DeKalb Hosts Coin Week Display At College and City
The Nu timist highlights DeKalb efforts by Prof. C Page and Frank Swanstrom for Coin Week. Displays in banks and college foyer feature Swedish coins US fractional currency Civil War tokens and 95 German porcelains. Page lectures on world money while Swanstrom showcases local and Civil War money materials. Page named to American Numismatic Association convention committee and DeKalb Coin Week likely to become annual.
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DeKalb
C. Page
State College
Frank Swanstrom
DeKalb, Ill
Edward C. Page
State Teachers College
United States
Paze
Museum of History
Stater Teachers College
Confederate States
Page
Swanstrom
DeKalb Township
American Numistratic Association
Detroit
Mich
First Body Recovered After River City Sinking Tragedy
The t pis body of Earl Simons, Memphis engineer of the Norman, surfaced today near the disaster scene. Twenty bodies remain missing in the Mississippi as recovery efforts continue, with hopes many more will be found before night.
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United Press
Memphis
Tenn
T Pis
Norman
Earl Simons
Mississippi
Klan Attack Sways Illinois Assembly Bill Debate
In Springfield on May 13, Representative W. E. King of Chicago attacked the Ku Klux Klan in the state assembly as he pushed a bill requiring all organizations to file constitutions by laws and lists of officers with the Secretary of State. The measure, aiming to include labor unions and benevolent orders, was tabled with amendments after a third reading amid recollections of violence by masked figures.
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Springfield
Ku Klux Klan
W. E. King
Chicago
State Assembly
King
Secretary of State
Williamson County
Lee O'Neill Brown
Ottawa
McCarthy
Elgin
Band Concerts Begin Early In June In Huntley Park
The community announces the weekly band concerts will start about the first Tuesday night in June. Exact date pending but concerts are expected to begin at Huntley Park, the band meeting place. The band has grown and practiced for weeks, meeting Tuesdays in the city hall band rooms.
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Huntley Park
City Hall
Pleads for Yanks to Develop Mexico at ad convention
Edwardo Elizondro of Mexico City urged U S advertising men to develop Mexico during the world advertising convention in Houston Texas. He cited a woeful loss of initiative and pressed for cross border promotion and trade ties. A hospital benefit club tag day is announced for Saturday May 16 with everyone asked to contribute.
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Ty United Press
Houston
Tex
United States
Mexico
Edwardo Elizondro
Mexico City
el Universal
City residents tour Glidden and St Marys Hospitals Open House
More than 200 visitors toured each DeKalb hospital during a two to five afternoon open house. At Glidden the reception committee wives of local physicians greeted guests while nurses guided tours and the Hospital Benefit club provided refreshments. St Marys hosted over 200 guests with Ferns and flowers in the reception room and members of the Ladies Benevolent Society and Linen League serving ice cream cake and mints. The event honors National Hospital Day in homage to Florence Nightingale and highlights the city’s hospital facilities.
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Glidden Memorial
St. Mary's Hospitals
Estee
Glidden Hospital
DeKalb
Hospital Benefit Club
George Deane
Hospital
St. Mary's
St. Mary's Hospital
Ladies’ Benevolent Society
Linen League
Ing
Florence Nightingale
Revolver Bought by Lad Recovered in Death Probe
A revolver allegedly bought by Teddy Dillon from a Lawrence pawn broker was located in University City near Washington University and turned over to the coroner. The weapon bears the same numbers as those on the gun Abe Wolfson said he sold to Dillon. The inquest into Dr. Dillon’s death was adjourned until Tuesday due to Mrs. Dillon’s illness.
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Young Dillon
Teddy
Dr. Dillon
Dillon
Earthquakes Felt Today In This State
Central and southern Illinois residents felt a brief quake lasting one minute five seconds with no damage reported. University of Chicago instruments recorded a slight tremor. Cairo and Metropolis on the Ohio River also noted the shock. Local commerce notices advertise a DeKalb Chamber luncheon for a Retail Merchants Division. Apple trees offered by Custer's Gardens at $1 each.
