Endowment drive at Chicago University outlined to alumni
Chicago University alumni in DeKalb gathered at J. Gabel’s home to hear President Burton's radio address on the $17,500,600 endowment fund. Rev L Hammitt and Dr J Stanley Brown spoke on need, goals, and future plans as alumni from DeKalb and Sycamore attended.
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Chicago University
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J. Gabel
WMAQ
Coach Stags
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Schol
Peld
Educaion
Miller Music
L. L. Hammitt
Harper
Hammitt
Dh Kalb
Sycamore
O. J
Thrill as Plane Flies Low Over City Crowd
An aviator buzzed downtown yesterday afternoon flying directly over the city. Spectators watched as the plane dipped into a tail spin near the post office, prompting gasps from onlookers. The pilot’s identity was not learned. Carlson Bros. offer Minnesota white cobbler potatoes at $1.00 per bushel in 2 bushel sacks with phone numbers 296 and 749.
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Carlson Bros
State Patrol Arrest Near DeKalb After Crash
State patrol officers and Sheriff Crawford arrested Mike Nichols after a crash near Yocum's garage. Nichols was intoxicated and considered unable to drive. His wife Mrs Nichols was only slightly injured, while Ferrell suffered a shoulder injury.
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Oscar Larson
Kenneth Church
Art Eddy
Jack Redmond
Steve Ferrell
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Sherif Crawford
Sycamore
DeKalb
Yocum's
Righway
Ferrell
Eddy
Sane
Yocum
Patient sits up as cast removed at tuberculosis sanatorium
Visitors to the Sy..more road tuberculosis sanatorium find Dan Danielson of Leland overjoyed as his leg cast, worn for seven weeks, is removed. He could sit up nightly and hopes to walk this summer. Fellow patient Jack Philips also shows improvement though still in bed, steadily gaining weight and aiming for discharge this summer.
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Synmore Road
Dan Danielson
Leland
Jack Phlips
Sarey
Narrow escape under high winds for mail plane pilot near DeKalb
Reports from DeKalb say a mail plane piloted Monday near Knudison farm just south of town skimmed danger as high winds pressed the craft low over timber. A hired man at the farm warned by a windmill, but the pilot pulled up at the last moment and avoided a collision.
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DeKalb
Morris
Knudison Farm
Four Die As Bordeaux Express Derailed Near Poitiers
A Bordeaux to Paris express derailment near Poitiers killed four people including Senator Pedebidous and injured others. The locomotive and seven cars overturned with two cars plunging into the river. the cause remains undetermined.
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Bito United Press
Paris
France
Bordeaux
Poitiers
Senator Pedebidous
Tornado toll and escape through Indiana storm path
A Batavia man Frank P. Smith recalls narrowly escaping a tornado that ripped through Princeton Indiana area. He traveled with a party including Mrs. F P Smith and Mrs. J R Burton, witnessing wrecked homes, flooded Wabash river crossings, and urgent hospital scenes as rescuers sought the injured.
Illinois Utilities Orders Cancelled and Gas Office Reminder
All local orders of the Illinois Northern Utilities Co. numbered 44291 to 44250 are cancelled. Those holding some please present s the Gas office at once. IN. T. Co- H. TREBBY. Judge English Faces Charge of Tyranny and Profanity in East St Louis. Charles S. New testifies about 1922 railroad strike conduct in English's chambers.
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H. Trebby
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Judge English
Charles 5
New
Marion County
Tulna’s
East St. Louis
Relief Bill Passes In Illinois House And Senate
Springfield March 25 rush through the house of a $500000 appropriation for the relief of storm refugees in southern Illinois became law upon Governor Small’s signature. The measure passed all like bills with no dissent and a four senator four representative committee was named to handle funds.
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Smail
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Aarge
House Appropriations
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Department of Public Welfare
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House Election Committee
Des Plaines
Miinois
House Revenue Committee
Senate Appropriations’ Committee
DeKalb Columbus Club forms to fund local building
The DeKalb Columbus Club, organized at a Knights of Columbus meeting, aims to raise funds for the building by handling entertainments and social events. Officers include President T. B Courtney and Robert Murphy. The first event is a May Day dance on May 5 at Rockaway Pavilion with the Foot-Warmers Orchestra.
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DeKalb Columbus Clube
Rockaway Dance Pavillion
Death of Miss Gertrude Atnquist in Rockford
Miss Gertrude Atnquist 19 daughter of Mr and Mrs Sw Almquist of Rockford died Monday night at home. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon from 1108 North Court Street. Aunt Mrs John Carlson will attend. The family had lived on a farm north of DeKalb and returned from Sweden about forty years ago to settle in Rockford.
