Legion Parade Delights Attendees Despite Lower Attendance
The American Legion convention in Southplaint featured a large, beautiful parade praised by newspapermen from nearby cities. Attendance lagged, but the event was deemed a success with public-spirited programs, drum and bugle corps, and decorated cars earning high praise despite the fire near the parade route drawing away some participants.
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American Legion
American Steel & Wire Company
Legion
Fire destroys south plant at American Steel Wire
Fire at the American Steel Wire south plant caused over 100000 in damage. The post department and a warehouse adjoining burned, with much stock salvageable and the printing department spared. Watchman reported the blaze around 1 30 pm. rapid response by DeKalb, Sycamore, Rochelle and city crews contained the flames. Several workers were slightly injured and investigations by the steel company and insurer began.
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American Steel Wire South
South Plant
Coof
Post Department
Thomas Hantzicker
Tom
Steel Company
Fisk Avenue
Pleasant Street
Tenth Street
Finnish Temperance reunion in DeKalb features athletics and social program
A 509 strong Finnish Temperance Society gathering in DeKalb over a weekend combined business with pleasure. Events included a Saturday program at the Temperance hall with speakers and musical numbers, a Sunday athletic meet at the State Teachers College field led by Waukegan, and a picnic at Vick’s Park with songs and talks. Individual stars from Waukegan Chicago and DeKalb earned top points, with Waukegan leading the team standings 43.5 to 19 and 14.5 for DeKalb.
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Ilinois Temperance Society
DeKalb
Finnish Temperance Hall
State Teachers College
Vick's Park
Temperance Hall
State Street
Long
Waukegan
H. Huttunen
Helmie Nieminen
J. Stik
Chicago
Swanson
J. Lilberg
A. Huhta DeKalb
Sonz
Rautalahti
K. — Liimatainen
Choir of
Tikla Wainia
J. Siik
Jakinen
F. Nelson
J. Johnson
Peltonen
Vick
City Council Sets Early Session On Market Street Vacating
The city council will meet at 6:30 PM at city hall to decide on vacating the stub end of Market Street ahead of bids. Bids for four paving jobs will then be opened at 7 PM at a special Board of Local Improvements meeting. Contracts aim to start work promptly.
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Board of Local Improvements
Market Street
Thief Shot by Police in Night Incident
George Davis aged 61 was shot in the foot by Night Officer Frank Riddell as he reentered the Wirtz home on Normal road after being ordered to raise his hands. Davis fled through a window, prompting officers Roselied and Riddell to respond. He was jailed after treatment and faces a preliminary hearing and grand jury bound over.
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George Davis
Frank Riddell
W. W. Wirtz
Davis
Wirtz
Riddell
Ritzman
F. R. Ritzman
Horace Young
Rowe
Grand Jury
Separate naval conference may end Great Britain demand
Geneva June 27. A separate naval limitation conference may be the solution to the dispute over Britain's insistence on battleship talks, not the tripartite program. Officials gave murky signals as Gibson and Admiral Saito floated the idea, while Kellogg ordered the U. S. delegation to refuse discussion of capital ships until all signatories agree.
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Geneva
France
Haly
Great Britain
Hugh S. Gibson
Admiral Saito
Tokio
Japan
Gibson
State Department
Uncle Sam
Washington
U.P
Kellogg
Toll of Death From Auto Crashes in Chicago District
Thirteen people including five children died in weekend motor car accidents in Chicago. It marked the largest single-day death toll in the district's history. A young couple died when their car overturned while returning from a roadhouse. police said they were speeding and the driver was intoxicated.
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Chicago
On the Air Tonight's Best Features
WEAF at 6:30 CST features the Goldman band and 8:00 CST presents Flotows Martha. WGHP Detroit broadcasts at 7:00 CST the Detroit Symphony. WIZ at 7:30 CST offers xy and his gang. YLW Cincinnati airs zoo gardens concert at 8:00 CST.
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WEAF
Goldman
Flotow
Martha
WGHP
Detroit
Detroit Symphony
Byrd Transatlantic Flight Delayed By Weather Squalls
Commander Richard Byrd postponed the America flight from Roosevelt Field as squalls and a large storm band from Newfoundland to Treland hinder takeoff. Weather forecasters expect safer conditions by Wednesday while engines were confirmed to be in perfect running order. Lloyd Bertaud plans a separate New York to Rome flight unless Byrd changes plans.
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Roosevelt
No. 1
U.P
Richard Byrd
New England
Newfoundland
Atlantic
Lloyd Bertaud
Clarence Chamberlin
New York
Rome
Byrd
Paris
Chamberlin
Roosevelt Field
N.Y
America
Richard EB. Byrd
James Kimball
New Foundland
Treland
Bank cashier jailed for embezzling sixty thousand dollars
Royalton State Bank cashier William J. Lovel confessed to embezzling $60,000 and was jailed in Benton as bank examiners probe. The bank closed after his resignation, an audit began, and authorities said others may be involved. The institution, Royalton's sole bank since 1919, held $460,000 in deposits. The town, already strained by a coal strike, hosts the banking collapse.
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Royalton
U.P
William J. Lovel
Royalton State Bank
Benton
Lovel
Level
Two Cars Reported Stolen Found Hours Later
Two automobiles were reported stolen over the weekend but city and state police recovered them within three to four hours. Pete Benson left a Ford on Grove between Third and Fourth, reported at 10, found by 12:30. A Willys Knight was stolen from Velie station on North Third Street near Mull Motor Sales and recovered several hours later near the Elbu en corners.
