Governor Len Small Conspiracy Case Near Verdict
Waukegan Illinois June 21 The conspiracy case against Governor Len Small will go to the jury at noon Saturday with closing arguments to follow by agreement. Attorneys for both sides will speak about two hours each and the defense produced one document to rebut earlier evidence. Judge Claire Edwards ordered night court to finish arguments by Saturday noon to avoid weekend adjournment. Closing appeals to the jury were expected to begin during the day.
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United Press
Waukegan
Lén Small
C. C. Lee Forgee
Coort
Auditor
Len ‘Small
Fred E. Sterling
Claire Edwards
Ill
Len Small
Wolf In Sheep Skin Nabbed In California
Usnew rere reports temperance advocate charged with marrying multiple women across states to defraud them. Arrested at Sierra Madre with alleged sister helper Mrs Ethel Turner Oswaldston. Stewart linked to a Pittsburg ordained minister alias and bigamy warrants elsewhere. Earlier Brown alias tied to Maud Hendricks death case in Hayward. case dismissed for lack of evidence.
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Rey Temperance Advocate
Sierra Madre Mear
Stewart
Ethel Turner Oswaldston
Pittsburg
Scotland
Boston
Indianapolis
New York
Detroit
Brown
Maud Hendricks
Hayward
Cal
Harvester Man McCormick Shows Renewed Vigor After Surgery
Harold F. McCormick displays renewed vigor a week after a glands operation. Attendants report flushed cheeks and cheerful mood. Dr. V. D. Lespinasse says he may leave hospital Friday. Plans are secret but Europe with his daughter Mathilde is contemplated. A luxury stateroom on the Olympic is noted as possibly reserved for him.
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Unie Eyes
Chicago
Ill
Harold F. McCormick
Mathilde
New York
N. Y
Olympic
International Harvester Company
Army Trucks in City on Route to Camp Custer
Army trucks passed through DeKalb on the way from Camp Grant to Camp Custer as part of a larger equipment and personnel distribution. The convoy included a camp kitchen unit and several other support outfits, with a mention of a snag affecting the route.
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DeKalblot
Camp Grant
Camp Custer
Camp Gyn
Highway bids set to open July 6 in 16 Illinois counties
The division of highways announces July 6 as the bid opening date for 91 miles of hard road 21 bridges and 15 miles of grading across 16 Illinois counties. Governor Len Small disclosed the sections advertised at Wauregan with the announcement.
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Springfield
Division of Highways
Len Small
Wauregan
Eontie
Gollmar Bros Circus Draws 8000 In DeKalb Attendance
Gollmar Bros. circus thrilled DeKalb with two capacity shows despite an official estimate of 8000 in attendance. Audiences praised the Guilfoyles wild animal acts and a 16 act simultaneous display, with many noting the event surpassed expectations and rivals in novelty. The crowd declared it the best circus seen in the city.
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Gollmar Bros
Gollmar Bros. Circus
DeKalb
Ringling Bros
Guilfoyles
Golimar Bros
Lould
Bartzen Campaign Visit Draws Democratic Delegation
A visiting party of Democratic politicians led by Peter Bartzen, former Cook County commissioner and state treasurer candidate opposing Oscar Nelson, met in DeKalb this morning. The group included Simon J. Gorman and other notable figures as they traveled toward Rockford.
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Bartzen
Oscar
Simon J. Gorman
Rockford
Farm Bloc Moves to Fast Action on Grain Bill
Under farm bloc pressure the House Rules Committee reported a special rule allowing immediate floor action on the Capper-Tinder bill restoring federal regulation of grain exchanges. House leaders plan to take the measure to the floor tomorrow or Friday morning.
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United Pessy
Washington, D. C
House Rules Committee
House
La Follette Moves Fight Into Senate Ammendment Try
Wisconsin Senator Lafollette escalated his assault on the Supreme Court in Washington today. He announced plans to introduce a constitutional amendment to curb the court's powers.
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Washington
D. C
Supreme Court of the United States
Senate
Lafollette
Wisconsin
Plans in Secret for Joint Strike by Unions
United Mine Workers and rail unions meet in Cincinnati to discuss a joint strike program while keeping plans secret. The late night conference focused on legal risks, including possible conspiracy charges if the groups coordinate a coal shipment stoppage affecting interstate commerce.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
United Mine Workers and
The
American Federation of Law
Runaway marriages targeted by 2 million women clubs
United Press reports at Chautauqua that the Federation of Women's Clubs backs reform to abolish state marriage and divorce statutes and push a federal law. The drive follows failed attempts for uniform laws, with Genevieve Parkhurst and Mrs. Thomas Winter among leaders backing the plan.
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United Press
Thomas Winter
Minneapolis
Marriage and Divorce Rules From Convention Address
The convention outlines marriage rules allowing 21 year olds to wed without parental consent with two week banns. It mandates physicians certificates for both parties at license, and lists grounds for divorce including cruelty desertion infidelity and drunkenness with final decrees after a one year waiting period. Custody favors the mother unless unfit. Mrs Thomas Winter opens the proceedings in Minneapolis as 1500 delegates from 50,000 clubs attend.
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Thomas Winter
Minneapolis
Perkins Free Upon Message From Kentucky
A Kentucky sheriff telegram ordered release of Perkins who was detained here. Local police had no explanation and no further information on the case.
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G. TV. Een
Kentucky
Harrodsburg
Perkins
Seducer Is Killed by Daughter's Father in New York Cellar
New York June 21. Stephena Soprano killed the man accused of attacking his seven year old daughter Lilian in a cellar. The victim, Thomas Meighan aged 62, fought fiercely but was hacked to death. Soprano surrendered saying he defended his family.
