Lundberg Gets Honor On Return From War
Telegram notes Lieutenant Henry Lundberg, long in French aviation service, is returning home to De Kalb with the Chaffee pilot license the highest aviation honor. Relatives anticipate his arrival, while other local servicemen including Bullis, Bush, Tolfe, and Blair are briefly mentioned with their postwar plans and news.
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Franz. Lundberg
Henry Lundberg
France
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Rockford
Harvey Bullis
Rollo
Wendell Cole
Charles Weddell
Rock- Ilford
North Western
Mellfin C. Bullis
Uncle Sam
Bullis
North
Camp Grant
T 9
Stanley Bush
Stan
Harvard
Stanley
Clarence Tolfe
Treggi Lakes
Peice
DeKalb
Tolfe
Great Lakes
Rank Fliers Meet Death in Collision
Three aviators were killed when two air planes collided at Camp Percy Carips. Frank Swanstrom is reported to be in Chicago. United Press dispatch from Paris on February 24.
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United Press
Paris
France
Camp
Percy Carips
Frank Swanstrom
Chicago
Not Plot Dope Says Tucker Of Late Raid
J S Tucker acting chief of the secret service denied that the raid on anarchist headquarters in New York last night proved a plot against the president life. He said the raid was one of periodic clean ups to thwart radicals and that those arrested did not have a clear plan to murder Wilson.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
New York
J.S. Tucker
Secret Service
Tucker
Wilson
Inside Story on League Defenses by Senator Lewis
United Press report from Washington February 24 describes Senator Lewis of Illinois defending the League of Nations plan in a Senate speech. He says opponents claim it violates the Monroe Doctrine but notes section ten of the league constitution was pledged to prevent this.
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Washington, D. C
League of Nations
Wilson
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Ilinois
Senate
Lewis
Mechanics Hall
Boston
Mass
Peters
John McCormack
Commonwealth Pier
Europe
George Washington
Army Department of the Northeast
Strenuous Tax Collection Runs In DeKalb Township
Deputy collector R. F. McCormick at DeKalb Trust and Savings Bank reports taxes for DeKalb township, Afton, and Pierce are a heavy burden. Many residents still travel to Sycamore to pay the county treasurer, causing a small loss to the township when payments are not made locally.
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Afton
Pierce
R. F. McCormick
DeKalb Trust & Savings Bank
Sycamore
DeKalb
Improvement at Elks Room Adds Ice Cooled Fountain
A. W. Marvin and William Bage install a sanitary drinking fountain at the Elks club. The new unit cools water with ice, operating like a thermos, keeping water iced without contact with the ice.
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Elks Room
Elks Club
A. W. Marvin
William Bage
Elks Plan Past Exalted Rulers Night Meeting
A meeting of unusual interest is announced for this evening at the Elks club to observe Past Exalted Rulers Night with ceremony. Members who have held the highest lodge position are invited to attend and share early Elkdom incidents, followed by lunch. Attendance is expected to be well above average.
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Knights of Columbus
DeKalb
Chicase
Aurora
Aurora Knights
Inois
DeKalb Cometl
Tower Council
Toshone
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Chicazo
Wis
Knights of Columbia
LaSalle
W. J. McGinley
New Haven
Conn
Bic
Mary Miles Minter Stars in Wives and Other Wives at Star
Mary Miles Minter appears at the Star Playhouse tonight in Wives and Other Wives a rapid fire comedy drama for the whole family Performances at 7 30 and 9 00 Adults 20 cents children 15 cents and war tax Also Dustin Farnum in The Light of Western Stars by Zane Grey at the Stars playhouse described as a picturesque western tale with special music by the Star orchestra under rehearsal.
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Star Playhouse
Mary Miles Minter
Dustin Farnum
Zane Grey
The
Stars Playhouse
Star Orchestra
Isa
Riots and turmoil spread across Germany and Munich
War news and local notes describe Spartacan uprisings and Bavarian nervy clashes. Reports say government forces, armistice talks, and soviet proclamations ripple through Munich Nuremberg and Essen while an American soldier Bresnahan is wounded in action and returns home for word on his status.
