Ice Plant Asset Promises Steady Cold Supply for DeKalb
DeKalb Ice Company unveils a $60 000 to $70 000 plant built by Creamery Package with capacity of 30 tons of ice daily. The facility uses brine cooling, automatic doors and cork insulation to maintain 28 22 and 12 degree sections between rooms. Will Richmond John Hardy and Frank Carter oversee the operation with aim to have full production within a week and invite visitors to inspect processes. Notice also alerts public transit changes for summer evenings on the DeKalb Sycamore Interurban.
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DeKalb
DeKalb Ice Company
Frank Carter
Electric Company
Moto
Carter
Creamery Package Company
Will Richmond
Waterman
John Hardy
F. E. Wagley
Wagley
Toronto
Canada
Case Nears End Today in Illinois Murder Trial
In Knox Indiana the Cecil Burkett murder trial heads toward a verdict today. Prosecutors and defense debate the map Cecil drew alleging it proves his innocence while his mother and brothers are watched in court as the boy faces possible acquittal. In Illinois, a vote on three circuit judges is set across four counties with first ever single ballot for men and women.
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Burker
Knox
Indiana
Whitectives
Ind
Cecil Burkett
Burkett
Cecil
Bennie Slavin
Ma Barkett
Bennie
W. J. Reid
Ma Burkett
Org
Ters
Adam C Cliffe
DeKalb County
Clinton F. Irwin
Kane County
Mazzini Slusser
Dubare County
Tlinois
Small
Chronicle
Bruce Roberts Dies Sudden in Waterman Home
Bruce Roberts son of Mrs. Julia Roberts of Waterman died suddenly at his home this morning around 6 30 after a three day illness. Cause given as fatty degeneration of the heart. He was about of age, born and raised in the county. He leaves his mother wife daughter a sister Mrs George Esperson and brother John Roberts of Waterman. Funeral tomorrow at 2 pm from the home with burial in North Clinton cemetery.
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Bruce Roberts
Waterman
Julia Roberts
Roberts
George Esperson
John Roberts
North Clinton Cemetery
Fire Hose Tests Ensure Readiness For Peak Season
Fire station crews tested all department hoses yesterday. Hose lengths not meeting 150 pounds of pressure are transferred to the water works department for use. The procedure guarantees wagons carry only pressure tested hose at the start of the season.
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Water Works Department
Sycamore Man Fined For Disposing of Booze
Bert Rapers of Sycamore was arrested on Decoration Day for disposing of intoxicating liquor. He pleaded guilty before Judge Pond and was fined $50 and costs on the recommendation of State's Attorney Poust.
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Bert Rapers
Sycamore
Legislature Grinds Through Bills in Springfield
The Illinois Senate passed a monument appropriation bill for Mars Hill to honor Gen. and Mrs. John A. Logan. The Illinois Anti-Saloon League enforcement bill moved to third reading after stiff opposition from dry supporters, with a rejected amendment allowing doctors to prescribe beer and light wines. The Thompson transportation district bill also advanced to third reading in the house.
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Tite Press
Springfield
Sendite
Glenn
Mars Physboro
John A. Logan
Senate
House
Thompson Transportation District
Constance Talmadge Stars in Dangerous Business at Princess
Constance Talmadge appears in a popular presentation described as one of her best plays. Dangerous Business is tonight at the Princess.
Legion flags and a planned school education group debate
At a American Legion meeting a committee for educational work on flag reverence was formed amid protests of mixed flag parades. A plan for a fife and drum corps was approved, with a diploma ceremony at DeKalb township high school that evening and many students listed for alumni.
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American Legion
Legion
Kids Play Ball in the Street At Their Risk
Street games by children alarm drivers as several near misses occur in city neighborhoods. Drivers had to stop to avoid collisions while parents let smaller children place sticks in the roadway awaiting passing cars.
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Amnatier Bove
Lincoln Highway
Lundberg Progress Toward Porch Recovery Cited
John G. Lundberg, recovering from a fractured leg, gets to the porch daily with a cane and Mrs. Lundberg nearby. He walks from bed to the porch several times a day and enjoys the swing for hours, making excellent progress for his age and gaining well wishers in town.
