Railway Conductor Found Dead On Ice Refrigerator Car
North Western railway conductor Phil Mechaud, 45, was found dead atop a refrigerator car near Ashton. Investigators believe murder or accident occurred after he rode the flat car from DeKalb to Ashton to oversee repairs on a hot journal. Tools and lantern remained on the car.
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Phil Mechaud
North Western Railway
Ashton
Mechaud
DeKalb
Pacific Coast
Rochelle Tower
Wml
Creston
Mr. Mechaud
Rules for Operators Rules for Operators
Pittsburgh officials report a national coal strike disrupting interstate markets as Judge I P Schoonmaker grants the Pittsburgh Terminal Coal Corporation a preliminary injunction against the United Mine Workers. The order blocks union interference with mine operations and may force eviction of unionized tenants unless housing suits exist in state courts. The judge stops short of ruling on merits, noting the case will be fully heard later with open testimony and cross examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
U.R
I P. Schoonmaker
United States District Court
Pittsburgh Terminal Coal Corporation
United Mine Workers
Schoonmaker
Seciedes For
Terminal Corporation
Reed
Cecal
Waterman community Day features parade and exhibits
Waterman Illinois observed Community Day with a large grade school fair. Exhibits filled the school building from basement to third floor with grains flowers and old time relics. A 29 float parade drew hundreds as students and scouts showcased projects and crafts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterman
the Chronicle
Irwin Plagge
Warren Hubbard
Curio Department
Howard Kauffmanese
Harriet Smith
Hossiett Swift
Lester Morton
Gertrude Leifheit
Stout
Shabbona
Mann
Hinckley
Smith
Fred Brown
Reeves
Aurora
First
Medical men are guests of DeKalb doctors at St. Marys Hospital
Twenty three members of the DeKalb County Medical Society were guests of Father J A Solon at a dinner and meeting at St Marys hospital. Dr D B Penniman of Rockford spoke on the return of the general practitioner and the three major causes of death. Dr L J Petritz also spoke about a volvulus case treated at Glidden hospital. A vote of thanks closed the meeting with an invitation for a future visit.
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DeKalb County Medical Society
J. A. Solon
St. Mary's Hospital
D. B. Penniman
Rockford
Penniman
Petritz
L. J. Petritz
Rochelle
Glidden Hospital
J.P. Selon
Father Sevon
Candidates base plea on her record for congress
Mrs Ruth Hanna McCormick widow of Medill McCormick will run for congresswoman at large from Illinois basing her plea on her record. She notes years of activity in Illinois public affairs and service on the Republican national committee since 1918 and seeks voters support.
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Washington
O.R
Ruth Hanna McCormick
Minois
Medill McCormick
Illinois
Republican National Committee
Saturday Specials From Roberts and Sons
Ibs Sweet Potatoes Ibs Onions bunches of Celery 3 Ibs Cooking Apples Fancy Delicious Apples per Ib Lettuce large bunches each Canning Pears per bu Also fresh dressed chickens and ducks Roberts and Sons 128 E Lo cust St Phone 545 249.
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Roberts and Sons
Locust St
After the cyclone hits St Louis street scene
A photo shows upright avenue in St Louis after a cyclone as buildings lie torn and streets clogged with wreckage. At the moment the image was taken, 29 dead and 300 injured were reported with more casualties expected.
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St. Louis
DeKalb Residents Seek Word on St Louis Storm Victims
Anxious DeKalb families await word on relatives in St Louis after a severe wind storm damaged the city. Dale Chapman, 18, a DeKalb High graduate living with friends near Mullanphy Tannery, was in the storm zone and his parents fear for his safety. Several families report others in St Louis affected, with buildings demolished and injuries confirmed.
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DeKalb
St. Lois
H. R. Chapman
North First Street
Dale
St. Louis
Charles Larson
Oak Street
James Lawterstager
Central High School
J. H. Jarboe
Floyd Shoop
Frances Topp
Baxter
Venice
Illinois
Mississippi River
Holbrook
Dale Chapman
Mullanphy Tannery
Thirteenth
Mullanphy Streets
YMC
Gas Tax Total Near Million in August Report
The state department of finances estimates August gasoline tax revenue between $700,000 and $800,000, the first month of operation. Four clerks handled collection with no use of the $50,000 appropriation. Opponents claim high costs. counties receive 58 percent of collected tax, limited by motor license fee bases until year end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spritefield
State Department of Finances
A. E. Inglesh
Life is Given Chapman When He Confesses
James Chapman a 47 year old bootlegger confessed to slaying a patron after a bottle of beer. He is en route to Joliet to begin a life sentence for murder three weeks after the crime. Chapman slashed Lloyd Thorington's throat on September 9 and was bound over after a quick arrest and confession. He was indicted September 19 and tried September 28.
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Chapman
U.P
James Chapman
Sltyer
Joliet
Kane
Lloyd Thorington
Paving Dedication Night Lights Up Market Street Festivities
Tonight at 7:30 on Market Street between Tenth and Eleventh, the dedication of new pavement kicks off with a program for youths and adults. Terry Redmond leads events including bike and foot races, a fat man and fat lady race, and a free for all. A band concert follows around eight, then dancing and a beauty contest at 9:30. Judges are present. corn meal will be sprinkled to ease dancing as the Third Ward Boosters invite all.
