Allen Tells Of Tornado Wreck In West Frankfort
M E Rodney Allen of West Frankfort reports via letter the September cyclone that leveled West Frankfort. He describes escaping the mine collapse, 80 dead with 18 identified, and widespread destruction including Peabody and New Order mines, C and E I yards, rail bridge outage, and fires. He recounts rescuing a injured coworker and pulling a boy with multiple injuries from a damaged house. The West Frankfort American published a copy of the account.
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M. E. Rodney Allen
W. E. Allen
North Seventh Street
West Frankfort
Mr. Allen
Mrs. Allen
Ordent
Benton
Peabody
Cairn
Masons
Peabody Mine
First Ad
Allen Aso
West Frankfort American
Hich
DeKalb Shoe Shine Stand Ads Services
Special service promises a week long shoe shine guarantee and sells tickets for 8 cents. Other offerings include cleaning suits and hats. Located at the DeKalb Shoe Shinto lors on N. 2nd St, the ad notes the proprietor spends nearly all time there.
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DeKalb
N. 2Nd St
Zoning Advice From Chicago Group Appears Cautious
Chicago Regional Planning Association distributes guidance on zoning to cities in the area. The notice discusses the pending city council zoning ordinance and two Supreme Court cases from Evanston and Aurora slated for the April term. The association urges officials to delay local zoning actions until court decisions are issued.
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Chicago
Chicago Regional Planning Association
Supreme Court
Evanston
Aurora
Chicago Association
Etles
Conditions Improve After Storm in Illinois and Indiana
United Press reports relief workers pull out and rehab begins across the storm devastated area. Illinois toll nears 700 dead with over 10 million dollars needed to rebuild. Murphysboro losses estimated at 4 million as doctors and nurses return to duty to prevent disease among about 2,000 injured. West Frankfort reports a few isolated cases sent to isolation hospitals. Evansville area floodwaters subside but pose little damage risk. Griffy village remains surrounded by Wabash waters. Southwestern Indiana toll reaches 114 dead from the tornadoes and aftermath, including a seven year old boy with lockjaw in Princeton and deaths in Evansville hospitals.
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United Press
St. Louis
Illinois
Murphysboro
West Frankfort
Evansville
Indiana
Griffa
Princeton
Jazz Girl Faints in San Francisco Court During Murder Trial
Dorothy Ellingson, 16, charged with fatally shooting her mother, fainted in court on the trial's second day. She cried and a recess was necessary as attendants and a matron aided her. Physicians say the collapse was real. A fresh cell and better rest followed. Jurors continued selection with six seated and six to be chosen.
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Uniteu Xrea
San Francisco
Cal
Mar
Dorothy Ellingson
Anna Ellingson
Dorothy
Mail Rates Made Clear
DeKalb postal rates shift on April 15 with two new stamps one and a half cents and half cent. First class cards change to two cent private post cards while government cards stay at one cent. Second class splits into publisher newspapers at one and a half cents a pound for news and varied zone rates for advertising, plus flat rates for religious and educational items. Third class becomes one and a half cents per two ounces except books and similar items at one cent. Parcel post rates adjust with a continuation of current base plus a note.
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DeKalb
Picture Post
Maple Park Pioneer Gustaf Ahlin Buried
Funeral services for Gustaf Ahlin a well known Maple Park resident of 32 years were held at Maple Park Methodist church. He died Saturday after a 19 month illness. Born December 12 1842 in Wonson Sweden he came to the U S in 1883 lived in Rockford then Maple Park since 1893. He leaves six children Albert Emil Rose William John and Oscar six grandchildren and other relatives. He was a Modern Woodmen member.
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Tor Gustafan
Lin
Maple Park
Gardner Cemetery
Ahtlin
Gustaf Ahlin
Wondon
Sweden
Rockford
Selma Larson
John
Harvey
Oscar
Big Rock
Ahlin
Modern Woodmen
Third Degree Work Tonight at DeKalb Lodge 144
Members of DeKalb Lodge No 144 A F and A M are reminded of a crucial meeting this evening. James Darnell will make his official visit as district deputy grand master. The evening includes third degree work and likely attendance from lodge members. A cautionary notice urges vigor in lawn care and a staff advertising line appears among the text.
