DeKalb Boy Tours Cuba in Marine Letter
Robert A. Bean, a DeKalb native and Glidden school graduate, writes from Guantanamo Bay about six months with the U S Marines in Cuba. He describes travel by rail and boat, Cuban scenery, markets, and the contrast of Cuban life with American culture, ending with a note that the account continues on page 2.
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Robert A. Bean
Glidden
United States
Cuba
U. S
Naval Station
Guantanamo Bay
Robert
A. A. Bouslough
Spring Street
Aurora
Ciguena
Santiago
Caimanera
Bean
Guatanamo City
Sahara
Guantanamo City
San Luis
Guantanamo
States
One Day取消 Chronicle Regular Features
An unexpected last minute rush of advertising led to the temporary removal of several Chronicle features for one day. The Crossword Puzzle Tom Sims Office Cat Editorials and Will H Dily's column did not appear today and the regular schedule will resume tomorrow.
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Chronicle
Tom Sims
Will H. Dily
Ton Litter Contest Draws 20 Entrants in DeKalb County
DeKalb County Farm Advisor Thomas Roberts lists twenty men and boys who have entered the Illinois Ton Litter contest this year. Last year only one person produced a ton litter. this year the number is hoped to rise with twenty entrants. Names include Clifford Bemis DeKalb Ralph Bushnell Big Rock Lester Bemis DeKalb Roy Butler Malta Glen Butler Malta Arthur Benson Shabbona Charles Carter DeKalb Robert J. Firkins Shabbona Thomas Gallagher DeKalb Eugene Klemm DeKalb Ludwig Larsen Shabbona W J Lane Sycamore Charles Lett Sandwich Lewis Masear Leland Ralph Nelson DeKalb A J Peterson and Son Malta Wilbur Roland DeKalb Paul Leitzinger Sandwich James Neale Stevens Shabbona.
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Thomas Roberts
DeKalb County
Illinois
Clifford Bemis
DeKalb
Ralph Bushnell
Big Rock
Lester
DeKalb Lodge Elects Secretary After Eichhorn Departure
At DeKalb Lodge No 144 last night George Ireland was elected secretary to fill the vacancy created by Phil Eichhorns removal. Plans were made for Thursday night Waterman night with third degree work to be conferred by Waterman officers and a large DeKalb turnout urged due to the important meeting.
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DeKalb Lodge No. 144
Busimeet
DeKalb
Phil Eichhorn
George Ireland
Waterman
Jackie Coogan Picture Grips DeKalb Theatre
Jackie Coogan’s The Rag Man plays at the DeKalb theatre Wednesday and Thursday after opening last night. Fans report the film ranks with his best work and expect large crowds for the remaining showings this week. The youngster’s screen artistry continues to draw both adults and children.
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Jackie Coogan
DeKalb Theatre
Coogan
Band Concert Attendance Dips With Cooler Weather
Attendance at the DeKalb band concert last evening was not as large as the prior week due to a sudden drop in temperature though many residents traveled in to hear the program. The performance was exceptionally well given and drew many compliments from city residents.
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DeKalb Hand
Amundsen Plans Book From Final Arctic Flight
Captain Roald Amundsen plans to write a book about his flight toward the Arctic north and its conclusion. He will publish in autumn and then lecture at home and abroad. He is due at Horten on a coal steamer around July 4. The item also notes a local sale at Leslie's with white dishes.
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United Press
Oslo
Norway
Roald Amundsen
Arctic Air Explorer
Horten
North Pole
Murder Case Nearing End in Chicago Court
In Criminal Court Chicago on June 24 William D Shepherd stands trial for the alleged murder of his affluent ward Billy McClintock. Defense attorney William Stewart argued for acquittal, claiming the case is a persecution driven by jealousy over McClintock’s money and attacking Dr Farman who testified in support of the prosecution. The state contends Shepherd’s indirect confessions and fleeing town prove guilt as the trial proceeds toward closing statements and a jury verdict.
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Criminal Court
Chicago
William D. Shepherd
Billy McClintock
William Scott Stewart
Shepherd
Shepherds
Stewart
George Gorman
William Darling Shepherd
George E. Gorman
Gorman
Billy
W. W. O’brien
O'Brien
Crowe
Farman
McClintock
Faiman
Defense Day Plans in City For July Fourth Muster Test
Major H B Goodison, former war veteran and past American Legion commander, will lead Defense Test Day preparations per district corps area orders. A Battery A-346 crew of 70 men aged 18 to 35 will be recruited to participate only for July fourth, meeting at 8 am at the post office for a brief address before disbanding.
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H. B. Goodison
American Legion
Corp
President Coolidge
War Department
Goodison
Major Goodison
New Highway Not Crowded Says Church
Returning to this city yesterday to collect belongings, State Patrol Officer Kenneth Church said the new highway is not as crowded as the Lincoln Highway and patrol work is easier. He was transferred last week from this division to the Freeport division and went to Geneva to appear before Kane County court.
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Kenneth Church
Officer Church
Freeport-Mendota
Freeport
Geneva
Kane County
Stock Reduction Sale Three Bandits Rob Jewelry Store
Three armed bandits bound two men in a Broadway jewelry store in New York City and escaped with diamonds and other jewelry valued at $200,000. The robbery occurred on June 24.
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United Press
New York, N. Y
Broadway
Weather and sales mix at Lakeview store ad
Fragmented notice notes de finet bargains in dry goods and ready-to-wear with storms and Thursday events. Mentions M F Ma, lone & Co 169 Innovation and dishwashers sought at the secret Lake actionn.
