City Council Holds Important Session Last Night
Last evening's council meeting drew 20 to 25 spectators as J B Lindstrom led his first session with a businesslike tone. A petition by DeKalb Trust & Savings Bank and A G Kennedy urged removal of unsafe wooden railroad crossing structures on Fourth Street and Lincoln Highway. Engineering official L M Bates explained gates are unsightly and urged automatic electric signals to improve crossing protection, noting Elgin's success with such systems.
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J. B. Lindstrom
DeKalb ‘Trust & Savings Bank
A. G Kennedy
Fourth Street
Lincoln Highway
Chicago North Western Toad
North’ Estern
Lindstrom
L. M. Bates
North Western
Prairrosa
Bates
Fourth
7Th Street
Lincoln
Eirin
Elgin
United States
New York City
No Relief From Heat Grips Midwest Cities
Chicago reports seven heat related deaths since the heat wave began as winds and storms lash Omaha and Minneapolis. Rain brings relief to Milwaukee while New York faces four deaths and many prostrations as temperatures hover around the 85 degree mark.
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Chicago
Middle West
Lake Region
Meippi Valley
Omaha
Minneapolis
Milwaukee
New York
N. Y
Consul Beaten by Fascists in Leghorn Italy
United Press reports from London say American Consul Franklin Gowen of Leghorn was beaten by Fascists for failing to salute the Fasci. He was taken to a hospital after being left unconscious in the street. The attack occurred near Rome on May 24 during preparations for a Fascisti anniversary celebration.
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United Press
London
England
Fasci
Leghorn
Italy
Franklin Gowen
Gowen
Philadelphia
Railway Militaire
Rome
Driver of Armored Car Killed by a Policeman
Wilbur Johnson, 35, driver for an armored car serving oil stations, was shot and killed by a Black policeman at a south side Chicago station who mistook him for a holdup man during a routine collection. The incident occurred today as the driver approached the station.
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U United
Chicago
Til
Wilbur Johnson
South Side
Dance at Rockaway Pavillion Friday Night
Music by Banker's Orchestra of Elgin headlines a Friday event at Rockaway Pavillion on June 5. Dance party promises lively tunes and a festive atmosphere with a local orchestra leading the evening.
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Rockaway
Pavallion
Banker's Orchestra of Elgin
Woman Scoffs at Governor Len Small Idle Prattle
Mrs. E. W. Bemis leader of Cook county fight against taxation blasts Governor Len Small for calling the protest idle prattle. She authored a resolution threatening to withhold 4 200 000 taxes from the state unless representation is fixed. Legal opinion backs Cook county, and the county treasurer plans to hold the state's tax share.
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Chicago
Len Small
Cook County
E. W. Bemis
Insurance Man Attends Norse American Centennial in St Paul
Edward Johnson of DeKalb, new estate insurance man, heads to St Paul for the Norse American centennial on June 7 and 8. He sought hotel lodging but found the 1,500 rooms fully booked, finally securing accommodations. President Coolidge is expected to be the principal speaker, with Johnson hoping to meet him.
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Edward Johnson
New Estate Insurance
DeKalb
St. Paul
Minn
Jolson
Northwest
Coolidge
Brown Truck Recovered in Windy City After Theft
Word from R E Brown at Cortland today says his new truck, reported stolen in Chicago yesterday, was recovered by police late last night. The $600 worth of eggs and a new spare tire were missing. Brown sent a driver to Chicago with the truck, left it parked briefly, and bandits took it. The truck is not badly damaged. the egg dealer laments the loss of the eggs.
High License Number Reported Today in City
A second hand Dodge touring car carried the season’s highest auto number, 969-969, observed in the city. John G. Lundberg has not yet encountered this plate. Special for two weeks only, 500 lbs ice free with each refrigerator. Beghtol Bros. for your porch boxes and Custer's Gardens offer Geraniums Vincas Coleus Dra cenas Verbenas Begonias Pelunias.
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John G. Lundberg
Custer’s Gardens
Bae
Flusher Proposal Prompts City Council Action
City council discusses purchasing a street flusher to keep streets clean and reduce dust. Harry Eichhorn of Carlson & Anderson Implement cites merchant support and prior demonstrations by Oregon maker George Emyre. Merchants would fund one third, city two thirds. financing could extend over one or two years. A bid process is set for June 16.
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Harry Eichhorn
Carlson & Anderson Implement Company
Cornell
George Emyre
Oregon
Eichhorn
Commissioner of Public Works
DeKalb Men to Sycamore On Jury Duty Now
Several DeKalb men are serving as grand jurors at Sycamore this week and with many indictments to consider the session should conclude tomorrow or Friday morning. After reporting indictments, the jurors will be thanked and dismissed subject to call if needed. An inspection of the county jail is expected to be conducted by the grand jury.
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DeKalb
Sycamore
Furnace Man In Chicago At Convention
Co M Smucker from Holland furnace company travels to Chicago for a large Illinois division convention. The Morrison hotel hosts the event with expected notable speakers and strong attendance from furnace men.
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Chicago
Troubadours at Pecks Academy Web Nite
Troubadours perform at Pecks Academy Web Nite event with ice free offer and promotional deal advertised for attendees.
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Pecks Academy
New Evidence Revealed in McClintock Death Case
Chicago June 3 new evidence in millionaire Billie McClintock’s death was disclosed by States Attorney Robert Crowe and aides. Physicians who treated him at typhoid onset provided details but the nature was not released. The probe focuses on William Shepherd charged with murdering by germ inoculation. Isabelle Pope, engaged to McClintock, testified as the license and withheld marriage loom in the case.
