Autoist May Be Death by Own Action in Insurance Plot
Chris Smyth of Lincoln Dixon, 85 Lincoln, is linked to a Studebaker touring car found abandoned near Malta. Officials say Smyth threatened to kill himself to let his wife collect insurance for a new home, with leads placing him in Wheaton seeking road gang work. The car was damaged, tires burst, and taken to Malta.
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Chris Smyth
Lincolnw
Dixon
Osiarson
Malta
Smyth
Or’der
Larson
Malta Sarate
DeKalb
Wheaton
Death of Miss Annie Akers Shocks DeKalb Community
Announcement from Mr. and Mrs. J. V. Frost reports the death of Annie Akers, formerly a DeKalb resident who lived with the Frosts. Akers, who had a leg amputated due to gangrene, died Friday. Funeral services were held Sunday in Richmond, Indiana, at the home of Miss Akers.
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J. V. Frost
Annie Akers
Miss Akers
DeKalb
McVine Hospital
Richmond, In
Akers
Rails Removal Delayed for City Workmen Schedule
City crews postpone removing old Aurora line rails to next Monday morning due to other tasks. They planned to clear the property owned by Wel Joseph of Aurora and relaid pavement where rails are removed with street repairs to follow. No settlement yet with Illinois Power for streetcar track removal on former interurban routes.
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Aurora
Wel Joseph
Illinois Power Company
Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Katherine Quinn announced
The funeral of the late Mrs. Katherine Quinn will be held Friday morning at 11:00 from St Marys Church after services at her home. The notice states the date as Friday and specifies the church and time.
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Marry
Katherine Quinn
St. Mary's Church
Kathryn Quinn
M. F. Malone & Co
Ku Klux Klan Meeting Fringes South First St
Announcement for a Ku Klux Klan opening event south of the post office on South First Street with Protestant attendees invited and Mr. Moore as speaker. Also notes a sale at 167 Henaughan offering numerous home furnishings bargains during a closing out sale.
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Ku Klux Klan
South First St
Moore
Henaughan
Barb City Wins First in Window Contest
Barb City grocery window trim Mer Harvey Pierson won first prize in the Kiwanis contest for the Augustana Synodical convention. He receives 12 dollars. Harold Johnson of Anderson Brothers took second with eight dollars. Third place tied between Carl Ekstrom Swanson Brothers and Mrs J Rendell Rendell Jewelry. Votes: Barb City 62, Anderson Brothers 60, Swanson 57, Rendell 57, 317 votes cast.
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Barb City
Harvey Pierson
Pierson
Harold Johnson
Anderson Brothers
Carl Ekstrom
Swanson Brothers
J. Rendell
Rendell Jewelry
Kiwanis Club
Barth City Grocery
Rendell's
Dblomatist Brothers
Mail Workers Set to Strike in Dominion
Ottawa reports last minute government concessions aimed at halting a national postal walkout while telegraph ballots determine if the general strike continues. Acting Postmaster General Stewart prepares for action as Toronto sees 1,700 workers walk off, with warnings Parliament will act to keep mails moving. If generalized, mail could be tied up at borders and business harmed.
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United Press
Ottawa
Canada
Stewart
Toronto
Beloit Man Injured in Auto Accident
Beloit resident Joe Provinyne was injured early Tuesday when his car struck a road fence on the Rochelle to Rockford route. He was cut by shattered glass and treated at Rochelle hospital before being discharged later that day. Provinyne said he was traveling from DeKalb to Rochelle and missed the Rockford road turn. His vehicle was damaged, but he drove home to Beloit yesterday afternoon.
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Joe Provinyne
Beloit
Wis
Rochelle
Rockford
Mr. Provinyne
Mr. Provingne
DeKalb
Rockford Road
Miss Kivisto Funeral Services Held Saturday
Funeral services for Miss Wromia Kivisto who died after weeks of illness will be at two o clock Saturday at the Finnish church on State Street Ren Kortesneki officiating Final rites will be in the Oakwood cemetery family lot She was a popular member of Finnish societies and her death is a shock to friends and relatives in the city
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Wromia Kivisto
State Street
Ren Kortesneki
Oakwood Cemetery
Miss Kivisto
Johnsons Head Home From Minnesota Convention
Dr C J Johnson of St Peter Minnesota and his family depart by auto after visiting sisters Mrs T S Murray and the Lindbergs following Gustavus Adolphus College president’s role at the Lutheran Synod convention.
