Reserve unit designation boosts local forces
Captain McCurdy of the local reserve militia unit in Seattle receives official notice that Company M of the 6th Regiment will be designated as a unit of the state force under Colonel Bacon. Recruitment up to full strength and ordnance procurement are ordered as the unit prepares for inspection. Senator Adam Liffe credited for backing the assignment. The captain, recently ill, expects to resume drilling soon. Meanwhile strikes and labor unrest spread in several cities, with mixed rail and industry responses and national figures planning travel and talks.
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H. L. McCurdy
State Adjutant General
Reserve Militia
Eer
6Th Regiment
Col
Franc Sacon
Bacon
Cmpany
Adamliffe
McCurdy
Bernard Returns to School After War Injury
Bernard, a Normal student who joined the medical detachment of the 129th, 18 months ago, has returned to DeKalb High School after battling infection from a French wound. He was in critical condition in England but has been honorably discharged and is now resuming his studies.
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Francis Bernard
129Th
Bernard
France
England
DeKalb
Manhunt for Attacker of Plank Farm Child
Police were hampered by late notification as they search for a man who assaulted the five year old daughter of the Planks yesterday. Despite efforts, no suspect has been located and no further details have emerged.
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Plank Farm
Odd Fellows to Celebrate Centennial in April
DeKalb Odd Fellows plan early April events to mark the 100th anniversary of the order founded April 1 1819 in Baltimore. Across the country chapters have scheduled week long centennial celebrations highlighting the order's growth into a leading fraternal body.
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ODD Fellows
Odd Fellows of
Arthur Bannister Taken Suddenly Ill
Arthur Bannister the young son of George Bannister living on Locust street was taken ill Sunday and rushed to the city hospital for an appendectomy. Latest reports say the boy is doing well though still very sick. Ferguson the coal man offers screenings at 3 dollars a ton while supply lasts.
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Arthur Bannister
George Bannister
Locust Street
Mayer Bypasses Meat Prices in Wholesale Purchases
Washington officials say Levy Mayer counsel for Armour admitted evading high retail meat prices by buying wholesale dam at Armour branch houses. Mayer proposed a nine member packing commission appointed by the president to regulate the industry and argued price fixing could not be forced by any body.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Levy Mayer
Armour
Mayer
Treasury Seeks Expanded Authority for Liberty Bonds
Washington February 11 Congress debated Secretary Glass request for permission to issue ten billion dollars in Liberty bonds and to fix the rate on the Victory loan. He also sought authorization to issue treasury notes up to ten billion dollars maturing five years and the power to determine tax exemptions for future issues.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Congress
Glass
Treasury
Germany Will Not Renew Armistice Says Erzberger
Matthias Erzberger, member of the German armistice commission, told Weimar in Bernes interview that Germany would not renew the armistice if new terms were too severe. Mrs. William Weeden is seriously ill at home with pneumonia since last Friday.
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Germany
Ney Unneu Rress
Berne
Switzerland
Mathias Erzberger
German Armistice Commission
Weimar
William Weeden
Princess presents Clara Kimball Young in Cheating Cheaters
Tonight at the Princess the screen star Clara Kimball Young headlines Cheating Cheaters with strong supporting cast. Performances at 7:30 and 9:00, adults 22 cents incl tax, children 1 cent and 2 cents with tax. Also announced is D W Griffiths The Greatest Thing in Life next Monday and Tuesday.
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Princess
Clara Kimball Young
Miss Young
D. W. Griffins
Mr. Griffith
Princess Playhouse
High School Parents Meet To View Vocational Work
The high school parent teachers association will meet Friday at 7 30 pm in the school building. Mr Ford will present the commercial department work in a detailed exposition with emphasis on vocational training. A short patriotic program in honor of Lincoln's birthday will follow with light refreshments. All interested are invited.
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Parent-Teachers' Association
Hig
Ford
Echoe
Lincoln
F. J. Whitgrove
Emery
Ecklund at Rockford
Mr and Mrs J Eckland of a DeKalb area farm celebrate word their son Carl, drafted at Aurora, has returned to the United States after service in France and is now hospitalized at Camp Grant with wounds. The family hopes to learn his condition and visit him at Rockford hospital soon.
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Camp Grant
Ecklund
France
Rockford Hospital
Special Train of Soldier Lads Passes Through
A special train carrying soldiers went through here yesterday afternoon around four. They were in camp Dodds e Iowa bound, many were bandaged on arms and heads. Observers think they are among the last returnees from overseas, survivors of enemy fire.
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Camp Dodse
Iowa
Canvales
Express Car of New Variety Put Off Here
The first American Railway Express car to be seen here arrived this morning with the early passenger train westward and was moved off locally. The car is part of the Lacks wagon line and bears the inscription American Railway Express, the company name under government control.
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American Railway Express
Wilsons plan favored as suffragists hear proposal
Paris February 11 President Wilson told suffrage delegates he backed creating a special committee to study women’s issues in the peace settlement and indicated American reps would push the idea. Springfield Illinois February 11 The Illinois senate opened a brief session and recessed to five, with a vocational education bill awaiting a two thirds vote for passage. Additional bills cover land reclamation for veterans and appropriation requests tied to postwar measures. A Lincoln memorial session and a box social at Pooler’s school on February 14 are noted.
