Manslaughter charge after Dalzell boy death
Angelo Parochetti, 22, bound over to the grand jury on a manslaughter charge after a car crash killed Aaron Jones, 15, in Dalzell near Eclipse pool hall. Parochetti jailed on $2,000 bond. coroner’s inquest returned an open verdict. The case moves to the September grand jury.
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Angelo Parochetti
Aaron Jones
Dalzell
Spring Valley
Jones Boy
Eclipse Pool Hall
Spaulding and
St. Paul
Parochetti
Ben Neegan
Bank Robbers Fail to Open Manito Safe
Eight men robbed the People's State Bank of Manito starting around midnight and spent over two hours trying to crack the bank safe. They kidnapped Officer Isenberg after seizing his gun and keys, locked him and three bystanders in a garage, but abandoned the robbery at 3 a.m. without penetrating the vault. The group released the captives after drawing attention.
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People’s State Bank of
Manito
Wm. Isenberg
Frank Rodkinson
Wohn BE. Smith
Brand new Ford coupe wrecked in interurban collision
A near new Ford coupe driven by Wm Beltz and Frank Wirtz, barely used, was destroyed when it was struck by a westbound interurban street car at the county line crossing east of the city. Both occupants escaped injury while the interurban fender was damaged and the line was tied up for about thirty minutes.
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County Line
Wm. Beltz
Frank Wirtz
Beltz
Wirtz
Lichtle Dies After Illness In Hollowayville
Anton Lichtle 86 longtime Hollowayville resident died at his home at 6 30 Monday night after a illness with complications of diseases attributed to age He was born in France and came to the United States 53 years ago He settled near Hollowayville and lived there the last 53 years employed at the David Heitz farm for 30 years He is survived by two sons Funeral from the Heitz farm residence at 2 o clock Thursday afternoon with interment in Hollowayville cemetery.
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Anton Litchtle
Hollowayville
Mr. Lichtle
France
David Heitz
Heitz Farm
Hollowayville Cemetery
June is Big Pay Day for Uncle Sam
About $75,000,000 of interest on the public debt becomes payable on June 15. Holders of First Liberty Bonds should clip their coupons and present them for payment at banks or post offices. Postmaster Burnell says coupons may be used as part payment toward a $25 U.S. Treasury Savings Certificate selling for $20.50.
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First Liberty
W. H. Burnell
U. S. Treasury
Cherry Mine Victim Dies in Dixon After Rabid Injury
Salvatore Pigati, a Cherry mine disaster survivor who spent twelve days underground, died in Dixon from tetanus caused by a cut from a rusty wire. His body was sent to Granville for burial.
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Salvatore Pigati
Cherry Mine
Dixon Sunday
Granville
Moonflower Learns Darrell’s Burden in Foreign Town
In Africa Moonflower, a village girl taken by white trader Darrell, endures envy and love as she discovers his true path with another woman. After a week away, he returns with a dowry and a plan to marry the other girl, leaving Moonflower to confront heartbreak and return home with two hundred fifty dollars as she bears the shame and loss.
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Lula
Darrell
Moon-flower
Moonflower
Moon Flower
Dave
Curious Flower Wreath in Iceland Lava Field
An American investigator notes steam wreaths around a small volcano near Reykjahlid. He climbs the crater rim and finds a two foot wide band of steam encircling the interior. The steam warms flowers while rock rim shields them from cold winds.
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Iceland
Reykjahlid
Light Improves Emeralds Color in Exposure Study
A historical note reports that emeralds brighten in color when exposed to light, with the gem showing improved hue under illumination. The observation links color enhancement to light exposure and suggests potential optical effects on emerald crystals.
Vast Value in Research at State Universities
The Illinois Agricultural Experiment Station shows multi‑million gains from soil and crop improvements. Centred on peat soils, Brown silt loam, and orchard work, analyses indicate net increases ranging from hundreds of thousands to tens of millions of dollars annually. Additional gains cited in horticulture and dairy illustrate broad economic impact.
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University of Illinois
Illinois
David Kinley
University
Department of Horticulture
Neoga
Engineering Research on Chilled Iron Wheels
A rail crash caused by a cracked chilled iron wheel toppled a freight car, sparked a fire, and destroyed half a million dollars worth of silk. The University of Illinois engineering bulletin warns that increasing car capacity without resizing wheels risks repeat failures.
