Man Killed in Accident at Rochelle Crossing
Dr. William Paterson aged 65 of West Mains died at Rochelle Hospital after his auto, a Chevrolet sedan, was struck by a Chicago and North Western engine at a dangerous crossing west of Rose. His wife, Mrs. Paterson, is in serious condition with ribs broken and internal injuries. The couple were returning from a visit to the Trenholm home. two children Harold and Martin of West Plains, Mo, are notified. Funeral arrangements pending.
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William Paterson
West Mains
Rochelle Hospital
Chicago, & North Western
Kennedy Crossing
Rose
Patterson
Rochelle
Daniel Tilton
Plage Center
Tilton
Watterson
Young DeKalb Man Wins Essay Prize
G L Grandhelm of DeKalb won a Dry Goods Reporter and Economist prize for an essay on returned hats. The piece discussed adjustments he would make to improve eligibility and fit, written cleverly with clear thought on the topic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeKalb
G. L. Grandhelm
Silverman Dry Goods
Economist
Husband Kills Wife Then Dies In Separate Suicide
Domestic troubles blamed for the murder suicide in Springfield. Thomas Batsle Balsley shot his wife as he drove to the country, then killed himself. She died later at a Jacksonville hospital. Police found him dead in the roadster.
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United Press
Springfield
Thomas Batsle Balsley
Grove
Ten
Jacksonville
Plan for Kiwanis talk envisions DeKalb growth
Rodney Trandon of Illinois Loyal Order of Moose spoke at the Kiwanis noon meeting on how a larger city might grow. He cited attracting industries to DeKalb, forming a factory trust fund with Batavia club help, and a city commission to oversee site selection while noting DeKalb could reach about 20,100 residents in ten years if industry is drawn in.
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Rodney Trandon
Iinois Department
The
Loyal Order of Moose
Kiwanis Club
Branden
DeKalb Kinamans
Brandon
F. W. Field
Hiss
DeKalb
Morandon
Batavian Club
Chicago
DeKalb, Stated Mr. Brandon
Mr. Brandon
McGlynn Brothers Released From County Jail
Raymond and Johnny McGlynn, arrested for looting freight cars in the city this summer, were released from the county jail after serving 30 days of a 60 day sentence. Each brother faced a $1000 fine plus costs, with $29.50 paid to cover costs and the rest covered by time served. The circuit court had petitioned for discharge due to inability to pay fines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Fd
Jonny McGlynn
Three Boys Bitten By Roaming College Area Dog
Three Nal training school pupils near the state college campus have been bitten by a stray dog that has roamed the area since the college opened. One boy was bitten on the arm on his way home and another incident occurred last Tuesday. An employee of the college is said to have been bitten as well. Police plan to pursue the dog if found.
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College Ee
Nal
State College
Cmpus
Garden Club to Meet at Clark Home Tuesday
DeKalb Garden club members will gather at JG Clark home Tuesday evening for a picnic supper and an address by Dr Spickerman on succession of blooms. A report on the recent city flower show will also be presented highlighting record exhibits at the Innovation venue.
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DeKalb Garden Club
JG. Clark
Spickerman
Garden Club
Belle and Zoller Coal Co weighs consolidation bid
St Louis dispatch says the Belle and Zoller Coal Company backed by an eastern banking group is attempting to consolidate many major mines in Illinois fifth and ninth mining districts. Also notes price drop on an Overland Standard Sedan to 698 dollars delivered at North Side Garage, 212 North Second Street.
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United Tress
St. Louis
Belle and Zoller Coal Company
Eastern Banking Group
North Side
North Second Street
Walker and Waterman in Tight New York Primary Fight
As New York Citys toughest primary nears its end police prepared for possible trouble at the polls. A sweeping shift added 50 patrols per precinct and officers received election law briefings. Figures favor Walker for the Democrats and Waterman for the Republicans, with Wall Street backing both.
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Tatteress
New York
N.Y
Treud
Manhattan
Ellis Self Dies in California Brother of Local Figure
Ellis Self 68, brother of Arthur Self of this city and once linked to the Hyish building project, died suddenly in Palo Alto California. He had previously lived here and helped with the Sixth and Lincoln Highway era. Relatives said his death was unexpected and that he had been in good health prior to the sudden collapse.
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Ellis Sel
Arthur Self
Hh Homme
Palo Alta
California
Otmweiey
Tetsudhy Menu
Mr. Self
Eld Hyish
Electrinworth
Lisse
Cultorny
Allens Leave Tomorrow for Tour of South
Mr and Mrs W E Allen and grandson Marvin Allen depart tomorrow for a motor tour visiting several southern Ninos cities. They will spend time in West Frankfort where they have kin. The trip offers DeKalb residents a chance to observe ongoing rehabilitation work since last spring after a damaging tornado.
