HODREMAN TO SPEAK HERE IN IL LEGION DRIVE
Commander Milton J Foreman of the Illinois American Legion will tour cities from May 9 to May 20 canvassing ex veterans for a target of 150000 new members. He will speak in DeKalb around May 18 or 20, with a house to house effort and face to face invitations, aided by nurses and telephonists to place veterans on the Legion roll.
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Milton J. Foreman
Ilinois
Kankakee
Point
Champaign
Dalville
Paris
Mattoon
Centralia
Effingham
Carbondale
Cairo
Belle Ville
East St. Louis
Quincy
Sprisfield
Decatur
Bloomington
Peoria Galesburg
Rock Island
Kalenmi
Rockford
DeKalb
Dixon
Lasalle
Ottawa
American Legion
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Convention to Finish Soon at State Capital
Springfield April 15 The constitutional convention likely completes most work in a few weeks then recesses about June 15 for six weeks to shape reports. It plans to reconvene August 1 to vote on the full report while debates continue over taxation representation and utility regulation.
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Springfield
Itee
Woodward
Cook County
Utilities Commission
Chicago
Downstate
Downstat
Chicago and
Coals County
Death claims relative of DeKalb family
The funeral of Mrs. Hannah Davis will be held at Rochelle this afternoon. Mrs. Davis died after a stroke of paralysis a few days earlier. She is survived by four daughters and two sons, all married. Mrs. T. E. O'Donnell of this city is a cousin by marriage and will attend the Rochelle service.
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Eath
Dekalb
Hannah Davis
Rochelle
Davis
T. E. O'Donnel
Lights Out Dark Night Hits Sycamore Neighborhood
The neighbor city Sycamore plunged into darkness last evening as street lights failed at seven o'clock and remained off until after nine, leaving residents without illumination for two hours.
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Ycamore
Sycamore
Pershing’s Possible 1932 Run Sparks Political Speculation
Washington April 15 politicians debated Pershing’s potential presidential bid after his near acceptance of the nomination. Discussion focused on his party alignment and possible impact on General Wood. Pershing expressed willingness to serve if the people call. Supporters expect strong soldier backing in a Republican bid.
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Washington, D. C
General Pershing
Pershing
Wood
Nebraska
Pershine
Local Malta Man William Holand Gravely Ill at Home
William Holand of south Malta road is very seriously ill at home. Reports say he has been ill for about three weeks and his condition has grown steadily worse, with fears rising for the outcome of his illness.
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William Holand
Malta Road
Roland
Strike End Near as Rail Service Resumes Wide
Chicago April 15. Railroad passenger service is gradually returning to normal across the country as switchmen yardmen and firemen return to work. Freight movement resumes in the west but remains tied in the east. Officials of labor unions say the unauthorized walkout is definitely over while eastern ranks see little defection. Government officials expect return to jobs due to exposure or warnings by leaders Palmer is alleged to have misled the men. LW.W. secretary denies the charges while saying the walkout is approved by the organization.
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Chicago
Menio
Prices to rise if wage bonus tax approved
Washington D C April 15 Soaring prices would be triggered by a proposed tax on all sales to fund a 100000000 bonus for ex service men Dr Royal Meeker government price expert said the tax would be one half of one percent on all sales Paid in four installments dealers would bear cost and pass higher prices to consumers Treasury experts prepare estimates for the panel.
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Washington, D. C
Royal Meeker
House
Ways and Means
Meeker
Meckler
Treasury Department
Track Meet To Decide Best Of The Athletes
Tomorrow a high school track meet will determine the top athletes across four classes. Events include sprinting distance running hurdles discus throwing and other standard events. A dual meet between St Alban s of Sycamore and DeKalb unfolds on the 28th to showcase the locals strength.
