Officials Watch Calhoun Inquiry on Venezuelan Case
Washington July 20 Special Officials keenly follow Judge Calhoun of Chicago as he probes the Asphalt case, begun a year ago by the attorney general against Venezuela. Loomis is named in Bowen’s brief, and the president directs a thorough re investigation to define relations with Venezuela and other powers. Roosevelt reportedly has pledged full assistance to the special representative.
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Salhoun
Washington
Judge Calhoun
Chicago
Loomis
Bowen
Calhoun
Venezuela
United States
Roosevelt
Pope Leo XII Death Anniversary Observed in Rome
The second anniversary of Pope Leo XII death was marked worldwide with a solemn mass at St. Peter's led by Pope Pius. Ambassadors ministers and a large crowd attended as the Pope blessed the tomb and offered a prayer before returning to the Vatican. Vatican business was suspended for the ceremony.
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Rome
Léo XII
Pope Piua
St. Peter's
Leo
Vatican
Boston Editor Is Modest About Mayor Run
Stephen O'Meara former editor of the Boston Journal sailed for Europe today with his daughters to forget rumors of a Republican mayoral bid. He said he plans to avoid political news and keep out of the campaign whirl.
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Stephen O'Meara
Boston
Mass
Spewal
Stephen O’meara
The
Boston Journal
Europe
No record of loan, Deming-era claim denied
New York July 20 special. Mercantile Trust Company shows no record of a 685000 loan Horace C. Deming testified about before Superintendent Hendricks. The loan allegedly was carried for five or six years in the names of James W. Alexander and Thomas D. Jordan of the Equitable Society of Trustees. State Bank Examiner Judson announced the finding today.
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New York
Mercantile Trust Company
Horace C. Deming
Hendricks
James W. Alexander
Thomas D. Jordan
Equitable Society of Trustees
State Bank
Judsn
Cooler Weather Breaks Heat Wave Across East
Chicago and New York report a drop in temperatures ending days of extreme heat. In Chicago July 20 the heat wave is said to be broken with refreshing breezes. New York July 20 records show temperatures about ten degrees cooler and twenty one heat deaths plus many prostrations.
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Chicago
Mississippi
New York
Commission to Investigate Life Insurance in Albany
Governor Higgins asked the legislature to appoint a joint commission to probe life insurance business in the state. Both houses adopted a joint resolution to create a special committee and appropriated 350000 for expenses.
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Albany
Higgins
Defeats Resolution for Removal of Justice Hooker
Albany July 20 Special reports the assembly defeated a resolution calling for the removal from office of Supreme Court Justice Warren B. Hooker for alleged corrupt, unlawful and immoral acts.
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Albany
N. J
Supreme Court
Warren B. Hooker
Tas
Strike Is Declared Off in Chicago Lumber Drivers
Chicago on July 20 Special reports that the lumber drivers strike has been declared off. Details note an end to work stoppage and resumed operations after negotiations. No further action or parties specified.
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Chicago
City National Bank Closes in Kansas City
The City National bank failed to open today in Kansas City Missouri. It held paper of C. J. Devlin of Topeka for over $100000. No run on other banks at opening. City National had capital of 800000 and deposits around 1,476,648.
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Kansas City
Surveu
City National Bank
C. J. Devlin
Topeka
Man Claims Rockford Felts Murder Case Move to Freeport
The Rockford police receive a letter from D Hawkins claiming the Felts murder case is moved to Freeport and that he killed his parents. He mentions robberies and swindles unknown to police. Chief Sweeney and Captain Silk deem him insane and dismiss the note as lunacy dated Madison Wisconsin with a garbled closing signoff.
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Sweeney
D. Hawking
Felts
Rockford
Freeport
Sweaney
Silk
Madison
Wis
Dencen
Folk
Reinforcements From Oyama Front Line
Russian headquarters report the Japanese advance from Korea gaining energy toward Minsan Mangan and Hasngans. Japan appears to receive heavy reinforcements from Oyama’s main army before Linevitech with potential landing near Vladivostok and operations concentrating in that direction.
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Korea
Minsan
Mangan
Hasngans
Oyama
Linevitech
Vladivostok
Wheat Makes a Spurt as Black Rust Allegedly Confirmed
Rumors of black rust in the northwest wheat fields sent September wheat sharply higher today, advancing 34 4 cents from yesterday’s close. The bulge sparked excitement and activity in the wheat pit as traders reacted to the report.
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Chicago
Northwest
Weather forecast for Chicago on July 20
Partly cloudy tonight with showers in the central and south. Friday will be fair and cooler.
