Hearing Postponed Over Fox & Illinois Union Railroad Shutdown
Attorney Edward Lyon for Arthur Evans seeks Illinois Commerce Commission approval to discontinue the Fox and Illinois Union railroad and dismantle the 20 mile line between Yorkville and Morris. Hearing set for June 27. line losses cited. Negotiations continue for sale of the Chicago Aurora and DeKalb railroad with three offers heard, two from Chicago bidders and one from Galesburg. Additional Kane County actions halted, as Kaneville Grain & Supply challenges Joseph’s plan to abandon and junk the line. Joseph, injured in a dynamite blast, faces legal limits on operating a railroad as a corporation requirement complicates his position. Potential injunctions and court decisions loom as the seller contemplates disposal.
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Edward Lyon
Arthur Evans
Fox & Ilinois Union Railroad
Hlllinois Commerce
Chicago, Aurora & DeKalb Railroad
John K. Newhall
Israel Joseph
Belns
Chicago
Galesburg
Kaneville Grain & Supply Company
Joseph
Tlinois
Kanevie Grain & Supply Company
Joseph Beain
L. Lyon
Jozeph
Commerce From
Mission
Young Mar Returns to Spend Summer Here
Harold Beghtel son of L B Benton returns to this city for the summer to stay with his parents He is a Sterling high school student and will return to Sterling in the fall to continue his studies Betty Compson appears in The Rustle of Silk at the Princess playhouse tonight.
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Harold Beghtel
L. B. Benton
Perentes
Harold
Sterling High School
Peasants Take Varna in Bulgarian Civil War
United Press dispatches report northwest Bulgaria in revolt as peasant forces loyal to ex premier Stamboulisky seize Varna on the Black Sea and threaten Sofia. Emissaries sent to Yugoslavia, Belgrade sympathy noted. calls to oust King Boris and form a republic grow as trains report followers shouting toward Sofia.
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United Press
Anthens
Greece
Premi¢r Stamboulisky
Varna
Sofia
Bulgaria
Black Sea
Stambouliski
Jugo Slavia
Athens
Belgrade
Stamboulisky
Jagoslavia
Zankof
Neully
Chamber
Oles
Trieste
Boris
Orient Express
Makine Stamboulisky
Stamboulsky
Hearse Driver Arrested For Reckless Speed
Montgomery Purviance of Huntington Ind was fined ten dollars and costs by Judge W H L Rowe for driving a hearse in a reckless manner. He was at the time a undertaker and it is understood he had no passenger. It is rare for a hearse driver to be cited for reckless driving and state patrol officer O N Barberson made the arrest.
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Montgomery Purviance
Muntington
Ind
W. H L. Rowe
O. N. Barson
Kiwanis Dine in Woods Monday Night in DeKalb
Kiwanis Club will meet at Annie's Woods at six o'clock for a basket luncheon with families invited. Dr B Barrett Evans will report on the National Kiwanis convention in Atlanta and Warren G Hubbard will speak at the end. Lincolnway Restaurant staff sought for waitress and dishwasher.
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DeKalb
Lee
B. Barrett Evans
Lathoran
Shurch
Warren G. Hubbard
Iso
Evans
DeKalb Kiwanis Club
Annie's Woods
Kiwanis
Atlanta
Hig
Fight on High Seas Aboard Mary Beatrice Deadly Mutiny
Nine men perished in a aboard the Mary Beatrice after a shipboard mutiny off New York. Surviving Chinese crew member accounts say two white sailors, two blacks, and five Chinese died in a chaotic fight over bootleg whisky after the skipper disappeared with money paid for smuggling. Fifteen Chinese survivors towed to quarantine described a brutal hand to hand struggle and a later desolate scene as ammunition ran out.
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New York
N. Y
High Seas
New York Bay
United States
Cuba
Havana
America
Evans to show Nile pictures at DeKalb Methodists
Dr B Barrett Evans will present a stereopticon show Sunday at 7 30 PM at the DeKalb Methodist Church. The program features views of Egypt the Nile the Pyramids the Sphinx Alexandria Cairo and eleven photos of General Allenby crossing the Sinai desert. Everyone is invited.
