Bandits Rob Flyer Near Chicago
News account of a mail car robbery on the Winds Central flyer near Chicago. Bandits overpowered mail car staff at Kankakee and took registered mail and three grips, then jumped off near Kensington. Clues scarce. two suspects detained, police silent on identities. A prior robbery on the same train six months earlier yielded loot and a fatal shooting in pursuit.
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Chicago
Masket
Winds Central Flyer
Chieago
Tuckee
I Wae
Leroy Walton
Hutto
Walton
Turker
Aene
Memphis
New Orleans
St. Louis
Champaign
George A. Leonard
R. M Thomas
Rutway Mail Service
John W. Feran
Ilinois Central Line
Chiewso
Methodist Conference Heads to Rockford Event
The Rock River Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church will meet next Tuesday in Rockford at Centennial Church on Second Avenue and Second Street. More than four hundred officiants are expected, with Bishop Bristol of Chattanooga presiding and Bishop Nicholeon of Chicago in attendance. The Preachers wives conference follows on Monday, with laymen meeting at the Baptist church. The public is welcome to all sessions.
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Rock River
Methodist Episcopal
Rockford
Methodist Church
Bristol
Chattanooga
Wiii
Nicholeon
Chicago
Centanial
Second Avenue
Second Streets
Charles A
Gage
Baptist Church
Bb, Evans
Total Church
French cabinet votes confidence in government
The chamber of deputies approved the government 507 to 80 in its first confidence vote since Millerand and Leygues became premier. The vote confirms the cabinet’s leadership amid political changes in France.
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Marie
Prance
Chamber of Deputies
Millerand
Leygues
Help Yourself Madge! Kogpedy's latest success Princers
Madge Kogpedy headlines a new success tonight as Princers take the stage in a lively show. The crowd cheers as the performer delivers a bold act reflecting local talent and showmanship.
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Madge
Kogpedy
Princers
Mystery surrounds Denton death in Angelus Basin home
The death of Jaen Denton, a wealthy wine maker, is under investigation after his body was found buried in the basement of his Angelus home. Statements from James Croburst, a plumber, and Denver tenant Miss Peel link suspects to a complex case with grand jury testimony anticipated. Separately, price shifts in food and manufacturing goods are reported nationwide amid retail and wholesale declines, with several land and property suits filed in county courts.
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Bity United Preetors
Crowhurst
Denver
Cole
Miss Peel
Denton
Los Angeles
June Crowhurst
United Pre
Washington
P.O
Washington, D. C
Labor Department
Cox Charges Pro German Aid Harding Campaign
Representatives of Governor James M Cox begin investigations into reports of pro German influence aiding Senator Warren G Harding. Cox advisers say he will speak out, asserting such groups push Harding’s candidacy and may seek to scrap Versailles and soften terms for Germany if he is elected.
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Denver Cole
James M Cox
Warren G. Harding
Cox
Harding
Germany
Economic Conference Opens in Brussels
The first world wide economic ground table opened in Brussels with each nation allowed 15 minutes to explain its finance and economic condition and offer suggestions to others.
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Br Untwd Press
Brussels
Belgium
Man Loses Life From Explosion Aftermath in Clare
George Anderson of Clare, well known to DeKalb residents, died at his home at six o'clock due to injuries from a dynamite explosion two years ago. He was on his farm when the accident occurred and received treatment at the city hospital before being discharged. Relatives here will attend the funeral, date then unknown.
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George Anderson
Clare
DeKalb
Grade School Teams Clash Ends With Normal Training Win
The Ellwood and Normal football teams played last night. The Normal training team won 6 to 1, placing the Normal squad in first place among the school teams.
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Ellwood
Brewer Seeks Recount In DeKalb County Coroner Race
A petition for a county court recount of all ballots for coroner in DeKalb County was filed by Dr. Edwin J. Brewer of Shabbona after a narrow margin separated his opponent Dr. Carl H. Wilkinson of Waterman. A hearing must occur within five days. outcome hinges on verdict of the county court judge. News notes also cover Sinn Fein events in London and Cork including Strickland attack and McSwiney health rumors.
