Enrollment Surge Marks Opening Week at State Teachers College
Hundreds crowd the state teachers college as fall quarter begins with registration on a first come, first served basis. About 400 students lined up to obtain slips and tickets for college functions while total enrollment nears 500 with daily additions and a revised faculty roster.
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State Teachers College
Andrey M. Shuev
Julia B. Hensel
A. Neil Annas
Edith Bond
Fred Carlson
Eps Yenhy
Margaret Curtis
Mary Drager
Edward F. Edet
Otto Gabe
Princival Normal Training
Newell TD. Gilbert
Wiliam Gould
Paul Harvison
Clyte M. Hoe
Wart
J Jenks
Carl Littlejohn
Princival Gudden
Trsining
Clyde T. T.ven
Mary Wirsnen
Jareien Iantieges
M. L Whitisker
Vers Wiewall
William ©. Muir
Alien T Wright
Celine Newtnune
Amigew M Shuey
Peas Sammis
Large Stack at Juinors Power Plant Under Construction
A new cement stack at Juinors Power Company is rising rapidly and should be finished in a week or ten days. The chimney will be several feet thicker than the current one, with a solid base built to endure weight and weather. Other plant improvements are progressing well per Illinois Power Company offices. ELKS NOTICE Regular meeting tonight 236 John C. Killian, See'y.
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Juinors Power Company
Illinois Power Company
Sandwich Man Injured When Car Overturns Near Bristol
Emory Stockham of Sandwich, a garage man, was injured Friday night when his Ford sedan skidded on a curve west of Bristol, struck a culvert and rolled into a ditch. He suffered serious cuts to the face head and body and was taken to Sandwich for surgical attention. Reported today he is improving and expects to return to his garage office soon.
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Emory Stockham
Sandwich
Aurora
Bristol
Stockham
Pa Ient
Detectives From Aurora Probe Here For Auto Theft
Two Chicago detectives, recently arrived from Aurora where they traced stolen cars, begin operations here. They had unearthed four stolen autos and arrested eleven men there, including suspects tied to DeKalb Ford thefts. The team expects further finds of out-of-town stolen Fords.
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Chicago
Aurora
Crossing Gate At Fourth Street Out Of Order
An accident damaged the Fourth Street crossing gate standards leaving the crossing out of order. A gateman works from the ground with a whistle and stop sign as traffic rises. Extra staff may be added to assist the tower man during busy periods at the crossing.
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Fourth Street
Cement paving to begin on south side this week
Gundam Construction of Freeport announced plans to lay cement on the south side of town starting tomorrow. Grove and Franklin streets prepared for the work though Grove Street has seen cars driving through soft mud. The local improvements board and contractors aim to finish paving this fall so no street remains in bad condition during winter.
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Gundam Construction Company of
Freeport
Grove
Franklin
Grove Street
Board of Local Improvements
Treland Admitted to League of Nations
The State was unanimously elected today a member of the League of Nations. Irish delegates took seats in the assembly and President Cosgrave of the Irish Free State delivered a speech.
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Treland
League of Nations
Thites Ressd
Cosgrave
Irish Free State
Frida
Services at the Churches Are Resumed in DeKalb
Churches in DeKalb resumed services yesterday after pastors' vacations with fall activities ahead. Large attendances were reported at both morning and evening services as pastors delivered excellent sermons.
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DeKalb
Japan Quake Relief Efforts Amid Aftershocks
Early reports from Tokio describe a major quake and series of aftershocks causing widespread panic and fires. Relief workers rush to restore telegraph and rail communications, while refugees face epidemics and psychological distress. Foreign and native agencies coordinate to prevent shortages as residents await recovery.
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Tokio
Japan
Yokohama
Fast Train Takes Life In Malta Collision
Ernest Priested a 25 year old farm hand of Malta was killed when North Western No 12 struck the Ford roadster driven by Deily at the Main Street crossing. Glenn Deity of Creston was slightly injured. The coroner ordered Priested's body sent to the morgue. Witnesses said Deily approached the crossing too fast. Deily claimed he slowed but could not see the train. The coroner found accidental death. Funeral arrangements set for Priested from the Halverson farm home.