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Lusten
New York
N. Y
Stephena Soprano
Lilian
Thomas Meighan
Meighan
Soprano
Bandit Take Downstairs Diamond Shop Heist News
Chicago report on a daylight raid at a diamond shop led by Harry Kaplan and a partner. Klein and a clerk resisted a holdup. over $125,000 in diamonds scattered as Klein was knocked unconscious. A chase followed with one bandit captured, the second fleeing. Inventory needed to determine the loss.
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United Dressy
Chicago
H. Klein
Klein
Flood Waters Do Harm in Texas Valley Action
Rio Grande floods threaten Hidalgo and Cameron counties. Army aviators drop food bags to stranded farmers and ranchers marooned in upper valley towns. Flooding affects vast areas as lower valley reports extensive damage to rock acreage and tropical fruit farms.
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Laredo
Texas
Rio Grands
Gulf
Dey
Hidalgo
Cameron
Sound advice at St Marys graduation program
Edward A Ceiney at Washington University addressed St Marys school's graduating class at St Marys hall. He spoke on body soul and sanctifying grace, praised Rev J A Solon and the school sisters, commended the students and urged them to continue their education beyond high school toward college if possible.
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Edward A. Ceiney
Ph. L
Washington University
St. Marys School
St. Mary's Hall
Father Cerney
Aurora
Father Solon
DeKalb
University of Washington
J. A. Solon
Campaign Manager Reports Daily Vote Counts in Evening Ed
The campaign manager tallies votes each evening and notes standings in the next edition. Changes reflect the tally from the previous night’s count.
District 1 and 2 election district listings for DeKalb area
The document lists district boundaries and a roster of resident voters across DeKalb and surrounding towns. It names individuals by surname and given name with associated amounts or identifiers within Districts 1 2 and 3, including Malta Shabbona Sycamore Hinckley and Genoa.
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Edna Byre
Malta
Guy Housewirt
Cortld
Rose Carpenter
Lin Hwy
J. F. Farrell
Dek
Elmer Shoop
Mary Jane Slade
DeKalb Ri
L. H. Solberg
Pearl Frost
Lincoln Highway
DeKalb
Francis Henigan
Sycamore
Harry Love
Ruth Bomp
Esmond
Tiice Carlson
Kirkland
Mathew Coffey
Clare
Haze] Weaver
Mable Anderson
C. O. Goding
Genoa
Evelyn Paulson
Ray J. Eychaner
San Salvador Floods Kill Hundreds, City Ruined
Cable reports from the American Red Cross in Washington state that San Salvador was hit by floods on June 14 killing hundreds and leaving the city in ruins. Red Cross officials said initial casualty figures were lower than later estimates and that relief funds have been cabled.
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Washington, D. C
San Salvador
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Circuit Court Holds First Joint Session in DeKalb County
For the first time in DeKalb county circuit court history both criminal and civil cases were heard in the same session. Judge Clinton F. Irwin presided over common law matters while Judge Adam C. Cliffe managed criminal cases. Both branches sat together yesterday marking a historic joint session.
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Circuit Court
DeKalb County
Clinton F. Irwin
Adam C. Cliffe
Frank Eddy Undergoes Operation at Smith Offices
Frank Eddy was operated on yesterday by Dr. Smith to remove an abscess from his head. Eddy has suffered recently from the affliction and the procedure is expected to bring material benefit.
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Frank Eddy
Eddy
Yes
Smith
Prince of Wales Returns Home After India and Japan Tour
The Prince of Wales was greeted by vast crowds in Plymouth and welcomed at Buckingham Palace on his return from a seven month tour of India and Japan. The warm reception reflected official and popular appreciation for his travels and duties abroad.
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Wales
Fay
Baroes
Plymouth
England
Prince of Wales
India
Japan
London
Buckingham Palace
Will Take Week to Get Jurors for Murphy
Chicago June 21 with only one juror tentatively accepted indications were today that more than a week would be required to select a jury to hear evidence in the trial of Tim Murphy Don Shea and Fred Mader accused of murder in connection with labor troubles Chicago's big three. The weather for Illinois generally fair tonight and Thursday somewhat warmer in northeast portion.
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Ubmew Rress
Chicago
Til
Tim Murphy
Don Shea
Fred Mader
Subscrib ers Interest Boosts Votes in Chronicle Campaign
Campaign notes emphasize strong public interest and subscriptions as votes. New mail and carrier subscribers can yield tens of thousands of votes per year with second payments, old subscribers add substantial counts. The Seventh Week Gold Prize rewards active workers and all candidates share equal chances under firm rules.
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Chronicle
Farm Bureau Decennial set to draw large DeKalb crowd
Weather permitting on Friday June 30 the Farm Bureau Decennial Celebration is expected to attract the largest attendance ever in DeKalb county. The U S Agricultural Association reports advance notices from twenty counties show lodging for 193 people, with Cumberland sending eight by rail and none by auto, Carroll twelve by rail and twelve by auto, Clark ten by rail, Grundy unspecified.
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Farm Bureau
DeKalb County
Us Agricultural Association Toay
Cumberland
Carroll
Clark
Grundy
Harding sign aids road plan with 1900000 apportionment
Washington reports a plan to build 25,000 miles of roads under a new appropriation bill. President Harding signed the measure, with $1.9 million allocated for road work nationwide. Illinois is slated to receive about $2.16 million for the year ending 1923, to be state matched and kept separate from existing funds.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Harding
Department of Agriculture Fech
Illinois
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