DeKalb Man Delivers Talk at Excelsior Springs Resort
DeKalb official C D Schoonmaker addressed the Kiwanis club in Excelsior Springs praising the resort and urging greater local advertising. He noted he has helped recruit visitors over ten years and emphasized community advertising and civic cooperation to boost the resort’s profile. A full luncheon attendance followed as the budget drive neared.
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Schoonmaker
DeKalb Chamber of Commerce
Kiwanis Club
Excelsior Springs
Chamber of Commerce
C. Oc
Legion Post to Entertain Tuesday Night
De Kal post of the American Legion will host a party next Tuesday in the Vassar Swiss club rooms to honor the Legion Auxiliary for their assistance. All Legion members are urged to attend, and Auxiliary members invited and expected. Further details to be announced at Monday’s meeting.
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Legion Post
Legion Auxiliary
American Legion
Auxiliary
Vassar
Rabat Riff Leader Prepares Forces For May Push
Rabat Morocco May 15 Abd Krim chieftain mobilizes fighters amid unrest. The C R Ceely and the Pasadenas scheduled to perform at the Avalon. KYW will broadcast Friday night. Enjoy a night of music and news.
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Riff
Rabat
Morocco
Abd
Krim
Chechonan
C. R. Ceeley
The
Pasadenas
the Avalon
Kyw
Derby Data Inaugural Race at Churchill Downs 1875
The Derby data lists May 1 at Churchill Downs Louisville Kentucky covering one and one quarter miles with a purse of 50 000 added. Best time 2 03 25. The 1924 winner was Black Gold with the event renewal noted as the Fifty first.
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Dave
Churchill Downs
Louisville
Negro Hanged for Murder of Evanston Man
Lawrence Washington, a black man, was executed at Chicago for the September 1924 killing of Nunzio Mascolino, an Evanston confectioner. The crime occurred during a store holdup. a policeman was wounded. Washington pleaded guilty seeking clemency, but Governor Small denied a reprieve.
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United Preez
Chicago
Lawrence Washington
Nunzio Mascolino
Evanston
Washington
Cook County
Small
Dry Agents In Chicago Face Investigator
Chicago investigators questioned two local prohibition agents today about a seized carload of nine percent alcohol valued at about a dollar per bottle. The shipment came from Albert Begner and George Wilkie of Milwaukee to Johnny Patten, Burnham mayor, with Victor Bergner jailed and Fran Hassett sought for Roche. Leo Neidswick, local group chief, is under suspicion for a recent shakedown.
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Union Chicago
Patrick Roche
Department of Internal Revenue
Johnny Patten
Burnham
Chicago
Albert Begner
George Wilkie
Milwaukee
Victor Bergner
Fran Hassett
Roche
Leo Neidswick
Galligan Resumes Office Moves Jailer After Vacation
Sheriff George Galligan acts to change county jail leadership by removing Dick Robinson and appointing L Bradley. Robinson is long backed by the Klan. Bradley is an active anti Klan supporter. Arlie Boswell, state attorney, refrains from comment while AG Carlstrom is said to be considering a visit to Williamson county to discuss matters.
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Ay Ute Ress Marion, Jr
George Galligan
Dick Robinson
L. Bradley
City Sues Department to Restore Road Route
The city of Virginia sues the state highway department in circuit court over a rerouted hard road in the northern city area. Businessmen claimed the road would cut through the commercial district, while the department argues routing at the city edge saves about 75000 dollars.
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iBy Chitech Press
Springfield
City of
Virginia
State Highway Department
Masonic Lodge to Meet This Evening in DeKalb
DeKalb lodge 144 A F and A M plans a special meeting at the Masonic rooms this evening. Members are urged to attend. The agenda includes work in the first degree as announced by officers. The meeting has been called for the regular time.
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Masonic Lodge
DeKalb Lodge
A. F.& Alm
Grand Army Vets Return Home Today
Three hundred Grand Army of the Republic veterans begin returning to their homes across Illinois after the 59th annual encampment in Aurora. O. R. McKenney of Chicago was elected commander of the Winds department at last night’s session.
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United Press
Aurora
Grand Army of the Republic
Illinois
O. R. McKenney
Chicago
Department of Winds
Mrs Grube Dies After Illness in Glidden Hospital
Mrs John Grube longtime Alton resident dies at Glidden hospital after months of declining health. Born Edna Mosher in 1873 in Sheridan township Iowa she married John W Grube in 1900. Funeral at South Sixth Street home then Methodist church with Rev Evans and Rev Hammitt. burial in Afton Cemetery.
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John, Grube
Glidden Hospital
Iowa
DeKalb
Afton Township
Miss Mosher
Afton Center
John W. Grube
Lancaster
South Sixth Street
Ella
Mosher
Methodist Church
B. Barrett Evans
Glen Kilyn
L. L. Hammitt
Afton
Trip to Stand Trial for the Death of Girl
United Press reports D C Stephenson, former grand dragon of Indiana Klan, and aides Merle Klank and Earl Gentry will stand trial for the murder of Madge Oberholzer. They pleaded not guilty in Judge Collins's criminal court after an overruled motion to quash the indictment.