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DeKalb County
Edwin J. Brewer
Shabbona
Carl H. Wilkinson
Waterman
Ur. Brewe
Wih Wa
Hmertt
jMide
Stae’s Attery
Cheetae
United Press
London
Eng
Sinn Fein
McSwiney
Dublin
Strickland
Cork
Lynch
al Balbriggan
Sinn Fe
Doonbeg
Bealaha
Cree
England
Terrence McSwiney
Brixton Prison
Lamb's Club Mystery Deepens Over McGraw Scuffle
Theatre world buzzes as John J McGraw and actor Wilton Lackaye clash near McGraw's Lambs Club home. Lackaye alleges a jaw hit and ankle break from a punch, while McGraw denies involvement. Justice Frank S McQuade records Lackaye’s account and McGraw’s denial after a scuffle with two servants.
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Siy
New York
Jonn J. McGraw
Wilton Lackaye
Lackaye
I J
McGraw
Giants
Lamb's
John
Stavin
Frank S. McQuede
MeGhraw
Lackayre
President of Normal School Arrives Home
Dr J Stanley Brown of the Normal school returned home after attending a State Normal Schools board meeting in Ondale Illinois. He spoke enthusiastically about his school’s performance this year noting the highest attendance percentage in the state and the largest actual attendance aside from the Illinois Normal. The meeting addressed many school challenges and outlined workable solutions.
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J. Stanley Brown
Normal School
State Normal Sehooks
First Steamer Trom Iceland Arrives Here
The first passenger steamer from Iceland to arrive in Canada today, the Lagerfas, carried 24 first class and 28 second class passengers, plus 34 first class and 38 second class. Most travelers head to Winnipeg, and the voyagers are natives of Iceland.
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Uttten
Montreal
Canada
Iceland
Winnipeg
Teeland
Freight cars derailed near West Chicago disrupts railroad traffic
A freight car journal broke last evening on the North Western Railroad near West Chicago, derailing three cars and starting a fire. Traffic was blocked for over six hours while crews fought the blaze and cleared the line. By seven this morning the line reopened and the first train passed.
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Trafic
North Western Railroad
West Chicago
Names revealed in baseball scandals today
Chicago Sept. 25. Alleged fixers of the World Series games between Chicago and Cincinnati in 1919 are named. H. H. Brigham, Arnold Rothstein, Abe Attell, Bills Burns, and Hal Chase figure in reports connected to a plot to fix games with a betting syndicate offering about 100000 dollars.
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Chicago
Cineinati
H. H. Brigham
Cook County
Arnold Rothstein
New York Sembler
Abe Attel
Bills Burns
White Sox
Hal Chase
Bolshevik General Budenny Wounded in Ukraine Battle
United Press reports General Budenny a famed Bolshevik cavalry leader was wounded in a Ukraine battle. Riga dispatches note heavy hostilities resume between Poland and Russia as Reds mass near Grodno aiming an offensive toward Brest Litovsk.
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United Press
London
England
Budenny
Ukraine
Riga
Poland
Grodno
Brest Litovsk
Union Giants Baseball Here Tomorrow
The Union Giants baseball nine will be here tomorrow and the manager of the colored team says DeKalb must step up to win. Locals beat the Vaudieville team once before and expect another easy victory. The game is set for 2 40 with a likely large crowd.
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Union Giants Baseball Nine
DeKalb
Vaudieville
Cosmopolitan Trust Company Closed by Bank Commissioners
Boston dispatch reports the Cosmopolitan Trust Company closed by the bank commissioners after sustained withdrawals. The institution reportedly held about 500,900 in deposits, with the state tracing the stream of outflows through recent days.
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Boston
Mass
Cosmopolitan Trust Company
Commister
T State
Child born yesterday survives delicate operation
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Johnson underwent a rare delicate operation Thursday afternoon to save his life. Although only 24 hours old, the baby has a very good chance of recovery. Mrs. Johnson is Vera Kals ter before marriage.
