Parole Board Sparks Surprise With Trainor Release
Report shows the parole board granted parole to John B. Trainor, leader of the Somonauk gang, despite opposition. Other gang members Krueger, Wheeler, and Toomey remain confined, while Trainor’s release prompts officials to question parole rules and potential early freedoms for remaining members.
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John B. Trainor
The
Somonauk Auto Bandit Gang
Parole Board
Trainor
Somonauk
Krueger
Joseph Wheeler
Harold Toomey
Italy to Attend Inter Allied Reparations Conference
Tandon England June 27 Italy accepts invitation to join the inter allied reparations conference. The meeting will be held not later than July 16 and includes Italy among participating nations.
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Italy
Tandon
England
Auction Sale of Furnishings at Public Auction
Housing goods and up home furnishings go under the hammer beginning at one o clock Saturday June 28 with afternoon and evening sessions. Prices cut further through the weekend as sale continues. HENAUGHANS
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Henaughans
Churches Will Have Morning Services All July
The Chronicle clarifies the city church schedule for July and August. All churches will hold Sunday morning services and Sunday School with devotion in July, while union services occur only in the evenings. August’s schedule matches prior report for evening unions.
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Chronicle
Old Timer Charles Mollander Dies in De Kalb
Charles Mollander longtime De Kalb resident died last evening at his sister Mrs Hilma Holmgren 320 Sycamore road after a long illness He was born April 17 1852 in Sweden before coming to America as a youth He leaves two sisters a brother and a Denver brother funeral services will be held tomorrow at 2 30 from Mrs Holmgrens home
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DeKalb
Charles Mollander
Hilma Holmgren
Sycamore Road
Sweden
Northland
America
A. Anderson
Aaron Mollander
John Mollander
Denver
Colo
Holmgren
Earthquakes Again Appear In the Orient
A dispatch from Faenza Italy reports a four hour earthquake shock near Bendani observatory the heaviest recorded with the needle broken. Observers in Sydney note the quake centered south of Macquarrie Island, while Tokyo seismologist Prof Mikamuri warns of a violent quake expected to strike eastern Japan including Choist and Kyushi.
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United Press
Faenza
Italy
Bendani
Sydney
Australia
Macquarrie Island
South Pacific
Tokio
Japan
Choist
Kyushi
Mikamuri
Bonus Application Blanks Distributed at De Kalb Bank
C D Thornton, cashier of De Kalb Trust & Savings Bank, says 400 national adjusted compensation bureau application blanks have been received for ex service men and women. Applicants may call at the bank during regular hours, with a future schedule to apply outside hours. Rules urge memory aids: service months, units, and dates. blanks apply to enlisted ranks up to captain and certain officers. civilians and navy bandmen excluded. Eligible ex service personnel must be discharged or have served 60 days or more, with a beneficiary named. Cash or life insurance policies issued after January 1, 1927, pending, with max credit $625 and daily rates of 1.00 home, 1.25 overseas, minus $60 discharge payment. Thornton offers filling assistance.
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C. D. Thornton
DeKalb Trust & Savings Bank
National Adjusted Compensation Bureau
Army
Marine Corps
Navy
Coast Guard
Mary
Mr. Thornton
Reflections on Dancers At A Local Dancehall Evening
A former writer reflects on attending dances and observing dancers. The piece notes the social dynamics, music provided by orchestras, and the varied fashion among college youths and accompanying partners. It highlights the contrast between backseat music tastes and active floor roaming couples, with vivid descriptions of attire and hairstyles.
Tinney Case Is Again Before the Public Eye
New York June 27 Imo gene Wilson the Folies star who rose from chorus girl to featured performer testifies before a grand jury about an alleged felonious assault by comedian Tinney. Backed by Flo Zeigfeld she repeats her story of being beaten in Tinney’s leased upper Broadway apartment.
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Utibed Arena
New York
N. Y
Imogene Wilson
Frank Tinney
Flo Zeigfeld
Tinney
Upper Broadway
Miss Wilson
Stretch Odds On Candidate After Battle
Odds on the Democratic nomination shifted after a McAdoo versus anti McAdoo clash. J. F. Fried & Co cited Californian as 1 to 5, previously 1 to 4, with Gov. Smith at 1 to 2. Copeland’s odds moved to 1 to 6, and other figures included Ralston 1 to 3, Glass 1 to 5, Davis 1 to 4, Underwood 1 to 4, Ritchie 1 to 6, and Eaton D Baker 1 to 6.
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United Pross
New York
N. Y
J. F. Fried & Co
Gov. Smith
Royal S. Copeland
Ralston
Glass
Davis
Progressives Plan Session In Cleveland
A June 27 call issued in Cleveland summons supporters of old timers of the Third party to convene a political action convention. The objective is to unite progressive groups behind Senator La Follette for the presidential race. W H Bennington, a leading Populist in Kansas, issued the call.
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Unisven Rres
Cleveland
Ohio
Conference For Political Action
LaFollette
W. H. Bennington
Kansas
Severe Storm Claims Life and Damages in Missouri Valley
A Thursday storm near Kansas City Missouri killed one person and injured several as the Mississippi Missouri valley flood surged with the Missouri River rising to 20 feet above normal. Homes flooded, traffic halted, cars swept away while pavement settled under vehicles. The storm affected the region as it moved through the valley.
