Storm does little harm after city blackout and repairs
A mid afternoon cloudburst caused power outages and minor damage in DeKalb and Sycamore. Wires were down and several cars stalled as rain and wind toppled limbs. repairs began quickly with power restored in most areas within the hour. Sycamore youth substation saw minor lightning damage and was restored within a short outage.
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Datmay
Althenel
Wh Nois Power Company
Miiacle
FS. Simms
Sycamore
DeKull
Lichtaine
West Lineestighway
Read
Derkalh Avenue
Atother Litden School
Sehoo
Strom
Roosevelt Street
Pele
Power Company
Syamore
Plan to Pave North Tenth Street in City
Public hearing set for Tuesday at city hall to consider cement paving on North Tenth Street from Davy Street to the city limits and a sewer system addition for the Dodge area. Engineers estimate North Tenth pavement at about 7000 dollars. sewer plan about 1800 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Local Improvemence
Davine Horth
Davy Street
Dodge
North Tenth Street
Police Hunt Convict After Gun Battle
Police pursue convict J. Sasse and accomplice Varker after a gun battle that wounded two Sprinfield officers. A woman and child escaped unharmed as detectives intensified efforts to capture the assailants amid a statewide manhunt.
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Prib Pollcenver
Thim
Sasse
Alas Varker
Sprinetivld
Pellce
Aruk Nisanvill Camehiter
Buby
Ness
Deshers
Vorer
Wil Springfield
Lome
Mijsse
Basse
Poti
Field Meet for Farmers at Mount Morris Soil Study
A field meeting on June 27 at Mount Morris and eight other northern and western sites will present soil treatment and management methods from the College of Agriculture. Farm Adviser Thomas H. Seatrhs and station staff will discuss outcomes, costs, and practical farm applications for crop yields and economic returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detcath
Morris
Fion
Colly
Asricuiture
University of Pinole
Thomas el Ital Jerts
Mt. Morrie
Joliet
Dixon
Lew County
Gai Clayton
Adame
Mount Morris
Qole
Dine Carthage
Hancock County
Kewanee
Henry County
Oqnawka
Henderson County
Aledo
Mercer County
Vellcae
Thomas Th.seatrhs
Mount Morrt Feld
Deserted Boy Receives Gifts at City Eatery Visit
An unnamed boy, visited at a deluxe restaurant, was given many presents by patrons and staff as his father watched. The event drew attention from residents and featured gifts including clothing and a pie. The occasion appeared to be a charitable gesture during a public visit.
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Arthur Ken Ra
Delux
Pelethe i
Sitter
Rt Sherte
Jim
Explosion in Bruges kills and wounds dozens
Eight people die and thirty are seriously injured when a shell dump explodes in Bruges. Two children playing nearby are reported with leg injuries from debris as surrounding buildings are damaged by the blast.
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Bruges
Theleium
Three Killed In Air Crash Near Washington
A three man air crew died when a one stop flight nose dived near Pile Washington, killing Major GC. A. Lantz and Corporal D. McChesney. Corporal Reeder Nichols was seriously injured and Corporal Maite Nichols died later. The four aboard were to attempt a non stop Washington to Augusta flight.
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Washington
Niccarasia
Pile
Vian
Eres
GC. A. Lantz
D. (. McChesney
Navy
Reeder Nichols
Anncostia Fair Station
Miami
Pha
Lutz
Nu Pines
Ugsuist Jenersl Sandino
Alfour
Laz Laity
Was
Teyms
Nigusta
DAL
Navy Department
Woman from Chicuro Dies After Truck Runover
Mrs Josephine Jim Chure of 1231 West List Street Chicuro died after being struck by a truck. Witnesses say she ran after street car traffic and was struck as the vehicle passed. Donnelly of Colleze vicinity reported the incident occurred in the afternoon and the driver could not be identified at first.
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Josephine Jim Chure
West List Street
Chicuro
Ste “Ats
Teavk
Fohm Donnelly
Colleze Avertin
Donnelly Einl
Dyamedy
Chicago
Wode
Donnellies
Aline Wis
Donnelly
Choe
Arrests for Driving While Drunk in Dekadley City
JA Vickman and Rucker of Park Ridge Chicago suburb were arrested by Dettali police, found with two liquor bottles in a car near Lincoln Highway. Officer Larson notified the department and the men were taken to the county jail at Sycamore, with a Monday court appearance likely before Judge William Pond.