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DeKalb Lodge No. 144
A. F
A. M
James Darnell
Puty Guard
Darnell
Tacme
Fund end today prompts large city donations list
The fund will end today with a tallied list of donations made between 2:30 yesterday and 2:20 today at the two local banks. Names include R. E. Goulitar, P. M. Furr, Thomas Harte, A J Betty, Gus Youngsteadt, Frank Graffami, M P Richardson, Ella Solon, and many others. A continued list will appear tomorrow with additional donors.
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R. E. Goltilar
P. M. Furr
Thomas &, Harte
A. J. Betty
Gus Youngsteadt
Frank Graffami
Richardson
Ella Solon
Peter Smith
Olsten & Norrby
Otto Munson
J. A. Widen
Anna Lundstrom
Io Lavinia Lundstrom
Joseph Sawyer
Bell’s
Amanda
Prim
Geach Bill
Dick Neff
Kohler
W. A. Criswell
Tim Lb Johnson
Limer Johnson
Joe Kientz
T. Vagle
C. Lamberson
Lang
Andrew Bradt
Odd Fellows Lodge
J. B. Lindstrom & Co
R. T. Barbour Sa
H. B. Stevenson
W. J. Springer
A. U. Dodge
R. O. Burghhardt
Siyder
Olof Johnson
Wm. Wagegett
A. Friend
Geo
England
Clark Pierson
PB. Hannan
B. Lattin
Wayne Storey
Illinois Weather Update Forecast and Outlook
Partly overcast conditions prevail with probable showers this afternoon followed by cooler tonight. Wednesday outlook indicates continued unsettled conditions with intervals of sun and potential showers across the state.
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Poser
County Court Clears Martins Dodge and Co in Crash Incident
Martin Dodge of Lee paid a 350 fine and costs and was released from Sycamore county jail. In Malta, Rodge Hugh Fee and Charles Green faced the court after a Ford touring car collision with Burt Rasmussen of Malta. Fee paid 100 and costs and received 15 days jail, while Green paid the same fine and remains imprisoned.
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Martin Dodge
Lee
Sycamore
Rodge
Malta
Hugh Fee
Charles Green
Burt Rasmussen
Fee
Green
Judge Pond to Address Boy Scouts at Congregational Church
Judge William Pond of De Kalb county court will speak at the regular Boy Scouts meeting at the Congregational church. He belongs to the church Boy Scout Council and is promoting the program. After the talk, Tenderfoot tests will be given by Robert Racey, George Culver, and Milo Ebbeson. Second Class work by Paul Prickett and Warren Baxter. Several boys expected to finish exams tonight. Carload of Minnesota White Cobbler Potatoes 2 bushel sacks at $1.00 a bushel Carlson Bros Phones 296 and 749. Burpees Sweet Peas at Custer's Gardens Phone 996 8
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Judge Pond
William Pond
de Kalb
Boy Scouts of
Congregational Church
Boy Scout Council
Robert Racey
George Culver
Milo Ebbeson
Paul Prickett
Warren Baxter
Minnesota
Carlson Bros
Relief Bill Advanced in Illinois Legislature
Springfield March 24 The house moved the Paley relief bill to third reading to grant 500000 for storm relief in southern Illinois. Senate had passed the measure last night, and it is expected to pass the house tomorrow then be signed. Also senate approved 5000 for a temporary kitchen at the University of Illinois hospital.
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United Press
Springfield
Lil
Illinois
House
Spragfield
Ilinois
Senate
Richard Meentz
Ashbum
University of Ilno's
J. Otis Glenn
Murphysboro
Hicks
Daniel Webster
Chicago
Webster
J. J. Barbour
Chapman to defend himself in murder trial
Hartford March 24 Gerald Chapman the so called prince of bandits will take an active part in his own defense on the murder charge. The trial opened with Chapman selecting jurors and declaring he believes a fair panel will judge him only by the evidence.
