Pageant rehearsal and Decennial exhibi t planned at teachers college
Miss Nina Lamkin directs a large cast gathering on the campus to finalize run-throughs for the Forward Bureau pageant next Friday afternoon. A section of the crowd, including school groups and farmers, works through roles as preparations for a June 30 Farm Bureau Decennial Celebration display advance. An aero plane stunt, a Bradt field flight, and acoustics work led by Dr. Lane at Riverbank Laboratories accompany the event plan on the grounds and stage improvements for optimal sound and audience experience.
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Nina Lamkin
Teachers College
Farm Bureau
E. ©. Page
Northern Illinois State Teacher College
DeKalb County
Marsh
Checkerboard Field
Clarence Garner
Holden
DeKalt
Bradt Field
P. E. Sabine
Riverbank Laboratories
Geneva
United States
Mine Owners Seek Injunction Against Miners Strike
Indianapolis June 24 Attorneys for mine owners petitioned federal court for an injunction to restrain striking miners from interfering with mine operation. Judge A B Anderson was to hear the petition today as the hearing was scheduled.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Ged
A. B. Anderson
Federation Sane on Russian Topic Rejected by F L
United Press from Cincinnati reports the Federation of Labor today rejected a resolution demanding United States recognition of the Russian soviets. The Associated Press item notes the vote as decisive, reflecting a cautious stance within the federation on foreign policy and Soviet recognition.
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iBy
United Press
Cincinnati
Ohio
F. of L
United’ Tes
Ellwood School Picnic Report At Kingston Park
Ellwood school pupils from Professor Coon's class enjoyed a Kingston Park picnic hosted by the Rotary Club. Athletic events included high jump and broad jump with top prizes to Lea Hardgn Ella Rosinski Evelyn Erickson Margaret Tallowitz Esther White and Margaret Robinson. second places went to Lucille Belke Margaret Tallowitz Ruby Anderson June Carlstrom Myrtle Crown and Ruby Anderson. The day was praised as ideal and the students reported a great time.
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Ellwood
Kingston Park
Rotary Club
Professor Coon
Lea ‘Hardgn
Ella Rosinski
Evelyn Erickson
Lucille Belke
Magaret Tallowitz
Ruby Anderson
Margaret Tallowitz
Esther White
Margaret Robinson
June Carlstrom
Myrtle Crown
Little Girl Struck by Car on Lincoln Highway
A young girl named in the report was crossing Lincoln Highway from Fifth Street toward Cohn Shoe Shop when a passing automobile struck her and knocked her to the pavement. She was taken to a surgeon's office with scratches and minor bruises, but within an hour she felt none the worse.
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Fifth Street
Cohn Shoe Shop
Mine Owners File Suits to Stop Rioting in Indiana
Clara Masson, owner of a Knox county mine, filed a federal suit to restrain the United Mine Workers of America from interfering with mine operations. A temporary injunction was sought and a hearing set for next Wednesday.
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Indianapolis
Ind
United Mine Workers of America
Indiana
Clara Masson
Knox County
Plaintiff Awarded Damages in Farm Dispute Case
Albert Stoke of Paw Paw won 125.10 in a circuit court jury verdict against Clyde Spohn of Shabonna and Ernest Spohn of Sycamore after suing for 5,000 over injuries from a January 1920 farm confrontation at Wyomin g township. Stoke claimed beatings after demanding hay land access. defendants testified Stoke threatened them and waved a revolver. The case notes conflicting witness accounts on blows and actions. (Continued on page eight)
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Albert Stoke
Paw Paw
Clyde Spohn
Shab‘ona
Ernest Spohn
Sycamore
Clinton Irwin
Maxgie Stoke
Wyoming Township
Lee County
Barth
Boyer
Stetter
Ernest
Clye
Assassination of German Foreign Minister Rathenau
United Press reports from Copenhagen say Berlin declares martial law after Walther Rathenau is assassinated by a grenade and gunfire. Police search for the killers as Germany reels over his death and the Genoa treaty fallout.
