Spread of outlaw rail switchmen strikes across the nation
Across the Midwest and West Coast, outlaw switchmen unions sparked a widening railroad strike crisis. Chicago leaders and Syracuse reports show yard and line workers joining the walkouts as clerks and maintenance crews join the action, threatening stockyards and freight flows nationwide.
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Chicago
Middle West
Switchm N
Pacific Coast
Los Angeles
S. H. Eberling
Switchmen’s Union of North America
Chicago Yardmen's Association
Chicago & North Western
Armour & Company
Brotherhood
Switchmen’s Union of North American
Syracuse
N. Y
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad
New York
S. BE. Hebberlin
United Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way
Buffalo
Toledo
Ohio
Kansas City
St. Louis
New York Central
Mmbers
Brotherhood of Mailroad
Kohler endorses The Copperhead at New Armoury Theatre
Kohler Die Co founder Mr. Kohler hails The Copperhead as a must see photoplay. He says the production held his attention from start to finish. The Copperhead opens a two day run at New Armoury Theatre with performances tonight at 7 30 and 9 15 and tomorrow at 9 00 7 30 and 9 15.
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Kohler
The
Kohler Die Co
Copperhead
New Aromry Theatre
Strikes Rising in the County and Nation
Washington report shows about 95 000 workers on strike or threatening to strike, per Labor Department conciliation chief Cunningham. Figures reflect only cases the bureau was asked to mediate. strikes have risen since January with 7 947 in January, 50 000 in February, and 147 000 in March.
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Washington, D. C
Cunningham
Labor Department
Bureau of Conciliation
Cunningham Sail
Dentists to Meet Again in Geneva Next Monday
Local dentists plan a large turnout for the Fox River Dental Society meeting in Geneva starting at 3 PM. The afternoon session features talks on Efficient Officer Management by Dr. Ruddick of Aurora, Dr. Elliott of Elgin, and Dr. Spickerman of this city, followed by a 6:06 PM banquet and an evening program on clasp attachments and removable bridges.
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Fox River Dental Society
Geneva
Ethcient Officer
Ruddick
Aurora
Elliott
Elgin
Albert C. Spickerman
Dunleavy Buys Store In DeKalb Local Buyout
Harry Dunleavy, a longtime DeKalb resident, has purchased the Cheney store from Jon Forn. The sale, arranged by Interstate Realty, will place Dunleavy in charge early next week with no stated partner. The deal value is described as substantial and several friends wish him luck.
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DeKalb
Cheney
Jon Forn
Plainsfield
Harry Dunleavy
Harry
Solin Fern
George Cheney
Interstate Realty Company
Inter church movement team to meet in Yorkville
Reports from Crystal Lake and Geneva say early meetings inspired activity and growing enthusiasm. The Kendall county team plans Friday sessions that promise a remarkable turnout and a forward move for city churches.
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Interchurch Worll
Yorkville
Kendall County
Crystal Lake
Geneva
Election at City Hall for School Board
Voters in the township high school board election may cast ballots at City Hall this Saturday from two to five pm. Filers include H W McEwen, Theodore Anderson, and Clyne Lyons. No opposition appears.
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Wao Wit
renpaLe
Township
H.W. McEwen
Theodore Anderson
Clyne Lyons
Trasia
No Further Details of Seattle Fire Today
Mrs H G Belding received no further news today from her niece and husband Mr and Mrs C Meier residents of the Hotel Lincoln at Seattle Wash which burned yesterday. Mrs Belding awaited news of their escape but did not expect a letter for a day or two yet mail requiring four days to reach here. Thor Roberts of the Soil Tail Improvement Association went to Chicago this morning.
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H. G. Belding
C Meier
Lincoln
Seattle Wash
Missing Nevada rancher sought by police noted by local friends
Local friends of Mrs. Charles Il Walker known as Eva Southworth recall a Chicago Tribune notice about Charles H Walker a Nevada rancher and mine partner who arrived March 18 at Hotel Morrison from Lima Montana drew $1800 in Dillon and left March 24 his wife and child in Linwood have heard nothing since. he is described as 40, 5 feet 1 inch, sandy, blue eyes, wore a dark blue and green suit with a muskrat overcoat and astrakan collar.
