Pioneer Ida Munson Swanbum Dies in DeKalb Community
Mrs. Ida Munson Swanhum of Augusta avenue longtime DeKalb resident and Swedish pioneer dies at 12 15 PM at home aged 79 Born December 5 1859 she married Sanford Swanhum June 5 1884 in Sycamore Funeral plans tentative with service at 2 30 PM Sunday from the home and burial in Fairview cemetery
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Sanford Swanhum
Augusta Avenue
Los Ip DeKalb
Irs
Swanbum
Swansum
Chicago
Ida Munson
Peter Munson
DeKalb
Miss Munson
Sycamore
Swanhum
Hannah Bodine
Ed Munson
Smoland
Kansas
John Munson
Florance
Gust Frank
Portland
Oregon
First Lutheran Church
Swedish Lutheran Church
Membe
Fairview Cemetery
Famous Actor Ditrichstein Dies in Vienna Sanitarium
Viennese report says Leo Ditrichstein, 66, renowned American actor and playwright, died of heart disease at Auerspe Sanitarium. He retired four years ago after a storied stage career, having arrived in the U.S. in 1890 and rivalled John Drew in romantic and heroic roles. His notable works include The Great Lover and The Phantom Rival.
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Vienna
Leo Ditrichstein
Auerspe Ganitarium
A Ditrichstein
United States
Johin Drew
Ditrichstein
Europe
Scitrichstein
Eliza
Chicago Man Heads Illinois Pharmaceutical Association
John A Muhaffy of Chicago was elected president of the Illinois Pharmaceutical Association at the convention's final session. Other officers elected include Arch T. Davis of Decatur as first vice president FE Neuport of Danville as second vice president Leo Maracek of Chicago as third president George M. Bennett of Urbu as treasurer and W B Day of Chicago as secretary.
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Chicago
Peoria, II
R—John A Muhaffy
Ilinois Pharmaceutical Association
T! Association
Arch T. Davis
Decatur
FE. Neuport
Danville
Leo Maracek
George M. Bennett
Urbu
W. B. Day
Chicaszo
Poisoning claims two aged inmates at Augustana home
Aged inmates from the Augustana home for the elderly in Chicago died last night from hydranide poisoning. The men had forgotten orders not to return to their rooms after a visit by ex terminators Helegson and colleagues.
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Chicago
Andrew Noreen
Augustana
Helegson
Smith Speechless as Victory is Assured in Nomination
Gov Alfred E Smith is named Democratic presidential candidate at the national convention. Reported in Mbany New York June 29, well wishers flood his Albany mansion as he shares a shy, joyful first reaction while radio coverage confirms New York and Ohio voting for him. The governor and his family receive congratulations from officials and friends, and he delivers a brief victory speech reflecting on the honor.
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Mbany
N.Y
Alfred EB. Smith
John A. Warner
Walter
Henry Moskowitz
Aibae
New York City
Raislon
Iver Street
Metropolis
Famoue
United States
Alfred FE. Smith
New York
Democratic Party
John A Warner
Newsun
Smith
Jefferson
Jeff
Houston
Ohio
Mississippi
Indiana
Nebraska
Kansas
John J. Galligan
Salt Lake City
Albany
Texas Standard
Kuykendall
Plans for Third Annual 22nd District Boosters Picnic
Knights of Pythias lodges from Geneva Batavia Woodstock Aurora Sandwich and Elgin plan the DeKalb district picnic to be held in Batavia August 12 with band and drill team from Mekkah Temple Peru. Committees named for publicity entertainment finance and athletics set indoor ball games and evening dances with no park admission and many concessions.
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Knights of Pythias
Geneva
Batavia
Woodstock
Aurora
Sandwich
Elgin
DeKalb
Batavia Park
Mekkah
Peru
Belit
22Nd District
22Nd District Association
Charles Pierce
A. C. Polzien
Auro Roy Cunz
Tverson
Klein
Waterman Legion Meeting Attracts Large Turnout
More than 10 legionnaires attended the De Rath county Legion gathering in Waterman last evening. The session approved a July meeting, and Mundt outlined ideas to boost post membership. A chicken dinner was served by the Waterman auxiliary, followed by a parade with the DeKalb drum and bass corps and the Sandwich German band. Shabbona post won $5 for the highest attendance.
