Umbrella Thefts Trickery by Two Girls Baffles Police
Two girls used a clever bluff to mislead DeKalb police for over an hour over a missing umbrella from downtown offices. After a series of confrontations at Dr Franklin's and the Odd Fellows building the pair confessed. the umbrella was found in a third floor closet and the girls fled town on the next interurban car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Police Department of
Town
Franklin
Margaret Wiltberger
Rey
Miss Wiltberger
Dr. Franklin
Odd Fellows
Miss Wilberger
Miss Nelson
DeKalb
Sid Rowe
Rowe
Congress Fights Tax Reform and Emergency Tariff Bill
Washington dispatch reports the Senate finance committee shaping tax reform plans while the House debates the Young emergency tariff bill with passage anticipated. Smoot cites about 1.5 million dollars yearly revenue. hearings on sales tax appear unlikely next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uninet
Washington, D. C
Senate
House Today
Penrose
Senate Finance Committee
Smoot
Wnaunreil
House
Buys Cow for Fifteen Dollars Sells for One
Henry Groves paid $15 for a cow that later showed normal condition after feeding. When the herd was sold in Chicago the commission house paid him $1 for the animal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Groves
Mr. Groves
Chicago
Commission House
Charles Jarva Brought to DeKalb Sanitarium
Charles Jarva, ill in Chicago, was brought to DeKalb today and admitted to the county sanitarium. He is not considered seriously ill, and relatives hope a few months at the institution will aid his condition. The police ambulance aided the transfer for comfort. Also noted is a basket social and program at Latimer School with a “Come and see Uncle Josh” event on April 15, organized by Miss Ethel Stout and Swanson Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Jarva
Chicago
DeKalb
DeKalb County Sanitarium
Latimer School
Josh
Ethel Stout
Swanson Bros. Will
France Gains US Backing on Yap Mandate Question
The United States wins French support to challenge Japan over the Yap mandate. France’s Premier Briand indicates the mandate issue will be reopened at the next Allied Supreme Council meeting and will be pursued to seek a solution satisfactory to the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
United States
France
Yap
State Department
Briandant
Allied Supreme Council
Paris
Japan
Fie
Wallace
Dryail
Supreme Council
Throte
Penner
Landlord Plans Breakup of Andrews Love Triangle
Jersey City April 4 a landlord announced he will force a breakup of the Andrews love triangle today. Mrs. Herbert Andrews No 1 aged 42 or Mrs. Herbert Thornton No 2 aged 25 must leave the apartment shared with Herbert Thornton Andrews who is described as husband. Realty agent Cahill says a show down will occur and Andrews will be given a chance to present evidence. Andrews, a broker, left for his offices amid reporters seeking a statement but he would not talk until legal counsel is present.
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Jersey
N.S
Andrews
Herbert Thornton Andrews
Herbert Thornton
William Cahill
Andre
Cahill
Residents Protest Trespassing In Tate City
Residents across Tate City voice indignation at widespread trespassing on terraces and lawns. Barriers were set up to protect property but trespassers persist including adults and children. One suggestion involves strong wire fencing to deter intruders and force consequences. Newsboys riding sidewalks and cutting across sidewalks add to complaints. Immediate action urged to avoid further damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pee E
Tate
Te Newsboye
Tanis Swort Wut
Will Vacation in Old Country for Four Months
Mat Wakeva, former employer of the Henangban store, plans a four month vacation to Finland. He will leave tomorrow morning and visit New York for several days to see his sister before spending most of the journey with his mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Country
Mat Wakeva
Henangban
Sumer
Finnland
Cine Davighre
Wateva
New York
Tory
Wheel tax plates delayed as clerk reviews options
City officials prepare to issue wheel tax plates for the year. Blaeckman contemplates efficient handling as samples arrive. The clerk faces deciding the easiest method to stamp classification letters, a process requiring time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Blaeckman
Paw Paw Man Receives Marmon Car This Week
A Marmon car was delivered to Mr. Pogue the lumberman in Paw Paw this week by G I L Deane Company. A Jordan brougham was sent to Mrs. Eira Hall at Sycamore and another Hupmobile was driven out to add to the Deane salesroom collection.
