Feud Violence in Chicago's Bloody Nineteenth Ward Claims Another Life
In Chicago May 26 United Press reports the Bloody Nineteenth Ward erupts in violence. Michael Laccori, lieutenant of slain political boss Anthony d Andrea, is shot to death in a saloon amid ongoing power struggle and a spate of ambushes, bombings, and assassinations tied to the D Andrea Powers feud.
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United Press
Chicago
Michael Laccori
Anthony d'Andrea
Laceori
Andrea
Til
Little
Italy
Nineteenth
Nineteenth Yard
Toney d’Andrea
Phood
D'Andrea
Fred
Ty Andrea
John Powers
Frank Lombardi
Powers
Gaetano Esposito
Harry Raymond
Paul Labriel
D'Andrea Lowed
DeKalb Woman’s Uncle Dies in Waterman
Mrs. Mark Biehl’s uncle Lewis Granert dies after two years of illness. A longtime Waterman resident, he is survived by his widow, a brother Ernest of Hinckley, and sister Mrs. Adolph Leifheit of Aurora. Funeral services set for Waterman at 1 pm and Hinckley at 2 pm.
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Mark Biehl
Waterman
Adolph Leifheit
Aurora
Hinckley
Bieht
Ellwood Pool Opens For Summer Use At Ellwood School
Superintendent Ritzman announced the Ellwood school swimmer pool will be commissioned and open through the summer. He said pool privileges will be available to other schools as well as Ellwood, with a definite use program to be announced soon.
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Ritzman
Ellwood School
Ritzman Ates
Ellweed
Chaplin's Latest Big Comedy Attraction Promises Big Laughs
Dont Miss It Remember Chaplin's latest big comedy attraction The kid in the plot is alone worth the price of admission and is more than you could ever expect to see on any stage But then there's Charlie Chaplin himself and all the rest of the features in this wonderful comedy at.
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Chaplin
Charlie Chaplin
Local Congregational church elects officers at state conference
Sterling Illinois May 26 Officers for the congressional church year were chosen during the closing session of the state conference. Rev J W Davies of Winneka was moderator with George Harrick Chicago as vice moderator and Floyd R Sterrs Winnetka as treasurer. Rev Walter Spooner will stay as acting superintendent until unification of Chicago City Mission Society and State Conference. The three day meeting drew about 500 attendees, the largest ever recorded, with DeKalb participants noting thoughtful programs.
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Walted
Sterling
Congressional Congregational Church of
Ilinois
J. W. P. Davies
Wincal
George Harrick
Chicago
Floyd R. Sterrs
Winnetka
J. L. Park
Tlinois
General
DeKalb
Arson
Oaks
State Trooper Killed in Gun Battle Reports
Williamson West Virginia May 26 state police awaited details of reports that two troopers were killed in a gun battle in the mine war zone. Weather outlook shows unsettled tonight and Friday with likely thunder showers and warmer conditions in the north.
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United Press
Williamson
W. Va
Cassius Poust Injures Nose in Storm Collision
State's Attorney Cassius Poust says he struck a tree during a nighttime storm after leaving the Elks club. He reports a badly injured nose and facial bruising but no serious injury, noting his wife was alarmed and he aimed to reach home quickly.
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Cassius Poust
Elks Club
Electrical storm damages light plants in Sycamore DeKalb
A severe electrical storm left Sycamore without lights from 10 p m until morning as Elmer Reese and others of the company fought outages. In DeKalb, Wifth street and east end thoroughfares suffered as crews climbed poles and located a switch near the Superior Washing Machine plant to restore service. Lightning struck a cable can on Fourteenth street briefly cutting telephones in the area.
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Sycamore
Elmer Reese
DeKalb
Wifth Street
Ree
Superior Washing Machine Company
Fourteenth Street
Scouts to Meet Friday Night for Inspection
Boy Scouts are urged to attend Friday evening at the Scout rooms for an inspection. Plans are under way for a busy summer and officers want to gauge the boys interest. Attendance in full uniform is expected as they begin on larger upcoming tasks.
Campers Occupy Annie's Woods Overnight
Two auto tourists from Grand Rapids Michigan spent the night in Annie's Woods, DeKalb, as they traveled to California. The stay highlights Annie's Woods as a growing camping spot for touring motorists.
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Annies Woods
Grand Rapids
Mich
Annie's Woods
United States
DeKalb
California
Worthless check swindles at Economy Tire shop
A man used a bad check to buy tires at Economy Tire in the east end. The license number led to Oscar Johnson of Freeport, owner of Glasgow Tailing Co., but no such business exists in the directory. Police link the fake credentials to a potential tailing scam or personal swindle.
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East End
Springfield
Oscar Johnson
Glasgow Tailoring Co
Freeport
Carl Yeager
First German Convicted in War Trials
Germany today convicted its first criminal, a sergeant, sentenced to ten months and ordered to pay part of the trial costs for mistreating Belgian and German prisoners of war. He admitted beating prisoners with rifle butts and fists, claiming he was treated similarly in training. Captain Mueller was next before the court, charged with improper supervision of prison camps.