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St. Alban's School of
Sycamore
DeKalb
Starts Suit to Set Aside the Decree
Carson Nevada April 15 The suit to set aside the divorce decree granted Mary Pickford from her former husband Owen Moore will be filed at Minden Douglas county tomorrow according to Attorney General Fowler today Fowler has been investigating the divorce of the motion picture star RB Chandler is spending close attention to developments
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Carson
Nevada
Mary Pickford
Owen Moore
Minden
Douglas County
Fowler
Shriners Feast as Tebala Temple Holds Ceremonial
DeKalb Shriners joined Rockford in Tebala Temple spring ceremonial events drawing 500 nobles and novices in a parade. An elaborate Easter attire banquet for 151 nobles followed, with performances by Chautauqua Prelude’s quartet and an orchestra. Initiation included 250 candidates, Arab Patrol demonstrations, and a high-class vaudeville finale by Within Plemen of Chicago. Local attendees listed include DeKalb figures like W Snyder and Gus Stri¢ les a bhona Nicholson, among others.
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Rockford
Tebala
Mystic Shrine
Gaelock
Suir
Gaze
Moon
Rowland
Brises
Tebala Templei
Gordon R. Lyddon
Vaudvill
Plemen
Chicago
Ilinois
Dekalb—W. Snyder
Gus Stri¢les
Overall clubs spread as workwear overalls gain traction
SalteG is Chicago April 15. Clubs favoring wearing workmen overalls pop up across the middle west after Birmingham citizens push against high prices. Chicago Detroit Oklahoma City Roseburg Emporia and other cities form groups as business people and police join. Loyal Order of Moose in Detroit endorses overall clubs. Oklahoma officials begin a state wide campaign to promote the movement.
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Salteg
Chicago
Middlewest
Birmingham
Detroit
Oklahoma City
Roseburg
Ore
Emporia
Kas
Othr
Emporia College
Loyal Order of Moose
le Business Inn
Oklahoma
Airplane Mail Delivery Plan Backed by Senate
The Senate today approved the conference report on the Post Office appropriation bill including a provision allowing the postmaster general to contract with private firms for airplane mail delivery between points when believed beneficial. The action, dated April 15, signals official authorization for this pilot or expanded service under government oversight.
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Washington
Senate Today
Kewanee Quiet After Riots Report
Springfield dispatch reports Kewanee is quiet after yesterday’s riots. Lieutenant Governor Oglesby and Adjutant General Frank Jackson in Kewanee with 00 Chicago guardsmen to restore order.
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Pringfield
Kewanee
Tady
Oglesby
Frank Jackson
Chicago
Tix O Fix Meeting Adjourned Till May Sixth
The annual stockholders meeting of the Tix O Fix company adjourned due to lack of majority representation. Mrs J O Donnell visited Rochelle this morning to spend time with her daughter. Flying LaMars vaudeville act headlines at Armory theater Friday and Saturday. Mrs Dan Diego traveled to the city this morning.
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Tix-O-Fix
Tix-O-Fix Company
Flying LaMars
Armory Theater
Dan Diego
City
Confesses to Murder of Little Girl in Adena Case
In Steubenville Ohio on April 15 Harry Miller 26 of Akron was held on an alleged confession to killing Frances South near Adena Ohio about a month earlier. Miller was seized at a Beach Bottom West Virginia revival meeting after the pastor called for sinners to come forward. Witnesses say he admitted beating the child to death with a revolver saying she said things to him. He was turned over to police.
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Steubenville
Ohio
Harry Miller
Akron
Jody White
Frances South
Adena
Miller
Beach Bottom
W_ Va
John Miller
Pig Soul
Cefervor
Witnessra
Impeachment Action Planned Over Grave Charge
Representative Hatch prepared a resolution to impeach the secretary over a grave charge and sought to introduce it in the house. Hatch obtained Speaker Gillette’s recognition and said he would press the measure, but Mondell delayed action to review the phrasing.
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Tateh Ot Ansas
Hatch
Gillette
House
Mondell
High Cost Of Marriage Hits Austria Lovers
A Vienna report cited by the commerce department says the price of marriage now reaches 24,000 crowns for the bride alone, about $6,000. The same sum could buy 22,000 crowns in dresses, 440 crowns in linen, and 14,000 crowns in furniture. In Austria the bride typically furnishes the home and provides her trousseau.
