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Dekalb Daily Chronicle

Location

Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1923

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Bulgarian coup sparks rebel surge near Sofia

Reports from Sofia and Belgrade claim ex Premier Stamboulisky is held prisoner and a counterrevolutionary push by bands numbering up to 15 000 men presses on Sofia. King Boris may lose his throne as loyal forces clash with the new government amid disrupted communications and casualties.

Paris France Sofia Prague Stamboulski Belgrade Serbia Capi Slavia Boris Stamboulisky Zankof Bulgaria Comitadji Sofia T

DeKalb Lads Granted Release From Jail Over Fines

Four men Jith Hicky Jr Harry Calla Charles Taylor and William were released from the county jail last night at 7 30 after serving time for failure to pay 50 fines for disorderly conduct.

DeKalb Lads Jith Hicky, Jr Harry Calla Charles Taylor Williams

Safety First at All Times in Freeport

A message from Gunn Graham of Freeport warned that a truck would pass through DeKalb without a license and claimed responsibility for delivery. The truck arrived safely at DeKalb, with arrangements made to secure a license and DeKalb police handling the matter. The notice advised other drivers to obtain licenses to avoid trouble.

Freeport DeKalb Gunn Graham de Kalb

Indian Drama Shabbana Postponed To July On Weather

The Indian Drama Shabbana planned by Geneva high school club on the campus is postponed until early July. It is an outdoor production, and organizers expect the rain in DeKalb to clear by the Fourth of July, enabling a suitable outdoor performance.

Geneva High School DeKalb

Owens Chef Died At Noon In DeKalb

James Owens known as Jimmy chief at Lincolnway and Bell restaurants died about 12 30 PM at the Arlington Hotel after an illness not seen as serious until aid was nearly unattainable He was about 38 and had lived in DeKalb about 20 years Relatives are in parts unknown Blood transfusion plans were being considered with Eagles and American Legion offering blood His remains were taken to H A Nelson undertaking rooms with funeral plans awaiting relatives notice

James Owens Jimmy Lincolnway Bell Arlington Hotel Owens DeKalb

Beveridge Amsden Players to Open Here Next Monday

Popular Beveridge Amsden Players announce a week long engagement starting Monday June 18 in their big tent at Garden and Sixth streets. The troupe brings newest New York hits including The Girl He Married Spooks The Last Chapter Won by Waiting Hollywood Honors and more with Gertrude Eddinger Raymond Cooke and others in the cast. Monday night feature Why Did She Do It with ladies admitted free when accompanied by a paying companion. Also notice from Dr S L Anderson about temporarily suspending new practice as he returns to Mayo Brothers clinic Rochester and requests patients settle accounts. Dance with the Original Georgians at Chronicle Hall Friday June 15.

Beveridge-Amsden Garden Sixth Streets New York DeKalb Gertrude Eddinger Raymond Cooke

Milligan Case Heard in DeKalb Circuit Court

On June 11 1928 Judge Irwin heard the case of Samuel A Milligan former DeKalb justice arraigned on a confidence game charge The 65 year old pleaded guilty through his attorney A G Kennedy a probation petition was filed and referred to Probation Officer J E Matteson for review The indictment stems from Kashir a DeKalb man who paid 200 cash and 20 per month toward a house Milligan allegedly misappropriated rents and claimed ownership until a later discovery The fate of probation and restitution remains to be decided as Milligan resigned as justice of the peace and remains in county jail custody

Irwin Samuel A. Milligan Milligan Kennedy J. E. Matteson Paul Kashir DeKalb Kashir Hattlestad Radcliffe, Towa Millgian DeKalb County

William Leutbecker improving after emergency operation

William Leutbecker, taken ill Sunday, underwent an emergency stomach operation. At City Hospital Ward Glidden hospital reports he is improving as well as can be expected and his release is likely soon. Though still very sick, his condition is not considered critical and many friends are relieved.

