Takes Slap at Wilson In Senate Hearing
Washington April 17 Former ambassador Henry Wilson testified that President Wilson drafted the Democratic platform claiming peace in Mexico and unity. He said the president alone understood the Mexican situation, but his inconsistent performance suggested a hidden motive to upset precedents.
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Gould Resigns From National W C A Board Over Church Ideals
Mrs Finley Shepard formerly Miss Helen Gould resigns from the national board of the W C A over actions at the meeting Friday. The group adopted social ideals and a plan to press legislation for reforms such as child labor abolition an eight hour day for women minimum wage for all industries old age pensions relief from unemployment a weekly day off and a gradual labor hour reduction. The finance commission urged raising 3 million dollars in 1920 for current work and endowment growth to 10 million by January 1 1925.
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Murder verdict blames Lloyd George and Irish police
A coroner's jury in United Ireland declares the murder of McCurtin, former Cork lord mayor, was organized and directed by the Royal Irish Constabulary under British government direction. The verdict names Prime Minister Lloyd George Lord French Ian McPherson and senior RIC officers as responsible for the willful murder.
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Express Car Fire Near Rochelle
An express car aboard a northwest line train near Rochelle caught fire last night. Firefighters arrived quickly and extinguished the blaze without uncoupling cars. Damage was slight and the car continued its journey. Weather in Hillinois shows increasing cloudiness with rain tonight and Sunday, warmer in the south.
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Star Chic presents The A B C of Love at Star Theater tonight
Ctouvanus stars with Mae Murray in a lively drama of love’s beginner and a capricious starlet matched against a worldly rival. Herbert, Dorothy Green, and Arthur Donaldson headline a witty cast as audiences are warned to expect laughs and romance. Stars orchestra provides special music. adults 25c children 15c war tax.
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Arthur Donaldson
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Star Orchestra
Foreman Delays Arrival for Legion Drive to May 19
Colonel Foreman, founder of the state American Legion unit, will not speak here until May 19, delaying a push for 100000 new members in Illinois. Officials say the drive remains vigorous despite the date change.
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Canvassers Progress on Hospital Fund Drive
Canvassers in the city report good results in raising funds for the Sisters Hospital to be built in De Kaih. Groundbreaking date is not yet known but progress suggests it will be soon if current success continues.
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de- Kaih
Overall is the Thing Overalls Protest Spreads Nationwide
Chicago reports show a widespread revolt with New York businessmen clerks and students wearing blue denim to protest high clothing prices. Missouri officials pastors and Chicago associations also pledge to wear unionalls or overalls, spreading to Illinois. In Washington Senator Sear planned a speech praising the overall leading to a postponement of Senator Dial's address until Monday.
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Missouri
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Dial
Legion Meeting Set to Discuss Drive for New Members
The American Legion plans its regular Tuesday night meeting to tackle several tasks including organizing a drive to recruit new members in DeKalb. Officials note at least 200 exservice men in DeKalb are not members, prompting the campaign.
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DeKalb
Elks to Hold Special Initiation Meeting Monday Night
The Blks announce a special meeting Monday night to initiate new members. After initiation, a lunch will be served for attendees, with members invited to participate in the event.
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Funeral of Will Roland Set for Sunday Afternoon
The funeral for Will Roland who died at his home on the south Main road Pridag will be held at his home at two o'clock on Sunday afternoon. The body will be taken to Fairview cemetery for burial.
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Last Game for Supremacy This Evening
The Elks and the Knights of Pythias meet this evening at the Knight's club rooms. Both lodges are tied in wins making the game a pivotal clash likely to showcase the lodges’ best.
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Old Residence Being Removed This Week Near Quinn Garage
The house next to the Quinn garage formerly occupied by John Reed is torn down this week as it was in disrepair. The lot will display farm implement posters for the Quinn garage advertisements. Rae Bates of Dixon visits for a day or two. Mrs Clyde Morse and her daughter Miss Avis are guests of Rochelle friends.
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Civil War Rumors in Mexico Spur Border Tension
Washington reports say civil war may break out between Carranza forces and Obregon backers in Sonora as Mexican revolts threaten Mexico’s political order. State Department denies Carranza troops entering U.S. territory while U.S. senators debate border protection and possible intervention.
