North Baptist Convention Opens in Des Moines
More than 5 100 delegates and visitors from Burma Assam India East China South China West China Africa and Japan Philippines and Central America gathered in Des Moines for the opening session of the Northern Baptist Convention which runs through June 28. Mayor Barton and Governor Kendall welcomed attendees. Rev C N Arbuckle delivered the main address on Fellowship in Christ. The event included reports from the executive and finance committees and marked the golden jubilee of the Woman's American Baptist Foreign Mission Society.
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Ry United Press
Des Moines
Iowa
Northern Baptist Convention
Burma
Assam
India
East China
South China
West China
Africa
Japan
Philippines
Central America
WW. H. Barton
Kendall
Ernest L. Tustin
C. N. Arbuckle
First Baptist Church
Newton Centre
Mass
Fellowship In Christ
Woman
American Baptist Foreign Mission Society
Simms Not Squelched After London Speech Reprimand
Rear Admiral William Simms regards the public reprimand by Secretary Denby over his London jackass speech as a closed incident. He plans to resume command as president of the Naval War College in Newport and shows no desire to resign. Washington officials note a cordial White House session with President Harding may ease sting of the rebuke while policy toward Britain remains unchanged.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
William Simms
Navy
Denby
London
Simms
An Felows
Great Brittain
Sinn Fein
Newport R. L
Naval War College
Washington, D
Harding
White House
Naval Department
Great Britain
Woman Recalls Axe Slaying Of Stepson Roy Harmon
In Macoupin County Illinois, Katherine Harmon testified under cross examination about killing her 19 year old stepson Roy Harmon with an axe after he assaulted her. She buried the body near her home and later discarded it in a farm well. She also claimed the son left with a claim of kidnapping when notifying his grandmother.
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Asgumiea Press
Carlinville, I
Macoupin County
Katherine Hermon
Roy Harmon
Harmon
Lundbergs to Take Trip to California
The Lundbergs will travel to California to visit Rex, with Rex’s brothers and Ellsworth Ronan arranging tickets and ensuring a pleasant trip. Ronan leaves for the Elks convention in San Francisco and will accompany them as far as they go. The trip is a birthday present from the Lundbergs’ sons, with Mrs Lundberg joining the journey to share the vacation. Regular Meeting Woman's Auxiliary American Legion Tuesday evening. Major Goodison will speak. 175 Here She Is Mae Marsh stars in Nobody's Kid and an Educational comedy. performances begin at 7:10 PM at the Princess Saturday night. Chronicle Want Ads get results.
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Lundbergs
California
John G. Lundberg
Rex
Ellsworth Ronan
Elks
San Francesco
Ronan
Chicago
Woman’s Auxiliary American Legion
Major Goodison
Mae Marsh
The
Celebrate in DeKalb plans Fourth of July frolic
DeKalb prepares a July Fourth street celebration with a Mardi Gras evening program. The day centers on a Rochelle versus DeKalb ball game, a potential fifth championship game, and a water fight on Third and Fourth streets. Kyle in the box for DeKalb clashes with Rochelle ace Paddock. Guy Grimes leads races starting at one, Alderman Powell runs the water fight, Will Ballou handles concessions.
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Rochelle
DeKalb
Kyle
Orioles
Guy Grimes
Robert Powell
Will Ballou
Bandits Reportedly Active Near Mexico Border
In Laredo Texas on June 25 reports say known bandits are attempting a resumption of civil warfare in Mexico. Workmen from Nuevo Laredo were sent 20 miles south to repair a burned road bridge. Wire communication with Mexico City was cut. customs agents investigate.
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Laredo
Texas
Mexico
Neuvo Laredo
Here
Mexico Ciy
Stephens Six Cuts the Price to Lower Figure
The Moline Plow Company announces price cuts for the Stephens Salient Six ranging from 235 to 600 dollars. The adjustments affect every type of car built at the Freeport factory and take effect July 1.
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Stephens
Busy Week for DeKalb County Commission
A busy week is planned for DeKalb County as officials prepare to hear multiple petitions. Commissioner Moynihan will travel to Chicago to seek authority for Heim Service Co to run a motor bus line from Aurora to Oswego Yorkville Plano and Sandwich. Chairman Smith will hear DeKalb County Telephone Co for abandoning its Esmond exchange. Vice Chairman Lindly will consider extending service from Colvin Park to rural customers and the Chicago Milwaukee Paul railroad’s plan to discontinue its New Lebanon station, opposed by Genoa and New Lebanon residents J Bevan and T B Gray.
