National plan for co op agricultural banks studied
Washington officials study a chain of private rural banks linked to every farming state. Secretary Charles Lyman announced a National Board of Farm Organizations conference with 2,000,000 farmers to decide on organizing the system. Officials cite farmers' large share of national credit resources to argue for easier loan access.
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United Press
Washington, D
National Board of Farm Organizations
Charles Lyman
Lyman
Farmers and Labor Unite for Common Goals at AFL Meeting
At Deaver Colorado and Denver Colorado on June 15 delegates to the American Federation of Labor heard calls for farmer and worker cooperation. Benjamin C Marsh urged unity for economic and political goals while resolutions outlined plans to combine efforts of labor and farming.
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United Presey
Denver
Colo
American Federation of Labor
Benjamin C Marsh
Warmers National Council
Marsh
Deaver
William Green
United Mine Workers of America
Executive Council
American Federation
United Pass
Mingo County
John L. Lewis
Senate
West Virginia
Beer regulations blocked as Palmer ruling delays
Washington and Chicago dispatches report beer for the sick and a Palmer medical use ruling hindered by congress delays and new prohibition commissioner review. Roy Haines studies the regulations as lawmakers push new prohibitions, delaying issuance of the Palmer ruling. In Chicago, Tim Murphy faces bond default amid shared criminal indictments and a wide manhunt continues for accomplices in a large mail robbery.
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United Press
Washington, D.C
Congress
Palmer
Internal Revenue and Prohibition
Roy Haines
Haines
Take Husband for Killing of His Young Wife
Henry Rich, 60, a Benton Illinois farmer, was arrested on a murder warrant for killing Opal Rich, 23. Opal’s body was found June 8 with two bullet wounds. the warrant cites frequent accusations of infidelity and ongoing quarrels. Rich claimed Opal killed herself.
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United Pre
Benton
Ill
Henry Rich
Supervisors Meet in County Seat Discuss Bridge Tax
The June term of the board of supervisors met with little business then moved to Franklin township to review planned bridge construction. The county is asked to pay half the costs, with Franklin township described as economically challenged due to aging bridges and rising repair needs.
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Board of Supervisors
Franklin Township
Col lier Named As Next Envoy To Nippon Isle
Washington dispatch reports William Collier, president of George Washington University, is under consideration for ambassador to Japan. No final decision yet, with the White House and State Department awaiting a formal naming. Scouts indicate Collier would attend Epiphany church services while diplomatic post is debated.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
William Miller Collier
George Washington University
Japan
White House
State Department
J. A. Spickerman
Collier
Tokio
Ep‘rthe
Copal
Spain
Harding
Scouts
Rome
Graduates Named at Fifty-Second University Commencement
Urbana Illinois June 15 Special DeKalb county is represented in the more than a thousand students of the University of Minnesota who today were granted degrees at the fiftieth annual commencement. Exercises marked the close of the institution with baccalaureate address class day Alumni day and degrees conferred on one of the largest classes in the university’s history. Graduates from DeKalb county include Glidden Nansen DeKalb B Kohler Clarence Edward De Kalb B Laney Solon Francis DeKalb Byers Floyd Marion Genoa Pharmacy.
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Chicago
Uribena
Nansen
DeKalb
Kohler
Clarence Edward
Laney
Solon Francis
First Work of Ship Board Is Important One
United States Shipping Board begins duties in Washington under Albert D. Lasker. The board marks the liquidation of a 3 billion mercantile marine with 2.25 billion in debits and 750 million set aside for disposal. Lasker vows to stop taxpayer leakage and curb losses of over two million dollars weekly.
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Ship Board
United Press
Washington, D. C
United Sates Shipping Board
Albert D. Lasker
Mercantile Marine
Lasker
Marine
Baker's Contract Declared Null by Harding Administration
President Harding on Attorney General Daugherty's recommendationvoided the contract between the War Department and United States Harness Company. Secretary Weeks announced the action from Washington DC stating the agreement is no longer valid.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Harding
Daugherty
War Department
War Baker
United States Harness Company
Elaine Hammerstein Stars in The Miracle of Manhattan at Princess
Elaine Hammerstein headlines the Princess tonight in The Miracle of Manhattan with Pathe News completing the bill. The latest screen success showcases Hammerstein in a leading role with a newsreel feature.
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Elaine Hammerstein
Manhattan
Pathe News
Traffic signals installed on Lincoln Highway to aid night driving
Lights for traffic signals were tested this week on the Lincoln Highway. The red light signals stop and green indicates the right of way. City officials urge pedestrians and motorists to walk and drive carefully as the new system is put in place.
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Lincoln Highway
Glidden
Porter Sets Off Burglar Alarm at DeKalb Bank
A bank porter at DeKalb Trust and Savings accidentally tripped the burglar alarm around 6:20 this morning. Excitement erupted on nearby streets before the cashier arrived, silenced the alarm, and noted the system’s sensitivity.
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Porter
DeKalb Trust &Savings Bank
Tenth Street
Yankee's Boston Man Reported Killed in Poland Fight
June dispatch from Germany states Louis Snyder of Boston with an American passport was killed by Poles in Upper Silesia. The report is described as highly reliable.
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Germany
Louis Snyder
Boston
Mass
Upper Silesia
John Lundberg Returns to Store After Illness
John G. Lundberg, missing for 16 weeks, visited his store for about three hours last night in a car offered by J. L. Johnson. The veteran businessman, crippled by a December hip fracture, said the visit was the best thing he has enjoyed in years as visitors streamed in and out. It is hoped he will soon resume his duties.
