Endorsement for Mayor Kingsley in DeKalb election
A local professional endorses incumbent Mayor Kingsley, praising his two year record. Highlights include the deep well contract set on favorable terms, enhanced fire department equipment, ongoing paving projects, and moving the public library to improve access. The letter argues Kingsley serves all residents and remains the united choice for DeKalb.
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the Chronicle
Bud” Kingsley
DeKalb
Kingsley
Franklin, Grove
South Seventh
South Eleventh
Pond Street
Fisk
Thirteenth Street
Norman Road
North Seventh Street
Lord Curzon Undergoes Operation After Nasal Hemorrhage
Lord Curzon underwent a nasal operation in London for hemorrhages after a Cambridge illness. A morning bulletin later said his condition was serious and caused anxiety. The item includes unrelated notices about a candidate for alderman in the third ward on the Republican ticket primaries March 10, and a church men’s club meeting.
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Lord Curzon
United Press
London
England
Cambridge
Howver
Nels Nelson
New Prison Opens at Statesville and Other Local Items
Joliet Illinois March 9 new buildings of the Illinois state penitentiary at Statesville opened for reception of prisoners today The old building is now entirely occupied except for the women s ward Warden John L Whitman said the registration of prisoners is the highest on record Also notes on a funeral for Robert Bodda eight year old son of Mr and Mrs James Bodda and a box social at Johnson school house Dist 70 Friday March 13
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Robert Bodda
James Bodda
Oakwood
Johnson School House Dist
United Press
Joliet, I
Ilinois State Penitentiary
Statesville
Ward
John L. Whitman
Man Fined for Slapping Wife After Friday Night Incident
Thomas Ronquist of 626 North Eleventh Street paid a $100 fine and costs after police court judge W H L Rowe ordered punishment for slapping his wife during a Friday intoxicated altercation. The incident left the wife injured and her glasses broken but not her life, and Ronquist chose the fine to avoid jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Ronquist
North Eleventh Street
Ronquist
W. H. L. Rowe
Elburn Team Set for Joliet Sectional Play
Elburn poised as DeKalb district champions to meet Streator in game five at Joliet. Pairings show Highland Park vs Joliet and Elgin vs Wheaton in early rounds. DeKalb tournament gross rose to 2 460 from 1 7 amid 4940 admissions, with funds split 10 percent to state association and 60 percent to teams.
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DeKalb
Elburn
Joliet
Streator
Highland Park
Elgin
Wheaton
Pai
Meyer Kaplan Funeral Held in Chicago Today
Friends in this city learn Meyer Kaplan former De Kalb resident died Friday in Chicago. He was a Wolff clothing store clerk here for years before moving to Chicago two years ago. Morris Wally attends the funeral services in Chicago this afternoon. Kaplan leaves a widow three brothers and two sisters.
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Meyer Kaplan
Chicago
DeKalb
Kaplan
Wolff Clothing
DeKalb Shout
Morris Wally
Imourn
Roy Pierce Injured at Creamery Package Plant
Roy Pierce suffered a head wound while assisting a fellow worker at the Creamery Package Company. A sledge struck him from the handle, requiring a surgeon and stitches, yet he left with a smile. The notice also urges support for Oscar W. Johnson in the March 10 Republican primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Pierce
Pierce
Roy
Oscar W. Johnson
DeKalb voters set for big 191? mayoral primary turnout
The Tuesday primary in DeKalb will feature a large voter turnout with wards listing polling places at Elks Garage Public Rest Room Finnish Hall Gunstow’s Garage and City Hall. Mayor J J Kingsley and Alder man J J Lindstrom lead the race with strong campaigns and a central committee arranging transport to wards to boost turnout.
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Elks
Finnish Hall
State Street
Gunstow’s
South Seventh Street
City Fall
DeKalb
J. J. Kingsley
Kingsley
J. J. Lindstrom
Central Computer Committee
J. J. Kinzeley
Varius
J. J. King
Makes Report On Great Need of Air Defense
Washington March 9 development of the national defense air policy urged by Representative O Sullivan Conn who attended the Fortress Monroe air demonstration was reported to the house He urged a policy where aircraft play the key role and said a strong air force is the only defense against enemy planes The demonstration proves warfare has changed radically and military experts must meet the new conditions He noted anti aircraft guns failed to hit a simple target at known altitude and speed showing land defenses offer little protection against foe planes
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Uniteacross
Washington, D .C
National Defense Air
Mitchell
Air Service
Representative O'Sullivan
Conn
Fortress Monroe
House
O'Sullivan
Republic
Sinclair Suit Is On Involving Garage Sale
The Quinn garage at Fourth and Locust in DeKalb was sold on Saturday afternoon to Joseph Nelson of Rockford for about 335000. Nelson assumed 329000 in mortgages. 25000 was paid for the building. Nelson plans to operate the garage and convert the second floor into a dance hall after leases expire in two months. The deal included the garage’s current tenants and local business details remain unsettled. At Cheyenne and Chicago, Sinclair Teapot Dome proceedings continue as government officials press fraud charges, with Col. Robert W. Stewart missing and a witness summons in limbo.
