Morris Township Democratic Women Organize For Election
A large delegation of Democratic women gathered at the Morris town hall to organize for active participation in the upcoming election. Mrs John W Glidden named district committeeman following enfranchisement of women voters. Precinct chairmen and ward captains were selected and plans laid for a brisk campaign. Mrs Peter Oleson of Minneapolis will speak Saturday afternoon on Democratic issues. she delegates to the national convention and is regarded as an acclaimed speaker.
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John W. Glidden
County Central Committee
Peter Oleson
Minneapolis
Francisco
San
Start Tour Early Today Amid Community Buzz
Citizens gather for an early start to a local tour with plans announced by Belt city leaders. Key figures include Keelend, Renee, Waterman, and Otis Wren as the event progresses through the town with local support and enthusiasm.
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Kielend
Peerte
Randins
Otis Wren
Civil service exams set for Saturday
Civil service examinations will be held this Saturday for clerks and related posts with pay rates around 81400 per year. Several exams apply to positions including clerk and other clerical roles.
Evening Concert by Band at Normal Auditorium
The American Legion sponsors an evening concert at the Normal Auditorium on Monday evening October 25. Local musicians perform a varied program for community entertainment. Proceeds support Legion activities.
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Ine
Normal Auditorium
American Legion
Governor Cox Moves Through Maryland Campaign Trail
The report notes Governor Cox speaking in Maryland amid a crowded political tour. It highlights a sequence of speeches in several states, including New England stops, with emphasis on his stance on Article 16 and reception by audiences during two weeks of campaign activity.
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Uedendree
Cox
Delaware
Marshand
New England
Seemelly
Haltimorr
Hold Up Reported Near Genoa Area
A hold up incident was reported in the Genoa vicinity after a rough search by a sheriff. A man asked for a ride as a car passed between Genes and Sycamore, with no clear outcome recorded.
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Genoa
Sher’ Decker Hemself
First Meeting of Conference Set for Tonight
Delegates from this region gather at the Lather church at 7 30 in a semi and conference of the Swedish Minaive churches meeting tonight A fine program is planned and important matters for the church will be discussed with attendees from across the area expected to be present
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Thinei
Flour Mill Nearing Ready to Sell Final Product
The flour mill run by EP Root at Sel trovement fiewr mill is testing various wheat grades to produce the best flour. Once the optimal blend is found, production for the public will begin. Weather in Illinois is forecast mild with gentle southerly winds.
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Plour
EP. Root
Constanee Talmadge Promoted At Princess Playhouse
Constance Talmadge, a popular actress, appears at the Princess Playhouse tonight in a new production. The program touts her as a leading attraction for the evening.
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Constamee Talmadge
Princess Playhouse
Meet
Urges Aid to Farmers in Rural Economy Debates
United Press dispatches outline Senator Harding denying specifics on League of Nations while touring Rochester New York. Democratic critics accuse him of shifts, offering a reward for proof of inconsistencies in his utterances on the issue.
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United Pres
Rochester
Harding Todey
League of Nations
Harding
New York State
Night Overtime At Sterling Washing Machine Plant Begins
Night work is being done by the men in the machine shop at the Sterling Washing Machine company. When the rest of the machinery arrives necessary fixtures will be ready to install and the machinery put up. The machine shop is almost ready for production and most machines have arrived and been installed. Other machinery has been delayed but is now due to arrive and be installed.
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Sterling Washing Machine Company
Stewaways Yesterday Set New Record
Forty two stewaways were set aside at Ellis Island yesterday for inspection after arriving aboard the Locan. They established a new record for hidden passengers aboard a single ship.
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Stewaways
United Press
New York, N. Y
Stewaway
Ellis Island
Unique Painting Plan to Freshen City Buildings
Workmen of the Ameri can Steel & Wire company are repainting a building and then striping the mortar with white paint to give the appearance of a newly built structure. The red shop will be refinished, followed by other sections. The task is tiresome and requires careful work.
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American Steel & Wire Company
Rivalty over wife ends in fatal shootout near Newport
Howard Phillips, part owner of a bakery chain in Ohio Indiana and Kentucky, was killed by J. E. Murray in Newport Kentucky. Murray surrendered after the shooting, and Mrs. Murray is pursuing a divorce on cruelty grounds in Kentucky.
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United Press
Cincinnati
Ohio
Howard Phillips
Indiana
Kentucky
Newport
J. E. Murray
Evansville
Ind
Phillips
Murray
DeKalb High to Meet Elgin Team on Saturday Field
The DeKalb high school squad prepares for a big clash with Elgin, hoping to counter a fast Elgin lineup. Coach Horne has the team ready, with kickoff at 1 3 and the main game at 2 30 as they aim for victory.
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Firini
DeKalb
Elgin
Steemeier
Elzin
Horne
Three Couples Granted Marriage Licenses
Three couples received marriage licenses at the county clerk's office. The pairs listed include Lewis Reymond Billett 24 of Evanston and Florense Dean 24 of Somonauk. Fred W. Halvorson 29 of Clinton township and Edna L. Car Son 29 of Victor township. Reuben A. Southun 21 of Malta and Agnes Huber over 18 of Malta.
