DeKalb Delegation Heads to John Ericsson Meeting
Eleven residents of DeKalb will travel to Galesburg tomorrow noon for the state John Ericsson Republican League convention on March 9. Governor Len Small and other officials are expected. Charles Anderson serves on the resolutions committee.
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Chirazo
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Ericsson Republican
Swedish - American Republican League
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Monitor
Merrimac
Len Small
Ilinois
Washington
DeKalb
John Gyle
B. B. Still
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J E. Johnson
Adam C. Cliffe
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Ted Swanson
Elof Swanson
Edward Johnson
Charles Anderson
H. G. Wright
The
Water Permit Issued to City of Chicago
Secretary of War Weeks grants a conditional permit for the Chicago sanitary district to withdraw 8,500 cubic feet of water per second from Lake Michigan until December 21, 1929. A public hearing included objections from other Great Lakes cities, southern Illinois, and Canada to limits under 4,567 cfs. The decision follows concerns over lower Great Lakes levels and water supply reductions.
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Washington
War Weeks
Chicago Sanitary District
Lake Michigan
Great Lakes
Ilinois
Canada
Supreme Court
St Patricks Dance Electric Park March 17 1925
Old and new dances featured at St Patricks Night under Saturday Nite Lab management with best music. Everyone invited. Also mentions Kingsley vote at Tuesday primary with nomination equated to election and support for continuing work.
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Saturday Nite Lab
Kingsley
Mayor Kingsley Backed by New Office S Committee Formed
A new campaign committee was formed to support Mayor J J Kingsley as he seeks re election. The meeting, attended by over a hundred supporters at the Vassar Swiss rooms, planned a central headquarters and a Tuesday primary rally. Kingsley’s absence due to a Kansas City trip was noted as preparations intensify for a likely tight race in several wards.
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J. J. Kingsley
Vassar Swiss Rooms
the Chronicle
J.J. Kingsley
Kansas City
Miss Emma Crossett of Cortland Dies in Montpelier
Miss Emma Crossett died in Montpelier North Dakota after a brief illness. She was born on the Raflee farm near Cortland the second daughter of Sheldon and Eliza Webster Crossett. A longtime teacher in Cortland Hinckley and district schools she later homesteaded in North Dakota for 15 years. Her funeral was held simply at Cortland with Rev. Nason of Aurora college leading, and pallbearers included A Bennett and J Wallace among others.
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Emma Cressett
Raflee Farm
Sheldon
Eliza Webster Crossett
Sycamore
Hinckley
North Dakota
Ring
Hirshly Music Hall
Chicago
Miss Crosset
Nason
Aurora College
James Crossett
Hirem Robinson
Clarence Robinson
Mr. Knbenk
Luella Crossett
L. M. Ricks
A. Bennett
A. Ingham
B. Lane
A. Badfer
J. Alum
J. Wallace
Radice Shop to Close to Allow Other Uses
Clark Radio shop on Southy Second Street will close soon as stock is sold off to reduce it quickly. Opened three years ago by Bayard Clark the business is being sold so space can be repurposed for plans Mr Clark has in mind.
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Bayard Clark
Fassett Sends Fruit to Fred McLean in DeKalb
John Fassett a former DeKalb resident known for his fruit business in Manzo Florida sent a large box of oranges to Fred McLean. He notes in a letter that if all goes well he hopes to spend part of his vacation in DeKalb this summer.
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Manzo
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Fred McLean
Mr. Fassett
McLean
DeKalb
Arrests on Charges of Faking Bonds
Arrests were expected today in the unveiling of a swindle that secured 100000 through fake school bonds. Local school officials’ names were forged on the securities sold in Chicago to bear 5 percent interest. Frank Graffam of this bank was appointed deputy tax collector for DeKalb County. You may pay your taxes here. The DeKalb Trust and Savings Bank, 4th St. tonight only Saturday night special carners 75e per dozen at The Flower Store.
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Unite Aressy Lorvidle
Chieago
Frank Graffam
deKath
DeKalb Trust & Savings Bank
4Th St. Bank
Young Girl and Old Man Elope from Rockford
Police search for 16 year old Helen Lucas and 55 year old Charles Kowall after they reportedly eloped in Rockford yesterday afternoon. Kowall, a divorced father of nine, faced accusations of forced advances. relatives allege prior intoxication and abuse. Both are now missing and World authorities across surrounding cities are cooperating.
