Wright Bill in Senate Aims New 27 District Map
A bill introduced by Senator Harry G. Wright of De Kalb in the Senate proposes a 27 district reapportionment that would abolish two at large seats. It places DeKalb in the 14th district and reassigns counties to districts including Lake McHenry Kane Boone Winnebago Jo Daviess Carroll Grundy Kankakee DuPage Ford Livingstone McLean LaSalle and Will. The plan shifts Will county into a district with Kendall and DuPage to accommodate a Barr seat in Washington, with a second Chicago district also created.
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Senate
Harry G. Wright
Chicago
Will County
Richard J. Barr
Copley
Central Illinois Hit by Severe Storms and Outages
A heavy wind and rainstorm crippled transportation and utilities across central and southern Illinois. Power lines and poles were damaged, towns lost electricity, and lines to the south remained down. In St. Louis and nearby areas, thunderstorms caused minor damage, flooded streams, and road closures overnight.
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Springfield
Ilinois
Taimetorn
Ospital 1 Power Company
St. Louis
Misouri
Mllinois
Makaf Plans Banquet Hall in New Buffalo Quarters
Gus Strigios, from Kenosha, stated plans for a banquet hall seating at least 400 in DeKalb. Architects near completion, with two new store buildings to accompany the hall. The project aims to improve town facilities and serve large meetings for local societies.
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Gus Strigios
Kenosha
Buffalo
DeKalb
Cftyn
Thors
Striglos Boys
Leeds
New Bill Seeks DOJ Takeover of Prohibition Enforcement
A bill introduced in the House by Representative Hill of Maryland proposes transferring all prohibition enforcement to the Department of Justice. The move is framed as a counter attack against Rep Volstead of Minnesota to make the dry law more effective.
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United Drews
Washington, D. C
Department of Justice
House
Representative Hill
Maryland
Who
Representative Volstead
Minnesota
Paper Off-Cuts Packaged for Sale at 50e
In the job department a collection of small off-cut papers is wrapped into five pound packages and offered for sale at 50e. The items are marketed as handy desk supplies. The Chronicle notes availability.
Committee Approves Spain Delegation Visit to Local High School
An investigating committee from Spain toured the city high school yesterday with members including Senator Wright and Delvalle. They heard speeches praising the proposed plan for the normal school and promised to report results to local officials. The party departed by late afternoon train to Springfield, with the community awaiting the findings.
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Spain
Bh Te Wricht
Delvalle
J H Tsien Coatden
OV. Sarey
Sprinfield
Clan le FP
Rey
Boe
Wil
Aap
Vondra
Springfield
Initiatory Work and Meeting Notes From Odd Fellows Lodge
Four candidates were given the work of the initiatory degree at the Odd Fellows regular meeting. A large attendance approved plans for Sycamore anniversary events and urged baseball fans to back the kits Eleven they are sponsoring. Albert Bobzin resigned as recording secretary. E R Morris elected to fill the term. Bobzin plans a move to Frankfort NL for personal reasons. The Woman’s American League gold committee urged all gold star members to attend tonight’s meeting at the Vesar Swiss rooms for important business.
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Sycamore
Order
Kits
Levene
Albert Bobzin
E. R. Morris
Bobzin
Frankfort
Vesar
World Near to Disarming Nears Beacon in Talks
Washington April 20 reports say world leaders are closer to disarmament negotiations than ever. The president plans to propose an international conference within months, prompting hopes among major powers and speculation about naval arms limits between Great Britain, Japan, and the United States.
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Washington, D.C
Wolden Beiders
Ding
Phesiiency
Japan
United States
Western Union to Move Into Express Office Site
The Western Union and American Express companies prepare a joint relocation. Officials expect combined operations to improve service and streamline handling at the new express office location. Local business circles anticipate smoother transactions and increased efficiency for mail and telegraph services.
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Western Union
Aurora Line Restores Service After Cable Break
Aurora line workers pulled damaged cable to repair the east end track as trains detoured to clear the highway. Officials estimate repairs completed within two or three days and service to resume on the line between Springs Valley and the Con area.
