Missing Heiress Jeanne De Kay Found Dead
Jeanne De Kay the missing heiress is identified as the young woman found in Lake Michigan. Police say the death cause is undetermined and the body was recovered by Patrick Casey after seeing floating cloth. The case has drawn false claims nationwide and she was a ward of Hull House founder Jane Addams.
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Volted Press
Chicago
Jeanne de Kay
Lake Michigan
Gertrudeton
Hull House
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Miss McKay
Patrick Casey
Casey
Miss DeKay
Jane Addams
Switzerland
Republican Club Set to Mobilize for April Primary Vote
DeKalb Republican club officials and members plan a city hall gathering to ensure broad voter turnout for the township primary on Tuesday April 13. The meeting emphasizes no favored candidate, urges full participation by all citizens, and asks officers and committee members to attend Wednesday night. The Lowden and Wood events are not club sponsored, and the group seeks only active civic engagement at the polls.
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DeKalb
Lowden Committee
Food State Organization
Dunn clan expands DeKalb plumbing firm with son as partner
Edward Dunn, son of John Dunn, longtime DeKalb plumber, joins his father as business partner. Edward has worked with his father for years and also served in war time. The partnership marks a new era for the local plumbing concern as father and son plan to carry on together.
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ED Dunn
John Dunn
DeKalb
Edward
Father
Jol Dunn
The Copperhead at New Armory theater this Thursday
The Copperhead causes a big sensation in the photo play world arriving at the New Armory theater for two showings this Thursday and Friday. Miss Julia Chewning of Streator visits her sister, a student at the Normal school.
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Copperhead
New Armory Theater
Julia Chewning
Streator
Normal School
Railroads all tied up as switchmen strike
Chicago April 5. A nationwide switchmen strike cripples rail traffic with 9 000 men from 11 roads. Martial law eyed as 50 million dollars of perishables risk loss. Police patrols, union condemns action, demands rise to one dollar an hour for foremen and helpers.
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Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen
Pright Union of North America
Hiesal
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Iowa
Rock Island
Segular Union
Buddies to Meet Again at American Legion Hall
A belated World War II veterans gathering at the American Legion hall plans an evening of entertainment and reunion. The Overseas Quartette will sing for the crowd, with a vaudeville act to follow at the Armory Theater and a later gathering at the K P hall. Weather in Illinois is forecast fair tonight with possible rain Tuesday or Tuesday night.
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American Legion Hall
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American Legion
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Illinois
Country Armory
Legion smoker invitation at Jarboe's Hall DeKalb
The DeKalb Post American Legion invites all service men to a smoker at Jarboe's Hall on Monday April 5 at 8:15 p m Vaudeville music and refreshments will be provided Taps will not be sounded A entertainment committee sign.
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School Show Prep Amid Storm at DeKalb Armory
Snowstorm disrupts DeKalb activities as students rush to finish a benefit show for Company M at the Armory. A long list of cast members and sponsors is noted, while a harsh Easter storm era aftermath details train and wire disruptions and widespread crop and transport damage across several states.
Lowden Meeting to Feature Edens and Thompson at Princess Theatre
Col William G Edens of Chicago and Miss Alice Thompson will headline a Lowden rally at the Princess theatre Friday evening. Edens, long active in highway improvement and banking, backs Governor Lowden. Thompson, a Chicago attorney and Lowden League member, has served in the council of defense and remains a keen observer of current affairs.
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Chicago
Princess Theatre
London
Nel Rik Hall
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DeKalb
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Railway Brotherhood
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Tinois
Chicaco
Cook County
Council of Defense
Delaware Michigan Vote Viewed as Key Today
Report from New York notes both states hold pivotal ballots. Michigan presidential primaries are seen as a broad gauge of candidate strength, while Delaware aims to decide the suffrage amendment, a decisive move shaping the broader suffrage issue.
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New York
Michigan
Delaware
Good Crowd at Service Despite Storm
A large audience of about 140 gathered at Wie Pt Puaptist yesterday afternoon to hear Easter music performed by a local choir. They presented Christopher Mark's cantata Victory Divine with soloists Mircot Peacock Elvin Carlson and Dr F LeBlanc earning high praise. Slane made a notable public debut as a tenor.
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Pt Puaptist
Christopher Mark
Mirott Peacock
Elvin Carlson
F. LeBlanc
I 1 Slane
B.C. Knodle
Township Election Set For Tomorrow With Local Candidates
Tomorrow marks the township regular election with voters casting ballots at usual polling places. Candidates include Assistant Supervisor Frank E. Wright and J. J. Kingsley, Town Clerk Roy Duncan, Assessor George Bristow, Highway Commissioner Frank Fuller, and Trustee of Schools Fred Love.
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Lony Mista
Frank E. Wright
J. J. Kingsley
Roy Duncan
George Bristow
Frank Fuller
Fred Love
Public Library to Close Tuesday Night in DeKalb
The DeKalb public library will be closed tomorrow night at eight o'clock due to the Deestrict Skale entertainment. Patrons are urged to note the closure and plan accordingly.
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Public Library
DeKalb Public Library
Ireland in upheaval as uprising spreads nationwide
Dublin troops confined to barracks as more than 500 Sinn Feiners arrested amid widespread attacks. Police and authorities report martial law like conditions across the south with towns surrounded, bridges blown, and property damage exceeding $500,000. British warships block ports to curb further violence. incidents include shootings in counties Cork and Mayo and threats to the Limerick courthouse records.