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Earl Johnson
Johnson
Vera Kalster
Chaplin Tonight at the Prince Theatre per Showbill
Chaplin appears for a screening and live introductions in a By the Sea program at the Prin ce Theatre tonight. A classic era icon brings silent era charm to a cinema bill with accompanying commentary and photographs.
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Chaplin
The
Prin
Adjutant General Dickson speaks at St Louis rally on league stance
Adjutant General Frank Dickson addressed about 1200 listeners on graft at war congress, attacking the league of nations amid applause from county officials and women voters. Senate campaign fund probes in Washington touch donations and paper stock, with Mrs Parks testifying about Stars and Stripes financing. Kenyon announces adjournment and St Louis meeting in October.
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Frank 8. Dickson
E. B. Still
Dickson
Eady
League of Nations
Cox
Chiffe
Sycamore
General Dickson
United Press
Washington, D. C
Senate Campaign Fund
Kenyon
Underwood
Alabama
Thomas W. Hardwick
Georgia
Senate
Administration
Gore
Oklahoma
W. D. Jamieson
Democratic National Committee
E. M. Parks
Stars and Stripes
Expenditures Committee
St. Louis
Jaz
Harding Warns America Off Main Road In Speech
Warren G. Harding warned large delegations of traveling salesmen in Marion Ohio that dark days lie ahead unless the nation returns to its main policies. He warned of a no hour day, idle industrial plants and unemployed workers if changes are not enacted soon.
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United Seal
Marion
Ohio
America
Warren G. Harding
Charges Fraud in Chicago Elections
Chicago sources report charges of fraud in the Illinois primary election may be presented to the federal grand jury. Charles F. Clyne and Frank Dailey discuss investigation details. Dailey previously prosecuted Newberry case and Indiana fraud cases.
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United Press
Chicago
Charles F. Clyne
Frank €. Dailey
Dailey
Newberry Pease
Indiana Election Fraud Cares
Olive Thomas Body Arrives in New York
The body of Olive Thomas, American silent film actress, who died in Paris from mercury poisoning, arrived in New York today aboard the Cunard liner Mauretania. Her husband Jack Pickford and Owen Moore accompanied the body.
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New York
Olive
Paris
Mauretania
Jack Pickford
Owen Moore
Miners Strike Threats Rise in West Virginia
Charleston, Sept 25. J. Cornwell of West Virginia defies miners threats after a conference led by C. F. Keeney, state president. Keeney warned of a 125,000 miner strike unless federal troops leave. Cornwell first planned to seek troop recall, then urged troops stay amid looming action.
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Charleston
W. Va
J. Cornwell
West Virginia
C. F. Keeney
Cornwell
Harlan County
South Malta road finished late yesterday
Work on the South Malta road was completed yesterday and residents praise the improved surface. Frank Fuller, in charge, is unsure of the next project but mentions a possible Sycamore road upgrade. Once materials arrive, a three foot shoulder will be added on both sides of the narrow cement to reduce spring accidents from ruts.
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South Malta
Frank Fuller
Sycamore Road
Booze Lifters Steal Thirty Barrels In Thief Run
At three oclock yesterday afternoon police received word from Record about thirty barrels of whiskey stolen minutes earlier. Three trucks carried the loot, ten barrels per truck, as investigators in the district issue alerts. The destination remains unknown and authorities watch for the vehicles.
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Stne
Slow progress in building at DeKalb tuberculosis sanitarium
Contractors report fair progress on the DeKalb County tuberculosis sanitarium but cite labor shortages as the main delay. All first coat plastering is finished and exterior work nears completion with all usable material already on site.
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DeKalb County
ZaSu Pitte Stars In Bright Skies at The Star
ZaSu Pitte appears tonight in Bright Skies a rural comedy sure to delight fans of stoic fachet tales and small town plots. Performances run after 7 15 with adult admission 28 cents and children 15 cents including war tax.
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ZaSu Pitte
Fachet
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