Borah Declines White House Dinner Over League Clash
Senator Borah refused President Wilson's invitation to dine at the White House to discuss the league of nations. He cited fundamental disagreement with the plan and a concern over confidential talks. Poindexter announced plans to defy deferment and address Article 12 18 and 19 in the Senate, delaying his speech to tomorrow.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Borah
Wilson
White House
League of Nations
Capitol
Poindexter
League
Senate
Tumulty
Congress
United States
Wress
George Washington
Idaho
Nazimova Stars in Eye for Eye at Star Playhouse Tomorrow
Nazimova appears in Eye for Eye at the Star Playhouse, a screen version of L Occident. The production features the Star Theater direction and a special music score by the Star orchestra. Performances at 3:00, 7:30 and 9:15 with matinee and evening pricing. Roller skating memory rink tonight 7:30 to 10:30.
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Nazimova
Star Playhouse
Henri Kistehmaeckers
Star
Star Theater
Star Orchestra
Blu Claims Another At City Hospital
Peter Montzares, a De Kalb resident and American Steel and Wire employee about 45, dies after a bout with flu pneumonia. He was taken to the hospital in serious condition days earlier and passed away early this morning. Survived by wife and family in Greece. Funeral services set at Henaughan undertaking parlor with a service at the Brave at Fairview.
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Peter Montzares
Montzares
DeKalb
American Steel and Wire Company
Greece
Henaughan
the Brave
Fairview
Bank Owner in Trouble in Northern State
Charles F Wyant president of 13 Minnesota banks and William Shafer promoter were arrested in Minneapolis charged with defrauding depositors of Wyants banks of about 706000 dollars through worthless notes and wildcat stocks The 13 banks were closed by the state superintendent of banking.
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United Pris
Minneapolis
Minn
Charles F. Wyant
Minnesota
William Shafer
Wyant
State Superintendent of Banking
Allen Says Yanks Were Sacrificed
Governor Henry Allen of Kansas told the senate rules committee that American boys were sacrificed in the last hours of fighting on the west front during World War I. He spoke to stress the costs and duties of the nation’s war effort.
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United Press
Washington, D
West Front
Henry Allen
Kansas
Senate Rules Committee
Peace Conference Notes and Wilson's Return Awaited
The peace conference has opened a month, with President Wilson delayed returning from furlough. Details proceed but no major decisions until his seat, while parliaments discuss ratification and possible amendments. The league constitution nears completion amid debates on militarism and seas freedom, with Germany terms viewed as rendering it militarily impotent.
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France
Wilson
United States
League of Nations
League
Germany
Russell's Best "All the World to Nothing" at Star
Russell stars with Winifred Westover in a rapidly moving whimsical melodrama. The story blends comedy and tragedy with surprising twists and engaging acting. Performances are at 7:30 and 9:00 with adults 20 cents, children 1 cent, and war tax included.
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William Russell
Winifred Westover
Star Tonight
Russell
Vardeman Slams Wilson Over League Debate
Senator Vardeman of Mississippi attacked President Wilson for asking Congress to refrain from debating the League of Nations. He urged full discussion and criticized Wilson for pursuing personal triumph, while Senator Lewis added an editorial praising the president without resuming debate. The senate chamber was nearly empty as the remarks were delivered.
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Washington, D. C
Vardeman
Mississippi
Wilson
Congress
League of Nations
Senate
Lewis
DeKalb Faces Mt. Morris In Local Rivalry Clash
DeKalb and Mt. Morris, old rivals, meet Friday night at the local gym. Coach McCurdy says it will be a fast game as Mt. Morris has been strong, while DeKalb’s five has been moving well. Tipoff is 7 20 with expected strong attendance due to rivalry.
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Mt. Morris
DeKalb
Snn
McCurdy
Injunction To Stop Road Work Filed Today
A filed injunction in Springfield seeks to halt Illinois 60 million hard road project. John M. Mitchell of Wabash County alleges improper canvass of the bond issue vote and faulty illegal wording in the act calling the election.
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Springfield
Ill
Circuit
John M. Mitchell
Wabash County
De Kalb Girl Sentenced By County Judge
Esther Rehan faced trial in Sycamore on police complaint. The judge ordered a stipulated period to straighten up and stay away from DeKalb.