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Sw Almquist
Rockford
DeKalb
North Court Street
John Carlson
Wil
Sweden
Sister Dies This Morning in Minnesota
Frank Burdick of Cotton avenue received the sad news of his sister Mrs. C. B. Gustafison Princeton Minnesota dying this morning She was formerly a Sycamore resident and funeral services are announced to be held there after the body arrives She leaves a husband an aged mother and a son and daughter
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Frank Burdick
Cotton Avenue
C. B. Gustafison
Princeton
Minn
Burdick
Hisister
Gustafison
Sycamore
Five Men Buried When Floor Fails
Five men are buried after the sixth floor of a burning construction site collapsed into the basement. The concrete floor gave way, dragging other levels with it, and officials of the construction company may be trapped. Police and rescue squads work to reach the men believed buried.
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United Press
Roledo
Blue Laws Across States Face Mixed Fates in 1925 Sessions
Reports from New York to Kansas show lawmakers often preserve existing blue laws. Ohio debates donkey speed past cemeteries while massachusetts maintains hat pin length rules and sunday duties for women. Several states consider repeals or new restrictions on sunday amusements and sales.
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Indictment to Follow Trial of Violators
Springfield NL March 25 United States Attorneys say indictments against county municipal officials in southern Illinois towns for conspiracy to violate prohibition laws will be issued to push stricter enforcement Evidentiary hints emerged from liquor trials in Springfield and Peoria showing officials may have knowledge gaps over violations
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Springfield
Ilinois
United States
Thomas Williamson
Peoria
Peck’s Academy
Nighthawk Orchestra
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Peoria Woman Shoots Man Then Tries Suicide
Grace Casey 21 of Peoria shoots Dale Grubb of Des Moines after relationship issues and then attempts suicide. Police report says Grubb wounded but stable. Casey in custody as investigation continues.
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Des Moines
Railroad Man Dies Today at Roosevelt Hospital
Newman Erb longtime railroad figure died at Roosevelt hospital after an operation. He was 75 and served as chairman of the Middletown and Union railroads and held vice president and director roles with several companies. Born in Germany he moved to the United States as a child and once practiced law in Little Rock before expanding into communications ventures.
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England faces scandal trial cloud over nation
An editorial in the Daily Mail warned England faces a wave of scandals with the Dennistoun case nearing its close. The piece said the scandals may have international links and that the British press is attacking society while arguments were set to proceed as final verdict nears.
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England
Denelstoun
Daily Mail
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Dhen
Red Cross to Lead Relief Work in Storm Areas
Relief squads from the Red Cross sweep toward storm centers in Missouri Illinois and neighboring regions. National relief worker Henry M. Baker says 75 to 100 volunteers will deploy to Minnesota Indiana and stay until relief efforts are established. The entire relief task is turned over to the Red Cross with rural caravans to aid farmers.
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Wlllnchs
Indiana
Henry M. Baker
National
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Meinobs
War Not Feared With Japan Is Speech Subject
United Press reports from New York that Japan will seek to reopen the immigration question hoping for a satisfactory settlement. Ambassador Tsuneo Mat Isudaira said war is not feared and expressed faith in justice and equality of man along with confidence in closer U S Japan relations.
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New York
N. Y
Japan
Tsuneo Mat
Isudaira
Government to Rest Its Oil Lease Case in Cheyenne
In Cheyenne Wyoming on March 25 the government expects to rest its oil lease case late today. George Hoover of Washington a member of Sinclair's Keune will present the argument but it is believed he will finish in time for the prosecution to close before adjournment.
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United Press
Cheyenne
Wyo
George Hoover
Washington
Sinclair
Keune
Local Red Cross Fund Drive Reaches Target and Beyond
Chairman Z P Ellwood announces DeKalb County Red Cross sent 1344.93 to the St. offices as the city contributes toward a 1000 goal for storm relief. A noon drive collected over 200 more with further giving encouraged to aid statewide relief efforts.
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DeKait County
Red Cross
St.Joffces
Ned Cross
Gateworth
Senators Probe Law On Exports Here
Sixteen senators call for Federal Trade Commission action under the Webb Pom rerene export trade law to curb trusts alleged to form abroad. Senator Ladd cites reports Ames concerns have formed cartels with foreign partners to divide world markets and fix prices. Mrs DA Leifheit and her husband return from Peotone after a visit.
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