Explosion near Morgan offices shocks Wall Street
A major blast on Wall Street near J. P. Morgan and Company killed fifteen people and injured many more. Police consider dynamite in a wagon or a bomb as likely causes while workers fled as fire crews and troops secured Broad and Wall streets.
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United Press
New York
N. Y
J. P. Morgan and Company
Wall Street
Morgan
Manhattan
Brooklyn Bridge
Financial District
Pearl Street
Morgan Poartiers
Junius Spencer Morgan
J. P Morgin
Wally Street
Broad Street
Assay Office
Morgen
Assay
United States Sub Treasury
Broad and
Wall Streets
Morgan Institution
T.N.T
Wall
Clark
Wdict
J. P. Morgan
Broad
Bronx
New York Stock Exchange
Motwlay
Cotton Exchange
Sterling Club Plays Golf At Kishwaukee Rinks
Fourteen members of the Sterling Country Club arrived this morning and were escorted to the Kishwaukee rinks for a luncheon, an afternoon of golf with local players, and dinner this evening. They came determined to catch Kishwaukee players.
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Sterling Country Club
Ward inquest reports accidental death after train collision
The inquest into Iva J. Ward's death concluded it was accidental, caused by being struck by a train Tuesday noon. The Nelson undertaker's witnesses described Ward entering the car, with no witness directly seeing the moment of impact. The funeral is set for tomorrow at 2:30 PM from the Leonard farm residence.
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Iva J. Ward
Nelson
Wilors
Mr. Ward
Leonard Farm
Workmen Busy Cleaning Polling Places After Primaries
After the primaries the city workmen will clean up numerous polling places littered with waste paper. Many workers are described as quite untidy, and the cleanup will take time given the mess.
Last Concert of Season Tonight at Huntley Park
The final concert of the season is tonight at Huntley Park at 7:30 featuring the band Men for the People. The program will be a surprise for music lovers and not announced until the concert begins.
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Huntley Park
Idle freight cars counted in DeKalb County survey
DeKalb County voting delegates George A. Fox and F B Townsend report 9 294 cars listed at 494 stations in 46 counties with 936 cars not moved for one week or more. The census, first by farmers, covers Malta Rollo Waterman Wilkinson and Shabbona and notes a 10 percent idle rate.
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DeKalb County
Thellinois Agricultural Association
Malta
Rollo
Waterman
Wilkinson
Shabbona
George A. Fox
F. B. Townsend
Sycamore
Fast Team to Play Here Next Sunday
Hawthornes bring their fast ball squad to town for a Sunday clash with DeKalb. The locals aim to trip the visitors, citing DeKalb’s recent rise as Cantwell and Asmusson form the battery while Glep and Vose handle the infield for LoKalb.
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Hawthornes
DeKalb
Cantwell
Asmusson
Elawthorne Nine
Glep
Vose
LoKalb
Condition of Strikers More Critical Today
In London on September 16 the condition of hunger strikers and a Sinn Fein statement described deteriorating health. Officials denied efforts to feed the strikers while reports said eleven Cork hunger strikers were in worse condition and expected to be released.
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London
England
McSweeney
Sinn Penn
Offis
Cork
Doubtful results as canvass continues in DeKalb County
The canvassing board struggles through tally sheets as results remain uncertain for state attorney and coroner. Cassius Ouist may lead for state attorney by under 20 votes, with Dr Carl Wilkinson seen as coroner nominee but margins unclear. Ballots are slow, with possible further changes anticipated tonight or tomorrow.
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Cassius Oust
Carl Willikinson
Waterman
DeKalb
DeKalb County
Oglesby
Dick Barr
Joliet
B. J. Brundage
Justus Johnson
Aurora
Fuller
Dr Wrigh
Henry Allen
Whiteside County
General Assembly
Tourtillot
A. G. Harris
Bers
Byers
John Byers
Col. J. Copley
Frank McCarthy
Elsin
Election Vote Posted Here Last Evening
Hundreds of people called into the office last night about yesterday’s election results. Voters were disappointed by slow returns due to a heavy ballot and many homes per ballot. Some judges worked until 1:30 a.m. to finish counting.
Suspect Eugene Le Roy Weds in Uruguay City
Montevideo dispatch reports Eugene Le Roy, long sought as the Detroit to New York wife killer, was married today in Uruguay City aboard the British steamer Dryden. The marriage follows Le Roy being held in custody here as the suspect in the murder case.
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United Presay
Montevideo
Uruguay
Eugene Leroy
Detroit
New York
Dryden
Flame Thrower Now to Burn Bugs in Local Gardens
The war era flame thrower may be used to exterminate the web beet worm causing havoc in gardens. J C Ross of the public works department advocates its use to repel the pests.
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United Press
Calgary
Alberta
Germany
J.C. Ross
Public Works Department
Chronicle advocates county representation in 15th district race
The Chronicle criticizes slick politicians and urges Lee county to back Allen to ensure Whiteside county participation. It supports Whiteside independents and argues DeKalb should treat Whiteside fairly, pledging support to any Whiteside man running independently.
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Les County
Henry Allen
Whiteside County
DeKalb County
Lee County
Allen
Whiteside
the Chronicle
Tait
The
Chronicle
Dixon
Theounty
Burr Smiley
Wisteside
Henry Aton
Fall Weddings Apparent Increase Reported
Fall wedding licenses rise with nine couples listed in DeKalb area records. Names include Clarence Tewksbury and Lillian Stackley, Thore Thorson and Hilda Halvorson, Fred Meyers and Lindberg, Edna Peterson and Emil Cederstrom, John Meier and Laura Wussler, and others from Sycamore DeKalb Rockford Marengo and Sandwich.
