No Word Heard Here Forest Fire Drags on in California
United Press dispatches describe hundreds of miles of smoky timberlands and smouldering brush under guard by thousands of firefighters in one of California's worst fires. Fire losses were severe in Berkeley and the DeKalb fear centers on missing Talbot family members. County officials report efforts to locate George Talbot and relatives continue as noon reports raise concern about two Talbot children potentially linked to DeKalb.
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United Press
San Francisco
Cal
California
Berkeley
DeKalb
Talbot
George Talbot
George
Albert Horn
Roy Talbot
Charles Talbot
oSgecs
Talbots
Special North Western coach draws DeKalb interest
A specially built North Western coach with a self contained engine visited DeKalb last evening. The car, as large as an average coach, stood on a siding near the Illinois Power Company plant. Its purpose remained unclear, but the novel rolling stock attracted considerable attention during its stop in the yards.
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North Western
DeKalb
Illinois Power Company
Stores Close for Yom Kippur Is Report Now
In DeKalb several stores will close for Yom Kippur from tonight until tomorrow evening. The Boston Store Felton's Tire Shop Mabel's Garage David Katz and others are on the closing list observed by Jewish people nationwide.
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DeKalb
Boston
Felton’s
Mabel’s Garage
David Katz
Little Change In Condition Of Barchfield
Report from the Sycamer Hospital notes Hayes Barchfield shows no change in condition though visitors observed slightly easier breathing. Mrs Dooley remains hospitalized while Louise and John have returned home. Edmond Ecklund, injured Saturday, remains in similar condition with friends optimistic about recovery.
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Sycamer Hospital
Hayes Barchfield
Dooley
Louise
John
Edmond Ecklund
Newspapers In New York City Scarce Amid Strike
News hungry millions found scant respite today from the newspaper mine caused by strike of local press men. Early birds found a few copies of the city's foreign language papers on sale but these even disappeared quickly. The combined New York morning newspapers were sold out before the newsboys could open the packages. The strike situation, born from dissatisfaction with present wage and working conditions, was practically unchanged. The local union that started the strike made no move to end it.
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New York City
New York
N. Y
Sarly Birds
Edwardsville Woman Heads Local American Legion Auxiliary
Edwardsville Mrs W R Morgan was elected president of the American Legion Auxiliary in Danville Illinois unopposed Other officers include Mrs May Rockford retiring president Mrs Elizabeth Mann Kankakee first vice president Mrs E Haywood Berwyn second vice president Mrs Ruby Flora Joliet treasurer Mrs Lin H Griffith Danville chaplain Mrs E A Parker Peoria sergeant at arms and Mrs James Piceala Waukegan historian
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United Press
Danville
W. R. Morgan
Edwardsville
American Legion Auxiliary
May
Rockford
Elizabeth Mann
Kankakee
E. Haywood
Berwyn
Ruby Flora
Joliet
Lin H. Griffith
E. A Parker
Peoria
James Piceala
Waukegan
Carlsons Find Northern Roads Rough For Autos
Carlsons from Sycamore and relatives plan a two week trip to Canada after starting from DeKalb and Sycamore. They reached Ann Arbor Michigan and report poor road conditions for auto travel toward the northern section.
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Art Carlson
Herman Sangstet
Sycamore
Canada
Ann Arbor
Mich
Carlson
DeKalb
Dr. J. Stanley Brown To Speak At Aurora Y M C A
Dr. J Stanley Brown president of the state teachers college will address a mass meeting of Aurora men at the Aurora Y M C A Thursday evening in the Y auditorium. The talk titled Community Cooperation will cover work men of Aurora can undertake to improve the community and is expected to introduce a fundraising drive for related efforts.
Four Bandits Loot Sandoval Bank at 2 A M
Four bandits raided the First National Bank of Sandoval Tl at 2:00 a m looting 806 in currency after abducting cashier H H Velamy to force open the vault. They fled in a motor car as local authorities begin investigations.
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Tinttec Press
Sandoval, Tl
First National Bank
H. H. Velamy
Hoovers plan for railroad rate reform in farmer relief
Secretary of Commerce Herbert Hoover urged red adjusted railroad rates and consolidation as essential to cure farmer distress, arguing the rate structure underlies the whole system. Senator Borah of Idaho said he will present views to President Coolidge after a conference with the president, with no immediate move to call Congress into extra session.
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Washington, D. C
Secretary of Commerce
Herbert Hoover
Hoover
Borah
Idaho
Coolidge
Congress
Ward Tries To Build New Case In Peters Murder Trial
The prosecution aims to reframe its case against Walter S. Ward, New York millionaire, as they allege Ward lied about Peters presence near the scene. After disclosures of false statements, the state hopes to undermine remaining testimony and cast doubt on Peters whereabouts.
