Radio Interference Plagues City as Investigations Continue
Radio reception in DeKath hampered across the city except for a few sets with superheterodynes. Phillip Swanson leads an inquiry into the cause while Miller Music House and the Illinois Power Co cooperate, the plant may shut briefly to test fixes, and officials urge patience as engineers seek the source.
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DeKath
Phillip Swanson
Swanson Brothers
Veral Blys
At Miller
Miller Music Hew Who
Sycamore Road
Cty
Ilinois Power Company
Trouany
Power Company
Radionhar
Viking Drill Team Heads to Chicago Contest
The Viking Drill team from DeKalb will travel to Chicago on Sunday April 5 to compete in a regional drill contest with several other teams. Kalb team members have rehearsed long hours and will bring back ribbons. the trip will use the Northern Miners Service company bus to ease travel.
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Viking
Chicago
Kalb
DeKalb
Northern Miners Service Company
Wheeler Indicted by Grand Jury Over Oil Deal Conspiracy
Senator Burton K Wheeler Montana Democrat faces a conspiracy to defraud charge tied to a Montana oil deal. Edwin Boach and Gordon Campbell also indicted. Second Wheeler indictment follows prior swoop during his 1924 vice presidential bid with La Follette.
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United Press
Burton K Wheeler
Montana
Great Falls
Mont
Wheeler
Robert M. LaFoillette
Stone
Carr
Legion Bazaar Tickets On Sale For April Dates
Tickets for the American Legion Bazaar are on sale for six nights from April 13 to 18. Legion members and local volunteers will help distribute tickets, with a bazaar committee meeting this evening to finalize plans for the event.
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Amercan Legion
Legion Post
Ounce
Legion
Thost Rooms
Garden Club Meeting Set For Tuesday Evening
The Garden Club of this city will hold its meeting Tuesday night at the home of A. C. Spickerman. All members are urged to attend as Moss Evaline Merritt from the state college department of art will give the address and help lead the program.
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Garden Club
Tugeday
A. Cc Spickerman
Moss Evaline Merritt
State College Department of Art
Ace of Crooks Identified as Auto Owner in Murder Case
Gerald Chapman, labeled ace of crooks, was identified as the owner of an expensive car found near Policeman James Skelly's death scene in New Britain Connecticut. A note from Steubenville Ohio and Catherine Boorn of Steubenville identified Chapman as the man who shared it with her.
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Hartford Conn
Gerald Chapman
Crooks
James Skelly
New Brian
Conn
Chapman
Steubensville
Ohio
Catherine Boorn
New Fixtures Arrive for Bell Restaurant Remodeling
A portion of the consignment of new fixtures for the Bell restaurant arrived yesterday for Cinpben tots and decor. Remodeling work is planned to begin in the next few days with extensive interior changes not expected to inconvenience patrons greatly.
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Bell
Dennistoun Faces Another Marital Suit and Scandal
An American woman unnamed in the report sues Col. Ian Denniston for breach of promise and defamation. The article notes Denniston recently completed three weeks of welfare with his former wife Dorothy Densistoun in London amid ongoing affairs and local scandals.
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Fats
Col
Ian Denniston
Dennistoun
Dorothy Densistoun
London
Essex Coach Stolen in Aurora Last Night
Police report an Essex coach was stolen last evening in Aurora. Authorities received a desertion description of the car and hope it will be found in the community.
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Essex
Aurora
Hypnotist and Reader to Perform at Finnish Hall
A reputed hypnotist and an oriental mind reader will present entertainment tonight and tomorrow night at the Finnish Hall on State Street, per an announcement this morning.
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DeLott
Tomorro
State Street
Auto Dispute In Ashton Involves Buick Roadster
H Engel of Ashton reports to DeKal police that his friend Irving Dick trth also of Ashton has taken and used his Buick roadster without consent after a Chicago trip. Engel bought the car a week ago from a second hand dealer and seeks the vehicle or repayment.
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H. Engel
Ashton
DeKalo
Irving
Dick” Trth
Chicago
Engel
DeKal
Smith
Bergland Named Vice Chancellor in Knights of Pythias
At the regular Knights of Pythias meeting John Bergland was elected to the chair of vice as trustee for many years. Fran Stevens filled the vacancy on the board of trustees and H. H. Hanway was elected grand lodge representative for two years. The group planned to attend the Sterling meeting where the Dekalb working team will confer first tank work on a class of candidates.
