DeKalb fund drive grows as donations pour in
Local residents and businesses contribute to the DeKalb Red Cross relief fund for Sufferers with totals nearing one fifth of the $100 goal. Donations arrive at First National Bank and DeKalb Trust & Savings Bank before the 2:30 PM cutoff. Small gifts welcomed. every cent used for relief work as the drive continues toward Tuesday night.
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First National Bank
DeKalb Trust & Savings Bank
DeKalb
The
Red Cross
P. Ellwood
DeKalb County to Complete Highway Shed Erection Soon
A. R. Russell announces the DeKalb County highway department will finish the Pleasant street shed, 60 by 90 feet, in about a week to ten days. The building will house machinery now spread across the county. a workshop may be added near the shed later.
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DeKalbnty Highway Department
A. R. Russell
DeKalb
Pleasant Street
County Highway Department
Locust Street
Chimney Fire Hits Killian Home Last Evening
Firefighters rushed to the J C Killian home on North Fourth street after a call about a chimney fire. Two firemen responded as crews finished cleaning gear after yesterday’s Whittaker fire, with the Mord chemical truck held at the station in case of another alarm while crews battled a larger blaze on Garden Place.
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Killian
J.C. K
Garden Place
Knights of Columbus to raise fund for southern Illinois disaster
DeKalb Knights of Columbus members were notified by Joseph J. Hart of a Tuesday meeting to plan a fundraising drive for victims in southern Illinois. State Deputy Edward Houlihan reported ground presence and an Illinois-wide appeal, with anticipated need for more funds after local resources are exhausted.
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Knights of Columbus
Joseph J. Hart
Joseph Hart
Council
DeKalb
Edward Houlihan
Ilinoise
Illinois
Hart
DeKalb Council
Relatives in Stricken Area Heard From
Relatives in the stricken storm area report many family members are safe. Mr Harriss’s parents in Carterville are safe, but a sister-in-law and two children remain unverified. His brother Herschel of West Frankfort was briefly entombed in a mine and escaped after climbing 500 feet to safety.
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Racewell Fass
South Third Street
Harriss
Carterville
Logan
Herschel
West Frankfort
First Day of Spring Confirmed Amid Cold Arrival
Readers see the calendar declare today as the first day of spring, while John Anderson notes frost remains in the ground up to a foot deep in parts. The clash between calendars and weather forecasts persists with uneven warmth and lingering cold.
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John Anderson
Fire Destroys Prof Whittaker Home at Garden Place
A large fire yesterday afternoon gutted the upper story of Prof. M. L. Whittaker’s home on Garden Place, with about $5,000 in damage. Firefighters faced strong southwest winds, 1,600 feet of hose, a broken line, and a four inch water main, saving the lower floor but losing most upstairs furniture. No one was home. Whittaker was at the state college, and a family member’s father was later found downtown. Insurance partially covered the loss. Harry Jackson narrowly escaped injury after falling through a weakened second floor while fighting the blaze.
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M.L Whittaker
State College
Garden Place
Prof. Whittaker
DeKalb Fire Department
Whittaker
Harry Jackson
Argument Ends After Ward Fined Five Dollars
An old dispute between George Ward and John Huber ended when Ward was fined five dollars plus costs by Justice W. H. L. Rowe. Ward was arrested on a warrant from Huber after a heated exchange where Huber alleged Ward used his fists in the confrontation.
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George Ward
W. H. L. Rowe
Ward
John Huber
Huber
Mr. Ward
Murder Mystery Sparks in Cleveland Home Fire
Police probed a possible murder as they found the charred body of 39 year old Catherine Liska amid the ruins of an abandoned chicken coop on her Cleveland residence. Investigation focuses on cause of blaze and suspected foul play.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Catherine Liska
Shepherd Asks Bail In Ward Murder Case
William D. Shepherd seeks bail in Chicago for the murder of ward Billy McClintock, a millionaire orphan. State's Attorney Crowe challenges bail in a capital crime, while Dr. Farman testifies about shepherds interest in bacteriology and a promised $100,000 from the McClintock estate. Court adjourns without ruling.
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United Press
Chicago
Ill
William D. Shepherd
Bille McCintock
William Scott Stewart
Shepherd
Jacob Hopkins
Criminal Court
Robert E. Crowe
Crowe
C. Faiman
Faiman
Probe launches after Carlinville trolley crash kills six
Officials began a formal probe into yesterday’s trolley wreck near Carlinville Wisconsin where six people died and 13 were injured. The crash saw the cars telescope and crush into a steel mass with five fatalities at once. Grant’s Radio Boys six piece orchestra set to perform at Innovation Grill Saturday night as a separate evening entertainment note. Hip Hop Big Time 10 cent dance listed with price.
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Carlinville, WI
Il- Nois Traction System
Here
Grant
Radio Boys
Innovation Grill
Start Work On Route 23 Next Week Report
Superintendent Lydeker confirms next week start on Route 23 from Genoa to Sycamore. A 140 foot siding is built at Genoa to handle hundreds of carloads of material arriving to begin the project. Two Genoa sheds will store 14 000 barrels of cement for the road ribbon. Grading and culverts are slated to start soon. other work to be handled by different firms.
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Genoa
Sycamore
Lydecker
Milwaukee Road
Turtle Back Signal Damaged in Auto Crash at Lincoln Highway
An auto with an underslung chassis drove over the turtle back signal at Fourth Street and Lincoln Highway, tearing it from the pavement and breaking the glass. Witnesses say the front axle struck the signal, shattering the lights and red glass. The driver reportedly continued the journey. The turtle back at First and Lincoln Highway was recently broken.