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Dehalty County
Ae Oak
Moynihan
Chicago
Heim Service Company
Aurore
Oswego
Yorkville
Plano
Sanddwich
Smith
Te Deker County Telephone Company
Esmond
Lindly
Colvin Park
Chicago, Milwaukee Paul Railroad
New Lebano
J. Bevan
Genoa
T. B. Gray
New Lebanon
Convicted in conspiracy action in Toledo post office robbery
Eleven of 130 defendants in the Toledo post office robbery case were found guilty this morning after a three week trial. Two were acquitted, including John J. Epps of Chicago and Frank Spurier of Toledo. Sentences will be deferred until the robbery trial concludes. many defendants face further charges for staging the heist dated February 17.
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Toledo
Ohio
John J. Epps
Chicago
Frank Spurier
Thirsty Chicagoans In Effort To Get Liquor Released
Attorney Hamilton Lewis filed suit for $500000 of liquor held by the government. He represents 100 prominent Chicago clients who allege the government refused to release their liquor shares.
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Uymed Pessy
Chicago
J Hamilton Lewis
Today
Bonus Bill Faces Possible New Delay In Senate
Washington June 25 The veterans adjusted compensation bill may be delayed for months due to unexpected obstacles seen by senate leaders. Republican leaders were reticent about changing the legislative program and a senior senator said it would be unwise to push the legislation now. A factor cited was sentiment on refunding the allied war debt to the United States. Obstacle noted near McCabe Bros farm in the town area ahead of the scheduled events.
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Washington
DD. C
Senate
Socral
McCabe Bro
Chandler
Fuller laments oiling woes in DeKalb
Frank Fuller says he will not tackle the oiling job again in DeKalb after a troubled season. He cites unpaid block assessments, partial payments, and miscommunication about prepayment at $20 for 200 gallons, with the commissioner declaring he is done.
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DeKalb
Frank Fuller
William Cadie Died At Home After Illness
William Cadie died at his Pearl Street home early today after an illness of 18 months. Born March 27 1865 in Tioga County Pennsylvania he came here four years ago. Survived by daughters Mrs James Casford Spring Valley and Mrs Harold Johnson DeKalb. sons William Homer and George at home. Funeral Monday at 2 PM from the Pearl Street home conducted by Rev B Barrett Evans. Burial in Fairview Cemetery.
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William Cadie
Pearl Street
Mr. Cadie
Tioga County
Pennsylvania
Milan
DeKalb
Candie
James Casford
Spring Valley
Police raid fails to ID Still drug store robber
DeKalb police for two weeks have been arresting suspected drug fiends to find the Still drug store robber. Seven men have been in custody but none matched the owner’s description. Chief Riddell went to Rockford to arrest a man, but he was not identified and released after medical care.
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DeKalb
raEline
Che
Riddell
Rockford
No Accident Month at American Express Company
July designated no accident month by American Express head officers with placards on company buildings and wagons. The firm teams with the safety first commission to reduce mishaps and hopes full employer cooperation yields fewer accidents than ever next month.
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American Express Company
Safety First Commission
Gas Prices Drop Again For Motorists
A further cut in gasoline effective immediately sets retail price at 20.6 cents per gallon at filling stations and 18.6 cents from tank wagons. Officials note the reduction reflects upkeep costs and should encourage more frequent car use as prices ease.
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Chicago, Ill
Middlewestern
Standard Oil Company
Stanchfield Dies A Prominent US Lawyer
Sydney New York June 23 John B Stanchfield a leading United States lawyer died at Islip New York after a ten day kidney illness He had earlier served as attorney for Mrs James A Mullman and withdrew from that case A Democrat active in politics he figured in many lawsuits Baltimore fire claim two women two children dead four others burned three narrowly escaped and several residents police and firemen slightly burned during rescue efforts
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Sydney
New York
N. Y
John B. Stanchfield
United States
Islip
L. 1
Stanchfield
James A. Mullman
United Press
Baltimore
Meyer Sander
Evans Peterson to Take Vacation Through East Coast
Evans Peterson, long affiliated with Crescent Drug store, plans a short vacation starting Monday. He will visit Philadelphia Atlantic City and New York before returning to resume work with Gosaman Drug store successors to Crescent.
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Evans Peterson
Crescent Drug Store
Philadelphia
Atlantic City
New York
Gosaman Drug Store
Crescent
DeKalb Adopts New Traffic Rules At Intersections
Chief Frank Riddell and the mayor unveil policing led traffic directives requiring pedestrians to stay on crosswalks and within white lines. Drivers must signal turns with outstretched arms and sound alarms at corners, with traffic policemen enforcing all rules to reduce accidents.
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Frank Riddell
DeKalb
Trafic
Duke Marries Miss Deacon in Paris Gardens
In Paris, the Duke of Marlborough wed Miss Gladys Deacon of Boston in a brief formal ceremony at Eugene Higgins’ gardens after a civil service at the British consulate. Rev T H Wright officiated amid secrecy and nerves, with over 350 guests in attendance.
