City Solons in Session Review of Monthly Bills
City council met in city hall with minor business on the agenda. Aldermen and City Attorney DeEstin expected back September 10 after vacation. several pickups included a Lincoln Highway land sale petition to rear of stores and a $1 per linear foot price, plus requests for water service outside city limits and paving/drain work reports for Third Street and West Lincoln Highway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeEstin
Lincoln Highway
Girard Street
Finance Committee
South Fourth Street
Thee Lighting Committee
Sewer and Draig
Third Street
West Linin Highway
tTacinds Avenue
City Street Department
West Lincoln
Hughes Talks to Attorneys at Gathering
United Press reports Detroit September 2 The American Bar Association opened its 48th convention with a keynote urging liberty and law against intolerance. Justice Hughes warned that intolerance grows dangerous when armed with conviction and urged the soft answer of reason. Addressed before 4000 attendees and broadcast to 2500 others, the gathering emphasized civil and religious liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Detroit
Midh
American Bar Association
Mirches
Jibert Hughes
Birge
Navy Dirigible Sets Westbound Western Tour From Lakehurst
The Navy dirigible Shenandoah begins a western trip passing Lakehurst New Jersey Philadelphia Wheeling Zanesville Columbus Dayton Indianapolis Lafayette Springfield St Louis Minneapolis Menominee Eau Claire Oshkosh Fond du Lac Milwaukee Racine Kalamazoo Jackson Ann Arbor Detroit Flint Bay City Saginaw Owosso Lansing and ending back at Lakehurst In Ohio the craft heads to Toledo then Sandusky Cleveland Youngstown Clearfield Lewishurg Reading and back to base with a possible return to Detroit before final stop at Lakehurst
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy
Lakehurst
N. J
Philadelphia
Wheeling
Wo Va
Zanesville
Ohio
Columbis
Oto
Dayton
Indianapolis
Ind
LaFayette
Springfield
Scott Budd
St. Touts
Kansas St. Joe
Boone
Iowa
City
Minneapolis
Minneapolis, Minn; Menominee
Wis
Eat Claire
Black River Polls
Wautama
Oshkosh
Fond du Late
Milwaukee
Racine
Kalamazoo
Mich
Jackson, Mich
Ain
Arbor
Detroit, Mich
Flint
Bay City
Saginaw, Mich
Owosso
Lansing
Geting Laursine
Michican
Sire
Shenandoah
Detroit
Toledo
Sandusky
Cleveland
Youngstown
Clearfield
Lewishurst
Reading
DeKalb Described as Hick Town by Speeding Woman
Mrs Elizabeth Pierce argued DeKalb is a hick town after being cited for speeding through the business district at 35 mph She claimed no harm in high speeds and refused to pay the fine before Justice L Rowe She offered a delayed payment by check and her travel origin was Pelorade to New York.
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Elizabeth Pierceepetas
DeKalb
Alb
Justice of the
Wol
L. Rowe
New York
Prairie Fire Smolders Over City Last Evening
A large smoke cloud hung over DeKalb last evening between six and seven o'clock as a prairie fire broke out near the Dodge addition. Firemen used a chemical tank to control the blaze in about ten minutes, with the chemical truck dispensing roughly 50 gallons and causing no damage to property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vuto Central
Poles Station
Dodge Addition
St of DeKalb
Pruiie
Elks Picnic At Hunt's Grove With Six Lodges
Secretary Jack Killian urges members to take tomorrow as a holiday to attend the stag picnic at Hunt's Grove Ashton. Six lodges attend under Lincoln Highway Elks Association with activities starting 1 PM including ball games races and trap shooting. Evening program begins at 6 PM with plans described as exceptional.
