Leopold and Loeb in murder case linked to other crimes
Chicago June 3 United Press reports Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb were jailed on murder charges for killing 14 year old Frank Roberts amid indications of broader criminal links. A taxi driver identified the pair and promised to file charges while authorities explore ties to Marion Tracy’s unsolved murder and other Chicago crimes.
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United Press
Chicago
Nathan Leopold
Richard Loeb
Franks
States Attorney
Charles Ream
Leopold
Loeb
Aids
States Attorney's Office
Marion Tracy
University Chicago
Tracy
Mur
Robert Franks
Robert E. Crowe
Ill
Frank Roberts
Simon Peter Long
Luther
Camp Members Should Attend Friday Night Meet
Members of Kirawaunee Camp No. 20 of the I C O F are urged to attend Friday nights meeting. Bernice Anders Benson has notified every member in the city and the agenda includes cash related business requiring attendance and prompt response.
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Embets
Kirawaunee Oueamp No. 20
Bebnie Anders Benson
Noted Bishop Dies at Omaha Home
The Bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Omaha, 66, Bishop C. Stuntz, died this morning after a months long illness. He attended the recent general conference at Springfield. A paralyzing stroke in Miami last year ended his active ministry.
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Omaha
Neb
C. Stuntz
Metho- Episcopal Church
Stuntz
Springfield
Stunty
Miami
Fla
Methodist General Conference
Mass
George A. Miller
Panama
George R. Grose
de Pauw University
Greencastle, Ltd
Titus Lowe
New York
Board of Foreign Missions
Benton Thorburn Badley
Calcutta
India
Chosen 7 Permanent Chairman Is Chosen 7
Cleveland report says Con F W Mondell of Wyoming, Progressive, will be permanent chairman of the Republican convention. William M. manager in President Coxe's invention campaign announced the selection in Cleveland.
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United Press
Cleveland
Ohio
F. W. Mondell
Wyoffing
William M
Cope
Illinois Weather: Generally Fair Tonight and Warmer
A brief weather item notes generally fair conditions for Illinois tonight with rising temperatures. Expect gradual warming in the eastern portions and light winds, with no significant precipitation indicated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Program announced for five day Mutual Chau tauqua event
The five day Mutual Chau tauqua is set for June 19 to 23 with location to be announced soon. A strong program includes children's hour daily and diverse entertainments. Highlights feature Grand Openings, music recitals by Ambrose Wyrick and the Trianon Trio, lectures by William Forkell and Judge Fred G Bale, dramatic pieces, concerts by Boston Copley Quintet and Loseff Russian Quartet, and various demonstrations and readings.
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Ambrose Wyrick
Trianon Trio
Stone Cutters
William Forkell
Wyrick
Willian Forkell
Walter Murray
Elias Day Players
Boston Copley Quintet
Boston Copley
Fred G. Bale
Lara Forbes
Loseff
Lindeberg Returns to Fire Station Duty
Axel Lindeberg again started work at the fire department this morning relieving Clayton Kennedy who has asked for several days absence for a most important matter. Lindeberg said he hoped the jinx had departed and the company would not be called out three times on his first day back.
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Axel Lindeberg
Clayton Kennedy
Lindeberg
Oscar Johnson Elected Noble Grand of Odd Fellows
Oscar W. Johnson of the Johnson real estate offices was elected noble grand of the Odd Fellows for the six months beginning July 1. Fred W. Bull was chosen vice grand and James Chantrill recording secretary. Appointive offices await installation at the first meeting night in July.
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Oscar Johnson
Lodge of
Odd Fellows
Oscar W. Johnson
Johnson Real Estate
The
Fred W. Bull
James Chantrill
Rain disrupts carnival opening amid wet conditions
Rain again visited the community delaying the start of the week. W Brundage shows arrived Sunday and setup finished yesterday. Fire Chief McEvoy connected 800 feet of hose to a Cotton Ovens plug to fill the bathing tank as newsies and crowds awaited a clear sky for a busy night.
