Riot, murder shake Herrin mine strike chaos
Two unidentified strike breakers were killed during a melee near Herrin Illinois as moonshiners and sympathizers attacked guards and mine officials. Officials moved to quell violence amid fear of broader riot with troops on standby and inquest dates pending. Local authorities faced difficulty identifying attackers while calls for swift prosecutions grew from state leaders.
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Herrin
Sam M. Hunter
National Guard
Mel Hunter
Colonel Hunter
Williamson County
C. A. McDowell
Crect
Chicago
Len Small
Publicity Man Clarke Felgar Leaves Dixon After Illness
Clarke B. Felgar publicity man with the Siegrist and Silbon carnival shows, fell ill in De Kalb and Dixon last week. He left Tuesday night for Kansas City with Mrs. Felgar, after consulting his family physician. Felgar, well known and liked in De Kalb and Dixon, hoped to return soon to the circus engagement.
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Clarke B. Felgar
Siegrist & Silbon
Dixon, Jand
Kansas City
Felgar
DeKalb
Society Circus
Dixon
DeKalb Ellis
Clarke Felgar
Lincoln Highway Clean-Up Hopes From City Officials
Superintendent Peter Yde and local inspectors and businessmen expect the Lincoln Highway to be cleaned within a day or two. They warn rain will wash paper and rubbish into the trains if the job is not properly finished. Workers continue tearing up North Second street and laying new brick while Freeport firm work proceeds, pending any needed watch on Third street.
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Peter Yde
Lincoln Highway
Yde
North Second Street
Freeport
Third Street
Rochelle Loses Battle Over Route for State Highway 2
State highway No. 2 routing dispute ended with a department ruling placing the road along the projected path. Route will traverse Decatur Bloomington El Paso Wenona Minoak LaSalle Peru Mendota Dixon Oregon and Rockford per State Superintendent Rank T. Sheets.
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Rochelle
Rank T. Sheets
Highwa
Decatur
Bloomington
el Paso
Wenona
Minoak
LaSalle
Peru
Mendota Dixon
Oregon
Rockford
Program of Great Day at Decennial Celebration
The morning portion of the June 20 celebration features a De Kalb Military Band program with Band Selections at 9:30 and an 10:00 a m lineup including an Address of Welcome by Henry H Parke Invocation by Rev E W Magnuson, and talks by Eugene Davenport J R Howard Governor J A O Preus plus Farm Bureau and university speakers. A 2:00 p m pageant Forward Farm Bureau directed by Nina B Lamkin outlines the birth and growth of Farm Bureau and related service ideas.
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Fordward Farm Bureau
DeKalb Military Band
Henry H. Parke
E. W. Magnusson
Howard Leonard
Illinois Agricultural Association
Eugene Daveport
College of Agriculture
University of Ilinois
J. R. Howard
American Farm Bureau Federation
J. A. O Preus
Minnesota
Forward Farm Bureau
Nina B. Lamkin
Community Service, Inc
New York City
Farm Bureau
Farmers' Institute
Farm Press
Mll
Nois
First Hospital Room Ready for Inspection in DeKalb
DeKalb residents may tour a completed hospital room Monday from ten to four as the hospital board led by Frank Anderson John Boyle and Frank Whitgrove presents one furnished room. The room on the second floor facing east includes bed four chairs two tables and linens with a cost of 300 for a single bed room and 375 for a two bed setup.
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DeKalb
Frank Anderson
John Boyle
Frank Whitgrove
John G. Boyle
Police Solve Puzzle Over Stolen Coat Incident
In a case before Judge V A Glidden, a lady reported a valuable coat missing from a limousine. The chauffeur searched and returned with the package claiming he found it with a boy. no name or report to police was made.
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V. A. Glidden
Final Rehearsal Instructions for Decennial Pageant Groups
DeKalb County agents and group leaders receive instructions for the June 24 Final Rehearsal at the Normal School grounds. Group placement, entrances, signals, timing, costumes, equipment, transportation, camping, housing, and meals are outlined with emphasis on punctuality and coordination for a professional result.
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DeKalbr
L. B
R. B
Farmers’ Institute
DeKalb
Willle
Trafficc
Would Limit Bonus to Men Needing the Aid Fee
Senate considering an amendment to cap veterans bonuses at two thousand dollars annually. Senator Williams of Mississippi proposed the measure to exclude many ex service members from receiving extra aid. The move aims to restrict bonus distribution to those most in need within the veteran population.