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Rockford
Helen Lucas
Charles Kowall
Kowall
Currency Safe Repaired by Experts at First National Bank
After nearly a week of dis order due to time lock issues the currency safe at the First National Bank was restored to operation last evening and functioned without difficulty this morning. An expert was brought in to perform the repairs. The problem began Monday morning when the time lock failed. A hole had to be burned in the top with an acetylene torch to gain entry. The hole was welded yesterday afternoon and the expert says no further trouble is expected.
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Rts
First National Bank
Cornell Wins Debates Season Opener Over Beloit
Cornell college defeated Beloit by unanimous decision in a season opener debate on the question of Congress overriding Supreme Court decisions. The Cornell team of Debs Lake Harold Henning and Harold Ennis secured their third straight win over Beloit, with a six year record of 18 victories in 19 debates. The debate centered on Congress power to overrule constitutional court rulings, delivery and argument were close.
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Wis
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Cornell
Congress
Debs Lake
Chatfield
Minn
Harold Henning
Harold Ennis
Tama
Injured Farm Resident Gilby Hurt by Hay Rack Fall
Arthur Gilby a former resident living on the Plank farm near Crown Point Indiana was seriously injured at his home when he fell from a hay rack landing on a pitchfork. Two prongs penetrated the body one near the stomach and another in the thigh. Initial fears of a stomach puncture were later dismissed as conditions improved.
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Arthur Gilby
Crown Point
Ind
Senators Banished From Republican Ranks In 1924 Row
Washington March 7 A revolt within the Republican ranks ends with La Follette Frazier Ladd and Brookhart stripped of committee chairmanships and barred from party meetings for opposing President Coolidge. The four are listed as out of the Republican fold and treated as members of a new party on the senate committees. The action follows December’s bar from future meetings amid a floor clash led by Senator Norris with Borah denouncing the purge.
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Washington, D. C
LaFollette
Prazier
Ladd
Brookhart
Coolidge
LaFollete
Manufactures and Public Lands
Frazier
le Deel
Committee On Committees
Senate
Norris
Nebraska
Senate Committee
Borah
Idaho
Large crowd expected at Odd Fellows family party
A second family party at the Odd Fellows hall draws one of the largest anticipated crowds. The committee offers a short program from 8 to 9 with community singing and some serious numbers, followed by dancing. Refreshments will be served later in the evening.
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Odd Fellows Hall
Eichhorn to take position in state auditor office
Left Friday to take a new post in Lansing Michigan as an auditor. Phil Eichhorn long served as book-keeper at Carlson and Anderson implement store and has prior state department experience. Mrs Eichhorn remains in town with relatives before joining him.
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Carlson & Anderson
Lansing
Mich
State Auditor's Office
Eichhorn
State Department
CoolidgePlanned Mayflower Cruise For Summer Rest
President Coolidge plans a long summer rest aboard the Mayflower cruising along the Atlantic coast up to Swampscott Massachusetts. He will use the yacht for a more extended vacation than usual and relax from rigid duties though exact dates and arrangements are not yet settled. He cancelled earlier spring trips including Lexington Concord anniversary and Advertising Clubs session, though conditions may change.
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Washington, D. C
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Lame
President Coolidge
White House
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Washington
President Harding
Coolidge
Lexington and Concord
Massachusetts
Advertising Clubs
the Word
Rumor Hiller to Germany Ambassadorship
New York Republican committeeman C D Hilles said rumors of his ambassadorship to Germany are pure rumor and he had not discussed the post at the White House. Washington reported that President Coolidge selected Hilles for the ambassadorship, but the White House offered no comment.
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United Press
New York
N. Y
Germany
Charles D. Hiller
White House
Hilles
Washington
D. Hilles
Coolidge
Judge Orders City Moved From Government Grounds
Federal Judge Blake Kennedy ruled Cheyenne Wyoming on March 7 that the oil boom town LaVai with 1500 residents must be moved within 60 days. He held the town a squatter on government land leased by the Ohio Oil Company and granted the company full possession. The town’s founders have no legal title to their homes.
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United Pres
Cheyenne
Wyo
LaVai
Wyoming
Blake Kennedy
Ohio Oil Company
Geese Signal Spring Near As Weather Breaks
A large flock of geese was seen traveling north today, signaling spring to come. The noisy migrate drew many observers, while a northern snow forecast and a chillier outlook for the northern and western parts of the state were reported for Sunday.
