Whitney Well bid withdrawn and Thorne chosen
The Whitney Well Company of Chicago withdrew its bid for the De Kalb water well contract citing unforeseen occurrences. The city council awarded the contract to the W. L. Thorne Company of Des Plaines, which will sink the well at the same bid figure, using machinery already in the city to speed construction.
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Whitney Well Company
Chicago
W. L. Thorne
W. L. Thorne Company of Des Plaines
W. L. Thorne Company
DeKalb
Whitney
Minors Power Company
Blackman
Weu
Riffich
Thorne County
Illinois Power Company
Miss Ferguson to Appear on WMAQ Radio Program
Miss Dorothy Ferguson, known to radiophans from WBCN Chicago, will appear on WMAQ Chicago Daily News station tomorrow at about 9 15 pm with Sal Galbraith and Mrs Cathryn B Utesch. She will perform xylophone solos and has ties to DeKalb County through local banking notices.
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Miss Ferguson
WMAQ
Dorothy Ferguson
Radiophans
WBCN
Chicago
Chicago Daily News
Sal Galbraith
Cathryn B. Utesch
Congress Ends Work in Deadlocked 48th Session
United Press reports the 48th Congress ended in deadlock with farm relief Muscle Shoals and prohibition enforcement stalled. Gavel signals closed a divided session as leaders abandoned the usual night session before inauguration. Senator King blocked a rush on the World Court plan and the Senate reconvened in a brief special session to review cabinet nominations.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
House
Senate
Congress
Haem
Washington
D. C
King
Utah
International Court
J A Robinson Promoted to Superintendent at Minnesota Steel
Friends of J A Robinson formerly with American Steel and Wire mills and recently at Morgan Park works Duluth learn he has been promoted to superintendent of the Morgan Park works. He becomes a person in charge with the company and will move to the Pittsburg district as assistant manager. The Morgan Park works are part of Minnesota Steel company works. Several locals are at Duluth.
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J. A. Robinson
American Steel & Wire Mills
Morgan Park Works
Duluth
Fie
Pittsburg
Morgan Park
Minnesota Steel Company Works
Services Held Here This Evening During Lent
Mid week Lenten services will be held this evening at the American Steel Welfare building. The six Protestant churches unite for union services each Wednesday night during Lent with Rev. Em G Winstedt of the Swedish Mission church delivering the sermon and the Congregational choir providing music. All residents are urged to attend.
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American Steel Welfare
Em G. Winstedt
Swedish Mission Church
George Freeman Jr Receives WGN Birthday Star
Malta youth George Freeman Jr was selected for a birthday star by the WGN radio station birthday club this week correcting a prior Chronicle mention that named George Bemis of Malta.
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George Freeman, Jr
Little George Freeman, Jr
Malta
WGN Radio
the Chronicle
George Bemis
Salary Boost for Congress Signed Today
President Coolidge signed the legislative appropriations bill granting a $2500 salary increase for all 551 members of Congress. He signed just before adjournment at 11 56 a m four minutes before automatic pocket veto would occur.
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Congress
Washington, D. C
Coolidge
Senate Chamber
Lord
Organist Nordgren Performs at Salem Lutheran Dedication
Organist Eugene Nordgren, well known to residents for Sunday recitals, played several selections last evening at the dedication of Salem Lutheran church's Apollo grand piano in Sycamore. The program was arranged by the Luther League which secured the instrument, drawing many locals interested in League work.
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Eugene Nordgren
Lutheran Church
Apollo
Salem Lutheran Church
Sycamore
Luther League of the Church
Luther League
Miss Dodge of Malta Taken to City Hospital
Nellie Dodge of Malta sister of James Dodge of South Second Street was taken to Glidden hospital Monday by city ambulance. Her condition, once very serious, was reported improved today as she remains under treatment and shows signs of a rapid recovery.
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Nellie Dodge
Malta
James Dodge
South Secondstret
Glidden Hospital
Pershing Ill Today In Cuba But Not Badly
Havana dispatch reports General John J. Pershing fell ill after arriving in the Cuban capital while en route to the United States. The illness is not considered serious and Pershing has canceled engagements as he rests in a city hotel.
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Pershing
Cuba
Havana
John J. Pershing
United States
South America
Persh’ng
Trotzky Opens Talks With Communist Foes in Moscow Dispatch
United Press reports from Helsinki that Leon Trotzky has begun negotiations for reconciliation with the Central Committee of the Communist party. The dispatch from Moscow was cited as the source of the development.
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United Press
London
England
Leon Trotzky
Central Committee of
The
Communist Party
Helsigfors
Moscow
New Turkish Cabinet Takes Office Today
London dispatch from Constantinople reports Ismet Pasha as prime minister in a new Turkish cabinet with Tewfik Pasha named foreign minister. Taxes are now due and payable at the First National Bank.
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New Assembly
New Turk
United Press
London
England
Aew
Ismet Pasha
Tewfik Pasha
First National Bank
Gitr
City Solons In Session Discuss Paving And Lights
City council met in a short regular session approving several bills and planning a written request to the state legislature to amend the automobile law so small cities can have through streets. Residents pressed for paving John Street with concrete and adding a street light by Evergreen cemetery. Police reported 22 ambulance calls and four patrol calls, 122 sleepers housed, 19 city arrests, and $385 in fines. Hospital data showed nine male and 22 female patients admitted, 13 male and 26 female discharged, seven major operations, and 11 minor operations during February.