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Elk Lodge
Letty
Jack Killian
Hunt's Grove
Ashton
Lincoln Highway
Elks’ Asseton
Open fight over Mystic Workers fund dispute in Peoria
Peoria Star reports class A members of the Mystic Workers of the World contend they are entitled to a $2,000,000 fund and seek to block a September 1 1925 dues increase. A temporary restraining order stops Fulton Illinois officers from implementing the raise while charges of mismanagement and coercion surface, with hearings likely in the September circuit term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mystic Workers of the World
Clinton
Iowa
Fulton
Lodge 98
Peoria Star
Mystic Worker
T. N Green
Mark Thomas
Charles Brant
John Winsor
Charles W. Simms
Peoria
D. Ackerman
Utica Nh
Wil Vo Tafford
Towa
Alex MacLean
Morrison
Pebrussey
Ehliss “Co
Aimee
American Reserve
Amerika Reserve
Circuit Court
Home Office
Clinton Committee
Ottawa
Class A Relief Society
EB. D. Ackerman
Utica, Til
H. B. Hreasey
Cit
Tax Dope In All Papers Tax Dope In All Papers
United Press reports that newspapers nationwide published income tax figures over the past 24 hours. New York papers led with pages of neighborhood returns and local names, while Herald and World extended coverage with telegraphic results from other cities and coastal pages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
New York
New York Times
Herald
Pacific Coast
The
World
Vets Meeting at Innovation Grills Discuss Feeder Health
Veterinarians from the Fox River Valley Association met this week at the Innovation grill room. A luncheon preceded a discussion on papers about reorganizing the state veterinary society and on common diseases among feeders. Treatments for feeder diseases were also explored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fox River Valley Association
Innovation Grill Room
State Society of Veterinarians
Strike Zone Turns Into Resort for Coal Miners in Wilkesbarre
In Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania on Sept 2 the anthracite region appeared as a vast vacation area as 150000 striking miners left work. They paraded in new clothes and discussed leisure plans, while merchants reported Europe bound luggage demand for trips they might take.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Wilkesbarre
Europe
Tom South Leads In High Number Contest
Tom South for the DeKalb theatre leads the race to find high automobile numbers. The event features the number 1063 on a Ford coupe recently purchased by Herman White, a member of the theatre orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom South
DeKalb Theatre
Herman White
Theatre Orchestra
Green Starts Work Today As Sleuth Chief
Green sworn in as Chief prohibition investigator, leading a new U S department with trained agents to break up international liquor conspiracy rings. He vows to keep plans private and emphasize undercover, expert investigations, amid a stealthy start in the prohibition building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington, D. C
Walton A. Green
New York
New Dry Organization
United States
Green
Prohibition
Cre
Umblic
Army Officer Is Sentenced to the Gallows
Lieut. J. Thompson of the United States Army, from Far Rockaway, was convicted of shooting Audrey Turleich, a 16 year old society favorite, in the island army colony. The court martial sentenced him to hang, Brigadier General Simonds presiding. Thompson saluted and left with heavy guards. expect White House reprieve efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Pres Manilla
J. Thompson
United States Army of
Far Rockaway
Audrey Turleich
West Pointer
Dewey Boulevard
Thompson
Simonds
White House
Haney Stands Firm On Resignation Demand
Commissioner Bert F E Haney of the United States Shipping Board resists President Coolidge’s demand for resignation. He refuses to step down until the president withdraws charges of broken faith and clears him of the stigma. Haney denies violating any understandings tied to his appointment regarding shipping board policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United 2
Washington, D
Bert F E. Haney
United States Shipping Board
Coolidge
Haney
Shipping Board
Peerless Ice Cream Truck Accident at Franklin and South First
A Peerless Ice Cream truck made a wide turn at Franklin and South First, colliding with the W L Thorne and Company truck parked before Mr Thorne's home. The Peerless engine detached and shoved under the floor, while the Thorne vehicle’s windshield shattered. The Thorne truck was pushed about 50 feet. the Peerless driver escaped injury. A separate note mentions a carload of Thompson Seedless grapes for sale near Sycamore Northwestern of Otis 8 Buzzell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peerless
Franklin
South First Streets
W. L. Thorne and Company
Mr. Thorne
Thorne
First Street
California
Thompson
Sycamore
Otis
Buzzell
Car Smash East of City Involves Iowa Driver and Judge
F. B. Shane of Villisco Illinois paid Judge John M. Blair about 36 dollars in police court after a highway crash east of town. Shane refused to give his name and address at the scene and attempted to flee. The Iowa machine, driven by Shane, hit a Ford belonging to Ray Vonck of St Charles, injuring a Chicago motorist fixing a tire and leading to police intervention. Shane was held for trial and warned to provide identifying details in future accidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. EB. Shane
Villisco
John M. Blair
Iawa
Shane
Ray Vonek
St Charles
Chicago
St. Charles
Lowa
Ford
Venck
Jin
Larson
Rochelle
Blair
Coolidge Plan to Force Rail Merger Unveiled
Swampscott Mass Sept 2 President Coolidge plans legislation to compel a six to seven year consolidation of U S railroads by amending the Esch Cummins act. He met with Senator Watson Republican ranking member of the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee to discuss a framework for voluntary mergers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Swampscott