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Fourth Street
Lincoln Highway
Simms Attends Big Utilities Officials Meeting in Chicago
DeKalb Illinois Power Company manager F S Simms returned Thursday evening from a district public utilities session held in Chicago. Simms called the gathering one of the most interesting ever. Prof White of the University of Illinois delivered a notable address on serving the rural customer, reflecting programs already pursued by the Illinois Power Company plant in this city.
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F. S. Simms
DeKalb
Ilinois Power Company
Chicago
Simms
Prof White
University of Ilinois
White
Tilinois Power Company
Rescue Force Halted by Gas Fumes at Mine No 41
Seventeen rescue squad members searching Bethlehem mine No 41 for bodies of miners killed in a gas explosion were overcome by gas. Hoisted to the surface they were treated at a Red Cross tent. physicians worked for an hour before pronouncing them out of danger.
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Unitey Jen
Teacher in Murphysboro Tornado Saves Children
Miss Helen Corey, teaching cooking at Murphysboro High School, rode out the tornado that destroyed parts of Murphysboro. She sheltered pupils in the basement sewing room, lost her own home, now serves coffee and meals at a Red Cross canteen in Moose Hall for rescuers and the homeless. Two children died. many were injured as sections of the city were laid low.
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Frank Corey
West Lincoln Highway
Helen Corey
Murphysboro
Ilinois
Miss Corey
Leity
Red Cross
Wnd
Mss Corey
DeKalb County Leader Merges Into Chronicle
The DeKalb County Leader of Bayard Clark ceases publication after a few months. The Chronicle takes over the Leader’s paid subscription list and credits those payments to The Chronicle, reflecting local business sentiment that DeKalb can support only one real newspaper.
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DeKalb County
Melodie Klub Gave Concert At West Aurora High
The Melodie Klub from the state college performed last evening before an audience at West Aurora high school. Invited by George Ryan, a college graduate teaching at West Aurora junior high, the club showcased its spring program under director Prof A. Neil Annas.
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West Aurora
Melodie Klub
State College
Aurora
George Ryan
John J. Ryan
South First Street
A. Neil Annas
New Lacquer Finish for Automobiles at DeKalb Shop
DeKalb Auto Paint Shop on Locust Streets offers a new lacquer finish for cars in any shade. Customers can select from a wide color range with professional application services available at 91 Locust Street.
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DeKalb
Ith
Locust Streets
Rates for Oil Shipment Are Held Too High
The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled carload freight rates on petroleum from Oklahoma to Illinois Wisconsin Missouri Nebraska Kansas Iowa and Minnesota were unreasonable. It required new rates not violating the Interstate Commerce Act and suggested changes. The Indiana State Chamber of Commerce filed the complaint.
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Wesewaagens
Washington, D. C
Interstate Commerce Commission Today
Oklahoma
Indiana
Atcheson, Topeka & Santa Fe
Indiana State Chamber of Commerce
Illinois
Wisconsin
Missouri
Nebraska
Kansas
Iowa
Minnesota
Commission
Wets Glad of Success in Illinois Prohibition Measures
Springfield Illinois March 221 Wets celebrate House Committee approval of a measure repealing the search and seizure act of the 1921 Prohibition Act and carrying a referendum A separate Senate proposal by Senator Barbour Chicago calls for a state prohibition commissioner to be appointed by the attorney general with a 6000 salary for the chief deputy and 3500 for two deputies Dry lawmakers push measures while relief funds of 5000000 are readied for the storm devastated region and session plans note 5000000 relief appropriation ready for third reading and senate decision
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Springfield
Wets
House
Congress
Drys
Senate
Barbour
Chicago
Mlinois
Assembly
Cheyenne Chamber Plans Impromptu Rodeo for Guests
Cheyenne Wyoming March 21 Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce hosts an impromptu rodeo this afternoon for visiting newspaper men and trial attendees. The Teapot Dome lease case continues with final arguments limited by Judge Kennedy. Possible Monday start for further views extends to Wednesday noon. decision could take up to two months.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Chamber of Commerce
Teapot Dome
Kennedy
Wlre
Police Probe Targets Cogennll Force Disclosures Expected
Cincinnati’s police department faces federal scrutiny with a draft probe promising new details of bootlegging bribery and corruption. Fifty policemen indicted and suspended remain free on bond as investigations broaden into force weaknesses and illegal protection schemes.
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Goncerns
Cincinnati
Ohio
Poli Department
DeKalb Theatre Show Tonight with Richard Cortez
DeKalb theatre presents Richard Cortez in Argentine Love a short stage program tonight. Local patrons are invited to a performance at the venue, with curtain time expected in the evening.
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DeKalb Theatre
Richard Cortez
Flood May Add Horror In Six State Storm Recovery
Evansville Indiana reports relief director Henry M Baker says food and shelter will be provided for all victims as relief offices open in storm centers across Missouri Illinois Indiana. Death toll across six affected states rises to 781 with hundreds still homeless and fear of disease high in damaged communities.
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United Press
Evansville
Ind
Henrey M. Baker
American Red Cross
Missouri
Illinois
Indiana
Baker
St. Louis
Caltechh
Tennnessee
Kentucky
Ilinois
Griffin
Egypt
Annapolis
Jand
Indiang
DuQuoin
Benton
Carbondale
Herrin
Ohio
Rver
Louisville
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S. Hunt
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Mulis Brothers
Robert Ferguson
James Scott
Libbie Ray
F. Smith
E. McMecks
John Modern
E. Rolle
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L. Morrell
Loyal Order Moose
William Robertson J. F. Berauist
Joyce Montgomery
Knights
Menon
M. L. Whittaker
John G. Sargent
Vermont
Coolidge
Charles Beecher Warren
Michigan
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Stewart
Hopkins
DeKalb County Leader
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Cogennll
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