Murphy Is Arrested in Chicago Mail Robbery Case
United Press reports Tim Murphy Chicago labor leader confessed complicity in the Dearborn station mail robbery. He led inspectors to his father in law William Biggs home where 112 900 in currency from a 350 000 loot was recovered. Murphy, president of the Gas Workers Union, was arrested at union headquarters and linked with Vicenzo Cosmano and John Gehrin.
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United Press
Chicago
Big
Tim Murphy
Dearborn
Big Tim
William Biggs
Murphy
Gas Workers Union
Vicenzo Cosmano
John Geirn
Moss Enright
Laborazar
Enright
John G. Norton
Electric Park Fourth of July Celebration Planned
DeKalb officials note a large all day Fourth of July program at Electric Park with two baseball games, community singing, flag ceremony, airplane display, games and free dancing attracting crowds from across the region. Judge Irwin presided in DeKalb circuit court with multiple motions and divorces heard and several cases continued or decided. Fire at a Sycamore second hand store damaged the building and Adee’s garage, with injuries to Charles Sabin and significant property loss. John G. Emery elected national commander of the American Legion after Galbraith’s death. Thomas Hannigan named vice commander.
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DeKalb County
Adee
Michigan
Legion
DeKalb
Electric Park
DeKalb Maroons
Clare Sluggers
Sycamore
Genoa
Bill Hart
Sycamore Band
California Street
Charles Sabin
Hy United Press
Indianapolis
Ind
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Grand Rapids
Mich
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Grand Rapide Real Estate Board
Fort Benjamin Harrison
France
United States
Thomas Hannigan
Hartford
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Milton J. Foreman
Chicago
Illinois
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Follow Fate of Buyer's Dollar in Its Course
Washington June 14 Distribution of the consumer's outlay for food and necessities between farmer producer railroad middlemen and retailer is being investigated by the federal trade commission. A report will be forwarded to President Harding. Farmers produce about 15 billion dollars in stock meat and crops annually. The public pays roughly three times this amount for farm products as food and clothing. Railroads receive about 4 billion dollars for hauling goods. Between 3 and 21 billion dollars goes to dealers who handle commodities between producer and consumer. Illinois Weather unsettled with possible local thunder showers tonight and Wednesday.
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Washington, D. C
Federal Trade Commission
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Agriculture Department
Illinois
World War era murder surge noted in 1921 half-year totals
United Press report cites Chicago and New York as the nation's murder leaders for the first six months of 1921. Chicago total 202 murders versus New York 344 in 1920. other cities show rising violence with Boston 7 to 12, Cincinnati 4 to 27, and Los Angeles 30 to 27.
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New York
N. Y
Chicago
Boston
Cincinnati
St. Paul
Los Angeles
Girls annoyed in city again is complaint
A complaint at the police station Sunday night alleges two young men, described as DeKalb talent, were following a girl from work around nine o'clock Sunday night. Officer Derix searched the area but found no one who knew anything about the incident.
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Poice
DeKalb
Derix
Elks Flag Ceremony Tonight At Lodge No 765
Members of B P O Elks No 765 meet at the lodge rooms this evening for flag day observance. An excellent speaker will discuss Americanism as officers hope for strong attendance. The meeting opens at eight o'clock and is open to the public. Also Jeanette Rankin speaks Thursday at eight at Corner Third and Lincoln Highway. The Associated Builders hold a regular meeting at Marvin and Bage shop at eight with large attendance desired.
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Marvin & Bage Shop
Peace Move Now Ready
A broad strike settlement appears imminent as marine engineers return to ships in Atlantic ports. The agreement, tied to labor talks, provides for a 15 percent wage reduction and limits overtime pay, with signing officials including William A. Brown and Lasker of the Shipping Board. The move follows earlier signaling of a settlement ending the large U S merchant marine strike.
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Opleed
Washington
United States Shipping Board
Labor Department
Secretary of Labor
Davis
Marine Engineers
William A. Brown
Lasker
Shipping Board
Income taxes paid this quarter set record in 1920 economy
Washington June 14 Nearly 5,000,000 persons pay tax this year on earnings of 1920 despite nationwide depression. About $5,000,000 expected to join government receipts as second installment of income and excess profits taxes due by tomorrow. Large readjustment and rebate claims surface due to interpretations of revenue laws allowing losses from falling prices.
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Ity and Bee
Washington, D. C
Six Persons Reported Killed in Cloudburst
Six persons lost their lives in a cloud burst that struck this section of the state yesterday. Rescue parties have left here for the stricken areas. Chronicle Want Ads 7 results.
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Thayer
Ohio
Teamsters Go Back To Work This Morning
Most teamsters employed by Corey and Evans returned to work after a lengthy conference with the association men. The settlement ends a labor dispute in De Kalb, with hopes that conditions remain free of trouble. Chronicle Want ads get results.
