Battle at Four Courts in Dublin Opens Fire Today
Fierce dawn battle in Dublin as Free State troops under Michael Collins storm the Four Courts insurgent stronghold. Heavy artillery and trench mortars pound the building while rebels fortify rear positions and shelling causes fires in Fowler Hall. Reports say 400 to 500 rebels inside. casualties listed on both sides as police cordon encloses the city.
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Rory O'Conner
Law Court Building
Rutland Square
Rory O’conner
Heavy Vote in North Dakota Senate Primary
Early balloting in North Dakota's primary to decide the Non-Partisan issue drew exceptionally heavy turnout, with estimates suggesting over 200000 votes. Republicans faced a split choice between Porter J. McCumber and former Governor Linn J. WanZier for the senatorial nomination.
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Second Woman Candidate Is Chosen Today
Milwaukee June 28 Democrats of the northwest placed the second woman candidate in the field for the U S Senate seat held by a Republican. Mrs Ben Hoppe Oshkosh president of the Wisconsin League of Women Voters led the suffrage fight there and was chosen by the Democratic state convention to head the ticket in the race against Robert J La Follette.
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Con Con Ends Its Work on Basic Law
Springfield dispatch reports the constitutional convention ended its session by midnight yesterday after clearing many issues. The deadlock over the supreme court article was broken when the majority report of the committee was adopted, reaching the required votes after two late delegates joined the majority.
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Supreme Court
Funeral Held Today for Mrs Len Small in Kankakee
Tens of thousands observed a nationwide tribute as Mrs Len Small was laid to rest in Kankakee Illinois. State offices closed and flags half mast. The funeral at 3 PM featured Rev B B Evans and Bishop Thomas Nicholson with pallbearers including C R Miller and E D Jeffers. Thousands filed past the casket while the Capitol sent officials to honor the governor’s family. The public was asked to bow heads for a minute at the hour.
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Kankakee
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Firs Methodist Royal Church
Smalls
Kankakee National Guard
Mrs Small
Jack Tweed Returns to New York for Cruising Work
Jack Tweed, kin of the Powell family, length of stay here on leave, has sailed back to New York to resume cruising duties. He previously served in the navy and later worked for Standard Oil. He was here on a month’s leave, spending much of the time with relatives.
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Standard Oil Company
Former High School Teacher Lacey Reappears in Town
Former DeKalb Township high school agricultural teacher Professor Lacey visits town at the start of the week, greeting old friends as he returns after a period away.
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DeKalb Township
Obregon to Act at Once
United press reports from Washington detail Mexican military plans to free A Bielaski and 40 Cortez Oil Company workers held for ransom. Senators seek full inquiry into banditry and kidnapping amid debt negotiations. Officials note rumors and limited Tampico field news as state department mulls a stronger note to Mexico.
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Mexico City
Kids Flipping Trains Risk Arrest If They Do It Again
Children swimming near the coal chutes and boarding moving freight trains face arrest as authorities warn that the dangerous habit endangers them. Despite warnings, many boys continue to swim at the slough and ride away on railroad cars, prompting calls for a railroad officer to enforce stoppage.
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Decorations for DeKalb Big Day Are Going Up
Under the supervision of Glory Decorating of Chicago, DeKalb storefronts are being attractively decorated with flags and banners. Tourists passing through are reminded of DeKalb's big picnic on Friday, and a large crowd of visitors is expected from every county in Illinois.
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Chicago
DeKalb
Illinois
Andrew Condon Returns for Business and Pleasure
Old friends greet Andrew Condon on a week–start visit. He appears healthy and active as in years past. A dance at Elks Hall on Thursday June 29 features the Gloom Chasers providing music.
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Decennial Celebration Draws DeKalb Farmers Family
A passage notes a Friday June 30 gathering for a DeKalb Decennial Celebration aimed at farmers. The scene includes a call to proceed with a motion in a family setting.
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DeKalb
Railroads to Act Today on Contract Plan
Railroads plan to place all shop work under the contract system to avert a July strike by over one million workers. Executives push the move despite opposition from the United States Railroad Labor Board, arguing workers will violate rulings if they strike. Six international presidents of affected unions attended two days of talks before issuing the ultimatum.
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IBY Uiprweres
Chicago
United States Railroad Labor Board
Harding to convene coal miners and operators peace talks
President Harding calls a conference of coal miners and operators in the Central Competitive Field to end the nationwide coal strike. Secretary Davis announced the plan after meeting with Harding and John L. Lewis of the United Mine Workers. The meeting is set for 10:00 Saturday in Washington.