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John G. Lundberg
Mr. Lundberg
Mrs. Lundberg
Mr. Ludberg
Complaint of cars using the cutouts near school
Residents reported nine machines leaving the normal school with cutouts wide open. They said the practice violates city ordinances and causes a nuisance as people sleep outdoors in bad weather, urging drivers to show more care.
Lightning Kills Man Shelter Tree Strike
Lightning struck a large tree where John Rozier 60 had sheltered with his son during a storm near Springfield United States. Rozier died instantly and his son remained in critical condition. Local authorities warned of dangerous weather and urged caution for those outdoors.
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United Tress
Springfield
John, Rozier
McCaskrin challenges Illinois road fund payment
State Representative Harry W. McCaskrin of Rock Island filed in Sangamon county for a permanent injunction against refunds to counties for state road construction. The suit targets House Bill No. 766 authorizing 3.889 million dollars to counties. It seeks to shield state officials from paying the funds, with no temporary injunction requested. DeKalb county’s share cited at 51509 dollars.
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Joy Walted
Springfield
Ill
Harry W. McCaskrin
Rock Island
Sangamon County
McCaskrin
DeKalb
Three British Soldiers Killed in Sinn Fein Ambush in Kerry
In County Kerry near Killorglin three British soldiers were killed when ambushed by Sinn Fein members. A constabulary sergeant and two police stables were killed and two police stables wounded.
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United Tress
Dublin
Ireland
Sinn Fein
County Kerry
Killorgiin
K P Members Regular Meeting Notice
K P members announce a regular meeting tonight to elect officers and handle other business. A special meeting is planned for Friday night to confer the third rank. Chris Derrick, C C 154.
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Chris Derrick
C. C
Last Goodbye to Dictionary Campaign Ends This Week
The New Universities Dictionary distribution nears completion as hundreds who have not yet secured a copy are urged to act this week. The paper calls it a compact, valuable reference for school, home, office, study, and workshop, and notes the contract cannot be renewed. A coupon in today’s paper outlines terms.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Interstate ‘Commerce Commission
Chicago
Universities
Relative of De Kalb Woman Dies in Chicago
Mrs. Fred Larson learned yesterday that Roy Soderstrom, a Walworth resident for 12 years living with his grandparents, died in Chicago after a serious operation. He leaves a father, a brother, and his grandparents. The weather forecast calls for thundershowers this afternoon or tonight in Illinois, with cooler conditions tonight and Friday fair and cooler in the south and east.
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DE Kalb
Fred Larson
Roy Soderstrom
Chicago
Walworth
Wis
Mlinois
Constance Talmadge Stars in Dangerous Business Tonight
Actress Constance Talmadge headlines in her best play in years with Dangerous Business as Princess tonight, delivering a standout performance.
Tulsa Race Riots Suppressed by Martial Law in Oklahoma
Tulsa reports say a 24 hour race riot caused nearly 1 million dollars in damage. Martial law ended the outbreak with troops patrolling and no shots fired. A grand jury was ordered to investigate killings and arson amid the unrest as 100 people died.
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United Press
Tulsa
Okla
Dick Roland
Sarah Page
Rowland
Col
B. H. Markham
Markham
Barrett
Colonel Head
Oklo
Grand Jury
J. B. Robertson
Prince Freeling
Man Amos Johnson Found Dead in Garden Near Malta
Word at three o'clock reports Amos Johnson lying dead in his garden about a mile south of Malta. Neighbors found the unfortunate man this afternoon. authorities believe he died yesterday, but he was not discovered until today.
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Amos Johnson
Malta
Junk dealer fined for lack of dog tax tag
Charlie Martin a local junk dealer faced a fine after disputing state authority to require a dog tax tag Assessor Bristow notified State's Attorney Poust leading to the penalty The assessor says the county treasurer ordered dogs be taxed Also noted: office hours change and dip for cattle advertised with prices and suppliers.
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Charlie Martin
George Bristow
Bristow
Poust
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