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United Press
Indianapolis
Ind
D. C. Stephenson
Indiana Ku Klux Klan
Merle Klank
Earl Gentry
Madge Oberholzer
Collins
Colfins
Dr Brown Returns From Eastern Trip to Rochester Anniversary
Stanley Brown president of Mine state teachers college returned to the city after a four day trip to Rochester for the 75th anniversary celebration. He spoke at multiple meetings during the event which ran from Monday through Wednesday evening.
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Stanley Brown
Mine State Teachers College
Rochester College
Dr. Brown
Proclamation for Poppy Day Observance in De Kalb Illinois
Mayor J J B Lindstrom proclaims next Saturday the twenty third day of this month as Poppy Day in De Kalb Illinois. He urges citizens to contribute fully to the American Legion Auxiliary driven fund for disabled veterans and memorialized dead heroes in the nation.
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United States
American Legion Auxiliary Post
J. J. B. Lindstrom
DeKalb
Ilinois
Davis pardon case nears closing in Kansas trial
The prosecution in ex Governor Jonathan M. Davis conspiracy trial rested shortly before noon after witnesses testified about Oswald and Peterson discussing a $2,500 parole for Walter Grundy. Mrs Grundy said Peterson and Davis spoke of a reduction in the deal. Meanwhile Northern Illinois Live Stock judging contest will feature 125 students from area high schools in Sycamore with prizes for top individuals and teams.
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iBy United Press
Topeka
Kans
Jonathan M. Davis
A. L. Oswald
Carlo Peterson
State Bank
Walter Grundy
Mrs. Grundy
Oswald
Sycamore
Knox
University of Illinois College of Agriculture
Gurnee
Woodstock
Farr
Charles’ Carter
Leonard Anderson
Donald Nelson
Albert Anderson
Fatstock
Glenn Butler
Ralph Nelson
Rudolph Shafer
Gertis Larson
Karl Lutz
Erwin Kline
LaVerne Johnson
Thomas Hannan
Marle Potts
Ellis Espe
University of Illinois
Furr
DeKalb
Merchants Form City Retailers Committee
Retail merchants met at the Innovation Grill to form a new organization for discussing their problems separate from the Chamber of Commerce. A five member committee led by Andrew Anderson will call meetings and set agendas. Members include R A Ulery Vere Goodyear Ben Davy and James Sawyer. Plans for next meeting not announced.
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Innovation Grill
Chamber of Commerce
Andrew Anderson
R. A. Ulery
Vere Goodyear
Ben Davy
James Sawyer
Route 18 Route Decision Delayed Amid Conflicting Talks
Local boosters press for a settled Route 18 plan while officials in Springfield delay announcement. Rumors swirl about Route 23, potential lawsuits, and injunctions to halt work south of Ottawa. Residents split over whether to favor a Burlington line or Cannon Ball path, with surveys northwest of Earlville fueling uncertainty.
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Springfield
State Highway Department
Burlington Railroad
Earlville
Leland
Bear
State Department
Ottawa
Boundry
Waterman
Autos Bump On Lincoln Highway Last Evening
Two cars collided near the Gonterman Jewelry Store on the Lincoln Highway around six last evening. The backing car was deemed at fault by witnesses, but both drivers agreed to handle repairs privately with no injuries reported.
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Lincoln Highway
Gonterman Jewelry
Ducks and Quail Donated to State College Pond
Hunters asked to refrain as three domesticated ducks and two quail are now living in the state college pond. The birds were donated yesterday by Aaron Johnson of Sycamore, president of the Isaac Walton league, who presented them to landscape engineer Mr. Swinbank, a former Sycamore resident.
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State College
Aaron Johnson
Sycamore
Isaac Wall ‘Ton
Waukegan Editor Ralph L. King Dies at 38
Ralph L. King 38, assistant city editor of the Waukegan Sun, died today of kidney trouble in Waukegan Illinois. He gained prominence a year ago when he served 30 days in jail rather than reveal the source of information to a grand jury about graft in North Chicago official circles. Os ters Gardens advertises extra large porch plants and flowers with phone number 996.
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Waukegan, Hl
Ralph L. King
The
Waukegan Sun
Grand Jury
Chicago
Pythian Knights In Jollification In Springfield Tonight
United Press report from Springfield details the annual spring ceremonial of Knights of Pythias with events in Medinah Temple. A parade later today will feature the gathering including units from Jacksonville Decatur Peoria and Springfield.
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United Press
Springfield
Ill
Jacksonville
Decatur
Peoria
Knights of Pythias
Medinah Temple
Smugglers On This Side Get Most of Blows
General Lincoln C. Andrews, head of the American delegation, blames Americans for border lawlessness including rum running narcotics and alien smuggling as the United States Mexico border commission opens. Mexican official Velia Michel emphasizes orderly cooperation while border delegates press to lower immigration restrictions along Texas.
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United Frese
el Paso
Texas
Lincoln C. Andrews
Andrews
Rio Grande
United States
Mexico
Velia Michel
Interior
Commission
Islands Returned to Public Domain in Mississippi River
Washington May 15 restoration of islands north of Cairo to public domain announced by the interior department. Withdrawn from homestead entry in April 1891. May now be disposed of under public land laws. Most have never been surveyed.
