Camp Rotary MacQueen Hosts First DeKalb Rotary Scout Camp Meeting
Fifty DeKalb Rotary club members attended a two dinner at Camp Rotary MacQueen near Kirkland to inaugurate the first official Scout camp session. Mayor J J Phingsley and other officials spoke as tents rose, the flagpole was erected, and preparations for July sessions were outlined along with a call for parent support.
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Rotary MacQueen
Kirkland
DeKalb
Earl Wetzel
Sycamore
Charles Powell
DeKall
Erwin Classe
Kingsley
DeKalb Rotary Club
I. F. Plagge
Shabbona
John MacQueen
Rotary Tub
Scout Council
Firecrackers Reported Near Hospitals Prompt Plea
Chief of Police Horace Youngstom received a request from Glidden Memorial Hospital to stop the use of firecrackers near the building. The notice cites youngsters celebrating ahead of time shooting fireworks close to St Mary's and the Glidden hospital and asks celebrants to stay well away from these institutions.
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Horace Youngstom
Glidden Memorial Hospital
St. Mary's
Glidden Hospital
Quiet Night at Police Station Reveals Few Calls
Police records show a very quiet night with no incidents besides a message about a police box being out of order. The usual inquiries came in between nine and ten o'clock seeking the correct time, marking one of the quietest nights in weeks amid a brief ad for Friday and Saturday bargains on straw and summer hats.
Lowden Declines Indiana Presidential Run in 1923
Former Governor Frank O Lowden of Illinois told a committee of Indiana Republicans that he cannot run for the presidency. He expressed appreciation for their confidence but said no man in history has run away with the presidency. The committee had urged entry of his name in Indiana’s 1923 preferential primaries.
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Oregon
U.P
United States
Frank O. Lowden
Ilinois
Indiana
Lowden
President Coolidge Birthday Party Planned at Rapid City
Rapid City South Dakota June 30 Arrangements for Coolidges biggest birthday celebration yet on July 4 are under way Mrs Coolidge and local citizens organize events A cowboy from Terry Montana plans to serenade from the summer White House lawn Numerous automobile pilgrimages are banned a large delegation expected Children from Rapid City will visit the lodge for Independence Day and the birthday Mr Coolidge plans a quiet day at home but bands delegations and fireworks may keep it lively The day after he will attend one of the wests major roundups at Belle Fourche Cowboys enter bulldogging roping and riding contests He continues steady work at his desk despite a 64 mile commute.
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Rapid City
S. C
U.R
Coolidge
Mr. Coolidge
Traveling Saloon Prosecution: Freeland Fined in Downstate Court
Louis Freeland of Herrin was fined 500 dollars plus costs after pleading guilty to operating a traveling saloon in Murphysboro. His wife Elsie Freeland and Lola Joffrey were arrested but dismissed when Freeland took full responsibility.
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Murphysboro
Tfl
U.P
Louis Freeland
Herrin
Guil
Elsie Freeland
Lola Joffrey
Freeland
Assembly Waits Close As Illinois Session Ends
Springfield June 36 An adjournment of the Fifty Fifth General Assembly is near with midnight likely to end the session. A state gasoline tax for hard road construction is the major act, while traction and home rule bills are expected to die. The Illinois Municipal League pushes for bond and home rule measures as leaders decide on recesses and potential special sessions.
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Springfield
U.P
Fifty-Fifth General Assembly
House
Senate
Chicago
Courtney
Senate Utilities Committee
Illinois Municipal League
Ilinois Municipal League
Legalized Horse Racing Debuts at Lincoln Fields Chicago
Chicago marks the debut of legalized pari mutuel betting as Lincoln Fields opens a 37 day season with a $2,000,000 track under state supervision. The meeting aims to decide championships across divisions, drawing horses from Kentucky and the East as excitement builds for the longest Chicago racing season in 25 years.
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Chicago
Lincoln Fields
Kentucky
Washington Park
Tom Young
Paying contracts to be let tonight by Board of Local Improvements
The city contracts for paying jobs will be let this evening after bids were opened Monday and tabulated. The Board aims to award tonight to start work as soon as possible, with completion expected around September 1. ATTENTION VIKINGS Funeral for John G. Johnson tomorrow at 2:30 PM at Lutheran Church 172 Secretary.
