. An ice cream social by the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the M E Church on the Page lawn tonight. 203
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Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the
M. E. Church
Banks Raise Time Deposit Interest to Four Percent
The First National Bank and the First Trust and Savings Bank of DeKalb announce that starting August 1 1920 they will pay 4 percent interest on time deposits. The increase applies to 19 certificates of deposit issued by the First National Bank and on savings deposits with the First Trust and Savings Bank. Directors believe the rise is warranted by current conditions and will continue until further notice. Signed by E P Ellwood and F O Crego, presidents and cashiers of the two banks.
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First National Bank
First Trust and Savings Bank of DeKalb
Firsional Bank
Pirat Trust & Servings Bank
E. P. Ellwood
F. 0. Crego
First Trust & Savings Bank S. EK
DeKalb Trust & Savings Bank
Banks Institute Higher Interest on Deposits
Banks from DeKalb announce a policy change effective August 1 raising interest to four percent per annum on certificates of deposit and time deposits. First Trust & Savings, First National Bank, and DeKalb Trust & Savings Bank say the move benefits depositors and reflects a commitment to service within safe, conservative management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Trust& Savings Bank
First National Bank
DeKalb Trust & Savings Ban
Mayo Brothers Sisters Visit Planned New Hospital Site
Two Mayo Brothers sisters from Rochester Minnesota visit to view plans for a new sister hospital. They inspect the site and express approval of the layout and specifications. The sisters' presence signals strong support and confidence in the project.
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Mianitia
Mayo Brothers Hsspital
Rochester
Minn
Federal grand jury to hear 58 railroad strike witnesses
A Chicago report notes the federal grand jury convened to investigate the nationwide unauthorized railroad strike. More than 75 witnesses, including former minor officers of outlaw unions, are expected to testify as indictments and prosecutions of the outlaws proceed under District Attorney Charles P. L. Clyne.
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Ry Hited Press
Chicago
Meetin
Switchmen
Federal Grand Jury
Grand Jury
Nellode
Allied Outlaw Switch
Charles PL Clyne
Yachts Sail Their Last Big Race As Resolute Retires
The Resolute finishes 11 minutes 5 seconds ahead of Stamrock IV to end its career, with no celebratory return. Shamrock IV also retires and will be left behind when Sir Thomas Lipton departs. Likely the final race on the Sandy Hook course due to erratic winds.
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New York
N. Y
New York Yacht Club
Terday
Stamrock IV
Thomas Lipton
Vhind
Sandy Hook
Shamrock
Railroads face record deficit with huge government funding
United Press reports a looming rail deficit as governments and rail links face $490 million in costs. Officials estimate $400 million plus may be needed for March to August payments, with Parmele calling the projection conservative and the largest deficit in a single year for government operations.
Harding Praises Running Mate In Riverside Speech
In a political event, Harding lauded his running mate amid remarks that referenced republican unity. The speech stressed adherence to the party’s convictions and the president’s role in guiding federal service with loyalty to the nation.
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Harding
WAIT BEFORE ANNOUNCING ANY VICTORY
The National Woman's party opposes premature peace announcements about ratification. Carrie Chapman Catt of the National American Woman Suffrage Association is cited as predicting certainty, while Jo M. Keeper of the national advisory council warns against repeated premature victories. The militants argue premature claims aid opponents and require renewed effort.
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Lune
Columbus
Ohio
National Woman's Party
Carrie Chapman Tl
National American Woman's Suffrage
Jo M
Council of the
Prowlers Reported Behind Homes on College Avenue
Police chased two prowlers who moved from College Avenue to Augusta Avenue before officers arrived. Residents described the couple as a foreign man and his girl. Mr and Mrs Pred Jacobson are Chicago visitors today.
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College Avenue
Augusta Avenue
Mrs
Pred Jacobson
Chicago
Harding May Have To Leave Front Porch
Political advisers in Marion Ohio report growing doubt about President candidates front porch campaign. Harding remains strong for the front porch plan though some strategists favor delivering speeches in several cities rather than extended Marion visits.
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Harding
Cree Eency
Marion
Ohio
Daly
Senor Warren
Campatening
Spoa
Narrers
Dinieel
Itiane
Local garages report theft by out of town drivers
Several city garages complain about thieves driving cars through at night and taking tools goggles and other items. A spokesperson says the watch will remain and the same tactic may be used by other travelers, not the same men.
Scout meeting ends with boys cooking supper themselves
Last night Bay Seow district boys attended a Scout meeting filled with enthusiasm. Scoutmasters organized a supper and announced that the boys must prepare the food themselves, a task the attendees embraced as valuable hands on experience.
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Hove
Doctors to Have Feast in Kishwaukee County Medical Society
Springfield dispatch notes looming Republican primary battles in the state with Lt Gov Delesby and Len Small leading campaigns against administration figures. Democratic leaders plan a strategy meeting to pick a candidate ahead of November, while Kishwaukee County hosts the annual Medical Society picnic featuring Dr H W Watterson on public health activities. The event at the Kishwaukee Country Club grounds includes a dinner and lecture, open to physicians, nurses, and families, with Dr Carl Fig Wilkinson presiding.
