Mummy Tale Sparks Sycamore Circus Like Show
Reports from Chicago and southern Illinois describe a mummy shipped to Sycamore provoking circus era excitement. A soapstone figure labeled Petrified man found in the badlands of South Dakota by two women drew crowds, with Marian French selling the display for 5,000 dollars after buying from farmer Sutherland in 1881.
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Southern Illinois
Illinois
Sycamore
Brown
Marshall, Til
Tom Cliffe
Marian French
Ward Hotel
French
Sutherland
Sixen
South Dakota
Mayor Brown
Poust
Ward
Badlands
South Dakota Exhibition Company
Fire Destroys Dekalb Farm Barn and Home Losses
A mysterious fire destroyed the Henry Eisenberg farm barn near Lee Center around midnight, killing four draft horses, three cows, and a calf. A new Ford touring car, two tons of hay, and oats were lost. wind-blown sparks threatened the house but were fought by neighbors. Owners suspect local chicken thieves may have started the fire after a child heard voices.
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Henry Eisenberg
Lee Center
Eisenberg
Flower Beds Ruined in City by Unknown Youths
Residents along Eas Locust Street report plants stolen and tulip beds trampled at night. City authorities warn offenders of possible court action as Chronicle Want Ads promise results.
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East End
Everal
Eas Locust Street
Briand Takes Stand On Silesia In France Britain Row
Paris and London reports show Briand and Lloyd George asserting Paris will not accept German presence in Silesia. Britain signals reliance on allied plebiscite for a boundary compromise while opposing a fixed line. Crews note guns stolen from an Armoury later linked to a local incident.
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Great Britain
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Calais
London
England
Sawyers Install Electric Gas Pump At Station
Sawyers garage repaired after a motorist damage. They will install an electrically powered pump that dispenses five gallons into a glass jar to show customers exactly how much gas is delivered. They plan a second air hose and other plans to follow.
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Sawyers Garage
Fifth Street
Ex serviceman urged to join American Legion
If you are an ex service man you should belong to the American Legion. Get in touch with some member and give him your application. 144.
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The
American Legion
Nelsons Welcome First Child Son
Mr and Mrs Oscar Nelson announce the birth of their son at City Hospital yesterday in their family news item.
Wanted Young Man for Clerical Work at Apollo Piano Co
Wanted young man for clerical work. Must write neat legible hand. Good opportunity to advance. Apollo Piano Co, 145.
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Apollo. Piano Co
Aged Resident Breaks Hip in Fall on Pleasant Street
Henry Richardson a 74 year old city resident fell while working around his home on Pleasant street Tuesday evening and broke his hip. He was taken to City Hospital yesterday where it is reported he is getting along just fairly.
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Henry Richardson
Pleasant Street
Mr. Richardson
George St Nott
Elwood B. Wade
John E. Johnston
Wade
Johnston
Nott
Homer S. Cummings
S‘ate
Democratic National Committee
George Nott
State Supreme Court of Errors
Wheeler
Kiwanis to Build Annie's Woods Camp Site
Kiwanis Club members in Springfield dressed in overalls with shovels and art tools plan to start work tomorrow to convert Annie's Woods into a camping site for tourists and DeKalb residents. The effort follows prior Kiwanis activity in Aurora and Kalb, with promises of more projects.
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Kiwanis Club
Morrow
Annie’s Woods
DeKalb
Kiwanis
Aurora
Panama Appeals to Nations Over Central American Dispute
Panama appeals to Peru Argentina Brazil and Chile to urge final disposition of disputed Central American provinces between Panama Costa Rica and the United States. Foreign Minister D Arcy sails to Washington amid a reported offer to seek further consideration and possible refusal of an ultimatum.
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United
Chicago Prohi Agents Ousted in a Shakeup
May 19 Chicago reports a major shakeup reducing enforcement to eight agents with sixteen others assigned elsewhere as seven hundred agents were let go for irregularities and funding issues. Relp Stone, retiring regional director, says funds will resume July 1 and John Hjellander will succeed him as prohibition director for the lake states.