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Weed. Ee
Kansas City
Missouri
Mississippi-Missouri Valley
Seizure of Beer Packaged as Dope Shocks Chicago
In Chicago on June 27 seventy five barrels of metal cutting compound shipped from S. and S. Packing and Provision Co of Scranton Pennsylvania to Griffin Manufacturing Co of Cicero were seized by prohibition agents in a railroad yard. Agents tested the liquid after sipping it to check strength. Federal officials call it Chicago’s largest beer seizure to date. The beer was packed in ice.
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Chicago
S. & S. Packing and Provision Company
Screnton
Penn
Griffin Manufacturing Company
Cicero
Prohibition
Memorial Service for Rev George H Wilson at Congo Church
Memorial Sunday at Congo Church for Rev George H Wilson former pastor 1900 1910 with Judge H W Ewen and Rev R W Gammon to take part Obituary notice of his death recently appeared in this paper Also items: lost silver pin skull and crossbones with emerald eyes at swimming pool reward. Mrs Clarissa Ferguson improvement noted in Garden Street home. oil station ready for service. Wright's sale of dance at Avalon Saturday Silk and Wash Dresses on sale night
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Congo Church
First Congregational Church
George H. Wilson
Wilson
H. W Ewen
R. W. Gammon Ho
Ferguson
Clarissa Ferguson
Garden Street
Perry Ferguson
South America
Wright
Avalon
Chick thefts surge as 125 birds vanish at Wallin farm
DeKalb police report chickens worth about 75 dollars stolen from the Wallin home on Annie Glidden road after they left for a short period. Two men, Fred Bondi and Fred Medine, were arrested and face court, with others possibly involved. Nearby, Near East Relief officials seek local support for a refugee care drive amid Greece's refugee crisis.
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Fred Bondi
Fred Medine
Be, Crawford
Wallin
Mrs Sam Blair Fractures Ribs In Bad Fall
Mrs. Sam Blair fractured two ribs after slipping from a chair while cleaning the bathroom during a regular house cleaning session. Reports from the Blair home say she is resting comfortably after the Saturday afternoon accident.
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Sam Blair
Samuel Blair
Blair
New Window at Postoffice to Be Ready Soon
The postoffice will soon operate parcel post with the western section of boxes installed and a new window replacing removed lock boxes. The larger window, twice the size of the stamp window, will improve service crippled by the current lack of parcel post facilities.
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Parcel Post
Will Vacation for Two Weeks at Relatives
Mr and Mrs Fred Natuseh will leave early next week for a two weeks vacation at relatives home in Clinton Iowa The attending physician says Mr Natuseh can make the trip by July first He is not yet able to attend to his photography studio but expects to resume work on return from Clinton The trip will be by automobile.
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Fred Natuseh
Clinton
Miss McLean's School Closed for Vacation
Pupils of Miss Addie McLean’s school are on vacation until the first week in August and will return for the usual program. Some children attend Vacation Bible School for engaging activities during the coming weeks.
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Iss Addie McLeans School
Bible School
Master of Terrible Charms Preys on Gentlemen Thieves
Ainsley, a master of manipulation, courted and exploited a circle of brightsighted cafe attendees. He acted as their patron and their predator, extracting payments and debts while preying on their trust.
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John Ainsley
Ania
Army Worm Halted Across DeKalb County Fields
DeKalb County farmers report the army worm’s progress checked with rye, oats, and corn fields affected. A Sycamore area oats field shows worm presence. trenches and holes used as pre ventive measures. Statewide reports cite rye damage, with Stevenson County hit hardest on rye and corn. Authorities advise poison mash and late afternoon application to lure nocturnal worms. Residential assessments continue as officials monitor spread.
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DeKalb County Soil Improvement Association
Sycamore
DeKalb County
Stevenson County
Davis
Dakota
Didott
Pearl City
Kane County
J. E. Watt
Kirchner Home This Evening From LaSalle
Mr and Mrs Clemens Kirchner are due home tonight from LaSalle where they attended the annual Illinois Pharmaceutical Association convention. Druggists from across the state attended the sessions. Also visiting were Mr and Mrs Frank Barker of Rochelle and Mr and Mrs David Richwine of Sycamore who arrived in the city this morning. Barker and his wife had to leave their auto along the road near LaSalle due to bad roads.
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LaSalle
Unger Called to Bedside of Ill Mother
Mrs. B L Unger, mother of Mrs. William Stuckler SPSeco, was very ill and her daughter and son in law visited on Sunday as her condition remained discouraging. Also noting a beauty parlor move to upstairs with opening planned for Saturday June 28 and an invitation to inspect the new parlors. A special price for a Classical Dance Revue at Peck's Academy tonight at 3747.
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Peck’s
Academy Tonight
Convention Fires Over the Klan Fight at Madison Square Garden
Madison Square Garden on June 27 hosts a tense Democratic convention session as leaders prepare for a clash over a Klan plank. McAdoo versus Smith forces vie for influence while resolutions committee debates a clause naming or omitting the Klan. Former Secretary Newton D. Baker advocates a strong platform pledging national unity.
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Walsh
Dwight W. Wyley
Tral Presbyterian
Ehw
George 8
Sister
New Jersey
Charles W. Bryan
Nebraska
Carter Glass
Virginia
John W. Davis
West Virginia
United Press
Waldorf Hotel
York
Trons
Democratic National Con
of Nations
Ku. Klan
Klan
League
Madison Square Garden
Resolutions Committee
McAdoo
Smith
Anl
Baker
America
Wait
Newton D. Baker
James M. Cox
Ohio
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P. S. Corey and Son
West Lincorn
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Walsh Takes Charge
NEA
Senator Walsh
Montana
Oscar Wallin
Near East Relief
F. J. Michel
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Madison Square Gardens
Franklin D. Roosevelt
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