National Congregational Council Meeting to Meet in Washington
The 21st regular meeting of the National Council of the Congregational churches will convene in Washington in October 1928. Notable speakers include Dr. Rockwell Harmon Potter and Rev. Carl S. Patton with public figures such as Chief Justice Taft and Secretary Wilbur in attendance. The event marks a merger of Evangelical Protestant churches with Congregationalists and the planned unification of missionary societies under single boards.
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ional el@rch
Chi
F. M. Webster
BL & O
Washington, D. C
National Council of the Congregational Churches
Washington
Coolidge
Rockwell Harmon Potter
Hartford
J. Percival Huger
Brooklyn
J. F. McConnell
Methodist Church
Stephen S. Wise
New York
Plato Durham
Atlanta
Taft
Wilbur
Esch
Mable Willebrandt
Witner
Sorme Serrsamnt
Council At
Yeat
Sweet
Colorado
Kenyon L. Butterfletd
Michigan
J. P. Harwood
Wisconsin
Laura S. Davis
Chic
Din F. Bradley
Cle Janda
Start to Build New Road East of This City
Workmen for Carnine and Swee ey construction company began paving the Lincoln Highway east of the city. The contract covers the strip formerly used by the Aurora and DeKalb interurban line. The road will have a wide center and two cement ribbons and be designed for three autos.
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Carnine & Sweeey Construction Company
Yesterdey
Ramding
Aurora & DeKalb
Sreiding
Pune
Carolyn Carlson Returns to School After Operation
Carolyn Carlson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carlee of Park Avenue, has resumed her studies at the Norn Training School following an appendectomy at Glidden hospital. Friends of the school girl are glad she has recovered and is back in class as city schools begin the full term.
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Carolyn Carlson
Glidden Hospital
In. Carlee
Park Avenue
Norn Training School
Flowers by Wire Flower Delivery Ad
An advertisement urges readers to send flowers to a sick friend or funeral in distant cities via The Flower Store. Orders placed by phone 1 628 promise delivery within two hours to most cities and hamlets worldwide.
City Water Tax Calculations Under City Clerk Oversight
City Clerk and office staff in GN Blackman and Mes George Benner prepare quarterly water bills for residents. Dam work near completion shifts billing from monthly to four payments per year, with greened cards indicating due dates.
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Merk GN
Blackman
George Benner
Cement facing could replace terra cotta in DeKalb Kennedy building
Kenner Peter Christianson reports a new white sand cement facing for blocks that may substitute terra cotta. The method uses white cement, waterproofing, and a mottled finish, promising substantial cost savings and favorable appearance for the Kennedy building.
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Kenner Peter Christianson
DeKalb
Kennedy
Christianson
Legion Post to Meet Next Monday in DeKalb
The DeKalb American Legion post schedules a meeting for next Monday night to decide on quarters for the coming months. A special committee met last evening to survey new quarters and report again next Monday with concrete action.
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Legion Post
Aimeenne Plaice
Dekalb American Legion
Slain Woman's Spouse Held for Perjury
In Vinton Iowa on Sept 29 Clinton B Cook husband of Mrs Myrie Underwood Cook a Benton county temperance worker was arrested on perjury charges filed by Sheriff Ruehl Vaughn’s Chicago parks and Columbian. He was held on a $10 bond after the night arrest.
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Vinton
Clinton B Cook
Benton County
Myrie Underwood Cook
Liberty
Ruehl
Illinois Weather Turns Warmer Tonight Then Cooler Midweek
Partly overcast conditions in Illinois with unsettled weather possible by Wednesday night. Temperatures rise tonight then drop by Wednesday night as winds shift and conditions become cooler.
Conference Planned by Illinois Chamber for October Meeting
Six delegates from Cummerce and related committees prepare to attend a conference in October at 9 30 am at the Morrison hotel. The event, led by New Industries and state chamber officials, will discuss industrial surveys advertising communities and strategies for attracting and retaining industries.
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Detalh
Cummerce
S. B. Hreadt
W B Wilberger
Anderson
A. G. Anderson
Hunt
A. G. Kennedy
Tiiiness Chamber of Commerce
Morrison Hotel
Em New Bindusteres
Im Winols
Tt Thy
Thy
Ilinois
Af Lhey Chambers of Commerce
Ili- Nois
Mulreads
Ivy Causes Trouble in Make-Up Room at Chronicle Shop
Ivy tangled with Ludwig Miller a make-up man in the Chronicle composing room causing him discomfort after ivy contact over the weekend. Miller appeared worse on Monday with hands and arms noticeably swollen and congested from the exposure.
