Clara Hamon Trial Testimony Details Abduction Attempt
Clara Smith Hamon testified at Ardmore Ohio court describing events with Harmon. She said he was married, attacked her, threatened to slit her throat, and she grabbed a pistol to defend herself. The scene prompted emotional reactions in court as the trial continued.
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United Press
Court House
Ardmore
Ohio
Clara Smith Hamon
Himan
Business
Port Worth
New Lexington
Randol
Harmon
Clara
Mr Hannon
Hamon
Jake Hamon
Jake Hamon, Jr
Ketch
Nichols
Gank Adams
Champion
Smith
Brown
Bill McLean
Jake Hannon
School Boy Feeds Hogs Show Cost of Production Lessons
A DeKalb Township High School agriculture project by Leonard Rich fed 53 Jersey hogs to 280 pounds over four months. Hogs started at 120 pounds, valued at 50 cents per pound, gaining 160 pounds for a pork cost of 6.1 cents per pound. Tankage, corn, and barley fed with careful cost tracking, highlighting farm budgeting and price sensitivity.
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DeKalb Township
Leonard Rich
Chicago
Patronage Dominates Harding Time in 1921
United Press reports March 15 that patronage troubles consume President Harding as he balances big international issues. Ninety percent of his working hours since inauguration go to hearing claims of office seekers or backers, with the Shipping Board as the hardest problem. A window until April 11 allows time to clear appointments and set policy ahead of Congress’ extra session. The text also mentions "The Forbidden Thing" and Princess tonight.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Harding
Shipping Board
Congress
Want Ad Mail Call Policy Shifts Time for Calls
The Chronicle office announces a change for want ad users who want mail. Patrons must call the office to arrange mail pickup and telephone details will be provided by the staff. The office warns that the rush is heavy and requests cooperation to save time for readers and other business.
Reigard Brothers Open Auto Repair Shop on Seventh
The Reigard brothers Carl and Walter announce a new auto repair shop in the Poole building on North Seventh Street. They boast years of experience in automobile and tractor repair and plan to begin business soon offering broad repair services and prompt on call support to attract local customers.
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Reigard Brothers
Cnaries
Walter
Poole
Seventh Street
Notheer Big Class For Work By Pythians
Tonight in an adjourned meeting from last Thursday night seven or cost candidates compete for the second rank in order by the Knights of Pythias. The big class of 27 may be given the third rank a week from this Thursday night. After the meeting of the 24th a supper will be served. Castle Hall is expected to be crowded.
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Oeorder
Knights of Pythias
Castle Hall
Style Show and Vaudeville at Normal School Tonight
William Rupe opens a soft drink saloon in town in the old bilney shop space. The event lists a style show and vaudeville program at the Normal School this evening with music from New Era orchestra and a selection of cigars and cigarettes featured.
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William Rupe
Sycamore
Bilney
Vicking
Will Quiz Rail Heads Will Quiz Rail Heads
A majority of American railroads oppose abrogation of the national agreement, says Burt M. Jewell, rail union leader. Frank T. Walsh says unions will argue before the U S railroad labor board Friday with executives to be questioned by union attorneys. Walsh says Morgan and Gary forces influence carriers to oppose the national pact and track a threefold purpose behind the campaign for open shop conditions. Jewell notes the effort aims to force men seeking union work to quit railroad employment.
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Chicago
Railroads of America
Burt M. Jewell
Jewell
Frank T. Walsh
United States Railroad
Priday
W. V. Atterbury
Formevivania Lines
Morgan and
Gary
Walsh
Chickens Again Blamed for Tulip Patch Damage
Residents of the Midwood addition complain that marauding chickens are ripping up tender tulip shoots and other plants as spring begins. They urge owners to take responsibility for the poultry nuisance.
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Midwood Addition
Former Turkish Chief Killed by an Armenian
Berlin, Germany, March 15. A Turk thought to be Talbet Pasha, former Turkish minister of war, was shot and killed today by an Armenian student near the former minister's home. The murder is believed to be in retaliation for Armenian massacres.
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Vescue
Berlin
Germany
Talbet Pasha
Wes
Meetings At Local Church Draw Growing Attendance
Faithful attendance and rising interest mark the Life meeting at First Baptist Church. Daily services run 2:30 PM and 7:30 PM through Friday with talks on Are We Ambassadors or Chariot Passengers Tuesday, My disposition of Christ Wednesday, The Halting Mind Thursday, and Escaping an Alternative Friday. Brings friends to share in faith and learning.
