Strike Near End as Rail Strike Dims Nationwide
Chicago April 19 The outlaw railway switchmen strike is dying out across the nation. Railways claim a 60 percent normal operation and freight shipments rising. Ten strike leaders named in warrants for conspiracy to impede food transport. John Grunau among those arrested. railroad managers say workers returning in Buffalo Cleveland New Orleans and other points. Union officials say 35000 freight handlers may vote tonight on joining the switchmen. wage increase demands persist. East reports show improvement with more workers returning and railroads noting fewer disruptions.
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My Chitel
Chicago
John Grunau
Association of Railroad Manaagers
Managers’ Association
Buffalo
Cleveland
New Orleans
George W. A. Worrell
Railroad Freight Handlers’ Union
Newark
New York
Gumps to Visit DeKalb at Armory Theater
The Gumps musical comedy comes to the Armory theater in DeKalb this Friday. Manager Reynolds announces a 35 member company led by James R. Fraser and Bessie Clifton with strong New York and Chicago names. Advance reserved-seat sales begin Tuesday at Stills.
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Gumps
Armory Theater
Nolds
Chronicle
The
Sidney
Smith
Chicago Tribune
Howard McKent Barnes
Casper Nathan
Isham Jones
New York
Broadway
Chicago
Loop
James R. Fraser
Bessie Clifton
Andy
Min
Rain storm creates city drainage trouble in Lincoln Highway area
The rain storm today caused notable trouble as drains clogged quickly. The main issue was the corner drain at Third Street and Lincoln Highway, blocking again after cleaning. A fire hose was attached to a hydrant and the nozzle lowered into the manhole to keep the sewer clear until the rain ended.
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Third Eet
Lincoln Highway
Local Baseball Team Holds First Practice For Fans
Fans gathered as the local baseball team conducted its first practice. Most out of town players were absent, but the local squad displayed notable skill in drills and fielding work during the open session.
Texas Opposes Mexican Troop Movement Probe
Texas voiced formal protest against any contemplated movement of Mexican troops through its territory. Governor Hooby states Texas is opposed to such a plan amid a noisy, fragmented report from Austin dated April 9.
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Texas
Austin
Hooby
Tolby
German Rifle Incident Injures DeKalb Boy at School
A high school student in DeKalb fired a German rifle for fun. The bolt flew out. powder burned his face but he survived with injuries. Local authorities report the event as a near fatal accident and caution on handling firearms.
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DeKalb Thoweh
Bride Killed on Honeymoon by Mail Truck
Mrs Marguerite McGullan 24 of Atton Mh and her husband were struck while crossing a downtown street in Chicago on their honeymoon. She died en route to hospital. her husband was injured and McGuigan was slightly hurt.
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United Press
Chicago
Marguerite McGullan
Atton
United States Mail
McGuigan
Maniac Gunman Kills Doctor in St George Church
Thomas W Simpkin, an escaped lunatic, opened fire during a morning service at St George's Protestant Episcopal church in New York. Dr James W Markoe was killed and Dr George BE Brewer wounded. Simpkin fled but was captured after a short chase. He had been released from a Virginia insane hospital and once at Fergus Falls asylum. He claimed intent to kill J Pierpont Morgan and another man in Duluth, Minnesota. He faced firearms charges and denial on homicide counts. The case is under investigation.
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United Press
New York
N. J
James Wright MarRoe
J. Pierpont Morgan
George BE. Brewer
Thomas W. Simpkin
St. George's Protestant Episcopal Church
Simpkins
Virginia Insane Hospital
Fergus Falls
Mann
N. Y
Thomas W. Sinpkin
Lanatic
James W. Markoe
St. George Protestant Episcopal Episcopal Church
O. Shaughnessey
Morgan
George Miller
Duluth
Minn
O'Shaughnessey
Miller
Legion to Meet Tuesday Night for Business
The American Legion will hold its regular meeting tomorrow night with many important matters on the agenda. Key topics include how to increase Legion membership in the city and members are urged to attend in large numbers to offer support.
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Legion
American Legion
Legionaires
Beaisen
Elks Recruit New Members At Tonight’s Initiation
The Elks plan to initiate 11 new members this evening, granting full lodge privileges. After the meeting, a hearty lunch will be served to welcome and energize the newcomers as they begin their membership.
