Switchmen Bolt Plan Endorsed Amid Walkout
Chicago reports say 4 000 switchmen walked out after a mass meeting to end the strike failed to have full attendance. Leaders predicted many would return to work as wage talks resume. authorities said prosecutions under the Lever Act would continue.
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Dolted Press
Chicago
John Nau
Chicago Yard- Wiew's Association
R. S. Murphy
Shannon Jones
John Gronan
Clyne
Jones
Grunau
Cicago
St. Louis
Brotherhood of Railroad
Cleveland
Railroad Labor Board
Gasoline Rationing Tightens In DeKalb City
DeKalb residents face strict gasoline rations with physicians the only exception to obtain more than two or three gallons. Supplies are running very low as freight delays hinder arrival of new stock. Citizens with pleasure driving are urged to conserve until replenishment arrives.
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DeKalb
Overalls Adopted by Local High School Students
About 20 boys at the high school wore overalls after a petition from parents and business leaders led authorities to lift the ban. Glen Reynolds was in town today seeking new attractions for his show houses.
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Glen Reynolds
Legion Approves Meeting Plan and Grave Decoration Aid
The American Legion held a well attended meeting last night approving an Americanization program and authorizing a $10 contribution toward expenses. A separate resolution approved a $5 grant for decorating graves in France on Decoration Day, passed by a large majority.
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American Legion
Legion
France
Blizzard Claims Five Lives In Colorado Mountains
Reports from Denver Colorado state a record storm left five people frozen to death as trains halted and thousands of livestock perished over the weekend. Another blizzard is forecast for Colorado tonight.
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Tenver
Colo
Colorado
Premiers debate Armenia aid and treaty terms at San Remo
San Remo April 20 21 premiers discuss U S aid to Armenia and dispute over treaty enforcement with Britain France and Italy. President Wilson observers note possible defiance on Turkish Adriatic and Russia trade issues as Austria Germany annexation ideas surface.
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San Remo
Italy
Council of Premiers
Wilson
United States
Armenia
America
Council
Teason of Nations
Paris
France
San Rome
Great Britain
Treaty of Versailles
Lloyd George
Niiti
Germany
Washington, D
White House
Supreme Council
Turkey
Constantinople
Russia
Prince
Seva
Washington, DC
Johnson
Rome
State Department
Vittorio Seiaffia
Ialian
Austria
Sciattia
Vienna
Local men start 32nd degree Masonic initiation in Chicago
Two local men Dr James A Ran kin and Pr Rodney A Wright traveled to Chicago this morning to be initiated into the 32d degree of Masonry at the Chicago Consistory temple. The four day initiations will continue through the end of the week with ongoing ceremonies.
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James A. Rankin
Pr Rodney A. Wright
Chicago
Moorehead Elected to City Council in Ward Races
In yesterday’s city election Charles Moorehead won the fifth ward seat with 160 votes to A G Kennedy’s 85. Captain George Moore edged Charles Swanburmip 170 to 159 in the second ward. August Nelson received the big compliment vote in the third ward. results listed for the other wards and the incoming council lineup.
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Charles Moorehead
A. G. Kennedy
Oppapants
jPlace
Jalderman
George Moore
Charles. Swanburmip
August Nelson En
Waltons
Wallace Hitand
J.B. Lindstrom
Tarry Hanway
Wallace Hiland
W. W. Hyde
Axel Skochwud
Ategust Nelson
Robert Shipp
Paper famine discussed at gathering of publishers
New York April 21 The print paper shortage was the main subject at the annual convention of the American Newspaper Publishers Association. Following committee reports the day was given to discussion of the print paper situation with about five hundred publishers in attendance.
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New York
American Newspaper Publishers’ Association
Normal Nine Journeys to Joliet Soon
The Normal baseball team trains hard to make up rain losses and plans to play Joliet Saturday. Likely starters include Cannon, Garner, Winterhalter, King, Middleton, Hunt, Bristow, Stone, Best Hips on. They aim to trim Joliet decisively with top school talent.