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de- Rath
Legion Uur
Waterman
Waterman Auxiliary
DeKalb Drum and Basse Corps
Willam CL Mundt
Mundt
Post
Cotton Blossom Singers
Shabbona Post
Mrs Terry Isk Finishes Fifth in Women’s Western Golf Tour
Mrs Terry Isk of this city placed fifth in the Women’s Western Golf Association tournament at Hine Dale course. She totaled 284 for 54 holes. Mrs Lee W Mida won with 261 while Mrs HH Austin Purdue was second with 262. Mrs Melvin Jones took third and Mrs John Arends fourth. Mrs Fisk shot 96 on the final 18 holes.
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Terry Isk
Hinedale
Lee W. Mida
Mra HH. Austin Purdue
Secon
Melvin Jones
John Arends
Fisk
Stock Shipment From DeKalb To Ellwood Ranch Texas
A consignment of purebred stock was shipped from DeKalb today to the Ellwood ranch in Texas. The lot includes 13 Jersey cows 3 Holstein cattle and a two year old station colt. William Elwood purchased part of the stock in Wisconsin and resides on the Elwood ranch in Texas. He is back in Texas.
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Ellwood Ranch
Texas
Wisconsin
William Elwood
Elwood Ranch
Ellwood
Rescue plea from ice camp as quest aids flee breaking floe
Lieutenant Lundborg appeals for early airplane rescue from the Tuikia ice camp off Poyn Island as the ice breaks rapidly. Swedish aviator who previously aided Nobile reports the floe drifting and threatens the runway while crew members are held prisoner awaiting communication from Milano.
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Quest
North East Land
U.R
Einar Paul Lundborg
Tuikia
Poyn Island
Lunborg
Umberto Nobile
Lumborg
Breasan
Tae
Bisger- Paul Lindbors
Cinta di Milano
Cape Leigh Smith
Citta St Mitine
Tallche Gyeet
Vigleri
Themen
Canadian Tourists Visit I Johnson Home in Delialy
Mr and Mrs H E Keder and three children from Melford Saskatchewan Canada arrived in Delialy last night en route for Joliet camping with a large outfit. They praised local roads and signs and planned a short visit with DeKalb relatives before continuing their trip.
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Canada
Melford
Saskatchewan
Delialy
I. Johnson
South Fifth Street
Keddy
Joliet
St. Charles
DeKalh
DeKaly
Mrs. Kerlly
Fraulein Rasche Plans July Transatlantic Flight from Montreal
German aviatrix Thea Rasche announced from St Hubert that she will depart July 2 in the Bellanca North Star on a proposed transatlantic flight to Germany. She blamed Thursday’s ground softness at Cape La Madeleine for a delayed takeoff and cited signing of important papers in New York as part of her trip.
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Montreal
Fraulein Thea Rasche
North Star
St. Hubert
Germany
New York
Cape la Madeleine
Seral
Annies Woods Not Popular This Rainy Season
The Annie s Woods camping ground, once a popular tourist spot in this section, has seen reduced crowds due to frequent rain storms. Tourists staying in camps are unprepared for heavy rain and often spend nights indoors, with brief bursts of popularity when weather warms. If the fourth of July is dry, Annie s Woods could host many picnics.
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Annies’ Woods
Frequent Rain Harms Local Corn Crop
Rain in the area threatens the corn crop with grassing and damage in several county sections. Some observers note the rain has harmed the crop while oats and wheat show benefits. overall grain status varies by locality.
Lexan storm sweeps western Kentucky causing widespread disruption
A powerful storm swept through western Kentucky within the last 24 hours, damaging stores, streets, and communication lines as communities report estimated progress and widespread impact.
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Kentucky
Prohibition Eclipsed in Campaign By Democratic Platform
Josephus Daniels former navy secretary said the Democratic platform now clears the prohibition issue from the campaign and will let the race focus on reform and anti corruption. He praised Gov Alfred E Smith and urged voters to support his election to turn rascals out of Washington.
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Tousen
Josephus Daniels
Alfred&. Smith
New York
Chiels
Gov. Smith
Washington
Springfield Hit Hard By Rain Storm In 1940
A severe storm swept Springfield causing street car and subway flooding halting traffic and stalling many cars. Lightning struck the Savoy Theatre with little damage. about 100 patrons at the show learned later the bolt had struck the building.
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Springfield
Savoy Theatre
Stag Picnic Draws Elks to Rockford Farm
DeKalb Elks from multiple lodges motored to a Rockford area farm for a stag picnic. The Rockford lodge sponsored the event with representation from northern Illinois lodges. A morning program drew many attendees and activities continued into the evening as thousands of Elks and friends gathered.