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Elks
France to demand full Versailles treaty disarmament plan
Paris April 19 France will insist on complete disarmament of Germany and strict execution of every Versailles clause at the San Remo conference according to former President Raymond Poincare in an Mistin article.
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Eee Wurae
Paris
France
Germany
Council of Premiers
San Remo Stocay
Raymond Poincare
Mistin Today
Two Wards in Contest in Regular City Election
Tomorrow voters in two city wards will choose Aldermen for the coming year. In Ward Two George W Moore faces Charles Swanburn. in Ward Five A G Kenedy runs against Charles Moorehead. Polls open at the usual hour and close at five.
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George Moore
Charles Swanbum
A. G. Kennedy Ar
Charles Moore Head
South Second Street
Wallace Hilam
George W. Moore
Charles Swanburn
J.B. Lindstrom
Wifth
A. G. Kenedy
Charles Moorehead
Senate hears praise for overall club
United Press reports in Washington that Senator Mal S Cartoe praised the overall and urged revolt against high clothing costs. He urged using old clothes and patching instead of buying new items to avoid hardship, calling for thrift and adherence to former treasury advice.
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Iry United Press
Washington, D C
Mal S. Cartoe
Senate
Treasury
Supreme Court Rules Dividends Taxable for Mutual Life
The Supreme Court in Washington held that cash dividends paid by a mutual life insurance company are taxable income under the income tax law. The decision rejected Pennsylvania Mutual Life Insurance Company's protest that such repayments are not income. The ruling confirms tax liability by the insurer on these dividends.
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Washington, D.C
Supreme Court
Mutual Life Insurance Company
Pennsylvania Mutual Life Insurance Company
Freighter Morse Aims for Port After Sinking Report
At Washington D C April 19 the freighter E A Morse said it could make port without aid after being reported sinking yesterday 280 miles east of Sandy Hook. No word yet from the wooden steamer William OBrien which sent an SOS last night seeking help.
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Eeeeeshington
D. C
E. A. Morse
Sandy Hook
Coast Guard
William O'Brien
Blizzard Sweeps West After Paralyzing Colorado Rail Service
A five day blizzard that halted Colorado rail traffic tapered today and was sweeping into northwest Nebraska and Wyoming. Since Saturday noon, a dozen passengers remained stranded as the storm disrupted schedules and tempers flared amid speaker lines reporting the cold and fuel shortages.
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Denver
Colorado
Nebraska
Wyoming
Army recruiting station on wheels stalls for a week
A travelling Army recruiting truck suffers persistent engine trouble over the past week. Mechanics traveling with the unit have worked steadily for two days and expect to return the vehicle to running order today.
John Bulls Debt Shrinks as England Reports Increase
London report shows Britain's national debt rising to 1 321 205 000 pounds for the year ending April 1. Chancellor Austen Chamberlain told the House of Commons the debt increased by 100 million pounds amid ongoing economic measurements.
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London
England
Britain
Austen Chamberlain
House of Commons
County papers meet at Hidden House conference
Newspapers from nearly all counties attended a Friday afternoon gathering at the Hidden House. Landlord Mether served a formal dinner after which editors discussed topics affecting the trade. States Attorney Lewell Smith explained a new law requiring detailed public fund reports by officials and urged enforcement.
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Syveamore Tribune
Sandwich Free Press
Somonauk Reveille
Ilidden House
O'Cloes
Meteher
Lewell
2. Smith
Secheot
Aleo
High Seciol
Great Fire Spreads From Harbor Blaze Hits Vessels
United Press reports a harbor fire spreading from a nitrate laden hold sparked by explosions. The Norwegian stunner I Helfried was alive off Bush terminal Brooklyn as flames reached oil barges nearby. Three men were injured and ambulances were rushed to Pier 1 at Bush docks amid further blasts and shifting smoke.
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Aby United Press
New York
N. Y
I Helfried
Bush Terminal
Brooklyn
Bush Docks
Pier 1
Hellried
Easter Cantata Inspires Big Fir Church Audience
A full Fir church heard the Easter cantata Victory Divine last evening. Soloists Mrs. Scott Peacock Yin Carlsen and Dr LeBlanc delivered magnificent performances. The choruses sang with precision and intelligence while Mrs Knodle provided acceptably played accompaniments.
