Klan Fight Roils Democratic Convention Day
Madison Square Garden hosts a chaotic scene as the first anti Klan plank sparks protests and near fights among delegates. Alabama lauds Senator Underwood while others push for anti Klan language in the platform amid police intervention and tense cheers in New York.
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United Press
Madison Square Gardens
New York
Madison Square Garden
Fordney Johnston
Alabama
Underwood
Irs
Missouri
Colorado
George Brennen
Illinois
America
A5ne
Thomas Walsh
Waldorf Hotel
Washington
Resolutions Committee
Platform Committee
Platan Sotee
Waldorf Hiel
New Yok
N. Y
George W. Brennan
New York City
Cordell Hall
Not Many Attend DeKalb Band Concert at Huntley Park
DeKalb reorganized band opened the season at Huntley Park under A. L. Huen of Aurora. Rain kept many away just before eight o'clock, leaving only auto parties and a sparse crowd. The program pleased attendees, and organizers hope for better weather for future concerts.
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DeKalb
Huntley Park
A. L. Huen
Aurora
Paseo Bay
Walsh Keynotes at Democratic Convention in New York
Senator Thomas J. Walsh of Montana chairs the Democratic convention and outlines core issues: honest government, repeal of the new tariff law, relief for agriculture, and opposition to entangling alliances. He warns against letting campaign focus shift to League of Nations and calls for returning to Woodrow Wilson's moral leadership.
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Finai Square Garden
Thomas J. Walsh
Montana
Secretary of the Interior
Albert B. Fall
Ted Pat Aistan Else
Harding-Coolidge
Walsh
United States
League of Nations
Coolidge
League
Europe
Woodrow Wilson
Hanna
Aldridge
Senate
Rev Bishop Resigns From His Position
Announcement made at Sunday services that Rev F J Bishop has tendered his resignation. The action was read by Warren Hubbard. It is thought he may travel to England to see his ailing mother, with L J Montgomery of DeKalb Teachers College filling in.
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Congregational Church
F. J. Bishop
Warren Hubbard
Bishop
England
L. J. Montgomery
Teachers College
DeKalb
Canned Heat Outfit Promises Quick Cooking Comfort
Picnic season boosts sales of Sterno Canned Heat outfits praised for rapid stove setup in 30 seconds. Advert reads as portable car and home use to boil fry toast coffee and more with a window display at Secor's 173.
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Secor's
Phelan Praises McAdoo As Democratic Leader Hope
Former Senator James D Phelan of California urged McAdoo as a new Jacksonian figure to lead the nation toward a business like government for the common people in a Madison Square Garden speech setting forth McAdoo claims. He cited Wilsons praise for McAdoo and highlighted reforms and wartime roles including the Federal Reserve system victory loans treasury revisions farm loan bureau railroad administration and war risk insurance. He said McAdoo protects religious freedom and opposes discrimination while recalling his wartime close adviser role to Wilson.
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Nite Press
Madison Square Garden
New York
William Gibbs McAdoo
Jackson
James D. Phelan
California
McAdoo
Phelan
Woodrow Wilson
Treasury
Hudson River
New Jersey
America
Wilson
Goodyear Sign Damage Thwarted by Onlooker
A man on the Knights of Columbus roof attempted to pull a rope holding Chautauqua banners tied to the Goodyear Gallery sign across the street. The sign wobbled and dropped inches before braces from below held it. Workmen later reinforced the structure to prevent a fall or glass breakage.
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Goodyear
Knights of Columbus
Goodyear Gallery
Confer On Phthisis Conference At Aurora
Regional health conference of Nor fiery Mnois held at Aurora June 23 24 drew De Wright Mrs Miller Mrs Maurice from DeKalb Sanatorium Miss Ce celig Cushoan county field nurse Mrs Franklin industrial from American Steel & Co and Mrs Kilmer These conferences occur annually in various parts of Illinois Dr Eva Wilson from Manhattan spoke on the banquet program and the session Tuesday. Auction sale to close out stock of home furnishings at Augustana Male Quartette tour June 28 at Aurora and DeKalb Theatre June 27 and 28 with sacrifice prices to Saturday.
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Nor Fiery Mnois
Aurora
de. H. G. Wright
Miller
Maurice
DeKalb Sanatorium
Cecelig Cushoan
Caroline Pranklin
American Steel & Co
W. A. Kilmer
Ifi
Eva Wilson
Manhattan
Augustana
Saturn
DeKalb Theatre
Henaughans
Y. M. C. A plea made here for Dorpat aid
George F. Robinson, secretary of the Y M C A, visiting DeKath, appeals to Swedish and Finnish communities to support Y M C A work in Dorpat Esthonia. He notes wartime help from the United States and urges contributions to both local and foreign Y M C A funds to aid Dorpat students and broader activities.