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Egypt
B. Barrett Evans
Nile
Asia
Evans
Pyramids
Sphinx
Alexandria
Cairo
Gneral Allaby
Sinai Desert
Allenby
DeKalb
Near East Relief Drive Seeks Quick Quota Subscriptions
A local drive in DeKalb accelerates as many organizations report generous ticket gifts for the Near East Relief. Nearly one third of the June quota is pledged, with firms like Lincoln Watson and DeKalb National Bank contributing funds for orphans. Workers plan canvassing on Tuesday from 8 to 10 am, gathering more pledges at First National Bank. The National office warns of heavy cash demands and urges heroic effort to meet the remaining target by June 3.
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Near East
Greg
First National Bank
Electric Company
The
Near East Relief
de Kalb
Mhnols
Klan Claims No Bar to Race in Membership
Testimony before the Ku Klux Klan investigative committee says race is not a bar to membership. Rep Adelbert Fr. Robert of Clideaga pressed for an application blank as Albert R. Livingston, senate secretary, testified that Klansmen have solicited friends to become treasurers. He stated the Klan’s laws do not bar heroes Jews or Catholics and that no Negro has been refused membership. Roberts offered to join if given a blank form as a civic citizen with patriotism and education credentials.
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Vaan Wre Speingfield
Ku Klux Klan Investigants Committee
Klan
Adelbert
Robert Oved
Clideaga
To Dare
Vomumittee
Rep. Toteerts
Albert R. Livingston
Senate
Hie
Ang West
Omnibus Bill Adjustments in House Senate Conference
Springfield June 14 the conference committee of the house and senate debates how much to strip from the omnibus bill The two houses trimmed the bill from 18 890 647 to 17 86 SR41 a total cut of 150 and the final amount will be set by the conference A 100 million bond issue bill faces governor Small later today or tomorrow with a likely sign next week The senate last night adopted the house amendment saving the bill from further conference The measure to spend 75 000 for Brundaxe to prosecute suits against Governor Smart and other treasurers failed 60 votes shy of needed 17 were short after a late effort to gain more support
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Springfield
House
Senate
Brundaxe
Smart
DeKalb Woman's Club Adjourned Meeting Friday
Betty Compson Conway Tearle and Anna Q Nilsson star in The Bustle of Silk. Prin Adjourned meeting of DeKalb Woman's club to be held Friday June 15 at Elke Club at 0P. M. Full attendance desired. 162 attendees expected.
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Betty Compson
Conway Tearle
Anna Q. Nilsson
Princess Playhouse
DeKalb Woman's Club
Jone
Elke’ Club
Op.m
Dance at Chronicle Hall Tomorrow Night
Chronicle Hall hosts a dance tomorrow night featuring the Original Georgians Orchestra. Tickets are available at the hall box office with 162 seating capacity noted in the event listing.
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Chronicle Hall
P L Smith to Attend Reunion of Classmates
Dr Perry L Smith leaves for Chicago for two day reunion and alumni dinner with events at the Illinois Athletic club and Morrison Hotel. The Northwestern University dental session follows with Hon Henrik Shipstead guest of honor and the presentation of a bust of Dr Edmund Noyes.
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Civne
Perry L. Smith
Chicago
Nsian
Claim Ey
Shipstead
United States Senate
Edmund Noyes
Field and Track Meet Opens in DeKalb City Park
The DeKalb Nativ Chronicle reports the field and track meet beginning this afternoon with students from four city grade schools competing for honors at the community park by Carter Pond. Crowds gathered to watch as the opening events and ribbon awards took place. earlier this morning four upper grades held baseball games while track events were set to start at 1:30 PM.
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DeKalb Nativ Chronicle
Carter Pond
J B Murray Recovers From Eye Injury Incident
J B Murray, a prominent insurance man, suffered a minor eye injury when a piece of steel flew into his eye recently. He is reported to be improving. A friend joked about accident insurance and Murray quipped, I am always ready to take my own medicine.
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J.B. Murray
Murray
Jim
the Inquirer
Elks to Attend Deings Tonight at Sycamore Club
DeKalb Elks will attend Play-Day services at Sycamore tonight in response to an invitation from the Sycamore club. A special program open to the public has been arranged, with many DeKalb lodge members expected to attend. Flag Day services are observed annually by Elks lodges, with DeKalb last year hosting guests from surrounding cities.