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8. W. Brundage
McEvoy
Newsies
Tax Reduction Guidance From Internal Revenue Deputy
In a recent interview C P D Schoonmaker deputy collector of internal revenue outlines that only the text of the new revenue bill is published and regulations await the commissioner's interpretation. He urges taxpayers to consult his DeKalb office for accurate guidance and notes the June 15 quarterly payment deadline to avoid a five percent penalty.
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C. Pd.schoonmaker
Internal Revenue
Hns
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
DeKalb
Revenue Department
Chicago
Myne
Bankers Meet Afloat In Savanna On River Steamer Washington
Four hundred bankers from Group Three Illinois Bankers Association gathered in Savanna for the annual meeting aboard the river steamer Washington. The event featured welcomes, committee appointments, a concert at Marquette Park, and an address by F J King. Officers for the next year include A Kjellerén chair M J Berg vice chair F J King secretary treasurer and L H Miles representative on the state executive council.
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S. E. Bradt
J. E. Lewis
F. Oy Crema
S.A. Tyler
National Bank
Bath
State Association
Savanna
Washington
F. O. Crego
Savanne
Times Journal
Illinois Bankers Association
Carroll County Bankers Association
Boand
Marquette Park
Savanna Boys
Father of Waters
Bellevue
C.N. Jenks
First National Bank of
Thomas M. Keegan
Peoples’ Loan and Trust Company of
Rochelle
F. J. King
Farmers’ Bank of Kings
W. H. Smith
HW. Mumford
College of Agriculture
University of Dlineis
Banker
State College of Agriculture
Dean Mumford
Ilinois
Smith
Rockford
M. J. Berg
Galena
Kings
L. H. Miles
W. C. Durkes
Dixon
L. R. Kungkunz
Detained Desperate Hold-Up Man in City Jail
A prisoner named Bernstein, handcuffed to a Wisconsin sheriff, remained in the city jail after a Denver capture. Described as a first‑class hold‑up artist, he allegedly carried a tin box of money found on arrest. He fired on during escape attempts in Denver before capture. locals noted the officer drew attention en route to the city hall.
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Wisconsin
Bernstein
Denver
Janesville
Colo
Former Alaska Missionary to Speak at DeKalb Church
Rev. A. Lydell of Chicago, an early Swedish Mission Covenant pioneer to Alaska, will speak at the Swedish Mission Church in DeKalb Wednesday evening at 7 45. He will present in Swedish and the public is invited to hear his message.
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A. Lydell
Chicago
Alaska
DeKalb
Rev. Lydell
Swedish Mission Covenant of America
State Senator Kenny Shot in Missouri near Oakland
State Senator Michael Kenny, a leader in local and state politics, was shot by two unidentified men as he prepared to board a train at Oakland in St. Louis County. The assailants fled in an Essex coach, firing four shots before witnesses could note the license plate.
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Weese
St. Louis
Michael Kenny
Oakland
St. Louis County
Death of Edward A Beers Former DeKalb Resident
Edward A Beers 79, an uncle of Charles and Chauncey Broughton, died in New York City. A longtime Mayfield township resident, his remains are en route to DeKalb for funeral arrangements to be announced later.
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New York City
Edward A. Beers
Broughtons
Charles
Chauncey
Beers
Mayfield Township
DeKalb
DeKalb Lawyer Plans Wisconsin Outdoor Sleepout
A DeKalb lawyer’s vacation plan to sleep outdoors in northern Wisconsin meets with skepticism as mosquitos, Indians legends, and misgivings about insect warfare are called into question. The piece lampoons his zeal and Missouri upbringing amid a racy Wisconsin mosquito infestation tale.
Normal road sewer and drain project awarded to Nelson & Company
The city’s public works office says Nelson & Company of Sycamore won the contract to install sewer and drain connections on Normal road from Lincoln Highway to Lucinda Avenue. Work will start soon, with cement laying by Gund Graham Co. not before July. Grading and preliminary tasks will cause delays, drainage installation to take about two weeks, after which road grading proceeds. Residents hope the project is completed this summer.