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Washington, D. C
Mississippi River
Cairo
Department of the Interior
Weather Forecast for Millnois Details
Weather bulletin notes increasing winds tonight with warmer air. Saturday looks unsettled with probable showers and lingering variability across the area.
Housewives Do It Ads Guide Weekend Grocery Deals
The Chronicle highlights grocery ads offering weekend specials from local merchants. Read today for bargains and easy planning with trusted Chronicle advertisers.
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Chronicle
Worden Plans High Altitude Air Show in Hinckley
Bill Worden will leap from an airplane over 3000 feet for a public stunt in Hinckley on Sunday with parachute. He recently jumped from 2300 feet and landed safely, performing ladder and wing walking while the plane, piloted by Bill Thatcher, flies. The feats drew crowds in DeKalb and are to be repeated for local residents.
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Bill Worden
Hinckley
H. J. Neubauer
Bill Thatcher
DeKalb
Methodist Union Plan Gains Widespread Support
Chicago May 15 The Methodist Episcopal Church favors unification with the Methodist Church South by large majorities in a national vote. Ministers conferences backed the plan 3 556 to 11 while lay votes stood 2 309 to 71 in favor. The question of lay readmission to annual conferences was defeated 2 418 to 1 292 though lay votes favored readmission 1 943 to 375.
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United Pres
Chicago
Methodist Episcopal Church
Methodist Church South
W. J. Wade
General Conference
Thiry
Wade
Committee On Swimming Pool Meets Tonight
The community swimming pool committee will meet at eight o clock this evening at the Elks club. An athletic director may be hired and the pool electrification plans discussed. The position of manager for this year has not yet been decided.
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Elks’ Club
Cuban Leader Is Assassinated in Havana Shooting
In Havana on May 1, Rep. Joseph Cano head of the Liberal party was killed by one of three attackers as he left the Jay Allay Game building. The assassin fled. Cano had previously killed Congressman Manuel Alfonzo after a political dispute and had claimed congressional immunity before going to Europe. He returned after an amnesty bill and was reelected.
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Uty Unbessess
Havana
Cuba
Joseph Cano
Liberal Party
Jay Allay Game
Cano
Manuel Alfonzo
Europe
Italians Expand Voting Rights to Women by Acclamation
Rome May 15 Italians in the Chamber of Deputies approve by acclamation a fascist backed measure granting women the elective franchise. Premier Mussolini supports the change as a milestone for Italian democracy.
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Rome
Maly
Talian Chamber of Deputies
Mussolini
DeKalb Store Sells Bargain Toothbrushes in Three Grades
A DeKalb sale offers fine Japanese and French toothbrushes in three lots. The 50c quality French brushes are marked 39c, the next grade 29c, and the 25c and 30c brushes at 19c. Every brush is a real bargain at Se cor, 136.
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DeKalb
Secor
Slayers Get Prison for Train Robbery Killing
Bernhard Mylin and Edward J. Smith, both Milwaukee, were found guilty of killing Russell F. Dickey, an express messenger, during a Chicago & Northwestern train robbery last year. They received 25 years in the penitentiary after two trials. Lernard Smith and Ralph McKee were freed.
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United Press
Waukegan
Ill
Bernhardt Mylin
Edward J. Smith
Milwaukee
Russell F. Dickey
Chicago & Northwestern
Lernard Smith
Chicago
Ralph McKee
C. C. Edwards
Myrin
C.J. Smith
Bernard Smith
Mylin
Edward Smith
McKee
Dickey
Pythians Host Big Meeting In City
The Knights of Pythias held a large gathering with over 100 guests including many from Sterling and Elgin. The event aimed to confer first degrees on several candidates and featured Sterling’s degree team presenting the play Damon and Pythias. The performance delighted attendees before a luncheon with Sterling and Elgin guests.
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Sterling
Elgin
Knights of Pythias
Damon
Pythias
Ford Roadster Stolen From Rollo Reported To Police
Police received a 1:50 a.m. report of a Ford roadster stolen earlier from Rollo. The Sandwich-origin report said two boys about 13 and 14 years old drove off in the car wearing blue overalls. The license 538-274 belongs to Harry Howarth of Peru. It is likely the youths sought a joy ride.
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Rollo
Sandwich
Harry Howarth
Peru
France Moves Soon to Pay Her Debts
Paris may 15 France will move to settle inter allied debts Briand and Caillaux tasked to study possible solutions The decision signals France’s intent to address debts owed to the United States and Great Britain through a formal settlement effort.
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France
My United Press
Paris
Aristide Briand
Joseph Caillaux
United States
Great Britain
Ford Sedan Stolen in Aurora Prompting DeKalb Search
DeKalb police asked residents to aid in locating a Ford sedan reported stolen last night in Aurora. The vehicle is described as the property of Harry Komes of Aurora.
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DeKalb Policed Department
Aurora
Harry Komes
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Derby Data
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Grand Army
Custer's Gardens
J.B. Lindstrom
Davis
Waukegan Editor
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