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Scott Peacock
Yin Carlsen
LeBlanc
Knodle
Do Not Dump Ashes In City Alleys
Police note rising complaints about ash dumping in city alley ways. Offenders may face prosecution and the city will seek swift remedies to enforce ordinances.
Labor well run for president from DeKalb
A late Wilson campaign plan surfaces in Washington rumors. The strategy includes a sudden presidential entry, a summer stay in Washington, and pushing Congress to act, with a Wilson support for the League of Nations nominee. Also notes Gary on open shop, labor policy, steel pricing, and mentions Theda Pickford running for president.
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Dekalb
Tutten Treasy
Washington
T. 0
Wilson
Congress
Kinette
League of Nations
Woods Hole, Mass
Democrats to choose leader of party convention
United Press reports the Democratic national committee gathered in San Francisco to name a temporary chair. Names mentioned include Champ Clark, Senator Hitchcock, Van McCormick, and Charles Fay McNabb. Mrs. George Bass notes 14 women delegates have been chosen so far with 1 more to be seated.
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United Press
San Francisco
Champ Clark
Hitchcock
van McCormick
Charles Fay
McNabb
George Bass
Woman's Bureau
Party
Nate Twining Made Admiral by President
Washington April 1 President Wilson sent nominations to the Senate naming Nathan Twining as temporarily rear admiral in the Navy and Wendell Neville and Thomas P. Magruder as major generals and rear admiral candidates. Twining is from Batavia DL and is linked to the Dekaih people.
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Lee TW
Washington
D.C
Wilson
Senate
Marine Corps
Wendell Neville
Navy
Nathan Twining
Thomas P. Magruder
The Strange Case of Cavendish opens new serial
The Chronicle begins a fresh serial story titled The Strange Case of Cavendish by Handel Parrish. The piece promises a gripping, absorbing tale for fiction readers, maintaining the newspaper’s tradition of engaging fiction and anticipation.
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Cavendish
Illinois
Handel Parrish
Knights Claim Season End With Lopsided Victory
The Knights of Pythias crushed the Elks by a wide margin to close the season. The win secures the league championship as the Knights led from start to finish, delivering a decisive defeat to their rivals in the final game.
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Sharks
Tar Knights of Pythias
Knights
Eloh
Klks
Ying
Arkansas Tornado Ravages Parke Valley and Hickey Towns
Reports from Parke Valley and Hickey reveal a tornado last night causing injuries and widespread property damage. Early estimates place the death toll between five and twenty, with financial losses running into thousands of dollars as advices continue to arrive.
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Litehe
Birthday Remembrances for Dr John W Cook
Local friends amid birthday tributes recall Dr John W Cook with bouquets from school contacts and other well wishers. The line of remembrances reflects a community noting his birthday with simple gestures and cordial messages.
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Dr. Cook
John W. Cook
DeKalb Plans New Concrete Block Warehouse and Workshop
Peter Christianson announces a large new warehouse on South Third Street beside the North Western tracks. The one story and basement structure, 40 by 80 feet, will house a cement block making plant on the first floor and storage for perishables in the basement. A second structure may follow for storage of finished blocks. Work has begun and will be rushed to completion.
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DeKalb
Peter Christianson
South Third Street
North Western Tracks
Ebriatianson
Christianson
Chinese Students Strike Across Northern Provinces
By United Press Shanghai April 18 three million students in 14 northern Chinese provinces went on strike protesting teaching that favours negotiating with Japan on Shantung. They reportedly seek trade union support and demand abrogation of all secret treaties. They promise not to molest foreigners.
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United Press
Shanghai
China
Iillion
Japan
Shantung
Ptrikine
Aps
New Method Of Hauling Seen Here Sunday
A trainload of automobiles passed through yesterday showing a car carrying another car of the same make on its chassis. A large Federal truck from Detroit headed to Dubuque, Iowa drew watching by onlookers despite rainy weather.
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Federal
Detroit
Mich
Dubuque
Iowa
Postal Force Still Very Busy With Big Mail
The express strike hampers parcel handling as Chicago post office workers battle heaps of packages. Officials say the influx of parcel post matters is gradually lessening and service will return to normal soon.
