Maniac murders family in Dowagah. girl survives
In Dowagah Michigan three Monroe family members William 40 Mary 38 and their daughter Neva 17 were found slain with crushed skulls and a bloody finger print and nail studded club as the only clues. Ardith 12 lay severely injured. Grace McKee neighbor’s daughter described the grim discovery and Ardith’s plea for her mother. Investigators deem the killer possibly a bitter enemy or maniac. robbery ruled out. Ardith may never recover. A fingerprint expert was summoned from Chicago as coroner E Bryant impaneled a jury. The Monroes worked at Round Oak Store Works. In Kalamazoo two state hospital inmates escaped a week ago, but the superintendent doubts they will kill.
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United Press
Dowagah
Mich
William Monres
Mary
Neva
Ardith
Grace McKee
Monroe
Mama
Me Kes
Ralph Gillette
E. Bryant
Chicago
Round Oak
Kalamazoo
State Hospital For
George F. Inch
Louis Bergman
Columbus
James Morrow
Interurban Collision Damages Ford Car at Pearl Street
The Ford owned by Miss Alice Applebee was damaged by an eight o'clock street car at Pearl Street and Lincoln Highway when Frank Lewis tried to turn from Pearl Street onto Lincoln Highway. The fender wheel and radiator suffered damage. no injuries. Motorman Anderson did not stop but investigated on returning from the Normal gate. Settlement likely after talks between Lewis and Frank Conley of the street car company.
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Ford
Alice Applebee
Pearl Street
Lincoln Highway
Frank Lewis
Anderson
Lewis
Frank Conley
Publicity Drive for Incoming Disarmament Conference
Washington D C Sept 23 A push continues for wider publicity of the disarmament conference proceedings. Senator Pat vna of Mississippi introduces a resolution urging broader press coverage and public awareness ahead of the talks.
Bradt Honored At Springfield Highways Banquet
In Springfield on Sept 21 a banquet honored S E Bradt of DeKalb retiring state superintendent of highways and Frank T Sheets newly appointed successor. About 125 guests attended at the St Nicholas Hotel with toasts from Bradt Sheets and other officials. Bradt received a mahogany office clock and an album of road photos from 1917 to 1921. A resignation earlier in the week moved Sheets into the post. Merchants are invited to a Thursday meeting at the Princess Theatre to discuss price relief and service improvements for DeKalb trade.
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Springfield
Ill
Chronicle
State Department of Public Works
St. Nicholas Hotel
S. E. Bradt
de Kalb
Frank T. Sheets
Division of Highways
Bion H Hiehmeier
Fof Highways
Messrs. Bradt
Fred Tarrent
C. M. Slaymaker
H. Hunter
Peoria
Bradt
Illinois
Princess Theatre
DeKalb
Crowds Fill Saints Chapel for Evening Gospel Message
The event titled Our Gospel Came Not in Word Only But in Power drew large crowds to Saints Chapel at South Seventh and Prospect streets. Elder Christy spoke and will return tonight at 7:30 with special music by Mrs. Hart.
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Latter Day Saints
Christy
Saints Chapel
South Seventh
Prospect Streets
Hart
Cars Parking Wrong On Side Streets Now
City wide reminder urges automobile owners to park parallel to the curb on side streets. Angled parking blocks traffic and risks damage to passing vehicles and emergency redundancy on Locust and North Fourth streets.
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Locust Street
North Fourth Street
Methodist Delegates Headed to Rock River Conference in Chicago
E C Page and George Tindall of this city will be delegates to the Rock River conference of Methodist churches convening in Chicago October 4. Pastors of the conference called the meeting and Reverend Evans will be among attendees. At the conference pastors will be appointed to various churches and it is likely Dr Evans will be returned to the DeKalb church.
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E. C. Page
George Tindall
Rock River
Miss Zoch to Aid Hinckley Theatre Cashier
Miss Lillian Zoch travels to Hinckley this evening to assist the newly acquired Hinckley theatre by Reynolds and Condon of DeKalb. She formerly served as cashier at the Princess and helps until the young woman is competent to handle duties.
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Lillian Zoch
Hinckley
Hinckley Theatre
Reynolds & Condon
DeKalb
Genoa Booze Raid Nets Six Pleas of Guilty
State's Attorney Poust and Sheriff Decker led a raid on Genoa resulting in information filed against six violators of the prohibition act. Defendants pleaded guilty and were fined with costs. several paid and were discharged. The report also notes a mortgage foreclosure filing in DeKalb County involving Josephine Gage Somonauk State Bank and others, seeking sale of property for $9,000 debt with $5,000 and $4,000 notes secured by a trust deed.