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Charles Il. Walker
Eva Southworth
Ilinois State Normal School
Chicago Tribune
Charles H. Walker
Nevada
Ella Boardman
East View Park
Walker
Chicago
Lima
Mont
Morrison
Dillon, Mont
Lins
General Leonard Wood Expected for Speech Here
Reports say General Leonard Wood is drawing large crowds at local meetings and may address the public despite an earlier cancellation. Local organizers, led by his associates, hope a Sunday blizzard did not end plans for a brief address in Amelia with a special train at Sixth Street crossing.
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Mepouts
Cory Ae
Leonard Wood
Sixth Street
Evers
Possibe
Sue
Roosevelt
Amelia
Easter Music Repeated by F Bape Ast Church Choir
At the request of many, the church choir will repeat the Easter program rendered last Sunday. The concert date is likely one week from Sunday in late afternoon or evening, with Rev. W. Rt. Yard away. Soloists remain, program unchanged, featuring Victory Divine by Christopher Marks.
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W. Rt. Yard
Christopher Marks
Coal Supply Improves as Roads Dry News Brief
Local coal dealers report ample stocks with one or two short on hand while delivery remains slowed by poor roads. Once roads dry, the public can obtain the coal they need as loads arrive and deliveries resume.
Miss Laura Gailey Dies at Malta Home
Miss Laura Gailey died at her Malta home after a long illness. She was laid to rest after a service at Mil ta remotel. Survived by brother Hubert Gailey, with other relatives in Detroit and California. Kemp family from Detroit formerly resided here, with Kemp employed by Wiswall and Wirz in DeKalb.
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Laura Baily
Barly
Niles
Malta
Milta
Miss Gailey
Hubert
Kemp
Detroit Mich
California
Wiswall & Wiriz
Rgent
DeKalb
Last Night for William Parnum at Princess Playhouse
Final appearances of William Parnum in Heart Strings at the Princess Playhouse feature evening shows at 7 30 and 9 10. Vivid star power draws crowds as ads urge renting a room nearby.
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William Parnum
Princess Playhouse
Republican Central Committee to Meet Saturday at Sycamore
The Dakota County Republican Central Committee will hold a meeting next Saturday at 11 am in Sycamore to arrange for the upcoming primary on Tuesday and to prepare for the April 26 regular session when delegates to the state convention and other business will be decided.
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Cmunes A
Oes
DeKslt County
Republican Central
Sycamore
Ragsdale Applies for Rockford High Principal Post
Local friends urge that George Tilden Ragsdale be chosen for the Rockford township high school principal vacancy created by Clade Briggs resignation. Community hopes a capable local man will lead the school and keep his family near Illinois and De Kath.
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Rockford Township
Clade Briggs
George Tilden Ragsdale
Rags
Ilinois
de Kath
John Conlin Improves After Relapse Recovery
John Canin shown marked improvement after a relapse last Tuesday. Two weeks earlier Jol underwent appendicitis surgery and recovered quickly. A trio of doctors met all morning and stated he now has a very good chance for full recovery.
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John Canin
Jol
One Week Left for Tax Payment in DeKalb Township
Barely one week remains to pay real estate taxes in DeKalb Township. Robert McCormick of DeKalb Trust & Savings Bank, deputy for County Treasurer Hay, reports payments are not collected promptly. After April 1, taxpayers must go to Sycamore to settle and will incur a 10 percent penalty for delays.
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Robert, McCormick
DeKalb Trust & Savings Bank
Hay
Sycamore
Elks Feast At Club Quarters This Evening
Readable notice invites Elks to a six thirty evening feast at the club quarters Afterward attendees may enjoy nicotine consumption and card billiards pool and other games of skill with a warn that sharks may be seeking victims in the crowd
Townsend Wins His Race for Supervisor Job
Supervisor Fred Byar wins in the regular town election with a narrow margin amid opposition. Frank Lloyd trails, receiving about 270 votes to Byar's total of roughly LOW, reflecting a tight contest in Sycamore.
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Townsend
Fred Byar
Sycamore
Rome
Frank Lloyd
John Mosher Re elected to Highway Commission
John Mosher was re elected to the Cortland district’s highway commission by voters. He faced opposition from Mie Larson but prevailed by a margin of 182 votes.