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Washington
Austria
Vienna
Vardedo
Commerce Department
Me Express Through On Railroads
The express situation remains unchanged with more perishable goods arriving from Chicago. A large amount of transfer goods is being shipped through here in the last 24 hours, demanding the energy of local forces to handle them. Illinois weather likely showers and thunderstorms to eight Friday, warmer in the south, cooler in the north, fresh to strong shifting winds.
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Chicago
Ilinois
South Portion
North Portion
Negotiations progress in coal wage talks in New York
Reports from the general committee in New York indicate progress toward a new wage agreement for anthracite miners amid dissatisfaction over slow talks. Union leaders say some parts of the industry earned large profits recently, prompting calls for fairer terms.
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New York
N. Y
General Seclé
W York
General Sale Committee
Dentists Hold Large Pax Liver Association Session
The Pax Liver Dentists association met in Geneva yesterday with 40 members from each city in the district. It was one of the largest gatherings in the group’s history and delegates believe the event was worthwhile. Mooseheart governors invited the section to host the next meeting in July, with planning underway.
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Pax Liver Dentits Association
Genevy
Mooseheart
Secatinn
Moosehearn
Goodyear Tire Delivery by Auto Truck Initiative
Goodyear Tire and Rubber aims to shift all deliveries to auto trucks over the coming week. The plan involves transporting all products by road, replacing other methods, with shipments reaching destinations last night and continuing through the week.
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Goodyear Tire and Rubner
Uke
Tax Payers To Have Chance To Pay Pax Today
Tax collectors at the Pehoth Trust Savings Bank will close early. Taxpayers who have paid by the due time may avoid penalties. Those late face extra charges and possible penalties as the depot issues note.
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Pehoth Trast & Savings Bank
Sopeetas
Deksly Trost & Wellies
Baonkamatth
Syearmore
Atie Sauie Hsan
Small boys warned to desist theft near streetcar line
The DeKath Sycamore Draccent company reports boys stealing on the street car route. Police monitor the area to prevent trouble, aiming to protect the youths from harm rather than punish them.
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DeKath Sycamore Draccent Company
Uchi
Broughton to Louisville to Buy New Truck
In Louisville Kentucky Charles Droughten plans to purchase a new truck this week to aid movement of materials for houses. The dispatch notes the vehicle will facilitate storage and distribution projects, with Droughten set to use the truck for construction-related transport.
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Charles Dbroughlan
Louisville
Kentucky
Drowghten
Uncle Sam to Resume Trade With Russians
Washington April 15 The United States will take independent action and lift all restrictions on trade with Russia if allies delay much longer in reaching a decision on commerce with Russia at the risk of the traders, it was learned officially today.
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Washington, DC
United States
Russia
Lowden Leads Illinois With Large Plurality Early Returns
Early returns from Illinois show Frank O. Lowden leading with about 80,000 votes more than his nearest rival. With 227 precincts unreported, Lowden's tally stands at 234,878 across 5,962 precincts, while Waond and Hiram Johnson trail with 159,624 and 46,181 respectively.
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Lowden
Chicago
Frank O. Lowden
Illinois
Waond
Hiram Johnson
Mary Pickford in Pollyanna Tonight
Mary Pickford stars in Pollyanna tonight bringing the studios latest stage charm to screen. Fans pack theaters as the beloved actress delivers the wholesome tale with warm humor and classic charm.
Death of Roger Sullivan Revered Democratic Leader
Obituary tracing the life of Roger C. Sullivan, Chicago financier and longtime Democratic figure, who died after a heart attack amid bronchial pneumonia. Notes his rise from humble railroad shop work to political influence, role in nominating Wilson, clashes with Bryan factions, and family presence at his passing.
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Aires
Bawke
Roger C. Sullivan
Sullivan
Ian
Wilson
United Stats
Democratic Party
Willian Jennings Bryan
Navily
Woerrag Wilson
United States
Cepglipagy
Ienerae Honledy
Illinois
Vme
Wilton
Kodey Sullivan
Bryan
Carter Harrmson
William R. Jhearst
Te Party
Boas
Roger Sullivan
Aian
Alood
Belviders
Styra
Thelvilere
Pebraar
Trolley Wire Troubles DeKalb Sycamore Car
DeKalb Sycamore traction company reports trolley wire breaks in several spots causing rapid but brief repairs. Service stayed near schedule with no lengthy delays. Also listed are church bake sale and local entertainment events at First Lutheran and Armory theater showing vaudeville and a Moonlight Cabaret in Dixie act.
