First Baptist Church Dedicates New Building in City
A grand dedication yesterday marked the completion of the new First Baptist church auditorium and gallery. The morning and evening services drew large crowds from the congregation and city. Organ music and choral works highlighted the ceremony, with Dr. Stackhouse delivering the dedication sermon on “The Challenge of the Church.”
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First Baptist Church
Chure
Orson
Jacob Haish
Sophia A. Haish
Heir
Hayden
Gounod
Ministry of Ver
Bohannaname
Fierbert
Cnere
Lynes
Carlson
Unkhouse
First Baptist Church of Chicago
Elevator fall injures teens in Chicago sewer work
Ten teen workmen were injured when an elevator lowering them into the Chicago sewer system broke and dropped about ten feet. They became hysterical in darkness but were rescued and taken to hospitals. none of the injuries were believed fatal.
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Chicago
United Press
Scouts Accept Flags for City Troops at Congregational Church
At 7 45 tomorrow evening the three Boy Scout troops will accept gift flags from G A R workers led by G H Gunner and Judge W L Pond will oversee the proceedings The public is invited to attend at the Congregational church on South Second street to witness presentations and pledges plus songs prayers and a benediction
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Congregational Church
Boy Scouts
G. H. Gunner
Young America
W. L. Pond
DeKalb
James Clark
America
Pe Saabi
A Magnussen
Bimer Lutheran Church
Harvey Matteson
A Annas
Scout Wirtz
M. E
H. B. Gurlen
Magnusson
First Lutheran Church
FP. M. Webster
Perry Bjeli
City moves to curb use of fire crackers
An emergency order freezes further sale of fire works until after the Fourth and orders restraint by youths in the city. Police report multiple incidents of firing crackers at pedestrians, including a blade to the face, and warn arrests and store restrictions if abuses continue.
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Lincoln Highway
First
Ford Coupe Stolen From Aurora Streets
Police report a Ford coupe with license 187 278 stolen from Aurora. Officers checked local cars but did not locate the vehicle. The message thanks DeKalb residents and Boy Scouts for help during the two day DeKalb field meet and city officials for courtesies shown to visitors.
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DeKalb
Canton DeKalb No. 59
Aia
DeKalb Hosts Two Day Canton Fortnight Praise
Brigadier General Berger and visiting officers praised DeKalb for hospitality shown during a two day field meet. A parade from the I O O F hall to the college grounds impressed attendees, followed by an eight to midnight dance with Scott's Orchestra. Services at the Methodist church featured Rev. L L Hammitt on Jonathan and David.
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Chronicle
C. W. Berger
Deva
College
Lincoln Highway
Canton
Scott
Prep Wise
Joliet
Ron
Patriarchs
Methodist Church
L. L. Hammitt
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Jonathan
David
Ene
Berger
Ser
DeKalb
Agin
Canton DeKalb
Highway painting renews emphasis on parking and lanes
Lincoln Highway downtown and adjacent streets received fresh markings yesterday. Red painted pedestrian lanes and red no parking spaces heighten visibility and enforce city ordinances. Trustees of DeKalb Public Hospital announce building on South First Street will be torn down with sealed bids due July 2, 1925.
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Lincoln Highway
Trustees of
DeKalb Public
Fst Street
DeKalb
Illinois
F. G. Anderson
Anderson Bros. Clothing
Two Arrested for Violating Vehicle Laws
Two arrests for state vehicle law violations occurred since Saturday. Gail Maylor of Glen Ellyn was fined for reckless driving after a 11 o'clock police court hearing Saturday night. Walter Held, linked to the Malta Willett family, was fined for speeding in the business district on the Lincoln Highway and said he did not know the speed laws.
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Gail Maylor
Glen Ellyn
John M. Blair
Walter Held
Willett
Malta
Held
Lincoln Highway
Annie's Woods Earns High Rating in State Inspectio
DeKalb camping ground for tourists was inspected by a state official and earned a top rating. A. W. Marvin, custodian of the grounds, reported abandonment of drinking cups and that drinking water is available only through sanitary measures. The rating reflects well on DeKalb and on Marvin’s efforts.
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DeKalb
Marvin
Young Couple Drown In Canal Near Geneseo
Beckler a 21 year old man and his wife 20 drowned in the Hennepin canal near Geneseo while swimming. Beckler stepped off a ledge into a deep hole and his wife died trying to rescue him.
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Geneseo
United P
Cambridge
Beckler
Will Use Roach Feed Shed for New Business
Announcement from Frank Roberts dealer in poultry veal and wool states he has leased the old Roach feed shed on Locust street between First and Second to supply the Chicago market. He has bought a new truck and will work with his two sons. Thomas DeCormack has left his position as buyer for Roberts.
