Jury Probe Delayed Amid Memorial Plans Push
A mass meeting at Princess Theatre in Indianapolis discussed a plan to fund a community building as a war memorial. Prof. Gil bert of the Normal faculty endorsed national memorial guidance, while residents debated feasibility and timing amid wartime conditions.
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Clyde L. Lyon
Charg
National Committee On Memorial Buildings
War Camp Service Committee
Men of Nations
Franklin K. Lane
Interior
Commerce Redfield
Cis
Lyons
Elected Historian Named At Fort Sheridan Reunion
At the first annual reunion of the 21st Company Second Officers Training Camp Fort Sheridan Illinois Captain Thomas S Murray of Chicago was elected historian of the permanent organization. He will write a complete history of the company activities and sketch members for a war record. Also elected were Seo Smith permanent chairman Lieutenant Davis secretary and treasurer. Meetings to be held semi annually to foster camaraderie. General Ryan guest of honor from Chicago. Earlier remarks note no advance in prices for tonight's vaudeville at New Armory theater.
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21St Company
Secnd
Fort Sheridan, Jr
Chicago
Thomas S. Murray
Murray
Seo Smith
Rantons, Tll
Lieutenant Davis
General Ryan
Fort Sheridan
Louisville
Cincinnati
Hopes of Wets in Pieces as Court Delays Prohibition Ruling
The Supreme Court today did not issue a decision on the constitutionality of wartime prohibition. No decision on prohibition led to dampened wet hopes. The favorable outcome for wets would be 30 wet days if a ruling is handed down next Monday.
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Washington, D. C
Supreme Court
Voltee Press
Washington
Dee
Wilson
Fall
Mexico
Congress
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Senate
Tampico
White House
Lodge
Foreign Relations Committee
Senate Foreign Relation Committee
Wall
Oakland Sedan Stolen en Route from Chicago to Iowa
Police were alerted by Clinton Iowa to watch for an Oakland Sedan with an In Transit plate stolen 22 miles west of Clinton during early morning hours. The vehicle was part of a convoy of 12 cars from Chicago to Iowa. a medium tall, light skinned man about 39 years old is suspected to have seized the car.
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Oakland
Chicago
Clinton
Iowa
Funeral of William Scott Held Today
Funeral services for William Scott were held this afternoon at his DeKalbayenue home. Burial occurred at Oakland Cemetery with brief rites conducted at the grave.
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William Scott
DeKalbayenue
Oakland Cemetery
Falling Scaffold Kills Two in Elizabeth
Two workers died and two others were seriously injured at the Bay Way refinery of Standard Oil in Elizabeth New Jersey when a scaffold collapsed during work.
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East
United Press
Elizabeth
N. J
Bay Way
Standard Oil Company
Western stars headline at Star Tonight with Three Mounted Men
Harry Carey leads the Western program at the Star tonight in Three Mounted Men, described as one of his best western plays. Eddie Lyons and Lee Moran also appear in Waiting at the Church, a comedy. Kathleen Mavourneen shows at New Armory theater Wednesday and Thursday, with performances at 9:00. Adults 20 cents, children half price.
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Star Tonight
Eddie Lyons
Lee Moran
Elks Hold Memorial Exercises for Departed Brothers
The Elks held their annual memorial service yesterday afternoon in the lodge clubrooms with strong attendance. Professor S J Vaushn delivered an eloquent address honoring departed brothers and the lodge's tradition of dedicating one day each year to memorialize members. Musical numbers included solos by H R Sorensen and Elvin Carlson, and a duet by Zach Chandler with a fitting memorial ritual conducted by lodge officers.
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The
Elks
S.J. Vaushn
Norma
Game Warden Aims to Catch Offenders in Rabbit Hunt Surge
The region saw hundreds of rabbit seekers after a recent briefing. City clerks stayed open late granting licenses and reports. Deputies and a game warden worked to enforce rules, interviewing many and arresting three youths for violations. The warden pledges a thorough campaign to halt unlawful hunting.
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Sear
Kane County districts vote on community high schools
Kaneville and Maple Park residents approved forming community high school districts. Each district will elect a five member board to plan the schools. Kaneville totals show 1% for and 51 against. Maple Park totals 187 for and 44 against. Each district covers about 35 square miles.
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Kane County
Kaneville
Maple Park
Mapie Park
Rate Case Argued Before Utilities Commission
City Attorney Prentice and Brower of Sycamore appeared in Chicago before the Public Utilities Commission to resist a rate increase proposed by DeKathy County Telephone Co. The measure would hike charges for every town in the county, and a united effort seeks to prevent the price rise.
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Prentice
Brower
Sycamore
Chicago
Public Utilities Commission
Rene J
DeKathy County Telephone Co
Pan Germanist movement fails to spark widespread wave
Berlin reports that monarchist groups did not mobilize a broad pan Germanism surge at the Hindenburg demonstration. Efforts by Pan-German newspapers to fund the Bismarck fund and promote a national Volkswoert aim to stimulate national feeling largely fell short.
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Germany
Hindenburg
Bismarck
Volkswoert
Vaudeville Night at Armory Theater Delights Audiences
Tonight at 7:30 and 9:15 the New Armory Theater presents a two show bill headlined by a one act policy. Acts include Kaleikoa Duo, Captain Powers in The Ups and Downs of an Aviator, Arthur Guy Trio, Ladies De Luxe, a two act Universal Century comedy A Village Venus, and Pathe News. Prices Adults 39 cents, Children 28 cents after tax.
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Toniaine New Aswory Theater
Overture
New Armory Theater Orchestra
Pathe News
Pathe Camera
Kaleikoa
Captain Powers
Arthur Guy
Universal Century
Coal Strike Eases as Stores and Factories Plan Continuity
Officials say the miners and operators expect settlement soon but stores and factories will keep operating at reduced hours for now. Supplies remain tight as coal mines must run at full capacity for about a month to meet demand and prevent further shortages.