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Chicago
Looks Easy for William Kalley in McConnell Visit
William Kalley deputy sheriff at the March term of court, visited McConnell from the surrounding area. He reports crops looking splendid nearby. Kalley is seen as a skilled politician and, given his sociable nature, is expected to win another political appointment that may stir envy among peers in Port.
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William Kalley
McConnell
Kalley
Winslow Child Survives Mower Accident
The child of Parry Staver of Winslow had both feet cut off by a mower and was operated on with good success. The patient endured the ordeal bravely and, barring unforeseen complications, the wounds should heal rapidly. One foot was removed above the ankle and the other below.
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Parry Staver
Winslow
Market Report From Chicago Board of Trade Quotations
Closing prices for September wheat and corn show slight shifts with oats at 2.05. Cattle at 7000 head steady to firm, hogs down 10s, sheep steady. Prices range from 5.25 to 6.16 for hogs and cattle bids from 5.40 to 6.00 for prime cuts.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Union Stock Yards
Rockford Couple Married at First M. E. Church
Rockford residents Oscar Newberg and Miss Mamie E. Carlson were united in marriage this afternoon at the parsonage of the First M. E. Church, with Rev. J. K. Shields officiating. Both come from prominent Forest City families.
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Rockford
Oscar Newberg
Mamie E. Carlson
M. E
J. K. Shields
Eoth
Forest City
Long Distance Telephone Service Expanded and Low Rates
Freeport Telephone Exchange Company announces improved long distance service with first class quality to Illinois Iowa Wisconsin Michigan and Indiana at reduced rates. Available from personal telephone line or at the Y M C A building office.
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Illinois
Iowa
Wisconsin
Michigan
Indiana
Freeport Telephone Exchange Co
Freeport to Host Major New Automobile Plant
A meeting at the State Bank last night launched plans for the Stover Automobile Company to establish Freeport’s largest manufacturing enterprise. D C Stover leads the initiative, with a capitalized outfit aiming to produce heavy horsepower cars, initially using the old bicycle plant and expanding to larger quarters.
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State Bank
Stover
Stover Automobile Company
Staver Company
Phoenix
Germany
Mr. Staver
Wisconsin
Mr. Stover
Wisconsin Uber
Freeport
Lost Money Found Reward In Freeport Drive Visit
Edward Roberts of Chicago, while buying chickens in Freeport, dropped about $100. His sister in law Mrs Charles Roberts later found the bills by the sidewalk and returned them. Roberts gave her a $16.00 reward.
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Edward Roberts
Chicago
Freeport
Charles Roberts
Cottonwood Street
Roberts
Jater
Man Injures Finger In Kitchen Knife Accident
John Hosbel will be confined to one handed operations after a pantry accident last night. While reaching for a sandwich he touched a large butcher knife left with its point toward the door, causing a deep gash in his index finger that required seven stitches.
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John Hosbel
John
Taft and McLain Confirmed Officers in Ceremony
Senten Hlarry Lount of the company received official notification from Adjutant General Scott confirming the election of Roaul H. Taft as first lieutenant to replace Hill and John F. McLain as second lieutenant to replace Tate.
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Senten Hlarry Lount
Scott
Roaul H. Taft
Hill
John F. McLain
Tate
Elenny Band Promises Enjoyable Taylor Park Concert
The Elenny band will give a concert tomorrow night at Taylor's Park. Previous concerts were enjoyable with crowds pleased, and attendees are assured they will not be disappointed.
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Elenney
Taylor's Park
Public Meeting For Chicago Boys Club At M. I. Church
The meeting tonight at First M. I. church is in the interest of the Chicago Boys club. BE. R. Colby, superintendent, will deliver the address.
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Thea
M. I
Chicago Boys’ Club
BE. R. Colby
Lodge Dues Reduced and Local Fraternal News
The National Union met at Ed Bengston's jewelry store and cut lodge dues from three to two dollars per year. Gherry camp Woodmen initiated eight candidates and considered three membership applications. Shrine No 4 Capernaum will hold its monthly meeting and receive petitions. Freeport Gun Club plans a 2:30 pm shoot at Taylor's park with three prizes. Real estate transfer: Elizabeth Heitzman sold a lot to G Frick in Waterman Hyde’s addition for 2000. Earl Hiedelberger is ill. Mr and Mrs William Hall and children return from Red Cedar Lake.
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National Union
Ed, Bengston’s
Freeport
Gun Chich
Elizabeth Heitzman
Wa. G. Frick
Waterman & Hyde
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