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Engineering Experiment Station
University of Ilinois
Illinois coal may yield smokeless coke say University study
Studies at the University of Illinois led by Professor H. W. Parr show Illinois coal can be carbonized to produce coke suitable as smokeless fuel. Previously noncoking, these high oxygen coals from Illinois and neighboring states may yield valuable smokeless fuel with improved carbonization theory. Authorities say the work could bring untold wealth to the state.
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University of Illinois
Illinois
8. W. Parr
University of Ilinois
Iilinois
Indiana
Kentucky
Iowa
Missouri
How the University Has Grown Since 1868 Opening
The University of Illinois began in 1868 as the Tillinois Industrial University with a regent and two professors and 0 students. Now over 1,465 on payroll. 1,8 staff in teaching and administration and 481 in clerical and labor roles. Total student registration for the year ending June 16, 1922 reached 10,627 including summer students.
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Univerasity of Illinois
Tillnois Industrial University
Sheriff Seizes Moonshine Truck on Peru Road
Sheriff Harry Mills and Deputy Jack Appland seized a truckload of moonshine on the Peru road between Seatonville and Hellowayville. Driver Peter Dankastas, of Cedar Point, was jailed after arrest. A $55 check signed by Jack Heitz, previously jailed on liquor charges at Princeton, was found. Nineteen gallons seized. authorities had watched the car for months for liquor deliveries in Seatonville and nearby towns.
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Sherif Harry Mills
Jack Aplan
Peru Road
Seatonville
Hellowayville
Peter Dankastas
Cedar Peint
Dankaszas
Jack Heitz
Princeton
Bureau County
Closing Exercises at St Bede College
The thirty second commencement exercises of St Bede College will be held today at the college park. Rt Rev Vincent Huber will confer degrees and honors. The valedictory will be delivered by Daniel J Grady of El Paso. Congressman Henry R Rathbone will address the graduates. BA degrees awarded to four students. Diplomas for completing the academic course go to a class of twelve including Stanley J Evanuski of Spring Valley and Raymond W Nelan of Arlington. Kenneth Smith of De Pue receives a book keeping certificate.
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ST. Bede
St. Bede College
College Park
Vincent Huber
Daniel J. Grady
el Paso
Henry R. Rathbone
Stanley J. Evanuski
Spring Valley
Raymond W. Nelan
Arlington
Kenneth Smith
de Pue
Miles Hotel proprietor Thomas W Miles Sr dies in Missouri
Friends in La Salle mourn Thomas W Miles Sr proprietor of the Miles Hotel on Manquette Street after his death in Excelsior Springs Missouri He had entered the hospital May 20 for rest and treatment Pneumonia developed on Sunday and he died Wednesday morning at 8 59 with his wife and son Alfred at his bedside
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Thomas W. Miles, Sr
Miles Hotel
Manquette Street
la Salle
Excelsior Springs
Alfred
Mr. Miles
Printer James Gordon Chooses La Salle as Ideal City
An itinerant printer writes to Connecticut friends that La Salle Illinois suits his taste and temperament. He notes the city has the nation’s lowest death rate per federal findings and a long standing social center. He plans to settle there and praises local dining, claiming 4 cent meals are the best value on the continent.
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James C. Gordon
Joim
Cape Cod
Black Hills
Middlewest
Northwest
Connecticut
la Salle
LaSalle
United States
Jim Gordon
Jim” Gordon
Citywide Dog Tax Enforced With Strict Penalties
On and after Monday June 11 dogs found running at large without proper tags will be shot. License plates may be obtained at the office of the City Clerk.
Conservator seeks sale of ward real estate in Ladd Illinois
H Weissenberger conservator of Nicholas Dorn incompetent applies to Bureau County Court at Princeton for an order to sell Lot Nine in Block Thirty six in Ladd Village Illinois with coal and fire clay rights except surface. Sale proceeds may be reinvested to support the ward or other real estate investments.
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H. Weissenberger
Nicholas Dorn
Bureau County
Court House
Princeton
Bureau
State of
Illinois
Ladd
Sail Ward
Jno
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Coupe
Anton Lichtle
Uncle Sam
Cherry
Dixon
Morris Schultz
Western Newspaper Union
Thos. Miles OF
Cordiai
Spring Valley City Bank
Johnson
Highs Park
Ford
Ford Sales and Service
Coveny
Dakota St
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