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Ciietaa
Memorial Day Address Planned by Judge Cliffe
Judge Adam Cliffe of Lyon to deliver memorial address for a soldiers monument dedication. Plans coordinated by the Sandwich committee include a large public gathering at Pinno for the ceremony.
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Lyon
Sandwich Committee
Cliffe
Pinno
Modernised East Lyne at Princess Tonight
The world famed East Lyne is presented in a modernised version at the Princess Playhouse. Showtimes are 7 30 and 9 15 p m for the last nights performance.
Py LODGE SETS STAGE NOW PASTORATE DECLINED
Washington April 26 reports say the special session aims to discuss peace with Austria and the United States. A Lutheran church in a Midwestern town faced a pastorate decision as Rev Alfred Anderson of Brooklyn declined the local post. Church officials planned steps at a meeting. Mrs Fairland plans to join Rev G F Fairland at the Illinois conference session.
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Alfred Anderson
Brooklyn
Tor Hdergen
Ft Labonte
Lutheran Church
Fairlund
Servilius
Rael Esha
Santiny
County 18 Not Liable for Riot Damages
A court ruling upheld by the appeals court finds County 18 not liable for damages from a riot that injured a person last year. The court held the town had police protection of its own, releasing the county from responsibility for $1,000 in damages.
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VY VR Hed
Chieuea
Frankin Giuniy
F. T. Clemens
Brankfort
New Boarders Arrive Today at Leavenworth Prison
Twenty of the Twenty two thousand war workers members sentenced to serve time in Leavenworth prison checked in today in Leavenworth Kansas on April 26. Twenty seven others were expected to arrive within a few days. They were convicted of violations of the espionage law in Judge Landis court in Chicago.
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TWW
Leavenworth
Supreme Coucu
London
Paris
France
Ruhr
French
War Office
Marshal Foch
Briand
Louis Loncheur
Plumber Ed Bitchcock Recovers From Eye Trouble
Ed Bitchcock the plumber has faced serious eye problems keeping him from work for days. Doctors report partial sight improvement and a return to normal activity is hoped as he recovers from his condition.
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Ed Bitchcock
Elis
Purchesck
Wansell
Voting booths stored after election prep
Terry Redmond spent a few hours collecting voting booths and election paraphernalia from town polling places. He installs them before elections and stores them after. Moose Lodge Old Time Dance set for April 27 at I. O. O. F. Hall. 124.
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Terry Redmond
Redmond
Moose Lodge
I. O. O. F. Hall
DeKalb Man In Hospital At Rockford
Theodore Anderson of the Carlson Anderson implement firm recently returned from California and is confined in Rockford Hospital. He underwent two operations there and a third may be required. Friends in DeKalb hope for his quick recovery and favorable news in the coming days.
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Theodore Anderson
Carlson-Anderson Implement Company
California
Minent
We Rockford Hospital
Bekalb
Mr. Anderson
Rockford
DeKalb
Magistrate Glidge Visits City Hall After Illness
Police Magistrate W. A. Glidge, who fell ill a couple of weeks ago, is able to reach his desk briefly at city hall. He remains weak but plans to return to work soon and wanted the force to know he can get about.
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W. A. Glidge
Carlstrom to Speak at Memorial Day Event
Captain Carlstrom from Aledo will be a keynote speaker for Memorial Day. The Spanish War veteran is touted as a forceful, memorable speaker and a likely highlight of the May 30 celebration. Legion committees will issue further plans soon.
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Ovear Carlstrom
Carlstrom
Aleco
Mercer Con
Missippi
Aledo
Asion
Legion Committees
Greene Plans To Become Own Police Chief
Col. Charles S. Greene, mayor elect of Aurora, says he will act as chief of police with four commissioners’ sanction to fulfill pledges for a moral cleanup. He plans to tighten supervision of public dances, shut down moonshine resorts, raid illicit syndicates, and enforce injunctions to curb vice.