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JA. Vickman
Rucker
Park Ridge
Chicago
Dettali
Tao Veloel
Dekadley
State Ofeer
R Larson
Lincoln Highway
Larson
DeKally
Sycamore
William Pond
Misunderstood Minister Resigns to Enter Business
Rev Cummins, pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal church in Telleville, resigns citing misunderstood charges. He denies accusations, states intent to enter business, and notes he will defend himself in civil action while remaining credentialed. He is married with four sons and a daughter.
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Telleville
Til
U.P
Cuming
Charzes
Trelle Ville
United Press
Navn
Navn Heed Brought Against Me. Ail Tan
Cummins
W. Whitlock
East Louis
Tisimy
Plains
Committee Hears Cost For Frank Lowden Campaign Details
A campaign cost hearing reveals Frank Lowden supporters reported about 80 dollars in a local estimate and nationwide totals show 261 000 raised between May and the Republican convention. Testimony indicates 40 000 plus spent in various allocations with auditors tracking expenditures in Wisconsin Minnesota and Kansas City.
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Frank
Lowden
SDP
Bick
Phan
National Republican
Phe
Washinton
Wis
Thieie Wat
Fontaine
Green Tay
Steiner
Oregon
Ove Herring
Will
Meiwe Sion
California
Servier Hretton
New Mexico
Meise One
Minnesota
Hitch
Lowder
Ghent
Stowe
Kansas City
Illinois Coal Conditions to be Discussed
A group of Ulmeds miners and six local unions adopt a resolution asking President to convene an international policy committee meeting. They seek to present current coal conditions and sub-district concerns to the committee as soon as possible. Harry Mishwick, president of the Illinois miners, declined comment. The resolution targets briefing sub-district representatives on conditions and impacts for U.S. mining interests.
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U.P
International Policy Committee
Ulm
W. A
Coulterville
Nnions
Harry Mishwick
Tmlineis
Mishwick
Simaks
Vnteenations
Totte Lewis
Earlies
Nin
Tee
Mitowiek Mutta Lewis
Ie Mets
Aos
Two Autos in an Accident Last Evening
Two cars collided shortly before five yesterday at the Third street and Main intersection. W. Prockwone of Mendota drove a Overl car. D. Danielson of Sycamore drove a Chevrolet. Both vehicles escaped with minor damage. one wheel and a running board were damaged.
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Tyee
W. Prockwone
Mendota
Ty Dio Danielson
Sycamore
Third Street
State School Board to Have Meeting on Monday
State Normal School Board member E. B. Still will attend a Monday meeting in Chicago with President J. C. Brown of the State College. The session marks the end of the fiscal year.
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State Normal School Board
E. B. Still
Chicago
J.C Brown
The
State College
Leviathan Mail Sacks Looted Before Arrival at Southampton
Officials believe the robbery of registered mail on the United States liner Leviathan occurred before the ship left New York. The haul includes jewelry valued around 100 000 pounds sterling, with bags from multiple regions. A Southampton inspector reviewed passengers while confirming no tampering occurred after unloading.
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London
United States
Leviathan
Southampton
United Press
New York
Scothind Yard
P Assengers
Comida
Japan
North China
South America
Maniama
Barbatoes
Hon‘uras
Mexico
Iw York
United States Lines
Arm Severely Injured by Fan While Repairing Bus
Ruby W. of Dekalb Illinois, employed by Western Wisconsin Service Co and Greyhound Garage in Chicago, suffered a deep cut to his left arm from a bus fan while repairing a large bus. Another worker started the fan causing the injury. he received 88 stitches and was taken to Alexian Brothers Hospital in Chicago. Father Clyde Riley of this city traveled to Chicago after the accident and returned home Thursday evening.
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Vy Ruby
Ettepdo
Dekalh
Ruby
Wades
Clyde Riley
Chicago
Ater
Illinois Supreme Court Adjourns Without Capital Case Decisions
The Illinois Supreme Court adjourned without ruling on two capital punishment appeals. The cases involve Mrs. Catherine Cassler, convicted in Cook County for the murder of William Linstrom, and Mike Durant, sentenced to die in Madison County for the murder of Paul Budde. Decisions expected in October.
City workmen trim trees in DeKalb parks
A city force has trimmed parkway trees for weeks removing low branches in DeKalb. Plans call for crews to prune trees on every street this summer to improve safety and sightlines.