Cement road opens to Rochelle from DeKalb traffic route
Motorists can follow the cement road west of DeKalb to Rochelle now open from the ridden corner to Rochelle. Drivers should use Lincoln Highway west to Normal Road then follow east and west junctions to connect to the new cement road recently completed, attracting many tourists.
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DeKalb
Rochelle
Lincoln Highway
Await Wilson's Role in Democratic National Campaign
President Wilson's active participation in the Democratic national campaign is awaited with interest in Washington. White House officials say no definite plan or course of action is yet known, leaving speculation on how he will engage in the campaign.
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Wilson
Washington, D. C
White House
Highway Robbers Continue Tire-Game Work on Sycamore Road
Reports to the sheriff describe highwaymen returning to the old tire game on the Sycamore road between here and Electric Park last night. Two or three cars stopped but observers saw through the ruse before the robbers could emerge. Deputies searched the area but found no trace of the offenders.
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Sycamore Road
Here
Electric Park
Death of Mrs. Mary Stone Belvidere Portland Burial
Mrs. Mary Stone formerly of Belvidere died in Portland Oregon. She had lived with Mrs Dunleavy for years and returned home about a year ago for burial in Belvidere Saturday night. Granddaughter Richel Olson accompanied the body. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at her sister home in Belvidere. Mrs Dunleavy and son Harry attended.
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Mary Stone
Belvidere
Portland
Oregon
DeKalb Leader Eyes Weekend Semi Pro League Plan
A Rockford club figure proposes a new semi pro baseball league including DeKalb Dixon Rochelle Sterling Belvidere and Rockford. Games would be held Saturdays and Sundays with optimism this league could become a viable circuit and water tested by Mr Bell a successful baseball manager.
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Ute Rockigew Threeleagve
DeKalb
Dixon
Rochelle
Sterling
Belvidere
Rockford
Bell
Quota Set for DeKalb County Salvation Army Appeal
DeKalb County must raise 3409 dollars as its share of the Salvation Army drive. The quota was fixed by the State Advisory Board based on population bank deposits and property valuation and approved by county boards at Springfield. The appeal runs October 11 to 18 with funds supporting a Boys and Girls Industrial Home and Farm. County advisory board members include A. G. Kennedy John G. Davy H. H. W. Fay and others.
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DeKalb County
Salvation Army
Uinois
Cook County
Springfield
A. G. Kennedy
John G. Davy
HH. W. Fay
Charles E. Bradt
Frank K Wasley
Willian le Pond
J. Vaughn
John P. Kane
J. M. Everett
E. Bradt
C. A. Anderson
Paul A. Nehring
F. W. Greenaway
John Boyle
L. E. Ronan
P. N. Joslin
Constance Talmadge Returns in In Search of a Sinner
Last Times Tonight at the Star will show Constance Talmadge in the comedy drama In Search of a Sinner. Screenplay promises a spicy, brisk story with a lively kick and vibrant entertainment for evening audiences.
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Constance Talmadge
Star
Thompson Lead Is Large In Illinois Primaries
United Press reports early returns show Len Small and Thompson ally leading in Illinois Republican gubernatorial and senatorial races. Cook County margins favor Small, Oglesby trails, while McKinley leads Smith downstate for the Senate nomination. Result snapshots include Chicago indicators and downstate counters.
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United
Chicago
Ill
Small
Smith
Oglesby
McKinley
Cook County
United Pessy
Len Small
Thompson
London
Orles By
Frank L. Smith
William B. McKinley
Burke
Waller
Neils Joul
William Wilson
Carl R. Chindblom
Joe Cannon
Maclay Hoyne
Michael Igoe
Robert Crowe
Lowden
Topson
FE. J. Brundage
Lowdon
Richard J. Barr Thompson
Brundage
James Hamilton Lewis
Barret O'Hara
Lewis
O'Hara
Lew Tis
Representative
Chiperfield
Carlstrom
Cclesby
Woodruff
William Hale Thompson
Downstate
Frank L. Suovith
W. B. McKinley
Sttte
J. Hamilton Lewis
Lead O'Hara
William G. McKinley
Inois
Frank J. Smith
Omta
Cox Will Hit Japan Issue In California Campaign
Governor Cox plans four day trip to California as pivotal state in 1916 campaign. He will address the Japanese problem on the Pacific coast and is ready to challenge Harding's recent speech as meaningless.
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Cox
Elko
Nev
Pacific
California
Harding
Poles Make Gains on Several Fronts in World War II
Polish forces report 5000 prisoners and occupation of Kevol across the Bug river with claims of Tartskov in Sokal. Dispatched reports say Riga talks on disarmament may fail with Joffe stating Poland must disarm to curb aggression and Russia cannot be mobilized due to many enemies.
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London
England
Warsaw
Poland
Kevol
Bug
Sokal
Tartskov
Riga
Joffe
Russia
Fellows Go Long Distance After Repairs
Ellsworth Konan and Abe oz zoni departed yesterday for Milwaukee with the American Steel and Wire truck to repair a cylinder head that blew in the east mill engine. Parts were to come from Chicago but delays sent the truck to Milwaukee. Repairs will take about a week and a half before the mill runs again.
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Ellsworth Konan
Abe Ozzoni
Milwaukee
American Steel and Wire Company
Chicago
Quebec Aims for Cheaper Newsprint Through Reforestation
Quebec plans large scale reforestation to cut newsprint costs. The province will plant two trees for every cut and deploy six hydroplanes to patrol forests with governmental and private protection efforts. The program signals cheaper newsprint for the world.
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Quebec
Hydro
Aeemmaided Instan
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