Illinois Division Among Best In World War I Prisoner Capture
A recently issued report ranks the 33rd division and its Illinois units among the top American divisions for prisoners taken in World War I. The 129th and 2nd divisions lead in total prisoners while the Illinois units rank high in officers and enlisted captures, machine guns, artillery, and ground gains, noted by Brigadier General King in an official release. The report covers the first 26 divisions with figures for captured officers and men, machine guns, and artillery.
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Germany
Bes
France
King
Kris
128Th Infantry
Luxembure
Improvement Suggestions On Fairview Road Repair
Another suggestion is proposed to fix the Fairview road using 1000 cinders from a company. DeKalb men with teams, wagons, or shovels could help spread them to repair the road and earn the association's lasting support. The idea is seen as good and likely to be tried.
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Fairview
DeKalb
Poles Demand Food and Work From Premier
In Warsaw on February 24 a group of unemployed demonstrated outside the Bristol Hotel where Premier Paderewski resided. They shouted they were starving and wanted food and work, a sign of the grave employment and hunger situation facing Poland.
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United Press
Warsaw
Poland
Bristol
Paderewski
Kishwaukee Country Club Annual Meeting At Sycamore
Members travel from Kishwaukee to Sycamore this evening aboard the seven o clock car to attend the Kishwaukee Country Club annual meeting in the Pleres Bank building. Officers election and committee reports will guide plans for the coming year amid prosperous club finances.
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Kishwaukee Country Club
Sycamore
Pleres Bank
Clemenceau shot rumors of danger ease in Paris
Paris reports Premier Clemenceau is improving after a bullet wound with a restive night noted. Officials say he may resume duties tomorrow. In Budapest Bolshevist unrest flares with arrests and a crackdown on the demobilized soldiers union. Copenhagen notes partial restore of order amid uprisings in Styria. Reports from Zurich mention Bolshevist activity and clashes with government forces as revolts spread across central Europe.
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United Press
Paris
France
Clemenceau
Remier Clemenceau
Echo D Paris
Copenhagen
Denmark
Buda Pest
Gerne
Switzerland
Styria
Yria
Dr Cook Receives Ovation in Chicago Farewell
Dr John W Cook, retiring head of the Normal School, was given an extended ovation by the Northern Association at a Chicago banquet last week. He spoke briefly, recalling his years of service and the satisfaction his work brought to the schools and association.
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Normal School
Northern Association
Chicago
John W. Cook
Cook
Thell
Amir Habibulah Khan Succeeded After Assassination Report
London dispatch reports the assassination of the Amir of Afghanistan. Habibulah Khan, aged 46, who had ascended to the throne in 19, is the new ruler per official dispatches received today.
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Diftheew
Aressy
London
England
Tamir
Afghanistan
Habibulah Khan
Amir
New Shelf Paper Supply Announcement at Chronicle Office
Chronicle Office receives new porcelain enameled shelf paper in rolls. Each roll costs 15e or two rolls for 25e. Pay taxes now at Ne Kalb Trust and Savings Bank. Deputy Collector McCormigk urges personal taxes be paid by March.
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Chronicle
Ne- Kalb Trust and Savings Bani al
Mareh J
Princess Performs Little Women At The Princess Tonight
The Princess presents Little Women as a top photoplay with The Princess Trio supplying music. Screen versions and lineups include William Faversham in The Silver King and other stars. showings at 7:30 and 9:10 with varying prices and war taxes.
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Princess ‘Trio
William Faversham
Wmn. S. Hart
Marguerite Clark
Little Miss Hoover
Wallace Reid
John Barrymore
Charles Rew
Chief Rogosky held after entry attempt at Wilson suite
Andrew J Rogosky 33 of Worcester was arrested in the Copley Plaza hotel after trying to enter President Wilsons suite. Police and secret service found a 32 caliber revolver and a blackjack on him. He was taken to police headquarters charged with carrying weapons. President Wilson spoke at Mechanics Hall praising unity and the peace conference prospects.
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United Press
Boston Mass
Andrew J. Rogosky
Worcester
Mass
Copley Plaza Hotel
President Wilson
Secret Service
Rogosky
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