Illinois dry bills near passage and other legislative moves
Springfield June 8 The Illinois prohibition enforcements bill clears one house by 82 to 2 and moves to Governor Small for signature. Bills on primary election dates move forward in the senate. Lantz bill placing the Chicago board of trade under agriculture and the commerce commission bill for utilities face calendar status with home rule petitions thresholds set at 26 percent for signers.
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United Tres
Springfield
Illinois
Small
Thinois
John P. Hart
Scout McBride
Anti-Saloon League
John Dailey
Peoria
Senate
Pittsburg
Federal Trade Commission
Ill
Lantz
Chicase Board of Trade
Department of Agriculture
Illinois Commerce Commission
Senate Utilities Committee
State Executive
Commerce Commission
Conference
Elections cost counties for Sixteenth circuit judges
The Sixteenth circuit court judicial election across DuPage Kendall and DeKalb counties cost about 2.20 per district, with 116 votes cast and an estimated total expense around 310,000. Judges Clinton F. Irwin Mazzini C. Slusser and Jam Cc. Cliffe faced no opposition. women voters participated for the first time though fewer than 500 cast ballots statewide in four counties. Official totals show cost by county and limited turnout in the Auror township.
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DuPage
Kendall
DeKalb
Clinton F. Irwin
Elgin
Mazzini C. Slusser
Wheaton
Jam Cc. Cliffe
Sycamore
Ames
Attorne
Kendall DeKalb
Fourth Street Bank Adds Guns for Highwaymen
After completing the purgiar alarm system the Fourth Street bank plans to place several sawed off shotguns within days. Directors seek extra protection as business has surged and aim to deter holdup attempts to safeguard patrons' money.
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Fourth Street Bank
Telephones Reconnected Restoring Afton Village Life
Telephone service is resumed between the southern village of Afton and the wider world. Residents feel reconnected and daily life returns to normal as communication lines are restored.
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Elva
Afton
Nothing But The Truth Senior Class Play Announcement
Notice advertises the senior class play Nothing But The Truth at Normal Auditorium on Friday June 10. Tickets are on sale at Crescent Drug Store. Chronicle Want Ads get results.
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Crescent Drug Store
Immigrant Cargoes Pile Up as Ships Hold Hundreds in New York Harbor
In New York harbor hundreds of immigrants are confined aboard 11 ships as the new immigration act raises fears of lengthy detention. Officials press Congress to fund care and oppose amendments while steamship companies push new arrivals to beat restrictive quotas. Chairman Johnson pledges a bill to penalize carriers for exceeding three percent limits.
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Unitedness
W York. N
New York Harbor
Vlad Chilidren
Ceecho
Slovakia
Bitoges
Central
Europe
Mit
Ined
Washington
Congress
New York
Washington, D. C
New
Yor
Johnson
Infant Son of Still Family Undergoes Strauss Operation
The infant son of Mr and Mrs Perrie Still underwent the Strauss operation yesterday performed by Dr Strauss. The child, in the care of Dr Flo of Chicago at Michael Reese Hospital, shows encouraging signs and is attended by two trained nurses. The operation numbered as the 177th by Dr Strauss and most prior cases were successful. A special Kishwaukee Encampment meeting is set for Wednesday night to confer the Royal Purple degree with Henry Peterson as scribe.
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Perrie Still
Ohio
Strauss
Flo
Chicago
Michael Reese
Tn. Strauss
Henry Peterson
Harding press seeks action to halt peace pact debate
The article describes President Harding facing a heated fight in Congress over a proposed peace with Germany. It notes discussions of a Knox resolution in the Senate and a Porter resolution in the House, with debate on executive proclamations and constitutional powers.
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Harding
Dopestentien Ch. C
Holize
Senate
Germany
Enied
Maller
Coneress
F Harding
Goneress
Congress Ein Leciskite
Clues Sought in Raber Murder Case as Police State Links Rise
New York police pursue leads in the Daniel Raber murder, a Cleveland publisher, with arrests anticipated. Investigators consider a hired assailant who might have staged a fake robbery to hide the crime. Suspects include Marion McArdie, her mother, and Raber’s mother, all said to be in Cleveland as inquiries continue.
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New York
Daniel Raber
Cleyveland
Raber
Ito
Marion McArdie
Belt In
Prohibition Move Aims At Dempsey Carpentier Fight
June 8 Washington The House faced a measure by Representative Gillivan Massachusetts to bar the world boxing title fight between Dempsey and Carpentier scheduled for July 2 until Congress grants a bonus to war fighters. Gillivan criticizes Carpentier as slow to join the colors and calls Dempsey a draft dodger.
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Pee Washington
Dempsey
Congress
Gillivan
Massachusetts
Gallivan
Carpentier
Slash prices of machines in big campaign
Dodge Brothers Motor Cary company announced a $300 reduction on touring cars and a $50 cut on closed models. A memorial service for Miss Anna Anderson is planned after her death yesterday, with services at Nelson's funeral chapel. Reverend B Barrett Evans officiating.