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Pnited
Springfield
Jon G. Delesby
Thompson
Chicazo
Len Small
Kankakee
Administration
Democratic State Central Committee
Catler H. Harrison
Chicago
United States
James Hamilton Lewis
Vrancisi Peabady
Robert Be, Burke
Kishwaukee
Thelub Crounds
Watterson
Woman's Chih
Carl Fig Wilkinson
Waterman
Clifford E. Smith
Thes City
Polish Forces Face Bolshevik Retreat Across Front
Paris reports July 26 Poland’s army is retreating along the entire front as Bolshevik pressure increases. Allied notices from Boulesne Planes on July 28 discuss reparations coal indemnity and potential loans to Germany as the conference seeks stable terms. Warsaw notes a clash between Bolsheviks and Poles with fighting intensifying in the Grodno sector.
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Paris
France
Foreign Office
Boulesne
Germany
Lloyd George Tas
Great Britain
Poland
Russian
Ras
Rusia
Baatis
Warsaw
Despie
Rulsheviki
Attads
Fey
Grodno
Smmiuhend Telly
Architect Reviews Progress at County Tuberculosis Sanitarium
Architect Jason Richardson of Ottwa visited yesterday and praised the work on the County Tuberculosis Sanitarium. The foundation for one wing is finished and other wings progress well with all materials on hand. Marina Church left yesterday to stay with relatives for the summer.
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Jason Richardson
Ottwa
Marina
Oh ‘O
Ireland Today Reports New Strike On Railroads
Over 1 200 railway workers idle as they refuse to operate trains carrying troops. A Cork report claims a corporal of an injured regiment was shot dead. Also notes DeKalb Trust & Savings Bank to pay 4 percent interest on lime deposits starting August 1, 1920.
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United Press
Dublin
Ireland
Bawden
County Cork
An der
Blaze at Home on West Lincoln Highway Douses Itself
A fire at the home of Will Aldwin on West Lincoln Highway sparked afternoon excitement when Mrs. C B Broughton saw smoke from the steps. She alerted Mrs. Aldwin and together with Walter they extinguished the flames without fire department help. The origin remains a mystery and only the steps suffered damage.
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Lincoln
Earthquakes Reported in Riverside and San Bernardino
Riverside and San Bernardino reports note slight earthquakes on July 28 with no damage observed. The Riverside tremor lasted about five seconds after a gate lock incident, according to local reports from pa Hce.
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Riverside
Pa Hce
San Bernantino
Cal
Defense Critics and Quotes Highlight 20 Defendants Trial
Attorney William Forrest leads the defense for 20 men before Judge Oscar Hebel arguing the indictment on conspiracy overthrows the government is faulty and overbroad. He challenges terms like unlawful means and calls for a liberal interpretation while recalling past persecutions to frame the legal issue.
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Oscar Hebel
Yessemauy
William 5. Forrest
Porrest
Hekom
Marvin Barnhardt
Owens
William Bross Ijeyd
Loyd
Sam Jane
Salem
Mass
Malmer Seneht
Forrest
Lin
Mort
Statorneys
Lloyd Heth
Clarence Darrow
Gind
Frank Commerford
Police Called To DeKalb Scrap Iron Plant Heist
An alarm reached the police about a robbery at DeKalb Scrap Iron and Metal Co. An officer found all was well and learned local youths were playing in the area. The plant had been robbed about a week earlier and owners plan no further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeKalb Scrap Iron and Metal Co
Scrap Tron
Federal action looms as miners strike spreads
Federal probe into the unauthorized coal strike widens as United Mine Workers leaders and operators plan a joint conference to end the walkout in Illinois Indiana and West Virginia. Plants slow or shut, Gary and Calumet mills lay off workers while Chicago warns of water rationing.
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Illinois
Kansas
Thomas J. Brewster
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Indiana
Ohio
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Representa
Middle West
Gary
Ind
Calumet
Chicago
Washington, D.C
Wilson
Washington
Labor Department
Tenois
White House
Washington, D. C
International
Finois
Waneas
Frank Farrington
Tinos
Lewis
Terre Haute
Nion
Ice Cream Social by St. Marys Altar Rosary Society
The Altar Rosary Society of St Marys Church hosts an afternoon and evening ice cream social on church grounds. Serving begins at 2 o’clock with a decorative theme by the ladies and all are invited.
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Altar Rosary Society
St. Mary's Church
Rouge and Riches shines at Star Tonight with Mary MacLaren
Mary MacLaren stars in W Carey Wonderly Broadway photodrama Rouge and Riches at the Star Tonight. The romantic tale follows love and temptation as the lights of Broadway dazzle the audience. Showings at 7 30 and 9 00 with 22 cent total admission for children and adults plus war tax. Special Star Orchestra music accompanies the program.
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Mary MacLaren
W. Carey Wonderly
Pathe
The
Star Orchestra
Wanted Laborers at DeKalb Sycamore Electric Co
Laborers especially coal shovelers urged to apply at once for immediate work with the DeKalb Sycamore Electric Co. positions available and candidates should report for screening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
DeKalb-Sycamore Electric Co
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