Enforce Ordinance Tells Drivers to Obey Fire and Parking Rules
The city chief of police says all parking and fire related traffic ordinances will be strictly enforced. Fire and ambulance vehicles have right of way. drivers must stay to the right curb and lights are required after 1 a.m. Violations carry up to 200 dollars fine and police will tag offending cars.
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Chief of Police
Bridepv
Bull
Fire Mt
McEvoy
Iso
North Third Fourth
Lineniiay
Locust
War Secretary Weeks Rests Quietly After Gallstone Operation
Physicians report Secretary of War John W. Weeks sleeping comfortably since 3 a.m. with temperature back to normal and pulse at 90. He wore no fever after gallstone removal last Thursday and showed improved condition after a restless night.
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United Preson
Mass
John W. Weeks
D. F. Jones
Secretary
Weeks
Funeral services for former VP Thomas R. Marshall held in D C
Brief rites were conducted in Washington at 4:00 p m for Thomas R. Marshall former vice president who died suddenly. President Coolidge and Mrs. Coolidge attended. The body heads to Indianapolis for services and final interment at Marion with Crown Hill vault awaiting burial.
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Marshall
Washington, D. C
Thomas R. Marshall
Indianapolis
Coolidge
Crown Hill Cemetery
Marion
Ind
Post Office Urges Proper Return Addresses and Mail Etiquette
Postmaster General New warns businessmen and firms about careless mailing practices that hinder delivery. He cites missing return addresses and outdated sales lists as costly, noting letters marked not found harm a town’s advertisers. Schools increasingly teach proper mail preparation to boost business efficiency.
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New
Mr. New
Many Vehicle Tax Plates to Be Bought Here
Reports from the city clerk's office state vehicle tax plates are not selling quickly. By the grace period ending June 10 the police department will have to tag delinquent purchasers. State law allows cities to levy such a tax and it must be paid. After June 10 the mayor's orders will be carried out and delinquent autos must appear before the I SS.
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Erry Clerk
Crowe Questions Germ Murder Inquest Evidence
State's Attorney Robert E. Crowe announced he is sifting evidence from state witnesses in the William Shepherd germ murder trial. He said much of the coroner's inquest testimony on Billy McClintock's death would be inadmissible in court. Prosecutor Scarbaro and Chief Justice Olson discussed subpoenas and the investigation leading to Shepherd's indictment.
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Sane
Robert E. Crowe
William Shepherd
Billy McClintock
John Scarbaro
Harry Olson
Shepherd
McClintock
Robbert White
Old Settler Henry McCartney Dies in Dakota Home
Henry McCartney aged 85, an DeKalb county pioneer, died May 29 in Underwood North Dakota. He moved from DeKalb about 20 years ago and leaves four daughters and six sons including Henry of Maple Park and W M McCartney of Cortland. Funeral services are in Washburn North Dakota this afternoon. none of his Illinois children can attend due to late notice and travel distance.
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Dakota
Henry McCartney
DeKath County
Underwood
N. D
Rockford
Erick Burke Arrested Here Last Evening
Last evening officer Wilson arrested Erick Burke on a charge of being drunk and disorderly. He remained in jail much of the forenoon recovering from intoxication while police carry out the chief's order to arrest all men in an intoxicated condition.
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Wilson
Erick Burke
Notice to patrons on residence change
After Wednesday June 3 the residence will be 205 South 4th Street and the phone is 1674 Marcelling 75c Mrs I L Elmendorf provides the notice to patrons and others.
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Marcelling
I. L. Elmendorf
For Your Porch Boxes Garden Plant List and Ad
Geraniums vincas coleus dranescas vérbenas begonias petunias sold by Custer's Gardens. Phone i.
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Custer’s Gardens
Meteoric Weather Shocks Nation With Heat Wave Deaths
A 1925 heat wave breaks records across the United States leaving several deaths and numerous prostrations. New York tops 88 degrees while Chicago reaches 92, with New England storms offering relief. Reports include snow in Wyoming and a damaging windstorm in Weiran sas.
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Tinited Tress
San Francisco
Wyoming
Weiransas
New York
Chicago
Cleveland
Kansas City
New England
Boston
Meriden
Conn
Heatwave Forces Police to Shoot Mad Dog on Campus
Officer Walter Martin was summoned to the state teachers college grounds to locate a suspected mad dog. After a short hunt the animal was shot and killed. A second report noted a stray dog nuisance on South Third Street, handled by day officers. Radio tubes refurbished for 25 cents each at Grossmann's 150.
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Walter Martin
State Teachers College
Offcer Martin
Dog Heaven
South Third Street
Coolidge Opens Door to London Debt Conference
President Coolidge signaled openness to a London debt conference but said the final decision rests with the Washington debt refunding commission. White House and Treasury officials rejected Colonel Harvey’s London proposal as untenable while affirming Washington as the proper funding venue.