Little Boy Killed by Auto Truck Today
Collinsville march 7 12 year old Vol ney E Gibbs was fatally injured when struck by a truck driven by Will Llewellyn near Caseyville The driver a prominent businessman was released after a coroner inquest The boy's playmate has not been seen since the accident following which he disappeared
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United Press
Collinsville
Volney E. Gibbs
Will L. Llewellyn
Caseyville
Kingsley Seeks Vote On Primary Day In DeKalb
Voters head to the polls on Primary Tuesday as the election decides the future. Local movement centers on Kingsley with emphasis on House jobs and practical painting supplies from Lenz the 6th Street Druggist offering Monarch 100 percent pure paint and varnish.
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Monarch
Fiery Cross Causes Turmoil in Elgin Church Area
United Press reports a fiery cross burned in front of Rev. TH. E. Ovwimet's home near St. Mary's Church in Elgin on Saturday night. Four apparent Klansmen in autos staged a protest at 11:30 p.m., prompting neighborhood alarm. police did not respond to the priest's plea for protection, and a later large blaze was set. A lay committee from St. Mary's and St. Joseph's filed a formal protest to officials.
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TH. E. Ovwimet
St. Mary's Church
Saurday
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Father Ouvimet
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St. Joseph's
Eugene A. Logan
Frank A. McCarthy
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E. Eaton Pedotw v
Lawrence McNerney
Mitchell May Be Stationed Chicago Area
United Press reports Brigadier General Mitchell former air service chief may become a Wisconsin senator in 1926 facing Irvin Lenroot. He is likely to join Pittsburgh corps area with Chicago as headquarters and may retire after serving two decades if required to leave the army.
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Wisconsin
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Chicago
Chicago Post
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May Share the Social Costs at White House
Washington March 7 Cur tailment of White House entertain ment may form the keynote of a new campaign to cut down White House expenses William Rockwell head social clerk at the White House received a $10 prize for the most practical suggestion to cut White House bills though the plan details were not disclosed his duties involve invitations flowers and entertainment and the proposed saving was about 1500 dollars a year with specifics kept secret
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Washington, D. C
White House
William Rockwell
Mos
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Stolen car recovered near Elburn. drivers sought
Patrolmen found a Sales Knight automobile reported stolen from the Brewer company of Joliet near Elburn. Officers seized the car at 11 AM after it had been driven at high speed. a bearing burned out at the Follies' garage. Suspects were in town last night and escaped authorities. Mr. Brewer arrived to arrange repairs.
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Oscar Larson
Elburn
E. J
Lthe & J. Brewer Company
Janet
Follies’ Carage
Joliet
Brewer
Borglum Faces Hearing Over Freedom Fight in Greensboroven
Gaston Borglum, deposed sculptor of the Green Mountain memorial, arrives with friends for a critical hearing before Judge Cline that could expose him to criminal charges. Sheriff Curdy and three Georgia lawyers represent the state as indictments for larceny loom if released after the nine night session. Governor McLean of North Carolina may mediate the dispute regardless of the hearing's outcome.
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N. A
Maren
Gaston Borglum
Green Mountain Memorial
Cline
State of Georgia
Curdy
DeKalb ‘County
Big Truck Runs Over Legs of Business Man
Gus Wilson a veteran city businessman was inspecting a newly purchased truck at the Foiles garage yesterday afternoon when the engine started moving. He was knocked to the floor as the wheels passed over his legs. No bones were broken, and doctors expect a quick return to duties. The incident happened because he did not realize the truck would move.
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Gus Wilson
Foiles
Wilson
Althugh
Avalon Dance Tonight With Paddock's 1 Orchestra
New management hosts a two dime dance at Avalon tonight featuring Paddock's One Orchestra. Bring your friends, join the crowd, and enjoy a welcoming night of music and dancing.
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Avalon
Paddock’s
District basketball finals loom as Elburn to meet Belvidere
Final round tonight in the district tournament features Elburn versus Belvidere after Elburn blazed past Dixon 40 to 4 with a 23 to 2 halftime edge. White Patterson and Lakin starred for Elburn as Monroe Center and Dixon vie for third place.
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Monroe Center
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Dixon
White
Patterson
Lakin
Walsh Attacks Warren in Senate Debate
United Press dispatch from Washington reports Senator J Walsh of Montana opened Senate consideration by assailing Michigan figure Charles Warren. Walsh argued Warren’s appointment shows politics over merit, warning of potential disaster and public interest in the outcome as the nation faces legal leadership questions.
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Washington, D. C
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Michigan
Coolidge
Senate
J. Walsh
Montana
Walsh
Warren
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