Indicted White Sox for 1919 World Series Conspiracy
Reports from Chicago Philadelphia and New York indicate eight White Sox players including Cicotte and Buck Weaver face Cook County grand jury indictments on charges of conspiracy to fix the 1919 world series. Details describe a $100,000 proposed payoff and ongoing investigations into the alleged plot with figures such as Maharg Burns and others cited in varied statements.
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United Press
Chicago
Cicntte
Phil Mabare
Philadelphia
White Sox
Cincinnati
Cicotte
Phil Burns
New York
Maharg
Philly Maharg
Philadelphiia
Pou Burns
Sox
Cincinnati Reds
Muharg
Cook County Grand Jury
Hanethal
Wee
Comiskey
Mahor
Grand Jury
Mahire
Abe Attel
Burns
Ernseen
Ae Muharg
Mubarg
Comisy
Fidelity Trust Bank Closed by Examiners in Boston
Boston bank Fidelity Trust was taken possession of by the bank commission after a determination that it would close within weeks. Depositors faced a moratorium with no withdrawals allowed as a protective measure during the intervention.
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Boston Bank
Sty United
Boston
Mass
Fidelity Trust Company
Iy Bank
Bank Commission
Poles Near Vilna Reported as Baltic Tensions Rise
Fifteen anti Soviet plot participants were executed in Archangel by Russian authorities. An appeal to Lithuanians to arm themselves was issued from Riga. Polish forces were said to be within 35 miles of Vilna as Lithuania aligns with Bolshevik avoidance per a Russia Lithuania peace treaty delivered to the U S government.
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London
Eng
Archangel
Moscow
Riga
Vilna
Washington
D. C
Poland
Russia
Lithuania
United States
Baltic
Amy Lundgren Dies After Illness in Rockford
Miss Amy Lundgren adopted daughter of Charles and Mrs Lundgren of 308 Penfield place died Monday after a three year tuberculosis illness in Rockford near her 26th birthday. She was born February 12 1895 and educated in Rockford public schools graduating from Rockford High School 1918. She trained at Rockford Training School for Nurses in 1917 and was an honorary member of the Rockford Hospital Alumnae. She belonged to Emmanuel Lutheran church. Funeral services set for Thursday afternoon.
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Tony
Amy Lundgren
Boskford
Miss Lundgren
DeKalb
Charles Lundgren
Rockford
Amy Tbundgren
Charles J. Lundgren
Penfield Place
Rockfor High School
Emmanuel Lutheran Church
Rockford Hospital
Legion Post Represented at Big Convention
The American Legion national convention is underway with delegates from this city present. Local post members expect a report on the proceedings and the questions discussed, noting the delegate’s limited power but important duties.
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Legion Post
National Convention of the American Legion
T.S Morty
Local hunters claim a few ducks on Sunday outing
A small group of local nimrods reported bagging a couple of teal on Sunday while noting the warm weather has kept most ducks away and that better shots could have brought down mallards in the same flock.
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Nimrods
Valley of Doubt at Princess Playhouse Ends Run
Did You Miss Nid you miss seemed the bie north woods play The Valley of Doubt played yesterday at the Princess Playhouse. A lost pair of nose glasses is reported with contact 1116. Company M members ordered to report in uniform for drill this evening and to bring Luncheonette equipment currently served at Buffa Candy Kitchen 255 Captain Balthis.
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Princess Playhouse
Shia Playhouse
Buffa
Candy Kitchen
Balthis
Legionnaires Adopt Rules for Compensation Act
Cleveland dispatch reports the American Legion convention adopting a resolution backing the compensation act and directing action to ensure its prompt passage. Colonel F W Galbraith contends for national command while Milton Foreman withdraws. Kansas City slated as next meeting site, October 1 to November 2.
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Cleveland
Ohio
League of Nations
American Legion Convention
Versailles
F W. Galbraith
Milton J. Foreman
Mwinois
Kansas City
Oc Tnt
Leveland
National Executive Board
Murtured and unrest ripple across Ireland and London
Territorial turmoil widens as Sinn Fein and Irish incidents inflame tensions. Reports cite hunger striking Cork mayor Terence McSwiney's deteriorating condition amid UK cabinet debates on Irish rights, while riots in Ennis and Athenry Newark-like scenes prompt arrests and police violence concerns in London.
