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Dekalb Daily Chronicle

Location

Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1920

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Lowden in hot speech over Chicago power in Illinois race

Governor Lowden charged that rival governors and reformers pressed to withdraw in a Springfield meeting to avoid splitting the anti-Tammany forces. He declared Lundin of Chicago wields real power and warned that electing Small as governor would concentrate power behind the scenes, urging Republicans to unite against what he called a covert state takeover plan.

Sterling Russel Brundage Ogleby Lundin Chicago Vermner Frank Springfield Londin-Thompson Tammany Londin Thompson Tammany Small Covernor Ilinois America Laindin Eley Minnis Lincoln McKinley Roosevelt Lenene North Dakota Rome Theseon Omiesby

Charles Camp Dies After Four Week Illness

Charles Camp, longtime city resident and former alderman, died last night at City Hospital after a four week paralysis stroke. He served as deputy sheriff for six years and leaves two sons Roy and Ray, plus four sisters. Funeral set for tomorrow at 1 30 p m from the Roy Camp home with private services, burial in Sycamore cemetery.

Charles Camp Mayfield Florence Lott Sycamore DeKalb Harrison Street Rd Family Sycamore Cemetery

Shurtleff Out Today In Illinois Senate Race

Readers are told Shurtleff withdraws from the race and endorses Chipperfield for United States senator. The field includes Chipperfield, Congressman McKinley, and Colonel Smith with Thompson factions backing Smith. Shurtleff cites military service and American Legion ties in his endorsement.

Ugtediontss Smingfeld Republicas Lieut Choy John G. Ogtesby Thompson United States Edward Shurtlety Marengo Chipperfield Canton William B. McKinley Champaign Frank L. Smith Dwight Smith Shurtleff Oxlesby

Fear Violence in the Strike at Brooklyn

Fear of further violence rose in Brooklyn today after a car was attacked by strikers and a riot ensued. A striker was shot in the hip, many were injured by stones, more than 30 shots were fired, and one striker was arrested on rioting charges.

New York N. Y Brooklyn Traction

The Gautier tale and Star comedy in AI Lit To page

The Star reports on a Gautier tale and a new AI Lit To comedy by Snub Pollard. World laws news events are pictured alongside performances at T2350 and a $200 figure cited, with other local notes and entertainments.

Harry Sierey Ieayer the Bier Gautier Steiner Tuli Action

Farm implement dealers face possible anti trust action

United Press reports the Department of Justice may prosecute farm machine dealers and manufacturers. Washington considers reactivating the government suit against International Harvester. The FTC notes dealer and manufacturer associations coordinated price increases beyond justified costs.

Try United Press Washington, D. C Department of Justice International Harvester Company Wenpe Federal Trade Commission

Car Struck In Home Turn In Hemoniemm NY Scene

A man turning into his yard in Hemoniemm New York near Cortland was struck by a car driven by Harry Good. Both vehicles suffered heavy damage and police were summoned. it will be some time before either car is operable again.

Hemoniemm Nyme Cortland Harry Goody Ted

Little Girl Hit by Car in De Kalb Yesterday

Gladys Masterson, daughter of Rev. Masterson of Sycamore Baptist church, was badly bruised yesterday afternoon when a car driven by Violet Hjerdgstedt struck and shattered a drinking fountain at Fourth Street and Lincoln Highway as she reached for a drink. The injury was not serious, though she was dazed for a time.

Gladys Masterson Rev. Masterson Sycamore Baptist Church Violet Hjerdgstedt Fourth, Sireey and Lincoln Highway

Lightning Strikes Near Waterman Cause Wide Damage

Severe storm spreads destruction across the Waterman area with multiple barns and outbuildings burned, including Henry Bridges place. Roy Greenfield and others rush to fight blazes as lightning also strikes an inn road arrester. Insurance covers much of the losses, while nearby towns suffer minor outages and telephone wires are damaged but service largely holds.

Roy Greenfield Waterman Bern 11Th and Lincoln Highway

Slush fund charges spark Senate clash in Chicago

United Press report from Chicago on Sept. 7 outlines Edwin H. Moore's testimony to a senate committee accusing the Republican party of building a dual organization to raise a 14 to 16 million dollar campaign fund. Moore named several directors and money raisers from Ohio Illinois Kansas Utah and other states, while committee members pressed for stronger evidence and Moore disputed claims of hearsay.

United Press Chicago Edwin H. Moore Youngstown Ohio Cox Senate Slush Fund Republican Party Moore Milnois Kansas Utah William Boyse Thompson Walter Dickey Kansas City Senate BR. TH. Moore Gvernor Cox Kenyon William Boise Thompson Fred Miller Columbus Harry M. Blair Republican National Committee C. W. Lee Henry E. Owens John Kelley Charles Fricher Charles Mavitz West Virginia Bla Ways and Means A. A. Protzman Cleveland Edward Silver Yountstown

Uncle Sam Protests Mexico Over Oil Property Clash

Washington, Sept 7 United States officials have sent a vigorous note protesting the Carranza governments program that continues to target American oil properties in Mexico. The move signals heightened diplomatic tension as Mexico faces U.S. pressure over oil concerns and property rights amid regional instability.

Tuited Press Washington, D. C United States Mexico

Harding on Trip Today En Route to Twin Cities

Warren G. Harding, aboard his special train, spoke at Huntington Indiana to railroad workers en route to Minneapolis. He avoided committing to aggressive positions on the League of Nations or the Hague tribunal, saying any stance would come from future conferences with capable minds as international conditions evolve.

Huntington Ind Warren G. Harding Twin Cities Erie Harding Minneapolis Martin Ohio Indiana Northwest Minnesota League of Nations Hague Tribunal

New Step by Local Boys Open Store of Service for Men and Women

Carlson, Benson, Elvin and Carl today announce a new service store at 127 East Lincoln Highway. They will host an opening to showcase a modernized cleaning and dyeing business with tailoring by Ed Price and a full line of men and women attire plus samples. The firm emphasizes real service, with three tailors, clarifier cleaning, and repair work. Local DeKalb residents support the venture as the new store aims to rival metropolitan shops.

Metropoitan Carlson Benson Elvin Carl Oday East Lincoln Highway DeKalb Josep Brothers Ed. V. Price Who's Your Tailor” Company DeKalb Products

DeKalb Labor Day Parade Draws Huge Crowds

A Sunday storm kept some away yet DeKalb celebrated Labor Day 1920 with an immense out-of-town audience. Band concerts, picnics in Annie’s Woods, a joint mayor-led debate, vaudeville acts, a beauty contest, and a grand automobile procession highlighted a day praised for orderly, spirited festivities and striking city decorations.

Wainy DeKalb Annie's Woods Third Street Lincoln Highway Frank E. Warley A. M. Hall Indianapolis Merion Beale Chicago Chronicle

League Holds Fine Meeting In This City

The Luther League gathered with over 2 telepates present for an engaging session. Officers elected include President Ler Solomonson Rockford Vice President Frank Sandholm Evcamore Secretary Miss Elizabeth Anderson DeKalb Treasurer Elmer Johnson Rockford. A prize of 1000 dollars was set for missions for the coming year. C M Olander English field secretary for the Illinois church delivered a notable address on the American Lutheran church’s future.

Luther League League Cosen Ler, Solomonson Rockford Presdent Frank Sandholm Evcamore Elizabeth Anderson DeKalb Elmer Johnson Beechord C. M. Olander Church Itllinois American Lutheran Church

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