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Unwea Ress
Hartford, Conn
Gerald Chapman
Fred W. Bates
Chapman
James Shelley
New Britain
Conn
Newell Jennings
Newell Jennings In Superior Court
Teapot Dome Lease Defense Arguments Enter Final Day
J W Lacey argued for the defense in Cheyenne as the government suit to null the Teapot Dome lease continues. Owen Roberts closed the prior session with a strong government view, asserting the case merits further explanation.
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United Press
Cheyenne
Wyo
J. W. Lacey
Owen J. Roberts
Atlee Pomerene
Yeggmen Blow Safe in Post Office Heist
Yeggmen blew the safe in the Valparaiso Indiana post office early this morning escaping with cash and war savings stamps valued at twenty thousand dollars. Police of Chicago and other cities have been asked to watch for the safe’s missing rows and the getaway.
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Amearim
Valpara'so
Indiana
Maroh
Chicago
Farmers to Meet in DeKalb for Tornado Relief Plan
DeKalb County farmers and members of the county farm bureau will gather Thursday morning at the DeKalb County Soil Improvement Association offices to outline plans for relief funds for storm victims. The drive, organized by the Illinois Farm Bureau Federation, follows Red Cross fundraising and aims to aid farmers who lost belongings in the tornado.
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DeKalb County Farm Bureau
Cites
Red Cross
Cifes
Woman Wins Nasty Case In London Suit
Mrs Dorothy Dennistoun wins 1616 pounds in a high profile London case against Lieut Col Ilan Dennistoun. The jury found verbal separations, measured loans between 1919 and 1921, and that the claimant lent money to her former husband. Legal arguments and judgment follow, ending weeks of scandal.
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London
England
Dorothy Dennistoun
Ilan Dennistoun
Dennistoun
Denistoun
Elks Donate to DeKalb Tornado Relief Fund
The DeKalb Elks lodge voted to give 25 dollars to the DeKalb Red Cross tornado relief fund. They also accepted a bridge challenge from city women and delayed the second game series to Friday night. R C Burghardt was initiated into the order during the meeting at the Elks club.
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DeKalb Elks’ Lodge
DeKalb Red Cross
Elks
Elks’ Club
R. C. Burghardt
Burghardt
First Tourist From Colorado Seen In DeKalb
Colorado plated cars with household belongings paused in DeKalb last evening. The visitors, possibly traveling westward, did not linger and continued their journey after a brief stop. One car carried a snow shovel, suggesting heavy use on the road. Advertisements note a lacquer finish for automobiles at DeKalb Auto Paint Shop on 91 Locust Streets.
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Colorado
DeKalb
Ith and Locust Streets
Shepherd to Appeal in Murder Case Amid Bail Fight
Chicago scenes unfold as William D. Shepherd vows to appeal to the state supreme court if bail is denied while he faces murder charges in the Billy McClintock case. Attorney Stewart argues insufficient evidence. Shepherd claims a conspiracy to seize the McClintock estate valued over a million dollars.
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United Press
Chicago
Mar
William D. Shepherd
Billy McClintock
State Supreme Court
Jacob Hopkins
Stewart
Shepherd
Supreme Court
Saecing
William PD
Olson
Reichman
McClintock
Northern Trust
Taylor
Isabel Pope
Harry Olson
Billy
Shepherds
Miss Pope
Faiman
Marchand
Relatives of Paul Furr Not In Storm Area
Relatives of Paul Purr visiting in Ottawa Saturday and Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Purr relieved to learn Mr. Furr's parents and two sisters in Carbondale were not harmed by the storm. Local relatives were not in danger and Carbondale suffered little damage. Ottawa residents reported busy relief efforts and no missed messages amid rumor of Carbondale damage.
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Paul Furr
Ottawa
Paul Purr
Mr. Furr
Carbondale
Furr
Euland
Beech
Ford Sedan Stolen in Sterling Monday Night
Reports at the police station state another Ford sedan was stolen in Sterling on Monday night. A description of the missing car was provided to city police.
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Condon
Masonic Lodge
Seed General
Lincoln Inn
Marseilles
Millerand
Herriot
Columbia China
Henry Stevens
Ottawa Daily Republican'Times
Claus
Gus May
Hank” Stevens
Hanry M. Stevens
Stevens
May
Vaile &O'Malley
Ltekalb
France
Vaile & O'Malley
Cue May
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