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Bergland
Pythians
Ae Knights of Pythias
John Bergland
Order
Fran Stevens
H. H. Hanway
Grand Lodge
Sterling
Wil
Dekalbs
Vikings Meeting Scheduled Here This Saturday
Notices state a large Vikings order meeting will be held in this city Saturday evening with initiation for all members. The drill team plans to travel to Chicago on April 5 to participate in competitions with teams from across the region.
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Vikings
Order of Vikings
Wihiacb
Chicago
Correction on Music Memory Contests in DeKalb
A correction clarifies that Miss Winifred Smith of Cicero high school faculty is not president of Music Memory. She is a faculty member in this city and leads the local work. DeKalb contests will be held at the high school on April 17.
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Winifred Smith
M'rs
Cicero High School
Cty
DeKalb
Chapter 52 R A M to Hold Evening Meeting
Announcement states Chapter 52 R A M will meet this evening for work in the sixth degree. Three candidates will participate and a large attendance is anticipated. Birth announcements and greetings are advertised at The Elsa Gift Shop.
Prairie Fires Rage Across South Dakota and Plains
Prairie fires spread across southern South Dakota and Nebraska covering over 100000 acres. Three villages including St Francois and Vettel were reportedly wiped out. Four people killed and one missing as crews battle fires along the North Dakota line and Grand River Valley while others are brought under control.
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Sioux Falls
S. D
South Dakota
St. Franc
Vettel
Nebraska
North Dakota
Grand River Valley
Tre
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Leslie's expands to 52 009 square feet in DeKalb store
Leslie's department store now occupies 52 009 square feet on street level with 5200 square feet in the basement, making it the second largest in the northern Illinois area near Chicago. The expansion doubles floor space and adds two Lincoln Highway entrances for customers.
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Leslie
Ilinois
Chicago
DeKalb
Lincoln Highway
Leslie's
Four Fire Calls Struck City Yesterday Afternoon and Night
Fire department logged four calls yesterday with a grass fire on South street threatening property, two roof fires on North Tenth street and East Lincoln, and a third at the sanitarium on Sycamore road. Minor damage reported to buildings. autos cleaned daily.
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Sycamore Road
South Street
North Tenth Street
George Hubbard
East Lincoln Hich
Earlville Leland to Lose Route on New Highway Plan
State highway chief Fleming said a new survey for route 18 from Mendota to Somonauk will bypass Earlville and Leland, keeping the road within 25 miles of no towns between Somonauk and Mendota. Residents plan to ask Springfield officials to retain connections to the two towns.
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Earlville
Leland
Ottawa
M. J. Flemng
State Highway Department
Chicago
Aurora
Somonauk
Mendota
Fleming
Burlington
Earlvile
Springfield
Jail Breaker Sentenced to State Penitentiary
Robert England arrested in Rockford and identified as the man who escaped from Lee county jail. He is sent to the state penitentiary for one to ten years after a Dixon circuit court verdict. Sheriff Risley will transport England and also move Robert J. Hall, convicted by plea of guilty to bigamy, to the penitentiary.
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Robert England
Rockford
Lee County
Dixon
Ett
Bramelet
Income Tax Figures Delayed From Public Disclosure
The treaty department ordered the internal revenue service not to publish new income tax payments until Commissioner Blair reviews all return figures and issues an official publication order. Publication of the figures is delayed by at least a few days, officials said, extending a two month wait.
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Washington
Treaty Department
Internal Revenue
Blair
Ion
Waukegan Mills Bowls Contest At Kvien Alleys
Announcement of a Saturday bowling contest between Waukegan steel mill workers and visiting players from the mills. A noon dinner will be served at the steel building on North Sixth Street before the match. The event is to unfold at Kvien alleys with afternoon bowling expected.
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Waukegan
Steel Company
Kvien
Sxth Street
Illinois legislature opens drive on election law bills
United Press dispatch from Springfield reports a wave of bills aimed at election law reform. Proposals include changing ballot publication timing to at least 65 days before elections, requiring secretary of state certification of nominees 20 days prior, and enabling park district commissioner nominations by petition. A measure to allow absent voters with physical disability to vote has also been introduced.
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United Ress
Springfield
Illinois
House
General Assembly
Congressman McCloud Injured In Plane Crash
Congressman Charles J. McCloud of Detroit Michigan was injured when his plane developed engine trouble and crashed near Uniontown Pennsylvania. He was removed from the wreckage unconscious and is reported resting comfortably. Pilot R J Mintz escaped uninjured.
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Unitedress
Uniontown
Penn
Charles J. McCloud
Detroit
Michigan
McCloud
House Baby
Washington
R. J. Mintz
DeKalb Lads Pay Price for Moonshine Rumor
In DeKalb rumors spread that four local youths paid four dollars for moonshine in Elgin, but details remain unconfirmed as they refuse comment. The notice also advertises Prof DeLott's hypnotic show and mind readings at the Finnish Hall on State Street with doors at 7 30.
