Cabinet In Session Reports on Railroad Strike Evidence
Washington April 14 United Press Palmer told the cabinet the Justice Department has evidence that the Communist International party of Russia led by Lenin and Trotsky drives the railroad strike. President and cabinet discussed the strike for an hour. arrests expected later today. The Senate committee postponed action until tomorrow on related matters.
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United Press
Washington
DD. C
Palmer
Department of Justice
Communist International Party of Russia
Lenine
Trotzky
Justice de
Partment
Senate Committee
Openers Light Up Sox Park With Busy Ball Fans
Report from Sox Park notes many fans in attendance for the White Sox opener against Detroit while DeKalb supporters cheered nearby. Cubs faced the World Champions in Cincinnati, linking two major league debuts in one day.
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White Sox
Detroit Wii
DeKalb
Cubs
Cincy
Aurora Man Dies at Sister's Home in This City
Matt Schomer died this morning at the home of his sister Mrs V. V. Harding wife of the C A & DD agent here. The remains will be taken to his former home at Aurora for funeral services. He had been ill for some time.
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Matt Schomer
V. V. Harding
Harding
Aurora
Thung Man
Goods Move Through Local Offices Amid Express Strike
The express strike remains volatile as railroad workers join the action. Perishable goods enter the local station while parcel post delays persist and workers log overtime to offset the backlog. Frank Ault of Kirkland collects his new Chalmers from Deane and Company. Mrs. Leslie Marshall travels to Marshalltown, Iowa, for an unknown reason.
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Post Office
Frank Ault
Kirkland
Deane and Company
Leslie Marshall
Marshalltown
Iowa
Uncle Sam to Investigate Slaying in Berlin
Washington reports a full and searching U.S. investigation into Germany's claim that an American prisoner was shot while attempting to escape. Officials confirmed DeMott had been killed by Germans, who alleged he sought to incite radical acts. Germany agreed to delay execution after U.S. requests.
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Washington, D
United States
Germany
State Department
DeMott
Berlin
Kirkland Man Recommitted to the Asylum
Frank Vana, 65, of park land, was again found insane in probate court and sent to Elgin State Hospital. His history includes multiple prior commitments and escapes. He decorates with buttons and badges, paints his house, buys paint, stays awake at night, and has tampered with railroad tracks.
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Frank Vana
Park Land
Elgin State Hospital
Elgin Hospital
Turnock Carlson Concert Impresses Audiences At Normal School
Lora friends who attended Turnock Carlson concert last night praised Axel Carlson bass voice and Miss Turnock mezzo tone. Audience notes heavy ticket sales and strong educational funding outcomes for the artists with Prof Gerkin guiding the varied program. Accompanist Miss Huber of Chicago also praised for satisfactory work.
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Lora
Turnock-Carlson
Axel Carlson
Carlson
Miss Turnock
Gerkin
Risk
Schneider
Curran
Furchmaninott
Minne
Lieurance
Turnock
Carls
Armourer
DeKoven
Handel
Brahms
Pusno
Bolum
Massenet
Liddle
Rom “Scipi
Huhn
Guatemala Armistice Reported as Cabrera Flight Proposed
Washington April 14 Armistice between Unionist forces in Guatemala City and President Cabrera was announced today. Revolutionists proposed Cabrera leave the country as the State Department advised. Mrs Josephine Cone visits Chicago. John Lewis traveled to the city today.
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Washington, D. C
Guatemala City
Cabrera
State Department
Martens Is Condemned In Senate Probe Report
The Moses subcommittee reports that Ludwik C. A. K. Martens lacks diplomatic status, is a German subject and enemy alien, and has promoted groups seeking to overthrow the U S government. Martens is under deportation warrant, with findings stressing propaganda aims and sympathy for a Soviet replacement.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Ludwik C. A. K. Martens
United States
Department of Justice
Senate
Moses
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Fort
Martens
Marten
Marien
Divorce suits filed in circuit court include Malta woman case
Alice A. Winders sues Thomas J. Winders alleging desertion after 1896 marriage in Malta with no children and seeks maintenance and suit money. Harry Westenberg sues Velma Westenberg charging farm life and affection claims. attorney T. M. Cliffe represents plaintiff.