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Pete Benson
Ford
Grove
Willys Knight
Velie
North Third Street
Mull Motor Sales Company
Elbuen Corners
Spare Tire Stolen From Archie Twombly’s Car
Archie Twombly reported to the police last night that a spare tire was stolen from the rear of his car parked on a downtown street. The owner found the tire missing when ready to leave. New Silk Dresses offered at 10.75 dollars at DeKath Dry Goods, 169 Haas. Talk to Shetter.
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Archie Twombly
DeKath
Judges Assess DeKalb Gardens In Club Contest
Three judges William Swinbank Mrs Maestrum and Mrs Roy Judd evaluated over twenty gardens in the DeKalb Garden Club contest open to non members. Gardens must be at least 200 square feet created by the owner with no professional work after January 1 1927. Final awards follow inspections and a ten point scoring system covering plan relation to house upkeep and originality. Information on scoring points available from Mrs E G Clark or Mrs Thomas Olson who have judged gardens for years.
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William Swinbank
State Teacher's College
Maestrum
Batavia
Roy Judd
St. Charles
DeKalb Garden Club
Garden Club
E. G. Clark
Thomas Olson
Embezzler Blattner Remains in Jail Without Bail
Edwardsville HL June 27 former teller of First National Bank at Granite stays in jail for failure to make bond as he faces trial on embezzlement charges. Blattner returned voluntarily last week and surrendered with most of the money taken. CARD PARTY hosted by St Marys Hospital Club at Mrs John P Kane Augusta Ave Wednesday at 2 30 bridge 500 and Euchre invited.
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Edwardsville
A.r.calvin J. Blattner
First National Bank
St Granite
Blattner
St. Mary's Hospital
Celebration On Fourth At Electric Park
Electric Park between DeKalb and Sycamore will host the seventh annual Fourth of July celebration next Monday. Events include three ball games, a DeKalb municipal band program, dancing, a grand fireworks display by HF Paine Fireworks Co, and airphones. Free parking with DeKalb Boy Scouts, special seating for band concerts, and extensive attractions are planned.
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DeKalb
Sycamore
DeKalb Municipal Band
HF Paine Fireworks Company
DeKalb Boy Scouts
Oakland Army flight crew sparks mystery in transpacific bid
An army air service effort to fly the Fokker monoplane for a trans ocean hop began with Lt Lester J. Maitland being summoned from Oakland after arrival. Authorities hinted a Crissy Field stop and possible talk with Major General Mason M. Patrick, but Crissy Field officials denied knowledge of such a visit.
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Oakland
San Leandro Tray
Cal
Lester J. Maitland
Crissy Field
Mason M. Patrick
Army Air Service
Patrick
Fokker
Travelair
Ernest L. Smith
Air Mail
Weather Forecast for Chicago and Vicinity
Increasing cloudiness and warmer tonight with unsettled Tuesday then cooler by night. Winds mostly fresh to strong southwest. For Wingis mostly fair tonight and Tuesday with unsettled conditions in the north, warmer tonight and in the east and south.
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Chicago
Wingis
Plan to End Filibuster in Springfield Bond Bills Clash
Springfield lawmakers convened to end the filibuster against bond bills and push a sine die adjournment by next Thursday. Chicago representative Igoe may drop opposition if Mayor Thompson tabs Senate Bill 575 on Cook County school funds. Downtown cities back proposed amendment for increased bonding power. Senate readiness to act varies as House and Senate weigh strategies and possible special sessions.
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Springfield
House
Igoe
Chicago
Cook County
Thompson
Isoe
Illinois Municipal League
Senate
Supreme Court
Mig
Pastor Tries Death By Own Action In Despondency
The Rev Walter F Cox 42 pastor of West Granite Baptist church in Granite City Illinois was reported in serious condition after slashing his throat with a razor before Sunday services. Police said his wife Mrs Cox told authorities he had attempted death by his own action the day before and had been despondent over undisclosed matters for some time.
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Granite City
Walter F. Cox
West Granite Baptist Church
DeKalb Students Win Big At Illinois Judging Contest
DeKalb agricultural students earned multiple prizes at the Illinois vocational agriculture judging contest held Friday and Saturday at the University of Illinois College of Agriculture. Top placers included William Schaffer third in fat stock, Rey Butler sixth, and John Hipp le ninth. Willard Schafer won fat stock and dairy cattle, with Stanley Jensen third and Ralph Nelson sixth in dairy cattle. Over 101 schools competed. Dixon and Sandwich tied for first in overall honors.
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DeKalb Agricultural
Ilinois
College of Agriculture
University of Ilinois
DeKalb County
William Schaffer
DeKalb High School
Rey Butler
John Hipple
Waterman High School
Willard Schafer
Stanley Jensen
Ralph Nelson
Dixon
Sandwich
DeKalb
Chronicle
Urbana
Dixon and Sandwich
University of Illinois
George Brooks
John Spaengier
Elmer
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Rockford
Peoria
Belvidere
Sterling
Jack O'Brien
Fourth Street
Firmen
DeKalb Fire Department
Sycamore Fire Department
Rochelier Boys
Chick” Butzow
North Western
Butzow
Button
Kohice Die & Specialty Company
Sycamore Department
Rochelle
Texaco
Lincoln Highway
East Lincoln Highway
Steel Fire Department
South
Harold Jordan
John Stevens
Pete Tasted
Captain Wall
The
Insurance
Coolidge
National Guard
Rapid City
S. C
United States Indian School
Society IN Fine Meet
Ance Organization
JOY
City Council
Haas
Shetter
Electric Park
Hawaii
John P. Kane, M. D
Custer’s Gardens
Dekals
State University
Risser
Glint
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