Britain vows firm stand in Dardanelles defense
London dispatch reports the British cabinet endorses continued defense of the neutral Dardanelles zone amid Kemalist signals. Downing Street states policy aims to keep empire united against Turkish moves, with Newfoundland pledging support to Lloyd George’s Turkish policy.
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London
England
Dardanelles
Downingtreet
France
Foreign Office
Kemal
Lloyd George
Newfoundland
Paris
Belgrade
Downing Street
Admiralty
Desiryer
Gibraltar
War Office
Athens
Greece
Mstapha Kemal
Adrianople
Smyrna
Corstantinop
Turkey
Mustarha Kemal
Constan Finanle
Feve
Rosnorus
Constantinople
Chann
Royal Sussex Regiment
Col Shittlesworth
Mustanha Kemal
Italy
Nantes
Neer
Arrest Editor for Contempt of High Court
G. V. Saunders editor of the Memphis Press was arrested in Memphis on a contempt charge for publishing an editorial criticizing the courts and a case involving Jacob Cohen. He posted a $1,000 bond after release on his own recognizance. Saunders attacked injunctions and commented on a pending case, with authorities accusing him of ridiculing the court and Washington. Meanwhile, political action over the Fordney McCumber bonus bill continued as President Harding prepared to veto. Senate votes edged toward sustaining the veto, while House expected to pass the bill.
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Cauearress
Memphis
Tenn
G. V. Saunders
Memphis Press
Saunder
Jacob Cohen
Labor Review
Saunders
Daugherty
Ross
Wilkerson
Cohen
Washington, D.C
Soho
Houston
Texas
Congress
Harding
Fordney McCumber
Honus
Senate
House
Freight Engine Jumps Tracks Near Lincoln Highway
A Northwestern freight engine derailed about 20 feet south of the Union Grove Lincoln highway grade crossing on Sunday morning. The drive wheels sank into the roadbed, and it took the day to reset the engine and repair the roadbed. No injuries reported. Also, the Princess theatre tonight shows "Back Pay" with possible questions on happiness wealth or satisfaction from work.
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Northwestern
Lincoln Highway
Union Grove
Princess Theatre
Auto crash near Batavia injures Batavia travelers
Mr and Mrs Arthur T Rogers of Batavia and family escaped with minor injuries after a Marmon collision with a Ford near Col George Fabyans Gard Geneva while driving to Chicago. Repairs estimated at 700 dollars for the Marmon. Mrs Kinner sustained cuts after head and shoulders went through a windshield.
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Arthur T. Rogers
Batavia
Rogers
Frank Rogers
Alta Rogers J
Charlie Simpson
Chicago
George Fabyans
Geneva
Ford
C. M. Kinner
Maple Park
Kinner
Rovers
Great Meeting Held by the Elks Last Evening
Elks lodge held a special meeting to decide on moving to new quarters. Members debated timing and approved arrangements to relocate at the earliest convenience, with several committees advancing proposals for the work. The group aims to house the order in a premier northern state location within months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks Lodge
Nove
Rally Day at Congo Church Draws Crowded Services
Sunday marked the annual rally day at the Congo Church with the Sunday school advancing to higher classes and additional exercises. Prof. C. E. Montgomery led the Sunday school, and Rev. F. M. Webster preached the morning sermon as the church room filled to capacity.
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Congregational Church
C. E. Montgomery
F. M. Webster
Untermeyer Urges Immediate Daugherty Impeachment Hearings
Samuel Untermeyer, a New York lawyer, urged immediate Senate impeachment hearings against Attorney General Daugherty in a telegram to Representative Keller. He criticized the House judiciary committee for delaying hearings until December, arguing the delay harms enforcement of antitrust laws and the public relief sought.
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Untermeyer
Washington, D. C
Daugherty
Senate
Samuel Untermeyer
New York
Representative Keller
Minnesota
House Judiciary Committee
John P Kane Installing an X Ray Machine in EC Building
DeKalb physician surgeon Dr John P Kane is installing a new X ray machine in his EC building office. He says he has used similar equipment and aims to have the machine fully installed and operating soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Kane
DeKalb
Miners Found Dead at Argonaut Mine in 22 Day Tragedy
Corpses of 47 Argonaut mine workers were recovered after a 22 day battle with explosion and gas fire deep 4250 feet underground. Rescue teams breached three bulkheads to reach a pile of bodies as notes warned of deadly gas and impending suffocation.
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Tasted Press
Argonaut
Jackson
Cal
Argonaut Mine
William S. Sessel
Ridings
Sten
Son Stabs Parents in Quarrel in Chicago Home
In Chicago Illinois Joseph and Angela Tedesco were fatally wounded by their 17 year old son Tony who gained entry through a window after an argument. Tony slashed them with a butcher knife and fled.
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Chicago
Mil
Joseph
Angela Tedesco
Tony
Kirkland Brakeman Injured at Lanark
Kirkland brakeman Weaver of Kirkland fell from a refrigerator car to the engine tank on the C M and St P line at Lanark on Friday. He broke both bones in one leg, and the fracture was reduced at Savanna hospital.
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Weaver
Kirkland
Lanark
Savanna Hospital
Better Baby Conference Comes to DeKalb Next Month
County medical society and steel company sponsor a better baby conference in DeKalb on October 17 drawing all county towns. Miss Jackson and county nurse Mrs. Gruetzman plan the program with Mrs. Elizabeth Ball from the state board of Springfield to speak in the afternoon, followed by educational moving pictures. Women's clubs will invite mothers to attend, and a full program will be announced later.