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George F. Robinson
de Kalb
Dorpat
Esthonia
Young Men's Christian Association
University of
Esthenia
Robinson
Mr. Robinson
Rals
United States
YM. C. A
Men Wanted For Paying Work At Arlington Heights
Continued on gage eight. MEN WANTED for paying work at Arlington Heights by Bjorndahl Construction Co at 172.
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Arlington Heights
Bjorndahl Construction Co
St Marys Hospital Admits Three Local Patients
John Katton of Fisk Avenue James Fitzgerald of Maple Park and Mrs Mike Farrell of DeKalb Rural Route One were admitted to St Marys hospital on Monday and Tuesday for medical treatment. Katton is reported seriously ill while Fitzgeralds illness is a shock to friends though all show slight improvement today.
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St. Mary’s
John Katton
Fisk Avenue
James Fitzgerald
Maple Park
Mike Farrell
DeKalb
St. Mary's Hospital
Katton
Fitzgerald
Family Supper Boosts Baptist Building Pledge Drive
The First Baptist church held a family picnic and business meeting to fund its building project. About $13,500 was pledged within ten minutes, with two more gatherings expected to complete the goal. Senator H G Wright led the finance plan and distributed pledge cards. A Sanitary Beauty Parlor opening notice appears at 234 Lincoln Hewy Upstairs Watch for alias.
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First Baptist Church
Fred Field
McEwen
H. G. Wright
Wright
Army worms menace DeKalb area farms in DeKalb County report
Army worms on farms south and southwest of DeKalb threaten crops. Farms listed include Clarence Plapp west of Malta, John Johnson near Sycamore, Ed Bockenhauer northwest of Waterman, John Tutland Leland, and Richard Lane of Sycamore. A survey by Farm Advisor Thomas Roberts notes widespread infestation with Joseph Candlish’s farm hardest hit. Methods being used include furrows and fire to destroy worms.
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Clarence Plapp
Malta
John Johnson
Sycamore
Ed Bockenhauer
Waterman
John Tutland
Leland
Richard Lane
DeKalb
Thomas Roberts
Harvey Bullis
Charles Wedell
Joseph Candlish
Augustana Quartette at DeKalb Theatre on June 27
The Augustana Male Quartette performs a single summer show at The DeKalb Theatre on Friday June 27 at 8 00 p m with Peck's Academy and Oswald's Orchestra providing entertainment in a compact program on a single evening.
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Augustana
DeKalb Theatre
Peck’s Academy
Oswald
Oil Trust Suit Filed Against Major Refineries
The U S government filed federal suits in Chicago against 50 major oil refining companies charging a nationwide conspiracy in violation of the Sherman act The action targets firms led by Standard Oil Indiana New Jersey and allied groups to restrain interstate and foreign trade in gasoline kerosene and related products The government cites 71 license agreements as proof of the conspiracy aiming to bar production and sales and to secure a de facto monopoly across 15 states
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United Press
Chicago
New General Stone
Department of Justice
Si Oil Companies
Indiana
New Jersey
California
Kentucky
Louisiana
New York
Ohio
American Refining Car
Aetna Refining Com
Ato
General Stone
Standard Oil Co
Standard Development Company
Texas Company
The
Gas Products Company
Olants
Standard Oil Company
Todtom
Madison Graduates Attend University Exercises
Mr and Mrs Frank Corey daughter Dorothy attended graduation exercises at the University of Madison last week. Miss Helen received her diploma Monday morning. Miss Carolyn Little of Kalamazoo Michigan, a classmate of Helen, returned home with the Corey family to spend a few days before going to her home.
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Madison
Frank Corey
Dorothy
University of Madison
Helen
Carolyn Little
Kalamazoo
Mich
Corey
Drug Store Building Repaired On North Third Street
Workers have spent days repairing the Still store on North Third Street. The facade was recently painted improving its appearance and inviting customers back to the drug store location.
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North Third Street
Arch Criminal of two continents targets thieves in cafes
John Ainsley causes fear among gentleman thieves who gather in bright light cafes. He is their foe and a social menace, owed debts to him as society struggles.
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Continents
John Ainsley
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Teansssee
Permanent Organization
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Arthur Somers Roche
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