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Chicago
Ill
Central
Linois
University of Chicago
Cairo
Metor
Ohio River
DeKalb
Admissibility ruling in Davis pardon deal case
In Topeka on May 13 Judge James A. McClure prepared to rule at 2:00 p.m. on whether alleged pardon deals involving former Governor Jonathan M. Davis Russell Davis and Fred Pullman can be admitted as evidence in the bribery case to solicit a pardon for Walter A. Brandy. The defense argued the charges did not pertain to the governor’s current case while the state pressed a broader criminal intent theory.
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Topeka
Kas
Jonathan M. Davis
Russell Davis
Fred Pullman
James A. McClure
Walter A. Brandy
Viet
McClure
Davis
Defense Council
Hospital Club Tag Day Set For Saturday Fund Drive
The Hospital Benefit Club will hold its annual tag day on Saturday May 16 to support Glidden Memorial Hospital. Headquarters are at Powell's drug store where donations may be left before tag day. Funds raised furnish hospital rooms including the x ray room and nursery, and equipment for the office is being installed.
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Glidden Memorial Hospital
Hospital
Powell's Drug Store
Ele
S. T. Ferrell Taken Ill This Morning
S T Ferrell longtime Northwestern railroad gaveman at First street crossing was taken ill while returning from a neighbor’s home and is now confined to his North First Street residence. Known locally as Dad Ferrell he collapsed on the sidewalk receiving a cut above the left eye and was aided home by William Jackson. Friends hope the injury is not serious.
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S. T. Ferrell
Northwestern Railroad
First Street
North First Street
Mr. Ferrell
Dad” Ferrell
William Jackson
Fine Japanese and French toothbrushes offered in DeKalb
Local seller advertises three quality lots of brushes from Japan and France at marked down prices. French brushes of 50c quality are 39c, next grade 29c, and 25c and 3e brushes 19c. Sale emphasizes real bargains for DeKalb area shoppers.
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DeKalb
Se‘cor
The Chronicle Prints The Vangie And The Tangle Serial
Readers praise The Vangie for its trials and turmoil shown through letters between a married couple and friends. Subscribers say they would skip meals to read each installment of The Tangle in The Chronicle.
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Chronicle
Woman Is Guilty of the Death of Trio
Mrs Martha Wise found guilty of first degree murder in the poisoning deaths of her mother, aunt, and uncle. Jury recommends mercy. judge to sentence to life term in Marysville reformatory.
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U Lowcarrete
Medina
Martha Wise
Mercy
Wise
Hcurt
Mrs. Wise
Marysville
Clothing Found in Box on Locust Street and Linden Place
A box of linen clothing believed to belong to a young woman was found on the pavement at Locust street and Linden Place by Mrs D Schoonmaker and Mrs Harry Eichhorn. It was taken to the State Teachers College office for safekeeping while a Chicago address is traced. The finders thought the clothing could belong to a bride due to the finery.
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Locust Street
Linden Place
D. Schoonmaker
Harry Eichhorn
State Teachers College
Chicago
Bills Tabled in Springfield Narrow Senate Action
In Springfield on May 13 two bills were tabled with little discussion. Senator Smead proposed halting hunting within a quarter mile of artificial feeding grounds. RE Hughes of Chicago introduced a measure amending aldermanic election governance.
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Springfield
Smead
RE. J. Hughes
Chicago
Auto Stolen From West Brooklyn. Rewards Offered
West Brooklyn resident Matthew Mares reports his Ford coupe was stolen Saturday night from Dixon Street. Mares called the police yesterday and said he would pay a $50 reward to anyone who can recover the car. A description of the vehicle was supplied to officers.
