Hail plan for a visit plan for a visit
Washington reports high government officials and press debate a proposed visit by Ramsay MacDonald to the United States. White House and State Department say no formal invitation or plan exists. British reactions in London and Ottawa emphasize hopes for improved Anglo American relations and naval disarmament talks.
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Washington
Ramsay MacDonald
Great Britain
United States
State Department
White House
London
United Press
Dawes
Amer
Mac Don
England
U.S
Ramsay Mac
Hoover
Daily Herald
Daily News
Mackenzie King
Canada
King
Ottawa
Stanley Baldwin
Baldwin
Austen Chamberlain
MacDonald
Jone
Senate
Borah
Idaho
Swanson
den. Va
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
U.P
House of Commons
Washion
Illinois Supreme Court Grants Writ of Error in Burglary Case
Springfield June 11 The Illinois supreme court granted a writ of error to John Romano who was sentenced by the Winnebago county circuit court to 25 years in the state penitentiary for alleged burglary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
U.P
Milinois Supreme Court
John Romano
Winnebago County
Unsettled Weather With Thunderstorms In Illinois
Weather forecast for Illinois warns of unsettled conditions tonight and Wednesday with scattered thunderstorms. Cooler temperatures are expected Wednesday, especially in the northern portions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mlinois
End of School Year Celebrations at Local High School
Students wrap up the year with solemn book putting away and vow to return in fall. A few will attend summer school. Senior class play New Brooms tonight, juniors host seniors tomorrow. Graduation Thursday, alumni banquet and dance Friday for the class of '29.
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Mien
Tornado Toll in Minnesota and Wisconsin Storms
A powerful storm system in central Minnesota and northern Wisconsin killed at least five people and injured many others. Fatalities include Henry Wournos and an elderly man and woman near Cokata and Swan Lake, with Elmer Bergren gravely hurt. Kingston, Cokata, and nearby areas suffered wrecked farms and buildings as winds, hail, and rain moved through, followed by a Chicago storm causing $250,000 in damage and 50 mph winds.
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St. Paul
Minn
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Cokata
Kingston
Ashland
Ladysmith
Wis
Henry Wournos
Gustave Wantija
North Dakota
Swan Lake
Elmer Bergren
Cokota
Chicago
Lake Michigan
Broker Tells Story of Love for Show Girl
Chicago June 11 a coroner jury declared Donna Barron show girl died by jumping from a twelfth story window after personal crisis. Edwin Page a wealthy broker admitted paying her bills for months and lavish gifts though he said he did not believe her threat of suicide.
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Chicago
U.R
Donna Barron
Edwin Page
Page
Billy Derrick Dies in Chicago at Age Six
Mrs Louis Larson of North Sixth street learned last evening of the death of her nephew Billy Derrick six year old son of Mr and Mrs D W Derrick of Chicago. Cause heart trouble the boy fell ill last fall funeral services will be Thursday morning at Lady of Sorrows church with burial in Chicago.
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Billy Derrick
Chicago
Louis Larson
North Sixth Street
D. W. Derrick
Derrick
DeKalb
Larson
Oscar Nelson
Garmet
Marshall Pinkston
Loretta
the Lady of Sorrows Church
Dupo Oil Well Produces Gas At 550 Feet Depth
Dupo, Ti June 11 The Dupo oil field disclosed natural gas yesterday when a well drilled by the Ohio Oil Company blew gas at an estimated rate of 3,000,000 to 6,000,000 cubic feet daily at a depth of 550 feet. Fire prevention measures are in place while drilling for oil continues. The 22nd producing oil well came in yesterday promising about 450 barrels per day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dupo
U.A
Ohio O] Company
Swedish seaplane Sverige makes Iceland stopover in flight to New York
Seaplane Sverige from Sweden resumes its attempt to fly to Ivigtut Greenland via Reykjavik Iceland. Capt Ahrenberg Lieut Floden and Robert Ljungland faced delays due to a fuel line issue and fuel shortages but were warmly welcomed on arrival. The venture, guided by Danish and Icelandic officials, drew crowds on the bay shore as the crew awaited fuel to continue toward America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reykjavik
Iceland
U.P
Sweden
Ivigtut
Greenland
Stockholm
New York
Sverige
America
Albin Ahrenberg
Junkers
Ivistut
Ahrenberg
Bergen
Norway
Bis Junkers
Sverigt
Vestmanna Islands
Ieelanders
Avistors
Axel Floden
Robert Ljungland
Westmanna Islands
Fylla
Vestmanna Island
Odinn
Skaptaros
Atlantic
Bremen
Belle Isle
Greenely Island
Governor Signs 33 House and 15 Senate Bills in Illinois
Springfield June 11 Governor Louis L Emmerson signed 33 house and 15 senate bills as the general assembly nears adjournment. A single veto to date. the McCarthy state police bill empowers up to 300 state policemen to patrol highways and grants police power beyond the current force. Other bills signed include Henebry detaching territory from a common school district to join a consolidated district and Petri outlining county road connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ill
U.R
General Assembly
Louis L. Emmerson
House
Senate
McCarthy State
Department of Public Works and Buildings
McCarthy
Henry M. Dunlap
Savoy
Henebry
Petri
Kimbro
Oak Park man placed on railroad honor roll
J P McQuire of Oak Park a former city resident is named on the Pennsylvania railroad honor roll after completing 42 years service. He visits in the city with his wife at Mrs Bert Lindsay's home on College avenue. McQuire’s career spans yard brakeman to district yardmaster and includes a 1918 rescue after a snowstorm.