Women and Girls Offered Permanent Pressing Work
Advertisement promises stable employment as pressers for women and girls accustomed to standing. The copy mentions Vassar Wetec dees as a referenced employer or program within the offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vassar Wetec Dees
Big Vote Promised in City Mayoral Race
The city prepares for a Tuesday election with Jim Lewis as the expected mayoral front runner. Polls open seven and close five, with over 2,000 voters anticipated to cast ballots at city hall to judge the field and determine the winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Depester
Mimic’ Lewis
Aqile
Cornel
Chastes
Lowes
Jian
Ralph Purinton
Cuman Fron
Robert Toby Powell
Jim Lewis
Soo Meyer
Lewis
Finn Ani
Aefe
Jimmie Lewis
Congressmen asks probe of proposed sales tax
Representative Frear of Wisconsin urged a congressional investigation into the movement to adopt a sales tax this session. He introduced a resolution demanding inquiry into alleged scandalous conditions linked to the effort in Washington D.C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Pa
Sation
D.C
Brmand
Frear
Wisconsin
Police Guard Chicago Jail After Bomb Plot Foiled
Chicago April 14 police guard the county jail following a failed nitroglycerin bomb plot to free Sam Cardinella. Authorities say the incident prompted tight security at the facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ronce
Sam Cardinella
Texas Town Ravaged by Cyclone Wreaks Havoc
Reports state Melissa and nearby Melitta suffered severe destruction as a cyclone struck. Eight dead and many injured are confirmed with relief parties searching ruins, churches, a bank, post office, and homes amid widespread damage in Morris Texas area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Texas
Melissa
Casipewis
McKimey
Melitta
Houston Pexas Cen- Wal Keiloway Linton
Rsuklin
Clawnbersville
Rockford Politicians Await Wisconsin Route Preview
Maps show the proposed tour for Illinois lawmakers as they inspect the Badger State rail and road route. J B Deating of the Rockford Meteor Club received the materials detailing travel from Madison to Elkhorn and Lake Geneva, with plans to return via Oregon and Evansville, while Governor Len Small and Brig. Gen. George Bell Jr. will review troops at Camp Grant ahead of a public visit.
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Rockford Resistor Anette
Mlinois
Te Badger State
Reid
J. 8
Deatyn
Rockford Meteur Club
Trnckford
Nori
Beinit
Clinton
Darien
Walworth
Lake Geneva
South Core
Elkhorn
Kancheon
Eaghe
Doosan
Jefferson
Fort Atkinson
Oregon
Madhond
Madison
Ickford
Evansle
Danerville
Beipi
Ulinms
Springfield
Wiscon Roads
Camp Grant
Len Small
Thurstdas
George Bell
Coplonmerni
Supreme Court Denies Cherry Rehearing in Gunsul Case
The Supreme Court denied a rehearing for F. W. Cherry in the Gunsul case. The Second District affirmed the Kane County circuit court judgment and the Supreme Court affirmed both judgments. The case involved receivership of Gunsul and the Aurora and DeKath railroad profits from securities sales.
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Springfield
Supreme Cooort Today
F. W. Cherry
Appellate Court of the
Second District
Kane County
Supreme Court
Erfowit Court
Cherry
Gunsul Ned
Aurore & DeKath Railroad
Rihoad Company
Removal of John Anderson to Joliet Today
The remains of John Anderson, who died about six years ago, were moved from Mapleview Cemetery this morning and taken to Joliet for burial. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Mangus Anderson, formerly living near Joliet. He now rests in a cemetery near Will County under care of Barry.
Knights of Pythias to Add Four Candidates at Meeting
At the regular Knights of Pythias meeting to be held ten Wight, four candidates will be given the work in the first degree. Several new applications are to be presented, and a large bee will be held before the lodge proceeds. Older members are active on prospects, aiming to increase membership by over 100 before year’s end.
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Knights of Pythias
Wight
Order
Harding to Name Shipping Board Members
President Harding was expected to appoint the shipping board with James A. Farrell as chairman and include former Senator George Chamberlain of Oregon Colonel Charles B R Forbes and James Thompson of Mobile Alabama. Other members were not yet announced and the group will form the seven man board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Pres
Washington
DD. C
Harding
Shipping Board
James A. Farrel
George Chamberlain
Regon
Charles BR. Forbes
S¢Tary
Commerce
Lex
James Thompson
Mobile
Ala
Sever-Man Board
Stokes Divorce Trial Nears End As Defense Cites Witnesses
Helen Elwood Stokes scores again in a concluding defense session in the divorce suit filed by W. F. E. Stokes. Witnesses named Martha Jones and Mrs. Graves testified about visits to New York and alleged promises of hush money. Zenos Matteossian described spying on Wall Street rooms, while Mrs. Stokes is poised to take the stand as the final witness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Elwood Stokes
Riehr and Seed
W. FE. J. Stokes
Martha
Zenos N. Matteossian
Wallan
Stokes
Finch
Regulations Mandate Candling Eggs In State
April 14 Springfield reports the Department of Agriculture warns egg sellers and buyers about repeated violations of the egg candling law. Inspectors urged adherence to the rule that eggs must be candled year round and threatened arrests for ongoing infractions. John L McLauchlin noted enforcement and potential penalties for noncompliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ity
Springfield
Te Degmarizment of Agriculture
Es Ludiotin
Ecg
Tartleniy
John L.mclauchlin
Division of Foods and Dairies
Cement Road Work to Start Soon at Elburn
motorists report the Heyworth crustetellen company will begin cement road work on the stretch near Elburn. the project will lay a cement road from chicago toward the mississippi river, with crews to be hired as materials arrive and work proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elburn
DeKilb
Heyworth Crustetellen Company
Getline Terdy
Witiel
Chicago
Heyworth
Harrison Ventures Into Insurance Agency Venture
Arthur H. Harrison formerly with The Chronicle has become district agent for Central Life Insurance Co of Ma Vois with office space leased in the Mosaic block at Third and Lincoln Highway. He partners with A McDowell to cover DeKalb McHenry Boone Lake and surrounding counties. Taxes unpaid will be collected at banks through April 20 1921 after which collection moves with no penalty until that date.