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Assoed Pee Leipzie
Germany
Mueller
Admiral Fletcher Dies at Hampton Roads Naval Station
Admiral A F Fletcher, commandant of the Fifth Naval District, died at Hampton Roads early today. During the war he led the Norfolk Navy Yard and helped direct coastal defense plans from Maine to Florida. His death marks a significant loss to the Navy.
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Atted Pees
Washington, D.C
Mac
A. F. Fletcher
Fifth Naval District
Hampton Roads
Fletcher
Norfolk Navy Yard
Maine
Florida
Fifth District
DeKalb Sycamore Electric Line Repair Underway
Morris Company reports extensive repair work on the DeKalb to Sycamore electric line. A large force is replacing old ties and tamping the roadbed, with a new crossing to be installed before summer ends. An extra trolley wire from the West Station end has been removed and service will resume soon after a brief halt in cars.
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DeKalb-Sycamore Electric Company
Here
Sycamore
Crossin
Towa Man Drives to Chicago to See His Son
Bowers of Marstraitown received word that his son, Mlavd, who has been in the navy, had just returned from several months away. He planned to leave Los Angeles for Chicago at once, drove his car, spent a day in Chicago, then turned toward home. They stopped in DeKalb for the night and aimed to reach at noon the next day. A sailor lad secured a special order to accompany his father for a short vacation.
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Nk Bowers
Marstraitown
Mlavd
Senath American Waand
Los Angelus
Chicago
Iwo
DeKalb
Universities
Farmers Profit in May Wheat Rally on Chicago Board
May wheat climbed to $1.80 a bushel on the Chicago Board of Trade as farmers benefited from rising prices while grain speculators faced squeezes. Reports cited drought in the southwest driving felt urgency to cover, forcing operators to buy from farmers to meet commitments to exporters.
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Daited
Chicago
Tlhe
Child Found After Stray Incident Near Lincoln Highway
At 6 10 last night Henry Rolle reported a fast moving child found on West Lincoln Highway. Police could not identify the youngster due to fright. Thirty minutes later a Cheatham child was reported missing and the informant appeared worried. Rolle returned the child to the parents during the desk sergeant's search.
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Henry Rolle
West Lincoln Highway
Cheatham
Rolle
Funding Allied Debts to the United States
Secretary of the Treasury Motion indicated in Washington on May 26 that funding of the sixteen billion dollar debt of allied governments to the United States will occur within a year. The plan involves long term securities with definite interest rates and fixed payment dates for the debtors.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Secretary of the Treasury
Grace Lusk Sent To Bedside Of Dying Father
Grace Lusk serving 19 year term in Waupum penitentiary for murder is hurried to Mosinee by guard to be at the bedside of her dying father Dr. C. T. Lusk. The move follows a long history of loyalty from the father and comes as Lusk awaits his passing.
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Grace Lusk
Madison
Wis
Hero Dead Returning to Their Homes Today
American soldiers who died in France are en route home to receive final honors on Memorial Day. They left under military guard as living comrades at the transport pier stood at present arms during the train’s departure.
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Ity United Press
Hoboken
N. J
Fragice
Milt Nystrom Runs Summer Resort in South Haven
The Chronicle received a circular advertising the Butler summer resort at South Haven Michigan and notes with pleasure that the proprietor is Milt Nystrom. The young man formerly worked for The Chronicle as an employee. Chronicle Want Ads get results.
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Chronicle
Butler
South Haven
Mich
Milt Nystrom
The
Edward Barrett Struck by Car in Rainstorm Injury
Edward Barrett of Lewis and Fourteenth streets was hit by a car driven by Leo McGirr near the Christian Science church while bicycling with an umbrella. He suffered a base of skull fracture and other head injuries, but doctors say recovery is possible. he remains unconscious but responsive.
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Edward Barrett
Lewis
Fourteenth Streets
Leo Meiers
John F. Kane
Ated
Doman
Barrett
Christian Science Church
Leo McGirr
Alice Riley
McGirr
Fred Buck
Miss Riley
John Henanshaw
Wae Io
Patrick McGirr
Leo
Barretts
Queen Mary Birthday Celebrations Across Britain
London May 26 Queen Mary marks her 54th birthday with salutes fired by the Royal Artillery at London Windsor Aldershot and naval centers. The Portsmouth salute led by Nelsons flagship Victory. The Queen wed King George in 1893 after earlier betrothal to the late Duke of Clarence.
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London
England
Queen Mary
Royal Artillery
Windsor
Aldershot
Portsmouth
Nelson
Victory
King George
Duke of York
Duke of Clarence
the of Teck
Princess Anbridee
Bootlegging defendants released after serving time
Adolph Wlaernaut and Leon Hautekeete were sentenced by the county court on information by State's Attorney Poust to 20 days in jail and to stand committed until fines of $200 and costs of about $460 were paid. After serving their time and paying the fines and costs, they were released by the sheriff Saturday.