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London
England
Terrence McSwiney
Cork
Sinn Penn
Eng
Ireland
Canterbury
Sinn Fenners
Dublin
Treasury
Scotland Yards
McSwiney
Brixton Prison
Deportation move for Russian Red aide Schechman
Deportation proceedings may start against Witty Schechman, former secretary to Lenin, following his arrest in a raid on radical headquarters. Federal officials in Chicago asked the Department of Labor for authority to begin deportation efforts. Schechman is identified as a Russian.
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United Press
Chicago
Witty Schechman
Lenin
Radical
Department of Labor
Schechman
Harding aims to win West Virginia for Republicans
United Press reports price cuts spread across industries with Studebaker and Hudson slashing car prices. Warren G Harding tours Wheeling and Baltimore delivering pro production and merchant marine speeches, denounces Wilson era policy, and garners cheers from workers in Grafton and residents.
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United Press
Wheeling
W. Va
Warren G. Harding
West Virginia
Baltimore
Harding
Wilson
CIA
Methodist reports praise Fourth Quarterly Conference gains
The Fourth Quarterly Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church reports its best year with 140 new members and strong Epworth League growth to 130 plus. The Sunday school advanced, Men’s Chorus support increased, and benevolences near 5000 dollars. Dr Evans may be retained as pastor. conference to meet at Centennial Church, Rockford, with many DeKalb attendees.
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Methodist Episcopal
Gees
Rock River
Epworth League
Conference J
Frank Bristol
Evans
Centenial
Rockford
DeKalb
Legion Post of Sycamore Plans Big Day at Electric Park
The Sycamore American Legion prepares a large event next Sunday at Electric Park featuring a sham battle with trench warfare touches and a Camp Grant flank maneuver. Camp Grant bands will perform and former captain Curry will display stunt flying in an airplane.
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Sycamore American Legion
Electric Park
Camp Grant
Curry
Railroad Brotherhood Holds Brief Sunday Meeting
The Brotherhood of the railroad men's union met at Viking Hall on Sunday afternoon with only a few members present. They handled routine business and discussed affiliating new entrants into railroad work. The session was short, but organizers expect the next meeting to hold topics of great interest to the members.
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Brotherhood of the Train Men's Union
Viking Hall
Plans for DeKalb Lincoln Highway Celebration Fade
Plans for a road fete to celebrate the Lincoln Highway west of DeKalb are up in the air. Several men on the street are willing to help but none will take responsibility, risking no celebration at all.
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DeKalb
Fastest Race of Century Set for Today in France
In Etampes France September 28 the Gordon Bennett air race awaits the winner of the 186.8 mile course with a 1900 franc prize and the Bennett Cup at stake. America England or France could claim permanent possession this year as winners have each claimed it twice. America’s hopes faded after pilot Nilon Roland Rehs was injured during landing. Sad N Lecointe of France completed the course with Captain Ragnam of England still in flight that night.
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United Press
Ktampes
France
America
England
Nilon Roland Rehs
Etempes
Driver Averts Accident In Noon Street Crossing
A delivery car avoided a collision when a pedestrian, a schoolgirl, stepped into the street in front of the post office. The driver swerved to miss her, hitting another car driven by Miss Gustafson. Both vehicles had only minor damage and will be repaired.
Gypsies Pass Through Town Amid Curious Child Crowd
The first Gypsy caravan of the year traveled the main street at noon heading west. Two loads moved on, drawing attention to many children and an apparent absence of women in the wagons as the group appeared to be part of a larger train, possibly lost on the road.
Mystery in Kenosha murder solved today
In Kenosha Wik, Sept 28, police say Charles Pacinci wealthy amusement king was killed Aug 14. Frank Lang 45 confessed to shooting Pacinci as he sat in his car in a garage. Lang cited robbery as the motive.
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Kenosha
Wik
Charles Pacinci
Frank Lang
Lang
Woman's Auxiliary To Meet Tonight
Correction note states the Woman's Auxiliary meets at K P Hall this evening at eight o'clock rather than the American Legion.
