Fine Class Graduation Honors Greet St Mary’s 1925
A class of 18 graduates at St Mary’s hall received diplomas in a Thursday ceremony. Father J P McGuire presented the diplomas, Rev T J Birmingham delivered the address urging continued schooling and religious training. Various attendance and achievement honors were awarded by Father Solon, with medals to numerous pupils across multiple grades.
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St. Mary's Hall
St. Mary's
J. P. McGuire
Aurora
T. J. Birmingham
Father Birmingham
J. A. Solon
John VaRonca
John McCormick
Nicholas Peshut
Perry Iani
Madeline Faivre
James Hall
Delia Sauter
James Fieud
Rose Kerzich
Evelyn Masterson
Anna Skelley
Nellie Stefani
Rita Sauter
Mary Peshut
Julia Kaisher
Harold Bemis
Orville Gregory
Bertrand Schlugater
Gerald Concidine
Nk Hope
Anthony Kerzich
Hel Montavon
Charles Lawler
Josse Wielert
Donnell Murphy
Mary Kerzich
Rina Darin
Helen Misner
Vincent Naber
Catherine Peshut
George Felder
Josephine Powers
Alice Deegan
Gladys Concidine
Frank Kerzich
Edward Conlin
Dorothy Donnelly
Helen Montaven
Helen Gering
Margaret Boland
Arline Redmond
Fern Johnson
Lucile Faivre
Paul Black
Loretta Gorzinski
E. E. Gallagher
Eleanor Case
Eleanore Case
Dorothy Malone
Katherine Conor
Paul Fisher
Donald O'Brien
Agnes
Celia Mullen
Philomina Gorgzinski
Annette Shelley
Eileen Faivre
Mary Kane
Arline Gorzinski
Bradt Named to 1925 26 American Bankers Committee
Bradt of the First National Bank of this city and Illinois Bankers Association executive committee member will join the 1925 26 executive committee of the American Bankers Association. He was the sole local attendee at Peoria's Illinois Bankers Association convention. The ABA executive committee governs the national bank group, meeting twice yearly, with Bradt planning active participation. The Illinois convention highlighted speakers including Attorney General Oscar Carlstrom United States Senator Charles Deneen and William E Knox Bowery Savings Bank New York City president and ABA president designate for 1927. Charles Sheffield was elected Illinois bankers association president elect Wayne Hummer LaSalle was named president for 1924 25.
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E. Bradt
First National Bank
Ilinois Banker's Association
American Bankers’ Association
Ilinois Bankers’ Association
Peoria
Bradt
State Association
Oscar Carlstrom
United States
Charles Deneen
William E. Knox
Bowery Savings Bank
New York City
American Ankers’ Association
Knox
M. A.taylor
First Trust & Savings Bank of Chicago
National Association
Charles Sheffield
Allinoinker's Association
Wayne Hummer
LaSalle
Association
Polar Party Sets Sail For Frozen North Expedition
From Wiscasset Maine on June 20 the McMillan navy arctic expedition began its voyage down the Sheepscot in the Peary Herouin and Peary ships. Three airplanes ride on the after deck as launches and yachts lead the procession, part of what is described as the government’s most ambitious polar venture since Peary claimed the pole.
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United Press
Wiscasset
Maine
Sheepscott
McMillen Navy
Herouin
Peary
Morth
McMillan
Lincoln Highway Garage Ad for Used Cars and Trucks
Be sure to see our Used Cars and Trucks before buying. All in good running condition. Lincoln Highway Garage. Phone 444, 166.
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Lincoln Highway
Three Burt in Mishap Near Malta Des Moines Trio Injured
S N Disbrow a Des Moines newspaper man his 14 year old son and Mrs George Wambolt of Des Moines were injured when a Dodge sedan left the road near Malta and tipped over. They were freed after bystanders lifted the car and then sought medical care before continuing to Chicago with later train connections arranged at Geneva.
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S. N. Disbrow
George Wambolt
Des Moines
Iowa
West
Malta
Chicago
Disbrow
Des Moines Auto
E. J. Raymond
Geneva
Two DeKalb Residents Involved In War Savings Trial
DeKalb residents W A Woods and R T Smith played key roles in the federal trial of Dr Spencer Brown charged with altering and possessing stolen war savings stamps. Smith served on the jury and the court sentenced Brown to 15 years hard labor and a $5000 fine. Woods, a former Paw Paw postmaster and witness for the government, linked stamps found at Brown’s Antioch home to the Paw Paw bank robbery.
