Fire Prevention Week Proclaimed By Illinois Governor
Governor Len Small proclaims Fire Prevention Week from October 4 to 10, urging year round prevention and better school church and public building safety. He flags soaring national and state fire losses, calls for strict ordinances, inspections, and public talks, and asks residents to inspect furnaces chimneys and waste in homes.
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Len Small
J. B. Lindstrom
M. H. McEvoy
United States
Mllinois
Illinois
Chambers of Commerce
Chicago
McEvoy
DeKalb
Lost Money Is Found In Same Place by Owner
A DeKalb woman dropped her pocketbook containing a large sum of money in a long distance telephone booth at the Innovation. The loss was discovered the next morning and the pocketbook with all the money was found lying on the booth floor.
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DeKalb
Holland bulbs and dance at Avalon Ballroom
Classified ad item from Custer's Gardens advertises ready tulips Narvisus Daf foils and Madonna bulbs for sale. Bone Dime Dance scheduled at Avalon Ballroom Saturday night. Includes a numeric price or code 253.
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Holland
Avalon Ball Room
Erbstein Pleads In Jail Scandal Contempt Case
Attorney for respondents in the Cook County jail scandal argues in Federal Judge James Wilkerson's contempt inquiry that the Illinois jail law requires furnishing comforts as long as prisoners pay, contending no contempt occurred despite alleged special privileges for Druggan Lake and county officials.
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Abreweres
Chicago
Deusman
Frankie Lake
Charles Erbstein
Cook County
James I. Wilkerson
Minois
Erbstein
Wilkerson
Mason Becomes University of Chicago President at 33rd Anniversary
Max Mason assumed duties as head of the University of Chicago during the autumn quarter opening. He spoke at the commemorative chapel in Mandel Hall after an academic procession of veterans from the 1892 founding. About seven thousand students were expected, with five thousand enrolled for the quarter.
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Unites Pross
Chicago
Max Mason
University of Chicago
Mason
Mandel Hall
Paper Men Are In Champaign for a Session
Champaign Illinois October 1 The joint meeting of the daily and weekly members of the Clinoix Press association opened today with delegate registration. Dr David Kinley president of the University of Illinois was slated to give the welcome address. Sessions will run morning afternoon and evening through Saturday with delegates attending the Illinois Nebraska football game.
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Champaign
Clinoix Press Association
David Kinley
University of Minois
Minois
Chamber of Commerce to Meet Friday at Noon
The Legal Chamber of Commerce announces a Friday noon meeting at the Innovation grill room with Secretary C D Schoonmaker reporting the session will begin at 12 o'clock. Members are urged to attend as several important matters will be discussed and a large attendance is expected.
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Legal Chamber of Commerce
Innovation Grill Room
C. D. Schoonmaker
Oll
Foil Thief In Raid On Through Train
Omaha police disclosed they have no clue to the bandit’s identity after a pistol duel with a special agent on Missouri Pacific passenger train No. 107. The thief, described as 50 to 60, robbed 25 passengers in a chair car and escaped with less than 350.
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Vunedress
Omaha
Neb
Get
Missouri Pacific
Ptomaine Epidemic Strikes Collinsville Headlines 57 Cases
Collinsville TL Oct 1 an epidemic of ptomaine poisoning has caused 57 cases and many minor illnesses in the past three weeks. One death has been reported as a result of the outbreak.
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Byhited Press
Collinsville
K. K. K. Open Meeting Tonight on Lincoln Highway
Community event at one mile east and half mile south on Lincoln Highway features speakers, a band, and a quartet. Admission is 25 cents with free parking. children admitted free.
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Lincoln Highway
Chilfree
Weather Forecast For Local Area
Cloudy with a chance of showers tonight. Cooler conditions on Friday with generally fair weather. Highs near seasonal averages and lows in the cooler range. Light winds and minimal precipitation expected overall.
Well Known Lawyer Frank A Helmer Dies in Battle Creek
DeKalb reports the death of Chicago lawyer Frank A. Helmer, longtime Chicago Bar Association member and senior partner of Helmer Moulton Whitman & Holton. Born in DeKalb, he studied at Chicago University Law School, admitted 1881, and served as treasurer and associate editor of Chicago Legal News. Buried in Rosehill after services in Chicago. Survived by widow Bessie Bradwell Helmer, daughter Myra Pritchard, and sister Carrie Helmer Stratton.
