DeKalb Red Cross Urges $1000 Cyclone Relief Fund
The DeKalb county American Red Cross chapter appeals for donations to aid victims of the southern state cyclone. Banks will collect contributions for forwarding to the St. Louis office, with a target of $1000 by Tuesday night.
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National Red Cross Unit
E. P. Elwood
DeKalb County
American Red Cross
Smalls
St. Louis
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Billwood
Japan
DeKalb
Illinois
Chicago
Sun Spots Linked to Catastrophes Says Smithsonian Expert
Washington March 20 The sun may cause recent earth and atmospheric disturbances. Dr C G Abbott Smithsonian astral gist says solar radiation below normal since March 1922 may produce climatic effects. Smithsonian scientists measure sun heat daily on high mountains in Arizona and Chile.
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Washington, D. C
Illinois
Abbott
Smithsonian
Arizona
Chili
Relative of Mrs Harriss Listed Dead After Storm
Telegram this morning confirms a death linked to the storm affecting Mrs. Harriss of South Third Street. Report names John DeWitt of Murphysboro as a relative, with unconfirmed messages from Murphysboro and De Soto where many are dead or injured.
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Herbert Harriss
South Third Street
John DeWitt
Murphysboro
Harris
Murphysoro
Harriss
DeSoto
Chicago
Logan
Speed Trap at Melrose Park Warns Autoists
Warnings spread about a speed trap near Melrose Park urging motorists to stay under 20 mph. Reports say motorcycle patrols have arrested drivers over the limit, with several arrests in recent days. An agreement is sought to allow safe travel without fear of arrest.
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Melrose Park
Meljrose Park
Young Man Called to Guard Service for Carbondale Duty
Walter Swarthout, former state college student and Waterman school teacher, left DeKalb by train with a militia detachment for guard duty in Carbondale. He has resided in the city for years, near Mayor J J Kingsley, and his unit was to depart early with others already en route from Chicago to the storm region.
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Walter Swarthout
The
State College
Waterman School
Chicago
Carbondale
J. J. Kingsley
DeKalb
Auto Wrecked In Chicago by a Big Truck
Aid from this city was called to Chicago yesterday afternoon when the Lexington sedan belonging to Hugh Weightman was struck by a large Chicago truck. The front end was damaged and Mr Weightman had E T Bentley pull the car to DeKalb. On the return trip Bentley had an accident and the rear end of his wrecker pulled out. Ken neth Caruth and Hub Carlson helped pull the two wrecked cars free. They returned this morning about two o clock. TALL ALPHA FOOD SALE Saturday at Still s Drug Store 10 a m . Phone 160 and leave your orders. Special cream puffs filled while you wait.
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Chicago
Lexington
Hugh Weightman
Tall Alpha
Still's Drug Store
Illinois Weather Outlook Tonight Through Saturday
Generally fair tonight and Saturday with unsettled conditions in the north. Warmer tonight, then much colder Saturday with strong shifting winds.
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Llinois
American Legion Bazaar Plans Big Fun Festival
The fourth annual Am erican Legion bazaar will run April 13 to 19 as a revamped event with vaudeville each night. New features aim to draw crowds beyond past interest, with acts local and some from Chicago, location to be announced.
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American Legion
Bazaar
The
Legion
Chicago
Doctor Cornforth Returns From West Trip
After a two week absence Dr H H Cornforth eye ear and nose specialist returned from a business trip to San Francisco. He found the western trip very interesting though busy. During his absence Mrs Cornforth visited friends and relatives in Denver and Hot Springs and has now returned home.
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West
H. H. Cornforth
San Francisco
Cal
Cornforth
Denver
Colorado
Hot Springs
South Dakota
Lord Curzon of British Fame Is Dead Today
London report states Marquis Curzon of Kedleston died at 66 after nasal hemorrhage onset March 5 and a week of illness. Lady Alexandra Curzon was at his bedside when he passed at 5:30 a.m. Wednesday storm warnings follow the notice.
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Lord Curzon
London
England
Marquis Curzon
Keddleston
House of Lords
Alexandra Curzon
Build plan looms for DeKalb state college building
State lawmakers in Springfield consider a bill to fund a new building for the DeKalb State College and DeKalb Normal School. President J Stanley Brown asked for adequate appropriations and no cuts during a joint House and Senate committee hearing. E B Still, from DeKalb, returned after discussions with legislators. A bill is expected soon to authorize the project. The item continues on Page Five.