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W. E. Allen
Marvin Allen
DeKalb
West Frankfort
Aml
Allen Lave
Klan Issue in Detroit Mayor Race Surfaces
A letter allegedly from Ku Klux Klan members is cited as a political factor in Detroit as the mayoral race enters its final stretch. The letter accuses opponents of Klan involvement, while the mayor, seeking re election in November, has not yet indicated if he will respond to the unsigned missive.
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Uilncu
Willard McEwen Enters Harvard as Assistant
Willard McEwen son of Judge and Mrs J W Mero of South First street will graduate from high school and the University of Minnesota. He departs Sunday for Harvard to take an assistant position in chemistry while working toward his veteran degree. He is a chemistry major with honors and has studied at Lieh seteol and the state teachers college.
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Willard McEwen
J. W. Mero
South First Street
Hich School
Universty of
Minnis
Harvard
The
State University
Hich
State
Lieh Seteol
Enlless
Thie City
Beewmins
Eesteny College
Murders Tied to Seer Running Hiedieon Case Near Collinsville
In a Sunday tragedy near Collinsville two bodies were found in a luxury car. They were identified as Mr and Mrs John Dorsey owners of a local fishing resort. The man appeared battered. the woman suffered crushed injuries. Police arrested Domes after a bar disturbance. It is unclear if the killings relate to ongoing beer distribution activity in the county.
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Collinsville
John Dorsey
More Students Enter College For Fall Work
More students entered the state teachers college this morning as fall quarter enrollment rises. The state college reports the largest attendance in its history with over 185 young men registering. The senior college also shows increased attendance.
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State Teachers College
ASI
Pridiy
Eftire
Bedouins Capture Caravan of Autoists
Bedouins ambushed an Iranian caravan of 60 passengers including A. C. Millpaugh Persia's American mineral adviser in a valley 50 miles east of Damascus, according to the Times.
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Unice Press
London
England
A. C. Millpaugh
Persia
Damascus
Times Today
Navy names board of probes for Shenandoah disaster
Secretary of the Navy Wilbur announced the personnel of the court of inquiry to investigate the Shenandoah disaster. The board will meet at Lakehurst to start soon this week and is headed by Rear Admiral Larry IP. Jones with Capt. Tul Foley as judge advocate and several other officers including Frank H. Clark, Lewis W. McBride, John HM Towers, Ralph C. Pennoyer, and R. H. Pierce.
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Srenington
D. C
Wilbur
Court of Inquiry
Shanandouwh
Lakehurst
Larry IP. Jones
General Board of the Navy
Tul Foley
Navy Experimental Laboratory
Frank H. Clark
Mavy Yards
Lewis W. McBride
Naval Construction Corps
John HM. Towers
Ralph C. Pennoyer
Germany
Los Angeles
England
R. H. Pierce
Pierce
Southern Mob Attacks Pair of Wild Women
In Jacksonville Florida a mob of about 150 men tarred and feathered two young white women who had left a city prison farm after a 30 day sentence for disorderly conduct. The women were driven to a secluded spot, tarred and tethered, then dropped downtown in sack clothing with orders to leave town. They later escaped from a nearby rooming house, leaving their clothing behind.
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United Press
Jacksonville
Fla
Jacksonvillle
Organ Recital Adds Regular Feature at First Baptist
Last evening at First Baptist church an impromptu organ recital by Prof. M. A. Raddatz lasted about fifteen minutes before the regular service. The event proved popular and will become a permanent, formal part of Sunday evening observances with programs announced in the Saturday paper and church bulletins.
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First Baptist Church
M. A. Raddatz
Pulleitin
Merger of Armour Morris & Company Dismissed in Pact
Washington sept 14 secretary of agriculture Jardine dismissed the complaint against the Armour Morris merger under the Packers and Stock Yards Act. The purchase valued at 30 million dollars aimed to cut costs and boost sales, not fix prices or restrain trade. The decision followed a White House review and a finding that the conduct did not violate the act. The action was dismissed without prejudice with caution that future violations could bring action.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Secretary of Agriculture
Jardine Today
Mammoth Armour Meat Packing
Morris
Wallace
Packers and Stock Yards Act
Armour Company
Morris Company
Jardine
Coolidge
White House
Armour & Company
Morris & ‘Company
Gore
Conference on Health Held Saturday at DeKalb
The regional health conference drew delegates from surrounding counties and featured speakers from national and state health groups. Notable presenters included Mrs. Mary F. Sinks of the National Tuberculosis Association and Dr. J. W. Pettit, president of the Illinois Tuberculosis Association, among others.
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Methodist Church
Innovation Grill
DeKalb
Mary F. Sinks
National Tuberculosis Association
Jayne B. Kerr
Illinois
Confer Today on Situation in Coal Mines
Milford Pennsylvania September 14 United Mine Workers President John L. Lewis met Governor Pinchot in the second confidential conference on settling the coal strike involving 150000 anthracite miners Major W W Inglis chaired the operators committee and Pinchot exchanged remarks with him Saturday Neither side commented on the talks
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Wutted Press
Milford
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Pinchot
W. W. Inglis
Illinois Cleaners and Dyers to open at East End Shop
Illinois Cleaners and Dyers DeKalb will locate in East End Style Shop, not at Louis Leo tailoring shop, per today’s announcement. The St. Charles concern has already arranged openings in the city.