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White House
Nermal
Carta
DeKalb
Nya
Tocal
Coal Shortage Persists Into New Year as Mines Weigh Settlement
Washington reports the coal shortage remains acute through the end of December with delivery delays likely into January. Rail and fuel officials anticipate extended curtailment of service and continued partial operations as stores and factories endure reduced supply. Recovery hinges on equipment returns and resumption of mining with miners returning to work after a settlement.
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United Press
Washington
Chicago
Dee
Fuel Administration
Chicara
J. M. Gormley
R. H. Aishton
Northwestern Railroad Division
Gormley
Eastern
Republicans Gather in Washington to Set Republican Convention
National Committee members from across the United States converge on Washington for the meeting to select the next summer’s convention date and site. Chicago and St Louis push to host while contenders distribute booster material and plan campaigns. Governors Sproule and McKenzie scheduled to speak. executive session to pick the site.
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Kington
BD. C
Washington
Republican National Committee
Chicago
St. Louis
Kehl
St. Boyle
Fred Upham
National Committee
Sproule
Pennsylvania
McKenzie
Nebraska
Dick Sorensen Sings Irish Melodies at New Armory
Dick Sorensen performs Irish melodies with Kath leen Mavourneen at the New Armory theater on the latest Wednesday and Thursday. The vaudeville bill features 16 performers and 16 in the lineup tonight.
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Dick Sorensen
Kathleen Mavourneen
New Armory
Drastic Rail Order Curtails 183 Trains Systemwide
National Railroad Administration ordered sweeping curtailment. 183 trains nationwide are annulled including No 17 and 18 Chicago to Cedar Rapids and two Janesville westbound/eastbound trains. Sterling locals and Spring Valley service also cut with plan to add a day coach to local freight for passenger runs. Officials foresee restricted schedules for about a month as coal strike impacts persist.
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Lona Division
DeKalb
William E. Allen
North Western
Chicago
Cedar Rapids
Janesville
Sterling
Spring Valley
Oil Burning Furnace Idea Endorsed Against Coal Shortage
C E Walters of Lincoln High way hardware and furnace argues oil wells and Standard Oil profits keep fuel flowing. He proposes an oil burning attachment for furnaces using brick lining and pre heating torches to heat stores cities and public buildings during coal strikes. He seeks trials on electric company boilers to prove it can supply heat and light citywide.
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C. E. Walters
Lincoln Highway
Standard Oil Company
Walters
Electric Company
Miners Decide To End Large Strike After Meeting
Washington reports the miners accepted a federal proposal and would refer terms to the scale committee in Indianapolis. A commission to study wages and conditions is favored, with no guaranteed 14 percent rise. settlement hoped by Tuesday afternoon.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Enal
John L. Lewis
Green
Washington
Palmer
United Tress
Washington, D. C
All America
White House
Federal
General
Garfield
Wilson
Lewis
Furl
Commission
Presiden Lewis
Chicago
Middle West
Columbus
Ohio
Cox
State House
Springfield
United Mine Workers
Harry Fishwick
Illinois Organization
Fishwick
Ulinois
Trickster burgled girl as she dropped $13 on Pleasant Street
Nine year old Margaret Ballou on Pleasant Street saw a man step on her money and flee after her pocketbook opened at 4 15 pm. She recalls a well dressed man in a long black coat about 30 with a smooth shave. Police search for the suspect based on her description.
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Margaret Ballou
Will P. Ballou
Seventh and
Pleasant Streets
Pleasant Street
Tan
Little Margaret
Little Berton Allen Dies After Illness
Berton Modeen Allen aged 0 13 died yesterday at home on Gurler Street after a week of mastoid abscesses. He was born June 16 1915 and leaves parents Bert and Mrs Allen and siblings. Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at the family home with Rev Yard in charge.
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Berton Modeen Allen
Bert Allen
Surler Street
Master Berton
Gurler Street
Reverend Yard
University of Illinois to Close Tomorrow Amid Coal Shortage
Students report they will return home by Wednesday as coal shortages prompt the University of Illinois to grant a vacation. Officials say fuel lasts weeks, but dorms and fraternities cannot obtain enough to continue classes safely.
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University of Ilinois
Navy Strong Says Daniels in Annual Report
Secretary Daniels declares in his annual report that the United States is ready to hit hard. He says the Navy is incomparably stronger than before, second only to Great Britain and far ahead of any other foreign navy in ships, men, and strength.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Daniels
Great Britain
Herald Sale in Washington to Syndicate Leaders
The Washington Herald will be sold to a syndicate led by Herbert Hoover, Walter Roberts, Herman Suter, Charles Crane and Julius Barnes. C. T. Brainerd announced the sale, noting the controlling interest passes to the group.
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Unbarton
Washington, D. C
Washington Herald
C. T. Brainerd
Herbert Hoover
Walter S. Roberts
Herman Suter
Charles R. Crane
Jullius Barnes
Vaudeville Review at New Armory Crowned by One Night Act
A single act dominates the New Armory theater program tonight, drawing more laughs and applause than any prior bill. The night’s success hinges on this standout performance as patrons pack the venue.
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New Armory Theater
Germans to yield soon after note signals concessions
Paris reports a note to Germany offers enough concessions to end occupation and promises repatriation of war prisoners after ratification. It eases Scapa Flow demands by allowing 400000 tons of dock and marine materials in small lots, with coercion as last resort. London notes the note not yet dispatched pending discussions.
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United Press
Paris
France
Germany
Scapa Flow
London
England
Berlin
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