Mass
United States
le Coolidge
Congress
Watson
Indiana
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Changes Made In Personnel Oil Company
Two changes in Stand ard Oil company personnel were announced today. Al Rose moves from this city to Rochelle as salesman with greater scope and higher pay. W A Woods, previously at Lincoln Highway station on to street, is promoted to agent in DeKalb. Robert Hannan, longtime at oil Alling stations here, joins DeKalb and will be based at First street station. Changes effective the first of the month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Oil Company
al Rose
Rochelle
W. A. Woods
To Street
Lincoln Highway
DeKalb
Robert Hannan
Co operative Concern Launches Grain Sales on Chicago Board
The Rural Grain Company, a cooperative of 4,000 farmers across 14 states, began marketing its grain on the Chicago Board of Trade today, marking a bold move into organized futures trading for the cooperative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Board
United Press
Chicago
Rural Grain Company
Chicago Board of Trade
Vets of State End Session Elects New State Leaders
The Illinois American Legion state convention concluded after a two day session with officers rejected late yesterday. Scott Lucas of Havana named state commander, B Watkins of Chicago senior vice commander, and A B Gearon Canton Ivan Elliott Carmi Arthur Pearman Marshall named junior vice commanders. Father Harris Darehe Bradley elected chaplain. Noah Savage retiring commander received a badge of honor and a golf watch. Savage and Thomas Ireland Washburn chosen as national committeeman with Savage endorsed for national commander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Quincy
American Legion
Scott Lucas
Havana
Legion
B Watkins
Chicago
Paul Foubare
A. B. Gearon
Canton
Ivan Elliott
Carmi
Arthur Pearman
Marshall
Harris Darehe
Bradley
Noah Savage
Watkins
Savage
Thomas Ireland
Washburn
Tax List Here Is Not Open to the Residents
Internal Revenue Collector C D Schoonmaker announced that the income tax report is not open to the public. Residents must visit the Chicago office for the DeKuille list of income tax payers. Interest grows as leading figures’ payments are awaited, with none from local residents reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Internal Revenue
C.D. Schoonmaker
Chicago
Lowden
Oregon
Ithis City
Gasoline price cut predicted by Standard Oil stations
Attaches of the Standard Oil Company report another gasoline price reduction may occur the first of next week. The current price in the city stands at 18.4 cents a gallon with wagons at one cent less. Directors meet every Monday and authorize reductions at that time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Oil Company
Utilities Topic Dominates Rotary Meeting Led by Mr Adams
Mr Adams of Rockford public utility interests spoke to the Rotary club today on public utilities and their relation to residents. He has long worked with the Rockford company and demonstrated thorough knowledge. No business was conducted. Dr J Stanley Brown presided in place after returning from vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams
Rockford
Magee Trial Postponed Due to Editor’s Illness
Alburquerque New Mexico September 2 The preliminary hearing of Carl C Magee editor was indefinitely postponed today as Magee was physically unable to travel to Las Vegas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Alburquerque, N. M
Carl C. Magee
Magee
Las Vegas
Still Hunt for Plane Over Tropical Waters Near Hawaii
Navy search forces from Honolulu sweep sea and air lanes for missing P N 91, Hawaiian flight commander John S Rogers and crew, last heard near Avostock, about 300 miles from Honolulu and 250 miles from Kahului. Weather is fair, with rain squalls. several SRL seaplanes, submarines, and small crafts join the hunt as Vice Admiral Moffatt notes possible delays returning to position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Naval Headquarters
San Francisco
Calif
P. N. 91
United States Hawaiian
Honolulu
Pearl Harbor
N. N. 91
John S. Rogers
Rogers
Kahulut
Mauri
Naval
Tanager
Hawaiian Islands
Moffatt
Tomorees Moffatt
William Jones
W H Riddell to Give Address at Postal Meeting
W H Riddell, formerly of this city and brother of DeKalb’s Frank Riddell, will address the four day National Railway Mail Association convention in Denver. He is the railway mail service general superintendent. Other speakers include Postmaster General New Congressman Vaile and Colorado senators. Topics include increased pay retirement and pension privileges and higher postal rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Railway Mail Association
Denver
W. H. Riddell
Frank Riddell
DeKalb
Riddell
Railway Mail Service
Harry S. New
Vaile
Colorado
United States
Phipps and Means
George Moses
Majestic Sets Sail From Southampton With U S Tourists
London sept 2 about 1700 United States vacationists aboard the White Star liner Majestic steamed from Southampton for New York. After hours of doubt due to a seamen's strike the ship finally sailed. The line faced high demand as tourists pressed for passage and worked to assemble a full crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
London
England
United States
Majestic
Southamp
New York
Wright Heads to Europe on Six Week Policy Tour
Senator H. G. Wright departs for Chicago to join Tillinois statesmen on a six week study trip to European cities. The party will sail from New York Saturday aboard Le Viathan visiting England Sweden Scotland Denmark Germany France and Italy to study foreign utility policies and report on their findings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright
H. G. Wright
Chicago
Tillnois
New York
Les Viathan
England
Sweden
Scotland
Denmark
Germany
France
Italy
Europe
Studi
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Secretary of Agriculture
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