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J. P. McQuire
Oak Park
Pennsylvania Railroad
McQuire
Bert Lindsay
College Avenue
John Henry mcQuire
Sixteenth Street
Chicago
Cortland
Minois
Mr. McQuire
John
Chicago & Town Railroad
Aurora
Central Town Railroad
Fred Depew
Robey Street
Knights of Columbus
W. R. D. Veterans
Women's Aid
Pennsylvania
Clara Belle Lindsay
Pee
L. W. Hensick
DeKalb
Humphrey Avenue
Yellowstone Park
Elks to Hold Flag Services Sunday in DeKalb
Flag Day ceremonies hosted by the DeKalb lodge of Elks will take place Sunday afternoon starting at 3:00. The public is invited, weather permitting on the club grounds or indoors otherwise. Frank Stevens, Sycamore newspaper editor, will be principal speaker on the American flag, with musical selections also on the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeKalb Lodge of Elks
Frank Stevens
Sycamore
Stevens
Woman Denies She Shot Her Helpmate in Illini Court
In Belleville Illinois on June 11 19xx Mrs May Raetz 32 widow testified she did not shoot her husband William 29 who died after taking a $2000 life policy The state seeks life imprisonment She said they attended a New Year eve party returned home Raetz produced a revolver she took it away then he regained it and shot himself She denied an alleged confession and threats against her husband in cross examination
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Belleville
May Raetz
William
Raetz
Alumni Banquet and Dance Ticket Sale Report
Officers seek a ticket sale report to estimate attendance at the DeKalb Township Alumni banquet and dance at the high school Friday evening. Sellers must report to DeEstin Pasley or Raymond Nelson tonight or tomorrow morning, with noon tomorrow as a deadline. Wyman's band will provide music for the dance and banquet activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeKalb Township
DeEstin Pasley
Raymond Nelson
Money King of Former Times Is Dead Today
Dwight Braman of Boston noted American financier died today at 68 in London. Born March 6, 1861, he helped end the Spanish American War armistice, aided banking and railroading, and shaped ideas leading to a central banking system including plans for a government control bank and regional bankers.