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DE Kalb
Esther Rehan
Sycamore
Riddell
DeKalb
Moline Man Named to Lead New Price Conference Board
Coarse M. Peek of Moline, former member of the War Industries Board, was named chairman of the new Price Conference Board. The appointment was announced by Secretary Redfield.
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Moline
New Price Board
United Press
Washington, D. C
Coarse M. Peek
The
War Industries Board
New Price Conference Board
Red Leld
Adverse to Plan for Standing Army Halted in House
The House Rules Committee took adverse action on the War Department and House Military Committee plan for an army of 500 000 men as set out in the military appropriations bill.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
House Rules Committee
War Department
House Military Committee
Rev Fahlund Attends Meeting of Pastors Tomorrow
Rev G A Fahlund plans to attend the meeting of pastors of the Rockford district Lutherans tomorrow at St Charlies and Geneva. Sessions start this evening, but he will be unable to go until tomorrow. Try a want ad in The Chronicle.
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G. A. Fahlund
Rockford
St. Charlies
Geneva
Fahlund
Local Doctor Undergoes Appendectomy in Chicago
Dr R A Wright traveled to Chicago yesterday and was prepared for an appendectomy at Hahnemann Hospital. The local physician, previously ill Sunday morning, underwent the operation and is now on the road to recovery.
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R.A. Wright
Chicago
Wen
Hahneman Hospital
First Hog Island Ships Put Up For Sale
Director General Piez of the Emergency Fleet Corporation recommends selling the first 20 ships built at Hog Island yards in Philadelphia. The American International Fleet Corporation offers 42.609 million dollars. The decision rests with Shipping Board Chairman Hurley.
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Philadelphia
Piez
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Hog Island
American International Fleet Corporation
Piex
Hurley
Shipping Board
Parole Granted for Thomas at Rockford Reformatory
Governor Lowden approved a final discharge for La Lesier Thomas of 121 South Main Street Rockford who was sentenced March 6 1917 in DeKalb County Circuit Court to Pontiac State Reformatory and paroled May 14 1918 after complying with parole terms.
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Inefield
Chronicle
Lowden
la Lésier Thomas
South
Main Street
Rockford
DeKsle County
Pontiac
DeKalbite Read Paper At Illinois Medical Meeting
Dr T Arthur Johnson has been invited to present at the Illinois State Medical Society annual meeting in Peoria. He will discuss the value of the leukocyte count in diagnosing surgical diseases based on his broad hospital experience.
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Tockford Register-Gazette
T. Arthur Johnson
Tllinois State Medical Soviet
Peoria
Johnson
Americans Will March Into Berlin
Basel Switzerland Dec 18 American troops will go to Berlin to protect food sent from the United States for distribution in Germany according to reports received today.
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Ay United Pres
Basle
Switzerland
Berlin
United States
Germany
DeKalb to Host County Basketball Tournament
H L McCurdy announces DeKalb township high school hosts a four-session county basketball tourney on March 7 and 8 at the high school. Sessions cost 25 cents each or 1 for all four with season tickets. Pairings include Shabbona vs Sonona uk, Sycamore vs Rolit, Waterman vs Hinckley, and DeKalb vs Sandwich. Semifinals Saturday afternoon. finals Saturday night.
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H. L. McCurdy
DeKalb Township
Shabbona
Soronauk
Sycamore
Rolto
Thigare
Dunlap Bill Faces Opposition In Illinois Legislature
Springfield reports Cook county lawmakers anticipate strong pushback against Senator Henry M. Dunlaps plan to tax automobile license fees for a full year instead of remaining prorated. The bill, mildly praised by the senate goods and bridges committee, would raise about 4 million annually for the motor vehicle fund and support a 60 million road system, though critics warn of county hardship for late buyers.
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United Pressy
Springfield
Cook County
Henry M. Dunlap
Savoy
Senate Goods and Bridges Committee
Senate
Dunlap
Automoe Department
Soldier Boy Arrives Home After Coast Artillery Service
Private Louis Solon known as John Solon returned from coast artillery duty arriving in Philadelphia and proceeding to Camp Lux then Camp Custer Michigan for final exams and discharge papers. He recalls 18 days near Brest spent in mud and notes that Christmas came on December 31 for the home box. Citizens welcomed the troops with food and gifts as they passed.