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Universy White Plaints
N. Y
Walters
Ward
New York
Clarence Peters
Peters
Kansas City Jail Is Filthy Says Foster
William Z. Foster told about 250 people in Omaha last night that the Kansas City jail is the foulest, filthiest he has ever seen. He had arrived after being released from the Kansas City jail following a hearing on seditious utterances charges.
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Kansas City
United Press
Omaha
Neb
William Z. Foster
Foster
DeKalb Woman Committed to Elgin State Hospital
A DeKalb woman was committed to the state hospital at Elgin for treatment after a hearing before the county court yesterday afternoon. Her children were sent to a school. Officials believe proper care may enable her recovery and return to care for her children. An earlier similar case prompted police to begin an investigation.
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DeKalb
Elgin
Kiwanians to Host School Teachers Party Friday Evening
Kiwanis members plan the annual school teachers party to be held Friday at 6 20 pm. E E Embree leads the affair and expects a large turnout as they show support for city teachers.
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Kiwanis Club
Alr
E. E. Embree
Lendaner
Mlineis Showers Expected With Cooler Thursday
Wet spell eases with tightening showers Likely Thursday brings cooler temperatures as a cold front moves in. Forecasters warn of light to moderate rain along coastal regions and gradual clearing later in the day.
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Mlineis
Shakeup in Police Amid Beer War Murders in Chicago
In Chicago on September 1 a violent beer war between rival bootlegging factions draws political heat as factions contest Mayor Devers' probe. Police shakeups loom as officers hunt for slayers of Georgia Meighan and Pol Butcher while Coroner Springer reports gang intimidation at juries.
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Chicago
Wiliam Tevers
Devers
Georgia
Meighan
Pol
Preeles
Thomas’ Wolfe
Meerhan
Joseph E. Springer
Nurse Not Murdered as First Report Stated
Angeree Roetford, Ti, Sept. 19 Sven Ole son reports a nurse at St. Anthony hospital died of heart trouble after her body was brought to the hospital by an unknown man last night. The bearer left without giving a name. Physicians ruled heart failure, ending the initial murder speculation.
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Angeree Roetford
Sven Oleson
St. Anthony Hospital
Polite
Miss Clesop
Court Charges Against Curtis Are Dismissed
In Lake county court Judge Claire Edwards granted a motion by attorney W. W. Roehrroeder to dismiss charges against C. Curtis president of Grant Park state bank. Curtis had been indicted with Governor Len Small for alleged conspiracy to embezzle state funds. case dismissed in a sealed order.
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Viiten Press
Apathet C. Curtis
Grant Park State Bank
Len Small
Lake County
Claire Edwards
Aot
W. Woehroeder
Police officer shot after sandwich mix up in Kansas City
Sept 19 report from Kansas City says John ny Lane, described as a police character, stopped at a sandwich wagon and ordered a hamburger. Sam Dom Tum, labeled Pro-Dristor, prepared a ham sandwich. Lane refused the substitute and a dispute ensued, during which he was shot and killed. Authorities search for the assailant.
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United Press
Kansas City
Johmny Lane
Sam Dom Tum
Lane
Ual
Britain Replies To U S D2 Mile Liquor Treaty Proposal
Washington Sept. Great Britain sent the United States a negative reply to the proposal for a treaty extending to the D2 mile limit to curb liquor traffic. The British note, handed to Secretary of State Phillips by a British embassy official, reiterates objections and argues impracticability. State Department officials viewed it as not a complete rejection of the American plan.
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Caeneres
Washington
B.C
United States
State Department
Atting
Phillips
Clinton
Oklahoma Lawmakers Plan Extra Session Over Walton Martial Rule
Oklahoma City September turmoil centers on impeach Walton power clash. Opposition leaders prepare a call for a Saturday legislature meeting to impeach Governor Jack Walton as martial law looms statewide. Sixty five lawmakers reportedly ready to sign, with venue uncertain amid troops guarding the capitol. Sumner Hardy advised lawmakers to meet despite threats to jail dissenters.
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United Press
Oklahoma City
Okla
Oklahoma
J. C. Walton
Jack Walton
Ku Klux Klan
Summers Hardy
Oklahoma Supreme Court
Harding memorial stamp debut in DeKalb offices
Two deaths recorded today as DeKalb offices receive the Harding memorial post stamp. The new two cent postage features a black and white profile of the late president and is being bought by many for keepsakes. Officials hope it remains in use for years.
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Harding
DeKalb
Warren G. Harding
Jon
State College Student Taken Ill Goes Home
Claude Currens, who was rushed to the city hospital after his landlady failed to wake him, came to at Glidden hospital yesterday afternoon and returned to Franklin Grove with his father. Plans were to keep him home this year. He entered State College on opening date. Doctors cite organic troubles and temporary paralysis from over stimulation as possible causes of his heavy sleep.