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Alice A. Winders
Thomas J. Winders
Malta
Faissier, Multon & Roberts
Harry Westenbergen
Ben Reid
Chancery Checker
Harry BE. Westenberg
Velm Westenberg
Harry
Velma
Reid
Bill T. M. Cliffe
Plaintif
Circuit Court Passes Decrees in Several Cases This Week
Circuit court convened Saturday with Judge Cliffe. decrees entered in Berkey v Countryrean, Winchester v Winchester, Rowan Arey v Ault, and Rowe v Wright. Decrees per draft. solicitor fees fixed at 850 dollars in the Berkey case. appearances noted. adjournment set for next Saturday April 17 at 6 30 am. Local attendees include Mr and Mrs John Marshall of Clinton Iowa and Dr H A Meyers driving a Maxwell from Deane agency.
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Circuit Court
Cliffe
Boyd R. Berkey
Reesana R
Convention to Act Tomorrow on Suffrage Article
Springfield April 14 The constitutional convention moved to committee of the whole tomorrow to study the suffrage article. The draft would wipe out sex qualifications and primary elections, proposing one election year. State authorities noted primaries are elections, risking elimination of primaries. Representatives of capital were to be heard.
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Vey Watt
Hess Springfield
Strikers Riot Prompt Militia Call to Action
From Sprincteld April 4 7 many words reach the sheriff of Kenry county about rioting at Kee waner Trent work. Governor John Ostechy ordered 4 battalions of the DIA regiment to Kewane. The 300 men left with telekine fins to assist. Adjutant General Dickson and Lieut Colonel William Swan take command plans for Chic troops arrival and operations.
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Kenry County
Ube
Keewaner
Trent
John Ostechy
Hickson
Bathalien
DIA
Kewane
Falls Eoippel
Wewspree
Dickson
William Swan
Chic
Ice makers to open new plant in DeKalb this summer
Prank J. Sutterlin and Willian Ames of the Dixon Distilled Water Ice Company visited DeKalb from Dixon Thokine and acquainted locals. They bought property and plan to build and operate an ice plant, starting at once and aiming to be running early in the summer.
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J. Sutterlin
Willian Ames
Dixon Distilled Water Ice Company
Dixon Thokine
Leing
DeKalb
Freudenberg Is Dismissed By Court
Dr J A Freudenberg, accused of murdering his mother in law Mrs Nettie Dutlies of Marleson Wis, was dismissed today by Court Commissioner H A Price at the request of District Attorney M J Paul who has been investigating the woman s death. The claim was that Mrs Doffies died from mustard gas injection. The dismissal is a complete vindication of the former DeKalb official.
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J. A. Freudenberg
Nettie Dutlies
Marleson
Wis
H. A. Price
M. J. Paul
Doffies
Police Seek Stolen Automobile Report From Clinton
Clinton police wired to the local station that two sailors and one civilian stole an automobile from the city and are heading this way. Local officers are on the lookout and expect to apprehend the offenders if they pass through.
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Clinton
Lowden Leads Illinois in Preferential Presidential Vote
United Press dispatch from Chicago April 14 reports Governor Frank Lowden leading General Leonard Wood by about 66 000 votes in Illinois preferential primaries. Cook County favors Wood with 78 444 to Lowden 40 881 for Hiram Johnson writes in. downstate totals incomplete. Lowden likely carries about 35 of Illinois 50 delegates to the national convention.
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United Press
Chicago
Ilinois
Lowden
Sterday
Tllinois
Prenko Lowden
Leonard Wood
Troy
General Wood
Cook County
Hiram Johnson
Johnson
Normal School Secures Fine Entertainment
DeKalb residents will hear Henrik Ibsen plays Hedda Gabler and The Master Builder performed by Madem Bourgny Hammer and company at the Normal school auditorium tonight and tomorrow night. After costlier plans fell through, a modest four figure price and a canceled Iowa engagement due to an endemic allowed the troupe to visit DeKalb, with many tickets already sold and expected to delight locals.
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DeKaip
Henrik Ibsen
Hedda Gabler
Maidan Bourgny Hammer
Delkala
Iowa
DeKalb
Mayor Has the Railroad Men Under Arrest
The mayor orders arrest of railroad workers after a confrontation on a busy street near the pine factory. Officer Rowe arrives as the arrest becomes the focal point of the scene with officials preparing further action.