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County Medical Society
Steel Company
Miss Jackson
DeKalb
Mary Gruetzman
Elizabeth Ball
State Board of
Springfield
Robbery at Waterman Store Ends With Partial Loot Found
A dawn break in DeKalb reveals entry through an alley door at Waterman. Six silk shirts, two hats, collars, ties, hose, cull links, and about $16 in cash were taken. firm estimates loss at $100. Jimmie used by burglar found in office. rear door left open. Police and American Legion plan a Waterman sale day and parade with concerts, a ball, and sports events all day.
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Anderson Brothers
William Seeley
Airm
Carl Swanson
A. QO
F. G. Anderson
jMight
DeKalb
First Down Call On the Gridiron
Football season begins with Secor offering footballs at 1.75 for boys and youths, promoting healthy athletic fun through a month long sale. Michigan peaches advertised at 188 dollars offer further local commerce. Telephone numbers 789 and 967 listed for orders.
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Secor
Michigan
Believe Seventh Street Should Be Fixed Now
Residents between DeKalb and Sycamore urge action on Seventh Street repair after cement road completion and nearby grading. North Seventh Street remains rough with risk of front-wheel or spring damage as city and township share responsibility for different segments. Drivers say pavement issues persist from Lincoln Highway to the cement road.
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DeKalb
Sycamore
North Seventh Street
Linecoln
Seventh Street
Farm Meeting at Maple Park Draws Crowd
S. Fred Cummings, the farm bureau organizer, spoke forcefully to Maple Park rural and town residents last night about maintaining farm bureau work. He has spent many days in DeKalb county, lecturing multiple times daily to build support for the farm bureau organizations.
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S. Fred Cummings
Tariff Bill Signed Today Amid Senate Vote
In a unanimous consent move the senate will vote this afternoon on the conference report to the tariff bill, already passed by the House. The bill, after the vote, will be sent to the White House for the president to sign at once. An I O O F dance is planned for Saturday night at Nelsons Orch in Ord Fellows hall.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
Senate
House
White House
Bonus Bill Doom In Senate As House Near Vote
President Harding vetoes the 4 billion dollar soldier bonus bill after sending a long message to Congress. The House appears likely to pass the measure while the Senate shows opposition. The last poll noted in Washington, D. C., on September 19 indicated the veto was likely.
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Washington, D. C
Harding
Congress
Capitol
DeKalb Brother of Alfred Wilkinson Dies in Rochelle
Mrs James Burt of DeKalb mourns the death of her brother Alfred W Wilkinson born 1857 in Mayfield township. He married Belle Coffin and they had nine children Emmet Laney Chester Harold Livya Donald Dorothy Charles Robert and Stanley. Survived by sisters Elizabeth Crandel Fairfax S D and John Wilkinson Holden Mo. Funeral Thursday at 1 30 pm at Mayfield home.
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James Burt
DeKalb
Alfred W. Wilkinson
Rochelle
Mr. Wilkinson
Mayfield Township
Belle Coffin
Emmet Laney
Chester
Harold
Livya
Donald
Dorothy
Charles
Robert
Stanley
Elizabeth Crandel
Fairfax
S. D
John Wilkinson
Holden
Mayfield
Keep Up Fight on Strike Writ in Court Today
United Press reports railroad shopmen pressed their legal fight against a Daugherty injunction as Judge Wilkerson struck 283 government affidavits for unsigned statements. Nearing the hearing’s end, peace on the rails grew with several lines like Southern and Monon announcing agreement and men returning to work. About 59,000 workers were back on duty yesterday.
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United Press
Chicago
Daugherty
Wilkerson
Southern
Monon
Two Chicago Doctors to Attend City Tuberculosis Clinic
Dr Palmer and Dr Hayes both of Chicago and renowned in tuberculosis work will attend the next tuberculosis clinic at the welfare building of the American Steel & Wire company on October 3. Expanded plans aim to examine more patients guided by the DeKalb County Medical Society and city public health nurses.
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City
Palmer
Hayes
Chicago
American Steel & Wire Company
DeKall County Medical Society
Body of unidentified woman found on Short Beach near Boston
Boston police uncover murder as a body washed ashore at Short Beach. The victim, an unnamed attractive woman, had her throat cut and limbs bound, with two rings on her left hand, a plain gold band and an opal set. The scene suggests foul play as investigators search for clues.
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Boston
Mass
Short Beach
Here
Death Comes After Fight of Many Months
Lemuel Phillips, 28, of Mt. Vernon Indiana, died at DeKalb County Sanitarium after a protracted illness. He was brought from Oak Park in June. Miss Bess Everett, who left her Chicago job to care for him, is praised for her devoted work. Remains to be taken to Mt. Vernon for burial, accompanied by Miss Everett.
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Lemuel Phillips
Mt. Vernon
Ind
DeKalb County Sanitarium
Mr. Phillips
Oak Park
Bess Everett
Chicago
Everett
Twelfth Street Woman Hurt in Street Car Accident
Mrs. A. J. Kaiser, injured days ago after falling from a street car at Locust and Fourth, was hurt more severely than initially reported. Her skirt snagged on the door or stepped on by a passenger, sending her forward to strike her arm and shoulder. Reports say she must stay from work and endures great inconvenience.
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A. J. Kaiser
Locust
Fourth Street
Eckhardt Improves in Hospital After Tall Fall
William G Hernarat, injured Sunday in a 30 foot tree fall, is reported resting easier at Sycamore hospital. Eckhardt is said to have sustained a shoulder fracture and other injuries, with word from the hospital noting some improvement and relief among local friends. A separate ad mentions the film "School Days" with showtimes at 7 30 and 9 16 at Star Play House.
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William G. Hernarat
Sycamore Hospital
Mr. Eckhardt
Star Playhouse
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Cleveland
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Waterman
American Legion
American ‘Legion
Taarranach
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Methodist Church
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O'May
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Lincoln Inn
Twelfth Street
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