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Rockford Farm
Rockford
Brother of Colonel Jarboe Visits DeKalb
Cumberland Md resident M. J. Jarboe visits De Kalb to meet his brother Colonel John H. Jarboe. He is touring the city for the first time and finds DeKalb’s welcome and surroundings favorable. His trip emphasizes local friendships formed through the Colonel.
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John H. Jarboe
M. J. Jarboe
Cumberland
DeKalb
de Kalb
Weather forecast for Minois fair tonight and Saturday
The forecast calls for fair conditions in Minois tonight and Saturday with slightly cooler temperatures and clear to partly cloudy skies in the extreme south portion.
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Minois
Platform Is Announced by Democrats in Nomination Fight
The Democratic national convention endorses Gov. Alfred E. Smith on a platform pledging honest law enforcement and farm relief, calling for anti corruption action against Republicans and an emphasis on 18th amendment enforcement, federal farm aid, and measures to reduce the farmer middlemen’s profits.
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Democratic Party
Smith
Carter Glass
Virginia
Republican Party
Washington
Congress of the
United States
National Democracy
Glass
Federal Farm Board
Smith I
Herbert Hoover
Hant Marine
Federal Reserve Board
Mexico
Nicaragua
Hoover silent on Alfred E. Smith nomination
Washington June 24. Herbert Hoover has nothing to say about Alfred E. Smith as his opponent in the nomination race. When Hoover was nominated Smith said he ought not to be hard to beat, but Hoover's secretaries today were asked for a response and said Hoover would not comment.
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Washington
Herbert Hoover
Alfred EB. Smith
Hoover
Smith
Clubs Raided as Al Smith Backers Praise New York
New York on June 29 40 officers raided elite night clubs arresting 96 for Volstead Act violations. Bail set for federal court hearings as owners head waiters charged while guests released. Clubs named include Mimic Knight Frendale Charm Furnace Jungle Don Royale and Chez Helen Morgan among others.
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New York
Alfred Smith
Texas Guinan
Texas
Helen Morgan
Chez Helen Man
Maurice Campbell
Broadway
al Smith
Mimic Club
Knight Club
Frendale Club
Charm Furnace Club
Jungle Club
Don Royale Club
Beaux Arts Club
la Ferera Club
Chez Helen Morgan
Texas Guinan’s
Blue Hour Club
Silver Slipper
Bronx
Mrs Wright Admitted To Glidden Hospital Here
Mrs Rachael Wright mother of Senator H G Wright and Ro A Wright is a patient at Glidden hospital. She was brought in by her son Dr Ro A Wright and will stay a few days for treatment. She lives in Ellis Grove HL and this is her first visit to DeKalb city. Her health has been weak but she chose to come here to be near her sons.
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Rachael Wright
H. G. Wright
DeKalb
R.A. Wright
St. Louis
Three Killers Sent to Chair in Oklahoma
Three men were executed in Oklahoma's first triple execution. Walter Wizger, a white man, killed his sweetheart Ruth Harris of Miami. Theodore Bruster, a Black man, murdered Muskogee storekeeper William Heeman. Willie O'Neil, another Black man, killed streetcar motorman Mark Hirpsher.
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Oklahoma
McAlester
Okla
Walter Wizger
Ruth Harris
Miami
Sle
Theodore Bruster
William Heeman
Muskogee
Willie O'Neil
Mark Hirpsher
Smith Wins Democratic Nomination For President At Convention
At Houston convention hall the Democratic Party nominated Governor Alfred E Smith of New York for president on the first ballot after Ohio shifted votes. Senator Joseph T Robinson of Arkansas was named as vice presidential running mate amid cheers and disorder.
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Houston
Tex
Joseph T. Robinson
Arkansas
United States Senate
Alfred Epmith
Smith
Robinson
Harkley
New Hampshire
Ohio
Senate
Ge Shingat
T. S. Tolliver
Nellie Tayloe Ross
Wyoming
Fletcher
Florida
Fuller Warren
Nationa
Alfred E. Smith
New York
East Side
Atlee Pomerene
Joseph Robinson
Nsus
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Malena
Stevith
California
Madison Square Garden
South
Wil McAdoo
Warner
Shout
Legion
Italia
Fraulein
Annies Woods
Bulletin
John Jarise
Andrew Jackson
Farmer's Aid
Reed
Pat Harrison
James A. Reed
Missouri
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