Near War on Railroads Convenes to Discuss Wages
Chicago leaders report rail union chiefs with strike votes seek a conference with railroad executives at the Blackstone Hotel to settle wage scales and conditions. Executives plan to consider a new wage reduction as unions plot a staged nationwide strike starting October 30, with a ten group strategy to halt the system.
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Chicago
Warren F. Stone
Blackstone Hotel
Stone
Great Northern
Ibor
W. E. Stone
Brotherhnod
W. G. Sheppard
Order of
W. F. Carter
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
T. Cahsen
Switchmen's Union of North America
W. G. Lee
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen
Wession
Federated Shop Crafts
Railway Department
American Federation of America
Hert M. Jewell
Brotherhood
Ther
United States Trailroad Labor Board
Washington
Harding
Herbert Hooer
T. DeWitt Cuyler
Samuel Kea
Pennsylvania
Smit
New York Central
Hale Holden
Burlington
Julius Kruttschmitt
Sort
Star of Roads
Tom Mix
Mix
Son
Blackstane Hatal
Mrs Nele Johnson Sees Local Store Closed Sunday Notice
McGirr ix gu city shoppers learn the store will be closed Sunday starting October 1st. 269 Olsten 4 Norrby appears in the notice with closure details for the upcoming day.
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Nele Johnson
McGirr ix Gu
Olsten
Norrby
Homecoming plans for Pekuth High School alumni
Pekuth High School alumni announce an October 29 homecoming linked to the Preeport Dekally football game. The event promises major entertainment with a banquet, side attractions, and performances. Local notices advertise concerts and a St. Marys Benevolent Association bake sale at Gossmann’s Drug Store.
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High School Alumni Association
Pekuth High School
DeKalb
Framporrt
Imleh
Meennisali
Ieee aeteneuMeed
Mio
Rene Bunny
Duie
St. Mary’s Benevolent Association
Gossmann’s Drug Store
Dekalb County Drives New Agricultural Marketing Push
Dekalb County plays a pivotal role in a new project by the Agricultural Association. Tekalenuny vetting par sr port indicates 17,017 farmer members nationwide, with Tekalnty leading bonds. Grain Growers Inc forms a farmer owned marketing group. 206 farmers in Dekalb signed with J. & Grain Grower, Inc. Forty eight hundred others joined the new venture. Membership rose 101k over the prior week. Local counties LaSalle Kendall Vermilion Livingston Grundy Champaign Bourbon Hancock appear among leading zones in farmer empowerment efforts.
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Tekanenuny
Port
Nails Dakota
Kingston Man Succumbs To An Operation
Michael Luewer longtime Kingston resident and former road commissioner died following major surgery in Chicago after years on a Wingston farm. He was 68 or 69, survived by his wife and children and many friends. Funeral plans expected in Kingston.
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Kingston
Michael Luewer
Reed Connaiesiener
Rimeston
Chicago
Ludwig Wap
Wingstons
Tim
Ln Foods
LecoHety
Tie Wite
Chiliren
Joey
Rockford Sheriff Recovers After Auto Crash Update
Sheriff Harry Baldwin of Rockford, injured in a car crash near Rechetle, showed improvement after resting in Ded for the first time yesterday. Mrs Baldwin left Littrom hospital and returned to Rockford. Elizabeth McGirr a Chicago Heights teacher visits her parents in Rockford for the weekend. Electric Park hosts football baseball and free dancing all Sunday afternoon.
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Rockford
Harry Baldwin
Elzabeth McGirr
Chicago Heights
Electric Park
Increase sought in DeKalb telephone rates hearing held
A proposed 25 cent monthly increase on all DeKalb County telephones is before the Illinois Commerce Commission. Attorney Fisk represents residents as hearings continue with commission engineers and city officials seeking to bolster the petition while Sycamore and Genoa brace for possible impact.
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Ilinois Commerce Commission
DeKalt County
Ewald
Fisk
de Kail
Chicago
DeKalb
Sycamore
Genoa
Krembt
Tiropouds
Increase
F . Hower Snr
Bork Brown
Ave
Allurne
Failsister
General Manweer Join
Audley
Eatuniex
Ereres
The Old Nest Play Tonight at 7:30
Local announcement invites patrons to see The Old Nest at 7 30 tonight at 92rd Street. Attend early for better seating and enjoy a tale of misadventures. Also reminds residents to pay water bills by the 15th to save on discounts.