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Adolph Wlaernaut
Leon Hautekeete
Poust
Accidental Death Verdict In Lard Can Tragedy
A coroner's jury ruled the death of an 18 month old boy, son of Mr and Mrs Herman Clausing, accidental after he fell into a five gallon lard can. The can contained only enough water to cover his head.
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Chandlerville
Herman Clausing
Norma Talmadge Stars in The Branded Woman at Palace
Norma Talmadge headlines The Branded Woman at the Princess playhouse. The film is billed as the screen’s most popular actress in a top picture, promising the biggest and best entertainment of the moment. Audience urged not to miss the showing.
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Princess Playhouse
Norma Talmadge
Word Fitting in Speech and The New Universities Dictionary
The article urges careful word choice and argues vocabulary precision determines impact and advancement. It endorses The New Universities Dictionary and explains a coupon plan to distribute copies through the paper.
Vanderlip Concession Talks Halted by Siberian Acts
Washington May 26 The Chita government in Siberia has paused the concessions sought by American capitalist Washington Vanderlip from the Russian soviet government. A push in the Chita congress to split Kamchatka from Chita alarms Moscow allies, while diplomats in Washington monitor the evolving position as an American mission studies conditions for the state department.
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U A Pte
Washington, D. C
Chita
Siberia
Washington D
Briand Wins in Effort to Get French to Aid
Paris reports Premier Briand swayed French opinion toward greater tolerance of Germany. A confident belief arose that the chamber of deputies will back his reparations policy and Upper Silesian handling. A positive vote could restore allied cordial relations and let the supreme council proceed with Silesia division plans. Rail traffic in Silesia has resumed and allied detachments report joining other forces.
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Cosy
Paris
France
Briand
Germany
Chamber of Deputies
Supreme Council
Silesia
Kelly Starts Work Today as Day Director
Chicago May 26 Exceeding dry for Illinois Michigan Indiana and Wisconsin was the forecast today as John Kjellander special prohibition director for the four states officially assumed office. He said he would build an enforcement organization of trusted men and exclude grafters to enforce the law.
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Chicago
Illinois
Michigan
Indiana
Wisconsin
John Kjellander
Kelly
Decorator Injured in Club Slip at Shriners Event
Emil Johnson of Sycamore, busy decorating the Country club for a Shriners meeting, fell from a ladder yesterday. He was bruised on the head and shoulders but the injuries are not serious and he returned to work.
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Emil Johnson
Sycamore
Country Club
Shriners
Johnson
Jail Birds Break Away from Marion Jail
Three prisoners escaped from Marion County Jail yesterday. All three are African American. One had just been sentenced for highway robbery and the other two were awaiting trial on murder and related charges.
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Marion
United Press
Marion, Fil
Big Battle in Ireland
Dublin reports smouldering customs house ruins under guard as ten dead announced. Eleven Sinn Fein arrests reflect large party involvement amid post election clashes across Belfast Londonderry and sweeping rioting with revolver fire and troop deployments. Prof John McNeill named Sinn Fein leader elected to Ulster parliament.
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United Press
Dublin
Ireland
Sinn Fein
Belfast
Londonderry
John McNeill
McNeill
Fag Shortage Ends British Coal Strike
London May 226 a threatened cigarette famine led to settlement of the coal strike as tobacco factories with fuel reserves operated. Within a week supplies were depleted and an official warning was issued by the Association of Manufacturers. It is believed Lloyd George will preside at a forthcoming meeting of mine owners and miners.
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Volted Press
London
England
Association of Manufacturers
Lloyd Georza
Disarmament Rider Advances in Navy Bill Fight
In Washington on May 26 disarmament advocates in the senate expected the house to adopt Borah disarmament conference rider to the navy bill when it returns to that chamber. Borah’s plan to bring the United States Great Britain and Japan together to discuss gradual five year naval armament reductions was added to the navy bill by a 74 to 0 vote.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
House
United States
Great Britain
Japan
Judge Glidden Loses Overcoat After Funeral Day
Judge V A Glidden reports his overcoat missing after a car switch on the day his son was laid to rest. He has a coat that does not belong to him and asks the finder to call to resolve the mix up.
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V. A. Glidden
Wright Accident on East Lincoln Highway
The J. Welder family of Maple Park and Dr. R A Wright had a minor collision on East Lincoln Highway near Maple Park last night. No one was hurt and both cars showed limited damage. today Dr Wright was driving his car and the other vehicle suffered little damage.
Lon Smith Returns Downtown After Burns Treatment
Lon M. Smith, not yet fully recovered from burns, walks with ease and comfort. He visited downtown today briefly before returning to his resting place and expresses regret at missing the Shriners' activities.
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Lon M. Smith
Smith
Shriners
The Branded Woman at the Coogan Star Tonight
The Kid star Jack and Charlie Chaplin are featured in The Branded Woman at the Coogan Star Theatre tonight. Showings are at 7:30 PM and 9:10 PM in six reels. a much awaited film billed as a standout.
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Norma Talmadge
Charlie Chaplin
Jack
Coogan
Star Theatre
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