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VY United Press
Paris
France
Duke of Marlborough
Gladys Deacon
Boston
Eugene Higgins
Miss Deacon
Higgins
T. H. Wright
Little Paris to Build New Costly Hotel
Unitaress Paris June 25 The watch word of this lite old town seems to mean Paris means progress With a population of about 8 000 the local chamber of commerce completed a campaign for funds to build a modern hotel costing 193 000 dollars with 125 guest rooms The structure will occupy the site of the town hall burned down years ago All stock in the corporation to construct and operate the hotel was taken by the people of the city.
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Unitaress
Paris
Chamber of Commerce
Slayer Freed by Jury After Hour on Case
Mrs. Cora Orthwein was acquitted of slaying Goodyear executive Bert Zeigler after about an hour of jury deliberation. Three ballots were taken with public opinion cited as influencing the verdict. The defense emphasized lack of motive and evidence.
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Slayer
United Press
Chicago
Cora Orthwein
Herbert T. Zeigler
Goodyear Tire and Rubber
Mrs. Orthwein
Thompson Skips Appearance At Progress Event
William Hale Thompson and his representatives failed to appear at a scheduled Progress event yesterday drawing a crowd that waited an hour or more and left disappointed. Creston and Malta residents traveled to hear his remarks but left without a statement or guidance from his team.
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William Hale Thompson
Big Bill
Creston
Malta
Committee Sails to Survey Flood Damage in Farming Districts
A committee from the farm loan board travels from Washington to Pueblo to inspect flood wreckage in farming areas and plan aid for farmers who suffered severe losses.
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Eear
Washington, D. C
Farm Loon Board
Pueblo Col
Aviators Ready to Launch Nonstop Cross-Continent Flight
Los Angeles pilots David R. Davis and Erte r were set to depart about 9:30 a.m. in their giant bi plane for a nonstop crossing of the continent. Weather or other factors delayed an earlier start.
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Los Angeles
Cal
David R. Davis
Erteer
Avia
Congress in Tangle as Tariff Bill Faces Delay
Washington June 25 Congresses wrangle over the tariff bill amid a deadlock between the House and Senate as the Ways and Means and Finance committees push for action. Fordney warns against shelving the measure after months of work while August 1 looms. Final settlement may hinge on peace resolution and military appropriations.
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Fordney
House
Ways and Means
Senate
Penrose
Pennsylvania
Finance Committee
Army and Navy
Suppression of Japanese Language Newspapers by Government
Japanese language editions of the Adver tiser and several other papers were barred by the government. Authorities prohibited any mention of ongoing Anglo Japanese alliance negotiations. The move targets press coverage and discourse in the orient.
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United Prewey
Tokio
Japan
Yesaterday
Japan Advertiser
The
Orient
Thecovernment
Veteran Engineer James H Dysart Retired After 55 Years
James H Dysart of Sterling is retired by C N W railroad after 55 years as an engineer. He piloted Northwestern’s fastest trains with no accidents in a long career. The Knois forecast calls for showers tonight and Sunday with little temperature change.
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James H. Dysart
Sterling
C_& N. W. railroad
Northwestern
Knois
Gompers Wins Re election as AFL President in Close Race
Samuel Gompers wins a fortieth term as president of the American Federation of Labor, narrowly defeating John L. Lewis of the coal miners union. The tense convention saw packed galleries, applause for each vote, and speakers praising Gompers. The outcome was contested amid a heated campaign and a prior reinstatement request for a separate union.
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United Prissy Iwnver
Cole
Samuel Hompers
Te American Federation of Labor
John L. Lewis
Coal Miners’ Union
Lewis
Gonpers
United States
Gompers
Perkins
William Randolph Hearst
American Federasirog
Ubévunion
Federation
William Green
United Mine Workers
Green
Denver
Colo
Brotherhood of Maintainance of Way
American Federation of Labor
Tiaver
Samuel Gompers
John T. Lewis
State meeting draws Finnish Temperance society crowd
Finnish people especially members of the Finnish Temperance society plan a large entertainment tonight and tomorrow as the state convention of the society comes to town. Visitors arrived today and a big turnout is expected this evening for the gathering, with tomorrow featuring forenoon events at the American Steel and Wire plant, a ball game, and an afternoon program at Annie's Woods after dinner.
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Chain
Finnish Temperance Society
American Steel & Wire Company
Annie's Woods
Crescent Drug Store Sells to Chicago Firm
J T Denson owner of Crescent Drug Store sells the business to Gersman Drug Company of Chicago. Possession to be given between July 1 and 1. New owners will retain current staff and modify the store to boost success. Denson named to the executive committee of the National Pharmaceutical Association for the 12th congressional district.
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J. T. Denson
Crescent Drug
Gersman Drug Company
Chicago
Mr. Denson
Th National Pharmaceutical Association
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