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Ane
Eressy
Detroit
Mie
Dodge
Brothers Motor Cary Company
Anna Anderson
Nelson's
B. Barrett Evans
Ford Company
Baptists in Session in Rockford Illinois
The fifth annual meeting of the Rock River Baptist Association gathered at the First Baptist church in Rockford. Officers elected include President M. Rinewalt and Vice President Dr A M Harrison. Rev T Masterson as clerk treasurer. A notable evening address on Christian education by George M Potter followed music by local singers.
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Rock River Baptist Association
Howineg
G A. Shweta
Reektord Firat
Jaymoend
Inllinois
Threshers in State Figure Out the Price
Central Illinois farmers fix threshing season wages at three and one half cents per bushel for oats and seven cents for wheat down from last year. Rain improves crops and yields are expected to be large, helping offset reduced grain prices.
Obregon Refuses Pact Without Coercion
Reports from Mexico City and Washington say President Obregon will not sign any treaty with the United States unless forced. The Mexican leader is said to resist recognition terms, while a possible accord looms to extend American recognition amid tense diplomacy. A separate report notes four unnamed youths captured near Parisl and Starose Lia by unknown assailants, with no confirmation from the American chargé d’affaires.
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Phiten
Washington
T. C
Obrecon
Mexico
United Stes
Se Highs
Seonree
United States
Sien City
Permits Granted Incounty Clerk List Of Names
A county clerk’s weekly docket items numerous individuals granted permits to join, listing names with ages and towns such as Russell Wilbur Stabile 32 Pla Vénevieve Nash 22 Hinckley Charles Stuart Cleary 28 Syca rey Mabel Ashelford 21 Syes mare George 1 Sparrow 31 Sycam me lie Hamm 19 Sy c pion George Lazio amore Elen Johnson Mary Thomas J Brooke 27 ven Iowa Maude BR Alford 19 Water man Albert FP Ave 28 Genoa Carrie Story Paul DeKalb Ruth Cenison De Kalb Klemm over 21 Death? De Winifred Hannan over 18 DeKalb
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Cupid
Russell Wilbur Stabile
Pla
Vénevieve Nash
Hinckley
Charles Stuart Cleary
Sycarey
Mabel Ashelford
Syesmare
George
Sparrow
Sycamme
Sycamme “Lie Hamm
Sy c Pion
George Lazio Amore
Elen Johnson
Mary Thomas J. Brooke
Ven
Iowa
Maude BR Alford
Waterman
Albert FP
Ave
Genoa
Carrie Story
Paul DeKalb
Ruth Cenison
DeKalh Klemm
de Winifred Hannan
DeKalb
Pueblo Stricken After Arkansas River Flood Tragedy
Pueblo Colorado battles flood misery as 45 dead confirmed with 27 more reported in valley towns. Relief trains from Denver arrive and two motor lorries plus wagons head to Pueblo from Fort Sam Houston to aid recovery. Over 100 horses drowned were burned. light water and gas slowly restoring while several victims await burial.
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Tex
Pueblo
Funds Wasted Says Robinson on Rehabilitation Board
Representative Robinson declares federal funds for vacation education rehabilitation are spent wastefully. He estimates the bill could top 1 billion with only thousands rehabilitated, citing 145 million already spent and 265 million appropriated while 3,000 men have been aided. He accuses high overhead including 8 million paid to the wounded and 3 million in salaries in April 1921. Girls wanted for sewing machine knit goods department. Vassar Swiss Underwear Co. 159tf
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Tate Pees
Washington
Federal Board For
Representative Robinson
Kan
Robinson
Vassar Swiss Underwear Co
DeKalb Aldermen Convene Approvals And City Projects
The DeKalb city council met to approve appointments for health officer Dr J B Hagey city attorney Harris Fisk Chief of Police Frank W Riddell and assistants along with several patrolmen. Bids for fire hose and linoleum flooring at the police station were authorized and projects to improve rest rooms fence and camp ground were ordered.
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J. B. Hagey
Harris
Fisk
Frank W. Riddell
Lester to Head Ship Board in Coming Term
Lester has agreed to become chairman of the Shipping Board for a six year term. The board will include Admiral Tenson as first chairman, Frederick Thompson of Mobile, Meyer Lissner of Los Angeles, P W O Conner of Buffalo, Ex Senator Chamberlain of Oregon, and E C Plummer of Bath Maine. Catlaw Laughlin will serve as assistant chairman. Harding appointed the terms for each member: Lester six years, Conner five, Chamberlain four, Plummer two, Thompson two, and Lissner and Benson one year.
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City Tyneal Press
Washington, D. C
A. D. Lester
Shipping Board
White House
Admiral Tenson
Frederck Thompson
Mobile
Meyer Lissner
Los Angeles
P. W
Conner
Buffalo
Chamberlain
Oregon
E. C. Plummer
Bath
Catlaw Laughlin
Theew York Export Company
Lester
Harding
Fullerm
O'Conner
Fie
Plummer
Thompson
Lissner
Benson
Orthwein Case Opens in Chicago Court Today
M Cora Orthwein on trial for murder in Chicago charged with slaying Herbt T. Zeigler a Goodyear executive. Prosector Lloyd Heath warned he would threaten to publicize Chicago financial and social figures if witnesses refused to testify. Jury selection expected to dominate proceedings.