Gun Battle Over Homes In West Virginia Mine Strike
In Morgantown on June 19 a gun battle erupted over the Draydy mine dispute controlled by Warner coal. Troops were called as non union workers clashed with miners guarding company homes. One man was seriously injured and fires destroyed Woodman hall as dynamite and hundreds of shots were exchanged. Women and children sought shelter in cellars amid the violence.
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Waited Press
Morgantown
W. Va
Draydy
Warner Coal Company
Woodman Hall
Contemplate Changes for Bus Schedule
Northern Illinois Service plans changes to Geneva to Dixon routes after overhaul of current fleet. Complete rebuilding and repainting of a bus will allow continuous service from Geneva to Dixon without passenger transfers, reducing layovers and standardizing an hour and a half schedule. Officials aim to have one company operate the entire route to streamline dispatch and improve efficiency.
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Northern Illinois Service Company
Geneva
Dixon
Claude Laker
DeKalb
Rochelle
Mrs Springer Undergoes Morning Appendectomy
Mrs Springer underwent an appendicitis operation this morning at City Hospital and is reported recovering well with discharge anticipated soon. Former DeKalb county public health nurse, she worked with rural schools and community health programs for several years and is well known locally.
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Springer
Walter Springer
DeKalb County Public Health Ourse
American Steel and Wire Company
City Hospital
Makes Tour In Interests Of Benefit Club Bridge Work
A call went out to 400 willing men to help build a bridge across the Kishwaukee at Pershing Park. Legionnaires seek non veterans to donate part of Saturday morning with hammers and saws to erect an automobile bridge for fans attending the ball game.
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New Bridge
Pershing Park
Legionnaires
Legion
Legion Post
Yankee Flyers Safe In Bangkok Today
American round the world flyers arrived in Bangkok Siam yesterday after a long sea voyage, according to advices here. June brides can save dollars at Henaughan's during a big sale with bargains and promotional offers featured on page 3.
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Yankee
Bangkok
United Press
Shanghai
China
Siam
Toay
Henaughan’s
Mail Car Robbery Crew Held Up in Chicago
Police report a group of bandits robbed a Chicago mail car near Rondent, taking an amount between 100000 and 300000 dollars. A photo shows the crew and a shattered window after the heist, with several arrests noted.
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HesMitable Securifie
Chicago
Mewankeon
St. Paul
Rondent
Seoyhe
Gas Poison In Senate Seats Rhode Island Mystery
Providence, June 19 United Press reports a gas odor filled the Rhode Island Senate chamber during a tense session over constitutional convention and an annual appropriation bill. Senators remained, a reporter fainted, and Governor Flyon acted as doctors searched for the soaked liquid. a chemist was summoned to analyze the liquid.
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United Press
Providence
Rhode Island -Sea
Senate
Toulin
Flyon
Thor
Alumni Banquet At High School Expected To Be Largest Ever
Alumni to meet at the high school tomorrow night with reservations closed at noon today. The event, one of the largest in school history, will feature a WH reception and Beaman's orchestra. Notable attendees include Alice Hopkins Bradt and Ella Watson Davis from the first graduating class. The graduating class this year is 94 members, the largest yet.
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High School
Chipter
Jry
Alice Hopkins Bradt
Ella Watson Davis
Beaman
Oretra
Ches
Windstedt Attends Swedish Mission Conference in Chicago
Rev. Windstedt travels to Chicago with Emil G. Winstedt and Franc Swanstrom of the Swedish Mission Church to attend the annual conference of the Swedish Evangelical Mission Covenant of America at Mission Tabernacle. The DeKalb pair join Mrs. Winstedt and family for the gathering, which marks the church’s fourth anniversary and runs into early next week with all sessions attended.
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Nev
Emil G. Winstedt
Franc Swanstrom
Swedish Mission Church
Chicago
Swedish Evangelical Mission Covenant of America
Msion Tabernacle
Klan Meeting Planned Friday at Plank Farm
A large turnout is expected for a Friday evening Klan meeting at Frank Plank farm on South First Street Road. The program includes music and speeches with Mr. Moore as the speaker and a DeKalb band of 15 teens set to perform. A light lunch is promised and the event is open to Protestants in line with the organizers.
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Kuu Klux Klan
Frank Plank Farm
South First Street
de- Kath
Moore
McAdoo Plots Swift Campaign For Democratic Nomination
William Gibbs McAdoo convenes strategists to expedite his bid for the Democratic presidential nomination on or before the 10th ballot. Opponents plan to extend the fight to deny his path, while Al Smith backers weigh a political union with Hea publications as a peace move amid a long nominating battle.