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Illinois Cleaners and Dyers
East End
Ilinois Cleaners and Dyers DeKalb
Louis Leo
St. Charles
Weather outlook for tonight and Tuesday shows showers probable
Mostly overcast conditions continue into tonight and Tuesday with chances of showers. Temperatures expected to stay near current values with little movement.
Egyptian swimmer Helmy nears Dover after long Channel swim
Bulletin from Dover reports Helmy, the Egyptian swimmer, leaving Cape Gris Nez at 6:00 am and sighted by a steamer at 4:30 pm, eight and a half miles from the English shore. By 7:00 pm he was eight miles from land, swimming strongly against the tide with favorable conditions, expected to reach shore around midnight if he endures the cold.
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United Press
Dover
England
Helmy
Cape Gris Nez
Take Negro as Terrorizer of Southern City
Six Nashville victims identify Henry Horn as the masked raider who attacked homes, slashed throats, and evaded police in a nocturnal terror spree. Horn, shot in the thigh while tried to enter more houses, denies being the marauder amid ongoing investigations by North Nashville detectives. A separate Columbus case reports a prowling robber slashing Alberta Perry, 14, near death, with no motive or suspect yet found.
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Nashville
Tenn
Nashvillel
Henry Horn
North Nashville
Horn
Columbus
Ohio
Alblerta Perry
Salvation Army
Purchases of Coal Increase in This State
Illinois industrial activity steadied with a surge in coal purchases as southern mines saw a 30 day spike driven by winter demand. The anthracite strike fears boosted bituminous coal buying while most industries held steady. Bloomington foresees continued prosperity due to strong building values.
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Chicago
Ill
Southern Illinois
Illinois Department of Labor
Illinois
Bloomington
Heavy Floods In China Take Toll Of Lives
London by Aniea rnessy reports floods of the Yellow River breaking dikes in Show Chang district Shantung. About 1 000 villages inundated as water 55 feet deep in places and surrounding villages flooded. Dispatch estimates 3 000 drowned.
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China
Aniea
Chaplin Film The Gold Rush Opens At DeKalb
Chaplin's The Gold Rush, touted as his greatest picture, opens at DeKalb Theatre for a five day engagement starting tomorrow. Written by Chaplin and filmed under his supervision, the story is described as unusual and not typical of his work. Early reviews from Chicago and other cities praise the film highly.
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Chaplin
Charles Chaplin
DeKalb Theatre
Chicago
DeKalb
Malone Store Expansion Planned on Lincoln Highway
The M F Malone store seeks a 15 by 25 foot rear addition to add basement and main floor space. A new rear 15 foot wing and a merchandise chute will speed unloading. Construction could start within days with completion in five weeks to ease crowded basements and floors before the Thanksgiving rush.
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M. F. Malone
Lincoln Highway
Malone
Inquiry to be started in air feud involving Mitchell
Washington September 14 Col William Mitchell likely to be summoned before President Coolidges aircraft inquiry to testify on incompetence charges The board may view the court martial as minor and Mitchelts role in aircraft changes as limited San Antonio Texas September 14 Mitchell refuses to answer Admiral Moffet denial of inefficiency charges saying Talk is cheap and I have no statement to make The investigation machinery is beginning to work and I am satisfied
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United Press
Washington, D. C
William Mitchell
Coolidge
Special Board of Aircraft
Mitchell
San Antonio
Texas
William A. Moffett
Dr. J. S. Brown Heads to Chicago for College Building Plan
Dr. J. Stanley Brown president of the state teachers college departed this afternoon for Chicago to confer with the department of purchases and constructing regarding the proposed college building funded by state appropriation. The facility will sit at the southern end of the athletic field and no start date has been announced. Plans and specifications by a state architect await approval from the department of construction.
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J. Stanley Brown
State Teachers College
Chicago
Department of
The
State College
Department of Construction
Rodgers Prefers Sea Duty Over Navy Aeronautics Post
Commander John Rodgers informed Secretary Wilbur by radio from Honolulu that he would remain with the seaplane forces rather than accept the position as assistant chief of the bureau of aeronautics, unless his services were deemed more valuable in the department.
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Rodgers
United Press
Washington, D. C
John Rodgers
PN9-1
Secretary of the Navy
Wilbur
Navy Bureau of Aeronautics
Honolulu
Wisconsin girl dies after illegal operation in Chicago
Elizabeth Welter aged 22 from Sturgeon Bay Wisconsin died in Chicago from a criminal operation. Police charge says midwife Dr Lucy Hagenow of Chicago was arrested in connection with the case.
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Wisconsin
United Press
Chicago
Elizabeth Welter
Sturgeon Bay
Wis
Lucy Hagenow
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