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DeKalb
W. A. Woods
Standard Oil Company
R. T. Smith
Spencer Brown
Adam C. Cliffe
Dr.rown
Mr. Woods
Brown
Antioch
Chicago
Woods
Paw Paw
War Savings
PawPaw Bank
City Court Session Held This Afternoon
Special assessment matters were expected to be brought before the city court session this afternoon. Court was adjourned from ten to two due to Judge H. W. McEwen being in Sycamore on business.
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H. W. McEwen
Sycamore
Doctor Farman testifies in Shepherd murder trial at Chicago
Dr Charles C Farman testified for the state in the William D Shepherd case claiming Shepherd contracted typhoid fever germs from him. The testimony is central to the prosecution's theory that Shepherd murdered his ward, William E B McClintock, a millionaire.
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Charles C Farman
William D. Shepherd
Chicago
Powers Ready to Discuss Shanghai Settlement Concession
Washington dispatch reports the state department says foreign domination of the Shanghai international settlement may be discussed by powers in response to Chinese requests. Peking diplomats indicated they might seek authorizations to discuss in friendly terms the Shanghai proposal on settlement organization and justice administration. The move follows the June 11 impasse that ended Shanghai conference talks between the diplomatic corps and the Chinese government.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Shanghai
State Department
Peking
Money Sharks Probe Usury Scheme Resumes Nationwide Drive
Washington June 20 The United States secret service launched a nationwide drive to target money lenders who loan to former service men using adjusted compensation certificates as security. San Antonio operatives seized 235 certificates from a lender charging about 100 percent on advances, with evidence turned over to the U S district attorney in San Antonio for action.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
United States Secret Service
Moran
San Antonio
United States District Attorney
Legion Post Meeting Set For Monday Night
DeKalb American Legion Post calls all members to attend Monday at eight in the post rooms. Key agenda includes the Spring Festival success this week on the carnival grounds and plans for Defense Day observed July Fourth.
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American Legion
DeKalb Post
Excursion Bus Leaves Sycamore for Chicago Trip
A bus will depart Sycamore at 8 o clock Sunday for the Chicago excursion. The return trip from DeKalb will occur in the evening with the special train operated by Northern Illinois Service Co. 166
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Sycamore
Chicago
DeKalb
Northern Illinois Service Co
Illinois legislature nears end as bills pass late night
Springfield June 20 Illinois lawmakers near session close after wrangles in conference committee. Boehms drug store bill requires owners officers or partners to be registered pharmacists by 1926. Other actions include electrical contractor rules, $600 yearly for a military school pupil, a $2 million tuberculosis program, and adoption of the state anthem Ilinds. A midnight tribute honored Rep William Weis on his 50th birthday.
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United Press
Springfield
Tic
T Boehm
Boehm
Es Carthy
House
Senate
Conference Committee
Bohrer
Ellrod
William Weis
Waukegan
Flusher truck arrives for inspection by city officials
City council members and officials inspected the International truck chosen as the chassis for the new street flusher. The vehicle arrived last evening and will stay until Monday before heading to Oregon for installation. The flusher is expected to reach the city around July first.FERNS Boston and Whitmann ferns offered at reasonable prices by Custer's Gardens. Phone 996.
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Oregon
Boston
Whitmann
Custer's Gardens
Colored Man Taken to the County Jail
Sam McBee a resident of Sycamore, colored, was taken to the county jail at Sycamore yesterday and will remain until Monday to face a charge of intoxicated condition and possessing intoxicating liquor. He was arrested Thursday night near the carnival grounds by a DeKalb police officer and brought to the city station. Sheriff Crawford retrieved the prisoner yesterday. J. S. Price of Benton, TH, remains in the city jail after Thursday night arrest for intoxication as his unsteady condition prevented transport.
