Coach Newman Critical After Weight Shot Accident
Allen Bant by Newman a West Chicago high school manual training and athletics instructor, was struck in the forehead by a weight shot during track practice. The 12 pound shot fractured the skull but his sight is reported unimpaired though facial bones are badly broken. He is hospitalized in Wheaton in serious condition.
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Wheaton Hospital
Allen “Bant
Newman
State Teachers College
West Chicago
Newman W
Truth Squad
State College
Georreh
Geneva High School
Big Meeting On Roads To Be Held In Paw Paw
A Friday luncheon meeting at Paw Paw begins at noon with Senator H G Wright as the principal speaker. The session, attended by the American Legion Auxiliary, focuses on the Mendota to Somonauk Route 18 county line road. Organizers plan to oppose any change to the route.
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H. G. Wright
Paw Paw
The
American Legion Auxiliary
Mendota
Somonauk
Leslie Store Opens Expansion Sale Draws Big Crowds
Immense crowds gathered at the Leslie Store expansion sale in De Kalb with 1200 purchases between 9:00 and 9:30 am. Shoppers continued streaming in for the big value event as autos were washed around the clock by North Side Garage on North Second St. Phone 571.
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Lesli
de Kalb
North Side Garage
North Second St
Charles Davy Called to City to Sister in Ill Health
Charles Davy was summoned to Chicago to visit his mother Mrs. R. C. Davy who had been seriously ill for days at his sister Mrs. Fred Drew's home. The shock came with news that two of her sisters, Mrs. Frances Lyons in Montana and Mrs. Rachel Weston in Aurora, Neb, were also critically ill. The Davy family friends hope Mrs. Davy’s health and spirits recover.
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Charles Davy
Chicago
Fred Drew
R. C. Davy
Aurora
Neb
Rachel Weston
Davy
DeKalb
Augustana Band Concert Rescheduled to April 16
The Augustana Musical Organization concert at First Lutheran Church was moved from April 6 to April 16 to avoid clashing with a State Teachers College program. Many tickets have been sold and holders are asked to note the new date.
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State Temetery College
Tin First Titéran
State Teachers College
Augustana Musical Organization
New Lent Service Planned at Swedish Mission Church
A new Lent service will be held tomorrow evening at the Swedish Mission Church in English. Rev. B. E. Winstedt will preach on Eleventh Hour Conversions, with the choir directed by Henry Noreen performing solo and choral pieces. The music aligns with the Lenten spirit and all are invited.
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BE. Winstedt
Henry Noreen
Wisconsin Anti-Saloon League Moves to Oust Senator Gettlemen
Madison March 28 The Wisconsin Anti-Saloon League will seek to oust Senator Ben Gettlemen when his joint resolution memorializing Congress to legalize 2.75 beer comes up next week. The league plans a resolution to oust Gettlemen, or if votes fall short, a reprimand.
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Tuitearess
Madison
Wisconsin Anti-Saloon League
Ben Gettlemen
Congress
Gettlemen
Odd Fellows Home Is Given Large Peoria Block
By will of Peter Weast of Peoria the Odd Fellows Orphans Home in Lincoln will receive a Peoria business block valued at $300,000 with annual income about $28. A daughter challenged the will but the probate court sustained it after a bitter contest.
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United Press
Lincoln T
Peter Weast
Peoria
Odd Fellows Orphans Home
Lincoln
Anti Injunction Bill Comes Up Next Week
Springfield Illinois reports a heated fight expected in the house over the antiinjunction resolution by Mr Soderstrom of Streator with votes split and labor opposition noted. The eight hour bill also looms at joint sessions with action anticipated Tuesday.
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United Press
Springfield
Mlinois House of Representatives
Soderstrom
Hypnotic Show at Finnish Hall Promises Wholesome Fun
Prof DeLott presents his hypnotic show and Oriental Mind Readings at the Finnish Hall located at 1021 State Street. Doors open at 7:30 with admission priced at 95.
DeKalb Tornado Victims Receive Local Donations
DeKalb residents report $1709.64 given to tornado victims with a $2100 goal in reach. A few days show only $35 more to the Red Cross fund, while fraternal orders urge members to contribute. Officials caution about further needs in clothing and money for the devastated area.
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DeKalb
Red Cross Fund
Red Cross
Swanson Out With Severe Grip
Evar Swanson, a Ver non club member of the Pacific club league and former Lombard college athlete, has not played for several days due to a severe grip. Friends regret his illness after his name did not appear in recent lineups.