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United Press
Copenhagen
Denmark
Berlin
Germany
Willer Rathenau
Bismarckstrasse
Rathenau
Gruenwald
Hugo Stinnes
Wirth
Russia
Genoa
Savist
German Electrical Trust
Europe
Ebert
Potsdam
Waler Rathenau
London
England
Evening Star
Rathe ‘Nau
Reichstag
Heliferich
Contestants Ranked by Evening Vote Count in District Listings
Campaign Manager tallies last night’s count, with standings published this evening. The list shows names such as Mrs. Guy Housewirt and Rose Carpentier within District No 1, then District No 2 figures including Jessie Spencer Waterman and Gladys Hurd, outlining territory boundaries and vote totals across DeKalb region.
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Guy Housewirt
Cord
Pearl Frost
Shab
Grove
Alvira Benson
Ethel Hartman
Hinckley
Ed Baie
W. Winchell
Hilda Wahlgren
Thos. Hart
Lincoln Highway
City of
DeKalb
Edith Pennington
Margaret Gleason
Myrtle Lindgren
Mildred Lindgren
Ida Nordlund
Florence Farb
Olive Dietrick
Mildred Vanderbeek
Berniece Backus
Edith Garman
Cave-in at sewer project traps worker for twenty minutes
John Anderson was buried in sand up to his waist during a cave-in at a theater sewer connection site Friday at noon. After about twenty minutes he freed one arm and escaped with bruises, praising the small sand pit that prevented a worse outcome and delaying work for most of the afternoon.
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John Anderson
New Theatre
Mr. Anderson
Cherry Picker Injures George Rollins at Woodleys
George Rollins was injured while cherry picking at Mrs. Eliza Woodley’s Cortland home when a limb split, dropping him to the ground and stunning him. He was taken to DeKalb where doctors found a broken rib and extensive bruising. Mrs Woodley narrowly escaped a fall while on a ladder.
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Woodleys
George Rollins
Eliza Woodley
Cortland
Mr. Rollins
DeKalb
Fess to Resign as Chair of National GOP Committee
Washington June 24 United Press reports Simeon D Fess representative from Ohio 7th district will resign as chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee at a meeting next Wednesday night leaving the party leadership position open and prompting immediate speculation on succession.
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Iny United Press
Washington, D. C
Simeon D. Fess
Ohio
National Republican Congressional Committee
Troops to Herrin Strike District After Mine War
United Press reports a military board from Governor Small will recommend sending troops to the Williamson county mine war area. They inspected Wednesday’s fatal battle that left 22 dead and warned of possible further rioting as 1,000 Chicago troops may move to the scene early next week.
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United Press
Herrin
Williamson County Mine War District
Govvernor Small
Military Board
Southern Illinois Coal Company
Chicago Armories
Oil Chief William Rockefeller Dies in New York
William Rockefeller, brother of John D. Rockefeller, died of pneumonia at Rockwood Hall near Pocantico Hills, after a week of illness. He was 60 and had been planning a $250000 mausoleum in Sleepy Hollow. Funeral plans unsettled as of 11 a.m. today.
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United Seess
Tarrytown
N. Y
William Rockefeller
John 1
Wen Rockefeller
Rockwood Hall
Pocatica Hills
Rockefeller
John D
Til
Sleepy Hollow Cemetery
Ridgeford
William
Joan
Hermann Biggs
Clerk Makes Change Error At Local Shop
A store clerk mistakenly gave $3 more in change after a customer paid with a $2 bill. The clerk will cover the shortage and asks the patron to return the money if found. Weather outlook mentions cooler conditions tonight and Sunday for the southern and eastern portions. Home baking ad for Mrs. Clark's Bake Shop at 151 N 2nd St, open daily.