Elgin Road Plans Advancing In Two Weeks
State Highway Commissioner EF Bradt told Elgin boosters that Chicago Elgin Lake Street road plans will be completed in two weeks. Bids to be requested immediately. cost not exceed 30 000 dollars per mile. Elgin Motor club member T J Lehmitz, attorney Frank A McCarthy and William F Lynch present. Governor Len Small delayed inspection.
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EF. Bradt
Lake Street
T. J. Lehmitz
Elgin Motor Club
Frank A. McCarthy
William F. Lynch
State Division of Highways
Naperville
Len Small
Chicago
Matron of the Old Folks Home Dies
Mrs. E. R. Saylor, matron of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Old People Home at Mattoon, died after a sudden illness and operation. Members of the order in Mattoon and DeKalb recall her years of service and the courteous treatment she provided to visitors and residents.
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E. R. Saylor
Old People
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Mattoon
Saylors
Fire chief Jis painting the alarm boxes
Mayor James E. Lewis praised Fire Chief Mike McEvoy for repainting city fire alarm boxes and boards. He said the effort should extend to all hydrants, with the chief dedicating time to finish the project promptly. Mrs. Lewis Springer of Chicago is in town for her brother Clinton Glidden’s funeral.
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Mike McEvoy
James E. Lewis
Lewis Springer
Chicago
Clinton Glidden
Fire hazards investigated in DeKalb by state inspector
Fire Inspector Kirane from the state fire marshaller’s office in Springfield is in DeKalb to push immediate cleanup actions. He has surveyed warned locations over recent days and will begin inspections this afternoon, likely remaining through the week to drive progress on two or more sites.
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Kirane
Springfield
Japan Negotiates For Troop Withdrawal
Tokio May 19 Japan begins talks with China to withdraw Japanese troops from Siberia and resume commercial relations Asahi reports the talks aim to end military occupancy and restore economic ties between the two nations.
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Japan
China
Siberia
Newspaper
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Aurora Line Restored as Dispatcher Telephones Repaired
A B V Hardy announces the Aurora street car line now has a working dispatcher's line and telephonic communication along the route. When the Maple Park to Cortland high line is repaired in a few weeks, the old time service will resume and more cars may depart the city under the proposed schedule around the first of the coming month.
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Rotary Club
Congregational Church
Rayworth
Boys’ Welfare
Boys’ Welfare Committee
B. V. Hardy
Aurora
Maple Park
Cortland
Band Concert and Ford Giveaway Nightly Parade
A band held a festive concert with Judge W L Pond as guest and George Cheney driving the Ford to be given away at a band sponsored dance tonight and tomorrow night. Musicians gathered at eight, paraded to the east end, then played at several downtown spots, evoking memories of summer Thursday band concerts.
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W. L. Pond
George Cheney
Illinois Prohibition Enforcement Promised After Agent Discharge
Chicago May 19 Attorney General Edward Brundage pledged strict enforcement of state dry laws in Illinois despite the dismissal of federal prohibition agents. He said the remaining state agents will enforce the prohibition amendment and the search and seizure act while continuing investigations of violence.
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United Press
Springfield
Senate
Illinois General Assembly
Illinois
United States Attorney General
Attorney General
Prohibition
Small
New Salem
Lincoln
Department of Public Welfare
Pontiac
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Wheeler
Illinois Prohibition Committee
Rice
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Holliday
Dahlberg
Board of Trade
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Chicago Exchange
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Chicago
Ill
Edward Brundage
Brundage
Malta School Repeats Play This Weekend
Kenneth Darke, Malta superintendent, announces that the senior class play All a Mistake will be performed again Saturday night in the town hall after its successful first showing last Friday. The town hall event is expected to draw a large audience.
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Kenneth Darke
Malta
Earl W Sinclair Named President Of Sinclair Oil
Earl W. Sinclair of Tulsa Oklahoma was elected president of the Sinclair Consolidated Oil company to succeed his brother Harry F Sinclair. Harry F Sinclair becomes chairman of the board.
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Big Oil Company
United Prep
New York
N. Y
Earl W. Sinclair
Tulsa
Okla
Sinclair Consolidated Oil Company
Harry F. Sinclair
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