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UnIed Press
Washington, D. C
Senate Today
Williams
Miss
Alleged Head of Dope Ring Taken in Illinois Raid
Charles Dawson, named by federal agents as head of a Central Illinois dope ring, was arrested and released on a 2500 dollar bond after a raid on his Springfield garage yielded several hundred dollars of morphine. Agents continued the hunt for more evidence today.
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Springfield
Charles Dawson
Contestant standings by district in DeKalb area vote tally
The Campaign Manager reports evening vote tallies with next day standings. Districts cover DeKalb city and surrounding areas north south and district three lists top candidates including Mildred Lindgren Edith Pennington Myrtle Lindgren Gladys Hord and Francis Henigan with figures ranging from about 109000 to 252000 in various precincts and towns such as Malta Shabbona Hinckley Kirkland Esmond Sycamore and DeKalb.
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DeKalb
Mildred Lindgren
Edith Pennington
Margaret Gleason
Myrtle Lindgren
Florence Farb
Ida Nordlund
Olive Dietrick
Mildred Vanderbeek - Berniece Backus
Edith Garman
Lincoln Highway
Harry Love
Francis Henigan
Sycamore
Ruth Bomp
Esmond
Alice Carlson
Kirkland
Mathew Coffey
Clare
Hazel Weaver
Mable Anderson
Map
Evelyn Paulson
Kirkl'arl
Plot to Slay Many in Britain Leaves City on Edge
London reports a major Sinn Fein round-up and a widening plot to kill prominent figures including Lloyd George. Investigations consider James O'Brien an American and flag a large Irish Army linked conspiracy. In Dublin, Rory O Connor threatens action if British troops do not leave within 72 hours.
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United Pressey
London
England
James O'Brien
Sir Henry Wilson
O'Brien
United States
Sinn Fein
Lloyd George
Westminister
Wilson
Ireland
Sir Henry
O'Connelly
Richmond
Horse Terrace
Downing Street
Dublin
Rory O'Connor
Irish Republican Army
Innovation to Present Sunday Night Program
The Innovation announces a Sunday program from six to ten featuring Barth City Quartet with Marion Wright. Dr. Payne will perform violin selections as solo numbers. Tonight at seven, Strigles Brothers host a banquet for all city residents and contractors involved in the business initiative.
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Barth City Quartet
Marion Wright
Dr. Payne
Strigles
Bodies of Babes Burned at Hospital
Syracuse reports a probe into claims that newborn babies’ bodies were burned in a sanatorium yard. Mrs. Visletta Loot and her son George were released after a District Attorney ruling that burning immature babies was not a crime in this context, though allegations rested on two student nurses.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Visletta Loot
Loot
George
Malapops
Margaret Weaver
Elizabeth Meagher
Notice to Candidates on Subscriptions and Prizes
Campaign managers urge clear subscription records as new lists grow. Subscriptions start credit from the day of start, with tomorrow the last day of the special offer and a chance to win the seventh week prize, a 1960 Jordan Touring Car.
Last Court To Get Case In Communist Trial
Millionaire William Lloyd seeks another stay by appealing to the United States Supreme Court. Dr Oscar J Brown and co defendants were convicted in Chicago in 1920 for attempting to overthrow the government. If the high court denies relief they face further imprisonment. a brief delay of one to three years is possible before the case reaches the Supreme Court.
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Oscar J. Brown
William Bross Lloyd
Lloyd
United States Supreme Court
Chicago
R. L. Howe
Supreme Court
Nitro Lets Go and Two Are Dead Today
Two men were killed and three houses demolished by a nitro glycerine blast on main street in Wellsville Ohio. The explosive was being transported to a mine. Weather for Illinois reports fair and warmer tonight and Saturday with continued rain likely.
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Nitro
United Press
Wellsville
Ohio
Rotarians Enjoy Fine Meeting at Lowell Park
DeKalb Rotarians met at Lowell Park after traveling by boat from Dixon yesterday. R. A. Wright led his team to a 15 to score win in the afternoon ball game, followed by dinner and river or park recreation with members and their ladies. It was praised as one of the club’s best gatherings.
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DeKalb Rotarians
Dixon
Lowell Park
R. A. Wright
W. W. Wirtz
Old Traffic Rules Will Be Enforced Here
Chief F W Riddell announces strict enforcement of an old traffic ordinance. Drivers turning in blocks or parking parallel to the curb will be cited. Vehicles must show city tax licenses on the front plate not rear. many have mismounted plates. Special program Sunday June 25 at The Innovation features the Barth City Quartette and solo numbers with Dr Howard M Payne and Marion Wright including a Turkey dinner.
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Phaxton
Small
Waukegan
Herrin
F. W. Riddell
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