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Normal Nine
Joliet
Normaline
Cannon
Garner
Winterhalter
King
Middleton
Hunt
Bristow
Stone
Best Hipson
Polish Troops Held in Quarantine on Arrival
The steamer Pocahontag carrying 1700 Polish troops was held at quarantine in New York on April 21 after doctors found two typhus cases aboard. The ship sailed from Danzig carrying Polish soldiers bound for entry into the Polish army.
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New York
N. Y
Grantine
Danzig
Mrs H W Smith Returns To DeKalb In News Report
Wiz reporter notes Mrs H W Smith has returned to DeKalb after plans to leave. Miss Louise Kelly, living with Mrs Smith, will also return to DeKalb.
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Wiz
H. W. Smith
DeKalb
Louise Kelly
Maniac’s Victim Dr James W Markoe Laid to Rest in New York
Funeral service for Dr James W Markoe shot by a maniac during Sunday services at St Gyines eHucedh was held in the chapel of the church in New York. Carl Reiland delivered a sermon before the shooting.
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Maniac
New York
Peele Ero Wice
James W. Markoe
St. Gyines eHucedh
Carl Reiland
Masons Plan Evening Special Meeting
The Masonic lodge will hold a special meeting this evening at seven o clock at the lodge rooms. The second degree work will be exemplified on two candidates after the business meeting is concluded.
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Masonic Lodge
Homes Wanted by Talbot's Insurance Agency Ad
Daily inquiries from homeseekers urge homeowners to call Talbot's Insurance Agency at 474. A prompt visit will be arranged to discuss selling a house.
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Talbot’s Insurance Agency
Bridge Bids Rejected for Kirkland County Project
Bids for a large Pat Smith bridge near Kirkland were rejected by a joint committee after material delivery uncertainty. The engineer's estimate was about 26 000 dollars, with the lowest bid at 27 900 dollars.
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Pat Smith
Kirkland
Franklin Township
County Superintendent of Highways
Democrats Seek Extension of Soldier Aid Legislation
In Washington April 21 Democrats in the House, led by Yardiney of Texas, press extending soldier aid to all who served in the army and navy or marine corps. They plan to finance the measure with war-profit levies as Republican leaders agree to bring up the legislation by May.
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United
School Boy Desires World Travel After Selling Books
A local high school student plans to see the world by selling his books. He used the money to buy a picket on the Ancora line and traveled toward Chicago, while his father began a search to locate him.
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Hough
Himsell
Ancora
Chicago
bin Leek
Tony's Redbird Flutters Through Streets Again
A revived red vehicle nicknamed Tony's Redbird is seen cruising city streets in a bright new coat of red paint. Photographs show the car navigating obstacles and drawing attention from onlookers as it remains a local curiosity.
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Tony
Ol de Wen Cae Reeves Peee Weet
Verry Redmond
Japanese Premier Reports Mission Failure To China Debt Talks
Foreign Minister Uchida told a cabinet meeting that the Thomas Lamon financial mission to China faced strong opposition from senior officials and nearly failed. The mission was led by an International Financial Consortium headed by American bankers.
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Tokio
Japan
Uchida
Thomas Lamon
China
Elburn men refuse to back down in wine car theft case
Twenty seven Elburn men charged in the North Western railroad wine car robbery near Elburn last January face trial after posting bonds. Attorneys Gunsul and McCarthy say they will fight the case as information on the charges was filed and a suppression order adjusted. Names of defendants are listed with three missing due to absence. Bail was posted for five defendants with six others noting their bonds.
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Elburn
North Western Railroad
Genew
Harvey Gunsul
Aurora
Frank McCarthy
Elgin
Btute
Charles Abbott
Abbott
SN. Hhaver Tortay
Elmer Anderson
Hjalmer Andersson
Harold Corrigan
Roy Corrigan
William Cloney
Francis Dobson
Adolph Diedrich
D. Dreisford
H. D. Frazell
Paw Gee
Ernest Heath
Mathew L. Hannon
Carl Heusinger
Edward Hanson
Harry Karson
William J. McCabe
Harold Moore
William Morrill
Weyant Morris
Lee Morris
Elmer Newton
Lawrence Olson
George Rassmusser
Jester
Germany seeks permission to increase army size
German chargé d affaires Dr Wilhelm von Mayer handed three notes to the ambassador council in San Reina. He requests revision of the Versailles treaty to allow 20000 troops instead of 10 000 with heavy artillery and armor units and seeks entente consent for German police in the neutral zone. He also asks demobilization terms and a German rearmament plan to restore the general staff.
