DeKalb enjoys best carnival yet with Bol's Unite Shows
The Evans lot east of the city hosts Bol's Unite Shows praised for clean stands and orderly conduct. About 2 000 newsboys attended last night, receiving royal treatment and praise from local residents. the athletic show and wrestling bear drew crowds as carnival devices and concessions ran at full blast. Officials expect DeKalb to retain or renew this week's stand, with stores closing Thursday afternoon to let residents enjoy the carnival.
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Evidence in lodge charter dispute heard at county seat
Judge William Conway of Wisconsin Rapids presided as the DeKalb lodge of Elks challenged Sycamore to hold its charter. The judge heard all evidence from both sides and noted the Sycamore lodge’s 500 plus members on its roster. The matter will be presented to the grand meeting in California next month with A. W. Sawyer attending as supreme ruler.
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Sycamore Lodge
Hinckley Bank Sues Over Past Due Notes in Court
The Hinckley State Bank filed suit in circuit court against Herman A. Baie on two notes dated March 17 1921 and April 18 1921 with 7 percent interest. Judgments totaling 112.50 were awarded on the first suit and 166.74 on the second against L Roy Baie and Herman A Baie for a note dated March 17 1921.
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Mamma's Affair Coming
Local want ads promise results for household needs and services as readers anticipate a busy upcoming event. Small businesses and individuals showcase offerings from repair work to rentals, aiming to connect with interested shoppers through the newspaper section.
Sheet Metal Men For Cut
Railroad sheet metal workers meeting here accepted the 12 percent wage cut effective July 1 by the United States railroad labor board. About 20,000 men reportedly favored the cut while 60,000 AF of L members rejected it. Union leaders plan further efforts as leaders of major brotherhoods and other railroad unions prepare to meet Friday to discuss the pay reduction.
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Tourist Loses Coat With Papers Near DeKalb on Lincoln Highway
A Colorado tourist named Worrell reported a coat lost near DeKalb along the Lincoln highway containing papers of value to him. He asked the police department for help locating the missing article and for guidance on the fur he may receive.
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DekKal Band Seeks State Fair Trip Support
A movement forms to send the DekKal band to the state fair at Springfield for three days. Local boosters must raise funds for travel and expenses. Amount needed will be known by Friday. if feasible, a three day program at the fair is planned.
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Man gets life for fatal reckless driving in Chicago
In a first for Chicago, Judge Francis Wilson sentences Joseph Lindgren, an automobile mechanic, to life in prison for manslaughter after his drunken car struck and killed Eu Siena Coot waiting for a streetcar at South Ashland and West Fifty first streets on April 3. The court calls recklessness a danger to citizens and seeks a strong deterrent.
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Joseph Lindgren
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Eusenia Coot
FiftyTfiar Street
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Clayton Coon
Laura Jarboe
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Ashland Avenue
West Fifty First Street
De Valera May Bring About Irish Peace
London report says an official armistice in Ireland was expected as the first result of Lloyd George's peace offer to De Valera. Sinn Feiners urge De Valera not to meet unless Black and Tans are withdrawn. Information from Irish offices suggests such a demand would be refused. De Valera's willingness to take a seat if talks are called is noted in yesterday’s letter.
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Tariff Bill Held Up By Small Detail
United Press reports in Washington on June 29 that a minor point over chemical duties held up the Republican tariff bill. The House Ways and Means Committee aimed to finish six weeks of conference findings and introduce the bill when the House met. Work continued, but the delay likely pushes its introduction to late this afternoon.
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Washington, D. C
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Chronicle previews Dempsey Carpentier title fight blow by blow
The Chronicle plans detailed round by round coverage of the Dempsey Carpentier title fight in Jersey City. A continuous wire will relay blow by blow accounts from ring side, with United Press reporters providing updates to appear in Saturday’s issue. Fans may visit the office for postfight bulletins and full story.
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Carpentier
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Plans Made to Reorganize Day Force of Detectives
Prohibition Commissioner Haynes announced plans to reorganize the flying squadron of detectives to cover the entire United States under his personal direction. He also outlined a plan to completely reorganize the entire prohibition enforcement unit.