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Uitte
Chicago
Cora Orthwein
Herbt T. Zeigler
Goodyear Tire & Rubber
Lloyd Heath
Plumbers Install City Water at Camp
DeKalb Master Plumbers lay pipe at Annie Woods for city water. Four bubblers and a cobble stone fountain with a hydrant are planned. Homer Vernall mows grass on personal time while firemen swing the scythe. The team aims to improve grounds into a fine lawn.
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DeKalb
Annie Woods
Homer Vernall
The Frontier of Themeignan at Princess Playhouse Tonight
Tonight Meignan presents The Frontier of The attraction at the Princess Playhouse with performances at 7 30 and 9 10 as listed in the Pathet News the latest events section.
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Meignan
Princess Playhouse
Pathet News
Auto Races Highlight Sandwich Special Day
Sandwich hosts a big autos and air show with eight championship racing events and $5,000 in purses. Ten top drivers including Daredevil Jack Hall are billed, along with Sam Harrel's circus. The event, sanctioned by the International Motor Contests Association, features matchups between American and European champions and a dramatic auto pole game.
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Sandwich
Jack Hall
Hall
Sam Harrel
Europe
International Motor Contests Association
Larry D Stone
Bob Robinson
Ernie Fosnaugh
City approves tractor for street and alley work
The city council last night authorized buying a tractor for road and alley work. The machine has been used by road workers and proved more effective than horses. Funds come from the wheel tax. Weather for Illinois unsettled tonight and Thursday with likely showers.
Steamship Seapool Sinks Suspected After Iceberg Crash
British steamer Seapool struck an iceberg off Newfoundland and is thought to be sinking. A wireless message reported it damaged and leaking but heading toward St Johns. The Orduna was nearby, about 260 miles away, with Carmania rumored as another possible victim amid recurring iceberg dangers.
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United Press
New York
N. Y
Seapool
North Atlantic
Royal Mail Steam Packet Company
T.M. Taylor
Orduna
Naval
St. Johns
N. F
Halifax
N. S
Newfoundland
Montreal
Dublin
Cunard
Liverpool
Services for Oliver White Held Tuesday
The Rathbone-Lord plant closed all day to honor Oliver E. White former plant superintendent and longtime sales agent killed Saturday in DeKalb by a North Western train. Funeral was held at Denney & Denney's Aurora chapel and the body sent to Albany New York for burial. Mrs White and daughter Mrs Sims will accompany the remains east.
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Rathbone-Lord & Co
O. E. White
Denney & Denney
Aurora
White
DeKalb
North Western
Albany
L. 8. Sims
Flood Relief Voted By Congress Today
Congress acted today to authorize temporary relief for flood sufferers in Colorado. The Senate adopted a resolution that the House had passed yesterday directing the secretary of war to provide aid.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Colorado
Congress
Senate
House
Secretary of War
Spirits on Trial Today in Court Delay Over Spirits Claim
Joe Gurovich seeks 50 witnesses to prove spirits attack his family as two assailants plead guilty to assault and battery. Court delays while crowds gather. defendants fined 1000 dollars plus costs.
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Joe Gurovich
Mike Stamatovitch
Wake Hanovich
Joe
Glidden
Band Concert Draws Good Crowd Despite Disruption
A large audience attended the first band concert of the season at Hantley Park last night. A group of unruly boys interrupted the program, requiring a police officer to restore order, prompting calls for measures to keep noisy youths away from future performances.
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Hantley Park
St Marys Boys Honor Ed Dunn With Cigar Gift
The St Marys senior league baseball team held a banquet at the parish house to thank Ed Dunn for his help. A team member presented Dunn with a box of cigars during the evening, an omission noted later.
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ST. Mary’s Boys
ED Dunn
St. M
Mr. Dunn
Building Trades Strike Near Settlement in DeKalb
Reports say DeKalb building trades strike remains in effect with no settlement yet. Strikers and contractors are striving to agree on wage terms to resume building work, with most skilled workers reportedly without grievances, and the strike starting earlier in the week in sympathy with laborers.
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DeKalb
Building Trades Council
Tulsa Probe Begun By State Officials
A special grand jury met in Tulsa today to investigate the recent riots between whites and negroes. Attorney Freel ing of Oklahoma presented evidence, aided by a local bar association committee.
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United Press
Tulsa
Okls
Attorney Freeling
Oklahoma
Bar Association
Packing Companies Seek Wage Cuts for Packers
Judge Samuel Alschuler heard an application from the large packing companies to reduce wages for about 9 000 packing house workers across the country. The petition asks for a standard cut of one cent an hour for day workers and a proportionate reduction for piece workers.
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iBy United Press
Chicago
Samuel Alschuler
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Orthwein
Oliver White
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