Harding completes data gathering for nominating speech
United Press reports Senator Warren G Harding has assembled data on major issues for his Republican presidential nomination acceptance speech. He will spend hours drafting the address and has consulted Republican leaders on the league of nations, Mexican affairs, agriculture, finance, reclamation, and related topics. A June 26 dispatch notes a planned conference between Harding and Governor Dodge to outline campaign plans for June 30 in Washington. Harding then left Washington for a weekend at a private friend’s summer home, with his whereabouts requested to be kept secret.
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Washington
D. C
Warren G. Harding
League of Nations
Boston
Mass
Harding
Dodge
State House
D. C C
Portuguese to Send Shots for Olympic Antwerp Team
Lisbon reports the Portuguese Olympic committee is selecting a rifle and pistol shooting team for Antwerp. Six tests will reduce an initial twenty shooters to seven, with Lisbon Mafra and provincial trainees producing strong contenders. Tests occur in early July. selected shooters may travel with arms to train abroad and avoid delays.
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Lisbon
Antwerp
Portugal
Mafra
Wen
King George Hosts Garden Party For Victoria Cross Heroes
London June 26 One of the most noteworthy gatherings of heroes took place as King George hosted a garden party at Buckingham Palace for wearers of the Victoria Cross, Britain’s highest badge of courage. Nearly 300 privates and noncommissioned officers attended, honoring figures once obscure but whose valor matches legends of Thermopylae.
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Jion
George
Victoria Cross
Pers Waler
Buckingham Palace
Thermoplae
Bandits Use Motorcycles In Robbery
Police report bandits on motorcycles robbed E. P. Reisenhus, president of the American Glove company, of $3100 in Chicago. Authorities suspect the attackers were army deserters tied to a recent slaying of an army officer's wife nearby.
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Gyereee
Bhup E. P. Reisenhus
American Glove Company
Third Set Keys To Elwel Home Located Today
New York June 26 United Press report that a third set of keys to the home of whist expert Joseph B Eliwell was found in the murder room. The keys are now in police hands as investigators push to identify the killer. An arrest may come today as prosecutors cite new evidence and a man who spoke with Eliwell at 2:30 am on the murder night. Police note motive remains unclear linking a possible gambling or business deal.
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New York
N. Y
Joseph B. Eliwell
Jonay
Marie Larsen
Eliwell
John Dooling
Dooling
Ewell
Turkish Report Captures Rockford Woman Near Parsua
Washington June 26 The state department said it is probing an unconfirmed report that Turkish nationalists have captured Mrs Paul Nilson of Rockford an American missionary near Parsua in Cilicia Asia Minor The note did not confirm details or provide a location or status of the capture.
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Rockford
Parsua
Cilicia
Asia Minor
Class Play Repeats at Normal School Delights 600+
The repeat performance of Kind ling at the Normal school drew over 600 attendees and earned glowing praise. Miss Davis led the cast with professional poise, rivaling Merchant of Venice, and the ensemble, all graduates, boosted fund-raising for a memorial, likely a fine structure. Cast included Mrs Bates Winifred Maley Steve Frank Dodds Miss Alice Cecelia Chewning Magei Schulz Marian Davis ir Ta John Garner Heine Schultz Willard Smith Mrs Burke Smith Nora Tully Howland Roy Fowler Rafferty Russell Smith Donovan aude Midleton.
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Bates
Winifred Maley
Steve -Frank Dodds
Alice
Cecelia Chewning
Magei Schulz
Marian Davis Ir
Wedding Tangle Sparks Confusion Over Family Roles
Chicago reports a wedding today that tangled family ties as Charles EH Voss wed his brother in law and stepmother, while Walter Ve married another daughter. Mrs Pore-Vose said the marriages surprised them and they had not planned such matches.
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Charles H. Voss
Charles Pore-Voss
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Pore-Vose
Old Resident of Lee Dies at 79 in DeKalb
DeKalb residents were shocked by the death of Mr Beels aged 79 at his Lee home after a period of illness. He is survived by his wife four sons and one daughter. Funeral arrangements were not announced.