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Charizee
Clinton
Velviderr
Rowe
Wine Case Goes Over Again At Kane County Court
State's Attorney Charles Abbott said the final contiguance of 27 defendants in the Miter wine case was granted. The case was continued again on the plea of the defendants until next Tuesday morning, with bond to await a jury.
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Charles Abbott
Kane County
Tor Silay
Charles Mack Begins Work On New Bungalow
Charles Mack of South Fourth Street has started excavation for a bungalow planned at 610 South Fourth Street. Prospective builders await materials and other items to proceed as work begins on the home touted as a fine addition for the city.
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Charles Mack
South Fourth Street
South Fourth
Dekel
Brother of DeKalb Woman Suffers Stroke
Mr. Scovill of Ottawa Kuna brother of DeKalb resident Mrs. A. E. Barker has suffered a stroke of paralysis and is in serious condition. He visited his sister here last fall and is known by several DeKalb residents.
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A. E. Barker
Pencon
Wi- Jintao Scovill
Ottawa
Kuna
Dog Arrested by Police in Teall Neighborhood
In the eastern Teall area Agont Avine reported a neighbor’s dog creating alarm with children nearby. Police arrived and the dog was captured and taken to Gilby pound for disposal.
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Teall
Micken
Gilby
Norway Actress Madame Hammer Stars In Hedda Gabler and The Master Builder
Norwegian actress Madame Hammer brings a powerful English production of Ibsen to the Normal Auditorium. She stars in Hedda Gabler and The Master Builder with a versatile, restrained yet dynamic performance that captivates audiences across her native land.
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Mirame Hanmer
Hedda Gabler
Madamne Hammer
Lwich
Nationwide Railroad Strike Sees Partial Restarts and Talks
April 14 report says gradual improvement across regions as New York area remains hardest hit with few workers returning. Chicago dispatches note some restoration of passenger service via volunteer crews. Washington officials, including Attorney General Palmer, push to curb radical leaders and resume wage talks with the Railway Labor Board as 1,000 strikers in Washington return to work. The strike costs railways billions in reduced revenue and damages, with government agencies projecting long term tax and tariff implications.
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Hy United Ress
Chicago
New York
Awitchiter
Washington Storiy
Wilson
Interstate Commerce Commission of the Senate
Wilsen
Alformancy
Palner
Washington
Jdutius H. Parmalee
Bureau of Reilroad Economics
Esch Cummins Transportation Acs
Parmelee
Maran
Reiledy Bor
Norojal
Palmer
Chicach
Illinois Men Not Striking for Sympathy
In United Springfield Illinois miners declare they will not strike in sympathy for Alexander Howatt president of Ka Mo United Mine Workers arrested in Kansas for contempt of court. Conservatives oppose Howatt's fight against Kansas state law while radicals in Illinois reportedly strike in protest of the New York wage agreement.
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United
Springfield
Alexander Howall
Ka . Mo
United Mine Workers
Kansas
New York
Howatt
Snyder Announces Public Scores for Ball Games
Snyder announces a baseball service delivering daily scores from all major league games. The scores will be bulletined as soon as results are known at the Sawke Street Window, serving baseball fans and athletics enthusiasts.
Firefighters Recover Abandoned Item on Lincoln Highway
Firefighters found an unidentified object described as someone’s nanny item along West Lincoln Highway. They towed it to the station where it will be kept until the owner calls for it.
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Lincoln Highway
Ball Players Beware of the Detectives
Police warn to arrest boys playing ball on sidewalks after complaints. Walkers forced into mud as balls strike pedestrians. Offenders face fines under ongoing enforcement.
Bonus Bill Moves Fast in Congress for World War Service Cash
Washington April 14 action on the soldier bonus bill is to be rushed in Congress with hopes to pass by June 1. Rep Fordney and Senator Lodge coordinate to push the house passage by May 1 and advance to the senate within the month. The plan provides a cash bonus of 1.00 for each day of service for about 2,000,000 veterans, excluding those with large wartime sacrifices.