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Dixon
Mathew Mares
Brooklyn
Line Up for Big Battle in Film Industry Clash
Milwaukee May 13. Harold Grange the Illinois football star declines film work this summer to stay in the ice business after meeting producers in Milwaukee. He says he will finish college before entering any cinema venture.
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Tnnted
Milwaukee
Wis
Harold “Red” Grange
Iinois University
Wheaton
Grange
C. C. Pyle
Indiana
Illinois
Pyle
Wallace Reid
Independent Producers & Exhibitors Association
Film Trust
Mary Pickford
Douglas Fairbanks
Charlie Chaplin
the Talmadges
Hiram Abrams
Artists’ Association
Charles Evans Hughes
Pershinger
Herbert Hoover
M. J. O'Toole
Northwest
Kiwanis Guests Enjoy Evening With Lee Community Club
DeKalb Kiwanis club members and their wives joined the Men's club of the Norwegian Lutheran Community church five miles north of Lee for an evening of entertainment. Professor Clyde Hobart and Mrs Hobart sang, the Kiwanis quartet performed, and Professor William Gould gave a talk. Rev F W Field presided in Knodle's absence as refreshments were served.
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Kiwanis Club
Lee
DeKalb Kiwanis Club
Wives Land Lady Friends
Norwegian Lutheran Community Church
DeKalb
Hill
Kiwanis Club of
Clyde Hobart
Teachers College
Kiwanis
William Gould
B.C. Knodle
F. W. Field
Donald Snow Returns Home for Summer Vacation
Donald Snow, son of W. P. Snow, returned to DeKalb yesterday to spend the summer months with his father and friends. He teaches in Robinson schools in the southern part of the state.
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Donald Snow
W. P. Snow
DeKalb
Mr. Snow
Robinson
Huntington priest named Fort Wayne bishop
Monsignor John Noel, longtime Huntington parish priest, has been appointed bishop of the Fort Wayne diocese. Rome announced the selection on May 13.
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Father Noel
Fort Wayne
Rome
Italy
John Noel
Huntington
Ind
Weather forecast for MN with winds showers and cooler
The notice indicates winds and showers probable tonight and Thursday. Cooler temperatures follow.
Committee on Swimming Pool to Meet Again
An important swimming pool committee meeting will be held Friday night at eight at the Elks club. Attendees will discuss electrification plans and securing an attendant for summer activities. The pool is under repair to fix cracks and improve capacity for evening swims with electric lights.
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Elks’ Club
Flower Beds Spoiled by Mean Kids Complaints
City residents report youths on bicycles tearing and pulling plants from newly planted flower beds. Another report notes loose chickens in several gardens. Police assist in identifying and stopping the culprits.
Scouts Postpone Hike After Troop Meeting
The Congregational Boy Scout troop cancels Saturday hike due to unavailable officials. Last night’s meeting focused on Second Class tests and recruiting, with plans to explain the Boy Scout movement to potential members. Methodist troop to meet this evening at church parlors. Scout leaders hold a seven o’clock gathering at the church. Dance Elva event advertised for May 15 with tickets on sale.
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Congregational
Boy Scouts
Boy Scout Movement
Police raid nets six arrests and loot in DeKalb
Two raids by DeKalb police and Sheriff Crawford led to six arrests after a nine o’clock raid on the McGlynn home at 926 North 11th street uncovered a still and a cache of stolen freight loot. Five McGlynn brothers were taken to the county jail. A nearby investigation tied Orlo Reams to the stolen goods.
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DeKalb
McGlynn
North 11Th Street
John
Charles
Raymond
James
Bernard McGlynn
Fred Bull
Police Department
E. E. Crawford
Chicago & Northwesternoon Railroad
Sycamore
Crawford
Bull
Orlo “Tug” Reams
McGlynn Boys
McGlynns
Reams
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Lad
Custer’s Gardens
Car J. Peterson
Hospital Club
Find Woman
Trio
BIG Battle
Independent
Elva i
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