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Vernon Club
Pacific Club League
Evar Swanson
Cubs
Swanson
Lombard College
DeKalb City Seeks More Cinders for Street Grading
City streets in DeKalb are generally in good condition this season. The department has used a new reader for days to improve main routes. Cinders have been spread on many streets, but 1,000 loads of cinders are needed to further enhance the network.
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DeKalb
City
H. B. Goodison
Waiting for Casting Pipe On New Well
With the arrival of the 20 inch casing pipe expected momentarily work on the new city well will be started immediately. Machinery has been placed on the grounds and is ready for operation. A load of coal for the engine was unloaded yesterday. The well on South Eighth Street near the Chicago and North Western tracks will be rushed to completion for early operation.
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South Eighth Street
Chicago & Northwestern Railroad
Prairie Fire Menace Ended With Good Done
Prairie fires across Sioux Falls end with damage estimates slightly above the good expected. Ranchmen say burned area will yield a more abundant grass stand, with some timber stands and several Indian shacks and ranch houses consumed. Early death reports proved untrue. one man was badly burned at Walker. If winds stay calm before rain, repetition seems unlikely.
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Sioux Falls
South Dakota
Walker S. 1
Many Apply For Fishing Licenses In State
More than thirty fishing licenses have been requested at City Clerk G. N. Blackman’s office this season. State law requires a permit to fish, backed by the Isaac Wallon League’s efforts to protect aquatic life.
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G. N. Blackman
Isaac Wallon League
Firemen Dead In Auto Crash In Texas
Two firefighters were killed and four injured when a heavy auto crashed into a stationary fire truck in Dallas Texas early today. Fire captain Glenn Briggs aged 32 and hose man John Goerdemann aged 28 were crushed between the crashing vehicle and the dinging machine, seriously injuring one occupant.
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Tuited Tress
Dallas
Texas
Glenn Briggs
John Goerdemann
Patient Burns In Loop Hospital Fire In Chicago
A police inquiry opened into a Loop hospital fire that killed patient P. J. Regan aged 38. Dozens of nurses and patients escaped amid flames, with Regan found in a hallway as he was treated for bandaged eyes.
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Loop Hospital
Chicago
Loop
P. J. Regan
Regan
Death of Frank Crane Shocks Aurora Student Brother Remembered
Miss Marjorie Crane, a state teachers college student in Aurora, learns of her brother Frank R. Crane’s sudden death in Tulsa Oklahoma after a two week illness. He lived in Oklahoma years, underwent an operation, then relapsed dying at twenty. He leaves a mother three brothers and two sisters. Crane was a former West Aurora High School athlete and Northwestern student later enlisted in 1917. He played on the Western football team in 1915 and 1916.
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Marjorie Crane
Aurora
State Teachers 'Lege
Frank R. Crane
Tulsa
Okla
Crane
Oklahoma
Fred C. Flanders
John Crane
Robert Crane
Lester Larsen
Chicago
MaryJorie Crane
State College
Yellow Cab Company
West Aurora
Northwestern University
Ridwestern
State College Bill Assumes Senate Action
A bill introduced in the Illinois Senate would grant the state college the same management freedom as the state university. Currently under civil administrative codes, the measure has long been favored by college presidents and aims to reduce red tape when actions are needed in Springfield.
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Senate
Mtch
Ilinois
State College
Springfield
Prince Is Off On Long Jaunt Over the Seas
Britain's ambassador at large sails from Dartmouth with a vast entourage including a jazz band. Prince Charles will visit Africa and South America, resuming in September, adding to the many miles traveled in recent years as he nears the throne.
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Prince
Vonen Rressy
Shadow of the Gallows in Chapman's Murder Trial
Gerald Chapman faced the murder trial under the looming gallows as witnesses testified. Lillian Knell described taking Chapman and Walter Shean to an Old Colony Inn room, bringing an alarm clock, and leaving with the two men and their Lincoln the next morning.
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Watted Press
Hartford
Conn
Gerald Chapman
Lillian Knell
Miss Knell
Chapman
Walter Shean
Old Colony Inn
James J. Shelley
New Britain
Shean
Old Colony
Trial Must Go to the Finish Court Ruling
Dorothy Ellingson case heads to a jury after the prosecution rejects a manslaughter plea offered by her attorney. The district attorney terms the crime murder for nothing as the girl collapses in court for an eighth time.