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United Press
Dublin
Ireland
Kingstown
West Dreland
Germans to Quit Rhine Amid Ruhr Crisis Report
Berlin April 5 The Ruhr uprising shows signs of subsiding under German government pressure as officials weigh France’s likely response to Reichswehr moves in the neutral zone France may abstain due to lack of British and American support France plans no troops into German cities or Ruhr districts and Germany insists on treaty compliance Paris April 5 Occupation plans held until April 7 after a Millerand Foch meeting. Duisburg and other zones evacuated as reported on page six.
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Duisberg
Paris
Tarantes
Moslems and Jews Clash in Jerusalem
London dispatch reports clashes between Moslems and Jews in Jerusalem causing over 188 casualties before military forces restored order. Cause of the violence remains unclear.
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Jerusalem
London
England
Vaudeville Bill at New Armory Tonight
Tonight at the New Armory theater a vaudeville bill features three in a moment musical act on wheels, a two person novelty act, eight performers in A Rural Musical Comedy, a Fox News sketch, a Mack Sennett comedy, and Leone Orchestra music. Saturday matinee at 3:00 and continuous evening shows from 7:15.
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Fox News
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New Armory F the- Leone
Dent
Snow Blitz Haunts Easter as Real Estate Deal Sealed
Snow blanketed the region with the heaviest late season fall in memory disrupting trains and church services while easing by day. Elmer E. Embree bought half of Mosher Embree realty, becoming full partner in a premier tract with railroad and switch facilities, showcasing hard work and loyalty as a pathway to top success.
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Bester
Robins
Omerkets Lycke
Elmer E. Embree
Mosher
Embree
Carter & Mosher
Wrights resolution seeks repeal of six war laws
A House resolution introduced by Representative Wright of Georgia proposes repealing six war time statutes while preserving the Overman Act and the selective services act. It endorses Democratic opposition to the Republican peace plan and would bar intervention with interstate commerce except to authorize presidential use of armed forces to enforce that commerce.
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Representative Wright
Georgia
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War Finance Corporation
Uncle Sam acts to curb price of soft coal
Rex Walbed from Washington reports that AG Barnes and Palmer’s campaign to curb price gouging will involve all district attorneys. They are to watch coal operators and ensure prices stay within a reasonable limit, under guidance from John Dh Pratt secretary of the Bituminous Coal Operators Association.
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Uncle Sam
Rex Walbed Tee
Washington, D. C
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Podkebers
Methodists to Present Cantata Next Sunday
The Koster cantata planned for the Piret Methodist church was postponed due to inclement weather. Many participants were county residents and could not reach the venue, so the service was canceled for last night and rescheduled for next Sunday.
Odd Fellows Hold Meeting This Evening
The lodge will conduct its regular meeting with business and initiations. A number of members will take the first degree, and attendance is urged for all eligible participants.
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Odd Fellows Lodge
Janece
Woman Maurice Tourneur Photoplay Heads Star Attraction
A big photoplay featuring Woman by Maurice Tourneur will headline the Star theater’s program tomorrow, serving as the principal attraction for the audience.
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Maurice Tourneur
U S to Probe French Ruhr Ambitions in Germany
Washington reports say the United States will seek France’s intentions regarding advancing further into Germany and reoccupation plans in Coblenz and Cologne. The State Department lacks current Ruhr policy details and awaits a French note outlining stance and US consent for troop movements.
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Washington, D. C
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Germany
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Gun Fightin Gentleman at Star Tonight
Western star Harry Carey appears in A Gun Fightin Gentleman written during his tour. Kathleen O Connor plays Mary Merritt as Carey battles for Wyoming Seattle land with Cheyenne Harry Buford in Universal City production directed by Jack Ford. Also Sultan Class two part comedy. shows at 7 15 and 9 00. Adults 20 cents, children 10 cents plus war tax.
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Wille
Carey
Kathleen O'Connor
Mary Merritt
Chicago
Harry Buford
Wyoming
Seattle
Jack Ford
Universal City
Star Theater Theater
Interchurch Conferences Planned Across Illinois
Final plans for county conferences of the Interchurch World Movement were completed in Chicago. Illinois counties will convene in First Methodist church on Friday with 24 teams statewide to implement an allied church program touching Evangelism Women’s Work and Laymen’s Task. Local leaders include Rev W K Yard and a 14th team member Mrs J G Page, with sessions in Crystal Lake Geneva Yorkville DeKalb Havana Lincoln and Bloomington.
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Interchurch Movement
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United States
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Realty taxes not coming in as they ought
DeKalb city tax collection slows as Robert McCormick cashier at DeKalb Trust & Savings Bank reports delayed payments. After April 15 overdue taxpayers will be delinquent and must pay in Sycamore with a late penalty.
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Robert McCormick
DeKalb Trust & Savings Bank
Sycamore
Auditors of Township Hold Their Session
Town auditors met to approve bills and fund expenditures. John Lattimer named township trustee to replace the late James Dresser. Harland Orr appointed assistant highway commissioner for the township.
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John Lattimer
James Dresser
Harland Orr
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