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DeKalb Sycamore Traction Company
Pollyanoa Play At Princess Theater Tonight
Local listings advertise Mary Pickford in Pollyanoa at the Princess Theater tonight. Comic production promises light entertainment as audiences are urged not to miss the performance.
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Mary Pickford
Mexican Army Reorganizes Its Cavalry
Mexico City March 28. Army officials move to reorganize the cavalry branch after depletion during revolutions. To replenish stock the army plans to purchase 5,100 horses from Argentina and Chile and commissions will be sent to Spain to buy Arabian horses.
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Mexico City
Mex
Argentina
Chile
Spain
Normal High School Baseball Team Aims For Season
Normal senior baseball players have begun practicing as the school prepares a team for the season. The program, with a history of strong teams, hopes to continue the tradition. Several top players return, promising a competitive year and a strong finish.
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Scnior
Itate High
Fear Chaos in Germany Nears Coup Says Minister
In Berlin the danger of an anarchistic coup grows more real says Justice Gessler the defense minister. He cites a threatened general popular union and reports a marine brigade loyal to the Kapp revolt camped at Munster ready to aid. Dispatches from Paris say a new revolutionary movement is forming and an uprising near Berlin is imminent. Major General Von Luetwitz and Major Bischoff allegedly sought to spark revolt and were arrested after being found on an East Prussia estate.
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Germany
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Reichstag
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von Kapp
Muenster
Lam Easter
Berlin
Paris
Prater
Ebert
France
Sinn Fein prisoners freed from prison by British government
Dublin April 14 Sinn Fein prisoners were released unconditionally here today by the British government and the trade union protest walkout tied up Teahund. Many prisoners were too weak from a fast to walk and had to be carried to hospital. A waitress position is offered at the Glidda Hotel with pay per week for an experienced girl.
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Dublin
Ireland
Sinn Fein
Glidda
The Fortune Hunter at Star Playhouse
Star Battle Wearrat features a delightful screen version of The Fortune Hunter at Star Playhouse with Earle Williams in a comedy role. Performances at 7:30 and 9:00 offer the classic stage success on film with an engaging orchestra and low admission of 25 cents for adults and 15 cents for children.
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Ble
Winchell Smith
Star Playhouse
Earle Williams
Star
Radicals Arrested in Federal Action on Rail Strike
Chicago dispatch reports 16 leaders of the Chicago Yardmen's Association arrested by Deputy US Marshals under the Lever Act. Warrants cited unlawful conspiracy to hinder fuel and food transport as placards urged rail workers to join a strike. Bail set initially at 1,000 dollars. Additional arrests and nationwide scope noted as government threatens broader action.
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Chicago
United States
United
C. F. Clyne
John Cranan
Chicago Yardmen's Association
Onion
Granan
Valmer
Martin J. Kenney
W. A. Cassidy
Joseph Scott
William Larrabell
Chicago Yardmen’s Association
Committee of Adjustment
Leonard Wood
Central Division
Army
Washington, D. C
Palmer
LWW
William Z. Foster
An Yh Mse
Justice Department
Agnis
New
Clarence Dargow
Washington, D
Ames
Senate
Convention Moves to Tie Suffrage to Voting Requirement
The constitutional convention at Springfield deliberated a compulsory voting section in the suffrage article. Before adjourning today, it decided to give full consideration to the proposal next Tuesday.
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Springfield
Hands Up vaudeville bill at Armory Friday and Saturday
The serial story Hands Up headlines an Armory vaudeville bill set for Friday and Saturday. Mrs. E. O. Wood and her daughter Miss Grace visited the city this morning. Miss Alma Bieh! remains at home on Haish Avenue due to a severe tonsillitis attack.
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Armory
E. O. Wood
Grace
Alma Bieh
Haish Avenue
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