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Weerge Previm
Lee
Mr. Beels
On With the Dance Big Special Princess Monday
A local dance feature announces a major event titled On with the Dance conducted as a big special on Monday, highlighting performances, participants, and community interest. The item emphasizes a festive program and anticipated crowd turnout.
Possible general railroad strike looms tonight
United Press reports government officials prepare for a possible unauthorized rail road strike at midnight as the railroad labor board may not decide before July 20. Brotherhood leaders in Chicago indicate outlaw organizations could be a major topic Monday.
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Anderson
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Baltimore
Philadelphia
M. Jewell
Timothy Shea
L. E. Sheppard
W. G. Lee
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Erie
New Haven
Conn
Brotherhood
Sycamore Elks Hold Big Thursday Initiation Event
The Sycamore Elks lodge held a historic meeting with about 150 candidates initiated by a delegation from Elgin. The event included a ceremony plus a dance after the initiation with nearly all members participating and the gathering described as highly enjoyable by attendees.
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Sycamnare
Elgin
Jautos Pred
Resume Work On Sawyer Building With Steel Arrival
Steel girders arrived ending the delay in the Sawyer building super structure. Work will resume Monday and proceed rapidly with the aim to open the facility early in the fall. The tire repair building is described as one of the best in the region with modern features.
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Sawyer
Investigation Opens Into Cause of Grand Stand Collapse
Authorities began a probe in Buffalo New York into who bears responsibility for the grand stand collapse that injured many delegates at the northern Baptist Convention yesterday. The city denied liability while officials reviewed safety and discussed motions adopted at the convention’s general board meeting.
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Buffslo
N.Y
Northern Baptist Convention
General Board of Promotions
Masons to Initiate Two New Members This Monday
The Blue Lodge of the Masonic order meets Monday night to initiate two new candidates. A light lunch will be served after the ceremonies.
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The Big Produce Action On With The Dance
The item outlines a large produce action in progress with significant movement and activity. It notes widespread participation and a focus on lively exchanges and exchanges among vendors and teams. The report emphasizes energy and competition in the marketplace vibe.
Swedish Church Special Services Sunday
Special services are planned at the Swedish Baptist church with programs at 3:00 PM and 7:30 PM. Rev. FP Linden of Chicago will speak and the Sycamore and Batavia Baptist churches are invited to participate. It marks the final appearance of Rev. Johnson before he leaves for Denver, Colo. Refreshments will be served between sessions.
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Batavia
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Colo
Streets About City Getting the Once Over
The main street cleaning has resumed with the large brush removing dirt. A low spot in front of the Glidden House will be fixed, as rain causes standing water due to no drain. City crews are busy improving streets and progressing quickly.
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Flower beds of the city to be planted
The flower beds around the city park are being prepared for planting. A crew prunes and shapes the beds and will set out seeds and bulbs soon. The project, once delayed by the Woman's Club, will now proceed by city workers.
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Woman's Club
Miss McLean’s School Students Begin Summer Vacation
The Miss McLean school group left for vacation as the summer term ends. The next term starts July 12 with expected strong attendance. No students graduated this year, but some are anticipated to graduate by the end of the next term.
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Twe Nile
Miss
Liberalist Isaniri Appears Elected in Chile Vote
Official returns pending but early tallies from Universidad San Diego indicate Artura Isaniri of the Liberalist alliance leading with a margin of eight to ten electors. Voters nationwide awaited final results.
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Chile
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Aliance
Greeks Capture Turkish Corps and Prisoners Near Smyrna
Dispatch from Smyrna reports Greek forces surrounded a Turkish corps in Asia Minor, taking about a thousand prisoners. A quantity of munitions was also captured.
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M.gana
Aune
Death Stirs Ireland Riots and Disruptions Across Cities
Reports from Londonderry Bantry and Dublin describe rioting and ambushed mail trains as British troops attempt to curb Sinn Feiners activity. A Crow Noy murder sparked clashes while snipers were killed. Rail service deteriorates with Limerick suspended and trains moved to Cork. In DeKalb, W C Metcalf dies after a long illness, survived by a wife and six children. Funeral set for nine tomorrow at his home with burial at Oak Wood cemetery.