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Arthur H. Harrison
Chronicle
Central Life Insurance Co
Mavois
Ottawa
H. W. Johnson
DeKalb County
Varrison
A. McDowell
Masonic Block
Third
Lincoln Highway
DeKalb
McHenry
Boone, Lake
M. Hay
Cassidy Funeral Held Here This Morning
The body of Mrs J J Cassidy who died at Elmhurst was brought here for burial this morning. Services were at St Marys church at nine and burial followed at the Catholic cemetery. Out of town mourners included Mrs Mary Markel Miss Katherine Mulvihill Mrs J Miller Mrs E J Devitt and others from Elmhurst and Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Cassidy
Elmhurst
St. Mary's Church
Mary Markel
Katherine Mulvilhill
Oak Park
J. Miller
Chicago
E. J. Devitt
Katherine Devitt
Thomas Keating
Coffey
Egan
Historian E C Page Attends State Historical Convention
Prof. E C Page of the Normal school travels to Madison Wisconsin for a three day Mississippi Valley historical society convention. He presents on The Historical Museum King and Its Teaching Value while historians from across the United States gather to discuss topics in history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Page
Normal School
Madison
Wis
Mississippi Valley Historical Society
DeKalb
Historical Museum
King
United States
Nash Cars Attract Attention With New Sport Model
Charles Noren of the Central Ga- Yare has just received several late Nash models in various shapes and prices. The sport model is drawing considerable attention among the automobile public for its fine appearance and performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Noren
Ga- Yare
Nash
Thirteen More Bowie Crew Members Rescued Off Tampico
Beaumont Texas reports thirteen additional survivors from the ill fated Colonel Bowie found eight miles off Tampico. The count adds to earlier rescue messages received by port authorities today.
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Beaumont
Texas
Colonel Bowie
Tampico
Price Cut in Reapers
United Press reports the International Harvester Company cut steel based farm machinery prices by ten percent. The reduction applies to grain and rice binders shockers reapers mow ers hay rakes tedders loaders corn binders huskers pickers silo fillers and other steel heavy equipment. The move lowers replacement costs though it does not affect this year's production prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Chicago
International Harvester Company
Harvester Company
Five Days More Given Tardy Taxpayers
Announcement from De Kalb Trust and Savings Bank reports a five day extension for tardy taxpayers. County Treasurer May notes many taxes unpaid and the bank will stay open evenings to collect payments, with thousands of dollars still due in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeKalb Trust & Savines Bank
May
DeKalb Bank
Rain Boosts Attendance at Rotary Club Meeting
Officers report excellent turnout at the weekly Rotary Club gathering with near full attendance. The only notable item was a brief update on yesterday’s Peoria meeting attended by DeKalb Rotarians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club
Peoria
DeKalb
Tonight's Comedy and Palace Playhouse Arts Evening
A quirky program headline promises a blend of humor and theater with a playful nod to classic titles. The program includes a mock quest for youth and observations on modern education amid a lighthearted stage night.
Britain on verge of general strike in 1914 crisis
London news reports a deepening deadlock between Lloyd George and the Triple Alliance as miners transport and other unions prepare a nationwide strike. Troops move in, volunteers ready to replace workers, and fear grows of a return to feudal conditions with widespread disruption to transport and industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
J. H.thomas
Lloyd George
Britain
Downing Street
Triple Alliance
Complaints Against Western Union Service Rise in City
A local businessman criticizes Western Union Telegraph for poor hours and limited service in a town of about 10 000. He cites no evening or holiday access and minimal messenger work while noting staff are competent though blame rests on the company. Business leaders consider relocating to improve service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Union Telegraph Company
Miss Anna Donovan Seriously Ill in Aurora Visit
Miss Anna Donovan remains gravely ill at her sister Mrs. E. B. Murray's home. Doctors have not yet diagnosed the illness. Her niece Miss Gertrude Rowan was summoned from Aurora yesterday to assist.
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Anna Donovan
E. B. Murray
Gertrude Rowan
Aurora
House Postpones Action on Utility Bill in Alabama
Springfield April 14 By a strict party vote the house postponed until Tuesday the consideration of the bill repealing the act creating the state public utilities commission. The measure failed 89 to 42. Also notes a Mystic Workers dance after the meeting with light refreshments and 20 cent tickets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dy Lune Eres
Springfield
House
State Public Utilities Commission
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Lloyd George Cam
Polshe
Congress
Republic
Uncle Sam
Blackman
Paw Paw Man
Depesters
Morris
John Anderson
Joliet
M. E. Church
Helen Ellwood Stokes
A. H. Harrison
Cassidy
Bowie
The
International Harvester
Aiehar
Bili
Western Union
Mystic Workers
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