Flower Shop set to open Saturday in Schreck building
The Flower Shop on North Third Street is prepared to open tomorrow, with fixtures en route from Chicago. A shipment delay leaves completion contingent on arrival of Chem mixtures, while Rockford workers finalize interior fittings. If materials arrive today, the shop will open as scheduled.
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Plower
Schreck
North Third Street
Ate
Chicago
Rockford
Nower
Han
Willow
Fowler
Kiwanis Run Not Coming to DeKalb Report
A garbled OCR note reports Kiwanis activities and a secretary from Chicago and DeKalb discussing a run or event. The fragment mentions Myron from Chicago and Uriel Sho Kee with unclear roles, noting directions to bring in others and verify details. The passage lacks clear dates or outcomes.
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Dekalb
Chicago Kiwanis
Elul
Clark
Wenaih
Eeliall
Myron
Chichee
Bo Bel
Felier
Chicago
Dkall
Choke
de Kiwanis Club
Farmers hear plan to market grain orderly at Elks Hall
Robert N. Clarke, a Henderson farmer, spoke to three groups of regional growers at Elks Hall about the US Grain Growers plan. He discussed marketing, storage, and distribution, with remarks from Hoover and others on cooperative selling, pricing, and the Canadian system.
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Robert N. Clarke
Henderson Courts
Elks Hall
LS Grain Growere
Herbert Hoover
Loyslie Gater
Chiraso Hoard
Bernard Barusch
War Dinner Corporation
Talius Po Barnes Wheat
Anron Sapiro
Cooperatis
Grenntzarsonn
California
Teniuirk
Ais
Celin
Wien
Notice of dissolution of partnership
Continued on Pace Sight Notice of dissolution of the partnership known as the Dekalb Decorating Company. The undersigned, formerly partners, have dissolved the firm. All accounts due will be settled by William Secora. all bills payable to the firm will be paid to Mim. October 12 1924. William Secora, Ward Sturtevant.
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Dekalb 1
Acevanis Due Crom
Une
William Seer
William Secora
Ward Sturtevant
First Road Patrolman Begins State Air System Work
The first road patrolman hired under the county state aid roads maintenance plan started work this morning. Frank Klein of Pierce township will patrol about 12 miles of road in his area, extending toward Afton Center to the DeKalb county line. A three mile stretch on the Metrane road leads south of Cortland. Superintendent Russel plans a thorough inspection and expects more patrols to follow next month. Klein already has eight applicants for patent positions and several inquiries, with no anticipated trouble in staffing.
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Frank Klein
Pierce Township
Has Township
Afton
Metrane
Dane
Cortland
Vhsene
Herih
Riein
Russel
Pravel
Kissell
Ruxell
Dod
Mart
Omer
Mussel
Northern Illinois Dental Society Annual Meeting At Sterling
DeKalb men lead as president and officers chosen for the Northern Illinois Dental Society during a two day meeting held in Sterling. Dr R Pulver elected president for the year with Elliott as vice president and Bigelow named secretary, amid praise for papers and turnout of eighty plus dentists.
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AL Eno
Tlmnois Dental Society
Sterling
R. Puulver
Elliott of
Hein
Bigelow
Rockford
Culver
Clommer
Chicago
Tir. Meade
Sowle
Tockford
Maple Park Man Chosen as Delegate to Farm Session
Stoney McGeoush of Maple Park, member of the Tit nois Agricultural Association Executive Committee, was selected as one of four Gelpeutes to represent the farmers at the Fourth Annual Meeting of the American Farm Bureau Federation in Atlanta, Ga, in November. Delegates were elected. The federation is the national body for state and county farm bureaus across forty four states and seventy hundred counties.
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Stoney McGeoush
Titnois Agricultural Association
Maple Park
Farmers
American Farm Bureau Federation
Atlanta
American Arm Bureau Federation
Tom Mix at Star Playhouse Turns Up High-Rive Western Hero
Local show notes announce TOM MIX appearing at Star Playhouse tonight. The Western star stirs crowds with action and wholesome frontier charm as the town enjoys a lively evening of film and vaudeville entertainment.