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Sam McBee
Sycamore
DeKalb Poice
Crawford
J. 5. Price
Benton, TH
Election for Senator Will Be Called Soon
Madison Wisconsin June 20 Governor Blaine of Wisconsin probably will call a special election to choose a successor to Senator Robert M La Follette. The executive favors election over appointment and would prefer elections for all officers. Bob La Follette, though young, may run for the senatorial seat.
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Madison
Wis
Blaine
Wisconsin
Robert M. la Follette
Oon
Bob la Follette
Traitors Identified Among Bank Officials in Paris
June 20 Paris officials face a prosecutor general complaint accusing Communist Deputies Doreau and Marty of intelligence with the enemy the Rifbians. The case stems from alleged diversion of military documents to Abd El Krim with the Moroccan campaign. Premier Painleve plans to reveal facts to the Chamber of Deputies and seek removal of immunity to begin proceedings.
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Bank of
Paris
France
Doreau
Marty
Abd el Krim
Painleve
Chamber of Deuuties
Senate backs down on normal schools funding in bill
Springfield June 20 United Press Senator Decks death penalty bill for robbery with a gun failed 70 to in the House. The Senate backed its demand for the House to recede from adding 106000 to normal school funding now totaling 3152926. Illinois will not have county health superintendents. The terminable permit bill became law when Governor Small signed it creating a commission to study need and feasibility of such permits and other utilities legislation. Three house bills were signed today.
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Ate
House
Senator Deck
Illinois
Glackin
Small
Supreme Court to resolve Teapot Dome and Elk Hill oil lease clash
Washington June 20 United States Supreme Court likely to harmonize divergent federal findings in the Teapot Dome and Elk Hill oil lease cases. Doheny and Sinclair appeals advance via circuit courts, risking lengthy delays. central issue is legality of the Harding administration order transferring navy oil reserves to the interior department. McCormick denied leases as illegal Kennedy found order legal but immaterial.
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Washington, D. C
United States Supreme Court
McCormick
Kennedy
Teapot Dome
Elk Hill
High Tribunal
Doheny
Sinclair
Circuit Court of Appeals
Supreme Court
Harding
Navy
Navy Department
Interior Department
Fight On Fight Law for Veto by Small
Chicago religious and civic groups urge pastors to secure letters and telegrams to Governor Small in Springfield to veto the ten round boxing bill seen as a highly commercialized professional prize fight measure. The coalition includes Chicago Church Federation and several law and order leagues. The referendum feature is expected to revive old saloon versus no saloon tensions and local option battles.
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Chicago
Illinois
Small
Chicago Church Federation
Rock River Conference
Illinois Civic League
Chicago Law and Order League
Lake County Law and Order League
Home from fishing trip returns to city
North William Minigen and Dennis Collins return from a four day fishing trip near Whitewater Wisconsin. They report good fishing and good fortune in the north. Annual flowers Salvias asters snapdragons and Verbenas geraniums and coleus offered at reduced prices from Custers Gardens with phone number 996 and 166. Special music advertised at the Innovation noon and evening on Sunday June 21.
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William Minigen
Dennis Collins
Whitewater
Wis
Youn
Custer’s
Innovation
Road Closure Planned Monday on DeKalb Sycamore Route
DeKalb and Sycamore residents face a Monday morning closure of the road from the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul crossing to Sycamore city limits. Detours via Cortland or Five Corners will be used while cement work begins on the Sycamore road delaying traffic for about two months.
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DeKalb-Sycamore
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Sycamore
Electric Park
Percy Pelton
Tullnois
Five Corners
Cortland
Ing
A. FP. Self
Sycamore Road
Somonauk Street
Lincoln Highway
Dry Forces In Fatal Battle Over Mistake
In Huntington West Virginia on June 20 prohibition forces from state and federal units clashed at Camp Creek Wayne County mistaking each other for moonshine raiders. Federal field chief William F Porter was killed shot through the heart and state officers W E Workman and George Ball were wounded and rushed to nearby hospitals with dire prospects for survival.
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United Press
Huntington
W. Va
William F. Porter
West Virginia
W. E. Workman
George Ball
Camp Creek
Wayne County
Ao Hill
Porter
Workman
Ball
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Malta Garage
Bell Restaurant
de CC Farman
JYNCA
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Springfield, Til
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DeKalb- Sycamore Road
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