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Woman’s Auxiliary
American Legion
K. P. Hall
Woman's Auxiliary
Cox Ends West Tour in Sioux City Stop
Governor James M. Cox spoke in Sioux City and across South Dakota warning that wages and farm prices would fall if the United States does not join the league of nations and aid international trade. He blamed senatorial obstruction for delayed treaties and continued poor global business conditions.
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United Press
Cox
Sioux City
United States
League of Nations
James M. Cox
South Dakota
Slight Change Announced in World Series
The national baseball commission changes the World Series schedule. The first three games move to Brooklyn starting October 5, with subsequent games in the pennant winner's city, Cleveland or Chicago. The ninth game is set for October 6, with further adjustments if needed. Jimmie Dunn sought the date shift due to opening game logistics in Cleveland.
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Chicago
National Baseball Commission
Brooklyn
Cleveland
Jimmie Dunn
Cleveland Indians
Harding pressed to state views on league plan
Washington dispatch reports irrenconciliables demand Harding reaffirm support for the league and world court plan brought by Root from The Hague. The plan is described as more peaceful than the league covenant. Sen Borah and Penrose weigh in as Maine election issue grows. No note has yet been sent.
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Washington, D. C
League
Harding
Root
Hague
Penrose
Will Hays
Maine
Western Union Trouble Chasers Arrive in DeKalbazain
The Western Union Telegraph Company’s trouble chasing outfit arrived in DeKalbazain late last evening to complete a new line passing through the area. The complete train includes dining car, sleeping car, supply car and a material car, and is ready to move to a storm-hit spot with little delay to restore service. The duration of the stay is not yet known.
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Western Union Telegraph Company
DeKalbazain
Boy Scouts Hold Regular Meeting Tonight
Tonight is the regular Boy Scouts meeting with Tenderfoot exams for new scouts and second class tests for a few. spirits rise over new club rooms with ample physical apparatus and members report having the best times at every gathering.
Old Parsonage Moved Blocking Sixth Street Traffic
The old Swedish parsonage on Sixth Street is being moved, blocking traffic as workers start the job. It will take time before the street is clear again and traffic must detour to another road.
Building costs drop as housing demand rises and rents may fall
Washington reports a 50 percent drop in building materials prices with a 178 percent gain over prewar levels. Officials say lower construction costs will ease living expenses and potentially reduce rents as new housing expands, with New York predicting a housing shortage crisis easing by October and a five month apartment surplus.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Labor Department
New York
N. Y
Ed Doyle
Information Bureau
the Real Estate Board of New York
Doyle
Frost Near Miss Forecast Cools Local Gardeners
Last evening brought unusually cool weather with frost warnings and gardeners fear frost could kill late tomatoes. Officials note a frost is likely tonight on clear skies, prompting harvest worries among locals unsure of overnight temperatures.
Recount of Contested Votes Begins in Coroner Case
Recount started today with only the coroner’s name to be examined. Reports vary on when the process will begin and how long it will take, with estimates from three to seven days or more.
Local Young Man Heads to Annapolis for Naval Officer Training
Leland Whitgrove finishes a long fur lough and returns to Annapolis to start the last half of his training toward becoming a naval officer. He used his time home to greet old friends and reflect on the fine life ahead.
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Leland Whitgrove
Annapolis
Storm Disturbances Reported Over Gulf and Lake Superior
Weather bureau officials awaited further reports on the gulf disturbances described as disastrous yesterday. Another disturbance was approaching Lake Superior where storm warnings had been issued and hoist- .
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United Press
Washington, D.C
Weather Bureau
Gulf of Mexico
Lake Superior
A Sister to Salome at The Star Tonight
Gladys Brockwell stars in A Sister to Salome written by Julius G. Porthman. The photoplay is billed as daring and suspenseful with a strong final climax. Also shown are Hero and Everything and International News with showings at 7 30 and 9 00. Adults 28 cents total and children 17 cents total after tax.
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Gladys Brockwell
Salome
Julius G. Porthman
Miss Brockwell
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