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United Press
San Francisco
Cal
Dorothy Ellingson
Brady
Legion Bazaar Set for Week in April in This City
Legion post held a meeting and announced the annual spring bazaar to run six evenings starting Monday April 13 at Odd Yellow hall. A special committee will travel to Chicago for features. Tickets are now on sale.
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Legion Post Rooms
Legion Bazaar Committee
Chicago
Storm relief talks under Illinois assembly panel in Frankfort
West Frankfort Illinois March 28 joint legislative committee handling aid funds met with Mayor Badley and county unit aid committee members from Benton to discuss storm relief. Delegation plans to visit White and other western counties where damage is mostly rural and agricultural.
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United Press
West Frankfort
Ilinois
Badley
Sey
Eral
County Unit Aid
Benton
White
Oxford Loses Boat Classic to Cambridge
London March 2. The Oxford crew surrendered after two miles of the annual Thames Rowing Race as Cambridge led by about 120 yards. Ox- ford boat began to take on water and sank, with the Oxford captain signaling the judges before assistance arrived.
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United Press
London
England
Oxford
Cambridge
Thames
Anne
New Pamphlet Issued by First Lutheran Church
A new weekly pamphlet titled Pastor's Assistant is issued by First Lutheran Church. It will be mailed to every home in the congregation and to state college and city residents interested in church events. The publication covers sick lists weekly church news Sunday service details and program announcements.
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First Lutheran Church
Aso
E. W. Maginusson
Germany to elect leader over Sabbath in plebiscite
Berlin March 28 Germany will go to the polls tomorrow to choose a successor to late President Ebert. The vote is a first post war plebiscite and likely only weeds out weaker candidates for final choice April 26. The contest pits reactionism against liberalism with a strong note on republicanism versus monarchism.
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United Press
Berlin
Germany
Tomerrow
Ebert
Republic
Wilhelm Marx
J Carl Jarres
Diessberg
Parles
Engineers On Bank Building In This City
Engineers for the A Moorman company have completed a preliminary survey for rebuilding De Kalb Trust & Savings Bank. Scott Morrisot and Mr. Tyler conducted the survey. The St. Paul Construction company plans to begin changes around April 15 to provide quarters for the bank during reconstruction.
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DeKalb Trust & Savings Bank
A. Moorman & Company
Scott Morrisot
Mr. Tyler
Fourt Street Bank
St. Paul ‘Construction Company
China Mission Talk at Congregational Church
Mrs. L. J. Christian of Foo Chow China will speak at Sunday night service about her work in China. A musical program by the men of the church will follow featuring a mute duet by Zigner Swanson and B. J. Morgan.
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Congregational Church
L. J. Christian
Foo Chow
China
Christian
Zigner Swanson
B. J. Morgan
Gardener from State College to Move to Linden Place
William Swinbank, longtime gardener at the state college, plans to relocate to this city next week with his family. He currently commutes from Sycamore to the college and fills the job left open by the resignation of F. K. Balthis, who is now part owner of The Flower Store.
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William Swinbank
State College
Linden Place
Swinbank
Sycamore
F. K. Balthis
Plower
Earthquake Prediction Foretells Tremor Across Americas Tonight
Seismologist Professor Bendanni forecasts a strong tremor to strike both north and central America tonight after predicting the recent U S quake. He also cautions an earthquake in the far east on Monday.
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United Press
Faenza, Hl
Bendanni
United States
North
Central America
Far East
New Battle About Bail Rocks Chicago Court
Dr Charles Tasman accuses William De Shepherd of plotting to kill Billy McClintock as defense attorney William Stewart seeks bail. State prosecutors plan charges over alleged bribery and a failed attempt to influence witnesses. Bodies of Billy McClintock and Emma McClintock exhumed. initial tests show carditis and pericarditis but cause of death remains unresolved.
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United
Chicago
Charles ©.Tasman
William de Shepherd
Billy McClintock
William
Stewart
Shepherd
Denand
Robert C. Crowe
Faiman
Jon
Jacob Hopkins
Hopkins
Fosberg
McClintock
Robert E. Crowes
Earl P. Clark
William D Shepherd
Crowe
Coronet
Oscar
Harryson
Emma M
Billy
Mitock
Olson
William Ty Nally
William Scott Stewart
Judge Hopkins
Man Confesses to Murder of Sister-in-Law in New York
Ercente Gassinelli admitted in New York today to killing his sister-in-law by poisoning and stabbing her while she sat with her babe yesterday. Police say he intended to poison the woman earlier and carry out the murder.
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New York
N. Y
Cene Gassinelli
4Lia
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