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DeKalb
Elgin
DeLott
State St
Farmers in Big Meeting in DeKalb County
More than 125 stockholders attended the DeKalb County Agricultural Association session at the Soil Improvement office. Directors D C Brown C E Bradt and Thomas Roberts were re elected. Speakers urged improved seed and spring plans to boost yields and aid storm damaged southern Illinois crops with Red Cross and Illinois Farm Association funds.
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DeKalb County Soil Improvement Association
DeKalb County Agricultural Association
D. C. Brown
Genoa
C. E. Bradt
Thomas Roberts
H. H. Parke
Sycamore
Mr. Parke
A. G. Kennedy
CC. E. Bradt
Ilinois
Illinois
Red Cross
DeKalb County
Cage Falls In Ore Mine Killing Dozens
United Press reports a mine disaster at Nevelebach coal mine where a cage plunged 1000 feet down a shaft. Officials say around 70 to 90 men were in the cage when it fell. at least 60 bodies have been recovered and 20 others are missing or presumed dead. 25 injured were treated. Government relief plans and labor minister investigations are underway. The cage had not been used for such work before.
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United Press
Fordach
Frances Mareh
Dt Tyit
Ixhor
Senator Ben Gettleman Faces Federal Volstead Probe
Senator Ben Gettleman of Milwaukee abruptly left a Wisconsin session to confer with his attorney after a report revealed alleged Volstead act violations. He challenged investigators saying they could go as far as they like and planned to have his wine sample analyzed today. He reportedly urged his wife not to permit seizure of 15 gallons of juice wine stored in the basement until his return.
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United Press
Madison
Wis
Ben Gettleman
Milwaukee
Wisconsin Chamber
Workmen Clean Annies Woods for Tourist Season
City workers scrub Annies Woods in De Kalb to ready the camping grounds for the annual tourist visit. Huntley Park and nearby flower beds are also being cleaned as graded roads are resurfaced and dirt hauled to the woods, improving the site’s appearance.
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Annies’ Woods
de Kalb
Huntley Park
Reliable Dry Goods Store Birthday Sale Marks 22nd Year
The Chronicle notes an advertisement announcing a sale at the Reliable Dry Goods store to celebrate its 22nd year in business. Owner Co. H. Iskowich began with a small stock 21 years ago and has expanded to occupy three floors plus a separate shoe store.
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Co. H. Iskowich
Wife to Fight Charges That She Did Wrong
Ida May Hendricks in Los Angeles fights charges by husband Chilver Hendricks claiming intimate relations with Hopi guide Joe Secakuka. She filed a complaint naming M. G. Smith and another person as co respondents.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Ida May Hendricks
Chilver
College officials urge state aid for new building at teachers college
Three state house appropriations committee members visited the state teachers college to inspect the manual arts department and gym. Representatives Griffin Lewistown and Springer Wilmette toured the campus with President J Stanley Brown as Springfield considers the appropriation bill.
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State House
State Teachers College
Manual Arts
John Griffin
Chicago
Reed 5. Cuttier
Lewistown
Lewis B. Springer
Wilmette
J. Stanley Brown
State College
Sprigfield
Springfield
Legion Dinner At Jarboe Hall Celebrates Ex-Service Members
Last evening's Legion and Auxiliary membership contest dinner drew a large turnout. Commander Thornton, Thomas Murray, Senator Leonhard and Major Goodison spoke on why ex service men should join the Legion post. Wreyht outlined state and national organization achievements. Dancing followed the addresses.
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Auxiliary
Jarboe Hall
Auxiary
Thornton
Thomas Murray
H. G. Leonhard
H. B. Goodison
Legion Post
H. G. Wreht
Legion
League to Establish Four Branches Soon
The League of Nations plans by United Press to set up four regional branches in major European capitals including Rome Madrid and Paris alongside its Geneva headquarters as it expands its reach in trading capitals. The move aims to broaden administrative presence across Europe.
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United Press
Geneva
League of Nations
Coon
Oases
Rome
Madrid
Par
Noted Doctor Dies In His Indianapolis Home
Dr. Joan N. Hurley a 73 year old physician and longtime secretary of the Indiana state board of health, died at his Indianapolis home. He was nationally recognized as a medical authority after 25 years of service. The obituary notes his influence in public health and medical circles.
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Indianapolis
United Pres
Indianapoly
Joan N. Hurley
Indiana State Board of Health
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