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Singer Sewins Machine Company
Kentucky
Anna Kaiser
J. Reynolds
Paw Paw
Jim Metcalf
Kansas City
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Oak- Wood Cemetery
Madman Blamed for Horrible Attack in Wheaton
June 26 Wheaton Illinois. L Brown 75 wealthy jeweler and wife 72 their daughter Vera Robinson 24 and her five month old baby were seriously beaten with an iron bar in their home. No lan Robinson 24 son of W J Robinson of Dallas Texas, band of one of the victims, was arrested. He escaped from Elrin hospital for the insane earlier. Clothing bloody. Four victims to hospital. Physicians report all in serious condition.
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Wheaton
L. Brown
Vera Robinson
Chicago
Nolan Robinson
W. J. Robinson
Dallas
Texas
Elrin
Children’s Day Services at Congregational Church
The Congregational church observes Children’s day tomorrow morning with a Sunday school dramatization of Bunyan’s Dream from Pilgrim’s Progress by the children. Baptismal services are also planned and all are invited to attend.
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Large Crowd of Legion Men Slated to Visit Sycamore
A large crowd of American Legion men plan to travel to Sycamore Tuesday night to see what the Sycamore post is doing to boost enthusiasm. The invitation asks veterans to sign up and promises refreshments, inviting ex-service members to attend.
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Sycamore
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Steel Teams to Play Out of Town Today
The Amheritan Steel baseball teams depart to favor away games. Heels and West head to Wankecan to face Rockdale Works in Joliet, while North and South travel separately to Joliet for the Rockdale clash. The previous meeting ended badly for the local nine, who aim to rebound.
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Joliet
Rockdale
Aged Woman Killed In Chicago Today
Jane Davis aged 68 of Nokiter Minnesota was killed in Chicago when an empty truck struck by an outgoing train fell onto her as she alighted from a train. Her daughter witnessed the fatal incident.
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Anniversary of Arrival of Troops in France
June 26 marks two years since the first American troops died in France as the initial detachment landed at St Nazaire, honoring the arrival and sacrifice of those early servicemen.
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United Press
Ris
St. Nazaire
DeKalb Township High Names 10 New Teachers for Fall
The DeKalb Township High School board confirms a full teacher roster for next year with ten new hires and several returning staff. Veterans include Co. W. Whitten as principal and W. T. Emeasst as principal and teacher ofce, with multiple departments covered by Misses Jones, Neptune, Heath, and others. New appointees include Florence Rundell and Ruth Lancaster from Wisconsin and Illinois, plus Anderson, Wilson, Kitchen, Norton, Parks, and Furr among others. Horne and Furr, both married, seek homes in DeKalb. Furr will oversee summer agricultural home projects and begin July 1. All staff report August 20 for county institute.
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Co. W. Whitten
W. T. Emeasst
Minnie W. Jones
Jay A. Ford
Mina Dwarhope
Katherine Neptune
Edith Heath
Rose Kollman
Vera B. Flack
C. L. Hall
Nannie B. Rives
Florence Rundell
Platteville
Wis
Ruth Lancaster
Maywood
Margaret L. Anderson
Galesburg
Gertrude Wilson
Momence
Ruth L. Kitchen
Crystal Lake
Charles H. Pratt
Urbana
Alma M. Norton
DeKalb
Horne
Holland
Michigan
Wilman Parks
Cooperstown
Furr
Carbondale
Ffurr
Lacey
Inok
County Institute
Fast Game Tomorrow at Pershing Park
Tomorrow afternoon Elgin baseball travels to Pershing Park to face DeKalb City Team. Elgin aims to upset locals as manager doubts a win. Game called at 2:30 to start promptly and allow Elgin to return early.
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DeKalb City
Henry Gurler Greeting Friends Around Town
B Gurler of Macon Mississippi visits town and plans several days here. He reports the Franz Lundberg family with the Gurler party in the south doing well and the boys acting as plantation managers. He notes a backward season but says planting can occur any time from March to July.