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New York
N. Y
William Gibbs McAdoo
Treasury
Judge Rockwell
McAdoo
George Brennan
Ilinois
al Smith
James M. Cox
Hea Publications
Reds Control Convention of Third Party Nominates LaFollette
United Press report from Convention Hall in St Paul Minnesota notes the third party convention nominated Senator Robert LaFollette for president by an overwhelming majority after a spirited contest. The June 19 dispatch also states a new Farmer Labor party with Communists in power is now set going with a national committee granting Communists at least equal representation.
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Unitedress
Convention Hall
St. Paul
Minn
Third Party
Robert LaFollette
LaFollette
Farmer Labor Party
Commmunists
Unofficial reports peg 86 in shade for today
Unofficial Elks club reports place today’s thermometer at 86 in the shade, marking the peak of summer. City officials forecast several additional warm days ahead this month.
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Elks Club
Sternheim Lectures At State Teachers College
Dr Emanuel Sternheim noted lecturer and critic spoke at the state teachers college today during the general exercise hour and will speak again tomorrow with separate sessions for student groups He discussed H G Wells and other books and will make his talks free to the public Attendees may go to the college auditorium at 11 15 each morning.
Former DeKalb Resident Plans to Return Here
Michael Brein a DeKalb native now living in Chicago returned to DeKalb after a several day visit at the Charles Klein home on North Third street He renewed longtime acquaintances and praised the city saying he is seriously considering making DeKalb his future home He hinted he would return very soon for another stay
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Michael Brein
Chicago
Charles Klein
North Third Street
Mr. Brein
DeKalb
Buia
Garden Club Hosts Elgin Club Tour in DeKalb
DeKalb Garden Club entertained Elgin members this afternoon at the E P Ellwood home after tours of gardens on the state college campus and various Ellwood properties. Five o clock tea followed the inspection with Elgin members joining the hosts on the Ellwood lawn. This visit mirrors a prior DeKalb foray to Elgin and underscores shared club interests.
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DeKalb Garden Club
Elgin
E. P. Ellwood
Ellwood
Elkin
State College
DeKalb Club
Three Killed Today In Railroad Wreck
Nashville dispatch reports a collision near Adairsville Georgia between a Nashville Chattanooga St Louis passenger train and a work train. Three trainmen were killed instantly and many passengers injured as both engines were wrecked and early coaches derailed.
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iBy United Press
Nashville, Tenn
Nashville
Chattanooga
St. Louis
Adairsville
Sycamore Toreadors On the Coast Seek Police Honor
Local chatter mocks California visitors from Sycamore aiming to join the Los Angeles police and detective squads. Criminology brag from Notre Dame alumni, with gossip about their past and salt of the land accusations.
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Sycamore
Pacific Coast
Lizzie
Los Angeles
University of Notre Dame
Grand Old School
West
Chautauqua Opens in DeKalb with Free Morning Sessions
The five day Junior Chautauqua begins in DeKalb at the Elks yard with Miss Sara Bloom leading free games for children. Evening shows feature J W Zellner and the Wells Duo while advance ticket sales rise, and access is via Lincoln Highway First streets gate along the Elks grounds.
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Elks’ Yard
Sara Bloom
DeKalb
Miss Bloom
Bible School
Wells
J. W. Zellner
Ambrose Wyrick
Charles Mitchell
Elks
Lincoln High
First Street
Elks of
Twin Cities Visited by Terrific Storm
A violent wind and rain storm swept the twin cities of the northwest causing damage in the thousands of dollars. Hundreds of basements were flooded and electrical disturbances intensified the storm’s fury.
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United Press
St Paul
Minn
Henaughan's Great Closing Out Sele
One third to one half off original prices at Henaughan’s Great Closing Sale. Shop wide reductions on all merchandise with emphasis on clearance items and final markdowns. Prices slashed across departments as closing approaches.
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Henaughan
Sele
Lenz Store Reopens With Fresh Paint After Ownership Change
The drug store once operated by Charles Powell has new owner Mr Leng. For several days the shop underwent renovation and redecorating delivering a spotless, neat appearance and a bright, refreshed interior.
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Chautauqua Assembly
Malta Garage
Llinois
Dominion
Call Laker
Bono
Morganstown
Aston
Here
Company Honees
Frank Swanstrom
North Sur Henn Society
Lia
Minne
Swanstrom
St. Mary's Pa
Muldoon
Daged Rressi
Washington
Navy
San Diego
Maple Park Opera -House
St. Mary’s Church
Rev. Windstedt
Klan
Plank Farm
St. Mary’s
Reds
Garden Club
Elgin Club
London
Becaus
California
United States
Holy Lands
Russian Empire
Ne Line
Isc
Avalon
Notre Dame
Zellner
Twin Cities
Hal Mn
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