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Unitedress
Paris
France
Wilson
United States
Earl Reading
Jusserand
Franklin Roosevelt
Supreme Council
Belgium
Washington
Atlantic
Congress
United Press
Springfield
Senate
Harold Kessinger
Aurora
Assembly
John Wheeler
Department of Public Works and Buildings
Wheeler
Richard J. Barr
Attorney General's Office
East St. Louis
House
Abraham Lincoln
William Rodenbure
George Karras Leaves for Effingham to Start Own Movie Venture
George Karras, longtime moving picture machine operator at the Princess, departed this morning for Effingham to begin his own business. Friends here extend best wishes for success and expect him to excel in the movie game.
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George Karras
Effingham
the Princess
Peterson Family Ill at Clinton Hospital in Town
Mrs. Fred Peterson and her two children Garnet and Opal of Clinton, well known locally, are hospitalized. The mother has undergone several operations and is recovering, while both children are in critical condition with pneumonia. The mother is unaware that her daughters are ill.
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Fred Peterson
Garnet
Opal
Clinton
Town
Aurora Car Delayed Here This Morning
The 9 30 Aurora car was delayed here for a short time due to trolley pole trouble. A new pole had to be installed, taking about 20 minutes before the car resumed service. Want ads Silent salesmen.
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Aurora
Peace conference may move from Paris
Paris reports say the peace conference could shift from Paris amid obstructionist French press tactics. Foreign Secretary Balfour and Malfour discuss timing and limits of the conference with the League of Nations forming after treaty terms are settled. Censors in Paris show disapproval of removal rumors by deleting comments from Chicago Tribune and New York Herald.
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United Press
Aris
France
League of Nations
League
Palour
Malfour
Balfour
Paris
Pai
Pape
Chicago Trine
New York Herald
De Kalb Teams Play At Aurora Friday Night
De Kalb township high school basketball fives travel to Aurora Friday to face East Aurora in a conference game. East Aurora and West Aurora clash next week for city supremacy as DeKalb’s program awaits decision after Friday night.
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DE Kalb
Aurora
Navy Bill Fight Reignites Over Three Year Build Plan
Washington February 11 a clash between big navy advocates and antiadministration forces threatened the naval authorization bill. The house rules committee endorsed restoring the three year navy building program after it was ruled out on a technical point. Majority leaders expect passage today as Mann’s maneuver to strike the provision faces renewed opposition and debate continues before a possible adjournment.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
House Rules Committee
House
Mann
Roller Skating Armory Rink Tonight at 7 30 to 10 30
Armory rink events listed with skating sessions tonight implied. Mr Smiley walks slowly with a cane to downtown venue. No clear events beyond skating time blocks and reference to a back injury in passing.
Two Deaths Reported In DeKalb Area Tragedy
Two deaths are reported in DeKalb with Mrs. A. F. Taylor dying after apoplexy at about midnight while in Paw Paw a former resident Mrs. Carrie Prentice dies in Minnesota Lake at age 53. Taylor funeral set for Paw Paw Thursday at 2:30 p.m. Prentice survived by six children and many relatives with funeral plans pending from Earlville and DeKalb as remains are prepared for shipment.
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Carrie Prentice
Minneapolis
Minnesota Lake
Prentice
DeKalb
Minnesota
Grace Parker
Harry
Son Prentice
John Veien
Earlville
Wayne Lee
Detroit
Mich
William Prentice
Phillippine Islands
Lee Hyde
Robert Hyde
Sterlins
William Hiyode
Missouri
Joe
Don Hyde
George Davidson
Chicaco
Harry Prentice
Lee Hyde Iett
Rent basement of new building for big store
Wiswall and Wirtz join Knights of Columbus council to use the basement of the new building as a warehouse. An arch will connect the wall to the existing basement showroom, expanding space for the growing furniture business.
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Wiswall & Wirtz
Knights of Columbus
Dick Sorenson to Go Home Tomorrow
Dick Sorenson teverno snap proprietor who was operated on for appendicitis is making a splendid recovery and hopes to be removed to his home tomorrow. He has been a patient at the city hospital for about ten days. SUPPER Wednesday February 12 at First Lutheran church 5 to 8 p.m. Tickets 64 cents.
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Dick Sorenson
Teverno Snap
City Hospital
First Lutheran Church
Bonds of Honor Shown at Star Playhouse Tonight
Sessue Okawa's western photo play Bonds of Honor is repeated at the Star Playhouse tonight. The film is described as strongly dramatic and absorbing, with performances at 7:30 and 9:00. Admission is 20 cents, children 10 cents.
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Star Playhouse
Homecoming for DeKalb Veterans Draws Warm Welcome
DeKalb last night greeted returning soldiers with a church reception and Armory party. Women’s club served a chicken dinner, the band led a parade, and Capt Thomas Murray praised the volunteers and heroes who stayed behind. The event, held at First Methodist Church and the Armory, showcased community support, praise for front line service, and memorable speeches by local leaders.
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DeKalb
First Methodist Church
DeKalb Wo
J. S. Rankin
Bertha Pratt
Esther Branch
Mary Whitman
Earl Fay
W. L. Ellwood
E. L. Mayo
D. D. Brown
West Mill
American Steel & Wire Co
Methodist Church
DeKalb Band
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Ecklurd
Rockford
Plan House
Pooler’s School
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Carpette Harless
Peterson
Clinton Hospital
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Mr. Smiley
A. F. Taylor
Mrs. Prentice
Clifford Hunt
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Paw Paw
George Fleming
Ed Fleming
S. A. Wright
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Wright
Okawa
Frank E. Wagley
Tom Olsen
A. N. Annas
William Hart
Roy Cheney
Will Hart
Wagley
Frank Mosh
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