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Ivy
Ludwig Miller
Chronicle
Miller
Prison Break Attempt Shakes Lincoln Penitentiary
An investigation opened at the Nebraska state penitentiary after a convict and prison guard were killed and wounded during a dramatic escape attempt. Fred Brown, a notorious murderer, and accomplice Smith allegedly smuggled two rifles and ammunition inside. Guard T. A. Krizern was wounded and another guard died in the gunfight as prisoners nearby clashed.
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Loire Arreesy Tlinesin
Pei
Ison
Fred Brown
Khinaper
Chirence E. Morse
Oy Smith
Brown
T. A. Krizern
Browwen
Funeral for C J Rylander Held Today
Funeral services for C J Rylander were held at 3 00 p m from the Piest Lutheran church in Termon North Sixth Street home. The death occurred Saturday night after a lingering illness nine. This marks the third immediate family death in ten months with two sons Arnold and La Vere laid to rest earlier this year.
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J. Bylander
North Sith Street
Ryhander
North Sixth Stear
Magnusson
Ono
Arnold
la Vere
Putty
Expert Diver Ordered to Return to Submarine Scene
Robert W. Wilson, expert diver of Vicardstown UL, was ordered by wireless to resume recovery work at the scene of the sunken submarine collision. He was the second diver to reach the wreck and was instructed to return at noon to aid in the operations.
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My Um
London
Conn
Robert W. Wilson
Vicardstown
Wilson
Navy Docks Kearsarge Cannot Lift Sub S-51 In Navy Yard
Washington officials said the Navy’s largest floating derrick Kearsarge cannot raise the sunken submarine S-51 because its motor power is not functioning. The vessel, stationed in Washington, was converted from a battleship to a 92 foot derrick after years of service.
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Unitendo
Washington
D.C
United States Navy
Kearsarge
Navy Department
Rochelle Canmeries to Build Factory in East End
Considerable city activity appears in the east end as Rochelle Canmeries plans a factory on the old Hunt farm near Ogle county. Construction will begin this fall with a boiler house, warehouse, and large blocks. Evans avenue and Seventh street will be extended. The project, costing about 500000, will create several jobs and aim to start production for the 1926 packing season.
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Evans Avenue
Seventh Street
Debt Funding Commissions Work Toward Settlement
The American and French debt funding commissions met in Washington to resolve terms of settlement on the $1.42 billion French debt. Both sides showed gloom but aimed to reach an agreement by tomorrow night amid strenuous efforts to bridge divergent views.
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United Press
Washington, D.C
Fodils and Ma Chissitir Custers Gardens Item Sale
Sale listing notes Walnut ease and Newman make bench included in good condition. Priced at $75.00. Contact J I Benson at 443 Colieze Ave. for details.
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J. Ib. Benson
Colieze Ave
Submarine S-51 Death Toll Grows as Bodies Found
At New London divers recover the first body from the sunken S-51 after the City of Rome rammed and sank the sub Friday night. It is J. J. Gibson of Portland Oregon, an engine man, identified and brought aboard the Camden. More bodies are expected as divers search the hull for victims.
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City of
Rome
Boston
Che A Nivel
Kile
Peoria
Miss. Ergineman
Firemg
Alfred Geler
New Bedford
Mass
Chev Triciin
U.S
New London
Conn
J. J. Gibson
Portland
Ore
Gibson
Christy
U. S. Camden
Navy
Admiral Christy
Menarch
Century
Newport
Camden
Admiral Chi
Services Held Today for Mrs Henaughan
Funeral services for Mrs. Henaughan, longtime De Kalb resident now of Chicago, were held this morning. Burial followed at St Marys Cemetery after services at Henaughan chapel and St Marys church. She died Sunday at St Francis Hospital Chicago after a four week illness. She leaves a son Dennis A Henaughan of Chicago and many relatives in this city.
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Henaughan
Chicago
South Fourth Street
St. Ma 'S Church
St. Mary's Cemetery
DeKalb
St. Francis Hospital
Dennis A. Henaughan
Kiwanis Party for Teachers Postponed
The Kiwanis club committee postpones the planned Friday evening entertainment for teachers of the city. No rescheduled date is announced. Also an advertisement touts a five passenger sedan with sliding gear transmission offered by North Side Garage for 698 dollars.
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Kiwanis Party
Kiwanis Club
Coolidge May Pass Through DeKalb Soon
Speculation grows over President Coolidge possibly traveling through DeKalb on the way to the national convention in Omaha. Reports note plans for a Washington to Chicago route with a stop en route, as officials discuss transit for the president and party.