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Couity
Erienan
Lewis Reymond Billett
Evanston
Florense Dean
Somonauk
Fred W. Halvorson
Clinton Township
Edna L. Car Son
Victor Township
Reuben A. Southun
Malta
Agnes €. Huber
Rags Wanted Clean Cotton Rags Advertised
Help wanted ads seek clean cotton rags without hooks pins threads or metal. Rags must be free of waste smaller than half yard and free of bieges or damaged content.
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Oes Chronicle
Bandits rob passengers on New York Central train in Buffalo
Three bandits fired revolvers into the air and robbed passengers on a New York Central train at East Buffalo yards. Trainman George Sinclair of Geneva was shot and wounded while attempting to bar them. John and Stanley Depka were later arrested and identified by passengers.
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United Press
Buffalo
N. Y
New York Central
East Buffalo Yards
George Sinclair
Geneva
Ohio
Sinclair
Knater
John Depka
Stanley Depka
Order Troops Withdraw From Minsk in Polish Report
Warsaw dispatch reports the government commanded troops to withdraw from Minsk after occupying it in defiance of orders. General Pilsudski announced rewards for soldiers and a plan to divide reconquered lands. Reported executions in Odessa and ongoing tensions with Lithuania over Vilna.
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Weiter
No Trace of Accomplice in Late Express Robbery
Report states no trace of a second suspect from the Great Western railroad express room robbery in Sycamore Tuesday night. John Murphy claims he did not know the accomplice and only agreed to help after being asked. Rapid developments are anticipated.
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Great Western Railroad
Sycamore
John Murphy
Murphy
Peek
Coe
Secon
Boys Taken From Train After Nighttime Stop
Three suspicious youths hopped from a train at the depot. Police took them to the station and believe Alber Yearbach, Haman Broteh, and Clifford Johnson attend St. Charles school. Officials expect a visit this afternoon to verify their enrollment.
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St. Charles School
Bers
Alber
Yearbach
Haman Broteh
Clifford Johnson
St. Charles
Fire in Los Angeles building kills or traps workers
A downtown Los Angeles blaze at a four story wholesale firm partially destroyed a building. One woman’s body was recovered and several employees remain missing with more than a dozen inside when the fire began.
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United Press
Los Angeles
Cal
Heiress Miss McDougall Found After Disappearance
United Press reports Miss Margaret McDougall, sought for days, located near Los Angeles. Her brother, John McDougall, wealthy broker, announced a message from her saying she was alive. She vanished last Friday amid early rumors of elopement and later fears of murder.
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United Press
Chicago
Margaret McDougall
John McDougall
Los Angeles
Denton Murder Still Shrouded in Mystery
Los Angeles dispatch reports the murder of Jacob Denton a wealthy mine owner remains unsolved. Mrs. R C Peeter denies a claim that Denton was killed by friends of a Spanish woman after a quarrel. Denton's body was found concealed in a cellar and later rehidden.
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United Press
Los Angeles
Cal
Jacob Denton
R. C. Peeter
Denton
Peete
Baby Clinic At Steel Company Aids Local Mothers
The steel company hosts a baby clinic at its employment office medical suite drawing many mothers seeking vaccines and checkups. The service has reduced sickness and is praised for benefiting the community as parents keep babies healthy.
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Steel Company
American Steel] & Wire Company
Smeedren’s
Hoboken seeks Pied Piper to charm the rats
Hoboken officials seek a solution to a rat infestation plaguing the Leviathan waterfront. City leaders look for a proven method to curb the overflow of hungry rats as waterfront areas face heightened pressures and police protection is sought.
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Hoboken
Pied Piper
Ay United
N. J
Pioneer of County Dies in Malta Home
Marwood Veale age about 86 a Malta resident for over 30 years died at his home after a long illness. Born in England in 1848 he came to the United States young and settled in De Kalb county where he farmed. He married Ploy Blackman and they had seven children Clyde Lester Verne Morris Myrtle Bertha and Pearl. He had been in frail health for years but kept a cheerful word and smile for all. Funeral details not yet announced.
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Marwood Veale
Malta
Mr. Veale
England
Semel
DeKalb County
Lever
Clyde
Lester
Verne
Morris
Myrtle
Bertha
Pearl
Large number of chicken men out yesterday
Hunters from this city flocked to the prairie as chicken season opened yesterday and many reported bagging at least one bird. The season closes after next Sunday and any hunter who shoots more than three birds in a day faces arrest or firing.
Lord Mayor Death Expected Following Delirious Spell
Relatives report the Lord Mayor has fallen into a delirious spell and may die at any hour. The Daily Chronicle notes prison physicians observed his unconscious state after he rejected nourishment and spoke of a so called trickery during his condition.
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Daily Chronicle
Ed MacSwiney
Greek King Alexander in worse condition overnight
London Oct 21 King Alexander of Greece was worse at 1 o clock last night according to the Greek legation in London His temperature stood at 104 degrees yesterday and the situation was reported as more serious by the legation today Chronicle want ads bring results.
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Uniter Press
London
Eastland
Alexander
Greece
British Labor Crisis Deepens With Coal Strike Threat
London reports a nationalization push as Welsh miners seek to seize and run pits, while railway workers threaten sympathy strikes and negotiations resume. Parliament faces another labor vote as ministers pursue Irish policy amid a broad industrial crisis in Britain.
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United Press
London
England
House of Commons
William Adamson
Labor m
Coed4ly
South Wales Conference
Triple Alliance
Great Britain
Lloyd George
House of Comm
Enarland
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