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State Teachers College
Springfield
Normal School Board
J. Stanley Brown
House
Senate Appropriations Committee
State College
DeKalb
State College of DeKalb
Activity in City Odd Fellows Lodges Grows
City lodges report rising attendance with initiatory degree completed last week and first degree work to be exemplified next Monday. Encampment meets at eight this evening as officers expect a large turnout to wrap up business quickly. District meeting and April family party are being planned.
First Day of Spring Will Be Tomorrow
The article notes tomorrow marks the first day of spring with a forecast of moderately warm weather. Residents anticipate a busy summer with many building projects and contracts for homes wanting to start soon.
Ford Sedan Stolen in Dixon. Police Seek Vehicle
Reports say a Ford Sedan was stolen in Dixon last evening. The Dixon Police described the car and alerted surrounding city departments to locate the vehicle.
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Dixon
Still Searching for Evidence Against Shepherd
State's Attorney Robert E. Crowe searched records of a private detective agency to uncover new evidence against William D. Shepherd who is accused of murdering his ward Billy McClintock. Records of the agency were seized and Crowe expects correspondence between Shepherd and the firm. An operative involved with the agency confronted Dr George Fosberg an important inquest witness and was arrested and released. Shepherd remains in county jail and seeks bond for his hearing set for tomorrow.
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Shepherd
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Chicago
Robert E. Crowe
William D. Shepherd
Billy McClintock
Crowe
McClintock
Billy
George Fosberg
Alumni Plan Tuesday Night Meeting at Otto Gabel Home
Otto Gabel announces a University of Chicago alumni gathering at his home Tuesday evening at eight. Open to former students and affiliates in the community, the event features President Burton’s address promoting a $17 500 000 university drive. About 40 local alumni or former students are said to reside in the area and are urged to attend. Call Mr Gabel at 218 Sycamore Road to RSVP.
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Otto Gabel
University of Chicago
Chicago University
Burton
Gabel
Sycamore Road
Injured Man Returns to Work in Chicago & Northwestern Yards
William Hetchier, who was hurt months ago in the Chicago & Northwestern yards when a train bumped him, has resumed duties after a lengthy home confinement due to a broken ankle. Friends glad to hear he can work again.
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William Hetchier
Chicago& Northwestern
Hetchier
Greeks to Pay for Murder of Yankee Youth
The Greek assembly has voted to pay for the funeral of John Logan an American student who died of wounds from bandits at Arta last week An official expression of regret has been received at the American legation and forwarded to the Logan family in Gainesville Georgia. Logan's body has been brought to Athens for transport to the United States.
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United Press
Athens
Greece
Greek Assembly
John Logan
Arta
Legation
Logan
Gainesville
Georgia
United States
Elks Club Plans Monday Night Initiation Meeting
Members are urged to attend a regular Elks meeting next Monday at eight o clock. A slate of candidates will be admitted to the order and committee reports will be presented. Several items of business will be discussed during the session.
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Elks’ Club
Blackmail Cry Raised In Dennistoun Divorce Case
Attorneys for Lieut Col Ian Dennistoun claim the divorce suit for 6000 dollars is blackmail. The defense calls Dorothy Dennistoun a liar and cites Sir John Cowans as having died hating her.
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United Press
London
England
Ian Dennistoun
Bicycle Stolen From West Side of Chronicle Building
Ernest Nelson of 535 South Seventh Street reported to police that his Rainbow bicycle with a red and white frame and red tires was stolen from the west side of the Chronicle building last evening. Dance Saturday Night 0. 0. F. Hall.
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Chronicle
Ernest Nelson
South Seventh Street
Tornado Toll Rises Across States As Deaths Mount
March 20 report from St Louis and surrounding towns shows 576 dead with over 500 unaccounted. Missouri and Illinois bear the heaviest losses. Kentucky, Tennessee, Indiana, and Iowa also struck. Towns in ruin, farms wiped out, and morgues overwhelmed as relief teams rush aid.
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United Press
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Missouri
Sinois
Indiana
Tennessee
Kentucky
Alabama
West
Frankfort DeSoto
New Orient Bush
Virgennes
Bihelaggahose Plumfield
Thompsonville
Carbondale
Altenburg
Annapolis
Bieble
Princeton
Ind
William Smith
Egypt
Chicago
Scott Field
du Quoin
Benton
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C. H. Iskowich
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May G Elwood
George S. Hyde
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