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Poust
Decker
Genoa
Herman Hermanson
T. N. Cannon
Chicago
George Geithman
Myron Faber
Roy Ide
Lon Dagg
Lon Cage
George Hoepner
Josephine Gage
Somonauk State Bank
W. J. Fritsch
W. W. Sedkwick
Josephine R. Gage
Sandwich
DeKalb County
Arbuckle Witness Evades Police in Subpoena Attempt
Lowell Sherman, a witness wanted in the Arbuckle case, evaded detectives in New York when they tried to serve a subpoena. He departed from Harmon in West County after arriving on the 20th Century Limited from Chicago.
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iBy United Press
New York
N. Y
Lowell Sherman
Arbuckle
Sherman
20Th Century Limited
Chicago
Harmon
West County
Movement Aids Armenian Victims Urges County Drive
Dr. Isaac Yocum spoke at Congregational Church describing refugees from Turkish aggression against Armenia. He cited 800,000 deported and half a million girls sold into captivity, with 150,000 rescued and in orphanages. Chairman Yard to form a committee to raise funds to aid released girls and widen relief efforts. The meeting drew limited attendance but fascinated listeners.
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Armenia
Isaac Yocum
Congregational Church
W. R. Yard
Yocum
Postpone the Peace Parley for Election
United aresss reports in London that Premier Lloyd George may delay the Irish settlement and seek a general election. The Daily Mail notes his strong position on Ireland and a possible political crisis while cabinet committees meet at Garloch to discuss Ireland and unemployment. Dublin reports fear of postponement to force an election.
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United Aresss
London
England
Lioyd George
Daily Mail
Ireland
Washington
Lloyd George
Garloch
Dublin
DeKalb Sycamore Electric Plant Upgrades Underway
The DeKalb Sycamore Electric company reports new equipment is in use with a larger switchboard now operating streetcar power. Further changes include a planned turbine installation to double electrical capacity, and a town wide overhaul with new poles and wires to prepare for winter wear and tear.
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DeKalb-Sycamore Electric Company
No Word From Federal Authorities in Babich Case
No word has yet been received from federal officials on the case of Frank Babich, jailed for weeks. The delay by immigration authorities held up prosecution, as state authorities await word from the federal side. Babich, arrested for beating his wife, is alleged to have brought a young girl from the old country under questionable circumstances. claims of the girl being his half sister are disputed.
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Frank Babich
Searney
Immigration Department
Babich
Sand
Police Chief Fined for Contempt in Wanderer Case
Chicago dispatch reports Police Chief Fitzmorris received a $100 fine and five days in jail after refusing to retract remarks during the insanity trial of Carl C. Wanderer, who killed his wife and a man hired for a staged holdup. The judge warned of further penalties and the chief said he would appeal.
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United Press
Chicago
Fitzmorris
Carl C. Wanderer
Wanderer
J. B. David
Republican Is Returned To Senate Place In New Mexico
Albuquerque, Sept 21. Holm Burson, Republican, was returned to the United States Senate by about 5,000 votes over Democrat R H Hanna in New Mexico's yesterday election. The vote was light statewide, reducing the normal Democratic margin in eastern and southeastern counties. Republicans hailed the result as vindication of Burson and wavering support for party leadership.
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Py Utiweuere
Albuquerque
N. M
Holm Burson
United States
Senate
R. H. Hanna
New Mexico
Treaty items reshape Senate agenda in Washington
Washington September 21 Congress returns to business with promises of a yearlong session. Three peace treaties to end the war with America are sent to the Senate while a 3.2 billion tax revision is reported by Senator Penrose. Borah opposition looms over ratification. President Harding names N N Patrick as Army Air Service chief and submits several diplomatic and civil nominations.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Congress
America
Senate
Penrose
Finance
Versailes
Wison
Washington DC
Germany
Austria
Hungary
Ecuate Forel
El-Tions
Senate An
Borah
Harding
Washington
N. N. Patrick
Army Air Service
C. N. Nencher
Switzerland
Joseph Grew
Mass
Denmark
Joan D. Prince
N. J
C. W. Pugsley
Finance Department
H. M. Lord
Q. M. Corps
Congress Has Klan Actions Before It Now
United Press reports in Washington that the Ku Klux Klan activities are under congressional scrutiny as a House resolution to appoint a special committee to probe alleged illegal acts by the Klan is introduced by Representative Kague of Massachusetts. He cites more than 100 alleged abductions and illegal seizures, claiming violations of rights and protections against involuntary slavery.