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Claude Currens
City Hospital
Glidden Hospital
Franklin Grove
the State College
Wiltbergers Berkeley Home Not Destroyed
Word from Alden Wiltberger in Berkeley California says his home survived a devastating forest fire that destroyed many nearby residences. The message notes the Wiltberger house still stands while other local homes burned. Residents may soon learn firsthand details from DeKalb sources about one of California's largest fires.
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Alden Wiltberger
Berkeley
Cal
Wiltberger
DeKalb
California
DeKalb Pioneers John Powell and Mrs Elias Meyers Die
Two DeKalb county pioneers died today John Powell once a city flagman at Pleasant street crossing and long ill before moving to Elgin survived by a large family funeral services in Elgin will be announced Mrs Elias Meyers 62 a Hinckley resident died after years of ill health daughter of early DeKalb settlers survived by husband four sons eight grandchildren two brothers and a sister funeral at Pierce church Friday at 2 30 following a home service Christian in faith and long active in Pierce and Hinckley churches
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John Powell
Elgin
Elias Meyers
Hinckley
North Western
Pleasant Street
Powell
DeKalb
George Ainsworth
Raymond ‘Powell
Charles. Or
Madison
Wis
Howard
Des Moines
Floyd
Port Robert
William of In
George, Earl and Arthur
Meyers
Peter Ramer
Mr. Meyers
Braceville
Aurora
Guy Meyers
Pierce Township
Merton and
Pierce
Ray
Elihu Ramer
Grant Ramer
Richard Lynch
Alabama
Pierce Church
Hinckley Church
Battleship Arkansas Rammed Destroyer McFarland
Washington D C September 19 The United States battleship Arkansas rammed the destroyer McFarland Newport News R L as it escorted toward Boston Navy officials said the Arkansas was not badly damaged and the McFarland remained afloat Fred Berrens the vaudeville headliner was announced for a special appearance at the DeKalb Theatre Sept 20 with a holiday factory visit reportedly delaying store closures all day Thursday
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Washington, D. C
Arkansas
McFarland
Newport News
R. L
Navy Department
Department
Boston
U. al S. Sturtevant
Askansas
Fred Berrens
Chicago, Rivera
Tivoli
Keitht
DeKalb Theatre
Berrens
Berreng
Apollos
Kalb
Copper Work at Carlson & Benson Store Progresses
Workmen advance on the Carlson & Benson storefronts copper front. Experts have installed the ledge at the top and copper work continues this week. Once window strips go in, glass should follow quickly and normal business is expected to resume soon. Store officials say repairs have not halted operations beyond mild inconvenience.
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Carlson & Benson
Mayor Returns to Desk After Week Vacation
Mayor J J Kingsley resumes duties after a week away and visits city hall and paying job sites. He rode into town by train and is expected to consider numerous city administration subjects in the coming months while on vacation period.
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J. J. Kinsley
Kingsley
Towa
Called Away On Sad Errand Mother is Dead
William McCartney of Cortlana was called to North Dakota to attend the funeral of his mother, Mrs Henry McCartney, a pioneer of DeKalb county. She died at Elan Point on Sept 10 at age 78. Funeral at home and burial in Washburn cemetery. Survived by husband, 11 children, 28 grandchildren, and one great grandchild.
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William McCartney
Cortlana
North Dakota
Henry McCartney
DeKalb County
Elan Point
N. D
Washburn Cemetery
Neighbor State Officials Display Official Vehicle Plate
An Iowa license plate seen in DeKalb bore the word Official beside a heavy, modestly sized number. Illinois records show the highest license reported today belonged to John G. Lundberg, numbered 820,140.
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Iowa
DeKalb
John G.lundberg
Germany proposes Ruhr drop of passive resistance
Berlin proposes through the Belgian ambassador to end passive resistance in the Ruhr with条件 allowing expelled inhabitants to return and arrested ones to be released. Germany also considers reparations exceeding 40 billion gold marks, an offer surpassing prior limits, driven by the financial crisis. It is unclear if Paris, London, and Brussels have received the proposals.
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Ruhr
United Press
Berlin
Germany
Paris
London
Brussels
Dr Wright In Slight Mishap Near Augusta Avenue Park
Miss Alice Jackson en route to the teachers college in her Ford was in a minor mishap yesterday noon near Augusta avenue and Park avenue. Dr R A Wright’s car was turning from Park onto Augusta as a slow moving collision occurred. Very little damage to either vehicle and a settlement was reached immediately.
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Alice Jackson
Teachers College
de. R. A. Wright
Augusta Avenue
Park Avenue
Wright
Greeks fire salute as apology over Italian murder
In Phalaron bay two Greek cruisers fired a 21 gun salute to the Italian flag this morning as a formal apology for the assassination of the Italian commissioner at Janina. An Italian cruiser passed the Greek ships and received the salute while British and French vessels were saluted. Greek officials also held a memorial service for the dead.
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Athens
Greece
Phalaron Bay
Janina
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