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John G. Lundberg
Mr. Lundberg
J. L. Johnson
John G. Will
Peterson
American Steel & Wire Company
McEvoy
Joe Govich
Burt
Zor
Pete Stamatovitch
Tenth Street
Rukavina
Pete
Seagrave
Hart -Rukavina
King Peter of Serbia Reported Dying at Belgrade Palace
King Peter of Serbia was reported dying in the palace in Belgrade on June 15. Prince Regent Alexander was summoned from a French health resort to his bedside as the royal situation remained grave.
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Pessy
Belgrade
Serbia
Peter of
Alexander
Tariff Likely To Consume The Entire Period
Washington June 15 Tariff legislation will keep Congress busy until October The new tax bill may go over until next session Senate Penrose state finance chair fears political delay could stall final enactment of tax and tariff measures requested by President Harding during the extra session
Supervisor Hurt When Auto Hits Runtt Wreck
Supervisors in a special session toured Franklin township and other county bridges. On the return trip Supervisor Cassius Conrad was thrown from his seat when the car hit a rut. He suffered a slight head injury and was badly shaken but is resting comfortably in Sycamore.
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Franklin Township
Cassius Conrad
De Kalb Plans Better City Concert and Fund Drive
De Kalb residents vote to canvass four city sections with four chairmen each to raise funds for a community building and future improvements. A concert next Tuesday at the Normal Auditorium features Madame Christine and pianist Madame Sturkow Ryder with Apollo company acts. tickets are 1.10 including tax.
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DeKalb
Better Plan Commission
Madame Christine
Chicago Opera Company
Madame
Christine
Sturkow-Ryder
Apollo
E. S. Rayworth
Apollo Ano Company
Stillman Divorce Hearings Resume Behind Doors
Hearings on the Stillman scandal resumed behind closed doors in Poughkeepsie New York with a Montreal hotel clerk expected to prove Mrs Stillman and Fred Beauvais occupied rooms. Two Canadian clerks were subpoenaed and witnesses testified James A Stillman had not seen Mrs Stillman during the period in question.
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United Presey
Stillman
Canadian Chosen International Rotary President
Crawford McCullough of Ft William Ontario was elected international president of the Rotary Clubs by acclamation at the world convention. Unsettled but mostly fair weather is forecast for Illinois tonight and Thursday with warmer conditions in the northeast.
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Edinburgh
Scotland
Crawford McCullough
Ft. William
Ontario
Rotary Clubs
McCullough
Ilinois
Peggy Joyce branded infamous liar in court fight over alimony
In Chicago court Peggy Joyce is called an infamous liar by her third husband J Stanley Joyce and his counsel Alfred Austrian as she argues for 310 000 monthly alimony. The same report notes Lincoln Highway work near Franklin Grove Dixon and Elburn with openings planned by August and July 10 for asphalt sections and detours in place.
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Upstea Press
Chicago
Peggy Joyce
J. Stanley Joyce
Alfred Austrian
Peggy
Austrian
Sabath
Stanley Joyce
Franklin Grove
Chicago & North Western
Dixon
Nachusa
Sterling
Rochelle
Lincoln Way
Ashton
Services for Nate Sanford Tomorrow
Notice of death for Nate Sanford born October 8, 1852. He lived in DeKalb, later moved to Chicago. Survived by two daughters Mrs. Herman Sandgren and Mrs. Ralph Judd, both of Chicago. Funeral set for tomorrow at 2:30 PM at First Lutheran Church DeKalb. Burial Evergreen.
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A. Sanford
DeKalb
Chicago
Sanford
Ingra Sophie Sanford
Ralph Judd
First Lutheran Church
Evergreen
Aviators to Get Three Day Refresher at Chanutsfield
Reserve army aviators from the Sixth Corps Area will begin a three day refresher at Chanutsfield starting Friday. Local eligible flyers include Miles N. Culehan of Sycamore and Fred Gardner of RockMie, with others from Belvidere, Oregon, Rock Falls and Rockford expected.
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Chanutsfield
Sixth Corps
Port Sheridan
Miles N. Culehan
Sycamore
Fred Gardner
RockMie
Belvidere
Oregon
Rock Falls
Rockford
Little Girl Hurt at Local Playground Incident
Charlotte Peterson sustained a forehead gash when a swing struck her at the American Steel playground this morning. She was taken to the Peterson home on North Fourteenth Street where a physician treated the wound.
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Charlotte Peterson
Peterson
North Fourteenth Street
Mary Trumppin
Elaine Hammerstein Starred in The Miracle of Manhattan
Elaine Hammerstein headlines tonight in The Miracle of Manhattan, a film presented as her latest success with a princess persona noted in reviews and previews.
Three Fires Struck Rukavina Store In One Morning
Three separate blazes damaged the Steve Rukavina store in a single morning period. Fire Chief McEvoy cites uncertain origin for the first two fires and a third alarm after a firefighter spotted renewed smoke. Damage total runs under 560 dollars with extensive use of chemicals.
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Tenth
Oak
Steve Rukavina
Pire
McEvoy
Lieut
L. L. Smith
Troops Regain Control in Mingo Colony Bloodshed
In Williamson West Virginia on June 14 a renewed clash in the Lick Creek tent colony left miner Alexander Breedlove dead and state policeman James Bowles badly wounded. Major Davy and state police prompted a counterattack using vigilantes and machine gun armed units. Thirty seven suspects were captured and jailed for violating marshal law.
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United Press
Williamson
W. Va
Mingo
Alexander Breedlove
James Bowles
Lick Creek
Thomas Davy
Aged Chicago Woman Found Drowned in Park
The body of Mrs. Lizzie Jones, 78, was dragged from the Washington Park lagoon today. Police opened an investigation to determine whether the death was murder or suicide.
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Chicago
United Press
Lizsie Jones
Washington Park Lagoon
Ade
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