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Aria
Frente
Apell
Wilhelm von Mayer
Council of Ambassadors
Council of Premiers
San Reina
Germany
Entente Pers
Thige
Mwe Minteo
Jerheuiy
Stefl
Car Flippers Nuisance Alarm Owners And Parents
Reformers warn that youths flipping cars are a nuisance to motorists and may incur penalties. Authorities say the boys risk harm and that parents share responsibility for preventing dangerous stunts and crimes. The article notes harm to drivers and potential legal consequences if acts continue.
Army truck stations to deploy in DeKalb area soon
Captain Honek noted Kalb may see five recruiting stations in DeKalb as the entire command moves to the area. The five stations will arrive by week’s end and draw attention with wide tracks connected to the deployment site.
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Bd. Honek
DeKalb
Drops Hit Chicago Board of Trade as May Corn Slips Eight Cents
In Chicago today May corn fell eight cents from 1 72 a bushel, with July and September corn following, as traders reacted to rapid price movement within half an hour. Market activity showed notable declines and swift reactions from floor participants.
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Chicago Board OF Trade Today
Chicago
Chico Board of Trade
Aeton
Steamer William Citien Reported Lost At Sea
News from Moston Massachusetts confirms that the steamer William Citien a two mast wooden cargo carrier has been lost at sea. Wireless reports from the coast and Acushnet corroborate the incident with limited details available.
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Moston
Mass
Eartier Acushnet
William Citrien
County May Get Truck Offer From Federal Government
The War Department allotted 900 trucks to the state of Winds for rural use. DeKath County can receive four trucks with freight charges of 75 dollars per truck and 100 dollars annual rental. Up to 600 dollars savings possible with body plates. County must appropriate funds for maintenance and operation, total estimated purchase around 20 thousand dollars if four trucks are bought. Rental to towns for road work possible. April Board of Supervisors meeting will review.
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War Department
DeKath County
DeKeim
Board For Supervisors
See It Tonight At The Tree Of Knowledge
Local notices list a program titled The Tree of Knowledge to be shown tonight featuring Robert and Day. The page mentions supporters Kath Williame Wenda Hawhey Irv ing Cummings and invites readers to place want ads for room rentals.
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Robert
Omnis
Tree of Knowledge
Bhy Kath
Wr Williame Wenda Hawhey
Irving Cummings
Nebraska Primaries Show Johnson Leading As Returns Trickled In
Dated reports from Lincoln Nebraska indicate Senator Hiram Johnson leading in the Nebraska presidential primaries as results from multiple precincts come in. Johnson tops Wood and Pershing with early tallies while Bryan appears likely to secure a delegate spot. In Georgia Attorney General A Mitchell Palmer leads with 20 convention votes over Thomas Watson, with Hoke Smith third.
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Lincoln
Amis
Hiram Johnson
Nebraska
Johnson
Wood
Pershing
General Wood
Omaha
Douglas County
William J. Bryan
Qowha
Neb
Hiram Dotpson
Omeha
William Jrmnings Bryan
Perner
Mallenberg
Neville
Atlanta
Reimrns
Georgia
A. Mitchell Palmer
Thoms
Ro Watson
Hoke Simih
Roach installs new cold counter for his store
John Roach, merchant at Die grocery and meat store on North Tenth street, has installed a refriger ator free zer counter with glass front to display and keep fresh meats and perishable groceries. It is claimed as the first of its kind in the state and can reach temperatures as low as 50 degrees. The device is described as the newest and best on the market, reflecting Roach’s policy of top quality equipment and goods.