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Coolidge
DeKalb
Melvily
Coaliiee
Omaha
Washington
Cviexte
Lesionnaires
Demieht
Chicago & North Western
State officials to decide on West Lincoln Highway funds
City Attorney Pasley reports no progress on pavement of West Lincoln Highway as talks with state officials in Chicago yield no agreement. Mayor Lindstrom and council aim to secure state appropriation, with EB Stil and Shelton to press Springfield officials and the highway department. A Springfield report is expected soon to determine if further trips are needed.
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Chicago
Shelton
Board of Registration and Education
DeEstin Pasley
West Lincoln Highway
J. B. Lindstrom
EB. B. Stil
State Normal School Board
Department of Registration and Education
Springfield
Still
Pasley
DeKalb
Cook
Department of Highways
Hero Rodgers and aides depart Chicago for Washington
Commander John Rodgers leads three lieutenants aboard the SN-9 No. 1 on a windy Chicago to Washington flight. They will testify before the president's aircraft board while reserving comment on the probe. The SN-9 crew, guests of the Bond Men's club, later took an afternoon train to the capital.
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Chicazo
John Rodgers
Leutenants
Roipus
Hawaii
Chicazo Lee
Washington
Rodgers
Bond Men's Club
Auto production falls as August industry survey flags gains
The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago reports August boosts in farm machinery and furniture production in the Midwest while automobile output declines. Employment rises from the prior month in the same Federal Reserve district.
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Wey
Chicago
Middle West
Federal Reserve Bank of the
Seventh District
Overland Sedan Priced Low at North Side Garage
The Overland remains the world’s lowest priced sedan with sliding gear transmission at a new delivered price of 698 dollars. North Side Garage located at 212 North Second Street advertises the offer.
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North Side Garage
Overland
North Side
North Second Street
Mitchell assails Navy and urges strong air force
In a Washington briefing on September 29, Brig. Gen. Billy Mitchell argued Britain could base 1,000 aircraft at the St. Lawrence and attack the United States. He warned Congress the Navy is ineffective beyond submarines, urging a robust air force and bases in Alaska to defend the coast and possessions. He pressed for an air base in Alaska and warned of Japanese threats via Alaska.
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United Press
Washington, DC
Great Britain
St. Lawrence River
United States
Billy” Mitchell
Air Service
Air Craft Board
Mitchell
Britain
Canada
Atlantic
Japan
Alaska
Hawaiian Islands
Pacific
Dan
Bingham
Newport News
Congress
Young Man of DeKalb Secures Syracuse Economics Post
J Webster Johnson, a DeKalb native and early graduate of the state teachers college, has been chosen as an economics instructor at Syracuse University. He earned a bachelor’s degree locally, then a Master’s at Wisconsin. Johnson teaches 15 hours weekly and will study French and German while preparing for his PhD. Syracuse University serves about 5500 students.
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State Teachers College
Syracuse University
Syracus
Johnson
Dr. Cornforth Returns Home From West Trip
Dr. Cornforth and Mrs. H. H. Cornforth arrived back in the city after a three week auto tour through the west. They called the trip among the most interesting in years and noted changes to the DeKalb Trust and Savings bank building, with office entrance moved to the Fourth street side for the Lincoln Highway work.
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H. H. Cornforth
West
Cornforth
DeKalb Trust and Savings Bank
Fourth Street
Lincoln Highway
Donald Sherman Leaves the Glidden Hospital
Donald Sherman, chemist for Professor F LeBlanc, yesterday left Glidden hospital to return home. He was a treatment patient and his friends greet his discharge as a sign of sufficient recovery to resume at home duties.
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Donald Sherman
Pr. F. LeBlanc
Glidden Hospital
Mr. Sherman
Gln
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Vaughn's
Parks and Columbian
Shady Nook
Ann
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New Industries’ Committee
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Scott Brown
New Titstrias
John Guild
Kees City Premiber
Cota Rimree
J. Pa Chivten
Centsa Ulineis Publ
EVE Eolpany
Con Gresery
Edinor
Magee Parmer
New Endustries Committee
Steinetiolt Chambers
Carthy
Jackford
Acweia
C.J. Rylander
Illinois
DeEstin Passey
Custer’s Gardens
Adm 29
Ch William
Teschmacher
Jolar
Pson
City Being
Hero Rodgers
Windy City
Army
Dr. Cornforth
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