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John Mosher
Highway Commission
Allies for France mark highway in Illinois plan
The piece reports on Allied support for France amid German tensions and outlines a state plan to mark highways in Illinois for safe travel. Chicago leaders, including J. C. Henderson known as Tea, push standardized numeric route signs to prevent travelers from taking wrong roads and to aid emergency access.
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Chicago Moteur Club
3. C. Henderson
Ninager
Tourine Bureau
Chicago
DeKath
Bis
Henderson
Canton
Lexington
Mingis
Wisconsin
Lincoln
ITO Probe Into Rail Strikes Not By Unions
A Senate resolution by Senator McCormick of Illinois orders the Interstate Commerce Committee to probe unauthorized interstate railroad employee strikes. The inquiry targets strikes not conducted or authorized by recognized railway employee unions and cites Chicago and Buffalo among affected cities. The move signals congressional oversight of labor actions outside official union channels.
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ITO
United Mrenst
Washington, D
Chicago
Buffalo
McCormick
Ilinois
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Pythians to Attend Church Service Next Sunday
Knights of Pythias will march from their hall at We15 to the Methodist church for a group service. Dr. Bapt Evans, one of the oldest members, will deliver the sermon and it is hoped all members will attend.
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Knights of Pythias
Yrar
Methodist Church
Bapret Evans
Relief fund grows at local bank drive gains public help
The Melrove Park relief fund rises again with five boys reported to be contributing. A total of 1050 dollars was collected and sent to the bank this morning as part of a drive for a Vietrola.
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Melrove Park Relief Fund
Jimnp
Crego
Teg
Wheat crop forecast shows large shortfall
The 1920 wheat crop is forecast at 483 647 000 bushels, about 228 million bushels below last year. The Agriculture Department released figures based on reports from all sections of the country, estimating harvest totals starting in June.
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United Tres
Washington
1. C
Elf
Exploding Gas Wrecks Oklahoma City Business Area
A powerful explosion in Oklahoma City injured seven and left several ill as escaping gas caused a wrecked business district. Officials report the blast occurred early today and damaged nearby structures, prompting emergency response and investigations.
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Oklahoma City
Ces OD
Penen City
Lili
Apii
Joxnvision
Ipfort
Meet to Confer on Rates for Coal Miners
Representatives of the mine workers and operators met in Chicago to discuss the new wage scale adopted in New York for bituminous miners. The session aimed to address the demands of shift men for higher pay and better conditions.
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Chicago
Fitneis
New York
Fire at Lovefield aviation station destroys repair shop buildings
Fire at Love Field aviation station in Texas destroyed repair deBer buildings early today. Estimated losses reach about 50 000 dollars as crews fought the blaze amid light rain and damp conditions. No injuries reported.
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Aviation Station
Pry
Texas
Aviation Repair de Ber
Lovefield
Peace Resolution Passes House Amid Party Split Vote
The House, voting 218 to 155 along party lines, advanced a Republican resolution declaring peace with Germany. A special rule set voting to begin at 5 p.m. tomorrow, with debates limited to 11 hours. Democratic opposition warned of constitutional issues despite predicted passage.
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Daviel
Washington, D.C
House
Wilson
Washington, D. C
Rmany
Pevery
Mondell
Clark
Jibal Vither
Senate
Snell
New York
Campbell
Rus
Tubes Committee
Pan
N. C
Congress
Germany
Club meeting draws crowd for presidential vote effort
A large crowd gathered at City Hall for a club meeting led by President Edgar K. Still to organize turnout for the presidential vote on Tuesday. Automobiles will be provided to voters needing transport, and various arrangements were set for poll day operations.
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Amya Vaya
Lytell Triumphs in The Right of Way at Star Theatre
Bert Lytell delivers a standout performance as Charley Steele in The Right of Way at Star Theatre. Review lauds his dramatic achievement, praises June Mathis, Maxwell Karger, and Jack Dillon, and notes tonight showings at 7:30 and 9:00 with 24 cents admission plus tax.