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DeKalb
Frank A. Helmer
Chicago
Chicaro Bar Association
Battle Creek
Mich
St Chrysostom
Rosehill
Helmer
K. Helmer
Uge
Chicago University Law School
Himeelf
First Baptist Church
Helmer, Moulton, Whitman & Holton
University of Chicago
Frank J. Smith
Chicago Legal News
Bessie Bradwell Helmer
Winnetka
Myra Pritchard
Carrie Helmer Stratton
Maytag Works Banquet Held For District Salesmen
Maytag Washing Machine district salesmen and agents met in the city for a first time gathering. A parade through the business district and an Innovation grill banquet followed by another parade. Speakers included V Holler Canton Swanson E H Reifschneider Rockford Walter Scott and M L VanGelder.
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Maytag Works
Maytag Washing Machine Company
Innovation Grill
V. Holler
Cty
Mr. Swanson F
Canton
E. H. Reifschneider
Rockford
Walter Scott
M. L. VanGelder
Initiation to Be Held Here By Treble Clef Society
Residents are invited to witness a Wednesday night Initiation on the Lincoln Highway business district. The Treble Clef society at the state teachers college will conduct the initiation. A parade and stunts will entertain those admitted, as the Treble Club is a prominent women’s musical club on campus.
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Lincoln Highway
Treble Clef Society
State Teachers College
Treble Club
Woman's Musical Club
Death of Kansas City Brother Oswald Destroys Family Ties
Word reached this jetty today of the sudden death of Ben Oswald, a brother of Mr. A. E. B. Oswald. He died at his Kansas City home after a recent illness, the cause believed to be heart disease. Mr. Oswald, Mrs. Oswald, and their son Emarry left by motor for Kansas City to attend the funeral services scheduled for Saturday.
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A. EB. Oswald
Ben Oswald
Mr. Oswald
Kansas City
Oswald
Emarry
W. T. Emery to Conduct the Mid-Week Service
W T Emery will conduct the midweek service at First Baptist Church tonight due to Rev F W Field's absence in Sterling for a youth meeting. All church members urged to attend. Also note High School enrollment final date October 5 and a Friday Elva dance with Cook's five piece orchestra and singer tickets five cents.
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First Baptist Church
W.T. Emery
F.W. Field
Sterling
Elva
Cook
Naval aviation in crisis spurs call for separate air department
Washington reports three aviators testify before the President's Aircraft Inquiry board that the present air administration is hopeless and a Navy air department is the only fix. They argue non flying officers control aviation and flying pay hampers promotion, urging that flying personnel directly lead aviation.
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Thired
Washington, D.C
Naval Air
Air Administration
Air Department
Navy
Naval Airmy
Emner Na Thoms
Washington, D. C
Muny Ial
R. Paunack
Naval Bureau of Aeronautics
Special Aircraft Board
Daunack
Gingham
Republican
Connecticut
Kingham
Paunack
Seuid Duunock
Aes
Neal Ee Ie
Air Sereview
Tilly Mitchell
Dent
Night Way
Chate
Dwight Morrow
Howard Coffin
Wo. Durand
New Officers to Be Given Chair Sunday
Knights of Columbus chapter in DeKalb plans an installation Sunday afternoon at the DeKalb pier with all members expected present. Grand Deputy Edward Moulihan of Chicago will conduct the ceremony, and visiting officers from nearby lodges are invited to attend. Also advertised are 1926 Chandler and Cleveland autos on display at H. G. Gerlach Elks Garage with the Cleveland Sedan priced at 905 dollars.
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Knights of Columbus
DeKalb Pier
Edward Moulihan
Chicago
Chandler
Cleveland
H. G. Gerlach
Elks Garage
West Lincoln Highway
Maple Park
May Act Soon to Pave Fourth Street
Businessmen on North Fourth Street discuss paving the stretch between Lincoln Highway and Locust this fall. Supporters favor using the same material planned for John Street and West Lincoln Highway, with work starting soon as John Street roving is finished, reducing costs compared with next year.