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Ernest Priested
Martin Halverson
Malta
Glenn Deity
Creston
North Western
Ford
Deily
Friested
C. H. Wikinson
J. Hankin
Delly
Friestad
James Scott
Waterman
Mall
Friceted
Hile
Priextert
Deiiy
Littie
Mor
Halverson
Ole
Leland
Anne
Thee
Children Donate 1 50 to Labanese Relief Fund
The Tide children of Mr and Mrs Brooke and Mrs Jackson collected a total of 1 50 in Haish avenue area, selling vegetables and baskets to neighbors to aid the DeKalb Red Cross Japanese relief effort. They delivered the funds to the Free National Bank on Saturday afternoon, hoping their names appear on the contributor list tomorrow.
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Labanese Relief Fund
DeKalb Red Cross
A. G. Brooke
M. L. Jackson
Toowhern
Haish Avenue
Free National Bank
Tractor Road Work for Three Days Demonstration
Announcement this afternoon details a four wheel drive tractor demonstration on Plank road south of DeKalb. It will run Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday at all hours. Willian Recknow and W A Van Hort will supervise and be on site during the display to explain road work advantages. Residents from the vicinity and nearby areas are expected to attend.
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Plank Road
DeKalb
Willian Recknow
W. A. van Hort
Tharee
Nnh Y Frem
Calcutta Shaken by Severe Early Morning Earthquake
Calcutta India Sept 10 The city woke to a severe earthquake with residents rushing into streets in night attire. Panic spread across parts of the metropolis though officials reported no significant building damage. The tremor caused widespread alarm among natives and observers as the quake subsided.
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Pittedreese
Calcutta
India
Calccutta
Careless Driver Damages Machines While Parked
Five fellows riding a large machine backed from the front of Lundberg's store yesterday. They collided with a parked machine, damaging its fender which will need replacement. The other machine sustained no damage and the number of the involved vehicle remains with the authorities.
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Lundberg
Yester
Fly-Dip Sale For Cattle At Sector's Store
A special sale advertises Fly-Dip for cattle protection at Sector's, priced at $1.00 per gallon. The offer appears on a small ad segment with the quantity 236 noted.
Fulton to Decide It Affects Illinois Utility Law
Judge William Fulton will rule Thursday on Kaneville Partners and Illinois Commerce Commission action to make permanent the temporary injunction barring Israel Joseph Aurora scrap iron dealer from junking the Chicago Aurora DeKalb railroad property. Attorneys argued Saturday that public utilities regulation resides with the Public Utility Commission and that the circuit court lacks authority to permit junking defunct lines, exposing a potential Illinois precedent.
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William Fulton
Circuit
Kaneville Partners
Illinois Commerce Commission
Touke
Israel Joseph
Aurora Scrap Iron
Chicago, Aurora & DeKalb
Read
Fulton
Circuit Court
Geneva
Edward L. Lyon
Public Utility Commission
Eyey
Perton
Cw Rowey
Dofaser Pub Ice
Gasoline Fire Alarm at Sawyer & Sons Station
An overflow of gasoline at the Sawyer & Sons filling station early Sunday spilled and ignited, drawing the fire department. Fire crews responded quickly, returning after containment with minimal damage aside from the spilled gasoline.
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Sawyer & Sons
Beating Bandits and Guarding Cash in Safe Incident
In Chicago on September 10 a severely wounded soda bartender John Curtain fought off four bandits with a gun. He routed the quartet and told police there was $6,400 in the safe. Lincoln J. Carter’s master creation, The Eleventh Hour, is scheduled with performances at 7:30 and 9:10.