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M. F. Ma
Secre Lake
Lone & Co
Scout Troop Plans G A R Program and Camp Work
A local Scout troop discussed plans to entertain G A R members at a jollification meeting next Tuesday night at the Congregational church. The troupe invited Civil War veterans and will announce changes to the program. Scouts left the city shortly after six for woods on North First street to practice camp fire building and knife and axe use for the second class badge, then returned to the church basement for the remainder of the work. The Methodist church troop will meet this evening at the church parlor.
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Congrégational Church
Congregational Troop
North First Street
State Auto Men Busy In DeKalb Last Evening
State Automobile Investigator E. M. Fellows and Highway Patrolman Oscar Larson conducted night checks in DeKalb yesterday for cars with insufficient front and rear lights. They stopped drivers, ordered repairs before travel, and noted Sawyer & Sons garage selling many bulbs. Fellows will remain in the area for the week enforcing the auto light laws.
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E. M. Fellows
Oscar Larson
DeKalb
Sawyer & Sons Garage
Fellows
Stores Open Here On Thursdays In Afternoon
A city clarification explains that all businesses except banks dental and doctors offices and barber shops stay open Thursday afternoons. Banks and the mentioned services close then. The practice of closing Thursday afternoon was tried years ago and dropped after merchants opposed it. this year there was discussion but no action.
Fire Crackers May Be Sold On This Saturday
City officials announce that fire crackers and other Fourth of July articles may be sold Saturday and only the day before and on the Fourth. A house to house peddler was seen yesterday and the day before selling crackers, an action police seek to stop.
McMillan in bitter clash over naval radio gear
Washington reports a dispute between Commander McMillan and Secretary Wilbur over swapping shortwave Zenith gear for navy long wave equipment on the polar expedition. Byrd may depart if McMillan refuses. Navy destroyer Putnam carries official gear to install aboard the ships, with a Sydney stop planned.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Donald B. McMillan
Wilbur
Navy
Byrd
McMillan
Sydney
Nova Scotia
Boston
Mass
United States
Putnam
U. S. Delaware
Navy Department
Naval
Zenith Radio Corporation of
Chicago
McDonald
Poland China Breeders to Attend Sandwich Fair
DeKalb County Poland China Breeders association meet last night. ten members nominated to exhibit litters at the Sandwich fair. Harry Blackburn urged the step. Fraiser Hipple spoke on a club tour to Champaign. 35 members attended. refreshments served.
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DeKalb County
Poland
China Breeders’ Association
Harry Blackburn
Illinois
Faber Bros
James McKenzie
J. Hucheson
Champaign
President Coolidge Begins Summer Home Vacation
President Coolidge arrives in Swampscott Massachusetts on June 21 for a two month summer stay at his New England residence. A large crowd greets the arrival as Mrs. Coolidge and the first couple are met by neighbors and escorted from the Salem station to their summer White House.
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United Press
Swampscott
Mass
President Coolidge
New England
Washington
Farm Conditions Discussed At Rotary Meeting
Chauncey Watson spoke to the Rotary Club at the Innovation grill room about farm conditions and the local business mood. He said farmers and businessmen should see a notable improvement within six months and overall better farming prospects within a year. C W Whitten, past club president, will report on the Cleveland Rotary International convention at the next meeting.
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Rotary
Chauncey Watson
Rotary Club
Innovation Grill Room
Watson
C. W. Whitten
Club
Cleveland
Rotary International
Last Lecture at State College by Dr Slutz
Dr F D Slutz the head of the experimental school in Dayton Ohio delivered his closing address to a large turnout of state college students faculty and city residents. He spoke on steps taken in modern education during his two day visit and his afternoon talk drew many locals.
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F. D. Slutz
State Teachers’ College
State College
Slutz
Dayton
Ohio
Chicago Motor Club Manager Visits DeKalb
Chicago Motor Club official Bert Brown and DeKalb representative Terry Redmond visited DeKalb yesterday. Brown tours the state to discuss protections for motorists. He praised DeKalb’s club work under Redmond, noting new members and expanded county coverage.
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Chicago Motor Club
DeKalb
Terry Redmond
Bert Brown
Chicago
Brown
Cit
Redmond
Howling Time At Glidden Hospital Three Births Reported
Early today at Glidden hospital a three birth surge occurred between three and seven. Two boys arrived to Russell DeCamp and Grant Bashinger families, and a girl was born to Clarence LePage. Mothers and babies are reported to be doing well.
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Glidden Hospital
Russell DeCamp
Grant Barshinger
Clarence LePage
Milwaukee Man Elected Kiwanis International President
John Moss of Milwaukee was nominated for Kiwanis International President for 1926 at a conference in St Paul with delegates from the United States and Canada in attendance. The International president and other officers were to be elected the following day at the auditorium.
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United Press
St. Paul
Minn
John Moss
Milwaukee
Kiwanis International
United States
Canada
Auditorium
Britain Moves to Protect Foreigners in China Crisis
Reports from Amoy, Canton and Hong Kong describe growing anti foreign demonstrations and British military measures. British troops are sent from Hong Kong to defend foreigners while Americans and other nationals organize defenses. A mass meeting in Pekin is planned as London cites evidence of foreign government agents stirring unrest.
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United Press
Washington,d.c
Leroy Webber
Amoy
China
State Department
Amay
London
England
Pekin
Hong Kong
Shameen
Canton
Special Constabulary
Chamberlin
House of Commons
Garden Club Fetes St Charles Meeting Next Tuesday Night
Wenaw Garden Club invites members to attend a four meeting with the St Charles Garden Club next Tuesday evening. Members should contact Mrs W A Kilmer to notify the St Charles club of guests. Attendees meet at Mrs Hempstead’s home on Third near Pottawatomie Park White sailor caps arrive at costs of 10 cents each.
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Wenaw Garden Club
Charles
St Charles
W. A. Kilmer
St. Charles
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