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Washington, D C
Congress
Senate
House
Lodge
Fordney
Micheliaumein
Ways and Means Committee
Pordney
Tomorrow Is Last Day for Tax Payments
Tomorrow is the final day to pay taxes. Delinquent accounts must be paid by tomorrow night at eight o'clock at DeKalb Trust and Savings Bank with penalties. After tomorrow taxes must be paid in Sycamore, with late fees applied for overdue amounts.
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Robert McCormick
DeKalb Trust and Savings Bank
Sycamore
War Looms in Mexico as Federal Troops Advance
Mexico City April 13 Night Federal forces move into Sonora under Dieguez who left to join troops after receiving instructions. Carranza reportedly gave full conduct of campaign to Dieguez, while Sonora clique fears for the administration. Tombstone April 14 Eight hundred Mexican infantry head toward Agua Prieta opposite Douglas to counter Sonora troops, Arizona firms urge stronger troop protection.
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United Press
Mexico City
Mexico
Sonora
Sal Dieguez
Carranza
Sonora Clique
Tombstone
Ariz
Agua Preta
Douglas
Washington
Arizona
Dentists Attend Geneva Session From DeKalb
Several DeKalb dentists traveled to Geneva for the Fox River association meeting. Topics include technical matters discussed by the profession. Dr. A C Spickerman of DeKalb is on the program to discuss one of the technical issues raised by the dental artists.
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DeKalb
Geneva
Fox River Association
Itg
A.C. Spickerman
Notre Dame College Boys Return to Campus After Vacation
The Walidays are over and the Notre Dame students have returned to studies. B Henaughan John Hope and A Diedrich came back yesterday with the rest returning last week, eager to resume school after vacation.
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Notre Dame
B. Henaughan
John Hope
A. Diedrich
Stutz Motors Seeks Delisting From Exchange
The Stutz Motor Company asked the New York Stock Exchange board to remove its stock from the list immediately and withdrew plans to list 20,000 new shares. Aurora resident Mrs Blise visited sisters and other local names were noted in brief.
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New York, Y
Stutz Motor Company Today
Board of Governors
The
New York Stock Exchange
Stutz
Mary Pickford in Pollyanna At The Princess Tonight
Mary Pickford stars in Pollyanna at the Princess tonight as audiences enjoy a sunny tale of optimism and resilience. The screening spotlights Pickford’s signature charm in a family friendly production likely drawing crowd anticipation.
DeKalb Voting Split with Heavy Wood Support
In DeKalb county Governor Lowden won by a narrow 155 margin, while General Wood drew strong backing with over 600 votes. Wood carried several city precincts, and statewide results suggested a two to one Wood advantage outside DeKalb. One local contest elected Hubbard for Reach's committeeman, defeating Eisenberg 40 to 14 as headlines noted.
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DeKalb
Frank Lowden
Wood
Johnson
DeKalb Township
DeKelb
Lowden Wood John
Kirst
Vin Pol
J.S
Lowden
Sycamores
DeKalb County
Reaches
Hubbard
William Eisenberg
Bill
Ireland in turmoil as general strike widens
Dublin reports the first disorders since the strike begun yesterday with detective Harry Kells shot dead on Camden Street. Labor leaders claim over 59 000 workers in Dublin and 300 000 across Ireland are out. Sinn Fein prisoners refuse food as demonstrations flare. London says the Irish executive orders concessions for prisoners at Monjey while Bonar Law outlines amnesty measures.
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Dublin
Ireland
Harry Kells
Camden Street
Sinn Fein
Taton
Sinn Finees Wees
Andrew Bonar Law
House of Commons
Gardens Plentiful In City To Cut Living Costs
In DeKalb many residents plan gardens to slash expenses this year. Most plots are plowed and will be planted soon. The movement urges each household to grow potatoes to lower prices. Also a waitress job offers $25 weekly at the ld dn Hotel, apply to Mr. Pletcher, 14.
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DeKalb
Lddn
Mr. Pletcher
The Fortune Hunter at Star Theatre Tonight
Star theatre presents The Fortune Hunter with Earle Williams in the lead role. Aimed as a great human romance over riches, the film promises humor and high entertainment. Showtimes are 7 30 and 9 00 with adults 25 cents and children 6 1/2 cents plus war tax.
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Winchell Smith
Earle Williams
Star Peyhouse
Orahinarsna
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