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Commissioner of Public Works
Lincoln Highway
Lucinda Avenue
Nelson & Company of
Sycamore
Gund Graham Company
Death Toll Rises in Wabash Rail Wreck
Augmented death list from the Wabash railroad wreck near Lafayette Indiana has risen to 11 with additional victims reported. Many injured suffered steam scalding and severe injuries. hospital patients in Danville listed as serious. A threefold probe by Wabash officials, Warren county coroner, and the state public service commission is underway.
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UN Dressy LaFayette
Ind
Wabash Railroad
Danville
Warren County
State Public Service Commission
Albania Torn Anew Today by a Revolution
Dispatches from Greece report Tirana may fall to revolutionists as unrest grips Albania. The American minister was reportedly asked to leave after requesting League of Nations intervention, though the source does not identify who made the request.
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Athens
Greece
Albania
Tirana
League of Nations
New Fire Alarm Lines Being Rebuilt Citywide
Fire Marshall M H McEvoy with Louis Moutton and Will Whitney oversee days of repairing and replacing fire alarm lines citywide after extensive wire damage from tree trimming. Most of the system remains nonfunctional while crews work to finish repairs and complete a full rebuild within a week or ten days.
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M. H. McEvoy
Louis Moutton
Will Whitney
Two Killed in Balloon Crash near Monticello
United Press dispatch reports a weather balloon transport crash four miles south of Monticello Illinois during a severe storm. Lieut James Neely and Dr Le Roy Messinger died when the craft was struck by lightning, their bodies found the next morning. EC3 dirigible left Scott Field to retrieve remains.
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United
Messinger
Neely
Belleville
Scott Field
Lieut
LeRoy Messenger
Monticello
University of Nebraska
Signal Corps
Democrats In Florida Vote In Presidential Delegates
Florida Democrats went to the polls to choose presidential delegates and state officers. William Jennings Bryan campaigned vigorously for delegate at large but faces opposition. Senator Oscar Underwood opposes William McAdoo on the ballot. Headquarters claim victory for both candidates.
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Unitea Press
Jacksonville
Pla
Florida
William Jennings Bryan
Oscar Unidig
Wood
William McAdoo
Aviators Track Bootleg Planes Near Kansas City
United Press report from Kansas City notes air patrols seeking bootleg planes suspected of delivering contraband to area stores. The dry crusade intensifies with prohibition agents coordinating seizure efforts during a Shrine convention and regional enforcement activities.
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United Press
Kansas City
Prohibition
Tax Reform Focused By Coolidge On Permanent Policy
President Coolidge pushes for a sound permanent tax policy in the 1924 campaign. A Mellon tax plan is to be inserted in the Republican platform with vigorous public support. The administration plans to cast the current law as temporary relief, while aiming to pass a more economic bill in the next session. Treasury moves rapidly to implement the 25 percent tax cut, dispatching notices to collectors and adjusting installments due June September and December.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Coolidge
Congress
Coun Jtry
Mellon
Treasury Department
Internal Revenue
Brookhart Narrowly Leads in Iowa Republican Senate Race
In Des Moines the GOP primary shows Smith M Brookhart ahead of Burton E Sweet as returns from 1188 of 2413 precincts come in. Brookhart leads rural districts while Sweet dominates city precincts with Brookhart polling votes to Sweet. Democratic contests remain tight with Keys leading Steck in 379 precincts and Dennison trailing. Governor race Hammill leads Bairbank as results flow in from 743 precincts reported.
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United States
Charles B. Keyes
Des Moines
Daniel Steck
Keys
Steck
John B. Dennison
John Hammill
W. J. Bairbank
Klen
Middleton Family Returns from Canadian Trip
Mr and Mrs L B Middleton came home this week from an extensive trip into Canada called by the seriousness of Mr Middleton s relative. DeKalb folks were away longer than anticipated and glad to return to the old home town. The Middleton shop had closed during their absence but is now open again and he expects to work overtime to catch up.
Navy Blimp Shenandoah Flies From Lakehurst Today
The Shenandoah dirigible departed Naval Air Station Lakehurst at 8 20 am for a flight over New York Albany Buffalo and Syracuse, marking a short today jaunt as part of the ongoing airship program.
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Lakehurst
N. J
Naval Air Station
New York
Albany
Buffalo
Syracuse
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Wells
J W. Zellner
DeKalb Bankers
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