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Washington, D. C
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Ctary Mellon
Yester
London
Whitehouse
Washington
George Harvey
Washington Post
White House
State
Treasury Department
Harvey
Debt Commission
Ambulance Busy As City Moves It Near City Hall
The city ambulance was busy with two to three calls. One transport moved Mrs. Perkins to the hospital and later Mrs. Dunkelberger was taken from the hospital to her home. Plans by the new administration aim to house it near City Hall to keep it ready and avoid conflict with firemen duties.
Odd Fellows Name New Officers For July Term
At the last night meeting the Odd Fellows elected Fred Frink noble grand Frank Taylor vice grand and James Coanhill secretary for the term July 1 to December 1 Installations are set for the first July meeting with many appointive posts to be filled. Grand High Priest Frank Lind of Rockford will attend Friday to arrange for the big September 19 meeting and a dance with Bankers Orchestra of Elgin at Rockaway Pavilion on June 5.
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Odd Fellows
Fred | Frink
Noble Grand
Frank Taylor
James Coanhill
Frank Lind
Rockford
DeKalb Trust & Savings Bank Moves To Temporary Quarters
Patrons of the Fourth street bank shifted operations to temporary space after moving a heavy safe and safety deposit boxes overnight. A new basement vault with 27 inch thick walls will follow, modeled after the Chicago Federal Reserve vault, while Kylen bowling alleys are moved through a floor hole to clear space for construction.
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DeKalb Trust & Savings Bank
Fourth Street Bank
Cies
Federal Reserve Bank
Chicago
DeKalb
Pierce Trust & Savings Bank
Sycamore
Kylen
Fourth
Legislators Enter Home Stretch as Sessions Near End
Springfield legislators entered the final stretch of the session facing several hurdles to clear. With the finish in sight, a burst of speed is needed to advance the many bills. the week’s outcome is uncertain as fights over key measures intensify.
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Vaulted Press
Springfield
Woman Complains Auto Killing Chickens To Police
Police officials today received a complaint that a neighbor's automobile was killing chickens. This is the first complaint of this kind in some time and raises questions about ownership and whether the chickens are kept in an enclosed yard as required.
Unsettled Weather With Showers Across Illinois
Illinois faces unsettled conditions with showers and thunderstorm chances tonight and Wednesday. Cooler temperatures expected in the north near Lake Michigan, with fresh to strong southerly winds.
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Portion
Lake Michigan
Chronicle Editorials Address European Debt and Prohibition
The Chronicle presents daily editorials by experts on national issues. Topics today include European debt and the impact of prohibition on society, with aims of clarity and unbiased analysis for readers.
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The
Chronicle
Woman Heads Tax Revolt in Illinois Aboard County Board
Mrs. E. W. Bemis, a Cook County official, led a county board resolution to withhold the state portion of taxes totaling 4.5 million dollars in protest of Illinois reapportionment failures. The move, praised as tyranny defied by representation, aims to force state changes and could affect salaries and state functions in Illinois.
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United Press
Chicago
Illinois
E. W. Bemis
Cook County
Bemis
Scout Meetings Omitted at Methodist Church
Lack of a Scoutmaster leads to no Scout meeting at the Methodist church tomorrow evening. Congregational church troop meets tonight at 7 30 with important business and investure ceremonies. Tenderfoot exam passers will be invested with pins, insignia of the organization.
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Methodist
Congregational | Church
Congregational Church
Norway Moves to Aid Amundsen Relief Flight Planned
Norway announced a relief expedition of three naval airplanes to depart from Horten on Friday to reach Roald Amundsen and Lincoln Ellsworth, who have not been heard from since setting out nearly two weeks ago. The 14 day deadline Amundsen set for the return expired on Tuesday.
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Uniwa Press
Uslow
Norway
Roald Amundsen
Lincoln Ellsworth
North Pole
Horten
Amundsen
For Sale A Brand New House on Franklin Street
Brand new six room house with bath furnace electric lights oak floors and full conveniences. Ready for your inspection. Johnson Insurance Agency First National Bank Bldg. 150
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Franklin Street
Johnson Insurance Agency
First National Bank
DeKalb Opens Community Pool After Delays and Repairs
The DeKalb community swimming pool will officially open tomorrow afternoon after water filling delays caused by a clutch failure. Supervisor J. W. Concidine reports vandalism damage to the pool facilities, including broken slides and windows, with repairs underway by Wes and others to prepare for daily use by bathers, including children.
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DeKalb
J. W. Concidine
Wes
J. J. Kingsley
Mr. Concidine
Road Prepared for Heavy Summer Travel Detour Route
Work on North First Street begins to ready it as the official detour route to Sycamore. The road is graded and oil applied to create a hard surface and reduce dust. State orders stop cement repairs on the current section and widening is planned soon. Troubadours at Pecks Academy note temporary quarters behind the building with Fourth Street entrance.
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North First Street
Sycamore
Electric Park
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