Leutbecker City Hospital Glidden Hospital William Leutbecker

Michigan Graduation Class of 1100 to Hear Nichols

Walter Nichols a former 1st National Bank employee and noted local figure graduates from the University of Michigan. Graduation services are held today for a large class of about 1100, with Nichols receiving his degree in literature.

Nicholas U. of Michigan Walter Nichols 1St National Bank University of Michigan Nichols

June Meeting of Kalb County Board at Sycamore Courthouse

Kalb county board met in June at the Sycamore courthouse at 2:00 pm with Chairman Alvin Warren presiding. Members present listed. minutes from April 12 read and approved. J. H. Jarboe appointed assistant supervisor and added to the board. Jarboe also assigned to infirmary and thistle committees. Judge Pond explained tax levies and hiring town auditors. court noted recent supreme court decisions. A resolution allocated 54,959.76 dollars from the state for a state aid road on Route No. 3 near Syramore. highway committee to survey, bid, contract, and manage the project with county funds and approved bills.

Board of Supervisors Kalb County Court House Sycamore Alvin Warren Bartlett Branch Conrad Dettmer Dore Hemenwas Heyward Horen McKenzie Pooler Robertson Snerd Stewart Still Slorey Townsend White Wright Warren J. H. Jurbos DeKally Township J.J. Kings Sil Jarboe Jarboew County Infirmary Thistle Kingsley Judge Pond Oo Syramore Committee On Highways of the Board County Superintendent of Highways Lee Pidder

Missing Aurora Attorney Lincoln Found in Chicago Hotel

Warren J. Lincoln, a local attorney and relative of Abraham Lincoln, disappeared from his Aurora home for weeks. William Orr located him in the Grace Hotel in Chicago after Lincoln allegedly related a kidnapping tale and revealed more than 200 morphine capsules. Lincoln had written to a New York brother asking for $35 to return home, which was sent.

Lincoln Abraham Lincoln Aurora William Orr Grace Chicago Orr New York Sheriff Orr

Hampshire to play Here in 1 11 Contest

Hampshire will face Here in a tough Sunday showdown at Pershing Park after a narrow loss to Sycamore last week. Gorton and Vose form the battery with Gorton signed up for the game as Death delivered a strong performance against Sycamore prompting plans to bring top northern teams to the region.

Hampshire Wasves Sycamore Pershing Park Gorton and Vose Battery Gorton

Herbert Carlson Vacation Trip Begins Weeklong Drive

Herbert Carlson of the Innova tion is spending the week vacationing with Mrs Carlson. They yesterday drove to Chicago and will visit nearby places during the week.

Herbert Carlson Mrs. Carlson Chicago

Reece on Probation

In DeKalb County circuit court on June 11 1923 Albert Reece 33 pleaded guilty to burning to defraud and was sentenced to Joliet State Penitentiary for one to ten years George Reece 17 also pleaded guilty and sought probation The case stems from a December 31 1922 fire at Albert Reece Esmond home with insurance payout of 2000 later linked to burned goods stored in a Esmond warehouse

Ernest Reece George Reece Esmond Dwight McKay Rothbart Meyer Chicago E. M. Burst Irwin DeKalt County Albert Reece Joliet Albert Ernest Reece J. E. Matteson George Eldi

DeKalb Tax Plates Shortfall Prompts Police Action

DeKalb city clerk Gil ber t Blackman says many residents still neglect vehicle tax plates despite 600 issued of 1400. He blames lax attitude and warns police will soon collect fees from those who have not paid.

DeKalb Gilbert Blackman Blackman

DeKalb County Bond Proposal Details Released

A report outlines DeKalb county mileage for two proposed bond issues. The $60,000,000 plan allocates 57.4 miles, about 59 percent of total. The $100,000,000 option covers 27.2 miles, roughly 38 percent of the total. Also notes job ads and a local automobile display.

