Yanks and French gain ground along Rheims road in allied push
Allied forces advancing across a large stretch of the Rheims to Soissons front report progress. Americans drive Germans back south of the Courmon Fismes road and push toward the Ardre valley while French troops seize Hill 205 east of Rozoy and Meunore woods as combat continues.
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United Press
Paris
France
Rheims-Soissons Batte
Rheims Road
Courmon-Fismes
Crermans
Salient
Ardre Valley
Mangin
Fere
Perreir-Huleu
Rozoy
Fismes
Montdidier
Meuse
Chume
Allied and German actions in the France theater August 1
Reports from Paris London and Rome on August 1 describe German counter efforts near Rheims repulsed and Verdun rounds failing, American troops advancing at the Rheims salient behind a smoke screen, and renewed Allied reserves outwardly stronger than Germany. Austrian forces in Albania mass near Kuchi to Semeni front as Haig reports raiding and artillery actions with no infantry assaults.
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Paris
France
Rheims
French War Office
Verdun
Rheims Salient
Seringes
Sergy
Rome
Italy
Albania
Valona
Kuchi
Semeni
Amsterdam
Holland
Eamn
Moscow
Berlin
London
England
Field Marshal Haig
Colored man awaits action of grand jury in Amboy assault case
Jim Jackson alias Johnson, described as colored, was arrested in Amboy after attacking Verna Gillespie, wife of railroad brakeman Robert Gillespie. He appeared before Justice Virgil, bound over to the grand jury under a five thousand dollar bond, unable to post, then returned to Lee county jail in Dixon awaiting the grand jury session or military intervention. A mob formed but authorities moved him to safety.
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Jim Jackson
Johnson
Amboy
Verna Gillespie
Robert Gillespie
Sinois Central
Dixon
Virgil
Lee County
Camp Grant
Gain
Gillesme
Former De Kalb Man Will Take Up Farm Work
J B Smith has sold his De Kalb garage to Charles Brandt of Rock Falls. Brandt will run the shop and provide good service while Smith decides his next move. Smith acquired 246 acres of well improved land about 12 miles northeast of Rockford and a 30 acre tract near Woodstock in exchange for fixtures.
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Sterling Gazette
DeKalb
J. B. Smith
Charles Brandt
Rock Falls
Smith
Brandt
My. Smith
Rockford
Woodstock
Chappell to Become Rockford Chamber Secretary
The Rockford Register-Gazette notes a strong likeness of Rollo Chappell, former Hinckley Review editor, now slated to assume the duties of secretary for the Rockford Chamber of Commerce next week. Mrs Ed Kotz underwent an eye operation at the city hospital.
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Rockford Register-Gazette
Rollo Chappell
Hinckley Review
Rockford
Chappell
Rockford Chamber of Commerce
Ed Kotz
the City Hospital
Draft Call Expanded to 300,000 in August
United Press reports that three hundred thousand more draftees will be called this August under the draft plans of the provost marshal general for the Washington war effort.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
DeKalb County Medical Association Picnic Draws Wide Attendance
Yesterday the DeKalb County Medical Association held its regular picnic at the Country Club grounds. Most county physicians attended with their families and a brief meeting was held for members. Reports indicate the gathering was among the year’s most successful, with the picnic the standout feature.
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DeKalb County Medical Association
Country Club
South End
Graduation address at Normal School by Dr John W Cook
Dr John W Cook will deliver the graduation address tomorrow morning before a class of 22 at the Normal school. The talk will advise the graduates as they complete the Normal course and face greater opportunities. The program begins at 11 20 public is invited with several out of town visitors expected.
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John W. Cook
Welock
Sugar Quarrel Over War Ration Raised in Waterman
A Waterman storekeeper refused to sell a farmer more than his ration of sugar, arguing the man did not need it. The farmer pressed for a pound and a half, citing his entitlement, while the narrator notes the general public supports conservation under Hoover. The dispute ends with the administrator explaining patriotic guidelines as the farmer clung to his claim and was found with a concealed German newspaper.
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Waterman
Food Administration
Chronicle
Wagner
Herbert Hoover
DeKalb
France
Farmer
Start on Plan to Aid Russia Unfolds Worldwide
Washington reports a large allied aid program for Russia is under way with troops dispatched to Vladivostok from the United States Japan and England. More forces are expected from nearby colonies as Japan agrees to the American plan for economic aid supported by a protective force. An official announcement awaits final confirmation from Japan.
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United
Washington, D. C
Russia
United States
Japan
England
Vladivostok
DeKalb Man Fred Hope First To Subscribe Liberty Bond
Fred J. Hope of Kishwaukee Street made the first subscription to the fourth liberty loan. He called Assistant Postmaster K O Andrews early today and authorized a $100 bond, which was entered on the records, earning Hope the honor of being first to subscribe.
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Belvidere
Fred Hope
DeKalb
United States
Fred J. Hope
Kishwaukee Street
Hope
Banquet and Clinic Highlight Fox Valley Dental Society Meeting
At Aurora the Fox Valley Dental Society held a banquet and membership clinic with strong attendance. Dr. Albert C. Spickerman of DeKalb was named president for the year, and several new members joined. The event featured member clinics and papers, with an election of officers concluding the evening.
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Fox Valley Dental Society
Aurora
Albert C. Spickerman
DeKab
Dental Society
A. C. Spickerman
DeKalb
C. C. Thomas
H. N. Johnson
Casualty List from Washington D C Reports Mixed Losses
The August 1 casualty list shows 120 names with various outcomes from the Soissons Rheims period. Illinois entries include KIA G D Avolio Chicago and E E Hagler Springfield among the dead and wounded. Marine casualties list three died of wounds and two severely wounded, with Illinois noted for C Keistler Cypress.