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Frank Roberts
Locust Street
First
Second Streets
Chicago
Roberts
Thomas DeCormack
Picnic for School Officers Draws County and District Delegates
County and district officers of DeKalb County Sunday School Association will attend a picnic on the Methodist lawn tomorrow evening to discuss plans for the fall state convention to be held in the city. Delegates are expected from across the county.
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DeKalb County
Methodist
Sunday School Association
Chinese Will Make Demands from British
Hong Kong June 29 Canton demands indemnity from Britain for the killing of Chinese in the Shameen incident and calls for the foreign colony's handover. Rumor says French Admiral Frochet in Canton will seek heavy indemnity for a French merchant killed in the same disturbance.
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Cored
Hong Kong
China
Canton
Frochet
Santa Barbara Earthquake Toll and Aftermath
A series of tremors centered on Santa Barbara caused extensive damage across Southern California. Reports cite 65 or more dead, hundreds injured, and widespread destruction from Ventura to San Francisco with fires and collapsed buildings. Rail and water infrastructure were disrupted as rescue efforts began.
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United Press
Los Angeles
Calif
Santa Barbara
Southern California Edison Co
Cal
San Fra Ro
Southern Pacific
Ventura
E. J. Hollister
State Street
California
Cadrillo
Arlington
Daziota
Golicia
Naples
San Francisco
Santa
France to Send Debt Commission to United States
Paris reports France will appoint a debt commission within two weeks to negotiate settlement of the country debt to America. Speculation centers on Finance Minister Caillaux possibly heading the delegation as Paris seeks a better settlement after recent fiscal approvals.
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Ameda Press
Paris
France
Quai D'Orsay
United States
America
Caillaux
Caillaux Finance
the Chamber
Senate
New U S Ambassador Presents Credentials in Germany
United Press report states Ambassador Shurman presented his credentials to President. He pledged to cultivate mutual friendship and cordial relations to the fullest extent between the United States and Germany.
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Shurman
United Press Germany
Jacob Gould Shurman
Contract Awarded for Maplewood Avenue and Girard Street Paving
E. M. Rocko Construction Company of Freeport was awarded the paving contract for Maplewood Avenue and Girard Street after bids by four firms. The board set July 6 for public hearings on South Third Street John Street and West Lincoln Highway. The West Lincoln project totals about 52,000 dollars with other sections near 35,000 dollars.
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E. M. Rocko
Freeport
Maplewood Avenue
Girard Street
E. M. Rocke Construction Company
Gund Graham Company
Normal Road
Adams
South Third Street
John Street
West Lincoln Highway
Lincoln Highway
First Street
Ford Coupe Breaks Wheels in County Turn
A Ford coupe owned by a DeKalb resident broke two wheels on a turn from North First Street to Oak Street Sunday morning. The car tipped onto its side but the male occupant was uninjured. No other accidents were reported in the community despite ideal touring weather.
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DeKalb
North First Street
Oak Street
Short Session Nears End of Illinois Legislature
A brief 4 pm start in Springfield is expected to finish the 54th Illinois General Assembly session. Governor Small is anticipated to veto measures, after which adjournment may be taken.
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Springfield
Ilinois General Assembly
Small
Weather plan Illinois fair with unsettled south portion
Forecast calls for fair weather tonight and Tuesday across Illinois with unsettled conditions in the extreme south tonight. Cooler temperatures expected in the southeast tonight and a slight warmup coming Tuesday.
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Illinois
Encouraging the Boy Scouts of DeKalb Community
The article praises Boy Scouts in DeKalb, noting the value of training, daily good turns, and discipline. It highlights growing interest among local men, a church troop expansion, and a plan to enroll 500 scouts with campaigns and city support.
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Bey
Scout Organization
Eagles
Boy Scouts of
DeKalb
Methodist Church
Canton of the Odd Fellows
Pblic
Police Court Busy Today In Giving Fines
Three men from a small community were brought before the Police court on drunken and disorderly charges after being arrested Saturday and Sunday for violating prohibition laws. L. A. Rainbow, booked yesterday, posted bail and faces Judge John M. Blair today. Joe Stine and William Barnes Werre were also arrested for intoxication during the weekend, with hearings expected today. Masonic notice: DeKalb Lodge No. 144 holds third degree work Monday at 7:00. E J Bastian W M.
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L. A. Rainbow
Joe Stine
William Barnes Werre
John M. Blair
DeKalb Lodge No
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E. J. Bastian
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