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Washington, D. C
Harding
Power Trouble Stalls Car Service at Local Plant
Power outages and streetcar delays disrupted DeKalb and Sycamore areas this forenoon. A streetcar stalled an hour until a minor plant repair restored service. Swedish Baptist Church hosts an ice cream social tonight sponsored by two sick men’s society. last night’s note misstated the date.
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Cherry Trees Load City With Heavy Yields This Year
In numerous parts of the city cherry trees are heavily laden with fruit and many branches have broken under the weight. Dooryards report fruits nearly worm free and props support sagging limbs. Berlin reports a record harvest of cherries amid political upheaval.
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Thursday Is Baby Clinic Day At Steel Building Hospital
The hospital of the American Steel and Wire designated a baby clinic day for Thursday at 9:30 AM. Mothers and babies attended this morning while the company nurse was absent, and it is stated the clinic will be held weekly on Thursdays at 9:30.
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American Steel & Wire Hospital
Illinois Northern Utilities declares quarterly dividend
Stockholders of Illinois Northern Utilities Company will be interested to learn that at a board meeting Monday the directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of 1.40 per preferred share, payable August 1 to holders of record as of July 15.
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Ilinois Northern Utilities Company
Board of Directors
Myers Scores State For The Herrin Crime
Report states Senator Myers condemns the Herrin mine massacre and calls for punishment of perpetrators. The fiery demon, blamed on miners, is noted in the Minolg state context today.
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Contestant List for District No 2 Excludes DeKalb City
A roster of contestants listed by district south of Lincoln Highway, excluding DeKalb City. Names include Edith Pennington, Margaret Gleason, Mildred Vanderbeek, Edith Garman, and many other residents from Malta, Shabbona, Hinckley, Dekalb, and nearby areas with listed scores and weights reflecting the last count and weekly standings to be published daily.
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Margaret Gleason
Mile Ed Indgren
Myrtle Lindgren
Ida Nordland
Florence Forri
Olive Dietrick
Mildred Vanderbeek
Berniece Backus
Edith Garman
District 3 Tax District Eludes DeKalb North Territory
Territorial list shows District No 3 extending north of the Lincoln Highway excluding DeKalb city. Jumbled entries name residents and values from Clare Francis Henigan Sycamore to Alice Carlson Kirkland Ruth Bomp Esmond Mable Anderson Map Park Hazel Weaver Sycamore Evelyn Paulson Genoa and others with stated amounts c 1100 to 178700 in scattered format.
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Mathew Coffey
Clare Francis Henigan
Sycamore
Harry Laws
Alice Carlson
Kirkland
Ruth Bomp
Esmond
Mable Anderson
Hazel Weaver
C. O. Goding
Genoa
Evelyn Paulson
Kirkl
Ray J. Bychaner
Ten foreigners gain U S citizenship in steady naturalization day
Judge Harry W Mc Ewen presided as ten applicants received final citizenship papers and took the oath. Two others were refused citizenship due to draft exemption. Mat Johnson’s case was continued while Frank Prev il Crow tian and Sam Heitikke were dismissed for not being citizens. Naturalization activity rises with foreign education efforts by American Steel & Wise and Illinois Northern Utilities in DeKalb and beyond.
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Harry W. McEwen
United States
Isaac Gordon
George Plesa
Frans Luamo
Werestein Wuorin
Ellis W. Arneson
John Darin
Frank Wierzic
John P. Nelson
Peter Sarich
Mat Johnson
Frank Previl
Crowtian
Sam Heitikke
Finn
DeKalb
American Steel & Wise Company
Illinois Northern Utilities Company
Maple Park Man Nabbed for Speeding in DeKalb
LaVerne Stowe of Maple Park was caught speeding by motorcycle police near Tenth and Seventh streets in DeKalb. He appeared before Judge Glidden this morning and received ten dollars in costs for speeding.
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Maple Park
DeKalb
Housewert
Tenth
Seventh Streets
Glidden
First National Bank Lobby Becomes Information Bureau
The lobby of the First National Bank will be opened Friday for public use as an information bureau and rest room, inviting people to utilize the space during opening hours.
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Campaign Manager Warns on Final Three Days of Race
The Chronicle urges restraint as contestants hustle in the final three days to win the auto prize. Ballots and subscriptions must be in by 9 PM Saturday. readers are advised not to reveal vote totals and not to buy votes. The finish is near with strong support for several contestants, and the office secrecy remains tight until judges announce results Saturday night.
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