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First Baptist Church
Britain to Send Washington Mission Described in Tate Preps
Britain plans a special mission to the United States next month to discuss postwar issues. The talks will cover German reparations, British debt to the United States, and a proposed association of nations. The mission will include leading public figures from Britain and a naval representative.
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Britain
Washington
Tate Preps
Onder
England
United States
Comntasion
Commissinn
Leadine Fleres
Accident at Willard Titer Howe injures visitor from Minot
Mey of Minot visiting with family suffered a serious machine accident while repairing on a press at the Willard Titer Howe. His arm was badly crushed and two workers were hurt as parts jammed. Local doctors expect no lasting effects, though minor injuries may arise.
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Mey
Minot
Nooro
Willard Titer
Howe
Redmond Goes to Minnesota for Funeral
Terry Redmord, the tysbine transfer and taxi min, was called to Adran, Mich. this week by the death of his aunt, Mrs. Kate M... The deceased had passed the four stone of life and had been ailing for several weeks. Her death was due in armed way to the infirmities of age. Many of the older residents of the city will remember Mrs. Mul roy as ele tived here many years ago prior to her removal to Minnesota.
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Terry Redmord
Tysbine Transfer
Taxi Min
Adran
Mich
Kate Mutrev
Candidate Given Second Degree of Work
At the 1.0. O. 1 meeting one candidate was advanced to the second degree and the work was carried out in fine form. Readings of about 25 new member applications showed many seeking initiation as fraternal groups in the city push to grow, with varied success across organizations.
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Hott
Swanson Brothers Decorators Work In Local Store
Swanson Brothers electrical shop announces decorators at work in the store here now as renovations proceed. Alphavech tie price is mentioned and the business anticipates further alterations to the stone work. Phil Swanson is noted in connection with the ongoing improvements.
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Alphavech Tie Price Looks & Wreck
Swanson Brothers Electrical Shop
Phil Swanson
First Degree Conferred by DeKalb Knights of Columbus
A class of 18 or 20 candidates received the first degree Sunday afternoon at the DeKalb lodge council rooms. Large attendance supported orderly ceremonies with work performed in splendid fashion. Further council announcements will be made later.
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Knights of Columbus
DeKalb Lodge
DeKalb Council
Council
Her Husband's Wife Comedy Presented by Seniors of N.1S N.8S
A humorous stage work titled Her Husband's Wife was presented by the seniors of N.1S N.8S. The show was announced for Wednesday March 16 with seats on sale at Secor's.
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Secor’s. Sy
Mediation Sought Over Wage Cuts in Packers Dispute
United Press reports President Harding and Secretary of Labor Davis will mediate the wage cut dispute between packers and workers. A strike vote is planned across the packing union, with nine international unions expected to authorize a strike to back the butchers. Samuel Gompers and cabinet members discussed a government mediation plan. The commission would hear both sides with Davis Hoover and Wallace named.
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United
Chicago
Harding
Davis
International
Samuel Gompers
A. F
Weohinston
D. C
Pivsite
White House
Hasding
Herding
Commonree
Hoover
Acyivulture
Wallace
Farmers Meet Tomorrow at Malta Town Hall
Farmers from South Grove Malta and Milan gather at Malta Town Hall tomorrow afternoon for a regional business session. The meeting starts at 1 PM with Robert N. Clarke of the TAOA executive committee to discuss committee work. Clarke chairs the Crain Marketing committee and is a member of the LAL in Strong County. An important event aims to attract many local farmers.
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South Grove
Malta
Milan
Robert N. Clarke
Somesiber
Tae
TAOA
Ms Clarke
Crain Merketine
al ‘Wenpher
Strong
Durst
McRanne County
Man Found Sleeping in Car Near North Western Freight House
George Walters of Batavia was found asleep in his automobile near the North Western freight house at about 1:50 this morning. Police questioned him. records show it is his habit to sleep in his automobile at night when the weather permits. No action was taken.
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George Walters
Batavia
Tll
Caid
Challenge Machinery Co
Hic
North Western
Tatavia
Off Duty Officers Sick in City Wide Illness
Officer C. S&S Rows was in Chicago yesterday for a relative's funeral and will miss work today. Sidney Rowe caught a heavy cold sweeping the city, part of a recent outbreak. he is not expected to stay indoors long and will resume daytime police calls after a brief absence.
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C. S&s
Senate Adjourns Sine Die After Final Session
The United Press reports the Senate finished its work and adjourned sine die at 3:35 a.m. today in Washington D C marking the close of its current session.