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Elks Notice
DeKalb Lodge
Sycamore Lodge
Sycamore Club
Salinas
Cuscar
Jter’s Gardens
H John C. Killian
DeKalb Elks
Sycamore
Elks
DeKalb
Blood Poison Sets in Hand Hub Carlson
Hub Carlson of the Innovator returned to the city from Chicago after an infection in his right hand required medical attention. He planned a vacation visit to Cheago and nearby towns but rushed back to DeKalb for treatment and will spend the rest of his vacation nursing the injured hand.
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Cheago
Hub Carlson
Carlson
Chicago
DeKalb
Hub
DeKalb Boy to Battle With Colored Lad at Carnival Fight
DeKalb’s ring man Young Donald faces Montana Jack in a carnival arena bout during the athletic show. Donald is a noted battler with a big punch and fans expect something out of the ordinary. Manager Fred Brittan will oversee the bout for his protege tonight.
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DeKalb
Donald
Carnival
Montana
Fred Brittan
Mother of Leona Felicia Warzna Declared Legally Mother
In Chicago Judge David ruled that Julia Warzna is the mother of Leona Felicia, a 5 year old girl sought by two women. Witnesses testified to births and temporary custody exchanges while Warzna described Leona as a legitimate child born in Poland. the judge reviewed passport records and welfare home testimony to confirm Warzna’s maternity. The court rejected Mrs. Lenz’s claim as false and noted her motive as a desire for motherhood.
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United Press
Chicago
Iil
David Decided
Julia Warzna
Leona Felicia
David
Highway Chief Inspects Patrol Progress In City
John Stack chief of the late highway patrol and Oliver Kemp ster from Sterling visited on Wednesday for an inspection tour. Stack praised the patrol rider and the overall effort to save lives prevent accidents and keep the highway in good condition.
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John Stack
Highway Patrol
Oliver Kempster
Sterling
O. N. Larson
Mrs Sutton to Return Home In About Two Weeks
Word from the Ottawa sanitarium reports Mrs John Sutton, taken there last Saturday for a foot infection, is progressing satisfactorily and should return home in about two weeks. Her condition was serious at admission, but she is on the road to recovery as friends await her at Electric Park and nearby. Tonight's the Night features Conway Tearle in The Rustle of Silk at Princess Playhouse.
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Ottawa
John Sutton
Elec- Conway Tearle
Trical
Fifth
Cate Ie
Princess Playhouse
Magnusson Brings 1924 DeKalb Lutheran Meeting
Rev E W Magnusson of First Lutheran DeKalb returns from Rockford meeting claiming DeKalb will host the 1924 session at the First Lutheran Church for ten days. He aims to attract 1000 out of town visitors and vows to make the next gathering the most successful in the church’s history with united local effort.
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E. W. Magnusson
First Lutheran Church
DeKalb
Rockford
Magnusson
Mason
Third
Pi Streets
Mrs Corey to Visit Son in Akron Ohio
Mrs Corey will visit her son Raymond in Akron Ohio where he works for the General Tire Rubber company. He has been with the firm two years and recently promoted to a higher position. He says the work suits him and Akron is a pleasant city to live in. Geraniums petunias and vines are mentioned at Custers Gardens on 996.
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Mrs. Corey
Son
Akron
Ohio
Corey Ic
Akron, O
Raymond
General Tire Rubber Company
Custers’ Gardens
Late News Roundup From Across The Nation
Police and federal agents recover nearly 100000 worth of morphine tablets stolen from Minneapolis hospitals with two men arrested. Emil Wende 80 fatally wounds wife Christina 78 then shoots himself in Chicago. Wisconsin senate defeats malfeasance investigation on state offices and booze parties. Chicago council adopts resolution urging Congress to amend the Volstead Act for light wines and beer. President Harding at a flag day address urges patriotic use of the flag and adoption of code provisions.
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United Press
Minneapolis
Minn
Chicago
Ill
Emil Wende
Christina
iBy United Press
Madison, Wis
Wisconsin Senate Today
Severson
Congress
Washington
Washington, D. C
Harding
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Illinois
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DeKalb Wagon Co
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DeKalb Trust & Savings Bank
Anderson Brothers
Security Benefit Association
First National
First Trust & Savings
Wu Klux Klan
P. L. Smith
J. B. Murray
Deings
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