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Arizona
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Voting Light in City School Election
Voting in the city school election remained light as presses paused. Candidates listed are W. A. Kilmer Phillip Swanson and Judge W. L. Pond, all long-serving board members seeking reelection.
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Maple Park Road Bridge To Open Next Week
The bridge between DeKalb and Maple Park, long closing the road, will be open again soon. Weather delays halted work on the bridge, but officials expect completion by the middle of next week.
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Maple Park
Duty Free Print Paper Bill Passed by Senate
A bill admitting duty free all print paper valued at five cents or less a pound is now law after Senate passage. prior law set the limit at five cents. A chicken dinner ad appears in the issue.
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Washington, BD
Senate
House
Honest cashier thanks as Joliet woman returns money
Joliet April 17 Mrs William Metzger wife of a local farmer found a roll of $808 in a purchase at a Joliet store. She returned it to the cashier and proprietor amid joy. The clerk wrapped the money and prepared to deposit it when the wallet vanished into a longer transaction. Mrs Metzger declined a $50 reward for her honesty.
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Eermins
Probe Charge of Profiteer Gouging Today
Chicago April 17. Federal officials confront a grand jury over food profiteering linked to a railroad strike. Thirty three dealers mainly produce men questioned on how transport stoppage affected prices as government meats were set for release to China pending sale arrangements.
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China
Local Police Seek Four Stolen Black Ford Touring Cars
Aurora reports four black Ford touring cars were stolen. Police warn that all Fords look alike and say they will watch for the vehicles as the crime number is circulated. Citizens are urged to report sightings.
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New Patriarchs Made At Odd Fellows Meeting Last Night
The Odd Fellows lodge held its regular meeting last night. Several candidates were awarded the Patriarchal degree and everyone present enjoyed the evening and refreshments after the ceremonies.
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Fire Chief Fixes Hydrant On First Street
Fire Chief Me ffroy responded to a water hydrant malfunction on First Street South of Curler this morning. The issue was resolved quickly after the chief arrived, restoring water service.
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Fordson Tractors Reach High Production Milestone
Henry Ford’s Dearborn plant scales to 350 Fordson tractors daily with 100 more at St. Louis and Des Moines soon in operation. The lineage traces to steam-powered roots and early gas car experiments, culminating in mass production across plants in Dearborn Cork Ireland and Des Moines.
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Moonlight Cabaret in Dixie at Armory Tonight
One act alone is worth the price on a mission. Ten people perform in Moonlight Cabaret in Dixie at the Armory theatre with four other acts and pictures. Show runs 7 15 to 9 45 continuous.
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Armory Theatre
Dancing Armory Ball Room Tonight Ad
Local notice advertising a ballroom event at the Dancing Armory Ball Room tonight from 1 to 12. Includes a beaty appeal and a contact line for inquiries.
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Man Swears Off Tobacco Becomes Tee-totaler At Age 100
Pana April 17 After years of tobacco use a man aged about 100 quits due to health fears. He reports better sleep appetite and finances since giving up nicotine and urges others to quit to reach old age and avoid the centenarian trap.
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Workmen Busy on Factory of New Industry
The Haish factor, soon to house a Steining Washing Machine plant, advances rapidly. Internal work proceeds despite rail road strikes delaying exterior progress. By July first, the building should be ready and at least 150 workers will be employed locally from Kalb and nearby areas.
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Allies Move to Enforce German Treaty Obligations
April 17 reporting that the Allies will unify in demanding Germany fulfill treaty obligations at a council of premiers in Rio de Janeiro. Premier Millerand left to attend. he regrets the United States will not be officially represented, and notes the American position complicates world issues.
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Army Recruits Secured by Officials in DeKalb
Army recruiting home arrived in DeKalb yesterday morning as lagging results yielded several new recruits. Francia Worden and M. Dole Wood were enlisted last night and sent to the East artillery on the West Coast. H. W. Musser of Rock Falls also enlisted and was sent to the artillery station at Canyon Grant.