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Star Playhouse
The Old Nest Attraction Prompted by Rumor
A fragmented plea questions whether an unnamed Princess attraction was seen yesterday. The speaker urges honesty about the tease and insists it was a unique draw not to be missed, despite potential conflicts with other plans.
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Eric
Fire hydrants tested and drained before cold weather arrives
City fire chief and crew inspected several hydrants this week to ensure proper drainage after shutting off, repairing defects to prevent freezing. The effort aims to keep hydrants ready for use and prevent loss of service during cold weather.
Normal Friday concert to check cars at school
A notice states that during the Setmmann-Hrink concert next Friday night the school will check cars and park them in a designated area. A special police officer will patrol the lot to protect vehicles and contents, funded by the car check fees.
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Sen Site
Clover Funayation
Legion Men Return From National Convention in Decatur
DeKalb Post of the American Legion members who attended the national convention in Decatur earlier this week have returned home, bringing back many stories from the big meeting. They supported Commander McCauly for reelection and noted strong statewide backing. State Commander McCauley and Captain Carlson extended greetings to DeKalb friends and delegates.
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DeKalb
American Legion
Decatur
McCauly
McCauley
Carlson
Many New Bills Filed in DeKalb Court Actions
Josep Damas of Sycamore files divorce suit against Clara Dumas alleging desertion since 1919 after a 1902 marriage in Knoxville. May Szafarkiewicz sues John Szafarkiewicz for divorce with custody request for child Leloy born 1918. Other petitions involve frames Ashleford family land division and a $1000 assumpsit claim against J E Browman. Continued on Page Eight.
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Nanad Leloy
HH. W
Prevtice
DeKalb
Kroger Asherford
Mabel Clears
Syramore
Frames Ashelford
Alta Lewenaur
Alida DaMay
Harold Ashelford
Frederick W. Miller
Harold Ashe
Wilbur E. Coulter
Mary Coulter
Assumpsit
J. E. Browman
Shop Men in Big Victory In Rail Labor Board Case
United Press dispatch reports the Railroad Labor Board ruling against a petition by railroad executives to switch shop workers to piecework pay. The board upheld the plan only if workers undergo medical exams when necessary and allowed mutual adjustments on start times and lunch breaks. The Northwestern railroad group opposed the change, while other lines aligned with the board’s mixed provisions.
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United
Chicago
Swnepiltie
Sistas Railroad Labor Board
Jarichie
Bald
Berwwy
Theo
Odd Fellows at Rochelle Have Fine Time
A fragmentary report describes the Rochelle Odd Fellows enjoying a social gathering with food, refreshments, cigars, and hours of sociability after a meeting at the lodge. The text mentions attendance by members from the county and notes a jovial, communal atmosphere.
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Rochelle
Erbstein to Be Lawyer For Mrs Obenhhain
Erbstein has completed preliminary arrangements with BT and friends of Madalvsnas Oben shain to act as attorney for her when brought to trial in Los Angeles on the charge of murder me Jota Belton Keneely pronounced today. Mr. and Mrs. Fred McLeae have returned from Chicago where they visited the homes of their dealers, Mrs. Clyde Taree and Mr. JW Rapp of time city.
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BT Aed
Madalvmsas Obenshain
Los Angeles
Jota Belton Keneely
Fred McLeae
Chicago
Clyde Taree
JW. Rapp
Time City
Great Western Wreck Causes Morning Delays Near Five Panes
A wreck involving eighteen cars on the Western railroad near Five Panes halted traffic as wrecking crews worked into the evening. No injuries were reported though cars carried various merchandize. Debris and repairs delayed service with estimates on clearance uncertain. Weather outlook noted warmer conditions tonight and Saturday in Kansas.
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Estern
Fivpanes
Nate
Cs Reon
Thoustas
Stoves for Winter On Easy Payments
Stoves for winter offered with easy payments. Advertises low initial costs and balance payments daily. Mentions a local merchant and installment terms to buy stoves via in store promotions.
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