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N. 2Nd St
Governor Len Small Acquitted In Illinois Conspiracy Case
Waukegan Illinois June 24 Governor Len Small was found not guilty on charges of conspiracy to defraud the state of large sums of money. The jury returned the verdict at 3 37 pm in Lake County court after a lengthy trial centered on alleged interest in funds loaned to Chicago packers through the Grant Park bank. The court room was jubilant with state officials and the governor’s friends present.
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Len Small
Lake County
Vernon
Edward Curtis
Chicago Packers
Grant Park Bank
Sangamon
Waukegan
United Prems Court House
Fred Mortimer
Edwards
Hy United
Ill
People of
Illinois
Mortimer
Clair Edwards
Family Reunion Trip Spreads Across States
Mrs. W. E. Allen traveled to Sioux Falls South Dakota for a family reunion today. One sister from California joined the DeKalb family gathering while E R Allen and kin plan a West Frankfort visit. Fay Allen and wife depart for Three Lakes Wisconsin for a two week vacation.
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Dakota
W. E. Allen
Sioux Falls
S. D
DeKalb
California
Allen
Marvin
Mrs. Allen
E. R. Allen
West Frankfort
Fay Allen
Three Lakes
Wis
Chamber Invited to Kiwanis Meet at Kishwaukee Club
Chamber of Commerce members and their wives are invited by Kiwanis to a Monday night meeting at Kishwaukee Country Club to hear Mr Hooker of Chicago discuss The Romance of Paper and retail advertising. Members must notify Secretary Pred Natuseh by 9:00 a m Monday if attending.
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Chamber
Kiwanis
Chamber of Commerce
Kiwanis Club
Kishwaukee Country Club
Hooker
Chicago
Pred Natuseh
Magazine Men on the Street Trouble Police
Two young men roamed the city yesterday seeking magazine subscriptions in a bold, pushy manner. They approached lone women, used suave lines with a hat in one hand and a magazine in the other, prompting complaints. An officer was assigned after the first incident and will act on further offenses.
Last Gold Offer Closes Tonight at The Chronicle
Campaign Manager announces final count for the Sev enth Week Honor as ballots and coupons near the deadline. Candidates anxiously await the judges tally with June 27 coupon cutoff and July 1 final count looming. Receipts and extra books are available in the office for those entering this evening.
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Chronicle
Speed Cop to Enforce Traffic Rules Downtown
Mayor James Ellwood Lewis announced a special police officer will enforce state and city speed limits. Intersections in the downtown district will host officers with new signal lights to ensure compliance. Merchants and delivery clerks are warned there will be no leniency, and public cooperation is urged to support enforcement. Right of way rules from the right should be observed by all drivers.
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Ware
James Ellwood Lewis
the Chronicle
Chronicle
Jon
Jens Peterson Named Thistle Commissioner in DeKalb Township
Jens Peterson, a well known farm resident, has been appointed Canada thistle commissioner and has begun duties to eradicate thistles from farms and along roadsides in DeKalb township. He aims to rid the township of the pest and notes many counties have thistle commissioners appointed already.
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Jens Peterson
City Forces Clean Street This Morning
Commissioner Harry Goodison's force began work at six o'clock to clean the Lincoln Highway and adjacent side streets before shops opened. The move addresses criticism of dirty streets and aims to improve downtown presentation by reducing litter and paper waste.
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Harry Goodison
Hegan
Lincoln Highway
Sixteen Missing in the Wreck of the Puritan
Halifax June 24 Sixteen men are missing after the schooner Puritan wrecked off Sable Island. The Pa went ashore at night. all crew escaped in air boats. The captain and seven men landed safely on the island. The Sable Island superintendent reports 16 men in two boats unaccounted for. Special program notes follow for Sunday June 25 including a turkey dinner and a city quartet program.
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Ee Halifax
Sable Island
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Malta
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Alice Carlson
Kirkland
Ruth Bomp
Esmond
Mathew Coffey
Clare
Hazel Weaver
Mable Anderson
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Bulletin
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Traction Ring
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Marion Wright
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