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Roger Sullivan Buried in solemn Chicago funeral
Ten thousand fill Holy Name Cathedral as Bishop Mundelein delivers last rites for Roger C. Sullivan the plowboy turned political leader. A half million marchers, 500 mounted police, and a huge crowd attend the funeral procession through Chicago to Mt. Carmel cemetery.
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Strike On The Wane As Rail Workers Return To Jobs
Across the nation the outlaw railroad strike eased April 17 as workers returned to duty. In New York and eastern districts service neared normal, western cities showed gradual gains, and fuel shortages persisted in New England. The rail labor board prepared to hear wage demands for 2,060,000 workers seeking about 1.1 billion annually. officials warned it would take weeks to restore full operations. Leaders in Cleveland sought government recognition of the insurgent men’s association, with yardmen threatening relieal changes to press their case.
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Fans to view DeKalb baseball players at Pershing Park
Fans will see DeKalb ball players in a joint practice at Pershing Park tomorrow afternoon. The session serves as a get together before the season opener around May 9, with no admission charged and hopes for a large turnout.
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Deserter Returned To Camp Grant
Local police seized R. E. Saltsgiver after a Rockford wire stated he was a deserter from the army. He had been in DeKalb claiming a furlough, and was arrested by police and sent back to Camp Grant this morning.
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Black is White Princess Show Shines in Chicago
J. E. Lewis was in Chicago yesterday as part of a lively show featuring the Black is White princess act. Crowds gathered for the evening performance and praised the colorfully staged spectacle and star power.
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Cadets Could Not Practice At The Rifles
The Web School cadets were disappointed to find they could not practice today with rifles. They take pride in the organization and expect to resume regular drills as weather improves.
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Web School
Election of Alderman Tuesday in all wards
The annual alderman election will be held Tuesday at polling places in the wards. Candidates include Wallace Hiiand in First Ward George W Moor and Charles nbum in Second Ward August Nelson and Matt Seppala in Third Ward J B Lindstrom in Fourth Ward and A G Kennedy and Charles Moorehead in Fifth Ward.
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Fear Coup in Germany Fizzles After Arrests
United Press reports Berlin authorities ordered the arrest of six Hesed Bolshevik plotters in a bid to foment a monarchist coup. Geass er said the men met in government buildings to plot. Plots quieted in Pomerania as officials warned of a suspected royalist attempt. German envoy denied a Berlin coup. An unrelated help-wanted notice for a waitress at the Gildedson Hotel appears.
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Old Kentucky at Star House opens Monday in Star House
In Old Kentucky presents Anita Stewart as Madge Brierly in a grand stage style film at Star House for a three day engagement starting Monday. The production promises wholesome family entertainment with action scenes including a horse race, mountain feuds, gun battles, a perilous leap, a dramatic rescue, and a devotion tale set in a Kentucky mountaineer setting. Three daily showings with matinees and evening times, prices listed for adults and children, and Star Orchestra accompaniment for evening performances.
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LeKalb Hospital Board Selects Architect for New Building
The LeKalb hospital board engaged Charles Herrick Hammond of Challen and Hammond to draft sketches and specifications for a three story brick hospital with basement, 42 beds, two operating rooms, maternity facilities, sun parlors, and fireproof construction. Estimated cost around 145000, with bids possibly adjusting to a similar amount. Plans on display at Anderson Brother’s store.
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Advancing Reds Are Checked by the Allies War Report
An April 17 war office communique says Bolsheviks advancing from Irkitsek were routed by combined forces of General Seminoff and Japanese troops. The advance was checked by the allied Japanese force, with heavy losses on the Bolshevik side.
Aurora Votes on Commission Form Soon
Aurora residents prepare to vote on April 2 about adopting a commission form of government replacing the current two aldermen per ward system. The campaign has been bitter with strong civic debate led by local citizens and officials.
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Ledout Confirmed as Postmaster in Sandwich
The Senate confirmed Ledout last Friday as postmaster for Sandwich. Upon filing of the bonds and completion of the commission process, she will assume the local post office duties.
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Sandwich
Senate
Chicago Man Killed In Crap Game Dispute
A 23 year old Walter was shot and killed at a saloon during a dispute over a four dice game in Chicago. The incident followed a quarrel in the bar as Fatty Arbuckle and Mable Normand were featured in Fatty and Mable Adrift.
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