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North Fourth Street
Lincoln Highway
Locust Street
John Street
West Lincoln Highway
Progress Now Being Made On Store Addition
Satisfactory progress is being made on the Malone addition at the rear of the dry goods store to meet growing business. Excavation for the 15 by 28 foot extension is complete and once ground dries contractor Peter Christianson will begin cement work. Foundations will be laid at the earliest opportunity and occupancy is expected within a month.
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Malone
Peter Christianson
DeKalb County Pig Club Show At Annies Woods Friday
The DeKalb County Pig Club show will be held tomorrow at Annies woods with 64 youth entries. Six pig classes will be judged including Poland China Duroc Jersey Hampshire Chester White Spotted Poland China and Barrow. prizes for first to third and ribbons for eight places. Prizes total $135 plus special awards. Prof J B Them and Prof Rice will judge. a judging contest for community members adds to the event. entries due by 9 30 am with cut off at 10 am.
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DeKalb County
Annies’ Woods
Poland
China
Duroc Jersey
Hampshire
Chester White
Barrow
J. B. Them
University of Ilnois
Rice
Gustave Zocks Mother Dies in Chicago Home
Funeral services were held for Mrs. A Zock mother of Gustave Zock of this city. She died Monday morning at her Chicago home at age 81. Burial was in Waldheim cemetery after services at her daughter Anna Kollath’s home. The Zock family had been in Chicago for a birthday party when the illness was learned.
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Gustave Zock
Chicago
A. Zock
Anna Kollath
Wolfram Street
Waldheim
Zock
F. O. Watson of Leland Dies After Long Illness
Older residents recall F. O. Watson who died Tuesday at about seventy. Formerly a resident here and a druggist for Charles Garner in town, he later opened a Leland drug store and ran it until his death. Funeral services were held today with local friends likely in attendance.
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F. O. Watson
Leland
F. QO. Watson
Charles Garner
Garner
Watson
Ministers in DeKalb Union Session at First National Bank
Ministers of this city met this afternoon in a DeKalb Ministerial Union session at the First National Bank. Several matters were expected to come up for action regarding work in the city. Also advertised: a five passenger sedan with sliding gear transmission offered at 696 dollars. North Side Garage.
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DeKalb
First National Bank
North Side Garage
Temporary French debt settlement reached in Washington
United Press bulletin reports a provisional agreement between France and the American Debt Funding Commission setting five annual payments of 42 million dollars. The deal awaits ratification by the French government and seeks future discussion of France's payment capacity after five years. The French debt mission will depart for Paris immediately.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
France
Washington
Mellon
Caillaux
City Council Meeting Agenda Next Tuesday
City council plans a Tuesday night session with several major items likely to move to a later special meeting. The Fourth street through street ordinance may be discussed again after earlier defeat. Business leaders favor passage. A wig wag signal at railroad crossings is also expected to be updated, with railroad officials indicating dissatisfaction with current equipment.
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Fourth Street
Chicago & North Western Railroad
Pavements to Be Connected on North Side
The North Seventh street pavement will be extended to Sycamore road in a short paving job. Workmen began clearing hard gravel as District Maintenance Superintendent A F Self says the gap will be filled immediately. The corner will widen slightly and Route 23 remains a state road with required stops on Seventh street.
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Seventh Street
Not Guilty In Murder Trial McCormick Verdict Harrisburg
In Harrisburg Ill on October 1 a jury found William McCormick not guilty of murdering Marks. McCormick testified he plotted to trap Marks and his wife, fired at the fleeing man after his plan worked, and killed him. Also includes a Moose notice for a regular meeting with a prize and lawn seed advertisement from Vaughn's Chicago parks and Columbia.
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Harrisburg
Ill
William McCormick
Marks
McCormick
Paris debt talks stall as new American proposals offered
Washington recaps a fresh U S plan to fund four point two billion dollars owed by France, delivered as Caillaux prepares to depart for France with only hours left to clinch a deal. Mellon denies any tentative agreement and says no American proposals meet approval.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
United States
Caillaux
France
Mellon
Treasury
Coolidge
Finance
Sab- Committee
Henri DuMay
Washington
Japan Struck by 30 Hour Rain Flood Toll Rises
Heavy 30 hour rain in central Japan triggers floods causing many deaths and widespread destruction. Yokohama reports twenty dead, six in Yokusuka, three in Tokio. About a thousand houses demolished amid mounting losses.
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Japan
United Press
Tokio
Yokohama
Yokusuka
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