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DeKalb
National Open lead shifts as Bobby Jones surges at Olympia Fields
Bobby Jones of Atlanta holds a two stroke edge after 54 holes at Olympia Fields with 217, while Bill Leach and Henry Ciocca trail by two. Walter Hagen Willie MacFarlane and Johnny Farrell are close at 220 with Lord Von Elm and George von Elm at 222 as final round unfolds.
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Robby Jones
Johnny Farrell
Dan Serecate
Atata Holand Hancock
Wilmington
N. C
Olympia Fields
Chicago
AAA
Bobby Jones
Atlanta
Bill Leach
Overbrook
Henry Ciuct
Stratford
Conn
Walter Hagen
Willie MacParlane
Jones
George von Elm
T. Jones Jr
Bul Leach
Henry Citiel
Walge Hagen
Willie MacFarlane
Tuckahoe
N. Y
Johnny F. George von Bim
Los Angeles
Farrell
Watchman Stricken at Northwestern Crossing in Early Morning
Captain George Ontra of the North Western railroad crossing watchman on duty collapsed around 4:30 AM. Taken home to North Seventh Street, he was seriously ill with indigestion like symptoms. He attempted to reach Dearth Brothers restaurant before falling twice. Police alerted, relief watchman posted.
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George
Weather outlook for six regions with rain likely
The forecast calls for mostly cloudy conditions with showers and possible thunderstorms tonight. From June 25 to 80, the Lakes region through the upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys and northern and central Great Plains expect frequent rain and variable temperatures averaging near normal.
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Washington
Lakes
Mississippi
Missouri
Great Plains
Aviation tour boosts Champaign airport in Illinois
An Illinois Chamber of Commerce air tour demonstrates state aviation interest. Champaign's $15,000 field is used for small planes and will receive further funds to enlarge the airport. The Sta nolind flagship could not land at Champaign and flew to Chanute field, then Danville before heading to Chicago.
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Champaign
Ilinois Chamber of Commerce
Air Tour
Champign Chamber of Commerce
Chanute Field
Rantoul
Danvil
Kankak
Len
Chicag
Reed backs Missouri loyalty to any Democratic nominee
Missouri delegation will support any Democratic ticket with absolute loyalty, even if it lobbies for its native son Senator James A. Reed. Reed says the Missouri delegation will win the nomination if possible and stresses party harmony while attacking government corruption. Prohibition remains a central issue with district groups mobilizing prayers and meetings as Smith and Reed face a dry campaign.
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Houston
Tex
Missouri
James A. Reed
M Rn
Reed
Alfred E. Smith
New York
Smith
Texas
Norman E. Mack
Gov. Smith
City Lays New Four Inch Water Main on Prospect Street
City workmen lay a four inch water main on Prospect Street between Ninth and Tenth Streets and expect completion next week. Another main project runs on North Ninth from Lewis Street to the city limits. At the last council meeting Commissioner Goodison was authorized to receive some water pipe for the project.
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Courteil
North Tenth Street
North Ninth Street
Lewis Street
Prospect Street
Ninth
Tenth Streets
Public Works
Goodison
Arctic Rescue Efforts Focus on Italia Amundsen Plane
Rescue expeditions search the Arctic for sixteen men while six others remain with General Nobile's crew. The Maligin radioed weak signals possibly from the Farman plane carrying Amundsen and six crew members, as it searched NE Land after leaving Tromsoe.
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Bulletin Kings
Bay
Arctic
Umberto Nobile
Roald Amundsen
Tromsoe
Norway
Maligin
Farman
Amundsen
South Pole
Haseen
Hope Islands
North East Land
Archangel
Russia
Babushkim
Lieb Dietrichsen
North Pole
Rene Guilhands
French Navy
Lieut
de Cuverville
Graft Plot Revealed Ties In Chicago Prohibition Office
District attorney probes show 30 Chicago dry agents paid over 100000 in bribes as Swanson and Weinberg divert 100000 gallons of government alcohol for bootleg ops. Evidence from Swanson’s Little Black Book links payments to officials in Chicago and Washington. Swanson faces two years in prison.
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Chicago
UPR
District Attorney's Office
Rey C. Swanson
Samuel Weinberg
Shirley Laboratories
Swanson
Weinberg
Washington
Daniel Anderson
Anderson
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Marine Vorpe
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Pia Fields
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Helle Kearney
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Dan Moody
Norman Mack
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