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Sirbert Parker
Star Theatre
Bert Lytell
Charley Steele
Montreal
Oynieca
Lytell
June Mathis
Maxwell Karger
Jack Dillon
Isas
Robert Kurri
Star Playhouse
Star Orchestra
Illness Delays Concert To Tuesday Evening
Announcement from hivazo reports soprano Mise Mathilde Turnocs cannot perform with Axel Carlson at the normal school auditorium Saturday due to illness. The concert is postponed to Tuesday at eight o'clock at the original venue. Ticket holders and those planning to attend are advised of the change.
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Hivazo
Mise Mathilde Turnocs
Axel Carlson
Sauditorium
Music Rolls Keep Express Office Busy
Moving picture films and other goods are shipped from Chicago by express, keeping the local office busy. Perishables from Chicago are scarce, and little is entering the area.
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Chicagzo
Chicago
Japanese Troops Surrender Buildings at Vladivostok
Shanghai dispatch reports Japanese troops who held public buildings and Vladivostok railroad station on Sunday surrendered the sites on Tuesday. The report notes public buildings were evacuated as part of the transfer.
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London
England
Vladivostok
Shanghai
County urged to buy locally for county printing needs
The Chronicle calls on county officials to favor homegrown printing firms over large outside Chicago and Danville suppliers. It argues local firms can meet demand at fair prices and support local government funding, noting The Chronicle faced higher taxes as a corporation and urging a shift to domestic providers.
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Chronicle
Pettibone
Chicago
Ilinois
Dan‘ville
Burned Arkansas Station to be Rebuilt at Once
A Missouri Pacific union railroad station in Little Rock Arkansas burned last night with losses estimated near 1 000 000. The station will be rebuilt immediately as a junction facility in cooperation with other rail lines, officials announced.
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United Pees
Little Rock
Ark
Missouri Pacific Union Railroad
Explosion Kills Four at Powder Factory
In Cairo an explosion at a powder factory yesterday left four dead and four seriously injured with several others slightly hurt. Authorities say the blast occurred at the Actna Explosive cum try plant at Payville.
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Cairo
Pour
Actna
Payville
Four Injured in St Louis Streetcar Collision Today
Four people, three men and a woman, were injured in a collision between a street car and an automobile in St Louis Missouri early today. The injured were occupants of the motor car and were taken to local hospitals for treatment.
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MBG 2
von St. Louis
Imotor
Copperhead at New Armory theatre opens two day run
An acclaimed film adaptation of Augustus Thomas's play The Copperhead premieres at New Armory theatre tonight for a two day engagement. Viewers are urged to attend tonight and tomorrow matinee or evening performances.
Many killed in riot in Frankfurt amid French troops clash
London reports indicate six to ten German civilians killed and about 35 wounded as French Moroccan troops fire on demonstrators in Frankfurt. A Berlin dispatch confirms six killed and 35 wounded with troops using machine guns after mobs menaced officers. Rioting across the city follows an alleged attack on a German officer at Hotel Imperial.
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Valted Press
London
England
Frankfurt
Berlin
Zurich
Paris
Germany
Hotel Imperial
United States
Great Britain
Rhine
Pranfurt
Degoutte
France
High Rhineland Commission
Dinerderadara
Rohr
Chaplin Fails Swing in Hotel Lobby Brawl
United Press reports Charlie Chaplin fought with Lewis Mayer in a hotel lobby. Witnesses say Chaplin demanded Mayer remove his glasses, Chaplin and Mayer exchanged blows, and Chaplin fell to the floor. Chaplin surfaced with scratches amid dispute over his estranged wife Mildred Harris Chaplin.
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United Pres
Los Angeles
Calif
Charlie Chaplin
Marke
Lewis Mayer
Chaplin
Mildred Harris Chaplin
Mayer
Training for Young Men May Be Knocked Out
Washington reports an amendment to the army reorganization bill proposed by Senator Kirby of Arkansas striking out universal military training provisions. He warned it would worsen the South's labor issues, claiming training shifts African Americans to shiftless work and opposing compulsory programs due to cost. Mr and Mrs W J Hope Sr return from Chicago to occupy their home.
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Washington, D. C
Senator Kirby
Arkansas
Kirby
South
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Dunleavy Buys Store
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Jaly
Ghid
Tynes
Genany
Ilear
Illinois
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