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Board of Local Improvements
Uphall
Vikings
John G. Johnson
Lutheran Church
Holmes Hat Shop: White Felts For the 4th Day
Holmes Hat Shop offers a one selection of smart styles for Independence Day vacation time. White felts and other headwear featured to complement summer events and outdoor wear.
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Holmes’ Hat Shop
Fire Crackers Raise the Ire of Many People
Community residents complain about excessive noise from fire crackers fired last evening and today. Merchants fear supply shortages as the Fourth of July approaches.
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We Iw
Man Clings to Morrison Hotel Flagpole for Endurance Record
Joe Powers perched atop the Morrison hotel flagpole in Chicago aiming to set a new endurance mark by remaining aloft and seated for at least 15 days. He seeks to surpass Shipwreck Kelly’s Newark record as observers watch the daring stunt.
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Chicago
Joe Powers
Morrison Hotel
Kelly
Newark
British Accept Equality in Naval Talks at Geneva
Washington reports Kellogg announced Great Britain is willing to accept equality with the United States in all classes of ships and that Geneva negotiations should proceed on that basis. A Geneva communique said the technical commission reached provisional agreement on destroyers and flotilla leaders, with submarines to be discussed Friday. Hugh S. Gibson denied US agreement to discuss the secretary question, noting various proposals are under review to resolve outstanding issues.
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Washington
U.P
Kellogs
United States
Great Britain
Geneva
Kellogg
London
Technical Commission
Exchange Telegraph Company
Hugh S. Gibson
Lindbergh Plans Canada Flight From St Louis Saturday
Col Charles A Lindbergh will depart St Louis in his Spirit of St Louis for Ottawa Canada arriving July 2 officials said He will fly solo on the Canadian hop with plans for a broader U S tour later undecided and to be announced from Rochelle to Ashton on Lincoln Highway a local note adds no additional dates.
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St. Louis
Maane
Charles Lindbergh
Ottawa
Canada
William B. Robertson
Flyer J
Lindbergh
Spirit of
Charles A. Lindbergh
New York
Paris
St. Loui
Ottaw
United States
Pictures Sent to New York in Short Time
A NEA photographer in Honolulu swapped pictures with Army flyers who landed yesterday at 1 01 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time. The photos were developed at the wireless station, two were sent by radio to San Francisco, finished there, then sent by telephone to New York arriving at 9 00 p.m. EDT, eight hours after landing.
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New York
San Francisco-to-Honolutas
NEA
Honolulu
San Francisco
Pythians to Meet Tonight for a Third Rank
Members of the Knights of Pythias plan an evening session with third rank candidates, weather hoped cooler for robes, picnic committee meeting, and general business including a scheduled entertainment and refreshments at the end.
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Kaghis
Paythias
Fire wreckage at steel plant being cleared after Saturday blaze
Debris from the south plant fire is rapidly disappearing as salvaging continues. Posts will be galvanized and painted anew. Extra workers were deployed to clean the site, with plans for a rebuilding decision expected in the coming days.
Publisher in Batavia Sets Record Flight Reach
In Batavia Dutch East Indies June 180- U P Lear Black publisher of the Baltimore Sun arrived at Weltevreden flying field near Bataver on a Fokker monoplane hired in Amsterdam. The aircraft covered $000 miles in 15 days marking a world record passenger flight.
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Batavia
Dutch East Indies
U.P
Lear Black
Baltimore Sun
Weltevreden
Bataver
Amsterdam
Chicago Weather Outlook for Friday and Tonight
Fair to night with continued warmth. Friday likely increasing clouds and a chance of thundershowers Friday night. Winds from the southwest at moderate speeds. Generally fair conditions and warm temperatures persist across Chicago and vicinity.
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Chicago
Farewell to Prexy Given at State Teachers College
Students at the State Teachers College held a special assembly to bid farewell to Dr. J Stanley Brown on his last day as president. Hubert Landis and Marie Kinney presented gifts, Brown praised the students, and the session closed with a college song.
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State Teachers College
J. Stanley Brown
State Teachers’ College
General Assembly
Brown
Hubert Landis
Se Senior College
Marie Kinney
Williston Hall
Dr. Brown
Der
Mrs. Brown
3. C. Brown
J. C. Brown
Northern
Ilinois
Frankford
Crystal Lake
Michigan
Heatwave grips Chicago with record June and fatalities
Chicago experienced another hot day with clear skies and a warm sun following the hottest June 29 in city history. Five deaths were reported and many others were overcome. Forecasters expected today’s high to match yesterday’s peak, with possible relief from thunderstorms tonight or Friday. Lake Michigan beaches were crowded prompting extra lifeguards on duty.