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Quinn
Fourth and Locust Street
Joseph Nelson
Rockford
Gust Peterson
DeKalb
Nelson
Parton
Green Bay
Wis
Fourth Street
Nelson Sheiks
Runnell Brothers
Chester Olson
United Press
Cheyenne
Wyo
Harry PF. Sinclair
Teapot Dome Naval Oil Reserve
T. Blake Kennedy
Atlee Pomerens
United States
Ohio
Sinclair
Albert Fall
Robert W. Stewart
Domec of Directors
Standard Oil Company of
Indiana
Stewart
Continental Trading Company
Canada
Chicago
Col
R. W. Stewart
Standard Oil Company of Indiana
Delegation From DeKalb Heads To Galesburg Convention
DeKalb's Republican delegation to the state league convention in Galesburg left yesterday for Aurora to board the neon train back to Galesburg. A bitter fight over the next year's convention city is expected with Chicago and several other cities bidding. Mayor Kingsley pledges impartial leadership, urging a vote for Kimister tomorrow to avoid factional friction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeKalb
John Herlseon
Republican League
Galesburg
Aurora
Chicago
Kingsley
Kimister Tomorow
Dirt Roads Closed to Heavy Loads in County
County Highways Superintendent A R Russell announced dirt roads will again close to heavy traffic, with few exceptions, until frost leaves the ground and road beds firm. Trucks carrying 5000 pounds or more will be barred and violators fined. an announced lift will follow when conditions improve.
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A. R. Russell
Russell
Elburn Defeats Belvidere In District Tournament Shock
The Elburn basketball squad upset Belvidere in a district tournament clash. Village fans celebrated with a late snake dance, street celebrations, and a huge bonfire, honoring coach Edward Linderen and the team.
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Elburn
Belvidere
DeKalb
Avalon Dance
Edward Lindtren
Edward Linderen
State College
Kiwanis Club Sees Busy Meeting With Mayor Kingsley
Kiwanis members covered varied business at Monday noon session. Mayor J J Kingsley delivered a brief address pledging effort for clean government and city improvements including an economical air depot and subway, while prioritizing a new well and paved streets.
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J. J. Kingsley
Kingsley
S¢ Gring
Film director Neilan in cafe fist fight in Culver City
Mar 9 Culver City Calif. movie figure Mar shall Neilen director clashed with an unnamed man over the dancing partner of Blanche Sweet. Sweet fainted and received first aid. Neilan suffered a bloody nose. Friends separated the men as police arrived. no arrests.
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Culver City
Cal
Marshall Neilen
Blanche Sweet
Neilan
Miss Sweet
Primary Election Voting Law Clarified
The Chronicle reports that voters may cast ballots for any party ticket in tomorrow's primary. Democratic or Socialist supporters may vote Republican tickets and vice versa without regard to past affiliations. The law on primaries allows cross party voting in this election.
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the Chronicle
Hys
Republican Party
Cliy Prizaari
Peraut
Pioneer Is Taken Today
John Solomon Johnson born August 11 1860 and Swedish parentage died after a lingering illness at St Marys hospital. Former DeKalb resident worked as a brakeman on Chicago Northwestern rail line and catcher for DeKalb teams. Survived by three Evanston sisters and funeral Wednesday at 2 pm from Harry Nelson chapel with Rev. E W Magnusson officiating. Burial in Evergreen Cemetery.
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John Solomon Johnson
St. Mary's Hospital
Bigneer
Mr. Johnson
Arlington Hotel
Hn Solomon Johnson
DeKalb
Chicago & Northwestern Railroad
Clinton
Iowa
Chicago
Johnsey As & Gali Paser
Severa
J. A. Johnson
William Connell
J. C. Hoagson
Evanston
Harry Nelson Chapel
E. W. Magnusson
First Lutheran Church
Evergreen Cemetery
Uncle Sam and Japanese Are to Talk Turkey
Washington dispatch reports preparations for substantive talks between the United States and Japan after the arrival of Ambassador Tasuneo Matsudaira to present credentials to President Coolidge. Key topics include the Russo-Japanese treaty, the California land ownership bill, and the second Washington arms conference. Plans aim to curb incendiary propaganda in both countries and foster cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Preacs
Washington, D.C
United States
Japan
Tasuneo Matsudaira
Washington
Coolidge
California
To Reorganize As Democrats for Next Fight
Washington March 9 plans to reorganize the Democratic party surfaced with leaders aiming to erase differences. The disclosure came via Roosevelt in campaign papers from the 1924 convention and Walsh of Montana. DeKalb County appoints Frank Graffam deputy tax collector. bank ads invite tax payments. Kingsley voters can request polling transport.
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Washington, D. C
Franklin D. Roosevelt
al Smith
Walsh
Montana
Frank Graffam
DeKalb County
DeKalb Trust & Savings Bank
4Th St. Bank
DeKalb’s oldest resident Jacob Hash marks 99th birthday
Jacob Hash known as DeKalb’s grand man and oldest resident remained bedbound but received birthday wishes from friends across the country. Local organizations sent bouquets and flowers as he yearned to greet well wishers, with nurses noting his condition improving though advised rest to avoid harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Hash
DeKalb
Haish
Sonally
Hathajrey
Doctor Flays Judge for His Odd Son
Dr George H Reeve of a Cleveland psychiatric clinic condemns Judge Fritch of Akron for a young girl case. He argues the judge should not protect criminals from punishment, asserting severe prison terms and operations. Local sports note: Kingsley Headquarters beat North Side, contact 571.
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Octor
Cleveland
George H. Reeve
Cleveland Psychiatric Clinic
Reeve
Judge Fritch
Akron
Kingsley
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First Congregational Church
Thos. Olsen
Streator High School
State Athletic Association
A. E. Hubbard
Mark
Jeross
Charles Bayes
New York
Kiwanis Club
Illinois
Uncle Sam
Turkey
Marsh
Eerentle Moel
Seert
Barret Church
Aren Eifte
College
Odist Church
Afi
Huish
Miss Anderson
Iggs
County
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