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Chicago
Display by Local Artist Attracts Attention In Show Case
A local artist presents a notable display featuring portraits crafted at home by photographer Natasch. The exhibition showcases high quality specimens, suggesting this portrait form appeals to collectors less sensitive to price, despite higher costs. Also noted are the acts Excuse My Dust, Wallace Reid's big play, and Grinness tonight.
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Wallace Reid
Natasch
Prosecution Promises Against Gougers Reported by Figg
Washington April 19. Ex justice agents plan extensive action within 80 days against profiteers amid inquiries into high prices for food fuel and clothing. Figures cite 1,200 arrests 250 indictments and 85 percent conviction rate with mentions of large stores storing hides to raise cheese prices and Tucker links.
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Arenes
Washington, D. C
Renate
Tle
Tuckers
Figg
City Council Special Meeting Friday Night
City officials announce a special meeting Friday night to discuss the alderman election at Rockty election site. The gathering aims to vote on aldermen and address related city matters during this week’s session.
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Canva
Rockty
Supreme Court Delays Ruling On Prohibition Cases
Washington April 19 Noon The Supreme Court recessed without a decision on the constitutional prohibition questions. The Court reconvened April 18 after three weeks to hear seven cases challenging the eighteenth amendment and wartime enforcement laws. Rhode Island and New Jersey state suits plus private interests in several states are involved.
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Washington, D. C
Supreme Court
Shington
D. C
Rhode Island
New Jersey
Fire alarm box repaired at Park and College
Fire authorities found fault in the Park and College alarm box as wires had blown and could have failed to operate. Chief McEvoy and a firefighter inspected the unit and restored service, declaring the trouble remedied and the box ready for use.
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Park and
College Avenues
McEvoy
Sean Remedie
Six Men Die in Premature Quarry Explosion
Allentown reports six men killed in an premature explosion at the Lehigh Portland Cement plant quarry in Ormred. Meanwhile, in DeKalb the Chicago company of The Gumps presents a big musical comedy at the New Armory theatre this Friday with stars like James Fraser and Bessie Clifton, with reserved seats at Still's Drug Store starting Tuesday morning amid strong regional demand.
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Allentown
Lehigh Portland Cement Company
Ormred
J. C. Mlippen
DeKalb
Chicazo
Still's Drug Store
Creston
Malta
Sycamore
Maple Park
Wallace Reid In His Big Play Excuse My
Wallace Reid stars in Excuse My Dear turning a light comedy into a breezy stage read. The production showcases his charm and timing as he navigates romantic misfits and mistaken identities amid playful gags and a brisk pace.
Outlaw railroad strikers denied hearing in Jersey City
Jersey City N J April 19 The railroad labor board refused to hear grievances from outlaw strikers who did not first seek conference with their employers under a rule tied to the Esch Cummins law. Board members said the rule constrains nonunion acts and limits hearings to established brotherhoods. The first case filed with the board involves unions seeking wage increases totaling 1.5 billion dollars.
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Jersey City
N. J
Railroad Labor Board
United States
McHugh
Barton
Shabbona Faces Lively Battle for Village Board
Reports indicate a political clash as opposition seeks to oust village board members. Key issues cited include bootlegging, local improvements, Sunday observance, and other disputes. Residents expect a lively contest tomorrow in Shabbona.
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Shabbona
Ring Central
Fourteen Voters Cast in School Board Election
Fourteen patriots turned out at the old North school building Saturday to cast votes in the annual school board election. Incumbents W. L. Pond Philip Swanson and W. A. Kilmer were re elected despite no new candidates stepping forward.
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Old North
W. L. Pond
Philip Swanson
W.A. Kilmer
In Old Kentucky Opens Three Days at Star Playhouse
Anita Stewart stars as Madge Brierly in In Old Kentucky a three day run at Star Playhouse begins tonight. The photoplay shows mountain settings in the Dinegras valley with lavish interiors and a daredevil villain. Edward Coxen and Mshlon Hamilton also star as the hero and villain contend for audience uplift and wholesome entertainment with 7:30 showtimes and prices 36c adults 20c children.
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Old Kentucky
Dinegras
Kentucky
Anita Stewart
Mshlon Hamilton
Edward Coxen
Mudgee Brierly
Charles Arling
Sacat Orchestra
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Stork
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W. J Philbert
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Merry Minstrel Maide
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Admiral Twining
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