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Charles S. Greene
Aurora
Col. Greene
Commission For Government
Police Department
Val. Greene
Comedil
Wien
Perim yOorne
Chicago
Mayor Enwood Lew Invited to Visit State Chieftain
Mayor elect James Enwood Lew is invited by administration members close to Governor Small to visit the capital as a guest to discuss matters of mutual interest. Lew said he does not know when he can go but plans to visit soon to become better acquainted with the governor.
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James Enwood Lewis
Wie
Small
Lewis
Gas prices drop fuels hope for motorists
W. El Osnnger, district manager for Standard Oil, announced a three cent per gallon drop in gasoline and kerosene. Gasoline stations now sell at 22.6 cents a gallon and wagon prices at 21.6 cents. kerosene from wagons at 11.6 cents. First price cut reported by Standard Oil in some time brings relief to drivers.
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W. EL Osnnger
Standard Oi
Burial for Winfred Jodman Held Today in Town
Funeral services for Winfred Jodman who died in Chicago Sunday were held this afternoon from his mother's home on College avenue. Reverend Evans led a private service. Interment followed at Fairview Cemetery.
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Winfred Jodman
Chicago
C. G. Jodman
College Avenue
Evans
Fairview Cemetery
Auto wreck due to rainstorm kills farmer and injures spouse
A Greenville driven by Joe Genre, a retired farmer, plunged over a pot embankment in heavy rain and lightning. He died. Harhey Hughey, cashier of thevel Bank, was badly hurt as the machine pinned him. Mrs Hughey escaped with minor injuries and summoned help.
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United Press
Greenville
Joe Genre
Harhey
Thevel Bank
Hughey
Will Trial Set for Men Accused in Mail Robbery Case
The United States faces Guy Kyle and Loren Williamson in the Eastern Illinois federal court docket opening May 2. Kyle, a former minister, allegedly robbed U S mails at Mount Vernon Illinois of 212 66 and Williamson is charged as an accomplice. Kyle is expected to plead guilty while Williamson plans to contest the charge.
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Kart
Denby to Speak Tomorrow at Union League in Chicago
Secretary of the Navy Denby will address the Union League in Chicago tomorrow during an official inspection trip to the Great Lakes Naval Training Station. He is accompanied by Marine Corps Commandant John A. Le Jeune Rear Admiral R C Coontz and Major General W C Neville.
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Unnesrone
Chicago
Secretary of the Navy
Denby
Union League
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
John A. le Jeune
Marine Corps
R. C. Coontz
W. C. Neville
Marines
Diary Evidence Highlight in Stokes Divorce Trial
Mrs Helen Elwood Stokes hurled a key point in her divorce case by presenting a May 1914 diary. It details her days during alleged cruel treatment by W E B Stokes and notes to avoid entertaining other men due to pregnancy. She denies visiting Roosevelt staff studios and asserts she posed for a painting several times with proper attendance to her husband.
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Turred Fresst
New York
N. Y
Helen Elwood Stokes
W. E B. de Stokes
Edsar T. Wallace
Stokes
Justice Finch
Valentine Kubicka
Samuel Roosevelt
Mr Roosevelt
Mrs. Stokes
Mr. Roosevelt
Juliette Gassner
Mr. Stokes
Civil Service Exams to be Held Here
The State service Commission ordered examinations in DeKalb on Saturday May 14 for posts including Assistant Ear Surgeon Assistant Eye Surgeon Grain Clerk Engineering Clerk Junior Department Clerk Junior Institution Clerk Assistant Diagnostic Bacteriogist Food Chemist Junior Nursery Inspector and Senior Nursery Inspector.
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State Service Commission
DeKalb
Reparations talks widen as Germany submits new offer
April reports from Paris Berlin and Washington describe Germany's latest reparations proposal of 200 million gold marks in annuities and the US Britain France opposition to third party mediation. France warns of Ruhr occupation if demands fail and Berlin signals further negotiations with the Allies.
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Chamber of Deputies
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Berlin
Germany
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Hardingard
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Reichshank
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Washington, D.C
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United States
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