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W. L. Thorne
Dixon
Union Municipal League
John Street
Ning
Inca Board of Improvements
Agen
South Seventh Street
Evergreen Cemetery
Lighting Committee
James Scott
Cit
DeKalb Sawyer Sends a Paper from the South
Attorney Perry McCollough of Jackson Mississippi forwarded the Jackson Daily News to The Chronicle office. The paper mirrors The Chronicle in size and features service, including articles from NEA Service and the same comic strips and cartoons.
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Perry McCollough
Jackson
Miss
Lmne
Chronicle
Jackon
Daily News
NEA
United States
Funeral for Mrs Zeinies Held at Maple Park Church
Funeral services for Mrs Frank Zeinies of Maple Park were held this morning at St Marys church Maple Park at ten o clock. Father Whalen of Reckford officiated as Father Porcella was hospitalized in DeKalb. Interment followed in Maple Park cemetery. The death shocked many friends in the community with many from nearby areas attending.
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Zeigler
Frank Zeinies
Maple Park
St. Marys Church
Father Whalen
Reckford
Father Porcella
St. Mary's Hospital
DeKalb
Germans Riot at Berlin Bier Hall for President Ebert Funeral
Germans clash in Unter den Linden as Communists and Reichsbanner members march during Ebert funeral processions. Police intervene quickly after brief scuffles, no bloodshed reported.
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Bier
Berlin
Germany
Reichsbanner
Unter den Lindense
Ebert
Bank Safe Fails to Open After Lock Malfunction
Trouble at the First National bank safe on Monday followed a failed lock reset by a cleaning contractor. Efforts by safe experts from Louisville and Cincinnati using an acetylene torch resulted in only a small hole after hours of work, as authorities assess the delay and insurance coverage.
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First National Bank
Louisville
Cincinnati
Dan Nugent Free Today of Grave Charge in Defamation Case
New York lawyer Daniel Nugent was freed by Judge William M. Gemmill after the state failed to prove his connection to a conspiracy to defame Helen Ellwood Stokes. Defense counsel hailed the ruling as a setback to the prosecution of W E D Stokes.
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United Press
Chicago
Daniel Nugent
New York
W. E. D. Stokes
Helen Ellwood Stokes
William M. Gemmill
Stokes
Rotary Club Hears Speech and Nominates Officers
Members of the Rotary Club gathered at Innovation 4 at the usual hour to hear a program including the Marine Band and parade description. The meeting named a swimming pool committee: R A Wright S E Bradt J Stanley Brown C A Anderson and Frank Whlgrove. Officers nominated were President J Stanley Brown Vice President C A Powell Treasurer C A Anderson and James Sawyer with two directors to be elected among F S Simms R W Ulery T F Olsen Ro Ragman W L Pond W W Wirtz and Harrou Stewart.
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Rotary Club
Innovation
Mer Music House
Washington
G. O. Miller
Ms Radio
T Ite
Marine Band
Nies
Nei
Sen
Heli Bret
R. A. Wright
S. E. Bradt
J. Stanley Brown
C. A. Anderson
Frank Whlgrove
C. A Powell
James Sawyer
F. S. Simms
R. W. Ulery
T. F
Mrs Reynolds Dies in Chehalis Washington
Mrs W A Reynolds of Chehalis Washington formerly DeKalb resident died after months of illness. She was daughter of William H Allen pioneer dry goods merchant and sister of Miss Lou Allen longtime city schools teacher. Survived by husband Judge W A Reynolds two children Walter and Ruth Stevens. Funeral details not provided.
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Miss Allen
W. A. Reynolds
Chehalis
Walter
Ruth Stevens
Masterson Car to Be Returned to DeKalb Soon
Masterson Ford coupe recovered by Monmouth police will be returned to DeKalb by the responsible insurance company. The car was stolen in DeKalb a week ago and found Monday. Initial clues linking it to the Murray Chevrolet theft were set aside after officials concluded advertising literature found in the vehicle was misplaced.
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Masterson
DeKalb
Monmouth Police Department
J. B. Murray
Collapse of Building in Battle Creek During Earthquake
The roof of a high school auditorium in Battle Creek Michigan collapsed during an earthquake causing several thousand dollars in damage. Workers were guiding the building when the crash occurred and a waitress is sought for a related cue.
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United Press
Battle Creek
Mich
Mareh
Y High School
Dawes Calls for Senate Rule Reform in Inaugural
Vice President Charles G. Dawes opened the 68th Congress with a demand for sweeping changes in Senate rules to curb obstruction of public business. He urged nonpartisan duty, urging that the chamber appeal to conscience and patriotism to correct defective methods.
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United Press
Capitol
Washington, D. C
Charles G. Dawes
Senate
Dawes
Duwes
Albert B. Cummins
Iowa
Cummins
Hell and
Marfa
Rand Begins Marine Training at Paris Island
Glenn Rand, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Rand, has joined the Marine Corps and is stationed at Paris Island South Carolina. In letters to friends he describes day long rifle range work and the demanding routine. He expects to finish training soon and his experience mirrors wartime training.
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Glenn Rand
A. T. Rand
Marine Corp
Mr. Rand
State Teachers College
Paris Island
8. C
Coolidge Takes Oath In Capitol Inaugural Day Parade
President Calvin Coolidge reaffirms oath as 30th U S leader on March 4 at the Capitol. Chief Justice Taft administers, with Dawes taking vice presidency. Nation-wide radio broadcast reaches millions. crowds and dignitaries fill Washington streets. Inauguration tops off a day of ceremonies and public interest.
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Coolidge
Taft
United Press
Washington, D. C
Japan
Te Eee Avenue
White House
Capitol
United States’ Supreme Court
Congress
New ‘S
Senate
Charles G. Dawes
Mr. Coolidge
America
Calvin Coolidge
United States
Frank W. Stearns
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