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Be Omeed Press
Chicago
Mil
Billie McClintock
Robert BE. Crowe
United Press
Billiere
Crowe
Delans
William D. Shep
William Shepherd
McClintock
Rufus Solp
James Herrick
Shepherd
Isabelle Pope
Canton Field Day Plans Progressing for June Meet
DeKalb Canton branch of the Odd Fellows schedules a two day field meet at the Teachers College athletic field. Saturday June 27 is devoted to business sessions parade and exhibition drills. Sunday members and wives attend church services and efforts will be made to summon all subordinate members. A military ball is planned for Saturday evening with details to be announced.
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DeKalb
Canton
The
Odd Fellows
Teachers College
Sycamore Road Not Race Track Endangers Autoists
Observers noted a Ford coupe and a large car racing on Sycamore Road at a time of heavy traffic. Road shoulders are dangerous and could overturn any vehicle. The incident was reported to authorities and an investigation is likely. Patrol officers plan periodic checks to deter reckless driving there.
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Sycamore Road
Governor Small vows to veto Pekin bridge bill
Governor Small announced he would veto the Pekin Bridge bill and other Illinois bridge appropriation measures due to insufficient state funds. Delegations urged signing after the senate passed Lehmann's 400000 highway bridge project over the Illinois river at Pekin.
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United Press
Springfield
Ilinois
Small
Senate
Lehmann
Hlin‘ois
Pekin
Ford Stolen In Dixon Report Details License 438-432
Dixon Police report a four door Ford sedan stolen from the streets of Dixon last night around 11 o clock. The dash description includes the license number 438 432 and the ignition key number. By noon today De Kalb officers had seen no sign of the vehicle.
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Dixon
de Kalb
Condition of Secretary Weeks Improves? Not Favorable
United Press reports at 9:15 am that Secretary of War John W Weeks remains in fragile condition with a temperature of 100 and a pulse of 104, both higher than normal, after health updates from Boston on June 3.
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Iy United Press
Boston
Mass
John W. Weeks
Rioting in Shanghai Expands as Foreigners Targeted
Shanghai reports violent rioting as clashes erupt between Chinese crowds and foreigners. American and British naval forces mobilize while American Marines aid in maintaining order. Tram service halted after car windows are smashed and casualties rise. Local authorities order harsh measures to quell unrest and protect foreign residents.
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Shanghai
China
Osalka
Dog on the Loose Foils Police in DeKalb Town
For days a stray dog plagues DeKalb police as officers chase it through outskirts. A bullet wounded the animal yesterday but it evaded capture and remained free by late morning. Chief Fred Bull and Officer Rowe pursued the dog from the station with plans to stay out until seized. The bank advertises its Fourth Street entrance at the rear of its building.
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Butt
Fred Bull
Rowe
Illinois Weather: Unsettled Tonight Through Thursday
Unsettled conditions continue across Illinois with likely local thunderstorms tonight and Thursday. Temperatures run warm, with humid conditions and chances of brief heavy downpours. Strong winds and lightning possible in hotter areas as the storm system lingers.
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Illinois
Admirable Chrichton senior play delights school crowd
The high school senior class play Admirable Chrichton in the school auditorium drew a full house and strong praise. Miss Minnie Jones directed the production with help from talented students and featured Melvin Lindberg as Chrichton and Van Wilder Joslin as the Earl of Loam. Cast members including Zella Fisher, Ethel Pennington, Ruth Hill, and Hazel Gilbert received commendations for their performances.
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Chrichton
Wini- Smith
Minnie Jones
England
Melvin Lindberg
Loam House
Earl of Loam
van Wilder Joslin
Mary Lasenby
Zella Fisher
Catherine Lazenby
Ethel Pennington
Agatha Lasenby
Ruth Hill
Paul Ryan
Ernest Wooley
Stanley Ohlson
Mr. Treherne
Reid Brooks
Lord Brockelhurst
Hazel Gilbert
Lady Brocklehurst
Evelyn Nelson
Tweeny
Mrs. Perkins
Dance Friday Nite at Maple Park by Darby’s Orchestra
(Continued on Page Eight) Darby’s Orchestra of Dixon performs Friday night at Maple Park, presented by Quintet Club.
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Maple Park
Darby
Dixon
Quintet Club
Notice of residence change for Mrs Elmendorf
Notice to patrons and others that after Wednesday June 3 the residence will be 205 South Street. Contact phone 1674. Signed by Mrs I L Elmendorf at 151.
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South St
Marcelling
I. L. Elmendorf
City Council Deliberates on Water, Roads, and Utilities
At last night’s session the council approved minutes and fiscal year closing, transferred the mayoral gavel, and addressed alley obstruction on North Fourth Street. They voted to lay a six inch water main on West Lincoln Highway, noted a deep new well, and ordered repairs to storm drains and ornamental street fixtures. Additional actions included street curb adjustments at Seventh and Pine and Seventh and Pleasant, bids for a new police conveyance, fountain placement, and possible police control of dance halls. The building and grounds committee was tasked with tool shed housing plans, while interdepartmental work on a new Illinois Power well connection was discussed.
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Kingsley
Lindstrom
Charles Noren
M. Hanrahan
Amd
A. G. Kennedy
Harsh Avenue
South First Street
Commissioner of Public Works
Prospect Street
Seventh
Pleasant
Pine Streets
Police Department
Second Street
L. D. Carbaugh
C. J
Howland
Ilinois Power Company
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South Africa
Premier Hertzog
Union of South Africa
Prince of Wales
Africa
Weather Bureau
Centennial
Canton Field
Trevilian
American Volunteers
Shanehai
DeKalb Trust & Savings» Bank
Fourth Street Bank
James Gray
Washington
D.C
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