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Senate
United
Washington, D. C
Malta Milan South Grove DeKalb Farmers Club Meeting
A notice announces a March 16 meeting of the Malta Milan South Grove and DeKalb Farmers' Club at Malta Town Hall with a business session at 1 oclock. Robert N. Clarke, member of the Executive Committee of the I A A of Stronz Knrst MecPDonne Co, chairs the Grain Marketing Committee in Rome.
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Malta
Milan
South Grove
DeKelb
Morehead Withdraws From Race After Primary Nominations
Charles F. Morehead, previously nominated on the Citizens ticket for mayor and a Republican vote getter, withdraws his nomination. He thanks union men and supporters but cites insufficient time to organize a campaign. Had the primary ballot better reflected public will, he might have reconsidered.
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Charles F. Morehead
Citizen's
Morehead
Steel Mills Quit Work At Four O Clock
Workers left the steel mills at four on yesterday afternoon as company whistles blew. The streets filled with watches and a stream of laborers showed up leaving the plant early, signaling a temporary eight hour day due to lack of orders and ample stock. The change is unofficial and expected to be short term, with management citing the sole remedy being reduced hours while orders are scarce.
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Steel Company
Eckhardt at Springfield Meeting With Farm Association Delegates
W G Eckhardt, member of the Committee of Seventeen, was at Springfield yesterday conferring with delegates of the Thiness Farmers Association. Eckhardt is kept on the job almost continuously since joining the committee and his work meets emphatic local approval.
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W.G. Eckhardt
Springfield
Nations to pool navies and ease Atlantic Pacific clash
London and Washington signalled a new division of fleets with Britain to police the Atlantic and America to focus on the Pacific. Britain to cut its naval budget by 70 million dollars, reducing competition with the US program. Experts cite improved Anglo American ties and offsetting costs if Japan is impressed by a Pacific fleet.
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London
England
Great Britain
America
Chet
Alide
Atlantic Ocean
Pacific
Washington
Atlantic
United States
Japan
Americax
Cabinet Considers Return to Normalcy
Plans to return to normalcy occupied most of the attention of President Harding and his cabinet today. A war liquidation commission to clear up the war aftermath was proposed to free government heads for peace time problems.
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Ubitech Ines
Washington, D. C
Harding
Five Die in Fire on Denver and Rio Grande Train
United Press reports a Pullman fire near Wallenburg Colorado killed five passengers. The blaze destroyed the coach during a Denver and Rio Grande line run on March 15. Authorities investigate cause as crews fight remaining embers and assess injuries.
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United Press
Denver
Colo
Denver and Rio Grande
Wallenburg
Last Times Tonight for Allan Lwan’s The Forbidden Thing
Allan Lwan performs his special production The Forbidden Thing for the last times at 7:30 p m in the eee eeeee venue, with show dates listed as 9716.
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Allan Lwan
Elks Seek New Home Site On West Lincoln Highway
DeKalb Elks push plans for a new lodge on West Lincoln Highway purchasing the Carter property and 30 feet from Mrs Mayon to form a 96 foot frontage. A committee will work with trustees while officers for the coming year are elected. Initiations and membership growth are also announced.
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Carter
Lincoln Highway
Mayon
Mayo House
B. P. O. Elks
Elks
Fiks
DeKalb Nnt
Elf Carter
Mayo
Prorerty
Lincoln
The
Trasters
Rome
DeKath Folke
Clarenne Emery
Milo T Oakland
William Filmer
Charles Talbot
George Duese
Jonathan Collon Killian
Carl Beckman
Thomas J. Arams
DeKalb Schools Hire Registered Nurse for The System
Mrs. C F Franklin a registered nurse has been secured by the school board to serve as the school nurse for the four elementary schools in DeKalb. She will begin work this morning and devote her full time to school nursing duties. Franklin previously gained experience at Dunburne Town and comes as a valued asset to the city schools. She is also the mother of DeKalb’s new dentist who recently opened offices near A G Kennedy.
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DeKalb
C.F Franklin
du ‘Burne
Franklin
A. G. Kennedy
Fay leaves DeKalb for Springfield to become Lincoln Monument custodian
Herbert Wells Fay, longtime DeKalb public figure, departed with a carload of Lincoln pictures for Springfield where he will assume duties as custodian of the Lincoln monument. Mrs. Fay will remain in DeKalb for now. Goodyear's Bakery celebrates Sally Ann day every day.
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Herbert Wells Fay
DeKalb
Springfield
Lincoln Monument
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