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London
U.P
Dwight Braman
Boston
Jarvis Dwight
Braman
St. Louis
Committee On Banking and Currency of the House
Federal Reserve System
Chicago Man Fined for Vehicle Plate Charge
James Pringle, a Chicago resident, paid a fine yesterday in Police Magistrate J. M. Blair's court for driving a car with fictitious plates. He nearly struck a woman and police found the license number did not belong to the car he was driving. He was ordered to obtain proper license plates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Pringle
Chicago
J. M. Blair
Pringle
Black man killed and three women hurt in Tecatur crash
A car overturned near Tecatur injuring Lonie Perry who died from the crash. Three Black women were hurt. Two men, George Taylor and Adrian Startch, are held by police for further investigation into the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tecatur
U.P
Lonnie Perry
George Taylor
Adrian Startch
Mmuurthee
International Falls Quiet After Slaying By Border Agent
International Falls Minn June 11 U P reports a calm town after a coroner’s jury found border customs agent Emmett J White caused Henry Virkula’s death with a shotgun. White held in jail on $1500 bond as a hearing is set for next week amid patrols around the county jail and lingering community anger. Mrs Virkula testified she heard no halt order before the buckshot fatal shot. White said he acted on duty and expressed remorse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Falls
Minn
U.P
Henry Virkula
Big Falls
Emmett J. White
Border Customs
Virkula
White
Mainz
Raskob Plans to Sustain Democratic Lead at Dinner
Washington reports Democrats cool to infighting and back John J. Raskob as national chair as Jouett Shouse is praised. The party aims to raise 600000 dollars to retire 1928 campaign debt and fund headquarters, with Charles Michelson named publicity chief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U.R
John J. Raskab
Jouett Shouse
Democratic National Committee
Raskob
Alfred E. Smith
Smith
Senator Robinson
National Party
Charles Michelson
New York World Bureau
National Committee
Rotary Club to Hear Address By Botanist
Rotary club members will hear Allen Ward Miller, famed botanist and lecturer, speak at the weekly luncheon tomorrow noon. Miller travels nationwide delivering talks and studies botanical conditions in many countries, with special focus on India. He is expected to discuss plant life in India during his talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Ward Miller
Rotary Club
Mr. Miller
Allen
India
Hoover Moves To Shore Up Support On Farm Debenture Fight
Washington reports hours before a senate vote on the farm bill, President Hoover contacted key senators Nye Frazier and Couzens to sway support on the debenture issue. Frazier predicted conference back with a demand for a House vote, Nye would oppose the bill without the debenture, Couzens silent, while Trammell and Fletcher offered uncertain stances. Administration polls showed 46 to 45 in favor of passing without the debenture, with Shipstead expected to break from illness to vote. The House approved a new census and civil service rules are debated as the Senate contest looms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Hoover
White House
Nye
Frazier
North Dakota
Couzens
Michigan
House
Trammell
Fletcher
Walsh
Mass
Henrik Shipstead
Minnesota
Divorce Suit Filed Against Gun Purchaser Kirkland Man
Vera E Thompson sues Frank Thompson for divorce on grounds of extreme cruelty alleging withholding food and clothing. She says he fired a loaded revolver at her on June 18 1927 and he is under $1000 fine and six months Vandalia after pleading guilty to assault with a deadly weapon. Court reconvenes in October and name change forbidden until then. Thompson resides in Kirkland and has not paid the fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Thompson
Kirkland
Chicago
St. Valentine Day
Vera E. Thomp_son
Thompson
Hr Home
Rain and hail send Scouts home in hurried retreat
Finnish Lutheran Boy Scout troop hikers returned to their homes in the city after an overnight camp north of Kishwaukee Country Club. An unexpected morning downpour soaked the boys and interrupted plans, with most back a little after 5:00 and others near 6:00.
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Kishwaukee Country Club
Illinois Power to Install New Turbine and Water Softener
Illinois Power Company plans a 200000 investment at DeKalb plant adding a 3000 kilowatt turbine and a large water softener. The turbine, installed by Westinghouse, will lift capacity and service quality with four turbines total. A new 20 by 20 foot building houses the softener tank, installed by Neckar Water Softener Corp, with completion expected alongside the turbine around September or October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Power Company
DeKalb
Westinghouse Electric Manufacturing Company of
Chicago
Claus Collin
Neckar Water Softener Corporation
New York
County Quota At Army Camp Limit Is Ten
DeKalb county can send but ten young men to the Citizen's Military Training camp at Fort Sheridan this summer, according to Julius Silverman, state chairman of the American Legion CM. T. C. committee. Should more than ten apply to attend, he may secure their appointment. Five DeKalb lads have already filed grade applications. Eligible boys must be seventeen to twenty four. All expenses including car fare are paid by the government. The camp runs July 18 to August 16, offering a month long outing with disciplined training for the American boy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeKalb County
Fort Sheridan
Julius Silverman
American Legion CM. T. C
Limited Attendance Planned for Eight-Week Summer Term
DeKalb township high school will conduct an informal eight week summer session limited to students needing to make up work to continue next fall. Classes run mornings only and offerings depend on sufficient student interest to justify instruction.
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DeKalb Township
Chicks Killed by Family Dog at Nearby Farm
About 250 pullets valued between 250 and 300 dollars were killed last week at the Simon Anderson farm south of the city by a police dog that escaped its tether. The dog died the next morning. The family, surprised by the damage, had kept the dog tied at night but it broke away during the fatal night.
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Simon Anderson
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