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Miss
Franz Lundberg
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Rush to complete new wall for Superior Washing Machine plant
Work on the Superior Washing Machine company's new wall project is near completion after four weeks of construction. Interior remodeling will begin soon, with offices and private sections to be built. Machinery delivery is anticipated soon but installation will not start immediately.
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Superior Washing Machine Co
Vanderbilt Pronounced Out of Danger After Illness
Paris reports that W K Vanderbilt, who had been ill, is now pronounced out of danger by his physicians. The illness had kept him in Paris, but medical staff say his condition has improved and he is stable.
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United Press
Paris
France
The Fly Cop and Woman Game at the Princess
Saturday night feature with The Fly Cop by Larry Lemon and Elaine Hammerstein in her big play The Woman Game at the Princess. Special show adds local entertainment value for theatergoers.
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Princess
Laborer Wanted at DeKalb Sycamore Electric Co
Wanted laborers especially coal shovelers. Apply at once ready to work at the DeKalb Sycamore Electric Co.
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DeKalb-Sycamore Electric Co
Eight Couples Wed in Week Across Illinois Cities
Business at the marriage license window fell back to eight licenses issued this week. Couples include Edgar Osenberg and Ethel Carlson of DeKalb. Claron Maynard from Hampshire with Ethel Lulu Johnson of Elgin. Frances E. Lanan of Mayfield with Charlotte Glosick of Rockford. Melvin L. Thurn of Peoria with Eleanor Holliday Watson of Peoria. Byron Marsch of Aurora with Elizabeth Reg. Ora A. Koch of Kingston with May L. Bickster. Carles A. Bouslough of Aurora with Dorothy Ostewiz of Shabbona. Charles Phillips and Ella Jaska of Aurora.
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Edgar Osenberg
DeKalb
Ethel Carlson
Claron Maynard
Hampshire
Ethel Lulu Johnson
Elgin
Frances E. Lanan
Mayfield
Charlotte Glosick
Rockford
Melvin L. Thurn
Peoria
Eleanor Holliday Watson
Old cereal factory work resumes with cleanup under way
A crew cleaned the old cereal factory preparatory to removing the worn machinery. The plan is to haul out the old equipment on Monday and install newer, more efficient machinery to resume producing the same product with improved efficiency.
Kishwaukee Hosts Western Golf Ladies Tournament
Kishwaukee entertains as the Kilwaukee County club hosts a two day women’s golf tournament July 1 and 2 with Western Golf Association participants. Qualifying rounds start at 10 am Thursday for nine holes, followed by 18 hole match play and Friday’s putting and approaching contest. Mrs. Perry Fick oversees arrangements while out of town players stay with club members and a Thursday social dance caps the event.
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Kilwaukee
Western Golf Association
Perry Fick
Estherville States Attorney in Town for Visit
Frances Kennedy of Estherville Iowa in town renewing acquaintances and visiting relatives. Kennedy, the county states attorney, praises Ray Kennedy who is running for re election as recorder and expects victory as most locals favor him after meeting him.
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Frances Kennedy
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Kennedy
Ray Kennedy
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Ray
Yale Beats Harvard in Annual Boat Race
Yale triumphed over Harvard in the freshman and junior varsity races in the annual remote boat race held in New London Connecticut. The weather section notes fair conditions for Illinois with unsettled skies and continued warm temperatures.
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Yale
Harvard
Illinois
William Russell Stars in The Valley of Tomorrow at Star Playhouse
William Russell appears tonight in The Valley of Tomorrow a virile western drama with thrilling incidents and strong heart appeal. He excels as Dabney Morgan and the performance promises lively characterization plus a photoplay feel. Also shown is Lightweight Lovers a Sunshine comedy noted as very funny with performances after 7 15. Adults 25 cents and children 15 cents with war tax. Special music by the Star orchestra.
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Star Playhouse
William Russell
Dabney Morgan
Star Orchestra Oath
Democratic convention faces fights over platform and leadership
San Francisco dates show Democrats split over wet plank and League of Nations. Bryan gains influence as he targets resolutions chair, while administration forces clash on McAdoo and Irish plank. Women leaders prepare educational and labor planks for the resolutions committee amid tense credential battles in Georgia and Missouri.
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