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Louis Solon
John Solon
Coast Artillery
Philadelphia
Camp Custer
Battle Creek
Mich
Brest
Selon
Lunch Room Manager Struggles With Blood Poison Foot
Miss Mile Peterson, manager of the North Western lunch room, suffers blood poisoning in a toe and hobble on one foot as she tries to carry on with duties today. Nearby staff note her determination to continue working despite the ailment.
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Mile Peterson
North Western Lunch Room
Spartacans Occupy Nurem Burg in Feb Dispatch
Geneva reports Spartacans have occupied Nurem burg with fighting leaving five dead. Dispatches received today indicate tense upheaval in the city as authorities brace for further clashes and potential civilian impact.
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Geneva
Switzerland
Spartacans
Nuremburg
Armistice Ends In German Cabinet Row And Signoff
Weimar and Paris reports reveal German leaders debated terms as cabinet considered breaking off the armistice. Erzberger resisted signing without explicit order while party leaders urged acceptance to avoid ruin. Brockdorff-Ranzau briefly resigned then stayed. The assembly will discuss the armistice tomorrow.
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United Press
Weimar
Germany
Mathias Erzberger
Count Brockdorf Rantzau
Erzberger
Marshal Foch
National Assembly
Paris
France
Lea
Foch
Warsaw
Sleepers at Hall Fill Night Lodging Needs
Night Sergeant Concidime handled a surge of sleepers at the police station last night, the largest in two years, as officers dealt with two intoxicated men. One man overdosed on drink and needed a physician in the early morning hours.
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Concidime
New Shelf Paper Arrives at Chronicle Office
Chronicle Office announces new porcelain enameled shelf paper in rolls. Each roll contains 7% yards, 14 inch width, priced 15 cents per roll or 2 rolls for 25 cents. Also notice to pay taxes by March 1 at De Kalb Trust and Savings Bank. Deputy Collector R P McCormick reports tax deadline. Mihm returns to bank during absence of Frank Pordham who is ill.
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DeKalb Trust and Savings Bank
Martin Mihm
Frank Pordham
Third Was To Start Against Forts At Metz
Army officers in New York on the transport Finland described the oid division as a renowned fighting unit within Company A and noted it was chosen for a potential Metz assault. The armistice halted plans, with orders to begin November 14 after the November 11 armistice signing.
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Metz
Oid
Company A
New York
Finland
Hueber Place Sale Near Malta To Close Stock and Gear
A big closing out sale is planned for Tuesday February 24 at Fred Hueber’s place three miles north of Malta. Public vendue starts at 1 PM featuring 84 head of livestock including 12 horses and colts and 39 cattle with the rest swine, plus farm machinery, harness, crops. Kepner and Gardner act as auctioneers with Charles Pease as clerk. Weather outlook for Illinois: fair tonight with increasing clouds and little temperature change.
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Fred Hueber
Malta
Kepner & Gardner
Charles Pease
Russia Is Hard Test in Paris Conference Scene
Paris February 18 The allied powers remain uncertain on Russian policy as the supreme war council reopens talks with no clear settlement. British and American troops to withdraw from northern Russia when feasible despite French calls for armed intervention. Churchill's proposal for a state of war is reportedly tabled. Mrs Elmer Sandberg returns to Gary Indiana after a visit.
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Watted
Jessaris
France
Paris
Samuel Gompers
International Labor Commission
Washington, D. C
United States Employment Service
United Press
Associated Powers
Supreme War Council
Russia
Princos
Winston Churchill
Supreme Council
Flu Strikes City Fire Department Roots Illness Widespread
The city fire department reports an influenza outbreak with three personnel ill in the past week and more cases feared. Chief McEvoy and Captain Wall are among the afflicted, while Morris Kennedy and TM d Mouse also fall ill. Doctors expect a quick return once rest and isolation occur as the department takes preventive shots earlier.
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Himsel
Wilson Ship Is Doing Well On Homeward Trip
On the U S S George Washington February 17 President Wilson rested most of the day. The first fair weather since Brest appeared as the presidential party left cabins for the deck. Many attended the ship's movies as the ship kept good pace and was to pass the Azores that day.
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United Pre
George Washington
Wilson
Brest
Azores
Salvi Tonight Harp Wizard Salvi at Methodist Church
Salvi tonight in a rare recital at the Methodist church with Signor Alberto Salvi the harp virtuoso. Critics praised his mastery and tonal effects predicting a crowded 8:15 concert as advance ticket sales suggest a full house.
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Signor
Alberto Salvi
Europe
America
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