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Teamsters
Association
DeKalb
Decker Sentenced to Life for Murder in Warsaw
Warsaw Indiana June 14 Virgil Decker 18 a former boy was taken to the state prison at Michigan City to serve a life term for the murder of his chum Leroy Lovett Judge Royce overruled motions for a new trial and sentenced him yesterday
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Warsaw
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Virgil Decker
Michigan City
Leroy Lovett
Royce
Walk Right Drive Right: a town safety push gains pace
A local campaign Walk Right Drive Right has influenced pedestrian and driver behavior in DeKalb. The notice urges pedestrians to avoid mid block crossings and motorists to be cautious at corners, especially when crowds gather on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Traffic police patrols help manage the flow. The goal is to curb dangerous diagonal crossings and ease traffic supervision.
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Acros
DeKalb
Concert Program At Huntley Park Evening
For this evening's program at Huntley Park the second concert of the season features Director C. F. Toenniges. Selections include Hostrausens March Overture Hunter and Hermit Dalby Intermezzo Love's Dream After the Ball Czibalko Selvetion Faust Gounod Eleanor Deffea Foxtrot Broken Moon Lee 5 Roberts Greenwich Village Folk Lies Sloane Star Spangled Banner.
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Hostrausens
Chambers
Overture
Hunter and Hermit
Dalby
Czibalko
Selvetion
Faust
Gounod
Eleanor—Deffea Foxtrot
Lee
Roberts
Greenwich Village
Rain falls at Sycamore but not in DeKalb
Fire Chief Melevoy inspected the Sycamore fire scene after a morning rain, finding standing water there while DeKalb reported no storm activity. The report notes the precipitation occurred earlier in the day and did not reach DeKalb.
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Dekalb
Melevoy
Qycamore
Nowhors
Huntley Park Cleaned Up For Evening Band Concert
The mayor's office reports Huntley Park received a thorough cleaning last week from end to end. Benches were repainted and the area slicked up in preparation for the band concert this evening.
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Huntley Park
Deserter Chief Of Police At Sycamore Arrested
Charles M. Hull, deserter from Co. E 53rd Infantry at Camp Grant, was arrested by Sycamore police chief Poust. Hull, born in Colorado, married in Sycamore around May 8, and later moved to Rockford with his wife. He claimed seven AWOL incidents, enlisted for three years, and had served two. Military authorities planned to send a guard to return him to camp.
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Charles M. Hull
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Rockford
Poust
Judge Pond Takes Fishing Vacation From Kalb County Court
Judge W. L. Pond of Kalb County Court leaves duties for a fishing trip at Lac du Flambeau after word from Tom Adams that fish are biting. In his absence Judge Harry W. McEwen of the DeKalb City Court handles business in Sycamore.
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Oe Kalb
Tom Adams
Lac du Flambeau
Pond
Harry W. McEwen
DeKalb
Sycamore
Church Picnic at Annie's Woods on July Fourth
The First Lutheran Church Sunday school announces a picnic at Annie's Woods on July Fourth. Attendees should bring dinner baskets and a program of athletic and recreational activities is planned for the afternoon.
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First Lutheran Church
Annie's Woods
Farm Hands Scarce to Harvest the Wheat Beat 2 Danny
Topeka Kansas June 14 Farmers and labor agencies seek the army of the unemployed as many men are out of work nationwide yet sufficient help to harvest the wheat crop is lacking according to reports here.
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Topeka
Kas
Roughnecks Disturb Peace On North Side
Four roughnecks created a loud disturbance on the north side last night. Onlookers suspected they had moonshine and went to the high school grounds to dispose of it. The group exchanged heavy language and fought, their clothes stained as they watched boxing plans for a future stunt.
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Carpentier
Dempsey
Baruch urges farmers and businessmen to unite under Webb-Kenyon act
In an exclusive interview before sailing for Europe, Bernard M. Baruch tells United Press that American farmers and businessmen should organize immediately under the Webb-Kenyon act to regulate export of commodities. He says this is essential to secure fair price returns on investments and labor, and notes that grain and cotton prices are set by the American surplus sold to Liverpool, reflecting England's control over U.S. prices.
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New York
N. Y
Bernard M. Baruch
Europe
Baruch
Liverpool
England
Sandwich Man Dies at County Farm
John Tate aged between 75 and 80 died early today at the DeKalb County infirmary after several weeks illness. He had resided there for months. Undertaker Jacob Burkhart prepared to transport the remains to Sandwich for funeral services. He is survived by three children.
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DeKalb County Infirmary
Mr. Tate
County Institution
Jacob Burkhart
Sandwich
Maple Park man reports found chauffeur's plate 12559
Francis Reynolds of Maple Park telephoned yesterday to say he found a chauffeur's license plate numbered 12559 at the town hall. Police cannot determine the owner from the plate. DeKalb drivers with missing tags are advised to inquire at the station.
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Maple Park
Francis Reynolds
DeKalb
Sycamore Bar Association Meeting Highlighted by Officials
Sycamore men at the Bar Association gathered in Dixon last Friday with Courage Judge nine State's Attorney Poust and Master in Chancery Fulton among attendees. The Chronicle notes Hon. William 1. Frierson, solicitor general of the United States, spoke on the federal constitution as the Scholarly Princess playhouse offered showtimes at 7:20 and 9:15 tonight. If missed yesterday, see it tonight.
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Poust
Fulton
Burst
Illinois State Bar Association
Dixon
William
Frierson
United States
Deliver & Scholarly Princess Playhouse
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