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United Press
Washington
D. C
Congress
Department of Justice
House of Representatives
Kague
Mass
Pocketbook from The Shack Sent to Clinton Woman
Iowa readers report a pocketbook found during a stop at The Shack. Mrs I Mathieson of Clinton claims the item and authorities sent the pocketbook to Clinton today after owners reported the find. No arrests or further action noted.
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Iowa
Riddell
I. Mathieson
Clinton
Vacuum Bottle Sale Saturday Only
A pint size vacuum bottle with a colored case and aluminum top serving as a cup is offered at 99 cents. Limited supply, orders taken before Saturday, no bottles sold until Saturday morning.
Repairs Complete At Haish Factory In DeKalb
Repairs on the Haish factory at Sixbhy and Lincoln Highway now occupied by Nehring Electrical Works are nearly finished after storm damage. The west roof and third story remain partially intact as space is used for storage and most debris removal is done. DeKalb reports weather cleanup largely complete with hopes no further windstorms.
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Haish
Sixbhy and
Lincoln Highway
Nehring Electrical Works
Nehring
DeKalb
Vehicle license tax arrears prompt possible police action
City hall reports 15 or more auto owners have not paid this year’s vehicle tax. About 1,000 aluminum tags have been sold, but some resist payment. Police may be ordered to arrest those with unpaid licenses and an additional tax may be imposed to satisfy the judge.
Illinois Man From Illinois Dies in Texas City Train Incident
In Sweet Water Texas on September 21 officials held the body of a man believed to be William Hill of Illinois after he attempted to board a moving Texas and Pacific train. He died from a broken back and other injuries. He said his name was Hill and that he was from Illinois. His laundry bore the marks W. M. H. Officials sought his relatives.
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United Press
Sweet Water
Texas
William Hill
Illinois
Hill
Texas and Pacific
DeKalb grocers stage window trimming contest
DeKalb grocers compete in a window trimming contest with a free half page ad in The Chronicle for the winner. All entrants must use Calumet baking powder for their display and advertising material. Each entrant, win or lose, receives a free dozen half pound Calumet cans valued at about 2.46 dollars in profit for decorators. The best trimmed window, judged soon, earns the half page ad and wide promotional space, with a week set aside during Calumet week.
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DeKalb Grocers
Chronicle
Barth City No. 2
Fitzgerald
S. Carlson
Bradbury
M. P. Anderson
Great American
John Roach
Lindstrom
Anyother
The
Calumet Week
Grocers
DeKalb County
Cortland Man Learns Brother Theodore Klein Dies in California
Jacob Klein of Cortland received word from Los Angeles that his brother Theodore Klein had died yesterday in a Los Angeles hospital. Theodore, born about 1863 in Maple Park, left home years ago and had not been heard from since. He had one son living in the area. The hospital inquired about forwarding the body.
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Cortland
California
Jacob Klein
Los Angeles
Theodore
Maple Park
Thain Klein
Explosion at Ludwigshaven works kills hundreds in Germany
Berlin reports say seven hundred people were killed and many wounded when an explosion at the Oppower chemical works in Ludwigshaven devastated Ludwigshaven and Mannheim. The blast shattered buildings, damaged towns along the Rhine, and was felt 45 miles away in Frankfurt. Surgeons and nurses were summoned as debris hid victims. Local papers claimed over one thousand deaths and a blast felt for 30 miles.
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United Press
Berlin
Germany
Oppower
Ludwigshaven
Mannheim
Rhine
Frankfort
Lunwichshaven
Lokale Anzeiger
Wager Heads Rockford College Education Department
Rockford announces creation of two new Education departments at the college. Professor R J Wager is named professor in charge of all teacher preparation courses. Aimed at expanding training with four new programs and extension courses for city teachers next year. Wager is a University of Chicago doctoral candidate and former public school teacher with recent roles including teaching fellow at Chicago university.
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Wager
Rockford
Stat
Maddoux
R. J. Wager
University of Chicago
DeVald Norman
Milia Denawith
Rothford City
Road Work Delayed by Daily Showers on South Fourth Street
Contractor A Jakks reports his crew is ready to pave the South Fourth street road but persistent daily showers stall progress. With the rainy season underway, little can be done until weather improves. He plans to begin on the west road within a week if conditions permit.
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Wason A. Jakks
South Fourth Street
Jakks
Religious School Opens Season at St Alban’s School for Boys
St Alban’s School for Boys at Sycamore opened Monday with the building repaired furnished and in fine condition. Prospects are described as very hopeful amid a season of renewed activity and growth for the religious school.
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St. Alban’s School
Sycamore
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