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Chicago
Ill
John Curtain
Curtain
Lincoln J
Labor Body in Session Today With Decatur
Seven hundred delegates are expected to attend the state convention of the American Federation of Labor in Decatur Illinois. The debate will include unification of labor groups into one national body and the Hillsboro strike topic. Reports will cover the Taylor Springs American Zinc plant controversy and the cooperative state movement. News from Springfield and Illinois lawmakers will be summarized.
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iBy United Press
Decatur
American Federaion of Labor
Loa Wate
Hillsboro
Taylor Springs
In'erest
Springfield
Dedicate New Malta Library On Saturday
Malta's new library was dedicated with pomp on Saturday night as doors opened to the public. The program began at 7 30 with the Malta band, then speakers Rev F H Brown Rev James Landis Supervisor George Bertlett Mrs William A Phelps library board president Principal Homar Curtis Wheaton College president Blanchard and others. Mrs Phelps praised Burr B Smiley and Dr Norman Pridge for generosity in land and $5 000 for the building. Public invited to inspect interiors and books with new acquisitions planned and Beulah Harrington named librarian.
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Malta
Malta Band
F. H. Brown
Congregational Church
James Landis
Methodist Church
George Bertlett
William A. Phelps
Homar Curtis
J. J. Plapp
Blanchard
Wheaton College
Phelps
Burr B. Smiley
Norman Pridge
Smiley
Bridge
Beulah Harrington
Large Crowd of Shoppers Saturday Night in De Kalb
A large Saturday night crowd filled De Kalb as shoppers parked cars along the highway and side streets. Police noted no accidents despite dense congestion, with some streets blocked and alley entrances allowing limited passage through the business district.
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DeKalb
Grapes Plentiful Warned By J S Cusson Vineyards
J S Cusson, owner of a large vineyard in this region, sent a basket of grapes to The Chronicle. He says the crop is plentiful this year and urges early orders to meet demand. If the quality matches today’s sample, buyers should have little cause for complaint.
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J. S. Cusson
Mr. Cusson
Enrollment soars at We Township High this fall
Reports this afternoon show over 500 students enrolled at We Township High, a record turnout prompting immediate need for a new building now in final stages. A full count awaits after students return from vacations in the coming days. Also note tonight's screenings of The Eleventh Hour and The Thrills at 7:30 and 9:10.
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We Township High School
Ster
Wreck of Seven Destroyers Off California Claims Dozens
United Press reports that twenty two sailors are dead or missing after seven US Navy destroyers crashed on rocks near Point Arguello and Santa Barbara while fog shrouded the coast. Survivors say bullion aboard the Cuba was valued at $195000, with many rescued to San Diego.
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United Press
Los Angeles
Calif
Santa Barbara
Cal
Holland
Cuba
Federal Actic
San Miguel Island
San Pedro
Pacific
Point Arguella
Japan
Delphi
Young
Chauncey
Woodbury
Fuller
S. P. Lee
Nicholas
Conroy
Navy Department
Youn
San Diego
Pearson
Screw
Washington, D. C.e
United States Navy
California
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Mayfield
Mafta
Harry Swanson
Ada LeMarble
B. W. Magnus
First Lutheran Church
Wal Fairview
Bannister
Dulin
Minn
Charles Larson
Oak Street
P.M. Webster
Pairview
ELKS
John C. Killian
Llinois
de Casional
The
Reds Crags
Hoon
Uekalb
TwKalth
Lincoln J. Carter
B. M
Shirley Mason
Charles Ding Peny
Rooster Office
Dag Jones
Star 10
F. E
Brooke and
Jackson
Annetta Schreck
Frank Bambridge
E. L. Larsen Congregational Church
Aidt J
Pan-Hellenic Society
P. E. Lundberg
M. E
Harry Weeks
Ernest Firestead
Malta Crossing
Tokio-Yokohama
T. Honda
Kamakura
Oitieee S. Kameda
T. Shirase
T. Sano
At the Star
New _ Malta Library
J.S. Cusson
Usher
Princess Theatre
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