DeKalb County

Foreigners freed by Shantung bandits, says state dept

United Press reports all foreigners captured by the Shantung bandits have been released, announced by the state department. General Cunningham, reporting from Shanghai via Consul Davis, credits American intermediary Roy Anderson and Chinese Foreign Minister Wen for the release while negotiations at Tsa Chaunt continue.

General Cunningham Shanghai Cunningham Davis Tsa Chaunt Roy Anderson Wen

Court Act a Shell Halting Kansas Wage Law

Washington June 12 United Press reports the Kansas Industrial Court Act is a shell as the Supreme Court struck down wage fixing provisions. Experts say the ruling strips the court’s power over wages hours and conditions of work, forcing a revamp before any return to full function.

United Press Washington, D. C Kansas Industrial Court Act Supreme Court American Federation of Labor Campbell Kansas Taft Allen Wolfe

Mrs Carlson at Glidden Hospital After Minor Operation

Mrs Elvin Carlson is a new patient at Glidden Hospital after a slight operation. Reported to be successful and she is recovering satisfactorily. Friends hope her recovery will be swift and she can return home soon. ELKS NOTICE DeKalb lodge invited Sycamore lodge to observe Flag Day on Thursday June 14 at Sycamore Elks Club. Services 8:00 p m with families welcome. Meet at the Club at 7:15 p m. John C Killian Seck.

Carlson Glidden Hospital Elvin Carlson Elks Notice DeKalb Lodge Sycamore Lodge Sycamore Elks Club Sycamore Ota Lear John C, Killian Seck

Bankers in Big Meeting Draws 409 Members in DeKalb

More than 409 bankers from Group Three of the Illinois Bankers Association attended the DeKalb County bankers annual meeting at Kishwaukee Country Club. The event featured a welcome address by George A. Fox and remarks by Omar H. Wright, with committees formed and officers nominated. A noon dinner followed, and afternoon sessions heard talks on protective dividends, bank safety, and associational observations.

Illinois Bankers Association DeKalb County Kishwaukee Country Club Guess Barth City T This City George A. Fox Sycamore National Bank Omar H. Wright Second National Bank of Belvidere Martha Society First Lutheran Church Thousand Island Charles P. Ireland M. A. Graetlinger Wirt Wright James R. Howard Ireland Washburn ,Bank Washburn Illinois Bankers ‘Association Spo Graettinger Ilinois Tankers Association National Stock Yards National Bank Nationl Stock Yards Wright

Henry Hyde Tops Chicago Market With Steers

Henry Hyde of Rollo topped the Chicago cattle market for the second time in three weeks by selling heavy Herefords at $11.15 per hundredweight on a load averaging about 1507 pounds per head. His prior top was $10.35, with other shipments competing against choice Herefords and other breeds. The last top load was bought for fancy hotel and private trade, and stood as the only load on June 7 at the same price.

Henry Hyde Rollo Chicago

Sarazen misses British Open qualification

United Press reports from Troon Scotland that Gene Sarazen, American Open champion, failed to qualify for the British Open which begins Thursday. In Washington Harding plans to urge Congress to adjust Volstead Act to resolve liquor aboard foreign ships disputes from the Supreme Court ruling. In Chicago three armed bandits wearing masks held up a couple and a man outside their home, escaping with cash and jewels.

United Press Troon Scotland Gene Sarazen Washington, D. C Harding Congress Supreme Court Chicago David Palmitski John C. Conaty Palmitski

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Zanof Warrot Best England Ted London Lanof Illinois Mayo Brothers’ Clinic Rochester S. L. Anderson Chronicle Hall Milligan Case Albany N.Y Smith Arrow National Democratic Party Ransom H. Gillett Wets Ite B. Sammis Reece Nehring Electrical Works Fifth Lincoln Highway Bulletin Shantung The State Department Springfield Illinois House of Representatives T. J. O'Grady House al Smith IS Blow — Allen
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