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Aurora Line Right of Way Improvements OK'd
Judge Clinton F. Irwin of the Kane county circuit court granted Harvey Gunsul, receiver for the Chicago Aurora & DeKalb railroad, leave to issue receiver certificates for 15000 dollars to fund improvements along the railroad's right of way yesterday.
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Kane County
Harvey Gunsul
Chicago, Aurora & DeKalb Railroad
Black Sox Up Deserters for Trial Caught Here
Chicago June 29 Seven of the eight former White Sox players charged with fixing the 1919 World Series appeared in Judge Friend's court amid shocked fans. Names include Eddie Cicotte Joe Jackson Buck Weaver and Happy Felsch. Attorneys argued delays, the trial moved to Tuesday. Also four deserters captured near Creston after leaping from a train en route to Fort Des Moines.
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Eddie Cicotte
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Buck Weaver
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New York
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George Luxton
Fort Des Moines
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Tropical storm predicted for southern coast
Houston weather bulletin notes falling barometers in southern Texas indicate a tropical storm approaching the coast with uncertain strength. The Weather Bureau warns residents near Padre Island to move inland as the storm is expected to strike near the mouth of the Rio Grande. Padre Island was flooded by a storm last week.
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Cross Country Flyers Land At El Paso Texas
David T. Davis and Eric Springer, famed aviation duo, were forced to land near El Paso while attempting a non stop flight from Riverside California to Mineola Long Island. They stated hopes to reach their eastern field within 24 hours after engine trouble forced a landing Monday night.
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New Attempt to Stop Fight of Champions
Jersey City officials of the International Reform Bureau failed to block the Dempsey Carpentier fight by injunction and today demanded indictments of the principals. Robert Watson, vice president of the bureau, aided in the injunction attempt yesterday.
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International Reform Bureau Today
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Aurora Men in Narrow Escape in Auto Mishap
Three Aurora men escaped serious harm when their Chevrolet touring car slid off a river road west of Spring Lake cemetery and rolled 30 feet into a stream. John Albright, John Wall, and Arthur Martin were injured only lightly. Wall suffered a back injury as the car toppled and trapped occupants during the plunge.
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John Wail
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Kirkland Man To Serve Year Says The Court
Joseph Morris of Kirkland was convicted in Chicago last week for shaking down Chicago druggists under color of federal authority. He received a year in the house of correction after a period as a government dry agent. His credentials were allegedly used to extort money from druggists. Weather: unsettled tonight and Thursday with continued warmth and variable winds.
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Chicago
House of Correction
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Tom Fagan Robbed on Way to Chicago
Dixon trip murders and robbery involve Tom Fagan seized on road to Chicago. Gun threats, gagged, dumped at bottom of large car, blankets and revolver found. Police investigate the attack, seek suspects and motive.
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Taxi Driver Abducted After Dixon Run
Tom Fagan of Redmond Taxi survived a gunpoint abduction after six men forced his Studebaker taxi toward Dixon and Chicago. Bound, gagged, and dumped near Bellwood, he walked two miles to a phone and arranged help as police and authorities pursued leads. Police credited DeKalb and Chicago units for swift action and locating the stolen car.
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Lady Churchill Dies in London Home
London dispatch reports the death of Lady Randolph Churchill, born Jenny Jerome, linked to the Jerome family of New York. She married Lord Randolph Spencer Churchill in 1874, later to George Cornwallis West and divorced in 1913. Her health deteriorated after a recent foot amputation operating.
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George Cornwallis West
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Landis settles builders controversy ending citywide lockout
Chicago June 29 Judge Rene Landis today ended the building trades lockout that froze about 100 million dollars worth of construction for two months. The union will accept the judge’s wage scale decision and work will resume tomorrow as the new scale is announced.
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Chicago
Renesaw Mountain Landis
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Taft Expected as Chief Justice Appointment Soon
Washington, June 29. Announcement that William Howard Taft will be named chief justice of the Supreme Court is expected shortly. Reporters note hard criticisms of Taft’s appointment and mention New Jersey aviation plans in brief, with unclear fragments remaining.
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