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John Roach
North Tenth Street
Koach
Mr. Koach
Dogs Must Be Licensed By May First
The city requires dog licenses by May first with licenses obtainable from the city clerk for one dollar. If a dog is picked up for no license, it may be reclaimed within five days by paying a small fine. after that period the police dispose of the dog.
Masons to Meet Friday in DeKalb with Five New Candidates
DeKalb chapter of the Royal Arch Masons plans its regular Friday night meeting. Five new candidates will be initiated into the fifth and sixth degrees using the usual form and ceremony.
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Masons
DeKalb Chapter
The
Royal Arch Masons
In Old Kentucky at Star Playhouse DeKalb
The Star playhouse offers the beloved American classic In Old Kentucky for the last times tonight at 7 30 and 9 10. The management promises the biggest and best entertainment of the era with the Star orchestra delivering a musical interpretation.
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Momma Protopayy Pra
Old Kentucky
DeKalb
Star Playhouse
Denne
Star Orchestra
Brest
Militia Forms Baseball Team in DeKalb Season
Militia company members organized a baseball team after drill day. The group issued a challenge to other DeKalb organizations, claiming they can beat any opponent. Players like Charles Broughton are expected to appear in baseball attire, signaling upcoming competition.
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DeKalb
Charles Broughton
Railroad Improves Property and Tracks in DeKalb
Government actions led railroads to regain ownership and improvements followed. In DeKalb the south of the depot aide track was in bad shape and the plan was to relay the entire line. The old track has been torn up and a new road bed will be laid, creating a first class rack.
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DeKalb
Tornado Toll Rises Across Several Southern States
Reports from Birmingham and Memphis describe a deadly tornado season wave sweeping northern Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee. Early tallies list nearly 150 dead with extensive property damage, including Aberdeen and Meridian, while Madison and Marion counties report multiple fatalities and several families wiped out.
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Birmingham
Alabama
Hamilton
Marion County
Madison County
Memphis
Tenn
Mississippi
Tennessee
Aberdeen
Ind
Lens
Patrick Sharp
Philadelphia
Miss
South
Meridian
Obregon Leads Sonora Revolt Against Carranza
Washington April 21 The revolt sweeping Mexico is led personally by General Obregon antigovernment candidate for president and will continue until Carranza is overthrown. General Alvarado, a hero of the revolution, says the people’s resentment will topple Carranza within 40 to 90 days. Francisco Villa was expected to back the Obregon faction, Alvarado indicated.
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Obregon
Sonora
United
Washington, D. C
Mexico
Carranza
Alvarado
Carranda
Francisco Villa
Obrezon
Local High School Track Teams Prepare for St Alban’s Meet
The DeKalb high school track team faces St Alban's from Sycamore in a competitive season opener. Officials expect a tough contest as DeKalb aims to win the first meet of the season against a strong foe.
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St. Alban’s
Sycamore
DeKalb
Illinois agribusiness chief Eckhardt offered grain dept post
William G. Eckhardt, longtime advisor to DeKalb County Soil Improvement, is named head of a new grain marketing department created by the Illinois Agricultural Association. The panel votes 64 009 dollars to fund the work. Eckhardt has not yet accepted and would spend part of his time in DeKalb. The move aligns with calls for a smaller property tax and state income tax proposals.
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Bfy
Unttea Pree
Chicago
The
Illinois Agricultural Association
William G. Eckhardt
DeKalb County Soil Improvement Association
Depart
DeKalb
Eckhardt
Seil Improvement Association
Stae Association
Eee
Police End Search for Suspect in DeKalb Abduction Attempt
After about two weeks police have largely given up on locating a man who lured two small children home from Kindergarten toward a barn. A custody suspect was released due to lack of evidence as the youngsters could not identify him. Police warn parents to caution children about strangers.
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Tay
Gas Company Workers Repair Street After Break on Fourth Street
A gas company crew works to reset bricks removed during winter after a main gas line broke on Fourth Street. A new team relays bricks and aims to complete most of the repairs today.
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Amone
Steveurs
Fourth Street
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Grain Marketing Bureau
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