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Market Street
Tenth
Eleventh Street
Terry Redmond
Redmond
Amboy Farmer George Minnick Missing After Grave Lie Found
Lee county sheriffs say a freshly dug grave near Amboy yielded no body. They suspect Minnick was murdered to gain his oil and gas rich farm mortgage, while his wife tears through Chicago with the children. Police search crews hope to locate the body and arrest suspects. A second note advertises a dance at K. and M. Hall on Saturday night October 1st.
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Amboy
Lee County
George Minnick
Ward Miller
Miller
Minnick
Memorial Dos
Big
Chicago
Bhushand
Brock and Schlee Fly Homeward From San Francisco
William Brock and Edward Schlee left San Francisco at 8 a.m. in their plane The Pride of Detroit for Los Angeles, deviating from the air mail route to head south toward Detroit on their homeward journey.
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Brock
Schlee
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Cal
U.P
William Brock
Edward Schlee
Detroit
Chicago
Mrs P Larson Undergoes Operation in Bloomington Hospital
Mrs Peter Larson of Cortland has been in Bloomington for several days undergoing treatment. She underwent an operation this morning for a serious goitre at a leading hospital. Her husband and relatives traveled there to be with her. The attending specialist believes the surgery will benefit Mrs Larson's health in De Kalb.
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P. Larson
Peter Larson
Cortland
Bloomington
Larson
Atkinson Murder Case Dismissed Over Poison Evidence
In Enid Oklahoma September 30 40 charges of murder against nurse Mary Atkinson in the death of Mary Jane Bailey daughter of a local rector were dismissed by justice David Foglesong. The case collapsed after a medical exam found no poison traces in the victim.
Elgin Woman Sues Construction Firm Over Damaged Son
The case seeks $20,000 in damages from Ziegler Brothers, contractors, alleged to have left dynamite in a tree trunk three years ago. Nina Morrison sues after her son Ralph, eight at the time, found the trunk and lost his right hand while playing with it. Testimony began today in Elgin.
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Elgin
Til
Sept
Nina Morrison
Ziegler Brothers
Ralph
Ruth Elder Postpones Nonstop Flight Attempt Again
Reports of adverse Atlantic weather forced Ruth Elder to delay plans for a non stop flight to Europe from Curtiss Field New York Sept 30. Strong winds and rain hindered takeoff hopes.
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Ruth Elder
Curtiss Field
N. Y
U.R
Atlantic
Europe
Weather Outlook for Chicago and Illinois
Increasing cloudiness tonight brings showers to Chicago and vicinity with moderate temperatures and winds. Illinois-wide, expect more clouds and likely showers late tonight into Saturday with little change in temperature.
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Chicago
Illinois
St Louis tornado death toll rises amid rescue effort
St Louis officials and agencies mobilize for rescue and rehab after yesterday’s devastating storm. Death list reported at two dozen with hundreds treated in hospitals and thirteen missing as Red Cross U S Army National Guard and local leaders coordinate relief. Property damage estimated between ten and one hundred million dollars as levelled areas are assessed.
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St. Louis
U— Actos
Red Cross
U. S. Army
National Guard
American Legion
Illinois coal operators and miners meet to seek settlement
The Illinois coal operators and miners conference selected four representatives from each side to negotiate a settlement. The subcommittee will meet this afternoon while the main body adjourns for a report. Miners Harry Fishwick Walter Nesbit Jack Muller and Joe Turner were joined by operators H C Perry George Harrington E C Searls and J D Zook. Both sides show no clear path but agree speedy resumption of work is the aim amid positions on the Jacksonville wage scale.
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Chicago
Joint Conference of
Illinois Coal Operators and Miners
Harry Fishwick
Springfield
Walter Nesbit
Belleville
Jack Muller
Royalton
Joe Turner
Edgemont
H. C. Perry
Hillsboro
George B. Harrington
E. C. Searls
J. D. Zook
Fishwick
Nesbit
Perry
Harrington
John Lewis
United Mime Workers
United Press
Rice W. Miller
Iilino
Ali
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Leland
Maursailles
Applesauce
Redpath Lyceum Bureau
County Society
Hospital
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H.R. Chapman
Son
Amboy Man
LEE County Sheevit
K. & M. Hall
Coty
John Barry
Mary Potee
Willam Owsley
Edward Schaaf
Mary Donnelly
Edge Mathews
William Jones
James Henry
Earl White
Alice Anderson
Abraham Parkman
Everett Stone
Calhoun Crawford
Joseph Simon
Will Washington
James O'Leary
Julius Andres
Torbert Porter
Edward A. Bunn
George Tolle
Rebecca Placer
Elsie
Voelker
Gertrude Zepf
James Cleake
Agnes Straumann
Thomas Matson
Alice Kemby
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Edward A. Dunn
Hattie Peal
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Earl Seldon
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