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Chicago
Middle-West
Lake Michigan
Aviators Feted After Pacific Crossing Halted Return Flight
Washington denied permission for Maitland and Hegenberger to fly back from Hawaii to the U S mainland though officials in Honolulu indicated a possible change if Washington approves. The two aviators, first to cross the Pacific, planned talks with General Kends and sought inspection and reconditioning of their plane before any decision.
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Washington
U.P
War Department
Hawaii
Pacific
Paradise
Mason Patrick
Air Corps
San Francisco
United Press
Honolulu
Lester J. Maitland
Albert FP. Hegenberger
General F Kends
United States Army
Toyal Hawaiian Hotel
Lewis
John McDonald
Fourteenth Naval District
Wallace R. Farrington
Byrd’s Atlantic Flight Log Reaches Newfoundland Westward
Controller Byrd continues the long ocean crossing from Roosevelt Field with the S S Homeric and S S Corinthia tracking radio signals. He reports Cape Cod sighting, fuel issues from extra cans, fog over Newfoundland, and position estimates off Cape Race as daylight fades. He sends greetings to Floyd Bennett and allied fliers while noting radio signals from ships and a Paris relay message claiming 620 miles west of Ireland.
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Byrd
Roosevelt Field
S. S. Homeric
S. Corinthia
Cape Cod
Yarmouth
Nova Scotia
America
Bedford
Floyd Bennett
Army Pacific Fliers
Scafary Island
Mauretania
Cape Race
Plane
Newfoundland
Chatham
Radio Corporation of America
S. S
Hamburg
Irish
Berlin
A. m—Byrd
Byrt
Paris
Ireland
Freezing Fox
Ouessant Island
Grover Whalen
France
Amer
Bankers From Elgin visit DeKalb's New Rice Hotel
Several Elgin bankers toured DeKalb's new Rice Hotel as guests of FE M Rice of Elgin. The group included Mr. Glass president of the First National bank Mr Hackett president of the Home National bank Mr McKenzie editor of the Elgin Courier-News and Judge F W Shepherd.
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Elgin
FE. M. Rice
Rice
DeKalb
Mr. Rice
Glass
First National Bank
Hackett
The
Home National Bank
McKenzie
Elgin Courier-News
F. W. Shepherd
Water Bills in the Mails for Second Quarter
Water bills for the second quarter were mailed over the last two days. City Clerk G. N. Blackman and Mrs. Bennett handle the mailings, a tedious process demanding extra hours. Bills are due before July 15 in the city.
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G. N. Blackman
Bennett
Sisibad
Byrd Faces Wind as Flight Aims for Paris
Reports cite Commander Byrd and crew battling heavy fog and strong winds near Brest and over the English Channel as they push toward Paris. Paris guards, police, and Le Bourget field prepare for his arrival amid cautious weather briefings and crowd control.
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Paris
Byrd
St. Brieuc
Brest
Lived
le Bourget
Col. Lindbergh
Messign
Joe Byrd
Sandivision
New York
U.2
Richard Byrd
America
Europe
América
Greenwich
Ireland
Newfoundland
England
Air Ministry
Richard E. Byrd
Brittany
France
Lindbergh and
Chamberlin
Maris
Descons
Funeral services for J G Johnson set for tomorrow
Funeral services for John Gust Johnson who died yesterday will be held tomorrow at 2 30 PM from the Lutheran church Rev Magnusson will officiate and interment will be at Fairview Arrangements pending awaiting word from Mr Jol sister in Ohio Mrs Johnson aged and unable to travel DeKalb son-in-law John Johnson of Ohio represents the family Union Gospel Services in Annie's Woods Sunday at 4 30 PM Topic Christ and se
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J. G. Johnson
John Gust Johnson
Lutheran Church
Rev. Magnusson
Fairview
Jol
Ohio
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Rotary Club
Party For President
Donald G. MacMillan
Wiscasset
Arctic
Joseph Field
Henry Warren
Rochelle
Ashton
Lincoln Highway
tPeKalb Daily Chronicle
Pythians
Prexy
State College
PPS
Commander Byrd
Ocean
New Rice
Atlantic
Union Gospel Services
Annie's Woods
Christ and
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