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Washington, D. C
Pershing
Soissons-Rheims
Ilinois
G. D'Avolio
Chicago
E. E. Hagler
Springfield
L. Schumacher
Alvin
J. E. Cosgrove
Hulls
C. Keistler
Cypress
General Van Falkenhousen summoned to imperial headquarters
Amsterdam August 1. General Van Falkenhousen governor general of Belgium has been summoned to imperial headquarters by the Kaiser. It is probable he will be appointed to succeed the late Field Marshal von Eichorn as German ruler in Ukrania.
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United Press
Amsterdam
Holland
General van Falkenhousen
Belgium
Marshal von Eichorn
Ukrania
DeKalb Boys at Camp Stanley Work Hard Hard at Camp
Letters from DeKalb boys at Camp Stanley describe a busy unit in San Antonio training. Schooling continues as they strive for non commissioned officer positions, with all men reported well and happy despite the hard work.
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Dekalb
Stanley
Camp Stanley
San Antonio
Expect Large US Casualty Lists After Soissons Rheims Fight
Washington reports officers warn the first great casualty lists will shock the nation as the war nears the Soissons Rheims salient. American casualties through July total about 14 000 announced. About 200 000 Americans have been in action with seven divisions engaged. Dead and wounded may reach ten percent or more in this battle.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
America
Soissons-Rheims
Austrian Food Crisis Nearing End Says Austrian Controller
Vienna dispatches report Ludwig Paul, Austrian food controller, says the food crisis is almost overcome and a repetition is unlikely. He conveyed this assessment upon arrival in Amsterdam on August 1.
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Amsterdam
Holand
Ludwig Paul
Vienna
Death of railroad man after being struck by freight train
Martin Gavin a Chicago based Great Western railroad man aged about 41 died after being struck by a fast freight near the Great Western depot. He had worked 22 years and lived in Chicago with wife and two children. A coroner's inquest ruled accidental death. Remains to be taken to Dubuque, Iowa for burial.
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Chicago & Great Western
Great Western
Martin Gavin
Sycamore
Gavin
Chicago
Dubuque
Tewa
New Department Is to Be Created By United Press
Senator New of Indiana, member of the aircraft inquiry committee, today introduced a bill to create an executive department named the department of aeronautics. The proposal aims to centralize aviation oversight and policy under a dedicated federal department in Washington.
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Uncle Sam
United States
Burleson
Great Bell System
New Order
Western Union Telegraph Company
Washington
Telephone and Telegraph
Post Office Department
United Pre
Washington, D. C
New
Indiana
Aeronautics
DeKanb Band Performs Evening Concert at Huntley Park
The DeKanb band plays a second performance today at Huntley Park following an earlier morning service flag dedication at Mel Ville Clark piano factory. The program includes new numbers and old favorites such as March Gate City Overture Scherzo and selections like My Old Kentucky Home and Star Spangled Banner.
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DeKanb
Huntley Park
MelVille Clark Piano Factory
Gate City
Wang
My Old Kentucky Home
Fillmore Feist
Freight Men Face Morning Trouble at North Western Station
Freight handlers at North Western station dealt with a meat train that dumped about ten truckloads of meat on the passenger platform instead of placing the car on a side track. Freight workers blamed hurried trainmen for the mishap, saying it disrupted proper handling and created a messy scene this morning.
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North Western
Maple Park Machine Found at Rockford
Rockford papers report the automobile of Frank Reynolds of Maple Park was recovered near the city outskirts after a theft earlier in the week. Discrepancies exist over whether the car was stolen in Maple Park or DeKalb, with police noting the vehicle originated from Reynolds’ hometown.
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Maple Park
Rockford
Frank Reynolds
DeKalb
Reynolds
Tractors to Demonstrate Plowing Near DeKalb Next Sunday
Announcement today that Ford son tractors will be demonstrated Sunday afternoon from two to five at the Ellwood farm one mile north of DeKalb. Fisk Motor company presents the event inviting all interested in farm machinery to observe the plowing in work. Dr and Mrs Colfax Schuyler and family depart for Interlochen Mich for a two week vacation. Delicious homemade cake and ice cream served by St Marys Altar and Rosary society on the church lawn tonight. Everybody at 210
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Ellwood Farm
DeKalb
Fisk Motor Company
Mrs. Colfax Schuyler
Interlochen, Mich
St. Mary's Altar and
Rosary Society
DeKalb Melville Clark Factory Unveils Service Flag
About 400 factory workers and relatives gathered to unveil a service flag bearing 69 stars for DeKalb boys serving in Army Navy and Chicago New York branches. E G Clark oversaw the program with marches, singing and a Star Spangled Banner tribute, highlighting sacrifices for war effort.
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DeKalb
Melville Clark Piano Factory
Paul Anderson
Albert Leonhard
Bert Rowe
Rudolph Anderson
L C. Mills
Adolph Gross
August Gross
Erick Beckman
Ellsworth Rourke
Edwin Myers
Fred Lay
Ed Eisenberg
Joe Ridulph
Joe Veron
John Zilinski
Albert Stone
Arthur Carstedt
Gustave Bjurstrom
Andrew Farrell
Elmer Ranta
Roy Goodyear
Navy
H. Gerstein
Marion Cole
Jerry J. Plauzeck
New York
William Gramlich
Gordon Williams
William Tyndale
Martin Donin
Army
Victor Bell
E. G. Clark
Courtway
de Kalb
Piano Factory
Clark
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